Obituaries

Alex Vedrinski

Alex Vedrinski

May 13, 2015

STREETSBORO - Alex George Vedrinski, 65, passed away May 13, 2015. Alex was born in Bedford, Ohio and graduated from Streetsboro High School and attended Ohio State University. He loved nature and was an avid hunter. Preceded in death by his parents Alexander and Florence Vedrinski; brother, Ted and sister, Josephine, he is survived by his daughters, Jenny Vedrinski of...

Eleanor Lynn

Eleanor Lynn

May 13, 2015

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Eleanor E. Lynn 82, passed away May 13, 2015. Eleanor was born in McClelland Town, PA., and has resided in Cuyahoga Falls since 1954. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Cuyahoga Falls and was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother to her family. Family was everything to her. Preceded in death by...

Henrietta Cook

Henrietta Cook

May 12, 2015

CUYAHOGA FALLS -Henrietta M. Cook, 88, passed away May 12, 2015. Born in Parkersburg, West Virginia, she was a resident of Cuyahoga Falls most of her life. She was a member of First Christian Church of Cuyahoga Falls, and had been a seamstress at Weathervane Theater. She was preceded in death by her parents, Everett Franklin and Rosella (Sams) Guinn,...

Richard Tragler

Richard Tragler

May 6, 2015

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Richard "Doc" Louis Tragler, 74, passed away May 6, 2015. He was born in Akron and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 20 years. He graduated from Garfield High School in 1959, going onto serve his country in the U.S. Army. Preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Marie Tragler; He is survived by his...

Richard Hooker

Richard Hooker

May 6, 2015

STOW - Richard K. Hooker, 53, passed away unexpectedly and far too soon May 6, 2015 when his large and loving heart stopped beating. Born November 28, 1961 in Cleveland, Ohio, lived in more than a few of our great states but settled and raised his family in Cuyahoga Falls. He was an avid football fan, sharing this love by...

Richard Galligan

Richard Galligan

Apr 30, 2015

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Richard, a long time member of Summit Choral Society's Masterworks Chorale and Cuyahoga Falls Community Chorus, joined the Heavenly Choir on April 30, 2015. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Jeanne Galligan, he is survived by his wife of 42 years, Wendy; sons, Shawn of Chicago and Eric of Cuyahoga Falls; sister, Barbara (Bill) Sanders...

Gertrude Edgecomb

Gertrude Edgecomb

Apr 29, 2015

"Together forever in this world and the next, Thanks Dear God!" Gertrude M. Edgecomb "Boots" Soisson Gertrude M. Edgecomb 92, passed away peacefully April 29, 2015. Born in Connelsville, PA, moved to the area at the age of 4. She was raised in the Cuyahoga Falls and Akron area. She graduated from Central High under the name Gertrude George, where...

Melissa Sovil

Melissa Sovil

Apr 26, 2015

CUYAHOGA FALLS -Melissa Ann Sovil (nee Marsteller), 31, passed away unexpectedly April 26, 2015. She was born in and resided in Akron. She is survived by her husband, James C. Sovil; children, James and Riley; parents, Andrea Bigger, James (Amy) Marsteller, siblings, Cynthia (Tim) McCausland, Kate (Isaac) Ostlund, Brandon Cooper and Megan Marsteller; and many nephews. Friends may call from...

Cheryl Ullemeyer

Cheryl Ullemeyer

Apr 24, 2015

CUYAHOGA FALLS -Cheryl Ann Ullemeyer, 53, passed away April 24, 2015. She was born in Akron and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 20 years. Cheryl was a devoted wife and mother, who enjoyed gardening, and spending time with her animals and her friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Marguerite Huff; she is survived by her...

Mary Hudock

Mary Hudock

Apr 23, 2015

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Mary Ellen Hudock, 89, passed away April 23, 2015. She was born in Barberton and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 60 years. Mary Ellen was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, who loved babysitting her grandchildren. She was a member of St. Eugene's Catholic Church, where she served as a Lay Minister and was a...

