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David Stoneking Obituary
David V. Stoneking, 18, passed away Friday, May 1, 2009.
He was an honor student with a 4.0 GPA at North High School, a very talented musician, and bass player for a group called Alixir. He loved making people laugh and was friends with everyone he met.
He was preceded in death by grandparents, Donna and Paul Stoneking, and William Melton. David is survived by his parents, Stephen and Melissa, Connie (Thomas) Babcock; grandparents, Becky (Joseph) Dobos, Delbert (Judy) Hagerty; great-grandparent, Mary Lowe; stepbrothers, Tommy and Tyler Babcock; girlfriend, Carol Anne Sabolek; best friend, William Smith; aunts and uncles, Yvonne (Robert) Richards, Stephanie (Jeff) Ragsdale, Bill Stoneking, Kathy (Glenn) Boone, Karen (Glen) Stefan-Walgenbach, Delbert (Tammy) Hagerty, Raymond (Trudy) Hagerty and many more uncles and aunts, cousin and friends that aren't listed.
A memorial gathering was held Friday, May 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Adams Mason Memorial Chapel, 791 East Market Street, Akron, Ohio 44305.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Stoneking
CHRIS BANNERMAN
July 5, 2025
It doesn't seem so long ago that we lost David. I still think of him partly because there was a tag his friends would use of a crown above a heart and someone made a wooden one and it is on a telephone pole around the corner from my house. It has to be from one of his friends. He would be 34 now and I know he would have made the most of his life. I'm sure, like Bruce Brown many of his other teacher still remember him as I do.RIP David
Jesse Boone
September 10, 2024
David thank you for being you I find myself often thinking about you from time to time to think what kinda bound we could've had if we had more time to hang out and play soul calibur I miss you man rest easy :(
Mr. Brown
May 26, 2019
Wow, 10 years later and I still think about David often. What a great student to have in class. You're still truly missed.
Chance Wilkins
November 30, 2009
David was like a big brother to me he always took care of melike i was a member of his family just like he was to me
i often cry because i miss him so much
James Lewis
September 15, 2009
David was a very friendly person. I will miss him. He was a bright guy who could do anything he wanted to and I am just so horrified to hear him pass away.
Stephen Stoneking
July 4, 2009
On May 1st, 2009, the very brightest star in my universe faded from view. no one can possibly know how much I loved my son, how proud I was of him.
For many years, I raised him alone. It was very hard for both of us. And yet, I believe that struggle made us both better for it. My beautiful little boy was all that I was not. There were many times that I questioned my right to even be the father of such a soul as David. I can not describe the pain that is now my ubiquitous burden. I taught David all I knew, remorsefully, I failed to teach him that he was not indestructable. God, Imiss you so much.
Missy Stoneking
June 29, 2009
Dave was a great son and a wonderful all around person. He could make you smile when you were sad even when he wasn't around. He was kind and inspirational. I hope everyone who knows Dave knows how lucky they are. There will never be another person like him in our lifetime. He was talented and very sympathetic. I am glad he was part of my life and I will always remember him and his little love yous and his childish charms. I will always be thinking of you. Miss you, love you.
Penny & Joey
June 23, 2009
Steve,
We are so sorry to hear about David.
It has been a long time since we have
seen you both,the boys were about 4.I
still remember them running around
playing.Joey had often asked about David ,you both were in our thoughts.
My heart goes out to you..
Lahsha Hale
June 10, 2009
I'm glad I met Dave, he's the type of person that always made you smile no matter what. I'll always remember him even though he was only in my life for a short time.The memory of him will last forever in my life. I wish only the best for the Stoneking family.
Chance Wilkins
May 15, 2009
i give my deeps thanks to David.
he was like a brother to me
Chelsea Jones
May 10, 2009
My deepest condolences. Your son was an amazing musician and a great kid. I was a big fan of Alixir and their music, they are all great kids. I am very sorry for your loss, and I know he will be greatly missed. But he will also be an angel.
Debra Wagner
May 9, 2009
Offering my deepest sympathies to the entire Stoneking family.
Pam Hardbarger
May 9, 2009
Family & friends of David...I'm so sorry about you'r loss,you are in my heart and in my prayers.
Brittni Wagner
May 9, 2009
I don't know what to say, Dadface I miss you and I wish you were here. I'm so happy that I got to tell you how much I loved you, and how proud of you I was at your last show. I'll miss your hugs, and correcting me about my grammar. Or the way you'd get really annoyed at me when I interrupted you, I'll miss everything about you. It's crazy that you're gone, part of me just wants you to come out of nowhere and yell "Bah!" But it isn't happening, maybe if I live my life the way you lived yours and maybe we'll met somehow half way into okay. I love you, and I miss you always. You were the best friend I could have asked for, and the best best best best best best dadface ever.
Zack Roberts
May 9, 2009
I first met david through our DECA competitions. We were in the same event and were in the same group for testing and our role plays. He always came across as a very nice young man and I enjoyed every minute I spent with him. He was a great young man and he will be greatly missed.
