Obituaries

James G Blackstock Jr

James G Blackstock Jr

Mar 28, 2024

“Hey!!” James Garfield “Jim” Blackstock, Jr., of Jackson Township, Ohio, passed away on March 28, 2024. He was born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to the late James G. Blackstock Sr. and Virginia (Retzer) Blackstock.

Jim will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his wife, Sharon (Donahue) Blackstock; brothers, Bill and Bob Blackstock; sister, Sue (Bobby) Tyner; his sons Stefan (Denise)...

Dorothy Joyce Judy

Dorothy Joyce Judy

Mar 24, 2024

Dorothy Joyce Judy went home to be with the Lord on March 24, 2024, the day after her 90th birthday. She was born in Sioux Falls, SD to the late Herbert and Bernice Blackburn. During her adult years she also lived in Pierre, SD; Salem, OR; and Denver, CO; settling in Cuyahoga Falls in 1972.

 

Preceded in death by her husband, Ivan,...

Glen K. Ward

Glen K. Ward

Mar 24, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Glen Keller Ward of Akron, Ohio who left us peacefully on March 24th, 2024 at the age of 79.

Glen was born in 1944 the son of the late Faythe Timms and Amos Ward.  He was a devoted grandfather, brother and son but mostly a devoted father to his daughters....

Elsie Marie Capriola

Elsie Marie Capriola

Mar 24, 2024

Cuyahoga Falls – Elsie Marie Capriola, 95, passed away peacefully at her home, March 24, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

 

Elsie was born May 5, 1928, in Powhatan Point, Ohio, to the late Joseph and Angelina Togliatti. She was a longtime resident of Cuyahoga Falls and worked for Cuyahoga Falls High School as the cafeteria manager until she retired. She...

Melissa R. Clark

Melissa R. Clark

Mar 23, 2024

Melissa R. Clark, 56, passed away March 23, 2024. She was born in Akron and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 30 years. She was a 1985 graduate of Springfield High School going on to work for Emerge Ministries Counseling Center, followed by Roadway and Akron General Hospital. Melissa enjoyed scrapbooking, needlepoint and spending time with friends and family....

Donna Fay James

Donna Fay James

Mar 20, 2024

Donna Fay James, 92, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 20th, 2024.

Donna was born to Ida Mae and Tyson Millow Butler on May 4, 1931.  Surprisingly, Donna’s parents did not know they were having twins!  

Donna attended Akron Public Schools, graduating from South High School.  She continued her education at Akron University where she obtained a degree...

Sally Myers

Sally Myers

Mar 19, 2024

Sally Myers, 88, went to be with the Lord on March 19, 2024. She passed peacefully at her home with her family by her side. Sally, born on August 16, 1935, was a lifelong resident of Cuyahoga Falls.

Sally was preceded in death by her father Vincent Dolan, mother Pauline Nuzum and brother James Dolan.

She is survived by her best friend,...

Emily Darke

Emily Darke

Mar 10, 2024

CUYAHOGA FALLS-Emily W. Darke,91, went home to be with the Lord on March 10, 2024. 

 

Emily was devoted to her family and friends and will be deeply missed by her son John Darke (Teresa), daughters Kathy Frye (Bernie), Susan Dark and Trish Buckalew (Tyler), grandchildren Michael Darke (Pam), Laura Kruger (Bob), Daniel Darke (Riki Lee), Ian Frye (Danielle), Ariel Frye and...

Thomas McCoy

Thomas McCoy

Mar 3, 2024

Thomas McCoy, 68, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024. Born on July 22, 1955, in Northfield, Ohio. Tom was a 1973 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. 

 

He was a classic car enthusiast, loved classic rock and was a loving father, companion and grandfather. 

 

Tom, also known by many as “Tommy”, retired from Chrysler in 2013 after 40 years. He worked...

Gary Collinson

Gary Collinson

Mar 1, 2024

After a valiant 3 year battle with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, Gary peacefully passed away on March 1, 2024 in the presence of his family. 

Gary is survived by his beloved family, wife of 45 years, Pamela, daughter Kristen (David) Hester and son Jeff (Connie) Collinson. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren, the lights of his life, Holly Tissue, Chad (Lydia) Tissue,...

