Obituaries

Waneta M. Babich

Waneta M. Babich

Jun 1, 2023

Waneta Mildred Babich (Millie) passed away peacefully on June 1, 2023, at age 97. She is in her glorious heavenly home with her Lord and Savior on this day. We give thanks for her wonderful life and rejoice knowing we shall see her again.

Millie was born in Akron, Ohio on August 26, 1925 to Orville E. and Lura B. (Harris) Casto....

William R. Noland

William R. Noland

May 31, 2023

William R. Noland, 88, passed away May 31, 2023. Born in Reedy, WV he was a resident of Akron. William graduated from Central High School and worked at Betsy Ross Foods for 30 years. He was a member of the Mogadore VFW and lifetime member of the Mogadore Moose Club. He enjoyed watching baseball and football.

William was preceded in...

Kathy Hawkins Tobin

Kathy Hawkins Tobin

May 30, 2023

Kathy Tobin, 58, went home to be with the Lord on May 30, 2023.  Kathy graduated from Hoover High School, Class of “83”, and lived in North Canton until she was married. She then moved to Hartville and was employed by Lake Local Schools for 23 years. Kathy was an avid game player and loved spending time with her entire...

Carol Ann Zugovitz

Carol Ann Zugovitz

May 27, 2023

Carol Ann Zugovitz passed away May 27, 2023. 

Carol was born in Garfield Heights on April 28, 1945.  She was previously a resident of Cleveland and currently resided in Suffield.  Carol worked for Lester Industries for 33 years and was a school bus driver for Field Schools for 10 years.  She enjoyed camping, boating, car rides and gardening. 

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Pamela Rogers

Pamela Rogers

May 22, 2023

Pamela Rogers (Grady), 77, passed away May 22, 2023. 

Pamela was a life-long resident of Akron, Ohio and graduated from Springfield High School.  She retired from Charter One Bank and enjoyed going to Las Vegas and spending time with her kids. 

Pamela was preceded in death by her parents; sisters; and many other family members.  She is survived...

Patsy G. Urdiales

Patsy G. Urdiales

May 20, 2023

Together Again

 

Urdiales, Patsy (Pat) G.- of Akron-Springfield, Ohio, age 80, died Saturday, May 20th, 2023 at Stone Creek Assisted Living in Alliance. Calling Hours will be held Wednesday, May 24th, 2023 from 6-8pm at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Rd, Akron. The family will receive visitors on Thursday, May 25th from 10am-11am with Memorial Service starting at...

Sandy (Meyer) Gallagher

Sandy (Meyer) Gallagher

May 15, 2023

Sandy (Meyer) Gallagher, 81, passed away May 15, 2023.

Born in Akron, Sandy was a long-time resident of Jackson Township and Hartville. She worked at Ben Franklin then at Pat Catans. Twenty-five years to the day, Sandy has reunited in Heaven with her lifetime love Charles L. Gallagher and her grandson Adam Gallagher.

She is survived by her four children,...

Gary L Maag

Gary L Maag

May 5, 2023

Gary L. Maag, 77, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 5th in his home of 52 years.

Gary was born October 22, 1945 to William and Hazel Maag. Gary graduated from Mogadore High School in 1963, where he met his wife Connie of 57 years. He was employed with the FW Albrecht Grocery Company as a supervisor for 35 years....

Regina E. Steiner

Regina E. Steiner

May 1, 2023

Regina E. Steiner, 94, passed away May 1, 2023.

Born in Akron, she was a resident of Uniontown. Regina graduated from the Akron City Hospital School of Nursing and retired from the medical department of Goodyear Tire and Rubber after 25 years. She loved her family and took great joy in spending her time with them.Regina was preceded in death...

Marlene J. Black

Marlene J. Black

Apr 28, 2023

Marlene Joy Black went home to the Lord on April 28, 2023.  She graduated from Uniontown school, class of 1955.  Marlene was married to John Russel Black in 1955, and spent 37 years loving and standing by her husband and raising three children.  She worked many different jobs over the years including cashier at Smith's IGA, Ohio Bell phone operator,...

