Obituaries

Charles Watkins

Charles Watkins

Jun 14, 2014

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Charles E. Watkins (Chick), died June 14, 2014 at the age of 90. He was born November 10, 1923 in Dardanelle, Arkansas. Charles was the son of Francis and Lula Watkins. A veteran of WWII, he served in the Navy. A skilled mechanic throughout his career, he retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. Chick lived in...

Jonathan Marazza

Jonathan Marazza

Jun 12, 2014

STOW - Johnathan Marazza, 27, passed away June 12, 2014. He was born in Akron and was a life-long Stow resident, graduating from Stow High School in 2005. Jon was a high school football player who enjoyed golfing and spending time with his friends and family, especially his children. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Dominic Marazza; and Clayton J....

Michael Henderson

Michael Henderson

Jun 10, 2014

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Michael R. Henderson, 75, passed away June 10, 2014. He was born in Akron and was a long-time Cuyahoga Falls resident, before moving to Ravenna. He was a Jan, 1957 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Dorothy; and sister, Judith Heflin; He is survived by his brother,...

Edwin Jones

Edwin Jones

Jun 4, 2014

Cuyahoga Falls- Edwin A. Jones, 88, passed away June 4, 2014. He was born in Hudson and resided in Cuyahoga Falls and Silver Lake as well as San Antonio, Texas. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific Theater in WWII. Ed worked for Uniware in Akron for 40 years in Sales and Management, and their Fleet...

Michael Lam

Michael Lam

Jun 1, 2014

MUNROE FALLS - Michael Robert Lam, 58, passed away June 1, 2014. Mr. Lam was born in Akron, Ohio and graduated from Stow High School in 1974. He was a self-employed painter and power washer and enjoyed fishing, camping, animals, gardening and anything outdoors. He is survived by his mother, Janet Marie Hill of Cuyahoga Falls, father, Henry W. (Darlene)...

James Sampson

James Sampson

May 25, 2014

CUYAHOGA FALLS - James Edward Sampson, 77, passed away May 25, 2014. He was born in Cuyahoga Falls and was a lifelong resident. Mr. Sampson served in the U.S. Army going onto work for Falls Savings and Loan. He was a member of the Stow Alliance Fellowship Church and loved watching NASCAR. Preceded in death by his parents Harold and...

Russell Stutzman

Russell Stutzman

May 24, 2014

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Russell Stutzman, 66, passed away May 24, 2014. He was born in Ravenna and resided in Cuyahoga Fall for the past 43 years. Russell was a veteran of the U.S. Navy going onto work as a machine operator for RB&W for over 30 years. He loved working outside and was an avid sports fan, especially of The...

Robert Mason

Robert Mason

May 23, 2014

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Robert G. Mason, 43, passed away May 23, 2014 surrounded by his family after a long illness. The family would like to thank the staff of the Cleveland Clinic for their expertise and comfort. Robert was born in Akron and grew up in Stow, graduating from Stow High School in 1989. He had worked for C &...

Anne Farver

Anne Farver

May 20, 2014

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Anne Elizabeth Farver 78, passed away on May 20 at the Village of St. Edward in Fairlawn. She was born to Warren Lee and Maebelle Steiner Farver of Akron in 1936. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Nancy Farver of Cleveland. Anne is survived by her sister Sally Levinson and her nephews Brian...

Berniece Amos

Berniece Amos

May 19, 2014

CUYAHOGA FALLS - A woman who spent her life loving family & friends, Berniece Faye Amos (94) went home to our Heavenly Father's arms May 19, 2014. Born in Sugar Grove Ohio, "Bea" as she was known to everyone, shared her love and smile with all who came into her life. She had an amazing ability to make everyone in...

Ruth Peterson

Ruth Peterson

May 18, 2014

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Ruth Helen Peterson (nee McElhinny), 89, passed away May 18, 2014. Ruth was born in Pennsylvania and moved to Ohio at an early age with her mother, Lulu Victoria (Mitchell); father, J. Albert McElhinny and elder sister, Marian. She moved to Cuyahoga Falls to finish grammar school and graduated from CFHS in 1942. Ruth was a Girl...

John Amole, Sr

John Amole, Sr

May 18, 2014

CUYAHOGA FALLS - John R. Amole Sr., 74, passed away May 18, 2014. He was born in Chillicothe, OH on March 30, 1940, graduating from Chillicothe High School in 1958. He resided in Chillicothe for 42 years before moving to Cuyahoga Falls, OH in 1982. John worked for PPG Industries in Circleville, OH, before retiring from Goodyear/Versico Roofing in Akron...

Delores Norris

Delores Norris

May 17, 2014

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Delores "Peg" Irene Norris, 82, passed away May 17, 2014. She was born in Barberton and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 49 years. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by her husband, Forest "Bud"; and son, Gregory Charles; she is survived by her son, Bradley J. Norris (Maureen) of Franklin,...

Jack Brillhart

Jack Brillhart

May 15, 2014

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Jack Brillhart's life journey began July 14, 1919. He passed away peacefully on May 15, 2014. Jack lived a full life for 94 years. He was born in Akron and grew up playing and swimming in the canal. Jack always had numerous friends throughout his life. He graduated from South High in 1938 and Akron U in...

Alice Royer

Alice Royer

May 13, 2014

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Alice Lee Royer (nee Mathis), 91, passed away May 13, 2014. She was born in Greenville, KY and resided in Cuyahoga Falls most of her life. Alice was a devoted wife and mother. She was a member of the Cuyahoga Falls Historical Society, Hampton-Falls AARP, DAR Falls chapter, Kentucky Historical Society, Summit County Genealogical Society and was...

Ronald Cooper

Ronald Cooper

May 11, 2014

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Ronald R. Cooper 63, passed away May 11, 2014 with his family by his side.. Mr. Cooper was born in Akron, Ohio to Stanley and Eleanor Cooper and lived his entire life in Cuyahoga Falls. He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1970 and retired from the Summit County Sheriff's Department. He was a member of...

Sandra Smith

Sandra Smith

May 11, 2014

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Sandy Smith 66, passed away peacefully following a long illness May 11, 2014. Sandy was born in Akron to Earl and Winifred Sockel and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1965. She worked at O'Neil's and as a Cosmetologist and was a member of Grandview United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband of 46...

Bernice Briggs

Bernice Briggs

May 10, 2014

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Bernice M. Briggs 90, passed away May 10, 2014. Bernice was born in Altoona, PA to John and Mary Quirin and had resided in Cuyahoga Falls since 1957, recently moving to Stow. She had worked as an operator for Ohio Bell Telephone for 13 years and later as a clerk at the Cuyahoga Falls Post Office. Preceded...

Roblyn Ruggles

Roblyn Ruggles

May 9, 2014

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Roblyn "Pixie" Ruggles, 58, passed away unexpectedly May 9, 2014. Pixie was born in Akron, Ohio to Dr. Robert and Shirlee Lynner and resided her entire life in Cuyahoga Falls. Pixie was a beloved and dedicated aunt to many cherished nieces and nephews. She loved planning events for them and taught many of them the fine art...

Luzon Bloom

Luzon Bloom

May 5, 2014

CUYAHOGA FALLS Luzon Bloom, 53, passed away on May 5, 2014. She was born in Akron and resided in Cuyahoga Falls. Luzon was employed as a piece worker at the Weaver Workshop INC. and loved music, animals and the outdoors. Preceded in death by her father, Virgil; and nephew, Brian Yurich; she is survived by her mother, Ruby; siblings, Victor...