Obituaries

May 29, 2019

CUYAHOGA FALLS – June Elizabeth (Ferguson) Douglas, age 91 of Cuyahoga Falls took her final journey on May 29, 2019.

She began her earthly journey on December 11, 1927.  Her mother thought her arrival was a breath of summer and hence her name.   Her final journey is a sentimental journey as she joins her husband, William and...

May 28, 2019

Ravenna-Laura F. Miller, 59, passed away May 28, 2019.

Laura lived her early life in Cuyahoga Falls and was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. She was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was a retired nurse.

She is survived by her daughter, Loreal (Rafeal) Miller-Wilson; grandchildren, Malcom and Lauren; great-grandchild, Jasmine;...

May 28, 2019

Doris Irene Rehs-Hirsimaki, 89, of Findlay, Ohio and previously Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on May 28, 2019.  She was born in Cuyahoga Falls on July 9, 1929, daughter of the late Sophia and Joseph Sabo.  Doris was a member of St. Mark's Methodist Church in Findlay and Immaculate Heart of Mary Church while residing in Cuyahoga Falls.  She was...

May 28, 2019

AKRON – Ralph D. Ritterbeck, 89, passed away May 28, 2019.

He was born in Summerfield, OH and resided in Akron. Ralph was the former owner of Ash Services going on to retire from Waste Management. He loved going to flea market, collecting antiques and toys.

Preceded in death by his wife, Mary; brothers, Gilbert...

May 27, 2019

AKRON – Jeanette Peck, 85, passed away May 27, 2019. She was born in Buchtel, OH and resided in Akron for the past 64 years. Jeanette loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and enjoyed Bingo and playing cards. She was a lifetime Cleveland Indians fan. Jeanette was a patriotic supporter of the United States Armed Forces.

May 27, 2019

Enna Marie Stumpo, 77, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on May 27, 2019.  Enna was born on June 16, 1941 in Akron, Ohio to the late William "Sam" and Rosella Robb.  She was very strong in her faith and she and her husband were long-time members of St. Eugene Catholic Church.  Enna was very athletic as a youngster.  If...

May 24, 2019

CUYAHOGA FALLS- Carol May Brand Kimble, of Williamsville, New York, born on April 25, 1927 in Buffalo, New York, to the late Helen Barnes Brand and the late Kenneth Brand, passed away at age 92 on May 24, 2019 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

Carol graduated from Syracuse University in 1950. She was a Home School Coordinator for...

May 23, 2019

David Charles Dietz, 88, passed away May 23, 2019.  He was the former owner of Dietz Falls Florist, retiring in 1999.  He was devoted to his family and is survived by his wife of 66 years, Nancy; daughter and son-in-law Debbie and Mike Boles of Stow; son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter Rob, Sally and Annaliese Dietz of Silver Lake; daughter, granddaughter and...

May 21, 2019

Mary Louise Davis, 88, passed away May 21, 2019. She was born in Ebensburg, PA and was a long time resident of Cuyahoga Falls. Devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she enjoyed baking, knitting and was an award winning quilter. Most of all, she was a great mom.

Mary Lou was preceded in death by her husband...

May 18, 2019

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Nelson J. Hummel, 71, passed away May 18, 2019 at his home.

Nelson was born in Akron and resided in Cuyahoga Falls most of his life. He was a member of the Eagles and retired from the Summit County Engineers Department.

He is survived by his wife, Beverly; children, Kimberly (Ryan) McHugh,...

May 18, 2019

Paul M. Coup (Michael), 68, passed away May 18, 2019 after a short illness.

Paul was born in Cambridge, OH, and lived in the Akron area all of his life. He was a truck driver and retired from Air Gas. He loved driving and often referred to himself as “Super Trucker”. He was an Army Veteran and...

May 17, 2019

David M. Severy III passed away unexpectedly on May 17, 2019 at the age of 29.

David was kind, funny, verbose, brilliant, a musician and huge hearted, a little wacky, loving, and fun.  He graduated from Hudson High School and attended Kent State University.

He is preceded in death by grandparents, David M. Severy I,...

May 16, 2019

Nancye Faye Thomas (McMullan) passed away on May 16, 2019 in Cuyahoga Falls, OH.  Nancye was born on August 8, 1940 in Washington, D.C. to Lloyd L. McMullan and Margaret Haran McMullan.  She married William Reber Thomas on November 22, 1962 at Glen Carlyn Baptist Road Church in Falls Church, VA.  Nancye and Bill were married 55 years and...

May 15, 2019

AKRON – Dr. Thomas W. Sharkey, 91, passed away May 15, 2019.

He was born in Niles, Ohio to Dominic and Mary Sharkey. Tom served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. He attended Kent State and Ohio Universities going on to receive a Doctorate in Business Administration from the Indiana University in 1964. Tom was...

May 15, 2019

KENT– Our beloved Father, Husband, Brother and Friend George S. Sewald II went home to be with the Lord on the night of May 15th 2019. George was born on July 17th 1958 in Ravenna, Ohio. He was a 1980 graduate of Akron General Medical Center Paramedic Training Program as well as a recently reenrolled student at Kent State...

May 14, 2019

Florence Gail Eckert, 90, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2019.

Flo was born on December 6, 1928 in Akron, Ohio; the daughter of the late Lilly and Frank Andrewjeski. She was a 1946 graduate of Akron East High School and attended Akron University, where she was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority....

May 10, 2019

AKRON - Harry Tersigni, 95, passed away May 10, 2019 three days before his 96th birthday.

He is survived by his son, Tom (Michelle) Tersigni; five grandchildren, Tommy (Tara) Tersigni, Vince (Allison) Tersigni, Angalena Tersigni (Frankie Simko), Michael (Melissa) Carter and Lisa (Brandon) Ryan; six great-grandchildren, Addison, Elliana, Rocco, Gavin, Jaxon and Tyler; sister-in-law, Marie Chiarappa and...

May 10, 2019

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Louis Sharpe, 73, passed away May 10, 2019. He was born in Brownsville, PA to Louis and Frances Sharpe. Lou served in the U.S. Navy Reserves retiring as a Lieutenant Commander after 33 years, going on to retire from the City of Cuyahoga Falls as the City Planning Director. He was a member of the Northampton...

May 8, 2019

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Therese Gisele Duchaine Farquharson, 92, passed away May 8, 2019.

She was born in Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada to Antonio and Aureà Duchaine

Therese enjoyed praying for and loving her family & dogs, singing, vegetable gardening, cooking (any kind of pasta), chocolate, ice cream, & Chinese food-her fave! She made her last promise...

May 6, 2019

Bradley A. Goodyear passed from this world on May 6, 2019.

A lifetime resident of Cuyahoga Falls he was a proud member of The Cuyahoga Falls Fire Department until his retirement.

Preceded in death by his father Roderick Goodyear, he is survived by his mother Shirley Goodyear, brothers Greg and Rod Goodyear, children Taylor Marie...