Obituaries
Dale W. Platt
Dec 3, 2022
Dale W. Platt, 91, passed away December 3, 2022. Cremation will take place and there will be no services at this time. Arrangements entrusted to Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home and Crematory, 330-928-2147.
Jeffrey Dale Freeman
Nov 29, 2022
Jeffrey Dale Freeman, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away after a long illness, at home surrounded by family on November 29, 2022 at the age of 63.
Born April 12, 1959 - Jeff was a Free Bird. He had a passion for sports, both in watching and playing them. Jeff created his own backyard haven called "Wooden Eagle" where he spent...
Linda Mae Dimengo
Nov 25, 2022
“I still remember what we were both wearing the moment we met 47 years ago” – husband Joel
Just hours after celebrating Thanksgiving with her beloved family, Linda Mae Dimengo, Age 75, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2022.
From free‐spirited to spiritual, Linda’s journey began in the Sharon PA area where she attended elementary and high school, and soon...
Lynne McCormick
Nov 23, 2022
Lynne McCormick, age 65, passed away suddenly November, 23rd, 2022.
Lynne was a life-long resident of the Akron area, growing up in Cuyahoga Falls and West Akron. She attended Essex Grade School, Litchfield Junior High School, and Firestone High School where she played both clarinet and trumpet in the marching and concert bands. In addition to her musical talent...
David C. Gohr
Nov 23, 2022
David C. Gohr, 79, of Akron, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2022 surrounded by family. David was born on February 19, 1943 in Cleveland, OH, son of the late Carl and Ruth Gohr. He was a graduate of John Carroll University. David honorably served in the Navy as a CT for 4 years, and went on to work at...
Bette Toole
Nov 22, 2022
CUYAHOGA FALLS- Bette Toole, 87, passed away November 22, 2022. She was born in Parma to the late Ralph and Anna Wearley. Bette served her country in the U.S.M.C. and retired from Goodyear where she worked in customer service. She was an avid reader, loved to dance, was member of the First United Methodist Church and was devoted to her...
Shirley Louise Smith
Nov 22, 2022
Shirley Louise Baker Smith was born on September 12, 1929, in Akron, Ohio. She was the beloved daughter of Jack L. Baker and Enessa Briney. Her older brother Jackie died when he was an infant before she was born. She had two younger brothers, Sydney and Richard.
She lived in Cuyahoga Falls and Cleveland as a child and graduated from Falls...
John C. "Jack" Pierson
Nov 20, 2022
Tallmadge – John C. “Jack” Pierson, 75, passed away on November 20, 2022, after a prolonged illness.
Jack was the son of the late Dr. Marshall and Mary Helen Pierson. Jack was formally a member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church in Akron, OH and was currently a member of St. Eugene Catholic Church in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. Besides being...
Gary E. Kinsey
Nov 20, 2022
SILVER LAKE – Gary E Kinsey, 79, passed away November 20, 2022. He was born in Akron, OH to the late Taylor and Colette Kinsey and was a longtime Silver Lake resident. Gary retired from BP of America after 42 years of service, where he worked in various engineering and contracting compacities, including work on the Alaskan Pipeline. He was...
Cindy Diane Owens
Nov 19, 2022
Cindy Diane Owens, 56, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022. Cindy was born on June 4, 1966 to Raymond Ambroziak and Joan (Murphy) Lopresto in West Chester, PA. She graduated from Medina High School, Medina, OH.
Cindy married Richard Owens on October 20, 1990, at Oak Hill Presbyterian Church in Akron, OH. They resided in Wadsworth, OH and...
Dennis Ray Fickey, Sr.
Nov 19, 2022
ROOTSTOWN – Dennis Ray Fickey Sr, 73, passed away November 19, 2022. He was born in Stow and attended Stow High School. Dennie resided in Rootstown for the past 33 years. He worked as a mechanic, farmer and was an experienced carpenter, building a couple of his own houses. Dennie was a very respectful, humble and hardworking man. He was...
Janice Lloyd
Nov 17, 2022
CUYAHOGA FALLS – Janice Lloyd, mother and adored wife of 75 years passed away November 17 at 94. Born in Akron to Thomas and Eva Roderick, she resided in Cuyahoga Falls. Janice was a 1946 graduate of North High School and was a member of Rainbow Girls, La Sertoma and the First United Methodist Church.
Preceded in death by...
Ruth Kathleen Hughes
Nov 14, 2022
Ruth Kathleen (Stephenson) Hughes
8/23/28-11/14/22
Ruth “Kathleen” Hughes was born in Akron, but grew up in Ironton, Ohio. She graduated from Ironton High School in 1946. After working for three years, she enrolled at Denison University as a Music major. Early in her first year, she met Robert Hughes, a senior, and her plans changed. They were married in...
James Matthew Sampson
Nov 13, 2022
With the heaviest of hearts, we announce the passing of my beloved husband, Jim Sampson, who was also a beloved father & stepfather, grandfather, son, brother, and uncle.
Jim resided in Cuyahoga Falls for most of his life and for reasons only God fully knows, it was there at his residence on Sunday, November 13, 2022, that his kind, easy-going,...
Daniel Michael Boyle
Nov 11, 2022
STOW – Daniel Michael Boyle, 66, passed away on November 11, 2022. Born on March 28, 1956, He was a member of St. Eugene Catholic Church, and a 20-plus years employee of the Cleveland MetroParks of Cuyahoga County.
Daniel is preceded in death by his mother and father, Ann and Joseph Boyle; brother-in-law, Alan Lazor; father and mother-in-law, John...
Karen Sue Pollitt
Nov 9, 2022
CUYAHOGA FALLS – Karen Sue Pollitt, 75, passed away November 9, 2022. She was born in Barberton and lived most her life in the Cuyahoga Falls area, graduating from Falls High in 1964. Karen retired from the City of Cuyahoga Falls Street Dept. She enjoyed spending time with her family and most of all her grandchildren.
Preceded in death...
Loretta Ann Hestley
Nov 6, 2022
CUYAHOGA FALLS – Loretta Ann Hestley, 76, passed away on November 6, 2022. She was born to the late Joseph and Gertrude O’Hagan on June 3, 1946, in Rochester, NY.
She was preceded in death by her parents and numerous aunts and uncles.
Loretta will be missed by her husband of (57) years, Bruce; children, Christina (Bryan) Mehaffie,...
Stephen Brightman
Oct 29, 2022
CUYAHOGA FALLS – Stephen Brightman, 77, passed away October 29, 2022. He was born in Akron to the late Stanton and Nancy Brightman. Steve was a graduate of 1963 Cuyahoga Falls High School going on to earn a BS in Business from Kent State University. He owned and operated Brightman Enterprises a roofing and construction company. Steve was an avid...
Pamella A. Sampson
Oct 27, 2022
STOW – Pamella A. Sampson passed away peacefully on October 27th, 2022, after being ill for quite some time. She was born on March 14th, 1948, in Akron, OH.
She leaves behind her loving husband of 29 years, Michael T. Sampson; loving son, Robert Lawrence and his wife, Mindy Lawrence. She also leaves behind her precious two grandsons, Jordan and...
Susan Marazza
Oct 25, 2022
CUYAHOGA FALLS – Susan Marazza, 62, passed away October 25, 2022. She was born in St. Paul Minnesota to the late Clayton J. and Betty Lou Johnson and resided in Cuyahoga Falls.
Preceded in death by her parents and her son, Jonathan James Marazza; she is survived by her son, Nick (Laura) Marazza; grandchildren, Brooke, Lucas, Giovanni and Cecilia;...
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