Obituaries

Nov 18, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Mary J. Warner, 74, passed away November 18, 2021. She was born in Akron to the late James and Magdelene Costill and was a lifelong Cuyahoga Falls resident. Mary was a 1965 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School going on to earn a cosmetology license from Gerber Beauty College. She worked for various beauty salons including...

Nov 13, 2021

On Saturday, November 13, 2021, David Peter Filing passed away at the age of 72. David was born on April 12, 1949. He was preceded in death by his mother, Fern, and father, Peter. He is survived by his wife Barbara, and stepson Brett Drummond; half brothers and half sisters, Jean (Pelletier) Corcoran, Elizabeth (Pelletier) Purden, George, Robert and Richard Pelletier, Anna (Pelletier) Molino,...

Nov 12, 2021

Joyce Howard, 81, passed away at home on November 12, 2021, surrounded by family. She was born in Akron to the late Clyde and Katie Bowen. She resided in the Akron area for most of her life. She was most recently employed by Time Warner Cable.

Joyce was preceded in death by her sister, Jeannine Genovese and...

Nov 6, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Rosemary Holland, 80, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away peacefully on November 6, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 30, 1941, in Akron, Ohio to Michael and Mary Pappano.

Rosemary graduated from St. Vincent’s High School in 1959. She married Bill Holland on August 19, 1961. Rosemary lived and worked...

Nov 4, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Gregory Anthony Novelli, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on November 4, 2021 from complications related to Alzheimer's Disease. He was 71 years old. Greg was born on June 10, 1950 in Akron, OH and lived his entire life in the Akron/Cuyahoga Falls area. He was a 1968 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. He then attended...

Nov 4, 2021

Carrie Lynn Darden (Jenkins) passed away peacefully on November 4, 2021 to be in the everlasting arms of her loving husband Don Darden.

Survived by her father John Jenkins, children Amy (Brian) Frackelton, Dean (Karen) Darden, Dennis (Pam) Darden, Donnie (Cheri) Darden and her pride and joy, her grandchildren Austin, Sydney, Nick, Zach, and Heather.

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Oct 30, 2021

Charlotte M. Mains, 90, of Stow, passed away on October 30, 2021.  She was born on May 4, 1931 in Akron, OH, and grew up in Barberton before settling in the Cuyahoga Falls and Stow areas.

Following high school, Charlotte attended Ohio Northern University, where she met her future husband Robert.  After obtaining her Bachelor of Science...

Oct 30, 2021

Glenn Earl Smith passed peacefully at home October 30, 2021. Born in Norwood, Ohio on September 1st, 1929, to Florence Elizabeth and John C. Smith. Glenn was employed by General Tire International travelling throughout the world. A veteran of the Korean War, he received a bronze star in 1953 while serving on the front lines and was promoted to...

Oct 23, 2021

Rita M. Young, 94 years young, passed away October 23, 2021. Mrs. Young was born in Bayonne, New Jersey, raised in Barberton and resided in Cuyahoga Falls most of her life. She was a kind, loving and generous person who devoted her life to her family.  She was proud to have retired as a "Household Engineer" (as she referred...

Oct 23, 2021

Warren, Ohio – Donna Bellay, 76, passed away on October 23,2021. She was born to the late John and Urla Faye Bertleff on October 11, 1945. Donna was a 1963 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School. In 1969 she became a Bank Teller at Second National Bank and retired in 2009 from Huntington Bank as the Head Bank...

Oct 21, 2021

KENT- Brian Pennino, Jr. was born on April 27, 1989, in Akron, OH, to Brian and Brenda Pennino. Brian transitioned to eternal rest on Thursday, October 21, 2021.

He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 2007 and attended The University of Akron. Brian loved baseball and was a stellar athlete, breaking many records in the sport....

Oct 15, 2021

Sean Longville, 33, passed away on October 15, 2021.

Sean was born January 29, 1988 to parents Joseph Longville and Jan Poda. Sean spent his life in Akron, Ohio and was a 2006 graduate of Coventry High School. Sean developed a career as a welder and perfected his trade in fabrication. Sean married his wife Ashley in...

Oct 15, 2021

Stow-Kent, Ohio– Kathryn Krise (Horning), 55, was tragically taken away from us on October 15, 2021. She was born to Helen and Thomas Horning on July 12, 1966. Kathy was a free-spirit. She would always light up the room.  Everyone she met loved her and she had so much love to give. Kathy was a very selfless person always...

Oct 11, 2021

Vincent Greer Leiter, 26, passed away unexpectedly on October 11, 2021.  He had recently been diagnosed with Leukemia and had a positive outlook and a fighting spirit.  A 2013 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School, he was active in marching band, Symphonic Band, and Gold Tones.  He attended Kent State University and studied Fashion Merchandising for two years.  Following...

Oct 6, 2021

Charles "Chuck" A. Pardee, 66, long time resident of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away October 6, 2021.  Chuck worked at Graco Children's Products in Macedonia for many years, and went on to retire from Billow's Funeral Home.  He enjoyed working out in the yard, riding his bike, and working on his cars.  He greatly valued his close neighbors.

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Oct 5, 2021

Christina Marie Hiner (Peters), 66, gained her official angel wings on Monday, October 5, 2021. She joins her son, Adam, above, but is now watching over her husband of 41 years, Gary, her daughter, Lisa (Charlie) Kilbel, and the apple-of-her-eye granddaughter, Addison Gina. Christa was not only an amazing wife, mom, and grandma, but she filled many additional roles:...

Oct 4, 2021

JACKSONVILLE, NC – Helen Robinson Lawhead, 94, of Jacksonville, NC passed away in her home on Monday, October 4, 2021. She was born December 6, 1926 in Summerfield, OH to Charles & Hannah Robinson. She lived her life loving and raising her children, grandchildren & great grandchildren, and being married for 58 years to George Lawhead, who preceded her...

Oct 4, 2021

Richard (Dick) E. Kight, 80, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully October 4, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Ethel (McKenzie) Kight; and former wife and long-time friend, Margaret Sue (Brouse) Kight-Stricklen.

Richard will be dearly missed by his children, Pam (Terry) Hughes and Jim (Karen) Kight; grandchildren, Amy, Kyle,...

Oct 4, 2021

Bonnie L. Earnest, 78, of Tallmadge, passed away after a short illness on October 4, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her parents Stanley Fifer and Ruth (Timms) Carlyon.

Bonnie will be dearly missed by her children, Lori (David) Workman and Reed (April) Earnest; grandchildren, Torrie (Matt) Webster, Brittany Petrosky, Tommy (Hannah) Earnest, and...

Oct 4, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS - John (Jack) David Cardille passed away on October 4, 2021, surrounded by his loved ones. He was our much beloved husband, father, grandfather, papa, brother, uncle, and friend to all. Jack was born in Sharon, Pennsylvania, on July 20, 1935. He was a proud marine and married the love of his life, Sandy, on July 9,...