Obituaries

Robert Arland Hively

Robert Arland Hively

Jun 24, 2022

Robert Arland Hively, still striving to understand the unity of science and religion at the age of 101, died peacefully in hospice care on Friday June 24, 2022, in Akron, Ohio. Bob was born in Salem, Ohio, on the 27th of April 1921 to William Leroy Hively and Irene Katy J. Miles. He began his education in a one-room schoolhouse...

Ronald J. Schneider

Ronald J. Schneider

Jun 24, 2022

Cuyahoga Falls- Ronald J. Schneider, 89, passed away June 24, 2022. Ron was a Korean War Veteran serving his country in the U.S.M.C. He went on to retire from Ohio Edison retiring after 45 years of service. Ron never missed an opportunity to pull a prank. He was very active after retirement enjoying life and time with family and friends....

Ruth May Kellar

Ruth May Kellar

Jun 24, 2022

Cuyahoga Falls- Ruth May Kellar, 83, passed away June 24, 2022. She was born in Oklahoma, PA and resided in Austintown, OH the majority of her life before moving to Cuyahoga Falls for the past 17 years. Ruth was a 1956 graduate of Washington Township High School going on to retire from General Electric after 38 years of service. She...

Frances Ann Powell

Frances Ann Powell

Jun 19, 2022

Frances “Ann” Powell of Cuyahoga Falls, OH passed away on June 19, 2022.  Born in Indiana, PA on February 5, 1945 to George and Loretto Kennedy, she grew up the youngest of five children.  Ann is preceded in death by her siblings, Joan George, Patricia McCarthy, and Mary Kay Kennedy and is survived by her brother, George “Butch” Kennedy.

After...

Alberta L. Fawcett

Alberta L. Fawcett

Jun 15, 2022

Alberta Fawcett, 93, of Bath, Ohio, died June 15, 2022. Alberta was born to Eldon and Lelah Ramga in Wapakoneta, Ohio.

Alberta attended Bowling Green State University where she met the Love of her life, Robert Fawcett. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Education in 1950. She taught 2nd grade in Michigan for a few years when she decided...

James W. Urban

James W. Urban

Jun 11, 2022

James William Urban passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at the age of 80.

He worked for the Cuyahoga Falls Water Department for over 20 years. He loved being outdoors, especially working in his yard. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents Bill and Portia,...

Betty Jane (Hanes) Schumann

Betty Jane (Hanes) Schumann

Jun 9, 2022

Betty Jane (Hanes) Schumann, 95, passed away quietly at home, on June 9th, 2022.

Betty was born on October 18th, 1926, to the parents of Samuel and Mary (Wolf) Fletcher in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, where she resided most of her life. Betty graduated in 1945 from Cuyahoga Falls High School and then met and married Floyd in 1953. She worked...

Christina Ellie Rodites

Christina Ellie Rodites

Jun 8, 2022

Christina Ellie Rodites, 67, of Cuyahoga Falls, a prayer warrior went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 8, 2022.  Christina was born in Akron, Ohio on September 24, 1954; daughter of the late Harry N. and Maria (Anthemiadis) Rodites. 

 

Christina was a member of the Cuyahoga Chapel Church of God, and was best known for...

David Allen Roller

David Allen Roller

May 27, 2022

David Allen Roller, 75, of Randolph, passed away on May 27, 2022.  He was born on April 24, 1947 in Ashland, Ohio.  Following high school, David joined the Army and went on to serve in the Vietnam War.  He retired from General Motors in 2001 with 31 years of service.  He was also a Native American of the Lenape Tribe....

James M. Hamill

James M. Hamill

May 25, 2022

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio - James M. Hamill, 71, passed away in the early morning hours on May 25, 2022 following a long illness.

     Jim was born in Akron, Ohio on January 18, 1951 and was so fortunate to be adopted by Jim and Donna Hamill.  He grew up in Silver Lake, along with his sister Christy.  He met life-long...

