Obituaries

Dorothy Novak

Dorothy Novak

Oct 2, 2014

STOW- Dorothy Jane "Vicky" Novak was born on Dec. 10, 1924 and died on Oct. 2. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Celia Vicha, and her husband of 56 years, William. She is survived by her sons, Robert (Pamela) of Silver Lake, OH and Kenneth (Ginger) of New Canaan, CT; grandchildren, John, Marnie, and Mary; great...

Catharine Ferguson

Catharine Ferguson

Oct 1, 2014

CUYAHOGA FALLS-Catharine C. Ferguson (Katie), age 87, died October 1, 2014 after a long illness. She was born in Massillon on June 23, 1927 to Harry and Irene Poth. Katie was a graduate of Kent State University. She taught elementary at Harvey School in Massillon her first year. Katie married Robert Ferguson in 1949, and taught at C. F. Newberry,...

Stacy (Brooks)

Stacy (Brooks)

Sep 30, 2014

Stacy Griffin (Brooks) CUYAHOGA FALLS - Stacy Griffin (Brooks), 44, passed away on Tuesday September 30, 2014. She leaves behind three children, Zachary, Tonya and Justin; also two granddaughters, Avery and Analeigh; brother, Frankie; parents Jackie and Terry Brooks. Friends may call two hours prior to a 2:00 p.m. funeral service on Saturday October 4, 2014 in the Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral...

Thomas Amadio

Thomas Amadio

Sep 29, 2014

STOW - Thomas E. Amadio, 94, passed away September 29, 2014. He was born in Struthers, OH and resided in Stow for the past 25 years and Cuyahoga Falls prior to that. Thomas served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII in the Pacific Theatre. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. and was an avid golfer and...

Alfred Zrelak

Alfred Zrelak

Sep 26, 2014

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Alfred J. Zrelak, 86 passed away September 26, 2014. He was born in Cuyahoga Falls and was a life-long resident. He joined the U.S. Navy and served during the Korean War. Alfred went on to work as the Managing Director for the Ornamental Window Company, retiring after 40 years of service. He was a member of the...

James James

James James

Sep 25, 2014

CUYAHOGA FALLS - James Currier AKA Jimmy James, 39 passed away September 25, 2014. He was born in Akron and was a life-long Cuyahoga Falls resident. James enjoyed motorcycling and spending time with his friends, family and son, Parker James. He truly enjoyed life to the fullest. He is survived by his son, Parker James; father, Robert James (Barb) and...

Bruce "Batman"

Bruce "Batman"

Sep 24, 2014

BARBERTON - Bruce Wayne Priebe "Batman," 60, passed away September 24, 2014. He was born in Cleveland, OH, and was a resident of the Akron and Cleveland areas for most of his life. Bruce was a dedicated father who worked as a machine tool salesman. Bruce was perpetually curious; he was a scholar of life, who enjoyed reading, hiking, bicycling,...

Robert Nissel

Robert Nissel

Sep 23, 2014

Silver Lake- Robert Edward Nissel, passed away September 23, 2014. He was born in Akron Ohio in 1927 and resided in the home that he designed and built for his family in Silver Lake. He enlisted in the Army Air Corp in September 1946 and was stationed with the Army of Occupation in Japan where he flew air-sea rescue missions...

Stacey Ashton

Stacey Ashton

Sep 21, 2014

Cuyahoga Falls-Beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend, Stacey Lyn Ashton, 49 years of age, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 21, 2014. A life-long resident of Cuyahoga Falls, she attended Cuyahoga Falls City Schools and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1983. She was employed for 19 years at Aetna Health Care until they closed their Fairlawn office. She...

Margaret Kerek

Margaret Kerek

Sep 21, 2014

SILVER LAKE - Margaret Kerek, 90, passed away surrounded by her loving family on September 21, 2014. She was born in Whitsett, PA and resided in Silver Lake for the past 42 years. Margaret worked as a bookkeeper for Columbus Coated Fabrics going on to be co-owner of Colonial Pharmacy in Bath for 30 years. She enjoyed walking, reading, spelling...

