Obituaries

Kathleen F. Petrone

Kathleen F. Petrone

Oct 23, 2024

Kathleen F. Petrone, 81, of Fort Myers Florida and Silver Lake Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2024, with her children by her side. 

She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Cuyahoga Falls and a 1961 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. Kathy loved life, she enjoyed golfing, boating, tennis, and traveling but most of all she...

Scott L Patterson

Scott L Patterson

Oct 22, 2024

Scott Patterson, 63, of Streetsboro, formerly of Lakewood, went home to be with the Lord on October 22, 2024.

Left to cherish his memory are his beloved companion, David A Thomas of Streetsboro, formerly Lakewood; siblings, brother, Kevin Patterson; sisters; Melanie (Mark) Hetzer and Lisa Patterson, special Uncle, Terrence Patterson; and step-mother, Ruth Patterson. He was a loving Uncle to Danielle...

Cecilia Ann Elick

Cecilia Ann Elick

Oct 18, 2024

Cecilia Ann Elick, age 65, passed away peacefully at home in Cuyahoga Falls, surrounded by the love of her family after a courageous battle with cancer. With a heart full of love and a spirit of unwavering faith, Cecilia was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who touched the lives of all who knew her. Her dedication to her family...

Janene Claire Pierce

Janene Claire Pierce

Oct 13, 2024

PENINSULA- Janene Claire Pierce (Balk) passed away on October 13, 2024 after succumbing to injuries precipitated by a tragic accident last December. She was predeceased by her beloved daughter Christine Pierce, her husband James Pierce and sister Deanna Dolan (Balk).

Janene was born in Lorain, Ohio on June 30, 1951 to her loving parents William Balk and Gertrude Balk (Burgess). She...

Saundra Lee Leasher

Saundra Lee Leasher

Oct 13, 2024

Saundra Lee Leasher, 74, passed away October 13, 2024. She was born in Akron to Ivor and Lois Bunn and spent most of her life in Cuyahoga Falls. Saundra was a 1968 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School, going on to serve her country in the U.S. Army. She was a loving mother and grandmother, who enjoyed spending time with...

Sherrell Renee Wimer

Sherrell Renee Wimer

Oct 12, 2024

Sherrell Renee Wimer, 69, went home to be with the lord on October 12, 2024. She was reunited to walk the streets of gold with her parents Charles and Lena Fletcher and many other family members. Sherrell graduated from Marlington High School in 1973 and Akron School of Nursing in 1978. Sherrell exemplified what it means to be a servant...

Mary Jane Westerfield

Mary Jane Westerfield

Oct 7, 2024

Mary Jane Westerfield, 93, went home to be with the Lord on October 7, 2024.

She was born in Alliance, Ohio to Edwin and Helen Garman. She grew up in Cleveland Heights. She then attended Manchester College in Manchester, Indiana, where she met the love of her life, Gordon Westerfield. They were married June 16, 1951. 

She was preceded in death by...

Robert L. Johnson

Robert L. Johnson

Oct 7, 2024

Robert L. Johnson, 98, lifelong resident of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2024. Bob was born on October 1, 1926 in Cuyahoga Falls, one of six children of the late William and Josephine (Boeglin) Johnson. He was a 1944 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and was proud to remain a Black Tiger the rest of his...

Eleanor L. Grimes

Eleanor L. Grimes

Oct 3, 2024

Eleanor L. Grimes, 100, passed away October 3, 2024. She was a lifelong Cuyahoga Falls resident. Eleanor was a WWII veteran serving her country in the U.S. Navy. 

Preceded in death by her husband, Walter P; sisters and brothers; son-in-law, Greg Novelli and granddaughter, Katlyn Grimes she is survived by her children, Barb Novelli and Walter “Chip” Barbara Grimes; grandchildren, Philip...

Shannon Young

Shannon Young

Oct 3, 2024

Shannon L. Young, 57, passed away October 3, 2024. She was born in Hammond, Indiana to Evan and Patricia Liechty. Shannon spent her youth in Chardon before moving to Stow. She was a 1985 graduate of Chardon High School and went on to attend Kent State University. Shannon has been an employee of Huntington Bank for the past 25 years....

