Obituaries

Connie Kneil

Connie Kneil

Oct 7, 2015

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Connie W. Kneil (nee Anderson), 65, passed away October 7, 2015 with her family by her side. Our wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend is at peace. Her love and kindness will remain in our hearts and carry us on. Connie was always impeccably dressed , never a hair out of place and perfect makeup...

Donna Bidwell

Donna Bidwell

Oct 5, 2015

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Donna Bidwell, 89, passed away October 5, 2015. She was a life-long Cuyahoga Falls resident. Donna was born to Lon and Mildred Hufford in 1925, graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1943. She was happily married for 55 years to her husband, James before he passed away in 2001. Donna loved and cared for her family...

Ruth Freshwaters

Ruth Freshwaters

Oct 5, 2015

"Together Again" CUYAHOGA FALLS - Ruth M. Freshwaters, 89, passed away October 5, 2015. She was born in Barberton and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 28 years. Ruth enjoyed quilting and crossword puzzles. Preceded in death by her husband, Harry and son, Robert; she is survived by sons, Dennis (Sandy), Richard (Laurel) and David; daughter-in-law, Susan Freshwaters, grandchildren,...

Barbara Gill

Barbara Gill

Oct 4, 2015

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Barbara Kay Gill, 74, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away October 4, 2015. Born July 30, 1941 in Lodi Township, Athens, Ohio to the late George Edward and Maude Ellen Halbirt. She had been resident of the Falls since 2010. She previously lived in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Barb was also preceded in death by her loving...

David Wilson

David Wilson

Oct 3, 2015

David Lee Wilson, 61, passed away October 3, 2015. Dave was born in Columbus, OH and resided in Cuyahoga Falls since 1964 moving there from Lancaster, OH. He was a 1972 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and had attended both Kent State University and The University of Akron. He had worked part time while in High School for the...

Lannie Miller

Lannie Miller

Oct 1, 2015

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Lannie Lee Miller was raised up on eagle's wings on October 1, 2015. He was a life-long Cuyahoga Falls resident where he worked for the School System and was a member of the 1st Christian Church. Preceded in death by his parents, Clarence L. and Alice K Miller; sister, Cynthia Turk; He is survived by brother-in-law, David...

Lela Dodrill

Lela Dodrill

Sep 29, 2015

"Together Again" AKRON - Lela M. Dodrill, 80, passed away September 29, 2015. She was born in Kimberly, WV and graduated from Richwood High School. Lela met and married Leslie when he came to work for her father's coal mine. They then moved to Akron and resided there for 61 years. She enjoyed spending time with her daughter and granddog...

Mary Mohler

Mary Mohler

Sep 28, 2015

STOW - Mary Kathryn Mohler, 91, passed away September 28, 2015. Mary was born in Byesville, Ohio and had resided in Stow for the past 5 years, in Silver Lake for 41 years and in Cuyahoga Falls for 14 years. She had worked for Lamb Electric and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Cuyahoga Falls and...

Kathryn Ferguson

Kathryn Ferguson

Sep 26, 2015

CUYAHOGA FALLS - GOD saw you getting tired, a cure was not to be, so he put his arms around you and said come on home with me. Kathryn Ann Ferguson, born 1-19-1962, valiantly struggled with the effects bipolar and COPD before entering eternal rest 9-26-2015. Kathy was a gentle soul who found the best in everyone and judged no...

Kathryn Porter

Kathryn Porter

Sep 24, 2015

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Kathryn Faye (Cross) Porter, 88, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away on September 24, 2015. She was born in Akron, Ohio on October 30, 1927, the daughter of the late James A. and Ione (Stipp) Cross. Many years ago, Kathryn was very active in the Uniontown Elementary PTA and she enjoyed her involvement tremendously. She married her beloved...

Marisa Hofer

Marisa Hofer

Sep 22, 2015

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Marisa Hofer, 59, passed away September 22, 2015. She was born in Orville, OH and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 16 years. Marisa worked as an LPN for Altercare (Country Place) for 5 years. She enjoyed crocheting and spending time with her grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Rachel Bash; daughter, Tiffany...

Wilford Lutz Jr

Wilford Lutz Jr

Sep 21, 2015

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Wilford (Bill) I. Lutz, Jr., 85, passed away September 21, 2015. He was born in Akron and was a Cuyahoga Falls resident most of his life. He served in the US Navy, was a member of St. Stephen Lutheran Church, a 60 year member of the Grand Lodge of Free Accepted Masons of Ohio, Tadmor Shrine and...

Randall Popian

Randall Popian

Sep 19, 2015

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Randall C. Popian, 65, went home to be with the Lord on September, 19, 2015. He was born in Akron in 1950. Randall served his country in the U.S. Marines. He was formerly employed by the City of Akron, worked in Real Estate and spent numerous years with his family at Abbey Ann's. Preceded in death by...

John Vogel, Sr

John Vogel, Sr

Sep 14, 2015

CUYAHOGA FALLS - John J. Vogel Sr., 91, passed away September 14, 2015, surrounded by his family. John was born in South Amboy, NJ and was raised during the Great Depression. While in High School he studied under artists supplied by the WPA and began his interest in art. He served in the Army Air Corp during WWII and then...

Todd Campbell

Todd Campbell

Sep 10, 2015

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Todd A. Campbell, 48, died September 10, 2015. Todd was born in Akron and lived most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls. He was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1985 and a graduate of N.I.T. He is survived by his wife Cara; parents Terry and Barbara Campbell; sisters Taryn Campbell and Nancy (Scott) Wilkinson;...

Judge Cacioppo

Judge Cacioppo

Sep 9, 2015

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Those who knew Judge Mary Cacioppo describe her as a pioneer in the Akron legal community. Preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Josephine; daughter, Charlotte Fisher; sister, Josephine; brothers, Joseph and (Erla); Dominic and (Rhea). Survived by brother, Dr. Dino Cacioppo (Marge) of Rhode Island; cousin, Joe (Isabel) of Green; son-in-law, David Fisher and many...

Robert Smith

Robert Smith

Sep 9, 2015

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Robert G. Smith, 87, passed away suddenly September 9, 2015. He was born in Jane Lew, WV. Bob attended Salem University after serving in the U.S. Navy. He retired from General Tire after 37 years of service. Bob enjoyed being a grandfather and golfer. He also was an avid West Virginia Mountaineer fan. Bob was a member...

Robert Gemmill

Robert Gemmill

Sep 9, 2015

CUYAHOGA FALLS - With heavy hearts, Jennifer Dever and I (Elizabeth Ryan) with our husbands Dennis Dever and Daniel Ryan announce the passing of our dad, Robert Bernard Gemmill on 9 September 2015. After 96 years his heart announced it had enough and ushered him off to Marge, his wife of 48 years, who left us all too soon, 23...

John Snyder

John Snyder

Sep 8, 2015

CUYAHOGA FALLS - John C. Snyder 58, passed way suddenly due to heart issues September 8, 2015. John was born in Akron, and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1974. He served in the US Army and worked for over 26 years for the Cuyahoga Falls City Utilities Dept. He loved fishing and camping. Preceded in death by his...

Melanie Harrell

Melanie Harrell

Sep 7, 2015

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Melanie A. Harrell (nee Hudock), 59, passed away September 7, 2015. She was born in Akron and was a life-long Cuyahoga Falls resident. Melanie was graduate of St. Vincent High School and Hiram College, going on to work for Goodyear as paralegal. Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Mary Ellen; she is survived by her...