Obituaries

Nov 23, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Wilma Irene Garn (nee Riffle) was born in Polk, Ohio (Ashland county) on August 13, 1925 and passed away at her home in Cuyahoga Falls on November 23, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Charles S. Garn, in 2010.They are survived by their children: Debra in Arizona, Brad (Dana) in...

Nov 17, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Edward Coyle, 76, passed away November 17, 2018.

He was born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in Ithaca, NY, where he attended Cornell University. He completed his degree in graphic design at R.I.T. in Rochester, NY. Edward and his family resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 20 years. In addition to owning/operating an...

Nov 14, 2018

On November 14, 2018, James (Jim, Jimmy) Mohler, loving husband, father of two children, four grandchildren, and three great grandchildren went home to be with the Lord at the age of 95. He was born December 14, 1922 in Johnson City, Tennessee to John and Ruth Mohler. During his youth he lived in Standish, New York and Jonesboro, Tennessee...

Nov 8, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Charles V. Gough Jr., 84, passed away November 8, 2018. He was a lifelong Cuyahoga Falls resident graduating from Falls High School. Charlie retired from USPS in 1990 where he worked as a letter carrier for 32 ½ years and then retired from the Cuyahoga Falls School System in 2014. He was an avid sports fan,...

Nov 5, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS – James A. Pewton, Jr., 69, passed away peacefully in his home on November 5, 2018.

He was born in Harrison, PA and resided in Cuyahoga Falls. Jim was a proud Marine serving two tours in Vietnam receiving a Purple Heart. He was an avid Browns fan and a hard-working man who will be missed...

Oct 31, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Maple Virginia Markulis, 97, passed away October 31, 2018. She was born in Akron and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 65 years. She loved reading, crossword puzzles, sewing and working in the yard.

Preceded in death by her husband, Stanley and daughter, Sandra she is survived by her children, Jacqueline (Charles) Viola...

Oct 31, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS Mary Weidley, 86, passed away October 31, 2018 after short illness.

Mary was born in Independence, VA, to Lonnie and Freece (Day) Trent and resided the past 35 years in Cuyahoga Falls moving there from Pennsylvania.  She worked as a beautician and was an active member of the United Presbyterian Church of Cuyahoga Falls where...

Oct 30, 2018

Mogadore-Gary V. Wilbourne, 83, passed away October 30, 2018.

Gary was a loving father, husband and grandfather. He enjoyed sports and was an avid athlete in his youth. Gary was a polio survivor and led a full life with family and friends. Gary retired from Goodyear Tire Company with 38 years of service as a Model Carver....

Oct 30, 2018

"Together Again"

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Giovanne L. Bennett, 83, passed away October 30, 2018. Giovanne was born January 21, 1935 to Phillip and Margaret Drope. She was a life-long member of the New Apostolic Church where her greatest joy was singing in the choir.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54...

Oct 29, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS - It is with incredible sadness we announce the passing of Mitchell D. Arbogast on October 29, 2018 at the age of 77 after courageously fighting pancreatic cancer. He was born in Valley Head, West Virginia and resided in Cuyahoga Falls the past 45 years. He was an Air Force veteran and worked for Spirol International, retiring...

Oct 28, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS- William Daetwyler, 93, passed away October 28, 2018.

He was a WWII veteran serving in Patton's 3rd Army, going on to retire from Goodyear Aerospace after 35 years.

Preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Charlotte; he is survived by 8 children, 31 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren.

A Mass...

Oct 24, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Vera Eileen Sterling, 100, passed away October 24, 2018. She was born in Cuyahoga Falls, the daughter of the late William John and Mabel Wallis.

She grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, graduating from Falls High School. She earned her two-year teaching degree at Kent State Normal College.

She was a dedicated teacher,...

Oct 20, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Roger A. Ritterbeck Sr., 80, was called home to our Lord on October 20, 2018.

He was born in Caldwell, OH and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 62 years. Roger was a self-employed small business owner. He was a collector of cars and lover of antiques and enjoyed spending time with family...

Oct 19, 2018

Alice K. Toy, 101, died October 19, 2018.

Alice was an avid bowler and enjoyed gardening and animals. She inspected air craft at Goodyear during WWII.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed; sister, Charlotte Grigas; brother, Paul Kurth; nieces, Cheryl Reed and Paula Kurth. She is survived by many nieces and nephews...

Oct 16, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Josephine Marie Cunningham, 86, passed away October 16, 2018.

She was born in Johnstown, PA and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 50 years. Josephine and Gerald were married on St. Valentin's at St. Rochus Church in Johnstown, PA. She was a member of Annunciation and Christ the King and St. Joseph Church....

Oct 15, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS - It is with deep sadness that the family of Joan W. Froelich, 87, announces her unexpected passing on Monday, Oct. 15, 2018. Joan was born in Marietta, OH to John & Mary Clark. She graduated from Kent State University and raised a large loving family. Upon retirement from the Cuyahoga Falls Board of Education she pursued...

Oct 14, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Theresa M. (Terry) Haidnick age 96, died October 14, 2018.

Terry was a lifetime resident of Cuyahoga Falls, graduated from Falls High School, class of 1940, and Actual Business College. She was employed by General Tire/GenCorp with 40 years of service. She was secretary to M.G. O’Neil for 36 years. After retirement in 1987,...

Oct 13, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Douglas Gene Shroyer, 84, passed away October 13, 2018.

He was born in Troy, OH and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 53 years. At the age of 16 he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force at the same time as his older brother, Gordon. During his 10 years of service he served...

Oct 12, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Katherine “Kate” Henry, 90, passed away October 12, 2018 from liver cancer. She was in hospice care for 6 weeks before the cancer took her peacefully in her sleep. She was one of 17 children in her family and a lifelong Cuyahoga Falls resident who married her one and only true love and was known by...

Oct 10, 2018

AKRON-Thomas F. Thomas, known variously to loved ones as Tom, Tifters, and U.T., heard his final song on October 10, 2018, in Fairlawn, OH at the age of 65 years after briefly suffering from leukemia.

Born January 7, 1953, Tom grew up in Silver Lake, OH and attended Walsh Jesuit High School where he played football under...