Obituaries

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

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

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...

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...

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,...

Jul 11, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Matilda “Tillie” Steen, 94, passed away July 11, 2018. She was born in Aliquippa, PA and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 59 years.

At 19 years old, Tillie traveled to Akron to work as a riveter on the Navy Corsair at Goodyear. She later worked as a riveter on war planes in...

Jul 8, 2018

"Together Again"

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Mary Lou Hankins, 90, passed away July 8, 2018. She was born in Shelby, OH on July 13, 1927 and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 68 years. Mary Lou was the life of the party always making everyone laugh with her zest for life.

Preceded in death by...

Jul 8, 2018

"Together Again"

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Jean A. McNicholas, 85, passed away July 8, 2018. She was born in New Castle, PA and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 63 years. She was a 1951 graduate of New Castle High School. Jean was active in the Presbyterian Church where she served as elder, deacon, trustee and youth...

Jul 6, 2018

Bethanie Lynn Memmer, 46, passed away July 6, 2018. She grew up in Brimfield and resided in Akron. Beth graduated from Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy going on to study medical assisting at the University of Akron. She was a member of the Chapel and attended the Real-Life Group.

Preceded in death by her mother, Julie; she is...

Jul 6, 2018

We are grieving the loss of our dear husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Paul left us on July 6, 2018 after a diagnosis of Mesothelioma 18 months ago. Paul was born in Barberton, Ohio to Paul Jursik, Sr. and Agnes (Smith) Jursik on November 20, 1940. He graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Akron, OH and...

Jul 4, 2018

Arthur E. Stratton Jr., 60, died suddenly July 4, 2018. Arthur was born in Ravenna, Ohio and was a life resident of Akron. He was a painter at the University of Akron, and sub contracted for Gesquiere Painting.

Arthur is Survived by his wife Patricia;  children April (Jason) Roberts, Crystal (Michael) Smetts, and Miles A. Stratton; grandchildren...