Obituaries
Ken Fickey
Feb 24, 2016
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Ken Alan Fickey, 46, passed away February 24, 2016. He was born in Akron and was a life-long Northampton resident. Kenny graduated as a National Merit Finalist from Woodridge High School in 1987, going on to Carnegie Mellon University, where he earned a degree in Civil Engineering. Kenny worked with his brothers in the construction industry. He...
Cheryll Ritterbeck
Feb 21, 2016
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Cheryll W. Ritterbeck, 73, passed away February 21 peacefully at her daughters home. Cheryll was born in Akron and resided in the Stow and Cuyahoga Falls area most of her life. She worked at CVS and Fazio's. She was a Steward for the United Food and Commercial Workers. Preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Donna...
Robert Wolf
Feb 21, 2016
NORTH CANTON - Robert (Bob) Earl Wolf went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, February 21st, 2016. He was born September 12, 1927, the third of four sons of Raymond Thomas Wolf and Laura Leona Happoldt Wolf. Bob was a World War II veteran, on October 1, 1950 Bob married Margaret Ann (Peg) Van Ness. She preceded him in...
Mary Leonard
Feb 19, 2016
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Mary E. (McClain) Leonard (age 98) went to her eternal rest the evening of February 19, 2016. She was born in New Castle, PA where she resided until 1993 when she moved to Cuyahoga Falls, OH. She was the beloved wife of the late Ralph R. Leonard, devoted mother of Marilyn and husband John Hanna (both deceased),...
Sally Meyers
Feb 17, 2016
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Sally Lynn Meyers, 68, passed away February 17, 2016. She was born in Mount Pleasant, PA and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 59 years. She retired from Chrysler Twinsburg Stamping Plant in 2007. She loved gardening and her dogs. Preceded in death by her parents, Robert W. and Margaret Kennedy; daughter, Bonnie Meyers and sister,...
Penny Smith
Feb 15, 2016
Penny J. Smith (Pierson) lost her courageous battle with cancer and went home to the loving arms of Jesus on February 15, 2016. Penny was born and raised in Cuyahoga Falls, graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1967. For the past 11 years she and her husband Don have resided in Stow, Ohio. Penny worked as an account clerk...

John Bissler
Feb 7, 2016
John Edward Bissler, age 77, a 30-year resident of Wooster, Ohio, died February 7, 2016. He was born in Kent, OH, and previously resided in Cuyahoga Falls for nearly 25 years. He was retired from Ford Motor Company and was a member of the UAW Local 420. John was a 32nd degree member of the A.A.S.R. Valley of Akron and...
Cosmo DiLullo
Feb 7, 2016
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Cosmo J. DiLullo, 64, passed away February 7, 2016. Cosmo was born on October 23, 1951, in Akron to Rosa (Chiodi) and Ralph T. DiLullo. He graduated from Hoban High School and served in the US Navy as an Electronic Technician Third Class before his career as a computer technician. Cosmo will long be remembered by those...
Rose Coldwell
Feb 5, 2016
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Rose "Marie "Dotttie" Coldwell, 85, passed away February 5, 2016. She was born in Detroit resided in Cuyahoga Falls for 44 years and spent the last 9 years at Stow Glen Retirement Village. Dottie was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, where she served on the CCD. She was also a member of the Lincoln PTA,...
Ina Fresh
Feb 2, 2016
AKRON - Ina L. Fresh, 93, passed away February 2, 2016. She was born Cuyahoga Falls and resided in North Hill most of her life. Ina was a member of the Senior Bowling League at Stone Hedge and she enjoyed spending time with friends and family. Preceded in death by her husband, Warren; she is survived by her sons, Glenn...

Zander Watson
Feb 1, 2016
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Zander Watson went to be with the Lord on February 1, 2016. He is survived by his parents, Timothy Watson and Megan Styer, sister, Julia Vance; brother, Noah Watson; grandparents, Luverne and Mark Anderson, Kenneth and Debra Styer; and many aunts uncles and cousins. Friends may call from 12:30 to 1:30 PM on Monday February 8 at...
Jean Stroup
Feb 1, 2016
Jean Kathleen Stroup, 87, passed away at her home, surrounded by her family, on February 1, 2016. She graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School and attended Kent State University. Jean was preceded in death by her husband Jack and sister Marion. She is survived by children Kerry (Melissa) Stroup of Grandview Heights, Kristen (Greg) Jones of Cuyahoga Falls, Tom (Barbara)...
William White
Jan 31, 2016
CUYAHOGA FALLS - William Edwin White, 85, passed away January 31, 2016. Mr. White was born in Alliance, OH and graduated from Geneva High School and Ohio University, then served as a First Lieutenant with the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was employed as an Insurance Adjuster for GAB. Preceded in death by his wife of...
Robert Pyke Jr
Jan 24, 2016
CUYAHOGA FALLS -Robert E. Pyke, Jr., 67, passed away January 24, 2016. Mr. Pyke was born in Akron and was a lifetime resident of Cuyahoga Falls. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church serving as a Eucharistic Lay Minister and a member of the IHM Knights of Columbus. He was loved by all his patients having worked as...

Essie Brandt
Jan 24, 2016
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Essie "May" Brandt (nee Ferguson) passed away on January 24, 2016 at 95 years of age. Born Aug 3, 1920 in Ferrel, PA, moved to Concord, OH in 1932, and graduated from New Concord High School in 1939. She retired from St. Thomas Hospital working as a Patient Coordinator for 11 years. Preceded in death by her...
Rodney Armstrong, Sr
Jan 23, 2016
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Rodney G. Armstrong, Sr. passed away peacefully January 23, 2016 with his family at his side. He celebrated his 90th birthday in grand style on December 29. Rodney was born in West Virginia and spent most of his young life on a farm in Fayetteville. He was a proud veteran of WWII, serving in the Army. He...
Lawrence Babcock Jr
Jan 23, 2016
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Lawrence R. Babcock, Jr., 46 passed away January 23, 2016. Larry passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 23 after a strong and courageous fight against cancer. Larry was born on February 2, 1969 in Akron. Oh. He worked for Summit County Sewer Dept. He also worked for The Home Depot in Cuyahoga Falls where he...
James Bergmann
Jan 20, 2016
Love is patient, Love is kind. Love never fails -- Corinthians James C. (Jim) Bergmann, 71, beloved husband and father, went home to be with his Lord on January 20, 2016. Jim had a long and difficult struggle with chronic lung disease but is now at peace. He fought the good fight. Jim was born on August 16, 1944 in...
Bruce Bidwell
Jan 19, 2016
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Bruce Dale Bidwell, 64, passed away January 19, 2016 from complications after ankle surgery. He was a life-long Cuyahoga Falls resident. Bruce was born to James and Donna Bidwell on May 16, 1951, graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1970. He was a proud member of the Cuyahoga Falls Democratic Club and Cascade Community Church. Bruce...
Eloise Hykes
Jan 17, 2016
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Eloise "Ellie" J. Hykes, 86, passed away January 17, 2016. She was born in Bucyrus, OH and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 55 years. She graduated from East High School going on to retire from Burt Manufacturing. Eloise worked at the VFW Ralph Huff Post 1062. She held many positions as President and District 8...