Obituaries

Jan 18, 2022

Gary L. Bender, 85, passed away suddenly January 18, 2022 after a long illness, and is now with his heavenly father.

He was preceded in transition by his parents Ray and Zola, and wife Stella, and survived by his sister Marilyn and cousin Shirley Koehler.

A committal service is planned at Crown Hill Memorial Park in Twinsburg, OH. In lieu of...

Jan 17, 2022

Debra Ann Walters (nee Leisek), 69, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2022 after a short hospitalization with cancer.  She was born in Aurora, Colorado to the late Robert and Martha Leisek.  Debbie graduated from Akron North High School, Class of 1970 and the St. Thomas Hospital School of Nursing.  She worked as an RN for almost 40 years...

Jan 15, 2022

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Paul “Pete” P. Miles Jr., 74, passed away January 15, 2022. He was born in Akron to the late Paul and Rita Miles and was a lifetime Cuyahoga Falls resident. Pete was a 1965 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School going on to serve his country in the U.S.M.C. He worked for the City of Cuyahoga...

Jan 15, 2022

John Lawrence Ellsworth, 75, longtime resident of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on January 15, 2022.  Larry was born on August 4, 1946, in Akron, Ohio, son of the now deceased Jack and Eileen (Cassell) Ellsworth.  He was a 1964 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and went on to attend college at The Ohio State University and the University of...

Jan 12, 2022

Josephine “Jo” Stanovcak, 69, of Tallmadge, Ohio.

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our dear Mom, Grandma, sister, and friend. Jo passed away January 12, 2022 after fighting an 11 month battle with brain cancer. She faced her diagnosis with faith, optimism, and a peaceful spirit.

Jo was born in Youngstown,...

Jan 11, 2022

Joseph Gajovski, 56, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away suddenly from surgery complications on January 11, 2022. He was born to Raymond and Diane Gajovski on August 17, 1965 in Barberton, Ohio. Joe was raised in Clinton, Ohio and graduated from Northwest High School in 1985. For the last thirty years he worked as maintenance and machine repairmen which included,...

Jan 9, 2022

Green, Ohio - Our brother, son and friend Mark Wayne Edens (Barnette) passed into Heaven Sunday, January 9, 2022. Mark was born in Charleston, WV to his (late) mother, Audrey Jean Hart, and is survived by step-fathers, John Edens and Don Barnette.

 

Mark graduated from Green High school in 1979 and resided in Portland, Oregon for 30 years. Mark...

Jan 6, 2022

CUYAHOGA FALLS – On Thursday, January 6th, 2022, Gary Brian McDonald passed away peacefully at the age of 80. Gary was born on March 30th, 1941 to Marie McCauley and Francis Glenn McDonald. Gary graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1959 and attended Kent State University. Gary married the love of his life, Carol, on December 18th, 1964....

Jan 6, 2022

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Burt L.B. Urbano, 47, passed away January 6, 2022. He was a wonderful husband, an unbelievable father and a devoted son. Burt was a strong hard-working man. He was handsome with an amazing beard and great sense of humor. Burt loved working around the house, grilling, movies, playing with his girls and football. He was literally...

Jan 5, 2022

CUYAHOGA FALLS – STOW – Richard W. Cerrito Sr., 77, passed away on January 5, 2022.  He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Helen, and his brothers William and Kenneth.

Richard will be missed by his wife of (55 of years), Marie; children Richard (Tara) Cerrito Jr., Diane (Thomas) Overfield, grandchildren, Alexander (Emily) Overfield,...

Jan 5, 2022

STOW – The Rev. Donald L. Frerichs entered his eternal rest on January 5, 2021. He was born on May 1, 1937 in Hastings, Nebraska. He received his education at Decatur County (Kansas) High School, St. John’s (Winfield, Kansas) College, Concordia College (Seward, Nebraska), and Concordia Theological Seminary (Springfield, Illinois). He married Eileen Helm on August 23, 1963. Eileen...

Jan 4, 2022

Linda Margaret Lindsay, 79, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. She was born in Akron, Ohio, on November 26, 1942, and lived the majority of her life in Cuyahoga Falls. She was married to Ronald Lindsay on June 9, 1973. She enjoyed cooking, watching TV, and taking care of her cats.

She was preceded in death...

Jan 3, 2022

Dessiralou Bradley (nee Hidalgo) was called home to be with the Lord on January 3rd, 2022, at the age of 64. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 25th, 1957, to the late Desiderio Hidalgo and Evelyn Mashka.

She is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Patrick Bradley; sons Patrick (Erin), Desiderio (Katie), Juan...

Jan 2, 2022

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Robert “Bob” William Miller, 88, passed away on January 2, 2022. Bob was born on June 6th, 1933, in Akron, Ohio. In 1951 Bob graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School. After graduation Bob went on to serve in the United States Air Force (1955- 1959). Bob was a lifelong resident of Cuyahoga Falls. Early in life...

Jan 2, 2022

CUYAHOGA FALLS – James Robert “Bob” Smyth, 96, passed away January 2, 2022. He was born in Connellsville, PA to the late James Raymond and Leona Smyth and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 52 years. He was a WWII veteran serving his country in the U.S. Army going on to retire from the Atlantic Richfield Co. (Arco)...

Jan 1, 2022

Rose Marie Verleny (nee Jesser) 1932-2022

Rosie passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 1, 2022, at the age of 89 years.

She was a loving wife, mom, Gram, and Great-Gram. She is survived by her husband of 68 years Frank; children Jean Crawford (Tom), Matt Verleny, and Christine Verleny (Walter); grandchildren Dan Crawford (Lauren) and...

Dec 28, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Edna Louise “Lou” Pergins, 79, went home to be with the Lord on December 28, 2021. She was born in Akron to the late George and Edna Finegan and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 42 years. Lou was the oldest of nine siblings whom she loved very much. She was an adoring wife, mother...

Dec 26, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS – In our most loving memory of Brenda L. (Bates) Pennino who went home to be with our Lord on December 26, 2021. Born on May 5, 1961 in Akron, OH to Ken and Dorothy Granlee Bates, Mimi, as her grandchildren called her, was a caring individual who touched the lives of all who knew her. Brenda...

Dec 24, 2021

Robert R. Poitras, 80, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on December 24, 2021.  Bob was born on August 20, 1941 in Norwich, Connecticut and resided in Jewett City, Connecticut for many years before relocating to Cuyahoga Falls.  Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and retired from General Dynamics Electric Boat.  He later was employed at the Natatorium,...

Dec 17, 2021

David C. Henry, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away on December 17, 2021 at the age of 72.  David was born in Cleveland, Ohio and was a graduate of Highland High School.  He retired from USF Holland with almost 30 years of service, and was proud to receive an honor for driving 3 million miles...