Obituaries

Oct 14, 2020

CUYAHOGA FALLS – On Wednesday, October 14th, Marcia Ann Crolley (Crabtree) went with God after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. She was a loving mother, sister, wife, grandparent and aunt.

Marcia was born on February 20th, 1951 in Akron, Ohio to the late John William and Marjorie Crabtree. She graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1969. In...

Oct 13, 2020

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Stephen L. Johnson, 55, passed away on October 13th at 11:58 pm with Jeanine and Dustin by his side.

After a year and a half long battle with lung cancer, he fought the good fight, now is finally able to rest peacefully. A loving family man, Steve worked passionately in life to guarantee that...

Oct 11, 2020

SILVER LAKE - Jane Ashworth, 83 passed away peacefully on October 11, 2020 in Hudson, Ohio with her family by her side.

She was born in Oldham, England. In 1963, Jane and her husband Andrew travelled across the Atlantic Ocean on the Queen Elizabeth II and immigrated to the United States. She resided in LaGrangeville, New York...

Oct 8, 2020

Dolores Igleheart, 82, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on October 8, 2020 surrounded by her family. Dolores was born on July 21, 1938 in Braddock, Pennsylvania to John and Catherine McMuldren.  She married her high school sweetheart, Henry P. Igleheart, Jr.in 1958, and together they shared 62 years of marriage.  Dolores was devout in her Catholic faith, often volunteering...

Oct 7, 2020

CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH- Willis Lansing Hitchcock passed away peacefully at 96 years old on October 7, 2020 at the Western Reserve Masonic Community in Medina, Ohio. He was the son of Catherine Hitchcock Goering and Willis Hitchcock, born February 11, 1924. Willis was adored by his paternal grandparents. He was raised in Ilion and attended Ilion High School.

Oct 5, 2020

TALLMADGE -- Wanda Mae (Lind) Baker, 95, passed away October 5, 2020.

Wanda was born on April 8, 1925, in Akron, Ohio, to John and Rebecca Lind, one of four daughters. While a cheerleader at Cuyahoga Falls High School, she met Harold Baker, the love of her life. Wanda graduated in 1943; after Harold completed his service...

Oct 5, 2020

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Yvonne Lou Sebastian, 83 years of age, passed away on October 5, 2020. Yvonne was born on January 9, 1937 in Clay Center, NE to Herb and Laura Schlachter. She lived in Holdrege, NE for most of her life, graduating from Holdrege High School. She took her Medical Technology training at Lincoln General Hospital, in Lincoln,...

Oct 4, 2020

STOW – Danielle Marie Morgan, 25, passed away unexpectedly on October 4, 2020.

She spent her childhood in Cuyahoga Falls, moving to Ashland as a young adult, where she began her family. She cultivated love and nurture for her children and aspired for them to do great things. She was a kind gentle soul and was a...

Oct 1, 2020

AnnaBelle Fivekiller, long-time resident of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully in her home of over 30 years on October 1, 2020 at the age of 93.

Anna was born on October 22, 1926 in Madison County, Ohio. Anna grew up on the family farm, and it was there that she learned the value of a hard days'...

Sep 29, 2020

William (Bill) Stanley Tuma, age 95, was born December 1, 1924 in Cleveland, Ohio, and lived in Cuyahoga Falls for over 60 years. Bill served as a radio operator in the Army Air Corps in WWII. He studied electrical engineering first at Ohio State University and then at Fenn College/Cleveland State, where he received several degrees.  He worked for...

Sep 25, 2020

Velma Evans 1920-2020, age 100, passed away September 25, 2020.

Velma is survived by her three sons, Dennis Beatty, Edward Beatty, and Kenneth Beatty; eleven grandchildren and numerous great-and great-great-grandchildren; three great friends, Margaret Knight, Penny Bukovcy and Marti Smedley.

Calling hours will be held from 12-1:30 PM on Wednesday September 30, 2020 at the...

Sep 22, 2020

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Elaine Makebakken Kelley, 79, passed away September 22, 2020.

She was a lifetime Cuyahoga Falls resident. Elaine worked as a hairstylist and for various nursing homes. She loved gardening, dogs and was an avid shopper of current styles.

Preceded in death by her husband, David Kelley; children, Julie Strainer and Todd A....

Sep 21, 2020

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Harrison Criss Sr., 69, passed away September 21, 2020. He was a lifelong Cuyahoga Falls resident graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High School class of 1970. Harrison enjoyed working as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Kenmore Construction retiring after over 40 years of service. He was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Parish. Harrison was very...

Sep 17, 2020

Hubert Warren Kleasen, resident of Cuyahoga Falls for over 55 years, passed away peacefully at his home on September 17, 2020 at the age of 94.  Hubert was born in Buffalo, NY on June 22, 1926.  Mr. Kleasen honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1947 and went on to attend Purdue University on the...

Sep 17, 2020

Lola May Secor Rothmann died on September 17 at the age of 97. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Dr. Bruce F. Rothmann, and her parents Caroline and Percy Secor. She is survived by her daughters Dr. Susan Ann Rothmann (Dr. Philip Paul), Pamela Jane Rothmann (Solomon Cokes) and Beth Rusnak (Dr. Joseph Rusnak),...

Sep 16, 2020

TALLMADGE – Lena D. Rinella-Moore (Patete) is finally at peace, passing away at the age of 97 on September 16, 2020.

Lena was the 1st of 7 children born on June 20, 1923 to Vincenzo and Edelia Patete, immigrants from Italy.

Besides her parents, Lena was preceded in death by 1st husband, James; 2nd husband,...

Sep 14, 2020

FLORIDA-William "Bill" Mandat was born May 7, 1950.

He passed away Sept 14th in Ocala, Florida. Bill graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School. He then enlisted in the Army. After that he had a long career with Ohio Bell-Ameritech before retiring and moving to Florida. He enjoyed cars, motorcycles, fishing, golfing, woodworking and camping.

He...

Sep 12, 2020

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Robert "Rob" A. Wyskocil, 57, passed on Sept. 12, 2020.

Rob was born in Akron and a graduate of Garfield High School class of 1981. Rob graduated from Univ. of Akron and worked as a tax auditor for the state of Ohio for 30 years. Rob was giving, could talk for hours, fun-loving and...

Sep 6, 2020

CUYAHOGA FALLS – David L. Park, 65, passed away September 6, 2020. He was a 1974 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School going on to do automotive paint and body work for Arnold’s Collision. He enjoyed restoring cars, drag racing, fishing and he was involved with the Greater Akron Motorcycle Club.

David loved spending time with his...

Sep 6, 2020

John Rodgers passed peacefully after a short illness on September 6, 2020 at the age of 93. He was born on April 14, 1927 to Francis and Margaret Rodgers in Charleston, South Carolina, the 9th of 10 children.

John grew up on the family's nursery on James Island in Charleston. He began Clemson University in 1944 but...