John T.  Hagy, Jr. "AA8QV"

John T. Hagy, Jr. "AA8QV"

May 25, 2022

John T. Hagy, Jr. “AA8QV”, age 72, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away unexpectedly May 25, 2022, at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. He was attending the Dayton Hamvention, a celebration of amateur radio and a delight for him each year.

 

Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late John T. and Anne Fair Hagy. He was preceded...

Sally M. Wood

Sally M. Wood

May 25, 2022

Sally M. Wood, 87, passed away May 25, 2022. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many.  She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

 

Sally was preceded in death by her parents, George and Virginia Carey; husband, Clifford Wood; daughter, Janet McGuinness, and step-daughter, Michelle Bowser.

 

She is survived by her...

Terry Lynn Kelley

Terry Lynn Kelley

May 14, 2022

Cuyahoga Falls- Terry Lynn Kelley (Troxell), 67, born January 5th 1955 took the hand of our Lord on Saturday May 14th, 2022.

 

Terry Lynn , “Ter-Bear,” Ter-ma, Matriarch and caretaker of the Troxell-Kelley clans, will be missed beyond what words can capably describe.

 

Terry leaves to this earth the love of her life, husband and best friend, retired...

William "Bill" Nay

William "Bill" Nay

May 14, 2022

Cuyahoga Falls- William “Bill” Nay finished his battle with cancer on May 14, 2022. He was born to Maxine and Marshall Nay on November 24, 1956. He was an avid sportsman and loved hunting and fishing. He was a proud to be a member of the Eagles 2207 Family.

He leaves behind the love of his life, Tina; His daughter,...

Margaret Marcine Krumeich

Margaret Marcine Krumeich

May 14, 2022

AKRON- Margaret Marcine (Drown) Krumeich, March 11, 1932 to May 14, 2022.

Born 4th of 6 children to Velma and George Drown. Married to Thomas Krumeich. All of whom preceded her in death.

 

She leaves behind 3 children, 2 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and friends.  

 

She loved gardening, playing volleyball and watching football on...

Larry  J. Hoffman

Larry J. Hoffman

May 13, 2022

Akron- Larry Hoffman, 75, left us suddenly on May 13, 2022. He enjoyed spending time fishing with his buddies, going to the casino with his wife and daughter. Most of all he loved his family. All who knew Larry knew how much he hated Jo-Jo’s.

 

Larry is preceded in death by his wife, Joyce; He is survived by his...

Lisabeth Anne Dayton

Lisabeth Anne Dayton

May 13, 2022

Lisabeth A. Dayton, 41, of Canton, passed away May 13, 2022.  She was born on April 17, 1981 in San Francisco, California.  Lisabeth was a wonderful chef who had a big heart.  She was beautifully strong and independent, and went out of her way to care for others.

She will be dearly missed by her children, Aniyah (Torrin) and Diante...

La Von Beth Scott Wankum

La Von Beth Scott Wankum

May 12, 2022

Cuyahoga Falls- La Von Beth Scott Wankum departed for eternity on May 12, 2022.  She was born April 22, 1933, the third of three daughters of Robert Dudley and Sophie Emma Lau Scott of Melrose, Wisconsin. She graduated with the class of 1951 of Melrose High School. To earn tuition for college, she worked summers and after classes as a...

Jerry A. Kerr

Jerry A. Kerr

May 12, 2022

Cuyahoga Falls- Jerry A. Kerr, 90, passed away on May 12th from dementia related complications.

A nearly life-long resident of Cuyahoga Falls, Jerry graduated from Falls High in January 1951. He was a regular attendee of the JBI's monthly breakfasts.  

Jerry served in the Navy during the Korean War. He then enlisted for less hazardous duty with the US Postal...

Robert  R. Ritchie

Robert R. Ritchie

May 8, 2022

Cuyahoga Falls- Robert R. Ritchie, 79, passed away on May 8, 2022. He was born in Ravenna, OH, to the late Frank and Olive Ritchie. Robert cared about his community serving in the Army National Guard and as an Akron Police Officer from 1968 to 1987. He was also a past-president of the Ohio Crime Prevention Association. He also ran...

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