All Obituaries

Joseph James Sylvester, 34, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away unexpectedly on December 2, 2019.  Joe was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School, attended Akron U and was most recently attending Stark State College. He loved learning and had a passion for reading.  Joe's life was centered around his family and he especially loved spending time with his nieces and nephews. Joe was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Joan Sylvester and maternal grandfather, Richard...

Timothy John Walter, Jr., 31, passed away December 1, 2019 due to an illness that he fought for the last 5 years.  It took him from us way too soon. He is survived by his father, Timothy Walter, Sr., and his mother and step-father, Samantha and Mike Braybon, his sister, Stefanie Walter, and his two beautiful children, Cameron and Layla Walter.  He also had many friends who will miss him dearly. Tim was a very caring man.  He would do all he could to help another. He went to...

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, native Jeffrey Alan Moser, 56, died unexpectedly on Saturday, November 30, following a heart attack. He was born in Cuyahoga Falls on July 5, 1963, to James F. and Dorothy Ruth (Powell) Moser. He had lived in the Chicago area since 1993. Jeff graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1981, then earned a Bachelor of Science degree in material science engineering from the University of Cincinnati in 1988, and a Master of Science degree from The Ohio State University...

MASSILLON –Bettie G. (Shoemaker) Demaskey (nee Fairhurst), (100), passed away November 30, 2019. Mrs. Demaskey was born in Marietta and had resided in Massillon since 1994 and in Akron and Norton most of her life. She retired as a hostess/cashier for Polskys and O’Neils Department Stores and had worked for Goodyear as a riveter during WWII. She was a member of Canal Fulton United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by her husbands, Ray Shoemaker and Wendell G. Demaskey and...

David Gerald Wintz, 74, of Tallmadge, OH entered his heavenly home on November 28, 2019.  He was born September 3, 1945 in Ashtabula, OH, to Lillian (Wisuri) Wintz and Stephen Wintz.  He graduated from Ashtabula High School and attended Kent State University, Ashtabula Branch Campus.   He served four years in the United States Air Force, earning a level 5 Machinist rating and an Honorable Discharge.  David was employed by Rockwell International Brake & Axle...

Noah James Ross, 18, passed away suddenly on his 18th birthday November 27,2019. He enjoyed Fortnite, cars, making money and most of all spending time with his family and friends. Noah was wise beyond his years and loved to make everyone else happy. Noah was a blessing to everyone who knew him and never ended a conversation without an "I love you". Preceded death by his great-grandmother, Dolly Rye; he is survived by his mother, Amanda B. (John Kennedy) McVicker; father, Michael...

STOW – Doris M. Steele, 96, passed away November 25, 2019. She was born in Jasonville, Indiana and resided in the Cuyahoga Falls/Stow area. Doris excelled in bookkeeping, and finished her career as an office manager at Kent Machine Company, Stow, Ohio.  Her love for her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, energized her life as she was involved in many activities at Stow Alliance Fellowship Church and Haven of Rest. She was a good example as a Christ follower to her family. She is...

Marilyn E. Lilley, 94, passed away peacefully with family by her side on November 24, 2019. Marilyn was born in Canton, OH, on November 8, 1925, the daughter of the late Robert and Hazel Cordray. Marilyn moved from Canton to Cuyahoga Falls in 1955 and was a Teacher at Middlebranch High School and Bolich Middle School. She was one of the original members of Northminster Presbyterian Church and was deeply devoted to helping the entire congregation at any time. She was also a 70+ year member...

STOW-Glenn F. Seaver, 87, passed away November 21, 2019. He grew up on farms in Tallmadge, then moved to Cuyahoga Falls when he married Marilyn Elaine Balcom. Together, they raised their two kids, Cindy and Scott, and have resided in Stow for the last 48 years. Preceded in death by his brother, Jim November 8, 2019; son, Scott Glenn Seaver in 2000; father, Everett; brother, Ed; sister, Lois. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Marilyn; daughter Cindy (Mark) Stoner; and sister, Suzy...

Richard S. Ettinger, Sr.  "Dick" 92, formerly of Chagrin Falls and most recently a 15 year resident of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2019.  Dick was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps having served during the Korean War.  He went on to work in the Lab at Chase Bag Co./Ivex for over 50 years.  Dick was active in local politics and served as an Assistant Scout Master for Boy Scouts of America.  He was an avid woodworker,...