Obituaries

Feb 25, 2021

Ann K. Switka (Laczko), 85, of Stow passed away February 25, 2021 at Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls. Ann was born in 1935 in Clune, Pennsylvania to John and Katherine Laczko. She moved to Youngstown when she was a young child. She attended Holy Name School and Ursuline High School, graduating in 1953.

She retired in 2002 from...

Feb 25, 2021

Lois J. Kohut, 74, passed away February 25, 2021. She was born in Akron to the late Audra and Helen Overfield and resided in Cuyahoga Falls most of her life. Lois was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School going on to earn an associate degree from the University of Akron. She worked as a computer analyst for various...

Feb 23, 2021

KENT – Rollin “Denny” “Mousy” Drown, 71, passed away February 23, 2021. He was born in Akron to the late Rollin and Lily and resided in Kent most of his life. Denny was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the U.S. Army, going on to retire from Parker Hannifin. He enjoyed the outdoors and gardening.

Preceded in death...

Feb 23, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Floriene Moore, 85, passed away February 23, 2021. She was born in Louisville, KY resided in the Akron area. She is a retired LPN who enjoyed reading, dancing and gardening. She will be terribly missed by her family and friends.

Preceded in death by her son, Paul Harrell and her loving family; she is...

Feb 19, 2021

STOW - Jerry Edward Grimm came into this world on August 22, 1937 to Clarence and Nellie Grimm. He was a much-loved child who returned that devotion tenfold. From his early days on to his last, he was passionate about anything that could take a checkered flag, partaking in drag racing, off-road motorcycle, off-road buggies and Legend cars. This...

Feb 16, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Robert “Bob” L. Longfellow, 83, passed away February 16, 2021. He was born in Cygnet, OH  to the late Aurelius and Loretta Longfellow. Bob graduated from Athens High School, going on to earn a BA from Findley College and a MA from Bowling Green University. He was a U.S. Marine serving as an embassy guard in...

Feb 15, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS - On February 15th, 2021 our beloved father James Paul Roose went home to join his beloved wife of 51 years, Helen Virginia (Simm) Roose and be with their savior Jesus Christ. James was a beloved father of eight children, many grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

When our father was growing up he was an avid...

Feb 13, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS - George W. Lynn,88, passed away on February 13, 2021 and is once again reunited with his loving wife Eleanor. He retired from Ford Motor Company, Walton Hills Plant after 42 years. George loved his family, gardening, playing cards, and his dog Max.

George was preceded in death by his wife of over 60 years,...

Feb 13, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS –Suzanne R. (Warshauer) Obrycki, 66, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away at her home on February 13, 2021.

Suzanne was born in Denver, CO, on April 24, 1954, to Donna (Zolper) and Theodore Warshauer. She grew up in Denver until age 14 when she moved to the beautiful seaside town of Largs, Scotland, followed by a...

Feb 12, 2021

Mary Anne  Walls Jones ( Shoda), 96, passed away February 12, 2021.

Mary’s life is the catalyst to a television piece, “Ruby’s House,” that is in development, that spans from 1903 until present day. It will be produced in McComas, and Bluewell, West Virginia. It will be dedicated to, Mary Anne Shoda,  her life and legacy. She...

Feb 11, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Charlene D. Nelson-Forbes, 57, passed away February 11, 2021.

Charlene was born in Akron and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 32 years. She was a graduate of Lake High School going on to earn a BA and MA from the University of Akron. Charlene worked as a fifth-grade teacher with Akron Public...

Feb 10, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Joseph A. Blasio, 82, passed away February 10, 2021. He was born to Joseph and Lucile (Barone) Blasio on November 6, 1938, the younger brother to Mary Lou. He grew up on North Hill attending St. Hedwig's grade school along with North and St. Vincent High Schools. The family eventually moved to Cuyahoga Falls and he...

Feb 8, 2021

 

Norman Trommer, 95, of Pine Knolls Shore, NC passed away there unexpectedly on February 8, 2021.

 

He was born in Akron, OH July 3, 1925. After graduating from Stow High School he was drafted and joined the U.S. Navy to fight in WW2 serving from 1943 to 1945. As a petty officer aboard the USS. Bunker Hill he...

Feb 7, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Robert “Gary” White, 72, passed away February 6, 2021. He was raised in Barberton, graduated from Barberton High school, and resided in Cuyahoga Falls, OH for over 30 years. Gary was an Army veteran and retiree of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park where he spent 27 years doing what he loved being in nature. Gary was...

Feb 7, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Thelma Colleen Giorgio, 93, passed away February 7, 2021.

She was born in Akron to the late Frank and Thelma McCloskey and resided in Cuyahoga falls. She retired from Ohio Bell Telephone company and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. She participated in MSC club part of Cassanesse club, book club...

Feb 6, 2021

Anita Catignani, 55, passed away on February 6th, 2021, peacefully at home, after a courageous, hard fought battle against cancer.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Schneider.

Anita will be dearly missed by her father Mariano (Anna) Catignani; stepfather, Ronald Schneider; her sisters, Lisa (Chris) Mlnarik, Judy Catignani, and Betty Rae (Pat)...

Feb 4, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Dianne J. Allison, 84, passed away February 4, 2021. She was born in Wadsworth, OH to the late Glenn and Dorothy Hall and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 26 years. Dianne was a graduate of Wadsworth High School going on to earn a degree in communications from Heidelberg University in Tiffin, OH. She worked...

Feb 3, 2021

MUNROE FALLS – Katherine A. McMillen, 93, went home to be with the Lord February 3, 2021.

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit, you may abound in hope.” from Romans 15:13

Born in Akron and raised in Cuyahoga...

Jan 26, 2021

Joanne Elizabeth Cozad, 81, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away January 26, 2021.

Joanne was born in Akron, OH, and resided in Cuyahoga Falls her entire life, graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1957. She held many positions over the years with the Cuyahoga Falls School system including Attendant and Teacher's Aide, retiring in 2008 after many...

Jan 23, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS – William Arthur Harvey “Bill” was the epitome of a family man-to him nothing was more important.  Bill worked tirelessly to provide for his family and fulfill all their dreams big or small.  Bill was thoughtful, great with stories and jokes. He enjoyed his countless friends and frequent visits to Elks Lodge and Eagles. He was a...