Obituaries
Janet Weaver
Jun 29, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Janet Weaver, 89, passed away June 29, 2015. She was born in Rochester, NY and resided in Cuyahoga Falls since 1955. Janet loved spending time at the Natatorium. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. of 56 years; brother, Stan Weise; she is survived by her daughter, Linda (Fred) Dugan of Jackson Township; and son, Linn...
Rose Capatosto-Hickey
Jun 24, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Rose Marie Capatosto-Hickey, 89, passed away June 24, 2015. She was born in Akron and was a life-long Cuyahoga Falls resident and also of Florida. Rose attended the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, where she was a founding member, and belonged to the Mothers of Sorrows. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who...
Helen Piekarski
Jun 21, 2015
"Together Again" "Aunt" Helen B. Piekarski Aunt Helen died on June 21,2015 at the age of 95 with her nieces by her side. She was born on March 22,1920 to Stephan Bichun and Stella (Bastuk) Bichun in Akron, Ohio. Helen attended Lane Grade School and graduated from West High School in 1938. She performed as a toe and tap dancer...
Thomas Jones
Jun 19, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS - THOMAS G JONES Teacher - Coach. After a courageous 23 year battle with cancer Tom passed to life eternal on June 18, 2015. A true gentleman and loyal friend Tom taught in the Cuyahoga Falls School System for over 30 years. A devoted family man he lived his life in service to others. Preceded in death by...
James Wronkovich
Jun 18, 2015
JACKSONVILLE, FL- James Wronkovich, 95, passed away June 18, 2015. He was born in Akron and resided in Jacksonville, FL for the past 5 years. James served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII, going on to retire from B.F. Goodrich after 42 years of service. He was longtime member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and was an avid...
Shirley Rider
Jun 17, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Shirley A. Sheldon Rider, 75, passed away June 17, 2015 after a long illness. She received a bachelor's degree from Kent State University, going onto ECMCA. Shirley enjoyed gardening, genealogy and reading. Preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Edna Sheldon and sister, Barbara Wallant; she is survived by her son, James (Tessa) and siblings, Sandra...
David Ewart
Jun 14, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS - David Linus Ewart passed away on June 14, 2015, following a long illness. Born in Cuyahoga Falls on May 9, 1926, he was the son of Kennyth L. and Lucile (Gillivan) Ewart. A 1944 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School, David served in the U.S. Navy toward the end of World War II. He went on to...
Pamela Schneider
Jun 14, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Pamela Sue Schneider, 58, passed away June 14, 2015. Pamela was born in Akron and resided in Cuyahoga Falls all her life. She was a 1974 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. She was employed at the Cathedral of Tomorrow for several years. She is survived by her brother David (Shelly) Schneider of Florida; nephews, Joshua (Carrie)...
Richard W.Cross
Jun 12, 2015
TIPPECANOE - Richard W. Cross, 51, passed away June 12, 2015. Mr. Cross was born in Akron and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1982. He had worked for Laborers Local 894. He is survived by his mother, Sandy Vincent of Cuyahoga Falls; father, Robert "Ozzie" (Shirley) Cross of Atwater; longtime companion, Debbie Fields of Tippecanoe and many loving...
Paul Eisenzimmer Jr
Jun 12, 2015
Paul E. Eisenzimmer, Jr. passed away June 12, 2015. Mr. Eisenzimmer was born in Akron and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1962, Ohio State University in 1966, graduated from the University of Notre Dame with an MS in Chemistry in 1973 and his Master of Information in Library Science from Kent State University in 2002. Paul was a...
Bernadette Griffiths
Jun 6, 2015
"Together Again" CUYAHOGA FALLS - Bernadette Griffiths, 90, passed away June 6, 2015. She was the last surviving member of the Joseph and Mary Margaret Keusgen family. Bernadette was born in Akron and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 67 years. She was a founding member of the Cuyahoga Falls Mother of Twins Club, the Immaculate Heart of Mary...
Mary Garner
Jun 3, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Mary M. Garner, 90, passed away June 3, 2015. She was born in Akron and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 60 years. Mary worked for the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. where she met her husband, Jack, and later worked at the French Coffee Shop. She was a 55 year member of the First United...
Edith Parker
Jun 2, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Edith Mae Parker passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at the age of 103 years. Edith lived independently at Sutliff II Apartments in Cuyahoga Falls for over 37 years. Edith was originally born in Derry, PA and then moved and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 62 years. Edith is preceded in death by...
Jack Chapman
Jun 2, 2015
"Together Again" CUYAHOGA FALLS - Jack E. Chapman, 90, passed away June 2, 2015 He was born in Akron, OH and resided in Cuyahoga Falls all his life. Jack worked as a Tire Builder for B.F. Goodrich. He enjoyed bowling with friends and family, gardening, and coached, mentored and influenced many over his lifetime. He was a member of VFW...
Evelyn Thorne
May 24, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Evelyn Arp Thorne passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24, 2015. She was born in Davenport, Iowa the daughter of Hugo and Pearl (Henneberger) Arp. She lived there until she married Kenneth C. Thorne and moved with him as he worked his entire adult life for Firestone Tire and Rubber Company. They spent the majority of their...
Helen Marshall
May 23, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Helen E. Marshall, 95, passed away May 23, 2015. Helen was born in Pandora, OH and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in January of 1937 and Kent State University. Helen taught Math and Latin at Cuyahoga Falls High School and Bolich retiring with 35 years of service in 1975. She was President of United Methodist Women,...
Anne Foto
May 20, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS-Anne Marie (Fischer) Foto, 102, passed away peacefully May 20, 2015. She was born in Akron, and in 1953 she built a home in Cuyahoga Falls, where she resided for the past 62 years. Anne worked for Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. during the depression and later worked at Gardner Container. She always wore a warm, welcoming smile and...
Robert Benedict
May 17, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Robert Benedict, 93, passed away May 17, 2015. He was born in Cleveland and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 55 years. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII, going on to retire from General Motors after 30 years of service. Robert was a member of the First United Methodist Church and enjoyed...
Laverne Ott
May 16, 2015
Laverne Ott, 79, passed away May 16, 2015 in Bonita Springs, FL where she resided after moving there from Akron, OH. She was born in Westover, PA and worked as a secretary for Home Centers and was a member of St. Vincent Catholic Church. Preceded in death by sisters, Pauline, Marge, Doreen and two brothers, Vincent and George; she is...
Bobby Harris
May 14, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Bobby Harris, 50, passed away May 14, 2015. He was born in Akron and was a life-long Cuyahoga Falls resident. Preceded in death by his parents, Bobby G. and Elizabeth Harris; he is survived by his son, Derek; the love of his life, Lori Tarter, her children and grandchild, Stephanie, Cody, Derek and Aubrey; his siblings, Sandy...