Obituaries

May 2, 2019

Betty Sylvester, 94, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on May 2, 2019.

Betty was born on November 9, 1924 in Frostburg, MD, daughter of the late Anna and Philip Often. She grew up during the Great Depression but she had fond memories of growing up as part of a...

May 1, 2019

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Marie L. House, 85, passed away May 1, 2019.

Marie was born in York, PA, and resided in Cuyahoga Falls. She was a very active member of Redeemer Lutheran Church and is now with her Lord and Savior.

Marie is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Joseph; children, M. Katherine...

Apr 30, 2019

Bessie Mae Norris, 91, passed away April 30, 2019. Bessie was born in Akron and was a life resident.

Bessie was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Norris. She is survived by her children, Jeffrey Norris and Kathleen (Dale) McLain; grandchildren, Lee Stolfo and Melinda Norris; nephew, Brian (Holly) Harris and good friend, Jennifer.

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Apr 28, 2019

"Together Again"

Dolores E. Patterson, 83, of Stow and formerly of the North Hill area, passed away peacefully at home on April 28, 2019. Dolores was born in Akron, OH, daughter of the late Burdette and Sarah Holl. She was a graduate of Green High School and went to work at the Hardware Supply in Akron, where...

Apr 26, 2019

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Edith C. Laughlin, 92, passed away April 26, 2019.

Edith was born in Akron and resided in Cuyahoga Falls most of her life. She was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1945 and retired from Atco Truss Co.

Edith was preceded in death by her husband, John Milton Laughlin Jr....

Apr 24, 2019

Louis Frank Ross, Jr., 82, Akron, passed away April 24, 2019.

He was born in Akron, OH, on April 20, 1937, son of the late Pauline and Louis Frank Ross, Sr.  Louis was a veteran of the U.S. Army and worked as a Mechanic for Tallmadge Bus Garage, where he retired with over 20 years of service. ...

Apr 21, 2019

Cuyahoga Falls - Thomas W. Arrington, 67, passed away April 21, 2019.

Tom was born in Cincinnati but spent most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls.

Tom was an avid Browns fan and an artist who created many wonderful oil paintings. He enjoyed playing golf, billiards, ping pong, foosball, and poker with his friends and...

Apr 20, 2019

STOW - Donna Church, 98, passed away April 20, 2019.

She was born in Akron to Dina and Desa Adams. Donna served her country in the Women’s Army Corp going on to work as a switch board operator for First National Bank and worked as a hair stylist for 25 years. She was a member of St....

Apr 20, 2019

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Donna Jean Clifford, 91, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2019.

Donna was known for her devotion to her husband, family, friends, and faith, as well as her work as an apartment manager with the Cathedral of Tomorrow Church.  She loved being with family and friends, attending dinner shows and plays, dancing, and just...

Apr 20, 2019

Helen Opal Coy, 92, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2019 at the Gardens of Western Reserve.  Helen was born on January 21, 1927 in Cuyahoga Falls, daughter of the late Melville and Ethel Coy.  She worked as the Administrative Assistant to the Editor at the Akron Beacon Journal where she retired with over 50 years of service.  Helen...

Apr 9, 2019

"Together Again"

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Dorothy Kohut RN, 95, went home to her heavenly Father on April 9, 2019.

Born in Akron, she resided in both the Akron and Canton area.  A proud graduate of St. Thomas Hospital School of Nursing, Dorothy was a highly respected nurse at Akron City Hospital for 33 years. “Once...

Apr 8, 2019

BRUNSWICK - Donald Fobes, 70, passed away April 8, 2019.

He grew up in Cuyahoga Falls graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High School, going on to attend the University of South Carolina. Don was the editor of the Columbia News Paper in South Carolina retiring in 2003. He loved writing and was dedicated to his work and enjoyed...

Apr 4, 2019

CUYAHOGA FALLS -Henry D. Rippey, age 86, passed away April 4, 2019.

Henry was born in Springfield, TN, and lived in Cuyahoga Falls. He was a Navy veteran during the Korean War and was a member of Pilgrim United Church of Christ.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Melody; survived by children, Pamela...

Apr 3, 2019

CUYAHOGA FALLS -  Loretta F. Hysell left this world for a better place on April 3, 2019.

Pre-writing this obituary is the last loving thing I can do for my family.  Thank you all for helping me to remain in my Northampton home for over 64 years.  I was born to Beryl and Everett McKnight on August...

Mar 30, 2019

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Margaret S. Kight-Stricklen, 78, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 30, 2019.

Maggie was preceded in death by her parents, Boyd and Martha Brouse; brothers, Jim, John and her twin Mike; sister, Sarah, and her late husband, Don Stricklen.

She is survived by first husband, Richard Kight;...

Mar 30, 2019

TALLMADGE - Gary A. Edwards, 81, passed away March 30, 2019. He was born in Cuyahoga Falls and resided in Tallmadge for over 50 years.

Gary was a 1954 graduate of St. Vincent High School going on to serve his country in the U.S. Army. He retired from the Goodyear Tech Center as a pipe fitter supervisor...

Mar 26, 2019

GREEN – Gordon Haggard, 70, passed away March 26, 2019. He was born in Akron and resided in Green for the past 28 years. Gus was a 1966 graduate of Ellet High School going on to earn 2 degrees from the University of Akron in Education and Electronics Engineering.  He retired from the USPS after 25 years of service....

Mar 25, 2019

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Bruce Harper, 67, passed away March 25, 2019.

He was a life-long Cuyahoga Falls resident, graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1970. Bruce worked for B.F. Goodrich, going on to retire from Roadway after many years of service. He enjoyed riding his Harley, hanging out next to a bonfire, and spending time with...

Mar 19, 2019

AKRON - Timothy Smith, 57, passed away March 19, 2019.

He was born in Arlington Heights, IL to the late Allen and Jo Ann Smith. Tim was a wrestler at Revere High School graduating in 1979. He worked as a truck salesman for AMG Peterbilt Group. Tim loved the Cleveland Browns, dogs, watching movies and most of...

Mar 17, 2019

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Eileen Marie Tench, 95, passed away after a tragic fall on March 17, 2019.

She was born in Copley to Ralph J. Hedden and Florence M. Marsh and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 68 years. Eileen worked as a "Rosie the Riveter" at the Goodyear Air dock. She was a long-time member...