Obituaries

Michael Edward Hudkins

Michael Edward Hudkins

Jan 16, 2025

Michael Edward Hudkins, 77, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his sleep, on January 16, 2025, in the Hospice Unit of Summa Akron City Hospital in Akron, Ohio. During his time there, Mike was visited by many loved ones, most notably his wife, Candi, who sat lovingly by his side until the day he passed.

Mike was born on...

Linda Howdyshell

Linda Howdyshell

Jan 16, 2025

Linda Howdyshell, 77, passed away after a valiant fight with Alzheimer’s disease on January 16, 2025. She leaves behind a long legacy of Love. Her and her husband Craig just celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on January 12, 2025. Linda enjoyed and loved her community, especially serving others by caring for their children. Linda strongly believed in the Proverb that...

Raymond Michael Peters

Raymond Michael Peters

Jan 14, 2025

Ray, also known as Wooley, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 with his daughter and son-in-law by his side. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 8, 1948, and lived in the Stow area as an adult. 

During his life Ray had many evolving interests, which ranged from pitching baseball to racing homing pigeons. He was also an...

David B. Moore

David B. Moore

Jan 13, 2025

David B. Moore, 72, passed away January 13, 2025. He was born in Aurora, CO to Bruce and Gladys Moore. Dave grew up in Cuyahoga Falls and graduated from Hudson High School in 1970. He attended the Ohio State University and Akron University. Dave worked at various engineering firms including Morse Controls and Hale and Kullgren, retiring as Chief Engineering...

Stephen Ladich

Stephen Ladich

Jan 13, 2025

Stephen Ladich was born on December 3, 1936 and passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on January 13, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Linda (nee Sigmund); daughters, Karen, Debbie (Kevin), and Rebecca; sons, Gregory (Deniele) and Rick (Jennifer); 12 grandchildren, Tiffany, Sara, Chelsea, Amanda, Zackary, Cody, Alyssa, Julia, Cecilia, Emily, Conner and Cameron; 5 great-grandchildren, Jack,...

Darrell J. Irons, Sr.

Darrell J. Irons, Sr.

Jan 12, 2025

Darrell J. Irons, Sr., 67, residing in Akron, passed away suddenly on January 12, 2025. Darrell was born in San Antonio, Texas and lived most of his life in Stow. He was born on August 8, 1957, and was the son of the late Ronald and Nedra (Donahay) Irons. He was a graduate of Stow High School and went on...

Margaret Jane Murphy

Margaret Jane Murphy

Jan 8, 2025

Margaret “Peggy” Jane Murphy, 81, passed away January 8, 2025 at her home in Canal Fulton, following a brief illness. 

She was born on October 28, 1943 in Akron to the late James “Doyle” and Judith (Jones) Murphy. She retired several times from a variety of places, working at Goodwill Industries, Weaver Workshop/Summit County Board of DD, Constant Companions Day Program,...

Anne M. Vogel

Anne M. Vogel

Jan 7, 2025

Anne Margaret Vogel (Cahill), 95, passed away very peacefully on January 7, 2025 after a six-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born in Oswego, New York to the late William Stanton and Ruth Mae Cahill. Anne grew up working with her family at the famous Cahill’s Fish Market. She graduated in 1947 from Oswego High School, and in 1950,...

Norbert "Norb" Kurt Krueger

Norbert "Norb" Kurt Krueger

Jan 6, 2025

Norbert “Norb” Kurt Krueger, 65, passed away January 6, 2025. He was born in Cleveland to the late Reinhold and Hildegard Krueger. He was a quintessential car guy. He loved American Muscle Cars, football, Broadway and movies.

 Preceded in death by his parents and sister, Krimhild Hart. 

 He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Kimberly; son, Andrew (Samantha); grandchildren, Alyssa,...

Donald Joseph DiLauro

Donald Joseph DiLauro

Jan 2, 2025

Donald Joseph DiLauro, 79, passed away January 2, 2025. He was born to the late Charles (Mim) and Eileen DiLauro. Don was a graduate of Hower High School, and went on to serve in the U.S. Army. He retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber after 34 years of service. 