On behalf of the Firestone DECA chapter, i give my condolences.
Kim Owen
May 9, 2009
Kathy, So very sorry to hear about the loss of your nephew. May God be with you and your whole family at this sad time. If you need anything please feel free to call.
Bret Stoneking
May 8, 2009
I'm going to say he was a great person and great cousin.He was really smart and he great bass player and he has teach me how to play guitar.He was great person to hang out.
Adams-Mason Memorial Chapel
May 9, 2009
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Karen Stefan-Wlagenbach
May 8, 2009
We will all miss David. He was a sweet kid. I still remember when he was 2 and running through the house yelling, "Batman". Let me know if you need anything.
chris bannerman
May 8, 2009
David has been my student since Jennings and was always one of my favorites. He was so witty and funny. He was always such a loyal friend to those around him. He was always kind, generous, smart and creative. When I needed help to move art supplies into my North art room, he was the first kid I thought of to help me. It was a privilege to see him grow into such a mature and talented young man. I am so sorry for your loss and for the loss of what he would have undoubtably contributed to the world. He will be greatly missed.
Mr. Brown
May 8, 2009
It was such a pleasure to have David in my computer classes. Anytime his name would be mentioned among fellow teachers, someone would always say how much they loved David Stoneking. He was a great student and a great human being. I miss his presence here at school. He touched so many other lives in such a short time, it's tragic that he was taken aways so soon.
His web sites created for class are online at: http://thewall.100webspace.net/Thewall1.html and http://thewall.100webspace.net/finale/
Carol Sabolek
May 8, 2009
I don't know what to write. I can't believe everything- my boyfriend's obituary, my boyfriend's memorial service... It's like some kind of bad dream, or joke. I didn't even get two years with him. But I suppose I can just be happy that I had the perfect boyfriend for those 561 days, and I'll have the memories until the day I die. I have so much more to write, but like I said in an English assignment last year, if I wrote down every memory or thought I've had of David, I'd have myself a decent-sized memoir. I guess, since everyone is talking to Dave, not about him, I'll just tell him this, I love you. I always will. I was scared, when we were dating, we'd break up and I'd fall out of love with you, but now I know that will never happen. No matter how old I am, I'll love you.
corey krueger
May 8, 2009
wow i havent seen you in a while since i was out of school a year earlyer then you but it doesnt change the fact that we had some fun times together. im sorry we didnt stay as close as we were befor.praiers to your family friends and girlfriend
Lori & James Hogge (The ALIXIR house)
May 8, 2009
Steve, Missy and Family,
We want to thank you for allowing Dave to be part of our lives.The first time we met Dave,Rick had left the house with his chicken hat on and when he came back Dave walked in with him wearing his bird hat.We knew then we were in for a treat. Almost instantly he became part of our family. It felt like we knew him all his life.
He was the best friend Rick could ever have. Dave seemed to be the only one who could get Rick up in the morning without complaint so he could take him to school. Rick would do anything for Dave and Dave would do the same for Rick.
Dave would always make us smile. We would try to do music trivia with him and we would lose miserably. He knew all there was to know about Pink Floyd. He was so very polite. Every time we had dinner he wouldn't complain about anything even though I'm a terrible cook. Even if we couldn't eat it he would somehow stomach it. I made sure he had plenty of ranch dressing and BBQ sauce in the frig because he would eat it with everything. Probably trying to mask the taste. He would always thank me and would clean up after himself. I would try weekly to make cookies special for him and Ricky.Rick would get chocolate chip and Dave would get peanut butter. They wouldn't last long and usually got into them before they were cool.
He was so very proud and talked of his accomplishments in school and he looked forward to college. His life was so busy between school,work,family,friends,a girlfriend and the band that he wore himself thin and we would find him napping a lot trying to catch up. Then the band would all get together,go out to the band room and practice until 10:00 pm when he had to be home.
We cant begin to grasp the grief on your family. His death is one of the greatest losses we have ever known and as rough as it is for us it can't touch the sorrow that your going through as parents. Dave was such a loving,caring and intelligent boy that was turning into a great man. We feel honored to have been part of his life and Dave a part of ours forever. We will always love and miss him. Our hearts go out to you. We are so very sorry for your tremendous loss.
Melissa Stoneking
May 7, 2009
Davidson You were my shining star. You were bright as the morning Sun. You made my heart sing when it was wheeping. Like a Star that shines so bright the light goes out once again. I had given up two sons before and I thought my life was over then came a boy named David that brought love and life into it again. You've taught me so much. I will miss you but never forget you.
I love you and I will see you again soon.
Missy
Nikki Hagerty
May 7, 2009
A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam
And for a brief moment its glory and beauty belong to our world.
But then it flies again
And though we wish it could have stayed...
We feel lucky to have seen it
I will always love David and will never forget his sweet face and bright smile.
Until we meet again.....
