Obituaries

Christopher Hooker

Christopher Hooker

Jan 9, 2014

CUYAHOGA FALLS Christopher "Chris" L. Hooker, 47, passed away January 9, 2014. He was born in Amory, MI, resided in Tucson, AZ and Cuyahoga Falls. He was a proud member of AA with 21 years sober. Chris enjoyed watching and being a part of his son, Garrett's football games, riding his motorcycle and playing pool. Preceded in death by his...

Marjorie Hassberger

Marjorie Hassberger

Jan 8, 2014

CUYAHOGA FALLS Marjorie Hassberger, 90, passed away January 8, 2014. She lived most of her life in Michigan, moving to Cuyahoga Falls in 1999. Preceded in death by her husband, Cal; and daughter, Sandy; she is survived by children, Dick (Carol) of Orion Township, MI, Merri (Kyle) Martin of Cuyahoga Falls, Cal (Adrienne) of Lake Orion, MI; sister-in-law, Phyllis Hassberger;...

Barbara Wiley

Barbara Wiley

Jan 8, 2014

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Barbara Wiley, 79, passed away unexpectedly January 8, 2014. Barbara was born in Barberton, graduated from North Royalton High School and Kent State University. She retired from St. Thomas Hospital and enjoyed crafting and loved animals. Preceded in death by her parents Mary Lankenau and Harry Harris, she is survived by her son, Mark Wiley of Atwater;...

Bevan Miller

Bevan Miller

Jan 6, 2014

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Bevan L. Miller, 90, passed away January 6, 2014. Mr. Miller was born in Akron, Ohio and graduated from North High School, then served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was employed as a salesman for Akron General Tobacco Company. Preceded in death by his son, Dana, he is survived by his wife of 67 years,...

Harry Kincaid

Harry Kincaid

Jan 5, 2014

TALLMADGE- Harry E. Kincaid passed away on January 5, 2014. He was 84 years old. Harry was born in Tidioute, Pennsylvania and resided in Ohio (Tallmadge then Silver Lake) since 1969. Preceded in death by his wife of 33 years, Jean Kincaid, Harry is survived by their daughter Cathy Ann Kincaid of Akron, and siblings Beverly Franklin of Houston, Texas,...

Leo Main

Leo Main

Jan 5, 2014

BATH-Leo L. Main, 93, passed away January 5, 2014. He was born in Akron and resided in Bath for most of his life. Mr. Main served in the U.S. Army during WWII, where he earned a Purple Heart, going on to retire from McNeil Akron. He was a founding member of the Bath volunteer police dept. and enjoyed wood working....

Robert Hier

Robert Hier

Jan 2, 2014

MUNROE FALLS Robert Hier 25, passed away suddenly January 2, 2014. Bobby was born in Cuyahoga Falls and has resided in Munroe Falls the past 8 years. He is survived by his parents, Robert and Melanie Hier of Cuyahoga Falls, brother, Benjamin; grandfather Joe Mason of Munroe Falls; uncles, Don Hier, Donovan Smith and Jason (Jennifer) Smith; aunts, Danielle Hier...

John Doulilis

John Doulilis

Jan 2, 2014

CUYAHOGA FALLS - John L. G. Doulilis, 84, passed away January 2, 2014. He was born in Ravenna and resided in Cuyahoga Falls most of his life. Mr. Doulilis served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, going onto retire from Ruther Mold. He then worked for Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital as a security guard, ending his career at...

L. Ruch

L. Ruch

Jan 1, 2014

CUYAHOGA FALLS- L. Dow Ruch, 96, passed away Jan. 1, 2014. He was a charter member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church. Preceded in death by his wife, Alice; brother, John Ruch and sister-in-law, Jean Ruch, he is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Kathie and Jerry Brightman of Cuyahoga Falls; sons and daughters-in-law, David and Kathe Ruch of Old Fort,...

James Durkee

James Durkee

Dec 28, 2013

STOW - James S. Durkee, 86, was called to join our Savior and Blessed Mother on December 28, 2013. He was born in Akron and resided in Stow for the past 64 years. He served in the U.S. Navy in WWII, going on to work at Mair Jewelry, Goodyear Aerospace, Falls Radio and TV Inc. and was the owner and...

