Obituaries

Carrie Brillhart

Carrie Brillhart

Oct 18, 2016

CUYAHOGA FALLS -Carrie "Nubby" E. Brillhart, 95, passed away October 18, 2016. Carrie's life journey began October 27, 1920 in Isletta, Ohio, as the youngest daughter of Ernest and Grace Begert. Carrie moved to Akron when she was four and grew up in North Hill where she developed lots of lifelong friends. She graduated from North High School and then...

James Jones

James Jones

Oct 17, 2016

CUYAHOGA FALLS - James "J.R." R. Jones, 46, lost his battle with addiction, October 17, 2016. He was born in Akron and resided there for the past 3 years. J.R. graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1989. Preceded in death by his father, James E. Jones; he is survived by his mother, Barbara; sister, Michelle Herman; brother, Ronnie Heffner;...

Mary Hale

Mary Hale

Oct 16, 2016

Mary Jo Hale, 81, died October 16, 2016. She was born in Akron, and has lived in Cuyahoga Falls most of her life. She retired from Akron General Medical Center after 25 years of service. She loved country music and line dancing. She is survived by her children, Cindy (Bill) Rose; Thom (Patti) Hale; and Tim Hale. Grandchildren, Michelle, Kimberly,...

John Chrislip

John Chrislip

Oct 16, 2016

CUYAHOGA FALLS - John A. Chrislip, 90, passed away October 16, 2016. He was born in Philippi, WV to parents, John Howard and Stella Chrislip. John graduated from Fairview High School in 1944. He was a WWII veteran serving his country in the U.S. Army 31st Infantry Division and Gen. Douglas McArthur Forces in the liberation of the Philippines. John...

Leroy Cross

Leroy Cross

Oct 16, 2016

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Tony Cross died October 16, 2016. Born in Oakland, Maryland, March 1927, to Otis and Adraine Cross. He lived in Akron until moving to Cuyahoga Falls in 1958. Attended Betty Jane Grad School and graduated from Hower Vocational High School. Joined the Navy and served in the South Pacific during WWII. Graduated from Goodyear Apprentice School and...

Raymond White

Raymond White

Oct 15, 2016

Raymond E. White, 84 of Cuyahoga Falls passed away October 15, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife Nancy and his brothers Charles and Jack White. He is survived by his daughters Donna (John) Pecimon and Deborah (William) Hofeldt, along with many loving grandchildren and great grandchildren, and special friends George and Robin Bare. He was a proud...

Robin Rusnak

Robin Rusnak

Oct 13, 2016

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Robin E. Rusnak, 66, peacefully passed away in her sleep October 13, 2016. She was born in South Orange, NJ and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 28 years. Robin studied nursing at Kent State University, going on to work several years at Hillcrest and Akron City Hospitals. She was a devoted member of the United...

Catherine Grescovich

Catherine Grescovich

Oct 11, 2016

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Catherine Rita Grescovich, 86, passed away peacefully October 11, 2016. Rita was born in Akron to Phillip and Catherina (Bologna) Polefrone, grew up in North Hill and graduated from North High School. A long time Cuyahoga Falls resident, Rita had worked at the AandP, IGA and Acme supermarkets. Coming from a family of nine children there were...

Gail Moore

Gail Moore

Oct 10, 2016

TALLMADGE - Gail "Missy" A. Moore (nee Gramley), 68, passed away October 10, 2016. She was born in Akron and resided in Tallmadge for the past 34 years. Gail graduated from North High School in 1966, going on to work the United Way of Summit County. Later she became the Promotions Director for Rolling Acres, Randle Park and Summit Malls....

David Crolley

David Crolley

Oct 4, 2016

CUYAHOGA FALLS - David D. Crolley, 72, went home to be the Lord on October 4, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a beloved Husband, Father, Brother, Grandfather and Uncle. Dave will be missed by all who knew him because of his Kindness, Friendship and Love. Dave never met a stranger and would talk to anyone about...

