Obituaries

Ruth Kline

Ruth Kline

Aug 1, 2012

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Ruth Catherine Kline, 95, passed away August 1, 2012. She was a life-long Cuyahoga Falls resident and was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She was also a member and past president of the VFW auxiliary # 3294 and the FOE auxiliary # 2207. Preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Harry Edward; Daughter, Sandra...

John Ryder

John Ryder

Jul 31, 2012

CUYAHOGA FALLS -John H. Ryder, 81, passed away July 31,2012. Mr. Ryder was born in Akron and had resided in Cuyahoga Falls since 1989 moving there from Akron. He retired in 1989 from the University of Akron Police Dept., had served with the Army and Air Force and was a member of Falls Chapter 735 F&AM and Hampton Falls AARP....

Helen Toothman

Helen Toothman

Jul 30, 2012

STOW- Helen L. Toothman, 76, left with angels July 30, 2012.She was married to Charles. She was a beloved mother to 6, an amazing grandma to10 and a wonderful great-grandma to 4. Friends may call one hour prior to a 2 PM funeral serviceThursday, August 2nd at the Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home, 1930Front St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, 44221. Interment Northlawn Memorial...

Richard Leggott

Richard Leggott

Jul 30, 2012

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Richard Robert Leggott, age 48, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 30th, 2012, at the Akron General Hospital. We were blessed by the extraordinary care he received in the emergency department, and thank them with full hearts for their dedicated work. Richard was born in Cleveland and grew up in Bedford, Ohio, and resided for the last...

Susan Hegnauer

Susan Hegnauer

Jul 26, 2012

CUYAHOGA FALLS Susan Jane Hegnauer, age 66, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, July 26, 2012 at Akron City Hospital. Sue was born on December 30, 1945 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Raymond and Dorothy Gettins. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Sue most loved being a mother...

Juneadell Kesler

Juneadell Kesler

Jul 25, 2012

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Juneadell Kesler, 93, passed away July 25, 2012. Mrs. Kesler was born in Akron and was a longtime Cuyahoga Falls resident. She had worked as a clerk-supervisor at the M. O'Neil Co. and was a member of Faith Fellowship Church Preceded in death by her husband, Carlos and brother, Bill Carmer, she is survived by her son...

Henry Rockhold

Henry Rockhold

Jul 23, 2012

CUYAHOGA FALLS -Henry Richard Rockhold, 83, passed away peacefully July 23, 2012 surrounded by his family. Born in Reedsville, OH, he had resided in Cuyahoga Falls for 60 years. He was the former owner of the French Coffee Shop from 1972 until 1984, had also worked for Goodyear and Prospect Mold and Die and was a veteran of the Korean...

Jerome Wilson

Jerome Wilson

Jul 22, 2012

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Jerome D. Wilson, Sr. passed away peacefully surrounded by family in the early morning hours of July 22, 2012 after a courageous battle with a long illness. Jerome was born August 18, 1935 in Chicago Heights, IL to Donald B. Wilson and Fern (Prosser) Wilson. He married Dorothy A. Grau on September 19, 1959 who preceded him...

Alice Giles

Alice Giles

Jul 21, 2012

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Alice "Corkie" Giles, 84, passed away July 21, 2012. She was a life-long Cuyahoga Falls resident graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1946. She worked in the kitchen at Bolich Middle School and was a very loving mother and grandmother that truly enjoyed spending time with friends and family. Preceded in death by her husband, "Ozzie"...

Jane West

Jane West

Jul 6, 2012

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Mrs. Jane Albertson West, 78, of Newnan, GA, and formerly of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away July 6, 2012. Mrs. West was born in Akron, OH to the late Donald Siddell and Louise (Hencke) Albertson, and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1952 and Ohio State University in 1956. She is survived by her husband, Leonard West;...

Dolores Hladio

Dolores Hladio

Oct 26, 2011

CUYAHOGA FALLS -Dolores M.. Hladio, 79, passed away October 26, 2011. Mrs. Hladio was born in Fallentimber, PA and had resided in Cuyahoga Falls for 46 years, moving here from Johnstown, PA. She was an independent contractor as a food demonstrator and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where she belonged to the Alter and Rosary Society. She...

Elizabeth Skidmore

Elizabeth Skidmore

Oct 23, 2011

Cuyahoga Falls- Elizabeth "Sandy" Skidmore, 84, passed away October 23, 2011. Mrs. Skidmore was born in Charleston, WV and had resided in Cuyahoga Falls for 34 years, moving here from Tallmadge. She retired at the age of 74 from the U. S. Post Office having worked as a letter carrier and in data entry and had previously sold real estate...

Judith King

Judith King

Oct 16, 2011

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Judith Satyra (Snively) King died peacefully on October 16, 2011. She passed away peacefully and calmly early Sunday after her husband and two daughters said their goodbyes by her hospital bedside the evening before. Mrs. King was bedridden for several years with genetic peripheral neuropathy and finally was overtaken by severe infections. She died at the age...

John Jarvis, Jr

John Jarvis, Jr

Oct 12, 2011

CUYAHOGA FALLS - John M. Jarvis, Jr., 60, passed away October 12, 2011. Mr. Jarvis was born in Bridgeport, WV and had resided in Cuyahoga Falls most of his life, graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1969. He retired from Ford Motor Company Walton Hills Stamping plant in 1997 as a journeyman tool and die maker with 30 years...

Cecil McKinney

Cecil McKinney

Oct 9, 2011

CUYAHOGA FALLS -Cecil R. McKinney "Bones Mac", 97, died at his residence October 9, 2011. Mr. McKinney was born in West Union, WV, attended Lower Long Run School and had resided in Cuyahoga Falls since 1967, moving there from Akron. He retired from Ford Motor Co. as a Tool and Die Maker with 25 A½ years service and was a...

Ruth Hostetler

Ruth Hostetler

Oct 7, 2011

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Ruth E. Hostetler, 88, passed away October 7, 2011. Born in Akron, Ohio, she graduated from North High in 1940. Attending Akron University, she was a member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority and graduated with a BA in Home Economics. She was married to Robert L. Hostetler for 65 years and a resident of Cuyahoga Falls...

Charles Welch, Sr

Charles Welch, Sr

Oct 5, 2011

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Charles W. Welch, Sr., 93, passed away October 5, 2011. Mr. Welch was born and raised in Louisa, Kentucky and joined the US Navy in 1940, serving as a Turret Captain on the USS Milwaukee. He has lived in Cuyahoga Falls since 1947 retiring after 32 years of service with the United States Postal Service. He was...

Donna Curkendoll

Donna Curkendoll

Oct 4, 2011

Garrettsville - Donna S. Curkendoll, 56, passed away October 4, 2011. She was born in Cuyahoga Falls, graduated from Tallmadge High School in 1973 and has resided in Garrettsville for the past 6 years. She worked for Children's Hospital of Akron for 38 years, was an avid motorcycle rider, bowler and was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter...

Donald Tomko

Donald Tomko

Oct 4, 2011

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Donald J. Tomko, 49, passed away on October 4, 2011 after a valiantly lived life. He was born in Fort Dix, New Jersey on July 7, 1962 to J. Donald and Joy S. Tomko and lived most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls. He had a happy childhood, full of pick-up ball games, camping trips, family vacations,...

James Pierce

James Pierce

Oct 4, 2011

PENINSULA- James C. Pierce, 62, passed away suddenly October 4, 2011. He was born in Akron, graduated from Woodridge High School in 1966 and resided in Peninsula for the past 52 years. He was preceded in death by his parents Betty (nee Grabham) and Clyde Pierce. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Janene Pierce (nee Balk) and...