Obituaries

Doris Snyder

Doris Snyder

Aug 27, 2022

Cuyahoga Falls-Doris Snyder, 100, died August 27, 2022, after a period of declining health.

Born in Overton, WV July 7, 1922, to J.G. and Geraldine (Fickey) Sheets, she lived in FL, TX, NC, mainly Cuyahoga Falls, and most recently KS.

Doris married the love of her life, William H., August 12, 1944, and were together 55 years until...

Charles R. "Chuck" Bair

Charles R. "Chuck" Bair

Aug 26, 2022

Charles R. “Chuck” Bair, 69, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 26th, 2022. Chuck was an amazing, hard working, dedicated man who touched the lives of many. He leaves behind many friends and family members who loved him dearly. 

Calling hours will be held 5:30-7:30 PM on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at the Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home, 1930 Front St., Cuyahoga...

James LaCroix

James LaCroix

Aug 26, 2022

Cuyahoga Falls- James LaCroix, 70, passed away unexpectedly on August 26th, 2022. He graduated from Firestone High School and proudly served in the US Air Force as a helicopter mechanic. He was a longtime resident of Cuyahoga Falls, retiring from Coltene Whaledent in 2019 after 33 years of service.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, James Joseph and...

Richard E.  Geul Jr.

Richard E. Geul Jr.

Aug 21, 2022

Cuyahoga Falls-Richard Geul, 80, passed away on August 21, 2022. Richard was a lifelong Cuyahoga Falls resident and spent 43 years working in customer service. He was a fun loving and caring person to all that he met. Richard was loved by everyone for humor and quick wittedness. He will be missed by everyone that he has come into contact...

Marcia Hachtel Luce

Marcia Hachtel Luce

Aug 16, 2022

On August 16th, 2022, Marcia Hachtel Luce died in Wilmington, Delaware. She was 97 years old.

 

Marcia is survived by her children, Martha Manning of Wilmington DE, William Luce, Jr. of Elizabeth City NC, and Fredrick Luce of Hillsborough NC; and grandchildren Nathan Manning of Greenville SC, Benjamin Manning of Charlotte NC, Maggie Manning Pruitt of Cantonsville MD, Emily...

Roy V. Burnett, Jr.

Roy V. Burnett, Jr.

Aug 14, 2022

Roy Burnett also affectionately known as “Buckeye” by some passed peacefully surrounded by friends and family Sunday evening August 14th, 2022. Most importantly Roy liked to say, “always smile and be nice to everyone.” In life he loved basketball and started at center for the Cuyahoga Falls Black Tigers before graduating. He was an avid outdoorsman who flew airplanes and...

Christie Lynn (Berdyck) Conrad

Christie Lynn (Berdyck) Conrad

Aug 12, 2022

Cuyahoga Falls- Christie Lynn (Berdyck) Conrad, 69, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2022 at Hickory Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center after a long, courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis.

Christie was born June 25th, 1953 to Carol (Averill) Berdyck and Francis (Frank) Berdyck in Akron, Ohio. She continued to live in the Akron area her entire life. She was a...

Thomas  O. Myers, Jr.

Thomas O. Myers, Jr.

Aug 11, 2022

Thomas O. Myers, Jr., 79, of Akron, OH traveled to the great train yard in the sky on August 11, 2022.  Tom was born in Rutland, VT and moved around the country during and after WWII with his parents until they settled in Northeast Ohio around 1950.  He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1962 and went on to...

Nancy E. Oplinger

Nancy E. Oplinger

Aug 11, 2022

Cuyahoga Falls- Nancy E. Oplinger, 87, passed away peacefully August 11, 2022. She was born in Cleveland to the late John and Julia Kapis. Nancy was a 1953 graduate of Wellington High School and attended Miami University. She retired from Akron General Medical Center after 39 years of service.

Preceded in death by her siblings Richard Kapis, Geraldine Hassler...

Joseph Malcosky

Joseph Malcosky

Aug 6, 2022

Cuyahoga Falls-Joseph Malcosky, 84, passed away August 6, 2022. He was born in Paterson, NJ to the late Joseph A. and Marie. Joseph was a 1956 graduate of Hudson High School going on to attend both Case Western Reserve and The Ohio State University. He owned and operated Ohio Foundry Inc. and was a very avid automotive enthusiast.

