Obituaries

Nov 14, 2020

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Anthony “Tony” Contessa Jr., 51, passed away November 14, 2020. He spent most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls, living briefly in Utah while serving in the U.S. Army. Tony worked as a Medical Technologist for community Health Center in Akron. He loved boating, shooting, and spending time with his family. Tony’s biggest joy in life...

Nov 13, 2020

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Ellen “Jean” Shuber, 87, passed away November 13, 2020. She was born in Cuyahoga Falls to the late Joseph and Hope Shuber and resided in Stow. Jean worked as a pharmacy technician for Beeler’s Pharmacy going on to work for Youngfellow’s Pharmacy as the store manager. She loved traveling, animals and liked to visit zoos.

Nov 10, 2020

STOW – Gene L. Griggy, 86, passed away November 10, 2020. He was born in Stow to the late Louis and Ethel. Gene resided in Northampton from 1958 to 1998, then moved to Brookfield before moving back to Stow to be with his family. He loved working on cars, going to yard sales and socializing with everyone he came...

Nov 9, 2020

Gerald R. Hipp Sr., 79, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully at Falls Village on November 9, 2020.  Gerald was born in Akron, Ohio on May 10, 1941, the son of Robert and Rose (Stecyk) Hipp.  Jerry began his career at  B&W Barberton right after high school. Then he went to Rockwell Foundry in Barberton, where he worked for...

Nov 9, 2020

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Helen Hanson Kirk, 88, passed away November 9, 2020. She was born November 7, 1932 to the late Almond and Alice Hanson. Helen grew up in Geneva Ohio, graduating from Geneva High School in 1950.

She earned her undergraduate, 1954, Masters and PHD, 1957, degrees in Education from Kent State. While at Kent Helen...

Nov 7, 2020

Gladys Elizabeth Myers Harding, 83 years old, passed over peacefully in her sleep to be with the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. She was greeted by her son, Timothy; grandson, Michael Jr., parents, Brice and Eva Myers and Lovell and Pearl Harding; as well as 3 brothers and 2 sisters, and 4 brothers- and 2 sisters-in-law.

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Nov 6, 2020

Lois JoAnn (Juengel) Jenkins, “Mamie”, 86, passed away November 6, 2020 while residing at Mulberry Gardens Memory Care in Munroe Falls, Ohio.  She was preceded in death by her husband, William L. Jenkins; father, Waldemar Juengel; mother, Kathryn Juengel; brother, Ralph Juengel and her sister, Lorna Kos.  She is survived  by her sisters Judith Christ and Karen Hillman (Keith)...

Nov 5, 2020

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Barbara A. Fournier, passed away November 5, 2020. She was born in Akron to the late Warren and Caroline Hartley and resided in Cuyahoga Falls. Barbara worked as a Central Office Technician for Ohio Bell retiring after 32 years of service. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers and St. John’s Episcopal Church, where she...

Nov 4, 2020

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Carol Vincent, 77, passed away November 4, 2020. She was born in Akron to the late Clark and Nadine Morris and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 46 years. Carol loved to give back to her community. She was an active member of the Falls Cancer Club and Falls Moose Lodge #918. Carol volunteered for...

Oct 31, 2020

The journey of our beloved Jeannine (Cutcher) Pittman began on November 6, 1970, and was completed on October 31, 2020. She was preceded in death by her aunt, Billie Sexton.  She is survived by her mother, Jane Sexton; her father, Edward Cutcher (Peggy); sisters Jenifer LeBeau (Bob); and Justine Smith (Shane); nieces and nephews, William, Ava and Ben LeBeau;...

Oct 30, 2020

MUNROE FALLS- Jason Andrew Ziemba, Age 30, died unexpectedly Friday, October 30, 2020 in Cleveland, battling a long illness, exacerbated by Covid-19.

Jason is survived by his mother, Paulette Muzacz Ziemba; sisters, Kristen (Jason) Ehrhardt, Darlene (David) Charles; brothers, Nicholas (Chanel) Ziemba, Michael (Sarah) Ziemba; his grandmother, Dorothy Ziemba; and several nieces and nephews whom he loved...

Oct 27, 2020

Byron Roy, 79, Went home to be with the Lord on October 27, 2020. He was the son of Bruce and Louise Roy and was born in Akron, Ohio. Byron’s childhood home was in Stow, Ohio and he graduated from Stow High School in 1959. After high school Byron went to Kent State where he earned a bachelors degree...

Oct 23, 2020

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Albert Mennell, 86, passed away October 23, 2020. He was born in Rochester, PA to the late Albert and Kathryn Mennell and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 56 years. Al served his country in the U.S. Army going on to work as a warehouse manager for Sonoco Oil Company retiring in 1997 after 33...

Oct 17, 2020

Nelda C. Gregory, of Akron, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 17, 2020 at the age of 83.

Nelda was born  in Akron, Ohio on August 3, 1937, daughter of John and Jean Staton.  She lived a Christian life, loved to crochet, do word puzzles, sing and dance, and she...

Oct 15, 2020

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Charles E. Tucker, 72, passed away October 15, 2020.

He was born in Killarney, WV and resided in Cuyahoga Falls. Chuck worked as a machine builder for Kent Machine retiring after 26 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family.

Preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Eva; 3 sisters; 1st...

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 14, 2020

Michael E. Bell Sr. passed away early Wednesday, October 14, 2020 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

He was surrounded by his wife, Sarah, and his children, Michael (Amanda) Bell, Beth (Dave) Kukuk, Wendy (Scott) Rounds, Colleen Bell, Nicole (Jeff) Boll and Katie Bell.

Mickey was born in Akron, Ohio on February 20,...

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...