Obituaries

May 29, 2018

AKRON- Suzanne Semonin, 73, passed away May 29, 2018. Susie was diagnosed with lung cancer in May of 2017. She fought her illness everyday with courage and a positive attitude that inspired her family and made them very proud. Susie retired from GOJO Ind. with 30 years of service. She enjoyed traveling, visiting different casinos and shopping, but most...

May 28, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Cynthia A Blair passed away on May 28, 2018 after a short illness. She was born in Akron, OH on December 22, 1947 to Alberta Metzger and Harold Fairhurst.

She is survived by her husband of 47 years Robert Blair, her daughters Kellie Blair (Karl), Becky Shaddix (Jeremy), grandchildren, Maggie and Bobby, and son-in-...

May 27, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Helen Eileen Marino, 92, passed away May 27, 2018. She was born in Akron and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for 18 years, worked as a manager for Del Franklin Dry Cleaners and was a member of St. Eugene's Catholic Church. She graduated from Coventry High School. Helen loved to play cards, read, travel, and cook. She...

May 27, 2018

AKRON- Rev. Calvin Ray King, age 84, flew Home on Sun. May 27 due to complications from his recent knee replacement surgery.  Preceded in death by Burdette and Mildred (nee Fike) King VanDervort (Fred) and brothers William and Gene King. Survived by his wife of almost 58 years, Patricia (nee Matyas) King, their children, Evelyn (Kevin) Metcalf, of Huntersville,...

May 26, 2018

CHARLES J. ALLAMAN (CHUCK)

1942-2018

Preceded in death by Herbert and Myrtle Allaman and infant daughter Amanda Suzanne.  Survived by wife of 33 years, Diana L, daughter Clara Marie (Martin Montano), and son Allen Jacob (Clair), brother Michael, and brother-in-law Larry Duncan (Sue).

He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1960 and...

May 25, 2018

Michael Dennis “Denny” Martz, 68, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio passed away Friday, May 25, 2018 at his home surrounded by family.   Denny was born in Ravenna, Ohio on March 19, 1950 and at the age of 10 he began contributing to the family business by sweeping floors at Martz Mold & Machine, Inc. which was established in 1944 by...

May 12, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Anthony J. Cozzoli, 72, passed away May 12, 2018. Anthony was born in New Orleans, LA, and resided in Cuyahoga Falls all his life. He was the owner of Kenmore Sparkle Market for 30 years and owner and operator of Ciggy’s Outlet until 2009.   He retired in 2009 and enjoyed card playing and gambling with a...

May 11, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Jason P. Fogarty, 36, went home to be with the Lord on May 11, 2018.

Jason was a proud second - generation flooring installer.

Our beloved son and brother is survived by mother Brenda (David) King; father Patrick Fogarty; brother Derek Fogarty; many family members and friends.

A memorial visitation...

May 10, 2018

AKRON – Anna L. Mabie, 63, passed away May 10, 2018.

She is survived by her husband of 19 years, Neil; daughter, Raegan Johnson; grandchildren, Janae and Justine; sister, Chrissy Skeeles and brother, John Skeeles.

Cremation has taken place and the family will be having private services. Services entrusted to Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home and Crematory,...

May 10, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Ronald C. Jones, 57, passed away May 10, 2018. He was born in Cuyahoga Falls on June 14, 1960 and most recently resided at Briarwood in Stow. He was a passionate cat lover and cherished his time volunteering at One of a Kind Pets in Akron and surrounded himself with a “furry family”. He also loved...

May 9, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Stephan H. Fox, 48, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018. He was born in Abington, PA and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 21 years. Steve was a 1988 graduate of Palisades High School, going on to study at Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania. He was brother of the KDR, AA Chapter Fraternity. Steve worked for...

May 7, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Henry Ford Craft, 83, passed away May 7, 2018. He was born in Whitesburg, KY to Willie and Lilly Craft in 1935 and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 42 years. Henry worked at the Twinsburg Chrysler plant retiring after 35 years of service. He was an avid golfer, bowler, musician, enjoyed gardening and loved spending...

May 3, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Marilyn E. Clifford, 91, died May 3, 2018. Marilyn was born in Stow and resided in Cuyahoga Falls most of her life. She was an active member for 67 years of the Presidential Park Gardeners and Akron Garden Forum. She was a previous member of Ikebana Garden Club. She was a member of the Eastern Star....

May 3, 2018

Cuyahoga Falls - Janet Mae Robb, 90, went home to Jesus, on May 3, 2018. Janet was raised in one of the first houses built on Ohio St, and a lifelong Cuyahoga Falls resident, graduating from Falls High in 1945. Janet worked as a dedicated employee, assistant and office manager for Dr. Andrew Opritza, retiring in 1989. She was a...

May 3, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Ruth G. Eckert, 88, died May 3, 2018. Ruth was born in Steubenville, Ohio and resided in Cuyahoga Falls most of her life. She retired as a habilitation specialist for Summit County Board of MR/DD.

Ruth is survived by her husband James and daughter Jamie Eckert. Private burial services will be held in Knoxville,...

May 2, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Dana Butler O'Donnell, age, 60, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away on May 2, 2018.

Dana expresses her humble gratitude to all the angels who have helped her and supported her through her journey with their many prayers.  Angels to whom Dana gives loving thanks are her mother, Helen Butler, who has been her...

Apr 30, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS-Bill Barton passed peacefully into the presence of Christ on April 30, 2018, at the age of 88, after four months of being cared for by his daughter’s family in Seattle, WA.

He was deeply loved and will be dearly missed. Born in Akron, Ohio where he met his sweetheart, Bill married and resided in Cuyahoga...

Apr 27, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Joe Saralino - 12-22-1920 to 4-27-2018 Joseph Charles Saralino was born to Italian immigrants Tony and Rita Sgaraglino who both came to the United States from Castelvetrano, Sicily. Joe grew up in south Akron and attended Akron Garfield High School. He served in WWII with the 483rd Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion in the south Pacific at Iwo Jima....

Apr 24, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Tommy P. Tucker, 83, passed away on April 24, 2018. He was born in Ft. Worth, TX and lived in Cuyahoga Falls for 40 years. He worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber for 36 years. He attended The Church in the Falls for over three decades, where he served as a deacon and treasurer for many of...

Apr 23, 2018

OAKWOOD VILLAGE - Evelyn Greene, 86, passed away April 23, 2018. She was born in Cleveland and resided in Oakwood Village for the past 66 years. Evelyn was an amazing mom, grandma, great grandma and friend. As an independent person always on the go, Evelyn was someone that you could always depend on. She spent her time giving to the...