Obituaries

Feb 15, 2018

Gladys Mae Thompson (nee Wandling), age 86, passed away on February 15, 2018. She was born July 11, 1931 in Buffalo, WV to Opal and Delbert Wandling. Predeceased by parents and sister, Barbara Arp. Survived by siblings Jan Povenmire and Bill(Sharon) Wandling; many nieces, nephews, great- nieces, great- nephews, and friends. Gladys was a proud 1949 graduate of Kenmore High...

Feb 13, 2018

SILVER LAKE - It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of B. Howard Jordan at the age of 97. Howard was born on a farm at Gravel Hill, TN on Feb 8,1921. He was the son of Grover and Dovie Jordan. Moving to Akron with his brother, Elgie and sister, Madie, he graduated from West High School...

Feb 11, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Shannon L. Ott, 48, passed away February 11, 2018. Shannon was born in Akron and resided in Cuyahoga Falls all her life. She was a 30 year member of the Cuyahoga Falls Eagles. She was preceded in death by her father George Pugh and is survived by her husband Ken; son Tyler (Alison); mother Colleen (Dennis) Eisentraut;...

Feb 9, 2018

"Together Again" Creed Branham, 83, passed away February 9, 2018. He was born in Virgie, Ky., and lived in the Akron area most of his life. Creed was a retired auto worker. He was preceded in death by his wife Rena and is survived by his children, Ted (JoAnne), Tim (Annette), and Sherri; grandchildren Nicholas and Lindsey; great-grandchildren Noah and...

Feb 7, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Robert W. Brown, age 85, passed away February 7, 2019.

Robert was born in Akron and resided in Cuyahoga Falls most of his life. He worked at Summa Health System for 30 years in finance. He was past president of Hospital Financial Management Association and was a member of First United Methodist Church of...

Feb 6, 2018

Claudia Sue Homsher Allaire Becker On February 6, 2018 Claudia lost her battle with Pancreatic Cancer. She battled against cancer with grace and unbelievable strength for almost three years and was finally called home surrounded by her family and loved ones. Born March 19, 1951 to the late John L. Homsher and Dorothy (Ehrhardt) Homsher Landwehr in Zanesville, Ohio. She...

Feb 5, 2018

"Together Again" CUYAHOGA FALLS - Meredythe Jean Arthur, 94, passed away February 5, 2018. She was born October 27, 1923 in Kenmore, OH to Glenn and Vera Anderson and was a 1941 graduate of Kenmore High School. After high school Meredythe worked for Polsky's and Firestone. She and her late husband, Wilfred Arthur, were married July 29, 1945, a marriage...

Feb 2, 2018

PENINSULA - Calvin "Ed" Alexander, 93, joined his Heavenly Father on February 2, 2018. Ed was born on December 14, 1924 to Andrew and Enez Alexander in Akron, OH. He served as a First Class Aviation Radioman in the U.S. Navy during WWII on the USS Tulagi. Ed was a member the Masonic Star Lodge #187 as well as the...

Feb 1, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Thomas W. Worner, 80, passed away February 1, 2018. He was born in Harrisville, OH and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 58 years. Thomas was a 1955 graduate of Franklin High School in New Athens, Ohio going on to serve his country in the U.S.M.C. He retired from Leaseway Trucking after 27 years of service....

Jan 31, 2018

Donald J. Fulvimar, 89, passed away January 31, 2018 He was a life-long resident of the Akron area. Donald graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1948. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. after 40 years of service. Donald was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Knights of Columbus and Blessed Trinity Catholic Church. Donald...

Jan 31, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Lisbeth "Libby" Speare, 50, passed away January 31, 2018. She was born in Lakewood and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 23 years. Libby worked as a Sleep Tech for Western Reserve and Summa Hospitals. Her larger than life personality will be greatly missed by family and friends. Preceded in death by her father, Ralph Edgley;...

Jan 29, 2018

Richard K. Shears born March 6, 1947 passed away on January 29, 2018 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Preceding him in death are his parents Nellie Woodzell Shears and Richard H. Shears and son, James F. Huddleston. Left to mourn his passing are his wife Belinda Kelly, sister Linda Shears, nephew John Shears (Tina), niece Jamie Mellinger (Mike)...

Jan 28, 2018

Henry N. "Hank" Predico, 85, passed away on a beautiful sunny day on Jan. 28, 2018 after a short battle with cancer. He was born Jan 14th, 1933 in Munroe Falls, OH. Henry was a lifelong resident of the area and proud of the fact that his family's previous land and home are now the place of the Munroe Falls...

Jan 24, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Maria Huber, 86, passed away January 24, 2018. She was born in Hungary and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for over 60 years and then spent the last 4 in Brighton, Michigan. Maria was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. She was retired from the Cuyahoga Falls School System and was active at Redeemer Lutheran Church. Preceded in...

Jan 21, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Robert T. Miller, 96, passed away January 21, 2018. He was born in Somerset, PA and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 64 years. Robert served his country in the U.S Army during WWII going on to retire from Goodyear Tire and Rubber where he worked as a mold finisher. Preceded in death by his wife,...

Jan 21, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Zetta Pozarski, wife, mother, sister, friend passed away January 21, 2018. Zetta, born in Iowa and raised in Michigan was a recovery room nurse. While in nursing school, she met and married Henry Pozarski, who served in the Navy. Together they had four children, Judith, Robert, Jenean and Janet, two of whom followed Mom into nursing. Some...

Jan 21, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Barbara Lee Burgy (nee Wolff), 78, passed away January 21, 2018 at home. Per her wishes the family will gather privately to celebrate her life. The family would like to thank the oncology department at Western Reserve Hospital, Summa Hospice at Home, and Galaxy Medical for their warm, compassionate, and loving care. What a difference kindness makes....

Jan 18, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Harry Raymond Jack, 80, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on January 18, 2018. He was born in New Kensington, PA and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 45 years. A veteran who served 2 years in the Army and 4 years in the Navy, he retired from both General Motors and Roadway Express....

Jan 17, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Rose Capriola Jones, 92, passed away January 17, 2018. She was a life-long Cuyahoga Falls resident, graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1944. Rose enjoyed gardening, cooking and loved spending time with her grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, John David and daughter, Lynn Marie Jones; she is survived by her son, James Steven (Sandra);...

Jan 15, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Evelyn Nancy Wolf, 83, died peacefully on January 15 surrounded by her family after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. Evy was a life-long resident of Cuyahoga Falls and a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church. Evy graduated from Bowling Green State University, earned her teaching degree at Kent State University, and began her career as an elementary...