Obituaries

Marilyn Ward

Marilyn Ward

Feb 1, 2009

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Marilyn Anne Ward (nee May) 82, passed away February 1, 2009. Mrs. Ward was born in Akron, raised on North Hill a graduate of North High School and had resided in Cuyahoga Falls for over 50 years. She was an active member of St. John's Episcopal Church where she was involved in many activities including a longtime...

Andrew McKinnon

Andrew McKinnon

Jan 31, 2009

Andrew A. McKinnon "The Ol'Beekeeper" SILVER LAKE - Andrew A. McKinnon, 84, passed away peacefully January 31st after a short illness. He was Dad, Granddad, and Husband. His wife and favorite fishing partner of 60 years, Marjean, passing before him. Andrew was the Assistant Service Director for the City of Cuyahoga Falls for many years prior to founding the McKinnon...

Dorothy Beidler

Dorothy Beidler

Jan 30, 2009

STOW - Dorothy M. Beidler passed away January 30th, 2009. Born in Akron, Mrs. Beidler lived the last 30 plus years in the Cuyahoga Falls area. She was a homemaker and a member of Bethany United Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband Richard; daughter Stephanie (Ronald) Bikel of Surprise, Arizona; and sister Thelma (Jack) Tighe of Cuyahoga...

William Ghrist

William Ghrist

Jan 26, 2009

CUYAHOGA FALLS -William J. Ghrist, 79, passed away January 26, 2009. Mr. Ghrist was born in Connellsville, PA and had resided in Cuyahoga Falls since 1952. He had operated the Sohio Gas Station at 6th and Portage Trail and retired from TCH Industries. He was a Veteran of the Korean War having served with the U. S. Marine Corps and...

Kristina Foreman

Kristina Foreman

Jan 25, 2009

Kristina E. Foreman, 37, died unexpectedly January 25, 2009. Mrs. Foreman was born in Akron and was raised in Cuyahoga Falls, graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1989. She had worked for Montrose Ford Auto Group for 15 years, loved her animals and had a big heart. Preceded in death by her father, John Faulkner, she is survived by...

Paul Barr

Paul Barr

Jan 24, 2009

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Paul J. Barr, 65 passed away January 24, 2009. Mr. Barr was born in Akron, raised in Cuyahoga Falls, graduated from Hoban High School in 1961 and served in the US Navy. He retired as Vice President of McKesson and Robbins Pharmaceutical and returned to Cuyahoga Falls after having resided in Canton. He was an avid golfer...

Robert Bell

Robert Bell

Jan 17, 2009

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Robert W. Bell, 72, passed away January 17, 2009. He was born on May 24, 1936 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, was a 1954 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School, served in the US Air Force and worked as a Fire Fighter for the City of Cuyahoga Falls retiring in 1984. Preceded in death by his mother, Mary...

David Sohn

David Sohn

Jan 14, 2009

CUYAHOGA FALLS - David Emory Sohn, 85, laid his head on the bosom of Jesus and fell asleep in His arms on January 14, 2009. A resident of Cuyahoga Falls/Northampton area all of his life, he was a graduate of the University of Akron and a professional Civil Engineer for 55 years in the construction industry. He served in the...

Robert Benfield

Robert Benfield

Jan 8, 2009

SILVER LAKE -Robert R. Benfield, 84, passed away at his residence January 8, 2009. Mr. Benfield was born in Cleveland and had resided in Silver Lake the past 40 years, moving there from Cuyahoga Falls. He retired from Goodyear International and was a member of the Goodyear Retirees Club and The Chapel of Akron. He was a Veteran of WWII...

Markedith Rager

Markedith Rager

Jan 6, 2009

Markedith B. Rager, 74, died unexpectedly January 6, 2009. Mrs. Rager was born in Erie, PA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey B. and will be sadly missed by her son, Audie (Patricia) Rager; daughter, Jomar Rager; mother, Edith Mae Parker and brother, John Parker. There will be no calling hours. A Memorial Service will be conducted...