Don Nelsch

Don Nelsch

Feb 29, 2024

Don Nelsch, K8EIW, died February 29, 2024 after a short illness.  Don was born in 1939 in Springfield, Ohio.  Don graduated with the class of ’57 from Cuyahoga Falls High School.  He received a degree in electrical engineering from Ohio Northern University and retired from Ohio Bell with 30 years of service.

Don was always ready to help others. He was...

Richard Allen Robison

Richard Allen Robison

Feb 28, 2024

Richard Allen Robison, longtime resident of Munroe Falls, passed away unexpectedly on February 28, 2024, at the age of 73. Rick was born and raised in Akron, He was preceded in death, by his mother, Doris Robison; grandparents, Edward and Bernice Kutscher; and parents-in-law, Henry and Marie Nagel.

Rick was a retired investigator with the Ohio Civil Rights Commission. He attended...

Rodney A. Barker

Rodney A. Barker

Feb 20, 2024

Rodney A. Barker, 76, passed away February 20, 2023. He enjoyed working on cars, computers, listening to old music and projects around the house.

 

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sandra; son, Michael (Laura); grandchildren, Josie and Kaleb

 

Visitation will be held from 3-5 PM on Saturday February 24, 2024 at the Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home, 1930 Front St. Cuyahoga...

Ernest Joseph Sigler

Ernest Joseph Sigler

Feb 19, 2024

Ernest Joseph Sigler, age 73, passed away February 19th, surrounded by loved ones. Ernie grew up in Cuyahoga Falls and was a 1969 Walsh Jesuit graduate. He went to the University of Akron and was a U.S. Army Veteran. Ernie was a longtime teacher with the Akron City Public Schools. In his final years, he was a proud volunteer at...

Jeffrey Andrew Horne

Jeffrey Andrew Horne

Feb 15, 2024

Jeffrey Andrew Horne, 43, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away unexpectedly on February 15th, 2024.

Jeff was born on March 22nd, 1980 to parents, Larry and Linda (Drake) Horne. He is a 1999 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School.

After graduating, Jeff began working for Cuyahoga Falls Park and Rec Department in 1999. He started as a part time seasonal employee and worked...

Kathleen Hayes

Kathleen Hayes

Feb 13, 2024

Kathleen Hayes (8/13/1951 to 2/13/2024) was born in Akron and raised in Cuyahoga Falls, attended St. Joseph Elementary then graduated from St. Vincent High School in 1969. She later took classes at Akron U. and St. Thomas School of Nursing before being hired as a registered nurse at Akron City Hospital. She retired in 2008 after working in a variety...

Gail M. (Hayden) Sampson

Gail M. (Hayden) Sampson

Feb 12, 2024

Gail M (Hayden) Sampson passed away on February 12, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband Jesse, and three sons, Baby Boy Hayden, John “Mark” Hayden, and Jesse Hayden III. She is survived and genuinely missed by her husband of fifty-two years, Glenn Sampson; her children, Deborah Hayden, Kimberly Cole, Sandra Cullen, Robin (Jeff) Lucas,...

Paul Mondozzi

Paul Mondozzi

Feb 9, 2024

CUYAHOGA FALLS-Paul Mondozzi, 60, passed away on February 9, 2024, with his loving girlfriend Doris Robinson by his side along with her three beautiful daughters and grandbabies. 

 

Paul attended Cuyahoga Falls High School. He was an avid walker, and it was often said that everyone in Cuyahoga Falls knew Paul. He was an integral part of the Paridise Club for 42...

Jason Christopher Roach

Jason Christopher Roach

Feb 7, 2024

On February 7, 2024, the world lost a bit of its sparkle, kindness, intelligence, and humanity. Jason Christopher Roach, born July 16, 1975, passed away suddenly after a short battle with cancer. 

A lifetime resident of Cuyahoga Falls, OH, he graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1993 and Youngstown State University in 1998. It was in elementary school that he...

Eleanor McDonnell

Eleanor McDonnell

Feb 6, 2024

Uniontown- Eleanor McDonnell, 89,went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, peacefully on February 6, 2024.

 

Eleanor was born April 1, 1934, in Akron, 32,818 days of love. Ellie was a lifelong educator and a devoted member of The Chapel in Green. Ellie met Arch, her future husband, at Kent State University. The two were married in 1957.

 

Ellie...

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