Obituaries

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...

Jul 3, 2022

On July 3rd, 2021, Ferdinand left this world in peace with his wife and sons by his side. Ferdinand was born March 8, 1931, in Breznica, Croatia to Frank and Margaret (Schmidt) Kungl. He was a hardworking and loving husband, father, and grandfather. Raised in Croatia, he survived WWII with his family and immigrated to the USA in 1958....

Jun 30, 2022

Joseph Schlimm, 89 of Silver Lake passed away peacefully Thursday June 30th.

The older of 2 children born to Joseph A Schlimm and Mary (Hogan) He graduated from St Mary's in Akron. From 1951-1954 he attended Kent State and Akron University. Joe entered the army in 1954 and was stationed in Seoul as a member of the...

Jun 27, 2022

Thomas T. Milan, President of Avtek International and life-long resident of Silver Lake, OH, passed away unexpectedly on June 27, 2022 at the age of 67.

Thomas is survived by his loving wife Barbara (Heiner); daughters, Kathleen (Ryan) Fink, Jeana (Tyler) Lewis and son, David; grandchildren, Mason and Madelyn Fink; sister, Christine Jordan; brother, Gary (Judy) Milan;...

Jun 21, 2022

Lane Wright, 69, passed away unexpectedly on June 21, 2022. Lane was born in Shirley, WV to the late Richard G. & Nina B. (Davis) Wright on December 19, 1952. He was a 1970 graduate of North High School. In addition to his parents, Lane was preceded in death by his brothers Richard, Fred, & Frank Wright....

Jun 20, 2022