Rose Tersigni

Rose Tersigni

Apr 21, 2015

AKRON -. Rose M. Tersigni, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by her family on, Tuesday, April 21, 2015. Rose was born in Akron where she lived all her life. Rose is survived by her loving, caring husband she cherished, Harry of 67 years; her son, Tom (Michelle); five grandchildren, Michael, Lisa, Tommy, Vince and Angelena and spouses;...

Margaret Markle

Margaret Markle

Apr 17, 2015

TALLMADGE - Margaret Marie Markle, 78, fell asleep in the Lord on Friday April 17, 2015. Margaret was born in Akron, Ohio to her parents, Charles and Alice (Trafka) Harshbarger on September 27, 1936. Margaret grew up in west Akron, Copley Rd., Grace Ave. area in the company of friends, cousins, aunts, uncles and grandparents who all lived in the...

Penny Clifford)

Penny Clifford)

Apr 15, 2015

Penny J. Slovisky (nee Clifford), 60, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 in Brownsville, Texas, following a long illness surrounded by her loving family. Penny was born in Akron and raised in Cuyahoga Falls graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1972. She had worked as a dental hygienist...

Dolores Lang

Dolores Lang

Apr 15, 2015

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Dolores R. Lang, 95, died April 15, 2015. She had been an area resident for a number of years. Before retirement, Miss Lang spent a total of thirty-one years teaching in Portage and Summit County. She was a member of the Summit County Teacher Association and a life-time member of the Ohio Retired Teachers Association. She was...

Kathryn Ruch

Kathryn Ruch

Apr 14, 2015

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Kathryn Lee Ruch, 78, passed away April 14, 2015. She was born in Toledo and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 62 years. She was a member of the Eastern Star, Bethany United Church of Christ, and the Cuyahoga Falls Womens Club. She was an avid bowler and baker. Preceded in death by her husband of...

Robert Dolan

Robert Dolan

Apr 12, 2015

KENT - Robert Lee Dolan, 36, passed away April 12, 2015. Robert Lee Dolan was born in Akron and resided most of his life in the Brimfield - Kent area. He worked as a carpenter thru the local union out of Canton Ohio. He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Amanda; children, Leia, Jeffrey and Bailey; mother, Terry...

Richard Cumpston

Richard Cumpston

Apr 12, 2015

CUYAHOGA FALLS- Richard Cumpston, 32, passed away April 12, 2015. He was born in and resided in Cuyahoga Falls. He worked for JandF Security and enjoyed motorcycles, the New York Jets, working in the garage, fishing and family. He is survived by the love of his life, Nikki and their 9 month old son, Jace Cain; parents, Frank and Deb...

Patricia Brauning

Patricia Brauning

Apr 12, 2015

CUYAHOGA FALLS- For over three years, Pat struggled with the effects of cancer to her body, yet kept hope that maybe she could beat it one day. On April 12, she lost that long battle, a month short of her 65th birthday and entered into life everlasting. The relentless cancer may have taken her from her friends and loved ones,...

Joy Stones

Joy Stones

Apr 10, 2015

SILVER LAKE, OH -Joy Stones, 82, passed away April 10, 2015 in Ocala, FL. Mrs. Stones was born in Akron and had resided in Silver Lake since 1985, moving there from Cuyahoga Falls. She was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church and was a life master duplicate bridge player. She was an avid bridge player, golfer, bowler and reader....

Gary Rossi

Gary Rossi

Apr 10, 2015

TALLMADGE - Gary Rossi, 93, Pearl Harbor Survivor, passed away peacefully April 10, 2015. Mr. Rossi was born in Bedford, Ohio and served in the US Army during WWII. He was a 60 year member of IBEW Local 306 and retired as Superintendent of Community Electrical Contractors and Engineers. He volunteered for over 20 years at Firestone County Club Golf...