Obituaries

Patricia Johnson

Patricia Johnson

Sep 1, 2023

Patricia “Pat” Johnson, 82, residing in Monroe Falls and formerly of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2023.  She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 16, 1941, daughter of the late Maurice and Mary Pinkerton.  Pat was a graduate of St. Joseph Academy and went on to receive her bachelor’s degree from Kent State University.  Pat spent...

Joyce Ruth Haberkost

Joyce Ruth Haberkost

Aug 31, 2023

Joyce Ruth Haberkost passed peacefully August 31, 2023.  Joyce was born December 2, 1922 to George and Winnie Goldwood in Cuyahoga Falls OH, and celebrated her 100th birthday last December with her entire family. Joyce leaves her children Richard Haberkost (Gayle Giles), Donald Haberkost (Susan Brown), Deanna Gartman (Jim, deceased), Deborah Mulholand (Neal) and Denise Wagner (Jerry, deceased); nine grandchildren...

William P. Knarr

William P. Knarr

Aug 26, 2023

William P. Knarr, brother, father, grandfather, friend and veteran, passed away on 8/26/2023 at the age of 76.  

"I will always be with you in spirit."

Per his wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held.

Diane Winston

Diane Winston

Aug 21, 2023

 

Diane Winston, in the early morning hours of August 21, went home to her beloved Jesus Christ at the age of 73, following a very brief illness. A faithful and confident believer in Jesus, she spoke of Him to EVERYONE she came in contact with - friends, family, neighbors and total strangers. Everyone who walked into her home left...

Marilyn L. Bowen

Marilyn L. Bowen

Aug 21, 2023

Marilyn L. Bowen, longtime resident of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away August 21, 2023 at the age of 76. Marilyn was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, daughter of the late William and Ethel (Wood) Clifton. Marilyn was very thoughtful, fiercely independent and quite selfless, always seeking to put others before herself. She was generous and kind, and truly loved nothing more than...

Gretchen Freund

Gretchen Freund

Aug 20, 2023

 

CUYAHOGA FALLS- Gretchen Freund, 48, danced her way into heaven on August 20, 2023. Born August 15, 1975, Gretchen was a 1993 graduate of Wadsworth High School. She graduated in 1998 from the University of Akron with a degree in elementary education. She was the only girl surrounded by four loving brothers – a princess among pirates. Gretchen was...

Pearl M Shannon

Pearl M Shannon

Aug 14, 2023

CUYAHOGA FALLS- Pearl M. Shannon, 86, passed away on August 14, 2023, with her loving family at her side. She was born on February 15, 1937, to the late Noel and Pearl Farabaugh. Pearl was a former resident of Aurora, OH. Pearl married the love of her life, Lonnie Shannon in 1953. Pearl and Lonnie had 3 children. Pearl enjoyed...

Carol Elizabeth Strecker

Carol Elizabeth Strecker

Aug 11, 2023

CAROL ELIZABETH STRECKER, 64, of Cuyahoga Falls, received her angel wings very unexpectedly on August 11, 2023. Carol was joyfully greeted at heaven’s gates by her beloved parents, Marilyn C. and Richard E. Strecker, and by her dear grandparents, Kathryn and Leo Carney and Clara and Sam Oborne.

Carol was born in Akron, Ohio on January 20, 1959. A 1977...

Nathaniel Haseo Thomas Diloreto

Nathaniel Haseo Thomas Diloreto

Aug 7, 2023

 

Dear Nathaniel Haseo,

Son. This is a letter for you, even though you will never get to read it, I write it so there is a record that you were loved and cherished beyond what any words could possibly hope to describe. You will always be our treasure, our beloved “Little One”, or in my case, Nathaniel you are...

John W. McCoy

John W. McCoy

Aug 5, 2023

Together Again John W. McCoy 1936 – 2023

Cuyahoga Falls – John W. McCoy, 86 passed away on August 5, 2023. He was born in Burlington, VT to the late Francis and Marion McCoy and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 48 years.

John was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary. He retired from Firestone and enjoyed traveling...

