Obituaries

Aug 30, 2018

"Together Again"

CUYAHOGA FALLS –JoAnn Bromer, 68, died August 30, 2018. JoAnn was born in McKeesport, PA and resided in Cuyahoga Falls most of her life.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis; survived by her children, Curtis (Shannon), Christine Grimm, Cyndie (Dean) Wyman, Philip (Brandy), Abbi (Denon) Henry; grandchildren, Lucy, Levi, Lewis,...

Aug 29, 2018

PENINSULA – Ryan E. Yesberger, 24, passed away August 29, 2018. He was a life-long resident of Cuyahoga Falls and Peninsula often wintering in Florida. Ryan graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 2012 and was owner/operator of the Brandywine Country Club. He loved golfing, traveling, boating, music, his dog, Remi and most of all spending time with family...

Aug 21, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Allen P. Wise passed away on August 21, 2018, at the age of 87. He was born in Jollytown, Pa., then raised in Akron, Ohio, graduating from old West High School.

He resided in Massillon the past 31 years where he lived with his wife Dolores. He retired from Goodyear and enjoyed watching the...

Aug 21, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS – On August 21, 2018, Rebecca McIntire was reunited with her husband, Robert McIntire, who preceded her in death in 2009. Universally beloved,

Rebecca’s indomitable spirit lives on in her children, Kathy, Mitzi and Craig; grandchildren, Amanda, Mallory, Joel, Alysia and Ryan; greatgrandchildren, Lucas, Alexia, Bram and Camden; and brother, Roger.

In accordance...

Aug 20, 2018

STOW – Dennis A. Bragg, 77, passed away August 20, 2018. He grew up in Cuyahoga Falls and lived in Stow for the past 55 years. Dennis was owner/operator of Braggs Sohio/BP. He enjoyed anything automotive, NASCAR, golfing and especially loved to attend his grandchildren’s sporting events.

Preceded in death by his parents, Robert G. and Antoinette;...

Aug 19, 2018

TALLMADGE - Arthur "Artie" Clark, 74, passed away August 19, 2018.

He lived in Cuyahoga Falls most of his life before moving to Tallmadge. Artie served his country in the U.S. Army going on to retire from the Cuyahoga Falls Fire Department after 35 years of service. He was an avid fisherman and loved his trips to...

Aug 19, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Franklin D. Autz passed away August 19, 2018.

He was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Anton and Freda Autz in 1938. He is survived by loving and devoted wife of 58 years, Edna; step-brother, Paul Spiegel; daughter, Lynn Tomlinson (Gordon) and son, David (Christi); and grandchildren Kelsey, Eric, Nathan, Rachel and Trenton. He also...

Aug 19, 2018

James Eugene Lockert, age 89, died from prostate cancer on August 19, 2018.

​Born on July 30, 1929, Jim was a lifelong resident of Peninsula, OH and a veteran of the Korean War. He loved spending time with his family, and was preceded in death by his mother Hattie Seeley Lockert and his siblings Bill (and Audrey)...

Aug 14, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS- Susan Dunham, 70, passed away August 14, 2018.

She was born in Zanesville, OH and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 45 years. Susan enjoyed reading and loved spending time with her family, attending all of her grandchildren’s sporting events and school activities.

Preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Jane...

Aug 10, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Michael Clarke, 49, passed away August 10, 2018.

He was a lifelongCuyahoga Falls resident. Mike graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1987 and worked at Target for the past 6 years. He was an avid golfer, bowler and loved playing soccer.

Preceded in death by his parents, Edward N. and Barbara;...

Aug 8, 2018

Daniel Lee Miller, 61, of Peninsula Ohio passed away on August 8th from cancer.  He was born on June 26, 1957 to Nancy Miller of Peninsula and the late Grover Miller in Vancouver, Washington.  He graduated from Woodridge High School, class of 1975.

Dan is survived by his daughter Liz Stroup (Jesse) of Bath, son, Mason Marshall...

Aug 6, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Barbara (Hollow) Clarke, 81, passed away August 6, 2018.

She was a lifelong Cuyahoga Falls resident. Barbara was a 1955 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School, going on to work in Real Estate.

Preceded in death by her husband, Edward N.; she is survived by her sons, Kevin (Lisa) and Michael; grandson...

Aug 4, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Byron Lyle Gray (By), 74, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio passed away on Saturday, August 4, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, due to the complications of Lewy Body Dementia.

Byron was born at St. Thomas Hospital in Akron, Ohio, to Francis and Matilda (Tillie) Gray on December 20, 1943.  He went to Cuyahoga Falls High School...

Aug 3, 2018

STOW – William C. Ellis, 90, passed away August 3, 2018. He was born in Bedford and resided Hiram most of his life. Bill served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He retired from Parker Hannifin after 48 years of service. He enjoyed fishing and loved spending time with friends and family.

Preceded in death...

Aug 3, 2018

RAVENNA – Ruth M. Carlyon, 93, passed away August 3, 2018. She was a life-long Cuyahoga Falls resident before moving to Ravenna. Ruth worked for the original Standard Drug going on to retire from the Hudson Post Office. Ruth enjoyed reading, golfing, puzzles and especially fishing in Florida, where she had a second home.

Preceded in death...

Jul 25, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Alice F. Baker, 86, passed away July 25, 2018. She was born in Summerset, PA and moved to Cuyahoga Falls in 1945. Alice was a 1949 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School.

Alice raised her family in Cuyahoga Falls, before moving to Hudson.  She worked in retail and later was a bookkeeper.  Her most...

Jul 22, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Betty J. Kanish, 87, went to be with the Lord on July 22, 2018. She was born in Copley and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 55 years. Known as “Grandma Betty” to many.

She loved to cook (Hungarian ethnic foods), play Euchre, watch Hallmark Movies, travel on bus tours and celebrate Christmas...

Jul 17, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS Carol J. Gould, 85, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, July 17th. Carol was born to Paul and Virginia Averill on September 13, 1932 in Akron, Ohio, was a 1950 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and lived all her life in the Akron area. She was a loving and caring partner...

Jul 16, 2018

MASSILLION – James Kerry Bidwell passed away July 16, 2018 after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

He was a 1965 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. Jim attended the Merchant Marine Academy achieving a dual engineering degree. He put in his service time circumnavigating the globe aboard many ships.

Following graduation, he also attained a...

Jul 11, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Robert M. Rice, 63, went to meet Jesus July 11, 2018.

He was born April 18, 1955 and was a life-long Cuyahoga Falls resident, graduating from Falls High School class of 1973. Bob worked as a press lead at Bemis Packaging, retiring after 38 years of service.

Bob was a dedicated father,...