Obituaries

Edwin McKinley

Edwin McKinley

Jun 20, 2017

Edwin R. McKinley, 93 passed way peacefully June 20, 2017. Ed was born in Akron, Ohio to Edward and Leah (Keirn) McKinley, graduated from Central High School, served with the 4th Armored Division under General Patton during WWII, graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Akron and worked at several of Akron's rubber companies, both here...

Donald Markle

Donald Markle

Jun 19, 2017

TALLMADGE - Donald W. Markle, 81, fell asleep in the Lord's hands on June 19, 2017. Born in Akron to Raymond and Phylinda (Hood) Markle on October 13, 1935. Don graduated from West High School in 1953. He worked installing telephone equipment for Western Electric when he met his wife, Margaret who was working as a switchboard operator for Ohio...

Gary Marshall

Gary Marshall

Jun 16, 2017

Gary L. Marshall, a retired banking and insurance executive, died at his Sandy Lake home Friday, surrounded by his family. He was 77. Gary was born and raised in Ravenna, the son of Lohman and Marie Marshall. He was a graduate of Ravenna High School, an outstanding athlete who played football, baseball and basketball. (His coaches included, at one time,...

Erik Faura

Erik Faura

Jun 14, 2017

CUYAHOGA FALLS- Erik Faura, 38, passed away June 14, 2017. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii and was life-long Cuyahoga Falls resident. Preceded in death by his mother, Linda L. Faura and grandparents, Edward and Louise Asher; he is survived by his son, Kyle Lynner-Faura; uncle, Gary (Theresa) Asher and cousins, Eileen and Kathryn Asher. A memorial service will be held on...

Billie Brown

Billie Brown

Jun 13, 2017

Akron - Billie Joe Brown, 84, passed away June 13, 2017. Born in Boma, TN and resided in Akron for the past 4 years. He was a Korean War Veteran serving his country in the U.S. Army. Billie worked as a millwright for Massey-Ferguson retiring after 31 years of service. He also worked for J.C. Penneys for 9 years in...

James Studenic

James Studenic

Jun 13, 2017

CUYAHOGA FALLS - James E. Studenic "Skippy", 78, went home to be with the Lord on June 13, 2017. He was born and raised in Barberton, Oh, graduating from Barberton High School in 1957. Jim always followed Barberton Sports, especially basketball, and remained a fan of all things "Magic" throughout his life. Jim worked in the automotive industry all his...

Debra (Daniels)

Debra (Daniels)

Jun 10, 2017

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Debra Lynn Robinette (nee Daniels) passed away June 10, 2017. Preceded in death by her parents, Alden Arthur and Mary Daniels; she is survived by her husband, Jim of 36 years; sons, Gregory and Scott Robinette; sister, Diane Holland and niece and nephew, Lauren and Bryon Holland. The family would like to express their special thanks to...

Doris Honeywell

Doris Honeywell

Jun 7, 2017

CUYAHOGA FALLS- Doris "Lorraine" Honeywell, 87, passed away June 7, 2017. She was born in Damascus, OH on February 5, 1930 to Charles and Eunice Carpenter. Lorraine graduated from Alliance High School, where she was a member of the Sand Hi Club which is still active today. She resided in Cuyahoga Falls since 1948 and worked for Howard's Children's Shop...

Joe Schersing

Joe Schersing

Jun 2, 2017

For any who were fortunate enough to spend time with Joe Schersing, you know that he was one of the most humble, most helpful, and most hilarious folks you could ever meet. Joe worked for thirty years for Ohio Bell, and this loyalty and dedication permeated all areas of his life. He'd be out the door in one minute to...

Janice Duckett

Janice Duckett

Jun 1, 2017

Janice A. Duckett, 73, passed away June 1, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents H. Frank and Lorena Duckett, her brother Fred Duckett and sister Marta Hamilton. She is survived by niece Lorrie Hamilton, nephews Karl Hamilton and Brian Hamilton and brother-in-law Harry Hamilton all of Ontario, Canada. She is also survived by her step-mother Eleanor Duckett...

