Obituaries

Kenny Swank

Kenny Swank

Jan 1, 2017

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Kenny Lee Swank 42, passed away January 1, 2017. Kenny was born in Bedford, Ohio and resided most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls. He was a proud member of Local 17 Ironworkers Union. Kenny was an individual like no other, his presence filled every room he walked into. He was loved so very much by so...

Dwight Woodford

Dwight Woodford

Jan 1, 2017

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Dwight E. Woodford, 86, died January 1, 2017. Dwight was born in Akron and was a life resident. He was an Army Veteran and was a past president of the Cuyahoga Falls Kiwanis, past president of Akron Area Realtors, and a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Dwight is survived by his wife Gloria; children David (Mary),...

Jean Bronko

Jean Bronko

Dec 31, 2016

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Jean Marie Bronko, 91, passed away December 31, 2016. Jean was born in Akron Ohio and graduated from East High School. She was proud of attending Nursing School. She was a Cleveland Indians' and Cav's fan and a lover of the fine arts. She was a Civic Theater Volunteer and member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church where...

Geraldine Squarcette

Geraldine Squarcette

Dec 31, 2016

TOLEDO - Geraldine Squarcette 89, passed away December 31, 2016. Preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Louis; son-in-law Marc Gembala. She is survived by her daughters, Sara James of McKinney, TX and her children, Amy, Andrew and Janet and Leah (Ralph) Semrock of Curtice, OH. A Memorial service will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Saturday January 7 at...

Richard Moore

Richard Moore

Dec 30, 2016

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Richard Alden Moore left us and went into the loving arms of our savior Jesus Christ December 30, 2016. Mr. Moore was born June 12, 1920 to Dick and Bessie Moore. He was a member of Star Lodge 187 for 65 years and was taught there to take care of the widows and orphans. He and his...

Robert Kidd

Robert Kidd

Dec 30, 2016

CUYAHOGA FALLS- Robert E. Kidd, 81, died December 30, 2016. Robert was born in Akron to his parents Benjamin and Irene (Harris) Kidd. Bob was a retired police officer from Northampton Township and the Cuyahoga Falls Police Departments. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. His family will always remember his love of good food and desserts...

Rosalie Miller

Rosalie Miller

Dec 27, 2016

Rosalie (Rose) Miller died peacefully December 27, 2016. She was preceded in death by her son Martin. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, John "Jack" Miller; children Lee (Laura) , Melinda (Shawn) Cavanaugh; and Michelle (Brandon) Detwiler; 12 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Rosalie was a loving wife and mother who will be sorely missed by her family...

Dale Klein

Dale Klein

Dec 25, 2016

Dale R. Klein, 59, passed away December 25, 2016. He was a life-long Akron resident. Dale attended grade school at St. Paul going on to graduate from Garfield High School in 1976. He proudly served his country in the U.S.A.F. Dale retired from the American Red Cross after over 30 years of service. He enjoyed sailing, hiking, billiards, woodworking and...

Betty Schneider

Betty Schneider

Dec 25, 2016

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Betty L. "Sue" Schneider, 77, was born on the Fourth of July passed away peacefully on December 25, 2016 at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Lodi and was a life-long Cuyahoga Falls resident. Betty was an active volunteer in the Metro Parks and loved spending time with friends and family. She is survived...

Emelie Zantow

Emelie Zantow

Dec 23, 2016

Emelie Ann Zantow, born March 22nd 2016, passed peacefully in the arms of her loving parents on December 23rd 2016. Emmy received her angel wings following a lifelong illness where she faced her struggles with amazing strength and ability to fight against the odds. Though Emmy's time here on earth was brief she left her hand prints on so many...

Syd Baker

Syd Baker

Dec 20, 2016

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Syd T. Baker, 85, passed away December, 20, 2016. He was a life-long Cuyahoga Falls resident. Syd graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1949 and went on to work as a foreman at Ohio Bell, retiring after 36 years of service. He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America, Cuyahoga Falls Lions Club and...

Caitlin Turney

Caitlin Turney

Dec 19, 2016

AKRON - Caitlin Turney, 29, beloved youngest daughter of David and Becki Turney joined her loved ones in Heaven on December 19, 2016. She passed away peacefully in her sleep following a sudden heart problem. Caitlin was a lifelong member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church and considered the congregation to be an extension of her family. She loved animals, especially...

William Towler Jr

William Towler Jr

Dec 17, 2016

CUYAHOGA FALLS - William F. Towler Jr. died December 17, 2016. Bill was born in Illinois to parents, William and Lillian Towler. He grew up in the Akron area, participating in the Soap Box Derby and becoming a proud Eagle Scout. After graduating in 1957 from North Hill High School he joined the U.S. Army, training at Fort Sam in...

Herbert Villemain

Herbert Villemain

Dec 12, 2016

NORTH CANTON-Herbert Francis Villemain passed away peacefully on December 12, 2016 at the age of 84 following a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. He was born on January 17, 1932 in Belleville, Illinois. Herb graduated from the University of Dayton with a degree in chemical engineering. While attending University of Dayton he was called upon to serve in...

Shirley Frick

Shirley Frick

Dec 11, 2016

STOW - Shirley J. Frick, 71 passed away December 11, 2016. Shirley was born in Akron to Fred and Hazel (Hess) Spangler. She graduated from Woodridge High School in 1963. She owned a home daycare in Stow and was a member of Northampton Bible Church. Preceded in death by her parents; brother, Jim; sisters Winifred and Myrtle, she is survived...

Wayne Benson

Wayne Benson

Dec 10, 2016

"Together Again" SILVER LAKE - Wayne Benson, 93, passed away December 10, 2016 after a long, courageous battle with dementia. Wayne and his beloved wife, Jean Benson, are now together again after 29 years. Wayne was born in Dunlo, Pennsylvania to David and Edith Benson, January 28, 1923. He served in the US Navy during WWII, and earned his engineering...

Elizabeth Gartman

Elizabeth Gartman

Dec 7, 2016

"Together Again" CUYAHOGA FALLS - Elizabeth Erica Gartman, 86, passed away December 7, 2016. She was born in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada and resided in Cuyahoga Falls most of her adult life. Elizabeth was a wonderful wife and mother who enjoyed her family and friends. Preceded in death by husband, Harold; siblings, Michael Frederick, Hilda Sauer and William Frederick; she is...

Gary Nagy

Gary Nagy

Dec 7, 2016

NEW FRANKLIN - Gary Paul Nagy, 65 passed away December 7, 2016. Gary was born in Akron to Paul and Norma (Richert) Nagy. He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1970 and later the University of Akron. He was a social worker with Summit County Children's Services and most recently Visiting Social Workers of Ohio. He enjoyed camping with...

Cynthia Rich

Cynthia Rich

Nov 30, 2016

Cynthia Kay Rich, 64 passed away November 30, 2016 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. Cynthia was born in Akron, Ohio to Alfred and Juanita (Warner) Heiser and graduated from Tallmadge High School. She worked for Toys by Rizzi and the Hobby Center. Her joy was taking care of her four children as well as grandchildren and her friends' children....

Alexandria Shullo

Alexandria Shullo

Nov 29, 2016

Silver Lake - Alexandria Marie Shullo (nee Trushell), 82, passed away November 29, 2016. She was born in Akron and resided in Silver Lake. Mrs. Shullo graduated from Kent State University with degrees in English and History. She once said that "Kindness is the only thing that really matters in life". She was a truly unselfish, loving and caring wife...

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