Lois Platt)

Lois Platt)

Oct 3, 2016

"Together Again" CUYAHOGA FALLS Lois Mae Cutting (nee Platt), 90, passed on Monday, October 3, 2016. She was born May 9, 1926, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio and resided in the area for most of her life. She was an active member at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Cuyahoga Falls. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Pauline Rutledge

Pauline Rutledge

Oct 1, 2016

CUYAHOGA FALLS -Pauline Hine Rutledge, 95, passed away on October 1, 2016. She was born in Akron, Ohio on September 8, 1921. After graduating from South High School, she attended Akron City Hospital School of Nursing, graduating in 1943. While serving as a nurse in the Army Nurse Corps during WWII she met her future husband, Bob, an Air Force...

Betty Harris

Betty Harris

Sep 26, 2016

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Betty Harris, 82, passed away September 26, 2016. Born in Akron, she was a longtime resident of Cuyahoga Falls. Preceded in death by her husband, James H. Harris, son, James L. Harris and grandson, Jedidiah Harr; she is survived by her children; Joanne Harr, Ralph Marsh, Janet Brady, Sharon Hertzog and Teresa Scott; grand-children, Deidre, Erin, Angela,...

Shirlee Lynner

Shirlee Lynner

Sep 25, 2016

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Shirlee Lynner, a long-time resident of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away surrounded by her family on September 25, 2016 at the age of 86. She was preceded in death by her parents (Anthony and Gladys Johnson), husband (Robert Lynner), daughter (Roblyn "Pixie" Ruggles), and other loved ones including Richard Jackson and Quirky Red Hatters. She is survived by...

Robert James

Robert James

Sep 23, 2016

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Robert E. James, 76, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his entire family after a brave battle with cancer. He was a member of the American Legion Post #281 Cuyahoga Falls and had retired with 28 years of service at General Motors. Lean, Mean and always a Marine! Robert was preceded in death by his brother Bill...

William Hull, Jr

William Hull, Jr

Sep 19, 2016

William "Bill" L. Hull, Jr. 65, of Spring Hill, FL passed away September 19, 2016. A native of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, he came to the area in 1994. He was a National Guard veteran and Christian by faith as he continued to follow the services at The Chapel back home in Ohio. When Bill and Melinda moved to Spring Hill,...

Carol Maxson

Carol Maxson

Sep 16, 2016

Carol Ann Maxson, 86, passed away September 16, 2016. Carol was born in Akron and resided there her entire life. She graduated from West High School, the University of Akron and was a teacher with Akron Board of Education at North High School. Preceded in death by her husband, Herbert "Skip"; parents, William, Sr. and Elizabeth Materna; brothers, William, Jr....

Alfred Neusser

Alfred Neusser

Sep 12, 2016

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Alfred "Call Me Fred" Victor Neusser, 96, passed away September 12, 2016. Mr. Neusser was born in Vienna, Austria and emigrated with his family at an early age to New York City. Fred grew up in New York City and graduated from the City College of New York. He married Evelyn (Day) and moved to Ohio to...

JoAnn Thomas

JoAnn Thomas

Sep 10, 2016

CUYAHOGA FALLS - JoAnn Thomas, 93, passed away September 10, 2016. She was born in Lakewood, Ohio and resided in Cuyahoga Falls. JoAnn was a very active member at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. She loved gardening, Bridge, traveling and spending time with her family. Preceded in death by her husband Russell Thomas; sister, Helen Schmidt; sons-in-law, Lee Allen...

Pamela Evans

Pamela Evans

Sep 5, 2016

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Pamela Jane Evans, 45, passed away September 5, 2016. She was a life-long area resident, graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1989. Pamela worked as a medical assistant for the Falls Family Practice and was currently employed at the State Rd. Acme. She was a member of A.A. and was very involved at the Paradise Club....