All Obituaries

KENT – Rollin “Denny” “Mousy” Drown, 71, passed away February 23, 2021. He was born in Akron to the late Rollin and Lily and resided in Kent most of his life. Denny was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the U.S. Army, going on to retire from Parker Hannifin. He enjoyed the outdoors and gardening.   Preceded in death by his wife, Madelyn; brothers, Rod and Glenn; he is survived by his children, Nicole (Aaron) Lowther and Broderick (Tina Mathis); grandsons, Tyler...

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Floriene Moore, 85, passed away February 23, 2021. She was born in Louisville, KY resided in the Akron area. She is a retired LPN who enjoyed reading, dancing and gardening. She will be terribly missed by her family and friends. Preceded in death by her son, Paul Harrell and her loving family; she is survived by her husband of 47 years, Lester; daughters, Rosanna Winter and Becky Harrell; daughter-in-law, Lynn Harrell; stepsons, William, Donald and Marvin Moore;...

STOW - Jerry Edward Grimm came into this world on August 22, 1937 to Clarence and Nellie Grimm. He was a much-loved child who returned that devotion tenfold. From his early days on to his last, he was passionate about anything that could take a checkered flag, partaking in drag racing, off-road motorcycle, off-road buggies and Legend cars. This passion was only surpassed by that for his family, of which he truly devoted his life. He leaves behind his daughter, Heidi Smith and sons, John...

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Robert “Bob” L. Longfellow, 83, passed away February 16, 2021. He was born in Cygnet, OH  to the late Aurelius and Loretta Longfellow. Bob graduated from Athens High School, going on to earn a BA from Findley College and a MA from Bowling Green University. He was a U.S. Marine serving as an embassy guard in Saigon. Bob worked as a Principal for several school systems notably Otsego High School and retiring from Cardinal High School. He served as...

CUYAHOGA FALLS - On February 15th, 2021 our beloved father James Paul Roose went home to join his beloved wife of 51 years, Helen Virginia (Simm) Roose and be with their savior Jesus Christ. James was a beloved father of eight children, many grandchildren, and great grandchildren. When our father was growing up he was an avid hunter, trapper, and a fisherman. He continued his sportsmanship with his friends at the Zeppelin Rifle range in Akron Ohio. As many knew James also enjoyed collecting...

CUYAHOGA FALLS - George W. Lynn,88, passed away on February 13, 2021 and is once again reunited with his loving wife Eleanor. He retired from Ford Motor Company, Walton Hills Plant after 42 years. George loved his family, gardening, playing cards, and his dog Max. George was preceded in death by his wife of over 60 years, Eleanor. George will be missed by many, especially his children, Patti Harper, Kathy (Gene) Geiger; grandchildren, Nicole Geiger (Anthony Smiechowski), Darrell (Michelle)...

CUYAHOGA FALLS –Suzanne R. (Warshauer) Obrycki, 66, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away at her home on February 13, 2021. Suzanne was born in Denver, CO, on April 24, 1954, to Donna (Zolper) and Theodore Warshauer. She grew up in Denver until age 14 when she moved to the beautiful seaside town of Largs, Scotland, followed by a move to London, England. She loved sharing stories with her children about her time living in Europe and always dreamed of returning there with them someday. At 18...

Mary Anne  Walls Jones ( Shoda), 96, passed away February 12, 2021. Mary’s life is the catalyst to a television piece, “Ruby’s House,” that is in development, that spans from 1903 until present day. It will be produced in McComas, and Bluewell, West Virginia. It will be dedicated to, Mary Anne Shoda,  her life and legacy. She was born in McComas, West Virginia on August 8, 1924, one of 7 children of the late William and Veda (Boich) Shoda.  Mary Anne...

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Charlene D. Nelson-Forbes, 57, passed away February 11, 2021. Charlene was born in Akron and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 32 years. She was a graduate of Lake High School going on to earn a BA and MA from the University of Akron. Charlene worked as a fifth-grade teacher with Akron Public Schools at Findley Academy, where she was beloved by all she taught. She enjoyed sailing and spending time at the Lake Erie Islands. Preceded in death by her father, Roy Nelson;...

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Joseph A. Blasio, 82, passed away February 10, 2021. He was born to Joseph and Lucile (Barone) Blasio on November 6, 1938, the younger brother to Mary Lou. He grew up on North Hill attending St. Hedwig's grade school along with North and St. Vincent High Schools. The family eventually moved to Cuyahoga Falls and he graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1956. At 17, he joined the Navy in September 1956, becoming a Medical Corpsman who spent time deployed with the...