Aunt Nikki
kimberly Lonis
May 7, 2009
missy, i am so sorry for your loss i remember when you worked for me at subway talking about david, if you need anything at all just let me know Kimberly Lonis
Jessica Marie
May 7, 2009
I didn't personally know David, but I did speak with him a couple of times on the internet. He seemed like a very sweet guy who made my old friend Carol Anne happy. I saw that he was an aspiring musician and its so sad that a young person with so much to give had to leave us so soon.
Cleta Tap
May 7, 2009
Family: Trust that God knows exactly what He is doing. If you haven't put your trust in Jesus, please do. You will find comfort that passes all understanding in His arms. God bless you all.
Karen Anderson
May 7, 2009
To David's family,
I knew of David through Carol Anne's family. I know he was a great guy who lived life to the fullest. My family and I will continue to pray for strength and comfort for all of you in the days to come. God bless you.
Kelly Wolke
May 6, 2009
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of David...David was a wonderful person...I met David in jazz band last year..I was a student's nurse and David was always very kind towards us...He had a great sense of humor and an awesome guitar player...He will be missed by everyone who knew him....God bless you and keep you all in your time of loss...
Thomas Hogge
May 6, 2009
David's family and friends,
we are so sorry for your loss. may God Bless you and keep you close to his side during this most difficult time. you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Thomas and Amy
Meredith Poalson
May 6, 2009
David was a great kid & will be deeply missed my thoughts & prayers go out to all his family & friends.From one of his lunchladys.
Mike & Dorothy Johnson
May 6, 2009
To family and friends of David, we are so sorry for your great loss. We knew David through our son, Ricky. They were in the band, Alixir together. No words can lessen your grief but know that we are thinking of you in this time of such great sorrow.
Robin Smith
May 6, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to David's Family and Friends,
I meet Dave at my nephew Ricky's house. right away i know what a wonderful person dave was. what a good friend he was to ricky and everyone. how he loved his music,family and friends. heaven has a wonderful angel now. God Bless all of you during this time.
Mark,Robin and Andrew Smith
Betty Scarborough
May 6, 2009
Becky and Connie,I am so sorry for you'r loss.My heart and prayers go out to you..May God wrap his arms around you and carry you through this sad time..
Dawna Baldridge
May 6, 2009
Tom,Connie,Steve,Missy,Tommy,and Tyler.And rest of family.You had a great son and brother.Time will heal.Remember all the good time's that you shared.You will be in my thoughts and prayers.I'm sure he will be missed by many.I'm so very sorry.
Brittany Avellino
May 6, 2009
David,
You were one of the first people I met my freshmen year at North. I knew right there, how good of friends we were going to become in the future. Your hugs were the best. Your random outbursts of things that made no sense were so funny, the awkward looks you would give were just hilarious. I cant express even in words; how much I will miss you. You were the type of person who made an impact on every ones' lives' that you came into. My sincere condolences goes out to your family.
Lesher Family
May 6, 2009
We will greatly miss David. He was one of the best well mannered, polite young men we have ever known. Always helping out without being asked. He was a great guy!! Its a shame the world didnt get to see all of his great talents.
Jon Harvey II
May 6, 2009
Nothing will be the same without David. He was so unique he made every situation better whether in a funny way or just in a happy way. He will be truely be missed by all who knew him and some who didnt have the chance to know him. I am happy to say i did know him and that he was one of my friends. I am glad to have met him. My dearest sympathy to Stephen, Missy, and Becky
Laura Harvey
May 6, 2009
My sympathy to David's family & friends, my son Jonathan has been a friend of David's since the 7th grade and he always talked so highly of David he will be greatly missed so much.
Larry Weigle
May 6, 2009
I remember David from his freshman year. He was an enthusiastic and capable student. David was the kind of person that made North HIgh School and the world a better place. I hope that all the good memories of David will eventually replace the sadness of this time and bring smiles. It was a privilege to have known a good man like David Stoneking.
Brice Hagerty
May 6, 2009
David you will be greatly missed by all who's lives you touched. I will never forget that smile
Love your uncle Scot
Marjorie Hedrick
May 6, 2009
Very sorry about your Son and Grandson, always remember the Great Times you had with him.
Ken and Diane Oles
May 6, 2009
Deepest condolences to the Stoneking Family and friends of David:
We are so sorry for your loss. Dave's style, musical talent and sense of humor will live on in the many lives he touched. Our memories will keep him in our hearts, for always.
Again, our heartfelt sympathies in David's passing. We will keep you in our prayers during this most difficult time.
Sincerely,
Mary Slatky
May 6, 2009
Dear Stephen and Family,
I never met your son But if he was anything like His Dad then he must of been a great person. My Thoughts and prayers are with You and Your family in this difficult time.
Michelle Waterson
May 6, 2009
I will miss seeing his smile, and how he alwasy was the first one to hugged me.He touch everyone he met.I loved him very much, and I know that I will see him in heaven.He will missed very much.
Robert & Yvonne Richardson
May 6, 2009
Steve & Missy, Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
Snyder Family
May 6, 2009
Our deepest sympathy goes out to your family during this difficult time. My son Matt Snyder spoke very highly of your son and he will be deeply missed by so many.
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