Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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...

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
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
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;...

Mary Purda
Nov 30, 2008
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Mary Purda, 85, passed away November 30th, 2008. Born in Akron, Mrs. Purda moved to Cuyahoga Falls in 1956. She was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening and shopping. Preceded in death by husband James; brother Andy, sisters Elizabeth, Helen and Margaret, granddaughter Mariann, she is survived by daughters Carolyn, and Barbara and Susan; son James A.; grandchildren...
Luella Fabian
Nov 28, 2008
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Luella June Fabian, 77, passed away November 28, 2008. Mrs. Fabian was born in Warren, moved to Akron, and has lived in Cuyahoga Falls since 1964. She had worked at Country Place Nursing Home, was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church, and was active in Girl Scouts (Scout Leader). Preceded in death by her husband John...

Inez Schoonover
Nov 25, 2008
CUYAHOGA FALLS -Inez G. Schoonover was born June 18, 1923 in Akron and passed away November 25, 2008 at her residence after a courageous struggle with breast cancer. She retired from B. F. Goodrich with 42 years service and had attended High Street Christian Church. She is survived by her brother, Ray (Fran) Schoonover of Centranella, FL; niece, Sandy McKown...
Harold Brown
Nov 25, 2008
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Harold Roger Brown, 85 passed away November 25, 2008. Mr. Brown was born in Akron, OH, was a 1941 graduate of North High School and served in the Army during WWII. He had resided most of his life in the Hudson, Silver Lake area and was the owner and president of Frank R. Brown & Sons, mason...