Obituaries

Jul 24, 2022

Theresa (Terry) A. (McGrath) Vargo, 89, went home to be with Lord, and her husband whom she loved dearly, this past Sunday, July 24th. Terry was born July 5, 1933 to John and Susan (Dempsey) McGrath in Akron, Ohio. She was an Akron resident her entire life and a faithful member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in...

Jul 24, 2022

Matthew James Ramsey, 55, died Sunday July 24th, 2022 with his family by his side. Matt was born on July 5th, 1967 in Akron, Ohio to William and Judy Ramsey. He graduated from Stow-Monroe Falls High School in 1985 and then went on to join the US Navy as a Seabee from 1987 to 1991. Matt was a hardworking and...

Jul 23, 2022

Brian Joseph Lyons, 62, died Saturday, July 23rd, 2022, in Akron, Ohio. Brian was born to Edmund George Lyons and Sallie (Hensley) Lyons on October 14th, 1959, in Belleville, Michigan. He was a graduate of Wayne Memorial Highschool in Wayne, Michigan and attended the University of Akron in Akron, Ohio. On July 7th, 1977, he entered the United States...

Jul 23, 2022

Sandra L. Jeter, 64, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022. She was born in Akron and was a Project Coordinator with Diebold Nixdorf, retiring after 20 years of service. Sandra enjoyed gardening and loved her family and her pets very much, especially Molly. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Rollins. Sandra is survived by...

Jul 20, 2022

CHARLOTTE MAY WHALE, born in Cleveland, OH on April 9, 1925 passed away peacefully on July 20, 2022. Predeceased by her husband, Clarence F. Whale, Jr. to whom she was married for 62 years. Also, four children, Casandra (Candy) Jackson (Bill), William (Rick), (Monika), Douglas, deceased and Michael (Michelle) Whale. Two baby daughters, Nancy Jeanne and Cheryl Ann, preceded...

Jul 20, 2022

Yvette Davidson, 80, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Born in Akron, She was a member of St. Paul Catholic church. She was a Community Events Coordinator for the City of Akron for 40 years retiring in 2009. She began her career in 1966 with the Planning Department and worked up to the Community Events Coordinator. She...

Jul 18, 2022

Shawn Wightman, 62, passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 18, 2022, at Akron General Medical Center. Shawn was born September 24, 1959 to Howard and Dolores (Nedimyer) Wightman in Akron and was an Akron resident his entire life. He was a 1973 graduate of Garfield High School. He was employed by KB Bioenergy at the city of Akron...

Jul 16, 2022

Mila Charlene Codian, 54, passed away on July 16, 2022.   She was born on June 8, 1968 in Akron to  Mike Codian and the late Charlene Codian.

Mila was a wonderful, kind hearted daughter, sister, and mother. She loved her family dearly. She loved spending Saturday mornings with her father and fiancé Jeff listening to Saturday Morning...

Jul 13, 2022

John was born in Akron and was a lifelong area resident. A graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1967, he was a Proud veteran serving two tours in Vietnam as an infantryman and receiving a Purple Heart. He was a huge fan of Cleveland sports; he loved his Indians, Cavs & Browns. One of his favorite...

Jul 13, 2022

We'd like to share the passing of Odai "Lat" Xaybandith, 44, on July 13, 2022. Lat was born on July 4, 1978 in Laos. He was raised in Kent, OH where he graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in 1997. Since then, Lat has resided in Columbus, OH. Lat was an avid Ohio State fan and always...

Jul 13, 2022

Stephen J. Zamesko was born in Akron on October 16, 1939 and passed away peacefully on July 13, 2022 with his family at his side. He was preceded in death by his mother, Anna (DeMosley) and father, Stephen Zamesko, Sr.; sister, Mary Ann Salzwimmer and niece, Wendy Salzwimmer. Steve is survived by his loving wife of 56...

Jul 12, 2022

Michael Jon Costill, 78, passed away unexpectedly, after a very brief illness, on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at Akron City hospital. Mike was born on September 28, 1943 in Akron, Ohio to James L and Magdelene (Mitchell) Costill. After graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1961, Mike briefly attended Kent State University and started his working...

Jul 11, 2022

David M. Stefan, 86, passed away Monday, July 11, 2022, at Arden Courts of Bath. David was born June 19, 1936, in Akron to Joseph and Mary (Radoranovich) Stefan and was an Akron resident his entire life. He was a graduate of Garfield High School and veteran of the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was employed by...

Jul 10, 2022

Louis W. "Billy" Le Blanc, 66, passed away on July 10, 2022 while residing at Colonial Health Care Center. Born in Akron, Billy was the son of the late Louis W. Le Blanc, Sr. and Mary Morris Le Blanc. He is survived by his aunt, Marie Morris; and many cousins. The family wishes to thank Cornerstone Hospice and the staff...

Jul 9, 2022

RANDOLPH - Robert E. Zehner, 81, passed away on July 9, 2022. Bob was born in Akron on January 18, 1941 to the late Elvin & Veronica Zehner. He was a 1959 graduate of Hoban High School. Bob was a founding member of Nativity of the Lord Jesus Catholic Church in Springfield, where he served as a...

Jul 7, 2022

Clara Josephine Taylor, 98, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 7, 2022. She was born in Pulaski, Virginia and had been a lifetime resident of the Akron area. She retired from Barberton Citizens Hospital after 20 years of service as a supervisor. She was a member of the Firestone Park Baptist Church since 1949 where she...

Jul 5, 2022

Brenda Lee Lewis, 70, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. She was born in Akron and was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was lovingly known as "Mama Lew" because she had the biggest heart and made everyone feel welcome and loved. She was a fantastic cook, decorator, and friend. She dedicated her...

Jul 5, 2022

David M. Rowles, 67, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022. He was born in Akron and retired from D & A Specialty Company after 38 years of service. He was a social member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and enjoyed participating in their annual St. Patrick's Day Parade as their honorary Leprechaun for 10 years. David...

Jul 4, 2022

Gilbert 'Gil' Corvin, 97 passed away on July 4, 2022. Gil was born in Bethlehem, PA on February 15, 1925 to the late Raymond and Esther Corvin and was a longtime resident of Cuyahoga Falls. He served his country in the US Army during WWII. Gil worked for many years as a custodian for the University of Akron. He...

Jul 4, 2022

David G. Freilich, 78, of Kent passed away on July 4, 2022 after a prolonged illness. He was born in Akron and had retired as a driver for Yellow Freight after more than 30 years of service. David proudly served in the United States Marine Corps for four years before being honorably discharged. He was a member of the American...