Obituaries

Katherine Schur

Katherine Schur

Sep 5, 2017

"Together Again" CUYAHOGA FALLS -Katherine Schur, 97, died peacefully on September 5, 2017, in Cuyahoga Falls. Katherine was born June 21, 1920 in Yugoslavia and was the daughter of German Parents, Anthony and Barbara Schill. Katherine at age 17, knowing that she would probably never see her parents or siblings again boarded the Queen Mary just days before England and...

Geoffrey Watson

Geoffrey Watson

Sep 5, 2017

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Geoffrey C. Watson, 70, passed away September 5, 2017. He was a life-long Cuyahoga Falls resident. Geoffrey retired from the State of Ohio with over 30 years of service. He enjoyed woodworking, classic cars, tinkering in the garage and gardening. Preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Marjorie; brother, Gary; he is survived by his wife,...

George Blocksom

George Blocksom

Sep 2, 2017

CUYAHOGA FALLS - George Richard Blocksom, 93, passed away September 2, 2017. He was a 1942 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. George served in the U.S. Navy Armed Guards during WWII 4 years sea duty (Atlantic). He worked as a store manager for Krogers going on to retire from the University of Akron. George was a member of the...

Lenny Hollihan

Lenny Hollihan

Sep 1, 2017

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Lenny L. Hollihan, 1935-2017, passed away peacefully September 1, 2017. Survived by 6 children, Sheree (Greg) Cavallo, Toni Micco, Sheila Richardson, Teri (Donald) Dominquez, Len Jr. and Nichol Watkins. "Gone Fishing" Cremation has taken place and the family will be having private services. Services entrusted to Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home and Crematory, 330-928-2147.

Lorena Powell

Lorena Powell

Aug 31, 2017

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Lorena Mae Powell, 95 died August 31, 2017. She was born in Charleston, WV and lived in Cuyahoga Falls most of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth and daughter Dreama. Lorena was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Parish and was an inspector at the Charleston Naval Ordinance Plant during WWII....

Alice Yavor

Alice Yavor

Aug 30, 2017

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Alice Marie Yavor (Pietraszewski), born November 12, 1928 in Bisbee, AZ, died August 30, 2017 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Alice was preceded in death by her parents; husband, George Yavor; sisters-and brothers-in-law, Annie and Tom Martin, Irene and Paul Durrett, John and Sarah Javor, Tom and Julie Javor, Anka and Judy Zetazlo, Mary Javor, Steve Javor, Joseph...

Richard Riley

Richard Riley

Aug 30, 2017

CUYAHOGA FALLS- Richard "Dick" Vernell Riley, 73, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away surrounded by friends and family on August 30, 2017. Born September 26, 1943 in Akron, Ohio. He was the son of the late Kenneth Richard and Joan Luella (Marlett) Riley. He attended St. Vincent St. Mary High School and then proudly served in the Air Force. Of...

Homer Cross

Homer Cross

Aug 25, 2017

Homer Cross, 91, of Hudson and Deersville, Ohio passed away August 25, 2017. Homer was born May 29, 1926 in Sines, Maryland, to Arlie and Marie Cross. He grew up in Stow and was a graduate of Stow High School. He attended Kent State University. Homer was an outgoing person who was always willing to help others. He always had...

Peter Kapes

Peter Kapes

Aug 24, 2017

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Peter Kapes, 38, passed away on August 24, 2017. He was a life-long Cuyahoga Falls resident graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1998. He currently worked at Park Ford as a service manager. Preceded in death by his mother, Paula D. and father, Jim Kapes, and brother, Brandon J. Kapes; he is survived by his brother,...

Ralph Adlesic

Ralph Adlesic

Aug 23, 2017

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Ralph Adlesic passed away August 23, 2017 surrounded by loving family into God's Heavenly Kingdom at the age of 98. He was born in Duluth, Minnesota in 1919 and grew up in Stow, Ohio. A 1938 graduate of Stow High School, he obtained his pilot's license while still a teenager. For 20 years he owned his own...

