Obituaries

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

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

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

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

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 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 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...

Mar 16, 2019

Cuyahoga Falls - Vivian M. Moffitt, age 94, our loving, caring and generous mother passed away peacefully on March 16, 2019.

She was born on September 8, 1924 in Akron, Ohio and was a long time resident of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio and recently of Danbury Senior Living, Tallmadge, Ohio.

After graduation from Hudson High School,...

Mar 5, 2019

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Donald J. Welch, 90, peacefully passed away March 5, 2019.

He was born in Akron and resided in Cuyahoga Fall for the past 65 years. Donald was a Korean War Veteran serving his country as a Corporal in the U.S. Army. He was an employee of Goodyear Aircraft and General Tire going on to...

Mar 2, 2019

Dr. Harold E. Wilson, 91, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully at home on March 2, 2019.

Dr. Wilson was born on May 22, 1927 in East Liverpool, Ohio, son of the late Edwin and Helen Wilson. He served in the U.S. Navy during WW II and continued his military service in the Naval Reserve until his...

Feb 28, 2019

Robert A. Remmel, 67, of Akron, passed away suddenly on February 28, 2019.

Rob was born on November 20, 1951 in Peoria, Illinois, the son of the late Bert and Mary Alice Remmel.  He was a graduate of St. Vincent High School where he was very active in sports.  Rob went on to college at the University...

Feb 24, 2019

Benedict "Ben" Brescia, age 54, passed away February 24, 2019.

Ben was born in Akron and was a life resident. He was a nursing assistant in the health care industry.

He is survived by his wife Maribeth James-Brescia; brothers, Robert (Deborah) and Randall Brescia; nephew, Drs. Aaron (Cristin) Brescia; niece, Jennifer Brescia; and pit bull...