Richard D. Leslie

Richard D. Leslie

Apr 22, 2023

Richard “Dick” David Leslie was peacefully escorted into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 22, 2023.

He was born to Earl and Mathelda (Steidle) Leslie on May 3, 1935.  After graduating from Buchtel High School and needing a trade, Dick started Leslie Floor Sanding, a company that still exists, today.  On August 4, 1956,...

Phyllis M. Tainsh (nee Davidson, Mashek)

Phyllis M. Tainsh (nee Davidson, Mashek)

Apr 19, 2023

Phyllis M. Tainsh, 86, passed away April 19, 2023.

Born and raised in Akron, Phyllis resided most of her life in Summit County. She graduated from North High School and attended The University of Akron. She retired from Roadway Express and was a member of the Akron Board of Realtors. Phyllis was very active with Tallmadge Little League Baseball and...

David L. Jones

David L. Jones

Apr 17, 2023

David L. Jones “Whitey Jones AKA Uncle Ghetto”, 60, went home to be with his mom, dad, and sister on April 17, 2023.

David was born and raised in Akron. He had a huge heart and love for his family and friends, often doing all he could to help everyone around him. He was known for his love of cats,...

Judith Ann Martin (Raybould)

Judith Ann Martin (Raybould)

Apr 17, 2023

Judy went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after a brief illness on 4/17/23. Judy was the glue that held our family together, the sweetest, most loving and kind soul that anyone could ever know, and a beautiful human being in every sense of the word. Throughout her life, she did God’s work in more ways than could...

Richard C. Green

Richard C. Green

Apr 11, 2023

Richard C. Green, age 60, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on April 11th, 2023. He was known for his exceptional auto repair, restoration and painting abilities. What began as a hobby became his career when he opened Acrylic Concepts in Mogadore. It didn’t make him rich, but it sure made him happy. In his free time, Rick enjoyed riding...

Ronald E. Hastler

Ronald E. Hastler

Apr 10, 2023

Ronald Ernest Hastler, 78, passed away peacefully after a heroic battle with many health problems. He never complained.

Born in Akron on October 9, 1944 to Ernest and Bernice (Boston) Hastler. He attended Springfield High school and enjoyed working in the carpenter shop at Loral Lockheed Martin for many years. He was an avid fan of car racing and attended several Indianapolis...

Kelly Lynn (Dwenger) McHugh

Kelly Lynn (Dwenger) McHugh

Apr 8, 2023

Kelly was born on September 11, 1970. God gave her to Tom and Brenda Dwenger through adoption on October 20, 1970 when Brenda was able to pick her up out of the cradle and received her dream of having a child. She was baptized on November 8, 1970 into the Lutheran faith. She returned to God’s mercy on April 8,...

Judy Sommers Overholt

Judy Sommers Overholt

Apr 6, 2023

Judy Overholt, 96, passed away April 6, 2023. Born in Hartville, she was a resident of Louisville and a member of Minerva Christian Fellowship in Minerva, OH.

She enjoyed crocheting, flower gardening, and was a voracious reader. She loved spending time with her family and was known for her legendary oatmeal raisin cookies.

Judy was preceded in death...

Peter M. McDermott

Peter M. McDermott

Apr 4, 2023

Peter Michael McDermott passed away April 4th, 2023 surrounded by his friends and family. He was born in Akron, Ohio on July 29th, 1964 to Charles & Rosalie McDermott. He was a graduate of Archbishop Hoban High School, class of 82’ and was a proud Hoban Knight. He was a lifelong musician and was known as “The Hammer”, a nickname...

Daniel T. Hilditch

Daniel T. Hilditch

Apr 4, 2023

Daniel T. Hilditch passed away on April 4, 2023. Born in Warren, he was a North Canton resident and retired after 20 years from Dominion Gas. He enjoyed sailing, sports cars, clam bakes, wine, travelling, and spending time with his family.

Daniel was preceded in death by his parents, Jack Hilditch and Juanita Poland, and his sister, Laura Ferrell. He...

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