Obituaries
Gary L. Dye
Sep 11, 2024
Gary Dye of Tallmadge, Ohio passed away on September 11, 2024 at the age of 85.
Gary was born on February 14,1939 to Martha and Norval Dye in Clarksburg, West Virginia, the eldest of four siblings. He spent his childhood in nature, driving a neighbor’s tractor before age ten, tinkering with engines, and drag-racing cars with friends.
He pursued an interest in...
Kenneth A. Tunstall
Sep 10, 2024
CUYAHOGA FALLS- Kenneth Tunstall, 89, passed away on September 10, 2024 in the home where he and his wife Mary had lived since 1960.
Kenny was born in Akron, Ohio to Arnold and Doris Tunstall on July 19, 1935. He was a graduate of Garfield High School, class of 1953, and enlisted in the Army and served in Korea. He served...
Mark James Gorbach
Sep 4, 2024
Mark James Gorbach, age 54, passed away on September 4, 2024. He was born on July 9, 1970, and was a lifelong resident of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Mark graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1989 and attended Kent State University.
Mark was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Nelson and Clare Gorbach. He is survived by his brothers, Timothy...
James Edward Humm
Aug 21, 2024
James Edward Humm, age 83, passed away on August 21, 2024. He was born on May 7, 1941, to Jesse Ray and Nellie Irene (Thayer) Humm, the youngest of 13 brothers and sisters. He grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, and almost as soon as he had a bike got a job delivering the Beacon Journal. He enjoyed that job despite...
James E. Kleintop
Aug 14, 2024
James “Jimmy” E. Kleintop 77, passed away August 14, 2024. Jim was born in Akron to the late Alfred and Helen Kleintop and was a lifelong Cuyahoga Falls resident. Jim was a veteran serving 2 tours in Vietnam for the U.S.M.C. After his return to civilian life Jim worked for the City of Cuyahoga Falls Water department and after 32...
Marian Renicker
Aug 14, 2024
Marian Renicker, 88, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.
Marian was predeceased by her husband, Roy D. Renicker, Jr. and her parents, Frank and Mary Pelliteri. Marian is survived by her daughters, Terry (Scott) Lehner, Kathleen (Andy) Caruso, Patty (Paul) McGrath; son, Mark (Valora) Renicker. Marian had seven grandchildren, Jeff (Jenni) Lehner, Dan (Courtney) Lehner, Liz (Aaron)...
Anthony R. Donatelli
Aug 14, 2024
Tony Donatelli, 52, ended his battle with cancer on August 14th, 2024 leaving a heartfelt legacy. He will always have a special place in the hearts of his loved ones including, love of his life and partner Jennifer, mother Ginger, son Anthony, daughter-in-law Autumn, and little buddy Roman. Also remembered by nieces Kate, Damaya, and nephews Isaac and Miles. In...
Shirley Rae Asher
Aug 14, 2024
Shirley R. (Coven) Asher of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, born August 23, 1927, passed away on August 14, 2024, after a brief illness. Shirley was a member of First United Methodist Church of Cuyahoga Falls for over 60 years. She was a Speech Therapist at Cuyahoga Falls Schools for over 20 years; a member and past State President of Kappa Kappa...
Rose Ann Reynolds
Aug 7, 2024
Rose was born on June 18, 1947 in Thayer, Missouri and died on August 7, 2024 in Akron, Ohio with her husband and sister by her side.
Rose grew up as the oldest of two brothers, Roy and Glen, and one sister, Bonnie. She graduated from Maplewood High School in St. Louis, Missouri. After high school, she attended cosmetology school. Rose’s...
Eric "Rick" Carlson
Aug 7, 2024
Cuyahoga Falls- Eric “Rick” R. Carlson, 78, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2024.
Rick was born on July 8, 1946, to the late Eric and Esther Carlson. He was a machinist for National Machine, Stow for over 30 years. He honorably served our country in the U.S. Army infantry division and was a combat veteran of Vietnam.
Rick enjoyed hunting, fishing,...
Ronnie Myers
Aug 6, 2024
“Together Again”
Ronnie Myers, 88 went to be with the Lord on August 6, 2024. He passed away peacefully at his home with his family at his side. Ronnie, born October 25, 1935, was a lifelong resident of Northampton Township, Cuyahoga Falls.
Ronnie was preceded in death by his father Willis Myers, mother Eva Myers, brother Milton “Spank” Myers and beloved wife...
Robert "Bob" Steiner
Aug 5, 2024
Robert Steiner, 83, passed away August 5, 2024. He was born in Akron to the late Robert and Freeda Steiner and resided in Silver Lake for the past 40 years. Bob spent his youth in Peninsula and was a proud 1959 graduate of Boston High School, where he met many lifelong friends; their exploits would provide the material for a...
John A. "Bud" Moats
Aug 5, 2024
Akron- John A. “Bud” Moats, 78, passed away on August 5, 2024. John was born to the late Charles and Vandalia Moats on July 7, 1946. John served his country in the United States Army from 1966 to 1968. After his military service, John went on to work for Lawsons in the bakery and as a truck driver for nineteen...
RoseMarie Mascio
Aug 4, 2024
RoseMarie Louise Mascio, 90 went to be with the Lord on August 4th, 2024. She was born in Ravenna, Ohio to Arthur and Angeline Sarrocco on November 19th,1933 and was the youngest of their four daughters. Rose went to Ravenna High School where she met the love of her life, John Mascio. They were married for 68 years and together...
John Charles Pavlik
Aug 2, 2024
John C. Pavlik, 96, passed away on August 2, 2024. John was born on December 15, 1927 to the late John and Olive Pavlik in Cleveland, Ohio. He joined the United States Marines at just 17 years old in 1945 and served for two years as WW2 was ending. John was stationed in Guam and the American Embassy in Beiping...
Josie V. Robinson
Jul 30, 2024
Josie V. Robinson (Nee Logan) was born at home in Williamstown, West Virginia, Wood County on February 26, 1943. Her mother was Donna Dell Logan (Nee Ross) and her father, a barber was Henry Camden Logan.
She spent her early years on Blaze Run in the Town of Walker, WV. Like so many other family units Josie lived on the Run...
Salvatore Sarvabui
Jul 13, 2024
Salvatore Sarvabui went home to be with the Lord on July 13, 2024. Born on September 12, 1938 in Limina, Messina, Italy. As a teen he moved with his family to Caracas Venezuela.
He is preceded in death by his parents Antonino and Giuseppina; brothers, Sebastiano and Antonio; and daughter Silvia (Stanley) Wolford. He is survived by his wife, Ruth; son,...
Earle W Hanna
Jul 12, 2024
Earle W. Hanna, 100, passed away July 12, 2024. Once lost, now found. Eternally thankful! Earle was born to Alonzo and Maude Hanna in Akron. He was in the U.S. Navy for three-plus years (WWII). After several jobs, he worked 41 years at Goodyear Aerospace (Loral, Lockheed Martin).
He married Phyllis Roberson in 1953 and was the proud dad of Kenneth,...
William "Craig" Park, Sr.
Jul 11, 2024
William “Craig” Park, Sr.
Born to William (Owen) & Mona Park, on November 14, 1953 in Norfolk, Virginia and relocated to Cuyahoga Falls at an early age. He was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School class of 1972.
He had a love of baking that was cultivated at Vincent’s Bakery and his cake decorating skills were second to none. Craig, as...
David Fountain
Jul 10, 2024
David Fountain, 64, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on July 10th, 2024 with his daughter by his side. David was born in Akron, Ohio on February 8, 1960. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, William and Jean Fountain and sister, Sarah. David will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Mariah (Ethan) and...