All Obituaries

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Carole J. Andrea, 75, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2020. She was born in Akron, Ohio on June 14, 1944, daughter of the late Donald and Alberta (Mays) Garey. Carole worked at Alside for many years until her retirement in 2009. She enjoyed reading and loved spending time with her grandchildren and was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. In addition to her parents, Carole was preceded in death by her brother, John Garey. She will...

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Donna M. Petersen, 84, passed away January 16, 2020. She was a lifelong Cuyahoga Falls resident. Preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Eva Oblisk; husband, Howard R.; she is survived by her sons, Mark, Randy (Tammy) and Barry; grandchildren, Randy Lee Jr., Shiloh and Daniela and 5 great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 1 PM on Tuesday January 21, 2020 at the Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home 1930 Front St. Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221. Interment will be at...

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Ellen Mary Stroup, 91, passed away January 14, 2020. Ellen was born in Hammond, Indiana and lived in Cuyahoga Falls most of her life. Ellen was preceded in death by her husbands, Joseph E. Stroup and Donald Krieger; daughter-in-law, Juliann; and grandson, Ryan. She is survived by her children, Jay Stroup, Jill (Kevin) Sheaffer, and Lori (Bill) Jurkoshek; grandchildren, Joshua (Nichole), Joseph, Jonathan (Lynn), Daniel and Jillian; great- grandchildren, Marshall and...

AKRON - Dianne J. Toke, 73, passed away January 12, 2020. She was born in Cleveland to the late Stanley and Joan Olhava and resided in Akron. Dianne worked for Rubatex Plastics and loved spending time with her family and cats. Preceded in death by her husband, John Paul Toke III; she is survived by her daughters, Maria (Richard), Rhonda and Rebecca (Danny); sons, John (Holly) and Joe (Kimberly); 12 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.  Guests are welcome to visit with the family on...

CUYAHOGA FALLS –  Carol Burton Drugan, 95, passed away January 9, 2020 at her home in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. She was born Dec. 25, 1924 in Pickerington, OH to Belle Shipps Burton and Otis Austin Burton. She grew up in Pickerington and later graduated from Capital University. She married Jack Drugan who precedes her in death. Carol is survived by her companion (partner), Darwin Crouser; daughter, Christa Marteny, and grandson, Drew Marteny of OK; brother, Bruce E. Burton, and his...

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Edward “Ted” Hazell, 95, passed away peacefully January 9, 2020.  He was a lifelong Cuyahoga Falls resident. Ted was a WWII veteran serving as flight engineer in the Army Air Corps.  He retired as a maintenance supervisor from the Cuyahoga Falls Board of Education. Ted was a member of the American Legion Charles Faust Post 281 and Star Lodge #187. He was an avid golfer who enjoyed music, singing, and dancing. Ted was a kind and giving man who...

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Jairus “Jerry” R. Wurzbacher, 87, passed away January 8, 2020.  He was born in Stow and was a lifelong Cuyahoga Falls resident. Jerry served his country in the U.S. Army going on to work as a cement finisher. Preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Agnes; brothers, Wayne and Dan; he is survived by his sister, Jeanne (Ron) Wilkinson; sister-in-law, Jean Wurzbacher and many nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 11 AM on January...

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Thomas T. Lucas, 81, passed away January 2, 2020. He was born in Akron, graduating from Garfield High School in 1956. Tom retired from Babcock and Wilcox as well as Bridgestone Firestone. He enjoyed gardening, crafting period weapons, watching the Cleveland Indians and vacationing at the beaches in North Carolina while sipping on a cool glass of Jack Daniels. Preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mary; brother, Matthew; and daughter, Doreen Lucas; he is survived by...

Willard D. Thomas, 82, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2020 after a long battle with Parkinson’s.  He was born on April 17, 1937 in New Philadelphia, Ohio, the son of the late Harold Thomas and Mildred Hutchison (Murphy).  Will was preceded in death by his brother, Donald Hutchison. Will was a graduate of Wittenberg University earning a BS in Education and the University of Akron earning a master’s degree in Guidance Counseling.  Will...

Stow-Donald Steven Smith, 75, passed away December 29, 2019.  Donald was born in Mississippi November 29, 1944. He served in the Army and in law enforcement becoming the Chief of Police for Cuyahoga Falls.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Penny, mother, Alice Budd, and best friend, Jon Middleton Sr. He is survived by significant other, Linda Middleton and extended family. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday January 3, 2020 at Pilgrim United Church of Christ, 130...