Virginia May (Schwartz) Wepfer, 87, Akron, OH, passed away March 12, 2023, in Akron, Ohio. Virginia is survived by her husband of 67 years, Gordon Wepfer, and their five children, Gretchen Sandridge (Steve), William (Fran), Robert, Mary Ann Watts (Allen Loew), and Brenda Pongracz (Andrew), and grandchildren Colleen and Beryl Sandridge, Alexander and Christopher Pongracz, Joshua Buchta, Elizabeth (Buchta) Russo, Grace Buchta, & Lily Wepfer. Virginia was born in Buffalo NY to parents...

Margaret Jackson, 91, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on March 23, 2023. She was born in Buffalo, New York to the late Nell and George McBain on June 13, 1931. In addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by her wonderful husband, Robert, her brother and sister-in-law Gordon and Shirley McBain, and her in-laws, Cecelia and Vincent Jackson. Marge is survived by her loving children Tom Jackson, Marsha Damiano, Jim Jackson (Karen Gobel), and Diane “Beebs” Whalen...

Ronald N. Towne, passed away peacefully on March 22 in his home surrounded by his family.  He was born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio where he attended Youngstown State University.  He cherished his time in college with the Youngstown Speech Team which gave him the opportunity to compete and travel throughout the United States. His love for Jesus was the top priority in his life followed closely by his love for Ann and his sons Chris, Brian, Andy and Phil. He was so proud of his...

David F. Banks, Sr., 82, of Akron, OH, and Naples, FL, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on March 22, 2023. He was born in Springfield, MO. David was a successful entrepreneur and businessman, and was passionate about charitable involvement. In David’s words, “Those who know me know my accomplishments.” David was the beloved husband of 60 years to Susan (nee Goodwille), and devoted father to David Banks, Jr., and Carrie (Lincoln) Scott. David...

Richard (Dick) David Patterson, MD., age 86, passed away on March 21, 2023. Born in Akron, Ohio on March 25, 1936, he was a lifelong “Akronite.” He graduated from Buchtel High School in the class of 1953. His college days were spent at the University of Akron where he joined Phi Delta Theta fraternity, actively supporting his “Brothers in the Bond” for his entire life. While at UA, Dick joined the Soccer team. He said the first soccer game he ever saw was the first...

Kathryn Zbinden, 92, died peacefully, attended by her family, on March 18, 2023. Kathy was born August 1, 1930, third of three children, to Edward and Florence (Mennen) Mallett in Evansville, Indiana. Her father was Production Manager at the Ideal Pure Milk Company. Kathy graduated from Evansville’s Bosse High School in 1948 and went on to study at Wittenberg College, where she earned a degree in Home Economics in 1952. She briefly worked for Nestle in Marysville, Ohio, before...

Ellen Beidler, our beloved matriarch, who lived a life rich in its tapestry, with a loving heart, an adventurous spirit and a kindness in her soul that drew people to her, passed into the arms of her Savior on March 11, 2023. She was born in Canton, Ohio to James and Rose Feim. In the 1950s, Ellen attended Kent State University, where she lived on campus, often referring to those times as some of the best years of her life. She earned a bachelor’s degree in education and met her...

Shelvia J. Zuschak, age 85, passed away on March 6, 2023. She was born in St. Mary’s, WV to parents Charles and Garnet Sauers. She moved to the Akron area as a small child, and later graduated from  Garfield High School. She was an avid golfer and bowler, and enjoyed playing cards. Preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Phillip Sauers (Joyce) and Fred Sauers (Arlene); she is survived by her son, Joseph Zuschak (Lisa); grandchildren, Catena Reizer (Chris), Anthony Zuschak,...

Gregory Michael Dugan, 59, entered into eternal rest on March 4th, 2023. Greg is preceded in death by his father, Thomas Dugan, and grandparents Genevieve & Walter Dugan and Eloise & William Taylor. He is survived by his children Brittany Dugan and Brandon Dugan (Theresa Janok), mother Brenda Dugan, Uncle Rusty Taylor, brothers and sisters Carolyn (David) Raybuck, Julie Dugan, Patrick (Cathy) Dugan, Melissa (Mike) Matthews, Michael Dugan, step-mother Jan O’Leary (Joe),...

  Steve Triantafyllou was born in Stromi-Fokida Greece on March 4th, 1931. He died peacefully in his Florida home one day before his 92nd birthday on March 3, 2023. Steve was preceded in death by his parents George Triantafyllou and Eleni Mastorokostopoulos and siblings Gus Triantafyllou 2017 and Fotini Triantafyllou 2005. He is survived by his daughters Helen Triantafyllou-Rahimzadeh (son-in-law Farzan Rahimzadeh) and Georgia S Triantafyllou; two grandchildren, Vasiliki (Vaso)...