Obituaries

James Seaver, Jr

James Seaver, Jr

Sep 21, 2012

STOW - James "Chip" Seaver, Jr., 46, of Stow, died September 21, 2012 after a courageous 6 year battle with cancer. He was born January 26, 1966 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Jim was a member of the West Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses of Stow. He was employed by the City of Munroe Falls until October 2010. Jim was a loyal...

Evelyn Horvatic

Evelyn Horvatic

Sep 21, 2012

Evelyn Gay Horvatic, 67, passed away on September 21, 2012 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born on August 8, 1945 in Summit County, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Elbert and Ellen Deeflinger Robinson. Evelyn was one of nine children. In school she was a member of the 4-H Club and the Junior Achievement Club. She graduated from...

Donald Smith

Donald Smith

Sep 21, 2012

CUYAHOGA FALLS -Donald L. Smith, 83, died at his residence Sept. 21, 2012 following a long illness. Mr. Smith was born in Akron and raised in Newark, graduating from Newark High School where he had been inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame for football, basketball and baseball. He had been 1st team All-Ohio in Basketball. A resident of Cuyahoga...

Robert Toothman

Robert Toothman

Sep 19, 2012

Akron - Robert E. Toothman, 39, of Akron; his kind, gentle soul passed on September 19, 2012. He was born on June 13, 1973; son of the late Charles E. and Helen L. (Milam) Toothman. He leaves to cherish his memory, long-time loving companion, Lisa Janczewski, and daughter, Alexandra Janczewski; sisters, Brenda (John) Long, Mona Gail Lachovych, Debra (Rocky) Bauer,...

Philip Craig

Philip Craig

Sep 18, 2012

CUYAHOGA FALLS -Philip Eugene Craig, "Pa Phil" 80, passed away Sept. 18, 2012. Mr. Craig was born in Akron, graduated from West High in 1950, had resided in Cuyahoga Falls since 1981, moving here from Hudson Twp. and had previously lived in Stow for 18 years. He had worked for Eastern Electric for 33 years as manager of Customer Service...

William Gelgota

William Gelgota

Sep 15, 2012

CUYAHOGA FALLS - William A. Gelgota, 87, passed away September 15, 2012. Born and raised in Detroit, MI, he lived the last four years in Cuyahoga Falls, coming here from Venice, Florida. Mr. Gelgota worked for the Ford Motor Company as a Product Engineer, retiring after 35 years of service. Bill was a veteran of the Army Air Force, a...

Susan Whitten

Susan Whitten

Sep 14, 2012

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Susan Whitten, 93, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away peacefully on September 14, 2012 with her daughters at her side. Born and raised in Akron, Sue and her family lived in Tallmadge for many years before moving to Cuyahoga Falls in 1972. She worked for Corning Glass, representing products at O'Neil's and Polsky's, prior to working 15 years...

Grace Tanner

Grace Tanner

Sep 9, 2012

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Grace A. Tanner, 89 passed away September 9, 2012 surrounded by her family. Grace was born in Pennsylvania and has resided in Cuyahoga Falls most of her life. She worked as a nurse's aide at Cuyahoga Falls General and several other area hospitals. She was Past President of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW Bob Appleman Post...

Betty Bye

Betty Bye

Sep 7, 2012

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Betty Bye, 78, passed away September 7, 2012 after a long illness. Betty was born in Hopkinsville, KY and has resided in Cuyahoga Falls most of her life. She worked for Ohio Bell prior to her marriage to Richard G. Bye, Sr. She was a devoted wife and mother to her family. She loved to cook and...

Peter Wasnac

Peter Wasnac

Sep 7, 2012

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Peter P. Wasnac, 61, passed away at his residence Sept. 7, 2012. Pete was born in Akron and had resided in Cuyahoga Falls most of his life, graduating from Falls High in 1969. He had worked in sales as Territory Manager for Path Master Inc. and previously for Arrow Electronics and Western Reserve Electronics. He was a...

Wilma Walker

Wilma Walker

Sep 6, 2012

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Wilma "Nan" Walker, 86, passed away September 6, 2012. Mrs. Walker was formerly of Emigh, PA and had resided in Cuyahoga Falls the past 58 years. She worked as the Post Master for 9 years while living in PA, and went on to work 33 years as Vice-President at Valley Savings Bank, and was also a member...

Charlie Walker

Charlie Walker

Aug 31, 2012

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Charlie Walker, 63, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away Friday, August 31, 2012 after a long battle with heart disease. His family was by his side at home when he passed away into comfort. He was born April 14, 1949 in New Kensington,Pennsylvania to parents Carl and Norma Walker. He is survived by his wife of 40 years...

Harold Wilson

Harold Wilson

Aug 31, 2012

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Harold G. Wilson, 85, passed away very peacefully August 31, 2012. He was born in Akron and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 53 years, serving his country in the U.S. Navy and was the owner of Wilson Tile. He was member of the Bricklayers Union for over 50 years, Lodge 735 F.&A.M. and the First...

Susan Booth

Susan Booth

Aug 30, 2012

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Susan Gene Reilly Booth, 62, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on August 30, 2012. Susan was born in Akron, Ohio and resided in Cuyahoga Falls most of her life. She was a 1968 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and worked as a registered nurse in the emergency and operating rooms at Akron General...

Dorothy Saviers

Dorothy Saviers

Aug 25, 2012

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Dorothy Saviers, 86, passed away August 25, 2012. Born in Wooster, Ohio, Mrs. Saviers lived the last 58 years in Cuyahoga Falls. Dorothy received a Bachelor's Degree in Education and a Master's Degree in Library Science from Kent State University. She was a Librarian and Head of Catalog Department at Taylor Memorial Library. She was also a...

Robert Evans

Robert Evans

Aug 24, 2012

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Robert E. Evans, 82, passed away August 24, 2012. Mr. Evans was born in Tuscarawas, OH and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1948, served 6 years in the US Air Force and graduated from Kent State University. He worked for BF Goodrich Research and was a member of the United Presbyterian Church of Cuyahoga Falls...

Stanley Thomas

Stanley Thomas

Aug 24, 2012

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Stanley L. Thomas, 67, passed away August 24, 2012. Mr. Thomas was born in Steubenville, OH served in the US Air Force and resided in Cuyahoga Falls the past 46 years. He was an avid blues music fan and enjoyed baseball, hiking, coin collecting and golf. Preceded in death by his parents, Isabelle and Leonard Thomas, he...

Gary Moirano

Gary Moirano

Aug 22, 2012

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Gary L. Moirano, 60, crossed over August 22, 2012. Gary was born in Akron, OH, on March 15, 1952, was a lifelong resident of Cuyahoga Falls and worked as a journeyman book binder for 38 years. Gary enjoyed boogey boarding, kayaking, fishing and flying power kites at Carolina Beach, NC. Gary led a fun life with lots...

Ronald Makebakken

Ronald Makebakken

Aug 19, 2012

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Ronald H. Makebakken, 76, passed away August 19, 2012 surrounded by his family. Mr. Makebakken was born in Akron, Ohio, graduated from Central High School, served 8 years in the Navy Reserves and has resided in Cuyahoga Falls for over 50 years. He was a self employed painter and wall paper hanger and attended the First United...

Alfred Willgues

Alfred Willgues

Aug 10, 2012

Alfred Eugene Willgues, 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family August 10, 2012. He was a life-long Akron resident, retiring from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. in 1980 after 30 years of service. Alfred was a dedicated Mason of 50 years, achieved 32nd degree and served as past master. He was also a member of the Scottish Rite, Tadmor...

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