 He excelled in all sports. Receiving 18 scholarships, 17 for baseball and...

Eugene J. Sisco

Eugene J. Sisco

Dec 30, 2024

Eugene J. Sisco, 96, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2024. Eugene had been a longtime resident of Cuyahoga Falls, he was born on July 4, 1928, in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Son of the late Joseph and Agnes Sisco. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War as part of the occupation of Japan. Following an honorable...

Gene Raymond Hill

Gene Raymond Hill

Dec 30, 2024

Gene Raymond Hill, 92, passed away on December 30, 2024. He was born to the late Ira and Dorothy Hill on October 2, 1932. Gene was a man that enjoyed teaching others and being retired. Gene often commented he was retired longer than he taught. We must remember that a teacher never stops teaching. He always was willing to help...

Cathleen Bennett

Cathleen Bennett

Dec 29, 2024

Cathleen Anne Bennett, age 63, transitioned to her eternal home on December 29th, 2024. Throughout her life she prioritized her Lord Jesus Christ and her family. One of her favorite Bible verses was, “As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord” (Joshua 24:15). Born into a military family, Cathleen was the eldest of five children. From a...

Paul William Yost

Paul William Yost

Dec 24, 2024

Paul William Yost, 63, longtime resident of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on December 24, 2024. Paul was born on August 22, 1961, the son of William and June Yost, who both preceded him in death. Paul retired from the City of Cuyahoga Falls Sanitation Department with 30 years of service. He loved spending time with his friends and enjoying a...

Gary D. Moss

Gary D. Moss

Dec 24, 2024

Gary D. Moss, 79, passed away December 24, 2024. He was born in Akron to the late Bethel and Myra Moss and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 55 years. He was a 1963 graduate of Central High School going on to earn an associate’s degree from Akron University. Gary was a U.S. Army Veteran serving his country in...

Billie Jane Hayes

Billie Jane Hayes

Dec 20, 2024

Billie Jane Hayes, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away December 20, 2024, at the age of 85. Billie was born and raised in Beckley, West Virginia and was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. She relocated to the Akron area to be closer to her family, and began her career at Sonoco Products Company, where she retired with 35 years...

Sharon Lee McGivern

Sharon Lee McGivern

Dec 16, 2024

Sharon "Shari" L. McGivern walked the stairway to heaven on Monday December 16th, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. Shari was a lifelong resident of Cuyahoga Falls where she also raised her family. She was a nurse at Saint Thomas hospital for over 40 years and was a loving member of AA for 38 years and took pride in...

Ronald Leroy Schultz

Ronald Leroy Schultz

Dec 16, 2024

Ronald Leroy Schultz, 75, of Akron, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024. Ron was born on September 16, 1949, son of the late Raymond and Edith (Satterfield) Schultz. He was employed with the City of Akron for many years and went on to work in transport with the Akron Auto Auction. Ron enjoyed riding motorcycles, going to Classic Car...

Marian Jean Hazell

Marian Jean Hazell

Dec 13, 2024

Marian Jean Hazell, 92, passed away December 13, 2024. She was born in Kent to the late Marvin and Esther Deerson and resided in Cuyahoga Falls. Marian was a self-employed hairdresser who worked out of her home salon, where she enjoyed gossiping with her clients/friends. She was a member of Eastern Star Falls Lodge 245. Marian enjoyed sewing, square dancing,...

Harriet E. Emch

Harriet E. Emch

Dec 11, 2024

Harriet E. Emch (Kleppel), age 85, passed away on December 11, 2024 at Akron General Hospital. Born on December 10, 1939 in Parma, Ohio to William (Bill) and Ruth (Johnson) Kleppel. She was a former resident of Bath Creek Estates since April 30, 2024, previously of Peninsula, Ohio. She was married to Jacob Emch in February of 1958 until his...

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