Preceded in...

Gloria Mayhew

Gloria Mayhew

Aug 3, 2022

Cuyahoga Falls- Gloria Mayhew, 71, passed away August 3, 2022. She was born in in Woodland, PA and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 9 years. Gloria retired from ODOT after 30 years of service. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and a loving sister. 

Preceded in death by her parents, Harry L. Sr. and Leona Mayhew;...

Borivoj "Bora" Mergl

Borivoj "Bora" Mergl

Aug 2, 2022

Cuyahoga Falls- Borivoj Mergl, 84, passed away August 2, 2022. Bora was born February 7,1938 in Kuzmin, Serbia (former Yugoslavia).

Bora’s childhood years were made difficult by World War II, and later by an education cut short due to family obligations. He married Radica Pokrajac in 1967. With their two daughters, they moved to the United States in 1974....

Irene Raupach

Irene Raupach

Jul 31, 2022

Cuyahoga Falls- Irene Raupach, 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Western Reserve Hospital on July 31, 2022. She lived a long and full life. Irene was born and raised in Germany in 1933. Her childhood was filled with tragedy from World War II. She met and married James E. Raupach October 18, 1955 and moved to the U.S....

Linda Marie Lang

Linda Marie Lang

Jul 31, 2022

Linda Marie Lang (nee Pedery), 65, passed away peacefully July 31, 2022. She was born in Cleveland to the late Stephen and Dorothy Pedery and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 45 years. Linda retired from the paramedical field. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother. Linda was an avid gardener and loved rescuing and caring for her dogs,...

Barbara  Jane Thompson

Barbara Jane Thompson

Jul 30, 2022

Barbara Jane Thompson, 70, passed away on July 30, 2022. She was born to the late Alfred and Evelyn Neusser in Akron, OH, on September 22, 1951. Barbara retired from a career in nursing.

She was preceded in death by her husband, David D. Thompson and sister, Marjorie Ann Hess.

Barbara will be missed by her son William Allison (Elizabeth...

Frederick J. Hummel

Frederick J. Hummel

Jul 25, 2022

Frederick "Fred" James Hummel passed away unexpectedly on July 25, 2022.

He was born on April 23, 1975, in Akron. He grew up in Cuyahoga Falls and was a 1993 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School.

Fred went on to Ohio University, where he was a Beta Theta Pi fraternity member. Upon graduating with a degree in finance in 1997,...

Carrie E. Merakian/Betty Fulton

Carrie E. Merakian/Betty Fulton

Jul 23, 2022

Carrie Merakian/Betty Fulton passed away July 23, 2022 at the age of 90. The daughter of the late James and Hazel Beard.

She graduated from old South High School in June 1949. She was employed by Nobil Shoe Company from 1952 to 1978. She was a member of Northminster Church. She met her husband Michael Merakian at the Cuyahoga Falls...

Lyndsie Marie Secreto

Lyndsie Marie Secreto

Jul 23, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the untimely passing of our dearly beloved Lyndsie Marie Secreto on July 23, 2022.  Lyndsie was 38 years old and resided in Cuyahoga Falls, where she graduated high school in 2002.  She was a cheerleader, on the golf team and ski club. She excelled in the M&M’s show choir due to her...

Anthony Michael Secreto

Anthony Michael Secreto

Jul 23, 2022

Anthony Michael Secreto of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away suddenly on July 23rd at the age of 43. He was a graduate of Garfield High School, class of 1997 where he was an outstanding soccer goal keeper. Tony went on to play soccer in many adult leagues. He had a love for all Ohio sports, especially The Ohio State University.

Tony...

Larry Charles Hovatter

Larry Charles Hovatter

Jul 21, 2022

Larry Charles Hovatter, 69, of Cuyahoga Fall, Ohio passed away peacefully on July 21, 2022.  Larry was born July 22, 1952, in Akron, Ohio.  He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1970.  After high school Larry spent 6 years in the National Guard.

Larry worked at Associated Materials (Alsides) for 43 years.  He started there loading docks and retired...

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