Obituaries

Aug 30, 2020

Geraldine V. Roberts (Deem), 89 passed away peacefully in her home in Cuyahoga Falls on August 30, 2020.

She was born on April 7, 1931 in Parkersburg, West Virginia.  She was preceded in death by her son Richard Roberts, and survived by her beloved husband of 71 years Roy Roberts, son Steve Roberts (Kathy), and dearly loved...

Aug 30, 2020

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Martha A. Leisek, 89, passed away August 30, 2020. She was born in Lafayette, CO and resided in the Akron area for the past 68 years. Martha worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for St. Thomas Hospital. She was a very faith filled woman who loved attending Mass and listening to the church choir. Martha also...

Aug 28, 2020

Marianne Moreland, 85 of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2020.

Marianne was preceded in death by her parents John and Jane (Boyd) Moreland, and siblings John Moreland II, Latrelle Moreland and Patricia (Jack) Jackson. She is survived by nephew John Moreland III, niece Debbie (Mark) Miller, and extended family members.

A private...

Aug 28, 2020

On Friday, August 28, 2020 John Michael Bolognue passed away unexpectedly at age 52. John was born March 2, 1968 in Akron Ohio. He graduated from SMHS. He went on to be in business as the owner of Perfect Pitchers. John loved the Steelers, reading Stephen King novels, cars, music and especially his two cats.

John was...

Aug 27, 2020

Richard Edward McGraw, 86, passed away August 27, 2020.  He was born on June 29, 1934 in Ramsey, West Virginia to Ruby (nee Cottrell) and Emory McGraw.  Richard served in the U.S. Air Force, and went on to retire from the University of Akron School of Communications as Administrator/Adjunct Professor with thirty years service.  He was instrumental in upgrading...

Aug 25, 2020

Evelyn Diamantides, 95, left us on August 25, 2020 to rejoin her beloved husband, Nicholas. She had many fond memories growing up in downtown Cleveland with her loving, Greek-immigrant parents and caring sisters and brother. After graduating from John Adams High School, attending Cleveland State, helping out at her parents’ confectionery store, and working at the Social Security Administration,...

Aug 22, 2020

John J. Dawson was called Home by the Lord on August 22, 2020 at the age of 97. John was a WWII veteran of the U.S. Army, and went on to retire as an Engineer from Ohio Bell. Many have tried to claim him as their "Daddy" Dawson. John enjoyed all sports, especially the Cleveland Indians. He was a...

Aug 21, 2020

Betty Lou Staats, 97, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2020.

Betty was a lifetime resident of the Akron area, and fostered 313 infants over a period of 40 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Weinyard Staats and son, Wayne Paul Staats. Betty is survived by her children, Nancy...

Aug 19, 2020

STOW - Richard J. Warman, 82, went to be with the Lord on August 18, 2020.

Preceded in death by his loving wife, Patricia; daughter, Beth; granddaughter, Kendra, parents, and siblings; he is survived by his children, Jim (Moe) Warman, Jennifer (Dwight) Husk and Melanie Warman. His grandchildren, Shane Husk, Jessica (John) Small, Brandon (Ally) Warman, Tyler...

Aug 17, 2020

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Irene S. Weitzell (nee Gowin), 92, of Cuyahoga Falls, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 17, 2020.

Irene was born on February 28, 1928, in New Washington, PA to Glen and Clara Gowin. She was raised in Thompsontown, PA, where she was so proud to have attended a one-room...

Aug 14, 2020

Elsie L. Knoles, long-time resident of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away August 14, 2020 at the age of 100.  She was a member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church.

Elsie was preceded in death by her brothers, Albert, James, Charles and Leonard Knoles, and sisters, Alice Dailey and Josephine Greenleaf.

Elsie is survived by her sister, Marie...

Aug 12, 2020

AKRON - Ronald A. Daiger, 71, passed away August 12, 2020. He was born in Akron to the late John and Ruth Daiger and was a lifelong resident. Ron was a Vietnam Veteran serving his country in the U.S. Army. He loved spending time with his family, puppies and his many good friends.

He is survived by...

Aug 5, 2020

Frank J. Lid passed away the morning of August 5 in the year 2020. A beloved father, partner and brother he is survived by his better half Myrna McDougal, his daughters Chrysti Lid and Beth Lid, his Brother Jim (Dee) Lid and his sister Rosemary (Roger) Peck. He is proceeded in death by his wife of 33 years Christine...

Aug 5, 2020

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Deanna Veronica Viers, 81, passed away August 5, 2020.

She was a lifelong Cuyahoga Falls resident graduating from St. Vincent St. Mary High School. Deanna was a devoted Catholic attending both St. Eugene and St. Joseph Parishes. She was a wonderful and loving mother, grandmother and was a lifelong friend to many.

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Aug 4, 2020

Munroe Falls – Mabel O’Blisk, 86, passed away on August 4,2020. Preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Warren and siblings. Mabel will be missed by her children, Linda (Mike) Bosanac, Edward (Becky), Dianna (Tom) Roberts, Randy (Bernadette), Keith (Terri), Reese (Sue), Sheila O. Yen (Rick Quinn); 12 grandchildren; 14 greatgrandchildren; brother, Jerry Phillips and was a...

Aug 2, 2020

Jerome “Jerry” Steven Adaska, 67, passed away on August 2, 2020. Jerry was born in Cleveland, Ohio on April 29, 1953, twin son of Edward and Shirley (Hochhiser) Adaska Giammarco.  Jerry was a graduate of Stow High School.

He most recently was a salesman for Devanco Foods in Elk Grove, IL, and prior to that, he and...

Jul 30, 2020

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Edward W. Frashuer, 70, passed away July 30, 2020. He was born in Akron and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 12 years. Edward was a Vietnam Veteran serving his country in the U.S. Navy. He worked in security and enjoyed feeding squirrels.

Preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Agnes Frashuer;...

Jul 23, 2020

Martha (Daniels) Heidbreder passed away July 23, 2020. She was a resident of Northampton Twp. since 1940. She was married to Dolph Heidbreder for 62 years and worked alongside him in the Northampton Garage for 27 years. She was a charter member and past president of the Northampton Fire Dept. Auxiliary. She was voted “Fire Woman of the Year”...

Jul 23, 2020

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Rodney A. Armistead, 54, passed away July 23, 2020. He was born in Clarksburg, WV on October 6, 1965 to Robert L. and Donna (Smith) Armistead and resided in Cuyahoga Falls since 1967.

He was a 1984 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and earned an associate degree from Akron U in electronics and...

Jul 21, 2020

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Charles E. Lacy Jr., 78, passed away July 21, 2020. He was born in Cleveland, OH and resided Cuyahoga Falls for the past 45 years. Chuck was a Vietnam Veteran serving his country in the U.S. Navy. He was a proud UAW member retiring from Chrysler Parts Depot after 33 years of service. He was a...