Richard Lee Darmstadt

Richard Lee Darmstadt

Sep 27, 2024

Richard Lee Darmstadt 82, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio passed away with family by his side Friday September 27, 2024. Richard was born on November 21, 1941, in Akron Ohio and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1959. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served on both the USS Intrepid and USS Enterprise as a Naval mechanic...

Helen D. Hapanowicz

Helen D. Hapanowicz

Sep 18, 2024

Helen D. Hapanowicz (nee Mock), long time resident of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away at the age of 94 on September 18, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

In addition to her parents Schelley and Katie (Bence) and her brother Franklin Mock, Helen was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Steve and her granddaughter Hannah.

She is survived by her...

James Jeffrey "Jeff" Murray

James Jeffrey "Jeff" Murray

Sep 12, 2024

 James Jeffrey Murray

November 18, 1949 to September 12, 2024

Jeff lived in Cuyahoga Falls for most of his life. He went to Falls schools, participated in kids sports of baseball, and flag football, was a Cub Scout, in Indian Guides, and DeMolay. He attended the United Presbyterian Church on Hudson Drive, and will be remembered by friends for, in some cases,...

Lynn Dutt

Lynn Dutt

Sep 12, 2024

On September 12, 2024, Lynn (Ferguson) Dutt passed away peacefully in the presence of her family, she was reunited in heaven with her mother, Dolores, father, Edward, brother, Scott and sister, Kathy. Left to mourn her presence, the love of her life, daughter Keli Ashlea Dutt; sisters, Sue (Steve) Kerkez, and Diane (John) Burton; sisters-in-law, Teresa Ferguson, Patricia Dutt and...

Gary L. Dye

Gary L. Dye

Sep 11, 2024

Gary Dye of Tallmadge, Ohio passed away on September 11, 2024 at the age of 85. 

Gary was born on February 14,1939 to Martha and Norval Dye in Clarksburg, West Virginia, the eldest of four siblings. He spent his childhood in nature, driving a neighbor’s tractor before age ten, tinkering with engines, and drag-racing cars with friends.

He pursued an interest in...

Kenneth A. Tunstall

Kenneth A. Tunstall

Sep 10, 2024

CUYAHOGA FALLS- Kenneth Tunstall, 89, passed away on September 10, 2024 in the home where he and his wife Mary had lived since 1960.

Kenny was born in Akron, Ohio to Arnold and Doris Tunstall on July 19, 1935. He was a graduate of Garfield High School, class of 1953, and enlisted in the Army and served in Korea. He served...

Mark James Gorbach

Mark James Gorbach

Sep 4, 2024

Mark James Gorbach, age 54, passed away on September 4, 2024. He was born on July 9, 1970, and was a lifelong resident of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Mark graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1989 and attended Kent State University.

Mark was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Nelson and Clare Gorbach. He is survived by his brothers, Timothy...

James Edward Humm

James Edward Humm

Aug 21, 2024

James Edward Humm, age 83, passed away on August 21, 2024. He was born on May 7, 1941, to Jesse Ray and Nellie Irene (Thayer) Humm, the youngest of 13 brothers and sisters. He grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, and almost as soon as he had a bike got a job delivering the Beacon Journal. He enjoyed that job despite...

James E. Kleintop

James E. Kleintop

Aug 14, 2024

James “Jimmy” E. Kleintop 77, passed away August 14, 2024. Jim was born in Akron to the late Alfred and Helen Kleintop and was a lifelong Cuyahoga Falls resident. Jim was a veteran serving 2 tours in Vietnam for the U.S.M.C. After his return to civilian life Jim worked for the City of Cuyahoga Falls Water department and after 32...

Marian Renicker

Marian Renicker

Aug 14, 2024

Marian Renicker, 88, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.

Marian was predeceased by her husband, Roy D. Renicker, Jr. and her parents, Frank and Mary Pelliteri. Marian is survived by her daughters, Terry (Scott) Lehner, Kathleen (Andy) Caruso, Patty (Paul) McGrath; son, Mark (Valora) Renicker. Marian had seven grandchildren, Jeff (Jenni) Lehner, Dan (Courtney) Lehner, Liz (Aaron)...

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