Obituaries

Kevin Cleary
Apr 8, 2015
AKRON - Kevin Cleary, 62, passed away into the loving arms of his savior Jesus Christ on April 8, 2015. He was a life-long Akron area resident. Preceded in death by his father, Kenneth L. Cleary; he is survived by his mother, Shirley Cleary of Akron; former wife, Joanna Cleary; brother, Ronson (Marie) Cleary of Indiana; step-daughter, Meghan Romito. A...
John II
Apr 8, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS - John A. Hutchens II, 59, passed away April 8, 2015. He was born in Akron and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 19 years. John graduated from Garfield High School in 1973, going on to retire from Chrysler after 24 years of service with four Journeyman's Cards. He was an accomplished musician and sound technician and...
Betty Mair
Apr 8, 2015
"Together Again" CUYAHOGA FALLS -Betty Marie Mair, 81, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on April 8, 2015. She was born in Cuyahoga Falls and was a life-long resident. Betty was a bookkeeper at B.F. Goodrich and a secretary at Day and Night T.V. She was a member of the Mother Singers, Singing Seniors and the Northminster...
Amber Gould
Mar 31, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Amber J. Gould, 27, passed away March 31, 2015. Amber was born in Cleveland, Ohio and has resided the past several years in Canton, Ohio where she worked for Speedy Foods. She is survived by her son, Tylor Kocher of Canton; mother, Tammy Frizek of Cuyahoga Falls, boyfriend, Terry Durst of Canton and many friends. Cremation has...

Eva Hayes
Mar 31, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Eva Mae Hayes, 78, passed away March 31, 2015. Eva was born in Akron to Dorothy and Kenneth Hayes. She was a lifelong resident of Cuyahoga Falls, graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1956 and had retired from Alsides. She was a lifelong member of Pilgrim United Church of Christ and was a member of the...
Dallas Morris
Mar 29, 2015
Dallas Morris infant son of John and Ashley Morris died March 29, 2015. Dallas is also survived by Kylie Morris (sister), Dennis Amos (Godfather), John and Kathi Painter (Grandparents), Ruth Morris (Great Grandmother), Macie Painter (Aunt), Joseph Painter (Uncle), Lonnie and Margaret Painter (Great-Grandparents). Funeral services will be held Tuesday 11 am, April 7, 2015 in the Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home,...
Alfred Hunsicker
Mar 24, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Alfred W. Hunsicker, 80, was called home to be with his Lord on March 24, 2015. He was born in Akron and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 60 years. Alfred retired from the Akron Beacon Journal after 32 A�A½ years of service. He was an avid musician, played in a polka band and was a...
Hattie Hawley
Mar 20, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Hattie L. Hawley, 101, passed away March 20, 2015 at Western Reserve Hospital after an unexpected illness with her family at her side. Hattie Louise (Bennett) Hawley was born in Hudson on October 17, 1913, the seventh child of 14, born to Frank and Ida (Zimke) Bennett. She attended Hudson High School where she played on the...
Alyce Jones
Mar 19, 2015
ATWATER- Alyce C. Jones, 92, passed away March 19, 2015. She was born in Byesville, OH and resided in Atwater for the past 48 years. Alyce worked for B.F. Goodrich going onto retire from the Akron Post Office. She volunteered as a Sunday School Teacher for Atwater Congregational Church and also enjoyed reading and needle pointing. She is survived by...
August Mericola
Mar 18, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS - August Arthur Mericola, 94, passed away March 18, 2015. He was born in Hudson and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 56 years. August graduated from Hudson High School in 1941, going onto to serve his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He worked as an Operating Engineer, enjoyed dancing, fitness, reading and spending time...
Ruth Egbert
Mar 18, 2015
BATH TOWNSHIP - Ruth Arlene Egbert, 86, passed away March 18, 2015. She was born in Breinigsville, PA and resided in Bath for the past 55 years. Ruth worked for the BF Goodrich Research Center in Brecksville, going onto 40 year career in real estate. She was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church where she participated in the Women's Group....

Delores Workman
Mar 16, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Delores Workman, 84, passed away March 16, 2015. She was born in Akron and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 50 years. She is survived by her children, Davidia (Randy) Thompson and Duane (Kim) Workman; 4 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place and the family will be having private services. Services entrusted to Clifford-Shoemaker...
Catherine Vance-Froelich
Mar 15, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Catherine Vance-Froelich, 55, passed away March 15, 2015. She was born in Orrville, OH and resided in Cuyahoga Falls most of her life. "Cathie will always be remembered as a selfless mother and grandmother, never hesitant to make sacrifices to fulfill the needs of those she loved. She truly found her calling as a grandma, where she...

Jack Booth
Mar 15, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Jack C. Booth passed away at home, surrounded by his family, on March 16, 2015. Jack taught almost 40 years as a band director with Shaker Heights Schools. After his retirement he taught part-time as a woodwind specialist with the Orange Public Schools. He was also deeply involved with the United States Figure Skating Association as a...
Lenora Gregory
Mar 12, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Lenora Gregory, 75, passed away March 12, 2015. She was born in Elkins, WV and resided in the Cuyahoga Falls area for over 50 years. Lenora worked as a bus monitor for the Cuyahoga Falls City Schools. She loved traveling, cooking and spending time with family and friends. Lenora never met a stranger and was loved by...

Gerald Brightman
Mar 9, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS -Gerald Warner (Jerry) Brightman, 61, passed away suddenly at his residence on March, 9, 2015 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. He was born September 1, 1953, in Akron, Ohio to Warner E. and Joan F. Brightman Phillips. He graduated in 1971 from Cuyahoga Falls High School and went on to a musical career playing the steel guitar. He formed...
David Heck
Mar 8, 2015
Loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, David Elton Heck, 77, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday March 8, 2015, as he was preparing for church. God walked him through Heaven's Gates for the greatest possible worship service. His loving, gentle spirit will be sorely missed by all who knew him. He served honorably in the Army Corps of...
Wilma Wolfe
Mar 5, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Wilma Jo Wolfe, 84, passed away on Thursday, March 05, 2015. Wilma was born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, on March 18, 1930; daughter of the late George and Josephine (Wilson) Thomas. She was a 1948 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Always there when you needed her, no...
Edward Huzzard
Mar 5, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Edward H. Huzzard, 71, passed away March 5, 2015. He was born in Pottstown, PA and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 38 years. Edward graduated from Spring-Ford High School and Ursinus College, going onto retire as an office manager from Firestone Rubber Co. after 23 years of service. He enjoyed camping and golfing, but most...
Richard Roberts
Mar 4, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Richard Kelley Roberts, 54, passed away March 4, 2015. Richard was born in Barberton and was a longtime resident of Cuyahoga Falls. He graduated from Weaver School, was a member of the Catholic Youth Organization and enjoyed camping, the ocean and the activities at the workshop. He is survived by his parents, Roy and Geraldine Roberts of...