All Obituaries

KENT- Brian Pennino, Jr. was born on April 27, 1989, in Akron, OH, to Brian and Brenda Pennino. Brian transitioned to eternal rest on Thursday, October 21, 2021. He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 2007 and attended The University of Akron. Brian loved baseball and was a stellar athlete, breaking many records in the sport. He loved snowboarding and was a major Cleveland Browns and Indians fan. Brian was an excellent cook and he enjoyed preparing unique meals. He had knack for...

Stow-Kent, Ohio– Kathryn Krise (Horning), 55, was tragically taken away from us on October 15, 2021. She was born to Helen and Thomas Horning on July 12, 1966. Kathy was a free-spirit. She would always light up the room.  Everyone she met loved her and she had so much love to give. Kathy was a very selfless person always helping others. She loved being outdoors, riding her bike, gardening, dancing and anything involving sunshine!  She was strong, fearless, beautiful and...

Sean Longville, 33, passed away on October 15, 2021. Sean was born January 29, 1988 to parents Joseph Longville and Jan Poda. Sean spent his life in Akron, Ohio and was a 2006 graduate of Coventry High School. Sean developed a career as a welder and perfected his trade in fabrication. Sean married his wife Ashley in June of 2015. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Robert Sr. and Mary Longville; Janette and William Bridge; and cousin Randall Heckard. Sean is survived by his wife,...

Vincent Greer Leiter, 26, passed away unexpectedly on October 11, 2021.  He had recently been diagnosed with Leukemia and had a positive outlook and a fighting spirit.  A 2013 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School, he was active in marching band, Symphonic Band, and Gold Tones.  He attended Kent State University and studied Fashion Merchandising for two years.  Following his dreams, he then attended Paul Mitchell hair school to become a hair stylist.  He loved...

Charles "Chuck" A. Pardee, 66, long time resident of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away October 6, 2021.  Chuck worked at Graco Children's Products in Macedonia for many years, and went on to retire from Billow's Funeral Home.  He enjoyed working out in the yard, riding his bike, and working on his cars.  He greatly valued his close neighbors. Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Elizabeth (Wise) Pardee, and brother, James "Jim"...

Christina Marie Hiner (Peters), 66, gained her official angel wings on Monday, October 5, 2021. She joins her son, Adam, above, but is now watching over her husband of 41 years, Gary, her daughter, Lisa (Charlie) Kilbel, and the apple-of-her-eye granddaughter, Addison Gina. Christa was not only an amazing wife, mom, and grandma, but she filled many additional roles: sister, aunt, in-law, friend, mentor, “mom,” and “favorite teacher ever” to name a few. Growing up in...

CUYAHOGA FALLS - John (Jack) David Cardille passed away on October 4, 2021, surrounded by his loved ones. He was our much beloved husband, father, grandfather, papa, brother, uncle, and friend to all. Jack was born in Sharon, Pennsylvania, on July 20, 1935. He was a proud marine and married the love of his life, Sandy, on July 9, 1955. They moved to Cuyahoga Falls to raise their 4 children. He became an educator with the Tallmadge High School for 34 years, earning a master's degree at...

Together Again CUYAHOGA FALLS – Daniel Soloveiko, 86, passed away peacefully in his home on October 4, 2021. He was born in Youngstown to the late Leonty and Mary Soloveiko and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 58 years. He worked as a chemical engineer retiring from Uniroyal Goodrich. He enjoyed hiking, fishing, gardening and spent many years volunteering for the Metro Parks. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Linda; brother, Leo; and sisters, Alicia Figueroa and Eileen...

Bonnie L. Earnest, 78, of Tallmadge, passed away after a short illness on October 4, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents Stanley Fifer and Ruth (Timms) Carlyon. Bonnie will be dearly missed by her children, Lori (David) Workman and Reed (April) Earnest; grandchildren, Torrie (Matt) Webster, Brittany Petrosky, Tommy (Hannah) Earnest, and James Brooker; brother, John (Susan) Fifer; sister, Debra Gross, and many extended family members and friends. Per her wishes cremation has...

Richard (Dick) E. Kight, 80, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully October 4, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Ethel (McKenzie) Kight; and former wife and long-time friend, Margaret Sue (Brouse) Kight-Stricklen. Richard will be dearly missed by his children, Pam (Terry) Hughes and Jim (Karen) Kight; grandchildren, Amy, Kyle, Ryan, Sean and Carson; God children, Andrew, Abby, Jeff; brothers Kenny (Joyce) Kight and Dale Kight, and many cousins, nieces and...