All Obituaries

Raymond "Ray" Lafeber, 87, passed away on January 18, 2022. Ray was born January 9, 1935 in Chicago, Ill to the late Nicholas and Anna Lafeber. At 17 Ray enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving in the Korean War. He proudly served as a sergeant, M.P., and Firefighter.After his return he married his beloved wife Helen (Magazeni) and they celebrated 66 years of marriage. Ray enjoyed working as a Bricklayer and Business agent for Akron Local Number 7. He enjoyed family...

Debra Ann Walters (nee Leisek), 69, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2022 after a short hospitalization with cancer.  She was born in Aurora, Colorado to the late Robert and Martha Leisek.  Debbie graduated from Akron North High School, Class of 1970 and the St. Thomas Hospital School of Nursing.  She worked as an RN for almost 40 years at Akron Children’s Hospital in the Burn Center and PACU.  Debbie was an avid sports fan always cheering for the Browns,...

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Paul “Pete” P. Miles Jr., 74, passed away January 15, 2022. He was born in Akron to the late Paul and Rita Miles and was a lifetime Cuyahoga Falls resident. Pete was a 1965 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School going on to serve his country in the U.S.M.C. He worked for the City of Cuyahoga Falls, the asphalt industry and retired from the City of Tallmadge Street Department. Pete was a member of the American Legion Post 281, the Chester Puller League and...

Josephine “Jo” Stanovcak, 69, of Tallmadge, Ohio. It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our dear Mom, Grandma, sister, and friend. Jo passed away January 12, 2022 after fighting an 11 month battle with brain cancer. She faced her diagnosis with faith, optimism, and a peaceful spirit. Jo was born in Youngstown, Ohio on September 15, 1952. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Youngstown State. Moving to the Cuyahoga Falls area, as a young mother, Jo was an...

Joseph Gajovski, 56, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away suddenly from surgery complications on January 11, 2022. He was born to Raymond and Diane Gajovski on August 17, 1965 in Barberton, Ohio. Joe was raised in Clinton, Ohio and graduated from Northwest High School in 1985. For the last thirty years he worked as maintenance and machine repairmen which included, welding, millwrighting, and fabrication which he thoroughly enjoyed. Currently Joe was working at the Morton Salt in Rittman, OH. Joe...

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Burt L.B. Urbano, 47, passed away January 6, 2022. He was a wonderful husband, an unbelievable father and a devoted son. Burt was a strong hard-working man. He was handsome with an amazing beard and great sense of humor. Burt loved working around the house, grilling, movies, playing with his girls and football. He was literally the guy you couldn’t wait to see – He was one in a million! Preceded in death father, Joseph Michael Urbano Jr.; He is survived by...

CUYAHOGA FALLS – On Thursday, January 6th, 2022, Gary Brian McDonald passed away peacefully at the age of 80. Gary was born on March 30th, 1941 to Marie McCauley and Francis Glenn McDonald. Gary graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1959 and attended Kent State University. Gary married the love of his life, Carol, on December 18th, 1964. They lived in Stow and Cuyahoga Falls and were both huge fans of The Cuyahoga Falls High School Black Tigers. Gary spent most of his...

CUYAHOGA FALLS – STOW – Richard W. Cerrito Sr., 77, passed away on January 5, 2022.  He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Helen, and his brothers William and Kenneth.   Richard will be missed by his wife of (55 of years), Marie; children Richard (Tara) Cerrito Jr., Diane (Thomas) Overfield, grandchildren, Alexander (Emily) Overfield, Kara Overfield, Nicolo Cerrito, Joseph Cerrito & Gina Cerrito.  Sisters Cheryl Britton, Tina (Roger) Dillie,...

STOW – The Rev. Donald L. Frerichs entered his eternal rest on January 5, 2021. He was born on May 1, 1937 in Hastings, Nebraska. He received his education at Decatur County (Kansas) High School, St. John’s (Winfield, Kansas) College, Concordia College (Seward, Nebraska), and Concordia Theological Seminary (Springfield, Illinois). He married Eileen Helm on August 23, 1963. Eileen preceded Don in death on April 29, 2021 Over a 53 year ministry, Don served parishes in Canby,...

Linda Margaret Lindsay, 79, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. She was born in Akron, Ohio, on November 26, 1942, and lived the majority of her life in Cuyahoga Falls. She was married to Ronald Lindsay on June 9, 1973. She enjoyed cooking, watching TV, and taking care of her cats.     She was preceded in death by her mother Margaret Oravecz and her father George Oravecz, as well as an aunt and uncle Phyllis and Andy Oravecz. She will be missed by her husband as well as her...