Obituaries

Apr 23, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Wayne “Hank” J. Dement, 99, passed away April 23, 2021. He was born in Canton and resided in Cuyahoga Falls. Hank was a 1940 graduate of North High School going on to serve his country in the U.S. Navy. He attended the Central Academy of Art and the Chicago Art School. Hank worked as a Commercial...

Apr 22, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Janet P. Ragan, 91, passed away April 22, 2021. She was born in Akron to the late Roy and Eleanor Bland.

Preceded in death by her husband, Ralph H and sons, Jeffrey and Richard; she is survived by many cousins.

Friends may call 2 hours prior to a 12 PM funeral service...

Apr 16, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Kim R. (Bob) Franks, 65, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio passed away Friday April 16th, 2021 due to complications of a recent surgery. Kim was born November 18th, 1955 in Lancaster, PA to the late Gerald and Marguerite Franks. He graduated from East High School in 1974, retired from the City of Akron in 2008 and more...

Apr 16, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Mary R. Ahrens, 96, was reunited with the love of her life Marvin on April 16, 2021. Mary was a member of Pilgrim United Church of Christ and Cuyahoga Falls Chapter 245 of Eastern Star.

Mary was proceeded in death by her husband, Marvin, and her grandson Jimmy Ernewein

Mary is survived...

Apr 15, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Peter Madonia, 98, passed away April 15, 2021. He was lifelong area resident graduating from North High School. Peter was a WWII veteran serving his country in the Army Air Corp. He worked for Bears Furniture where he met his wife, Shirley. Then went on to work for Goodyear Tire and Rubber and eventually became an...

Apr 11, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS- Donald K. Neill, 87, passed away April 11, 2021. He was born in Akron and resided in Aurora for the past 3 years. Donald was a Korean War Veteran serving his country in the U.S. Army going on to retire from Ford Motor Company after 40 years of service. He was a longtime member of the Masons....

Apr 7, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS- Ralph Eugene Dickinson, age 89, departed this life at peace April 7, 2021. A lifelong resident of Cuyahoga Falls, he served in the Navy in the Korean War. He married his sweetheart, Eileen in 1955. Ralph was a retired painter and avid euchre player.

He leaves his wife of 65 years, Eileen Dickinson; daughter, Melody...

Apr 4, 2021

Brian Cross, 47 yrs, born August 22, 1973 passed away April 4, 2021, his late Grampa Walt’s birthday.

Brian enjoyed motorcycle racing and just having fun at Honda Hills. He was a gentle loving soul who possessed many talents. Brian had a profound love for animals and it showed in the special way he reacted with them....

Mar 28, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Kenneth Kuzas, 67, passed away March 28, 2021. He was a lifelong Cuyahoga Falls resident graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High in 1971. Ken worked as a surveyor for Bock and Clark and American National. He enjoyed anything outdoors, he never met a stranger and was generous to a fault.

Preceded in death by his...

Mar 28, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Jeanne M. Keller (Smith) age 94, passed away on March 28, 2021 in Cuyahoga Falls.

Born in Cuyahoga Falls on December 15, 1926, the daughter of the late Lyman and Ida Smith.  A graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School Class of 1945, she worked at Hanna Pharmacy and attended First Christian Church.  She lived...

Mar 28, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Josephine L. Kidd, 86, passed away March 28, 2021. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. She was a woman of many talents. Jo loved sewing, cooking, reading, quilting and sharing her skills with others. Jo loved working with her husband Bob designing their handmade teddy bears, "BearKidds" that were enjoyed by...

Mar 25, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS - JoAnn Hoogerhyde 85 years passed away peacefully in her apartment at Vitalia Sr Living and under the care of ELARA Hospice and her best nurse ever Rebecca May RN.

After high school in Cuyahoga Falls she attended Kent State University and subsequently was employed by Ohio Edison where she had a 40 year career....

Mar 23, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS – James “Jim” Neveadomi, 81, passed away on March 23, 2021. Jim was born in Tallmadge, Oh to the late Joseph and Johanna Neveadomi. He retired from the City of Cuyahoga Falls where he worked for 40 years. Jim loved the outdoors, where he enjoyed fishing and hunting.

In addition to his parents, Jim was...

Mar 18, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Robert J. McFadden K8RJM, 81, passed away March 18, 2021. He was born in Akron to the late Walter and Theresa McFadden. Robert grew up in the St. Vincent's Parish serving as an Alter Boy and graduating from St. Vincent's High School, where he still has many friends and contacts from high school days. After graduating...

Mar 16, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Margaret “Meg” Broadwater, 61, passed away March 16, 2021. She was a lifelong area resident graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High School 1977. She loved her dogs, the beach and spending time with friends and family.

Preceded in death by parents, Clayton and Helen Harless; she is survived by her husband of 24 years, Dean;...

Mar 15, 2021

Dick’s faith in God, his love of family, his devotion to writing and reading, and his passion for the game of baseball were the embodiment of Richard Hasler’s life.

The Reverend Dr. Richard A. Hasler left this world on March 15, 2021.  Born in Akron, Ohio on October 10,1929, Dick spent most of his youth in Pottsville,...

Mar 14, 2021

Harry E. Steele passed away March 14, 2021 at the age of 90. Born in Akron, Ohio November 6, 1930 to his late parents, Harry Sr. and Dorothy Steele. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his first wife, Eileen and sister, Sylvia Steele Jones.

He served in the United States Navy four years during...

Mar 4, 2021

Sadie Elizabeth (Waters) Horner

Sadie peacefully left this world on March 4, 2021, going home to be with her Lord in Heaven and to join her beloved husband Joe. Born in Akron, Ohio May 29, 1938, she lived in Akron until 1961, and then moved with Joe to Cuyahoga Falls. They were married 44 years when her...

Mar 2, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Katherine Virginia Jones, 94, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on March 2, 2021. She was born in Akron and resided in Silver Lake. Then she moved to Cuyahoga Falls. K. Virginia was happily married to her beloved husband Ed for 68 years, a loving mother of 8 children, 18 grandchildren and...

Mar 1, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Christine A. McCarthy (nee Medvetz) passed away March 1, 2021. Christine was preceded in death by her husband Robert. She was the beloved daughter of the late George and Olga Medvetz. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Joseph; sister, Georgine Riley; and brother-in-law, James Riley.

She is survived by her stepchildren,...