Denny O'Neil, former BJ Circulation, dies

Dennis ``Denny' O'Neil died unexpectedly March 1, 2011 at the young age of 64.

Denny was born in Akron to the late Charles and Margaret (Flowers) O'Neil. He spent many years working for the Akron Beacon Journal and currently worked for the Youngstown Vindicator. He was a hard worker and a wonderful father and grandfather who was incredibly involved with his family and friends. He loved boasting about his children and grandchildren and when he wasn't spending time with those whom he loved most, he could be found coaching CYO basketball, running or competing. He loved his family and was loved very much; he was a good friend and protector.

Along with his parents, Denny was preceded in death by his brother, Mike. He is survived by his daughters, Jennifer (James) Lewis, Meghan (John) Lovaty and Heather (Randy) Clevenger; grandchildren, Lauren, Sara, Logan, Zac, Joe, Maggie (Margaret) and Jack; significant other, Kelli Maughan; sister, Charlene (Jack) Kilway; and many other loving family and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, 10 a.m. at Queen of Heaven Church, 1800 Steese Rd., Uniontown. Visitation will be Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at HENNESSY-BAGNOLI FUNERAL HOME, 936 N. MAIN STREET, AKRON. Denny's final resting place will be Holy Cross Cemetery.


Published in Akron Beacon Journal from March 3 to March 4, 2011

Denny worked in the BJ Circulation Department for 20 years, business department retiree Harold McElroy of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, emailed, adding "He started as a District Manager. Ended in charge of telemarketing."

Former BJ employee Al Frattura described Denny as "a great guy and one who always had a smile."

Dennis was sales marketing manager for the Youngstown Vindicator at the time of his death.