All Obituaries

Roger E. Bowers, 72, went to be with his Lord, November 24, 2020, after a long struggle with MS. Roger was preceded in death by his mother and father, Bonita and Ernest Bowers and brother, Rodney. He is survived by his wife, Sandra; son, Michael (Nicole); brothers, Richard (Loretta) and Randy (Diane) Bowers; sister, Renee (Ronald) Beltz; along with numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Roger served in the U.S. Navy, and worked for the Summit County Engineers Department....

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Burl Henry Hurley, 78, passed away November 22, 2020. He was born in Massillon, OH on January 16, 1942 to the late Henry and Delores (Burwell) Hurley. Burl was a graduate of Massillon City High School and the University of Akron. He was a longtime employee of B.F. Goodrich where he worked as an industrial engineer. Burl later worked as a custodian for Plain Local Schools. He enjoyed family camping trips, hunting, golf, canoeing, boating and most of all fishing with the...

Mary Ann Forest, 93, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020.  She was born on March 16, 1927 in Akron, OH, daughter of the late Joseph and Lena (Manco) Guarnieri.  She retired from Sparkle Market in Stow, and she was a member of St. Eugene Catholic Church.  Best known for her generosity, she loved more than anything to cook, entertain and feed guests, often asking "Did you eat yet?" due to her Italian roots.  She enjoyed drawing; playing cards at Tallmadge...

AKRON - Jean M. Brown, 45, passed away November 20, 2020. She was a lifelong Akron resident, graduating from Firestone High School, going on to graduate from the Akron School of Practical Nursing. Jean was an accomplished musician. She performed with the ETC All American Youth Show Choir and loved to sing and dance. Using her creative talents, she liked to refinish furniture as a hobby. Jean was a wonderful friend to all who knew her. Preceded in death by her grandparents, Jim and Pauline...

Richard Leo (Dick) Costilow, Jr. was born on November 12, 1948 and passed away on November 18, 2020 following a brief illness.  A kind, loving and generous man he was always the “life of the party” and loved to be surrounded by family and friends.  A life resident of the Akron/Cuyahoga Falls area, Dick was a proud Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, volunteering to serve in Vietnam.  He began his career with General Tire and eventually became a part-owner and founder of...

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Shirley Ann (Phillips) Stofka, 87 of Cuyahoga Falls passed away November 17, 2020, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born October 5, 1933, in DuBois, Pennsylvania to the late Henrietta and Frank Phillips. Shirley graduated from DuBois High School in 1951. She met her beloved husband of 52 years, David Sr. while they were working at Ohio Bell in Akron. David always says it was love at first sight. They married on October 19, 1968, at Redeemer Lutheran...

Virginia Lee (Greenwood) Folk, age 73, born February 25, 1947, peacefully and quietly passed away surrounded by her family on November 14, 2020, after a brief battle with bone cancer. Ginny was born and raised in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. She attended Broad Street School, Bolich Junior High, and Cuyahoga Falls High School. She worked at Vaughn's, Alsides, and Kent State University until she got married to Ted. They lived on Turkeyfoot Island in Akron for several years and enjoyed that life,...

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Anthony “Tony” Contessa Jr., 51, passed away November 14, 2020. He spent most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls, living briefly in Utah while serving in the U.S. Army. Tony worked as a Medical Technologist for community Health Center in Akron. He loved boating, shooting, and spending time with his family. Tony’s biggest joy in life was his grandson, Jonathan Jr. He is survived by his wife of 31 years Mary; children, Jessica (Jonathan Sr.) Brown and...

CUYAHOGA FALLS - William Warren Lohr, born in West Virginia, died November 14, 2020 at age 89. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Joyce Ann, who was the light of his life. In high school Bill was selected The Student Athlete of the Year in the Ohio Valley Conference, was elected president of the State of West Virginia at Boy's Nation. Bill graduated Cum Laude from West Virginia University in 1953, where he lettered in football and track, having set University records in...

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Ellen “Jean” Shuber, 87, passed away November 13, 2020. She was born in Cuyahoga Falls to the late Joseph and Hope Shuber and resided in Stow. Jean worked as a pharmacy technician for Beeler’s Pharmacy going on to work for Youngfellow’s Pharmacy as the store manager. She loved traveling, animals and liked to visit zoos.   Preceded in death by her parents and sister, Barbara Jane Shuber; she is survived by her sister, Josie...