Richard (Rich) Mains

Richard (Rich) Mains

Aug 3, 2023

Cuyahoga Falls-Rich Mains, 62, passed away August 3, 2023.He was born on August 25, 1960 in Akron, Ohio. He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1979.

Rich was preceded in death by loving parents, Dick and Maggi Mains and brother-in-law, Joe Horinger.He is survived by his siblings, Christy Fouser, Rob (Chery) Mains, Jeff (Cindy) Mains, Juli Mains Horinger, Rick...

Gayle Elene Miller

Gayle Elene Miller

Jul 27, 2023

 

Gayle Elene Miller, 70, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2023, after a short illness.  She entered the gates of Heaven greeted by her parents, Loren and Dorothy (Evans) Miller, her sister Vicki Fleet, and great niece Mary Bernadette Fleet.

 

Gayle was born on July 3, 1953 and was the third of eight children.  She leaves behind to...

Pamela Sue Zimmerman (Atleson)

Pamela Sue Zimmerman (Atleson)

Jul 27, 2023

 

Pamela Sue Zimmerman (Atleson). Pam, 80, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on July 27th after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Dennis E. Zimmerman; son, James A. Zimmerman; birth mother, Marjorie Atleson; lifelong mother, Mary Lou Atleson; father, Harry Atleson; and brother-in-law, Dave Dick.

 

She is...

Alexandria Kemper Hyatt

Alexandria Kemper Hyatt

Jul 24, 2023

Alexandria Kemper Hyatt, a beautiful, quirky, brilliant soul, was called to Heaven unexpectedly on July 24, 2023, while vacationing with her beloved husband Christopher.  From the time Alex was born, on November 25, 1989, until her passing, she touched countless lives with her fun-loving personality, loved her family deeply, improved the lives of many precious cats, and worked hard to...

Brian K. Arm

Brian K. Arm

Jul 24, 2023

Brian Kelly Arm was born on December 12, 1970. He passed away unexpectedly on July 24, 2023, after suffering a heart attack during a family vacation.

Brian had a larger-than-life personality. He loved fiercely and was completely devoted to his family and circle of friends. He loved his wife passionately, and never failed to call several times a day just...

Grace Ellen Jensen

Grace Ellen Jensen

Jul 23, 2023

 

CUYAHOGA FALLS-Grace Ellen Jensen “Gig” (nee Smith), 96, passed away on July 23, 2023. Grace was the  third born to Burton and Erma Smith (nee Newcomb) in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. She Graduated from Logan High School and attended Stout Institute in Menominee, WI where she met her husband George. They were married in 1947 and moved to Cuyahoga Falls in...

Virginia Lee Sparrow

Virginia Lee Sparrow

Jul 14, 2023

 

CUYAHOGA FALLS-Virginia Lee Sparrow, 65, passed away on July 14, 2023.

My wife, the most beautiful woman in the world, mind, body and soul passed on to be with God, she was crying because she recognized my voice, knowing it was me, in my arms, holding her tight and crying with her. Gave her last breath knowing of the...

Shirley Marie O'Hara

Shirley Marie O'Hara

Jul 9, 2023

CUYAHOGA FALLS- Shirley S O’Hara of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully at the Justin T. Rogers, Hospice Care Center with family by her side on July 9, 2023. Born in Garden City, Kansas on January 16, 1935, then moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1949. She was a proud 1953 graduate of the “U High” (University of Michigan High School),...

William Craig VonGunten

William Craig VonGunten

Jul 8, 2023

On July 8, 2023, at the age of 62, William Craig VonGunten of Cuyahoga Falls, OH, passed away as a brave warrior who lost his battle with cancer. Craig was a prideful man who chose to fight privately in the comfort of his own home alongside his loving wife Margaret.

Craig was an avid sports fan (Go Buckeyes!) who rivaled...

Denise B. Riney

Denise B. Riney

Jul 5, 2023

Denise B. Riney of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away July 5, 2023 at the age of 78.  She was a ray of light to everyone she met and spoiled her loved ones rotten.  Denise loved to spend her time going to garage sales, antiquing, listening to Elvis and collecting Elvis memorabilia.  Denise was born and raised in the Catholic faith and...

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