Obituaries

Kenneth Adriance

Kenneth Adriance

Jan 15, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Kenneth B. Adriance died, 81, January 15, 2018. He is survived by his sister, Carol Emerson and brother, Leonard Adriance; step-children, Jeff (Nancy), Jerri (Gary) and Jay Iula; dog, Molly. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at 6 PM Friday January 26, 2018 in the Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home 1930 Front St. Cuyahoga...

Nancy Zucco

Nancy Zucco

Jan 14, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Nancy A. Zucco (nee Kilbourne), 85, passed away January 14, 2018. She resided in Cuyahoga Falls most of her life. Nancy retired from Acme after 25 years of service. She was a past president and volunteer for Good Neighbors, volunteered for Meals On Wheels and was an active Member of Bethany Church of Christ. Nancy is survived...

Luella Averill

Luella Averill

Jan 12, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Luella V. Averill, 96, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away January 12, 2018, after a brief illness. She was born April 20, 1921, in Cadillac, MI, to Vilettia and Irving Hackstedt. The first half of her life was spent in Cadillac and Grand Rapids, MI, and in 1963 moved to Cuyahoga Falls with her family. Luella had...

Irene Center

Irene Center

Jan 9, 2018

"Together Again" Irene Irma Center, 91, passed away January 9, 2018 of natural causes. Irene served as an Art Teacher in the Akron and Cuyahoga Falls Public Schools for over 20 years. She led a full, happy life and was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Gordon Center. Irene is survived by sons Whitney Gordon Center of Irving, Texas,...

Jackie Simmons

Jackie Simmons

Jan 5, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Jackie Simmons, 68, passed away January 5, 2018. She was born in Barberton and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 50 years. Jackie worked as an LPN at Green Cross Hospital (Western Reserve) retiring after 33 years of service. Preceded in death by her parents, Grace and Harold Simmons; brother, Michael K. Simmons; she is survived...

Robert Cochran

Robert Cochran

Jan 5, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Robert "Bob" Baker Cochran, 77, passed away January 5, 2018. He was a lifeA�long Cuyahoga Falls resident. He was a 1957 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School going on to receive a Bachelors Degree from Kent State University. He was a proud member of the Delta Upsilon Fraternity. When schools were first starting to use computers, Bob...

Evelyn Neusser

Evelyn Neusser

Jan 2, 2018

"Together Again" CUYAHOGA FALLS - Evelyn Neusser, 100, passed away January 2, 2018. She was born in Monticello, NY and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 56 years. She was a member of the D.A.R. and the First United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Alfred "Fred"; she is survived by her children, James...

Lawrence Morton

Lawrence Morton

Jan 1, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Lawrence Victor Morton, 84, passed away January 1, 2018. He was born in 1933 in the rolling hills, trees and lakes in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. A proud Finn of first-generation mother, and emigrant father, Celia Kaitila and Lauri Morton. Graduated Crystal Falls High School in 1951 and enlisted in the US Navy assigned to the...

Robert Petrone

Robert Petrone

Dec 30, 2017

Robert L. Petrone, 75, of Fort Myers, Florida, passed away peacefully December 30, 2017 with his family by his side. Bob loved life. Whenever asked how he was feeling, his quick response was "with my hands". He always believed to "walk it off" would heal anything. He followed his father in the meat industry where he was a meat cutter...

Ryan Bond

Ryan Bond

Dec 30, 2017

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Ryan W. Bond, 89, passed away December 30, 2017. He was born in Terre Haute, IN, and lived in Cuyahoga Falls most of his life. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber after 30 years of service. He was a 50 year member of First Presbyterian Church...

Cynthia Yanik

Cynthia Yanik

Dec 28, 2017

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Cynthia Elaine Yanik, 66, died December 28, 2017. A long-time resident of Cuyahoga Falls. She dedicated her life to helping others, loved to sing and spend time with her family. Preceded in death by her parents, Woodrow and Pearline Stewart; brothers, Danred and William "Bill". She is survived by her husband, Lou; sons, Andrew Rottinghaus (Angie) and...

Heather Knotts

Heather Knotts

Dec 20, 2017

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Heather Knotts, 23, passed away December 20, 2017. She was born and raised in Cuyahoga Falls graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 2012. Heather graduated from Baldwin Wallace in 2016, going on to teach for Maple Heights High School. Preceded in death by her grandmother, Ruth Young, grandfather, William Knotts; and uncle William Young; she is...

Caroline Hausman

Caroline Hausman

Dec 20, 2017

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Caroline S. Hausman, 77, passed away December 20, 2017. She was born in Evans, WV and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for over 54 years. She loved spending time with her family and her beloved cat, Chico. Preceded in death by her husband, Bill; she is survived by her children, Cynthia (Kevin) Nakagawa, Teri (Chris) Edens, Pam (Ken)...

Tina Edgecomb

Tina Edgecomb

Dec 12, 2017

Tina A. Edgecomb, 57, passed away December 12, 2017. She is survived by her husband Gordon; children Brandy McClelland, Christy (Jason) Storr, Heather (Victor) Boger, Jennifer (Chris) Odom, Alura Arogones; grandchildren Sirenity, Celeste, Erika, Aiden, Trevor, Jordyn and Elli; 2 great-grandchildren. Memorial visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at the Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home,...

David Stump

David Stump

Dec 11, 2017

TALLMADGE- David A. Stump, 68, passed away December 11, 2017. Life time resident of the Akron area except for 11 years spent in London, England. He served his country in the U.S Army, worked for Goodyear and Motor Wheel and then for Operation Mobilization. David was an upright man with a wry sense of humor and a heart that overflowed...

Edwin Metz

Edwin Metz

Dec 9, 2017

Edwin Metz died peacefully on December 9, 2017 after a long illness. Born on April 4, 1930 to parents Dola and Cleo in Leatherbark WV, Ed attended Stow High and served in the U.S. army in the Korean War during the Chosin Reservoir campaign. Ed spent most of his adult life in Cuyahoga Falls operating Metz Construction. He is survived...

Leora Canfield

Leora Canfield

Dec 7, 2017

"Together Again" CUYAHOGA FALLS - Leora "Lee" Canfield, 90, passed away after a brief battle with cancer on December 7, 2017. She was born in Meadow Creek, WV to Carlos and Odessa (Richmond) Ferguson and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 67 years. Lee enjoyed gardening and loved spending time with her family. Preceded in death by her husband,...

Carol Dunn

Carol Dunn

Dec 7, 2017

Stow - Carol A. (Wesley) Dunn, 74, passed away on December 7, 2017. Mrs. Dunn was born on December 6, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio; the daughter of the late Arthur G. and Jane (Scott) Wesley. Carol was a graduate of Mayfield High School, and Kent State University, where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Education with a specialty in working...

Paul Balko

Paul Balko

Dec 5, 2017

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Paul R. Balko, 74, passed away December 5, 2017. He was born in Ravenna and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 46 years. Paul worked for Morse Controls in Hudson retiring after 33 years of service. Preceded in death by his parents, Ruth Kuba and Steven Balko; he is survived by his brothers, George Kuba and...

James Leonti

James Leonti

Nov 28, 2017

CUYAHOGA FALLS - James E. Leonti, 66, passed away November 28, 2017. He was born in Akron and resided in Cuyahoga Falls. Jim loved the beach, spending time with family and friends, his dog, Freddy and eating Chocolate Ice Cream. Preceded in death by his parents, Ross and Marie Leonti; brothers, Pat and Rick Leonti; brother-in-law, Roy Roach; he is...

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