All Obituaries

CUYAHOGA FALLS- Susan Dunham, 70, passed away August 14, 2018.  She was born in Zanesville, OH and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 45 years. Susan enjoyed reading and loved spending time with her family, attending all of her grandchildren’s sporting events and school activities.     Preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Jane Vance; and husband, Donald C.; she is survived by her children, Tari (Patrick) Holland, Debbie (Tim) Oswald and Amie (Keith) Traylor;...

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Michael Clarke, 49, passed away August 10, 2018.  He was a lifelongCuyahoga Falls resident. Mike graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1987 and worked at Target for the past 6 years. He was an avid golfer, bowler and loved playing soccer. Preceded in death by his parents, Edward N. and Barbara; he is survived by his brother, Kevin (Lisa); nephew, Kyle. Friends may call from 5-8 PM on Monday August 20, 2018 in the Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home 1930...

Daniel Lee Miller, 61, of Peninsula Ohio passed away on August 8th from cancer.  He was born on June 26, 1957 to Nancy Miller of Peninsula and the late Grover Miller in Vancouver, Washington.  He graduated from Woodridge High School, class of 1975. Dan is survived by his daughter Liz Stroup (Jesse) of Bath, son, Mason Marshall of Hartville, and granddaughters Aria and Scarlett Stroup, brothers Guy Miller and Jim Miller of Peninsula, sisters, Karen (Bill) Ahl of Fernadina Beach,...

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Barbara (Hollow) Clarke, 81, passed away August 6, 2018.  She was a lifelong Cuyahoga Falls resident. Barbara was a 1955 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School, going on to work in Real Estate.    Preceded in death by her husband, Edward N.; she is survived by her sons, Kevin (Lisa) and Michael; grandson Kyle. Friends may call from 5-8 PM on Monday August 13, 2018 in the Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home 1930 Front St. Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221. A...

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Byron Lyle Gray (By), 74, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio passed away on Saturday, August 4, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, due to the complications of Lewy Body Dementia. Byron was born at St. Thomas Hospital in Akron, Ohio, to Francis and Matilda (Tillie) Gray on December 20, 1943.  He went to Cuyahoga Falls High School and graduated in 1961.  He attended Kent State University in 1961 and was a Student Manager of the basketball team.  He served in the United States...

RAVENNA – Ruth M. Carlyon, 93, passed away August 3, 2018. She was a life-long Cuyahoga Falls resident before moving to Ravenna. Ruth worked for the original Standard Drug going on to retire from the Hudson Post Office. Ruth enjoyed reading, golfing, puzzles and especially fishing in Florida, where she had a second home. Preceded in death by her parents, Oakley and Edith Timms; husband, Robert Carlyon; siblings, Vernon, Oakley, Robert, Floyd, Walter, Lillian, Mildred, Violet and Lois;...

STOW – William C. Ellis, 90, passed away August 3, 2018. He was born in Bedford and resided Hiram most of his life. Bill served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He retired from Parker Hannifin after 48 years of service. He enjoyed fishing and loved spending time with friends and family.  Preceded in death by his son, Bill Jr.; granddaughter, Sherry; and sister, Alice Cerr; he is survived by his wife of 36 years, Kathy; children, Donna Fredrick, Terry (Steve) Armstrong,...

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Michael “Mike” J. Hersman passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018. He is survived by his beloved wife Barbara and his loving children Jon, Paige (Rob) Harbaugh and his brother David (Colleen Deceased). He was preceded in death by his father Lewis and mother Margaret. Mike was with Northampton Fire Dept. for 17 years. He was also a member of Star 187 Masonic Lodge. A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday August 11, 2018 at the Northampton United...

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Alice F. Baker, 86, passed away July 25, 2018. She was born in Summerset, PA and moved to Cuyahoga Falls in 1945. Alice was a 1949 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. Alice raised her family in Cuyahoga Falls, before moving to Hudson.  She worked in retail and later was a bookkeeper.  Her most enjoyable job was working with her son John in the early days of John’s Tree Services and Landscaping. Alice was a member of the Eagles 2207 and the First...

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Betty J. Kanish, 87, went to be with the Lord on July 22, 2018. She was born in Copley and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 55 years. Known as “Grandma Betty” to many. She loved to cook (Hungarian ethnic foods), play Euchre, watch Hallmark Movies, travel on bus tours and celebrate Christmas with family and friends.  With her adventurous spirit, she loved to get in the car and see where it would take her. She enjoyed Friday night football with...