Barbara Apazeller

Barbara Apazeller

Dec 18, 2013

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Barbara L. Apazeller, 79, passed away December 18, 2013. Barbara was such a special and loving woman who dedicated her life to her family. She has taught us the true meaning of love by showing unconditional love and respect throughout her life. She will be greatly missed by family and friends who celebrate her life and first...

Professor Kult

Professor Kult

Dec 16, 2013

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Professor Milton Louis Kult, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away at 12:18 p.m. Monday December 16, 2013 at Summa Western Reserve Hospital, Cuyahoga Falls. He was born April 23, 1925 in Elgin, IL, the son of Louis L. Kult and Catherine Darnell Kult. He was a professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Akron for the past...

Rita (Sayers)

Rita (Sayers)

Dec 15, 2013

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Rita S. Stevic (Sayers) born December 5, 1955 passed away Sunday December 15, 2013 at her home in Cuyahoga Falls, surrounded by family. "Today is a day I'll never forget. The day she passed away. They said she had a least a few more months, but God decided today. We shared laughs. We shared cries. I wasn't...

Edith (Montefusco)

Edith (Montefusco)

Dec 13, 2013

CUYAHOGA FALLS Edith B. Falcone (Montefusco), 94, passed away December 13, 2013 at her residence after a short illness. Mrs. Falcone was born in Akron, Ohio and moved to Cuyahoga Falls in 1961. She was a 1937 graduate of North High School and attended Hammel College. She worked at North Akron Savings and Loan and was a member of St....

Raymond Knoles

Raymond Knoles

Dec 12, 2013

Cuyahoga Falls - Raymond "Ray" Knoles, 69 of Cuyahoga Falls died December 12, 2013. Born on February 15, 1944, he was the son of the late Marguerite and James Knoles, Sr. Ray was a lifelong resident of Cuyahoga Falls and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School. He was a passionate and proud veteran who enlisted in the United States Marine...

Betty Shiflett

Betty Shiflett

Dec 11, 2013

Cuyahoga Falls- Betty Jane Shiflett, our beloved aunt and sister-in-law, has gone home to be with our Lord December 11, 2013, leaving behind her nephew, Richard Shoemaker (Anna Mae); niece, Beverly Jensen (Shoemaker); sister-in-law, Ruth Shiflett and many great-nieces and -nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister Dorothy Shoemaker and brother, William L. Shiflett, Jr. She enjoyed working...

Robert Blocksom

Robert Blocksom

Dec 10, 2013

Canton, GA- Robert B. Blocksom, 82, passed away December 10, 2013. Mr. Blocksom was born in Cuyahoga Falls, had resided in Georgia the past 38 years and previously in Columbus and Cincinnati. He had been owner of American Professional Credit and served with the U. S. Air Force as a Tower Operator from 1950 to 1954. He is survived by...

Mary Hergenroeder

Mary Hergenroeder

Dec 6, 2013

CUYAHOGA FALLS- Mary (Sue) Hergenroeder, 93, passed away December 6, 2013. She was born in Butler PA and resided in the area for most of her life. Mrs. Hergenroeder retired from the Stow school system in 1983, loved bingo, bowling and dancing. She was a charter founding member of Roanoke Rapids North Carolina Singles Club. Preceded in death by husband,...

Brandon Kapes

Brandon Kapes

Dec 2, 2013

Stow- Brandon J. Kapes, 41, died unexpectedly Dec. 2, 2013. Brandon was born in Akron, lived in Cuyahoga Falls most of his life graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1991 and lived in Stow the past 3 years. He had worked in sales for R. S. G. Exteriors and had served with the U. S. Navy. He loved sports...

Nancy Callahan

Nancy Callahan

Nov 29, 2013

Stow- Nancy K. Callahan, 75, passed away November 29, 2013. Mrs. Callahan was born in Akron and resided in Stow her entire life. She is survived by her daughter, Coleen Dippel of Stow and son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Christina Callahan of Cuyahoga Falls; grandchildren, Erin Dippel and Joseph M. and James J. Callahan; brother, Richard Semler and sister, Dorothy...