Dorris Caruso

Dorris Caruso

Jan 1, 2009

CUYAHOGA FALLS -Dorris J. Caruso (nee Henderson), 85, passed away January 1, 2009. Mrs. Caruso was born in Sims, IL to southern farming people, and there lived the first twelve years of her life. She then moved to Akron, Ohio with her parents and had resided in Cuyahoga Falls most of her life. She had worked in sales for J....

Mary Hall

Mary Hall

Dec 31, 2008

CUYAHOGA FALLS -Mary M. Hall, 98, passed away December 31, 2008. Mrs. Hall was born in Morgan County, OH and had resided in Cuyahoga Falls since 1929. She retired from B. F. Goodrich with 34 years service having worked in the factory and print shop. She was a member of Bethany United Church of Christ, Silver Lake AARP, Falls Chapter...

Dallas Amos

Dallas Amos

Dec 27, 2008

CUYAHOGA FALLS -Dallas F. Amos, 89, a man who lived a life honoring his faith, his family and his country died December 27, 2008. Dallas leaves the love of his life, Berniece "Bea" after 68 years of marriage. Dallas proudly served in the U. S. Army during WWII. At this time in history, he earned a Purple Heart while an...

Walter Mothersbaugh

Walter Mothersbaugh

Dec 15, 2008

MUNROE FALLS - Walter I. Mothersbaugh, 87, passed away December 15, 2008. Born in Beccaria, Pennsylvania, he lived in Munroe Falls for 41 years, moving there from Cuyahoga Falls. Mr. Mothersbaugh was a WW II Army Air Force veteran having served with the 339th Fighter Squadron. He retired from SGS Tool as a machinist, and was previously a patternmaker for...

Donald Brennan

Donald Brennan

Dec 12, 2008

UNIONTOWN -Donald N. Brennan, 64, passed away December 12, 2008. Mr. Brennan was born in Brooklyn, NY and resided in Uniontown for 3 years, moving there from Kent. He is survived by his wife, Susan Tinker-Brennan; children, Darrelyn Khleifat of New York and Donald Brennan of Colorado and grandchildren, Jackson and Grace Brennan. There will be no calling hours. A...

David Derita

David Derita

Dec 11, 2008

CUYAHOGA FALLS - David J. Derita, 84, passed away December 11, 2008. Mr. Derita lived in Cuyahoga Falls most of his life before moving to Twinsburg. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in WWII and retired from Chrysler, previously working for Falls Stamping & Welding. He loved to bowl and golf. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph...

Norbert Hapanowicz

Norbert Hapanowicz

Dec 11, 2008

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Norbert "Steve" Hapanowicz, 80 passed away December 11, 2008. Mr. Hapanowicz was born in West Hazleton, PA, June 22, 1928 and was raised in Cleveland and had resided the past 42 years in Cuyahoga Falls. He was a 1952 graduate of Ohio University, was a U.S. Army Veteran and retired in September 1992 having worked as a...

Adele Mortensen

Adele Mortensen

Dec 5, 2008

CUYAHOGA FALLS -Adele McClarren Mortensen, 81, passed away December 5, 2008 in Cincinnati. Adele was born in Reynoldsburg, OH on 11/13/1927 and resided in Cuyahoga Falls. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University and served as an educator with the Nordonia Hills, Avon Lake and Etna School Systems and ended her teaching career at Redeemer Christian School. She was a member...

Arnold Shiflett

Arnold Shiflett

Dec 3, 2008

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Arnold D. Shiflett, 64, died at his residence December 3, 2008. Arnie was born in Mill Creek, WV and had resided in Cuyahoga Falls since 1982, moving there from Kent. He graduated from Kent State University, was a CPA and had worked for Steere Enterprises in accounting and previously for Venture Lighting and Smithers-Oasis. Arnie was past...

Donald Haskett

Donald Haskett

Dec 2, 2008

CUYAHOGA FALLS -Donald Bruce Haskett, 77, died December 2, 2008. Mr. Haskett was born in London, Ontario, Canada and was a longtime resident of Cuyahoga Falls. He had worked as a tool and die maker for Ford Motor Company for 34 years and had served with the U. S. Army. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Barbara;...

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