Irene Hampshire

Irene Hampshire

May 31, 2017

"Together Again" Irene S. Hampshire, 91, died May 31, 2017. She was born in North Baltimore, Ohio and lived in Cuyahoga Falls most of her life, before moving to Canal Fulton. She was a student at Otterbein College. She was an active member of Pilgrim and Trinity United Church of Christ. She was a volunteer at Chapel Hill Home for...

Joan Jenkins

Joan Jenkins

May 31, 2017

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Joan Dunn Jenkins died peacefully Wednesday May 31, 2017. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, George (Bud) Jenkins, along with his (2) children; Jill Sias (Rick), Julie Mock (Vern) and (2) grandchildren Vern and Lauren Mock. Jo and Bud were married December 17, 1955 and lived in Cuyahoga Falls their entire married life. Before...

Mary Ritterbeck

Mary Ritterbeck

May 22, 2017

COPLEY- Mary Ritterbeck, 80, passed away May 22, 2017. She was born in Burkhart Station (Monroe County), OH daughter of Nicholas and Marcella (Nauer) Weisend and resided in Copley for the past 59 years. Mary enjoyed shopping, going to flea markets, loved her cats and spending time with friends and family. Preceded in death by her parents; 5 brothers and...

Robert Wyskocil

Robert Wyskocil

May 22, 2017

Robert "Bob" Wyskocil died on May 22, 2017 in Akron, OH at the age of 86. He is survived by his loving companion of 23 years, Jeanne Wertman of North Canton, his children, Mary East of Edgewood, MD, Laura (Duane) Fletcher of Pataskala, OH and Robert (Stephanie) Wyskocil of Cuyahoga Falls, seven grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. He is preceded...

Linda Faura

Linda Faura

May 17, 2017

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Linda L. Faura, 70 went home to be with her Lord, Christ Jesus May 17, 2017. Linda was born in Akron, Ohio to Edward and Georgia Asher. She graduated in 1964 from Cuyahoga Falls High School and earned her Master's Degree from Kent State University. She was employed as a teacher with local school districts. She earned...

Leo Dunbar

Leo Dunbar

May 15, 2017

Leo Joseph Dunbar, 71, beloved father, brother, uncle, and cousin, passed away suddenly on May 15, 2017. Mr. Dunbar was born on February 24, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan, and spent most of his life in northeast Ohio. He was a veteran of the US Army and long-time manager for the Kmart Corporation. After retiring, he relocated to Port Charlotte, Florida,...

Diane Arnold

Diane Arnold

May 13, 2017

Diane Lynn Arnold (Wilson), 65, passed away May 13, 2017. Diane was born in Chillicothe, Ohio and had resided in the Cuyahoga Falls area since 1964. She was a 1969 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and attended the University of Akron. She was primarily a homemaker devoting her life to loving and supporting her sons, Earl Jr. and Brad....

Sara Amato

Sara Amato

May 10, 2017

CUYAHOGA FALLS- Sara Amato passed away May 10, 2017. She was born in Akron and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 64 years. Sara graduated from Buchtel High School going on to graduate from Hammel Business College. She worked as an Executive Secretary for Goodyear Aerospace retiring after 35 years of service. Sara was an avid bowler and at...

Julianne Balint

Julianne Balint

May 10, 2017

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Julianne H. "Judy" Balint, 82, passed away May 10, 2017. She was born in Parkersburg, WV, and resided in Cuyahoga Falls the past 54 years. She was preceded in death by her parents Howard and Grace; brother Jerry and sister-in-law Marilyn. She is survived by her husband of 61 years Ray; children Mark, Joyce, Jim (Gina), Andy...

Martha Anderson

Martha Anderson

May 8, 2017

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Martha L. Anderson, 97, passed away May 8, 2017. She was born in Orville, OH and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 75 years. Martha worked as a teacher for the Cuyahoga Falls School system retiring after 50 years of service. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by...