Obituaries

Oct 4, 2021

Together Again

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Daniel Soloveiko, 86, passed away peacefully in his home on October 4, 2021. He was born in Youngstown to the late Leonty and Mary Soloveiko and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 58 years. He worked as a chemical engineer retiring from Uniroyal Goodrich. He enjoyed hiking, fishing, gardening and spent...

Oct 3, 2021

Marcia Medkeff Hall

April 23, 1940 - October 3, 2021

Marcia, 81, was born in Akron, Ohio, to parents Anita M. and Wilbur F. Medkeff.  She graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School, class of '57, and Wittenberg University in 1961 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education.  While there, she was a member of...

Oct 2, 2021

Steven N. Sitts, 48, passed away unexpectedly October 2nd, 2021.

He was born February 14, 1973.  Steve was an intelligent, fun-loving person who was quick witted and always put a smile on your face.

Steve is survived by his one and only beautiful daughter, Samantha, and her mother Sarah Sitts; his loving parents, Don and...

Oct 1, 2021

New Franklin- Our beautiful Teri Lynn (Hausman) Edens passed away on Friday October 1st, 2021, after a hard fight to stay earthside. Born to the late William and Caroline Hausman; Teri was raised in Cuyahoga Falls and resided in New Franklin. She was a 1983 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls Highschool. Teri is survived by her fun-loving husband Christopher Edens,...

Sep 29, 2021

Thomas Matulin, 90, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully at his home on September 29, 2021 to join his Lord and Saviour. Tom was born in Akron, OH on August 4, 1931 to the late Steven and Mary Matulin. At 16 years of age, Tom joined the army using his brother Mike's name and went on to join the...

Sep 28, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Carl Butcher, 70, passed away September 28, 2021. He was a 1969 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and worked as one of the Stutzman Boys. Carl enlisted during the Vietnam War and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps, retiring as a Master Sergeant with 22 years of service to his country. His career...

Sep 26, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Ryan Morgan, 33, passed away unexpectedly on September 26, 2021. He was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School.

Ryan enjoyed traveling, hiking, cooking, swimming and football. He was very well read and had a passion for knowledge. Ryan was a wonderful artist and was very mechanically inclined. He was...

Sep 25, 2021

Patricia M. Gossard (Craddock), passed away on September 25, 2021 at 93. Born in Akron on August 27, 1928, she graduated from West High School in 1946 and lived most of her life in Cuyahoga Falls.

She was preceded in death by her husband Warren, daughter Tonya Danforth, and brother David Swearingen. Left to cherish her memory...

Sep 24, 2021

Michael Alan Rodkey, 67, of Cuyahoga Falls, OH passed away suddenly in his home on September 24th 2021. He was born in York, PA on September 14th, 1954. He was best known for his sense of humor, endless storytelling and love of sports and sports history. He knew everything there is to know about the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Indians...

Sep 23, 2021

John "JD" Edgecomb, 63, passed away September 23, 2021.

He was often called a "jack of all trades".  And as the saying goes, "A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one".  There wasn't much John couldn't do, and do very well - with the minor exceptions of...

Sep 22, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Leonard “Pete” Bloom, 92 of Cuyahoga Falls passed away peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease on September 22, 2021.

Leonard was born in Akron, the youngest of four children. He was a graduate of East High School where he played football. After graduation, Leonard worked at Goodyear as an accountant. He was...

Sep 21, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Bryan E. (Mac) McCoy, 86, passed away peacefully at home on September 21, 2021 in Medina.

Bryan was born in Akron, Ohio on December 5, 1934, to Hall and Marion McCoy.  He grew up in Kenmore and was a proud Kenmore Cardinal.  He graduated in 1952 and served his country in the U.S. Air...

Sep 19, 2021

Darryl L. Krakora, 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 19, 2021.  Darryl was born on September 20, 1953 in Cleveland, Ohio, son of the late Ralph and Ruth (Scibbe) Krakora.  He was raised in Streetsboro, Ohio, and graduated from Streetsboro High School, class of 1971.  He was very active on the high school football team, and...

Sep 19, 2021

Dr. Harry Shullo, 89, passed away on September 19, 2021.  He was born in Akron, the youngest son of the late Harry and Mary Shullo.  Dr. Shullo lived in the Akron area all his life and currently resided in Silver Lake.  Dr. Shullo lost his sight as a teenager, in an era where opportunities for a blind person did...

Sep 17, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Michael R. French, 78, of Cuyahoga Falls, OH passed away September 17, 2021. Due to complications from COPD. Michael loved to golf; he got a hole in one at Valley View Golf course. Debbie will miss him greatly, especially their trips and making memories together.

Preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Stella...

Sep 17, 2021

Howard L. Spicer Jr., 63, passed away September 17th, 2021.

He was born in Akron and resided in Stow for the past 37 years. Howard served his country for 4 years active duty in the U.S. Army followed by many years as a U.S. Army Reservist, in addition to working full time for Summit County Engineers as...

Sep 15, 2021

Mary C. (Lentini) Asente, age 96, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2021, surrounded by loving family. She was a resident at Continuing Healthcare of Cuyahoga Falls nursing home. The family would like to thank the staff there for caring for our mother. Special thanks also to Crossroads Hospice for their loving care and concern.

Mary was...

Sep 15, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Penny (Philen) Durastanti, 72, passed away September 15,2021. Let’s Celebrate Penny! On September 26, 2021 from 12pm-4pm, at the Munroe Falls Metro Park, Shady Beach Shelter, 521 South River Road, Munroe Falls, OH 44262.

Sep 15, 2021

ATWATER - James Charles Heaton, 51, passed away September 15, 2021.

Preceded in death by his grandparents, John B. and Mary A. Sporer; father, Earl D; he is survived by his mother, Nancy; daughters, Tara and Amanda Heaton; grandchildren, Tye and Eliza; siblings, Lynn, Jenny (Ian), John (Mary Ann), Thomas (Cheryl), Tim and Mary (Shawn); Special aunt...

Sep 14, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Lois (Appleman) Koplin, 90, passed away September 14, 2021. She was a lifelong Cuyahoga Falls Resident. Lois was extremely energetic and positive person who was endeared by many in the community.

Preceded in death by her husband, Dale Koplin in 1987; brothers, Richard, Robert and Thomas Appleman; great-grandson, Ryan Bauer; she is survived by...