Obituaries

Oct 10, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS - William L. Lowe, 89, passed away October 10, 2018.

He was born in Akron and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 63 years. Bill graduated from the University of Akron with a BA in history, where he was a member of the Theta Chi Fraternity. After graduation he received a commission in the...

Oct 7, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Vincent H. Bradley, 95, passed away October 7, 2018.

He was born in Akron and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for almost 60 years. Vincent was WWII veteran serving in the U.S. Navy Submarine Division. He worked for Ford, Goodyear Aerospace and retired from Chrysler after 17 years of service.

Preceded in death...

Oct 3, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Karen S. Roxbury 73, died October 3, 2018.

She was born in Akron and resided most of her life in Cuyahoga Falls. She was a member of Mothers of Twins Club.

Karen is survived by her husband, Gary; children, Donald (Rhonda), Tina (Leslie) Carr, Scott (Katherine), Sheri (Steven) Capaldo; grandchildren, Heather, Stephanie,...

Oct 3, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Harold L. Mackey Sr. "Hal", 88, died October 3, 2018, peacefully at home. Hal was born in Akron and lived all his adult life in Cuyahoga Falls, growing up on North Hill, and following this service in the Navy. A chance meeting for a bowling lesson, from his future mother-in-law, led to the marriage of Harold...

Oct 2, 2018

Stow – Jean E. Morehead, age 63, passed away October 2, 2018.

She was born in Akron and lived in Cuyahoga Falls and Stow. She was a graduate of Falls High School and had an associate degree from the University of Akron.

Jean is survived by her sister Kathleen (Ronald) Bair; niece Laura (Robert) Zwick;...

Sep 30, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS – James E. Fraley “Duke” passed away September 30, 2018. He was a Cuyahoga Falls native, went to Falls High School, and joined the Army at age 17 to serve his country with pride.

He worked as a roofer for Bob McQuillen’s crew. He shot fireworks for American Fireworks along side his dad “Bud” and...

Sep 27, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Jerome “Jerry” Smith, 70, passed away September 27, 2018.

He was a lifelong Cuyahoga Falls resident. Jerry was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the U.S. Army. He retired from the City of Cuyahoga Falls after 28 years. Jerry enjoyed fishing, hunting, auto mechanics, music, car shows, NASCAR, traveling and spending time with his family....

Sep 19, 2018

HARTVILLE- Marjorie H. Sampson, 95, passed away September 19, 2018. She was born in Scranton, PA to Mildred and Herbert Wolfe on August 27, 1923. Marge attended Keystone Jr. College and Beaver College. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Falls Women's Club.

Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her dearest loves and...

Sep 18, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS –  Laszlo (Larry) Molnar was born in Mezokovesd, Hungary on January 18, 1939 and passed away on September 18, 2018 at the age of 79.

In November of 1956 he escaped from Hungary during the 1956 Hungarian revolution, making his way across Hungary and crossing the border into Austria. From Austria, he was transported to...

Sep 17, 2018

BARBERTON- Kelly Marie Spahn, 38 years young, born July 27th, 1980, unexpectedly left her family, friends, and fur babies devastated by her death on September 17, 2018.

Kelly was a daredevil in her early years boldly following the footsteps of her older brother, Zach; such as the time she jumped off a playhouse after her brother and...

Sep 16, 2018

HERBERT L. RAKE, 92, of Silver Lake, OH, passed away on September 16, 2018 in Cuyahoga Falls.

He was the beloved husband of Lois E. for over 69 years.  Herb was born on December 24, 1925 in Marietta, OH.  A graduate of Marietta High School, Herb joined the Navy and was sent to Yale University to study...

Sep 15, 2018

"Together Again"

Rosemary Wachovec, 90, passed with peace and grace on September 15, surrounded by her loving family at the Justin T Rogers Hospice Care Center in Akron, OH. She will be reunited with her loving husband Frank Wachovec and her children Frank Wachovec Jr., Ellen Staggs and Paul Wachovec, who all preceded Rosemary in death.

Sep 15, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Elizabeth “Jeanne” Kleckner, 73, passed away September 15, 2018 after battling a long illness. She was a life-long Cuyahoga Falls resident graduating from Falls High in 1963. Jeanne was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

Preceded in death by her parents, Rosealine and John McVan; and brother, Jack McVan; she is survived by her...

Sep 14, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Ruby C. Summers, 93, passed away September 14, 2018.

She was born in Chicago, IL and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 68 years. Ruby was a 1942 graduate of Tallmadge High School. She worked for Goodyear during WWII and as a secretary for 1st Christian Church of Cuyahoga Falls. Ruby was active...

Sep 13, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Joyce C. Wagner, 86, passed away September 13, 2018.

She was a longtime Kenmore and Norton resident before moving to Cuyahoga Falls. Joyce was a graduate of Kenmore High School and Idabelle Firestone School of Nursing. She worked for Akron City Hospital, Visiting Nurse Service, Children’s Medical Group and Akron Public Schools. Joyce was...

Sep 12, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS – William C. Ignizio, 73, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018. He was born and raised in Akron to loving parents Nora (Roberson) and Paul Ignizio who are now deceased. Bill graduated from Central High School in 1963, and from the University of Akron with a Degree in Education. He is survived by his wife of 53...

Sep 11, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS – James A. Moffitt, age 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 11 with his loving wife Vivian at his side. He was born on May 17, 1927 in Akron, Ohio. After graduation from Cuyahoga Falls High School, he served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1945-47 as an aviation machinist mate. He retired from The...

Sep 9, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Dainese H. Ronk, 91, passed away September 9, 2018.

She was born in Logan County, WV and resided in Cuyahoga Falls. Dainese volunteered for Akron Pregnancy Services and was an accomplished artist, seamstress and homemaker.

Preceded in death by her husband, William; daughter, Rebecca; grandson, Jason; and granddaughter, Heather; she is survived...

Sep 5, 2018

STOW - Richard “Rick” S. Grant, 60, passed away September 5, 2018.

He was a lifelong area resident graduating from Cuyahoga High School. Rick worked as an Assistant Manager for Dollar General. He loved his furry and feathered kids.

Preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Elizabeth Grant; aunt, Pauline Pitkin; he is survived...

Sep 3, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Patricia A Shane (nee Mayhall), 82 of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away September 3, 2018.

She was a retiree of Goodyear and a member of the Southeast Church of Christ in Mogadore.

A graveside service will be held at Oakwood Cemetery, 2420 Oakwood Dr,. Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221 at 11:00 am on Tuesday...