Charles Malachosky

Charles Malachosky

Sep 19, 2014

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Charles Malachosky, 93 passed away September 19, 2014. Mr. Malachosky was born in Akron and graduated from Hower High School. He entered the US Army in 1942 and disembarked on Utah Beach on July 26, 1944, participated in the Normandy, Northern France, the Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Europe Campaigns. He was presented the French Legion of Honor...

Dorothy Dinsmore

Dorothy Dinsmore

Sep 15, 2014

STOW- Dorothy (nee Briggs) Garman Dinsmore, 91, passed away peacefully at home on September 15, 2014. She was born in Akron and resided in Northampton Township most of her life. Dorothy worked for General Tire for 23 years and was a charter member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church, the Daughters of the American Revolution and The Grange. She enjoyed playing...

Zach Smith

Zach Smith

Sep 15, 2014

Cuyahoga Falls: Zach Smith, age 32 years, died unexpectedly on September 15, 2014. Zach was born in Akron but was raised and primarily lived in Cuyahoga Falls. Zach attended Cuyahoga Falls High School and was an important member of the Falls 1999 baseball team who were runners-up in the state tournament, the farthest a Falls baseball team has ever gone...

D. Vineyard

D. Vineyard

Sep 10, 2014

CUYAHOGA FALLS- David Wayne "Pop" Vineyard, 77, passed away September 10, 2014. He was born in Granger County, TN and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 50 years. He worked at Chrysler 38 years. He enjoyed riding his Harley with Patti on the back, NASCAR races, spending winters in Florida and spending time with family and friends. Preceded in...

Charles Justus

Charles Justus

Sep 10, 2014

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Charles L. Justus, 80, passed away September 10, 2014, He was born in Asheville, NC and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 52 years. He graduated with a degree in engineering from North Carolina State University. Charles was a member Sigma Phi Epsilon and served in the U.S. Army. He retired from Goodyear with 45 years...

Herman Lyons

Herman Lyons

Sep 3, 2014

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Herman J. Lyons passed away September 3, 2014. A long-time resident of Cuyahoga Falls and Silver Lake. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Jean; parents, R. C. and Mary Lyons; sister, Betty Lyons and Linda Mason. Survivors include his sons, Stephen Lyons (Bridget), Timothy Lyons (Katie), Michael Lyons (Michelle); grandchildren, Matthew, Sarah, Joseph, Gracie,...

Loren Black

Loren Black

Sep 2, 2014

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Loren E. Black, 64, passed away September 2, 2014. He was born in Hopedale, OH and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 20 years. Loren served his country in the U.S. Army and worked for Great Day Improvements for the past 19 years. He was member of the V.F.W. Post 1445 and enjoyed auto mechanics, NASCAR...

Shirley Corrado

Shirley Corrado

Sep 1, 2014

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Shirley A. Corrado, 66, passed away September 1, 2014 surrounded by her family. Shirley was born in Akron Ohio and lived all of her life in Cuyahoga Falls, graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1966. Shirley retired from the Cuyahoga Falls Board of Education where she worked as a secretary. She was a member of Immaculate...

Dale Mohan

Dale Mohan

Aug 23, 2014

CUYAHOGA FALLS -Dale E. Mohan, 86, passed away August 23, 2014. Dale was born in Akron Ohio and served in the US Army during WWII. He worked for the Ohio Operating Engineers, retiring from Lerkis Asphalt Company. He was a lifetime member of American Legion Charles Faust Post 281and the Cuyahoga Falls Eagles. Preceded in death by his wife, Georgene;...

Janet Nabors

Janet Nabors

Aug 23, 2014

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Janet M. Nabors passed away August 23, 2014. Janet was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 13, 1926 and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1944. Janet loved music and belonged to the Akron Civic Chorus; also dancing, traveling, playing bridge, and staying active in a variety of organizations. She was second vice president of the...

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