Delores Martof

Delores Martof

Aug 23, 2017

STOW - Delores "Dee" Martof, 82, passed away August 23, 2017. She was born in Garrison, KY. Moved to the Cleveland/Akron area residing in Stow for 30 years before retiring and moving to the Gulf Coast of Florida for the past 30 years. She loved crafting and all animals. She is survived by her husband, Lorence of 64 years; children,...

Annis Moore

Annis Moore

Aug 21, 2017

TALLMADGE - Annis Almeda (Tatman) Moore 93, passed away August 21. 2017. Annis was born in Pharisburg, Ohio to Ralph and Hugh Anna (Trout) Tatman. She graduated from Leesburg Magnetic High School and Marion Business School. She married Frederick Moore in July 9, 1943 in Van Nuys CA where he was stationed with the Army Air Corp. They moved to...

Norman Rivera

Norman Rivera

Aug 20, 2017

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Norman Rivera, 55, passed away August 20, 2017. Norman was born in Boston, MA to Carlos Sr. and Guillermina (Rosado) Rivera. He graduated from Holbrook High School and served in the United States Coast Guard. He was employed at Graphic Associates, Inc. He was an avid New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox fan. He enjoyed time...

Gwendolyn Knapp

Gwendolyn Knapp

Aug 19, 2017

Gwendolyn Ann (Johnson) Knapp was born August 19, 1952 and passed away on her 65th Birthday, August 19, 2017, in her home surrounded by her family. She was the oldest of three siblings. Wendy worked for the United States Postal Service for twenty years and was an active and proud member of the National Association of Letter Carriers. She had...

William Hilston

William Hilston

Aug 12, 2017

CUYAHOGA FALLS - William A. Hilston passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at home with his family surrounding him. He was 64. He was born on May 28, 1953 to Dick and Gladys Hilston. He attended Falls Schools, where after graduation he went to serve his country in Vietnam with the U.S. Navy. In 1974 he married the love...

Harry Heath

Harry Heath

Aug 11, 2017

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Harry E. Heath passed away August 11, 2017. Harry was born in Berkeley, CA, moved to the Akron area and has lived in Cuyahoga Falls since 1950. He married Frances J. Clift in 1948 and together they raised 5 great kids. He worked as a tool and die maker for Gauer Mold, drove a limo for Classic...

David Ferrell

David Ferrell

Aug 11, 2017

CUYAHOGA FALLS - David L. Ferrell, 63 passed away unexpectedly August 11, 2017. David was born in Akron, Ohio to Donald and Dorothy (Brumbaugh) Ferrell and resided his entire life in Cuyahoga Falls. He was a 1972 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and had worked at Konica. Preceded in death by his parents, he is survived by his children,...

Linda Jameson

Linda Jameson

Aug 10, 2017

Linda Ann Jameson, 68, loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away August 10, 2017. Linda was born in Akron, OH to Richard and Frances (Petrovics) Yale. She cherished every moment she spent with her granddaughter, Madeline. Preceded in death by her parents and sister, Sally Yale, she is survived by her husband, James; son, Ryan (Amanda); sisters, Diane (Gerry) Peabody...

Joanne Roliff

Joanne Roliff

Aug 10, 2017

BRIMFIELD- Joanne Roliff, 88, passed away August 10, 2017. She was born in Akron and resided in Brimfield for the past 40 years. Joanne graduated from the Akron City Hospital School of Nursing and was employed there until her retirement in 1991. She was a long-standing member of the Faith United Methodist Church in Brimfield, OH. Joanne enjoyed gardening, bowling,...

Elanore Adzema

Elanore Adzema

Aug 9, 2017

"Together Again" CUYAHOGA FALLS - Elanore Adzema, 89, passed away August 9, 2017. Born in Akron, Ohio and residing in Cuyahoga Falls most of her life. Elanore retired from B. F. Goodrich where she worked as a keypunch operator. She enjoyed going on cruises, bowling, dancing, euchre and spending time with her family. Preceded in death by her parents, Ernest...

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