All Obituaries

TOGETHER AGAIN – Agnes Ribes (nee Kardohely) entered her Heavenly Home on January 25, 2023. She was born on September 22, 1930 in Philipsburg, PA to the late Michael and Anna Kardohely. After graduation in 1948 from Morrisdale High School, she moved to Canton, Ohio and worked at Ohio Bell Telephone Company for 10 years. She married Raymond Ribes in 1957 and they celebrated 58 years of marriage before he passed away in 2015. Together, they raised 3 children and in 1990, they moved to...

Ethel Decker (Soller) Pease, 87, formerly of Cross Keys Village - The Brethren Home Community, New Oxford, PA, passed away on January 23, 2023, at Heritage Crossing Assisted Living & Memory Care in Akron, Ohio. Ethel and the late Carl F. Pease, deceased July 17, 2021, celebrated 50 years of marriage while living at Cross Keys Village, New Oxford, PA, for 16 years after living 34 years in Lawsville, PA. Ethel was also married for 12 years to the late Charles R. Soller, deceased August...

Bradford Cole Kovac passed away peacefully on Friday January 20, 2023. He was the beloved son of Ellen June Kovac (Cole) and beloved brother of Bart Kovac. Brad was a hard worker who enjoyed computer programming. He played video games and went swimming with his brother Bart. Brad was fond of his memories of travelling to Egypt, London and his time living in Luxembourg. He was a very kind and loving person and will be dearly missed by his loved ones. A private gathering for the family has...

James “Jim” Robert Kozlowski, age 55, of Tallmadge, Ohio, passed away on January 18, 2023. Jim was born on February 2, 1967 in Akron, Ohio to parents, Paul and Lois Kozlowski. Jim was known by his family and friends as a gentle and kind soul, who was truly loved by family and friends. Jim was a graduate of the Tallmadge High School Class of 1985. Jim loved fishing trips with his family in Pennsylvania, and always loved working on or fixing computers. Jim worked alongside his...

Mildred Joyce Cox, age 92, of Uniontown and most recently Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on January 17, 2023. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband Roy Edward Cox, daughter Karen Cox, and great grandson Austin Greenlee. Joyce is survived by son David (Tammie) and daughter Linda (Frederick), six grandsons, one great grandson and numerous nieces and nephews. She was born October 31, 1930 in Livingston,TN to Clyde Henry and Zana Meadows Henry. Joyce had a talent for...

    Fairlawn....John Lagios passed away peacefully on Monday, January 16, 2023 with his family by his side. John, his brother Pete, and his dad traveled from Greece to Akron, Ohio in 1947 to join his aunt and uncle for a new life in the United States. His mom, sister Joyce and brother Gus soon after joined them. John graduated from the University of Akron, worked for the ACME grocery stores for 47 years and was proud of the work he did and who he worked for. Even prouder to know...

Everett R. Santee, Jr., 89, passed away January 16, 2023. He leaves behind his two sons, Everett R. Santee III (wife Therese) of Sebring, Florida and Michael B. Santee (wife Michele) of Akron. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Carolyn and his daughter Sandra. Cremation is to take place. Private service for immediate family only. Services in care of The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory, Fairlawn, Chapel, 85 N Miller Road  Akron, OH  44333

  Jeffrey A. Davis 1/17/1962 - 1/15/2023 Should friends desire, memorial donations in Jeff's honor may be made to Montrose Zion United Methodist Church or American Cancer Society  www.cancer.org

On Wednesday, January 11, 2023, Richard C. Canterna, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away at the age of 76.  Richard (Rich) was born on December 17, 1946, to Domenic and Freda Canterna, and grew up in Freeport, PA. He graduated from Freeport High School in 1964 and attended Clarion State College where he played collegiate basketball. He completed his education at Salem University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1969. Rich enlisted in the US Army...

Dorie Marie Stutler, age 56, of Akron, OH, passed away on January 9th, 2023. Dorie was born on January 12th, 1966 in Akron to parents, Leno and Donna Gasparri. Dorie worked at Giant Eagle in Wadsworth for 12 years before she retired in 2021 where she met countless crew members, customers and was deeply loved. Every morning at 5AM she walked in and as only she could announce to everyone “ It’s me, it’s me Dorie Marie!” Dorie resided in Akron the past 10 years but was...