Obituaries

Delores Weatherford
Nov 23, 2013
Cuyahoga Falls- Delores M. Weatherford, 79, passed away Nov. 23, 2013. Mrs. Weatherford was born in Clay County, WV and was a longtime resident of Cuyahoga Falls. She had worked as a hostess for Yacomini's and Martini's and also owned Culinary Delights. She is survived by her children, Linda Jane Jarvis, Mary J. Bishop, Kathy Holcomb, Patricia M. Necas and...
Gerald Collins
Nov 20, 2013
Cuyahoga Falls- Gerald Nelson Collins, 51, passed away November 20, 2013. Mr. Collins was born in Barberton and had resided in Cuyahoga Falls most of his life. He had worked as a janitor for B. F. Goodrich and previously for R. B. Stout. He enjoyed gardening and was involved with the Community Club House for Brain Injury People. Preceded in...

Elizabeth Greene
Nov 19, 2013
CUYAHOGA FALLS Elizabeth (Betty) Carter Greene, passed peacefully on November 19, 2013 surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born in West Union, West Virginia and resided in Cuyahoga Falls most of her life. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Charles Greene; Russell Carter and his daughter Sally. She is survived by loving brother Jack Wanstreet...
Rena Branham
Nov 16, 2013
CUYAHOGA FALLS- Rena Branham, 72, passed away at her residence November 16, 2013. Mrs. Branham was born in Pikeville, KY and had resided in Cuyahoga Falls for 51 years. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Creed; sons and daughters-in-law, Ted and Joanne and Tim and Annette, both of the City of Green; daughter, Sherri Branham of Pittsburgh,...
Joseph Atkins, Jr
Nov 14, 2013
CUYAHOGA FALLS-The Rev. Dr. Joseph W. Atkins, Jr. died November 14, 2013. Joe was born June 11, 1935, in Darby, PA to Joseph W. and Hannah (Van Meter) Atkins. He was a graduate of Ursinus College in Collegeville, PA, Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, NJ, and received his Doctor of Ministry Degree from McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago, IL. He...
Robert Baker
Nov 14, 2013
Robert Edward Baker, 78, passed away November 14, 2013. He was born in Cleveland, OH and resided in Akron, previously in Sagamore Hills and Twinsburg. Robert was a custodian for Mayfield High School for 17 years, retiring in 1998. Preceded in death by his parents Archie and Helen Baker and brother, Archie, he is survived by his daughter, Vicky of...
Sandra Wenk
Nov 13, 2013
Sandra Lee Wenk, 70, passed away November 13, 2013. Mrs. Wenk was born in Akron and had resided in Kenmore the past 47 years. She had worked in Medical Records at Children's Hospital and was a member of Lakeview Church of Christ where she had served as a Deaconess. She was an avid golfer and bowler and had been ladies...
Guy Waybright
Nov 12, 2013
CUYAHOGA FALLS Guy J. Waybright (Pawpaw) 81, passed away peacefully at home on November 12, 2013. Born in Randolph County WV and residing in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 43 years, Mr. Waybright served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War before working as an industrial engineer for the tire and rubber industry. Preceded in death by his wife...
Altheda Somppi
Nov 12, 2013
CUYAHOGA FALLS-Altheda Marie Somppi, 87, passed away November 12th, 2013, at her home. She was born July 10th, 1926 to George Edward and Anna Marie (Bohlen) Milner in the home of her grandparents William and Nancy Jane Bohlen in Orrville, Ohio. She graduated from North High School in Akron. She was married on Christmas Eve in a beautiful service to...
Alice Mattes
Nov 12, 2013
CUYAHOGA FALLS- Alice Rose Mattes, 88, passed away November 12, 2013. Mrs. Mattes was born in Randolph, one of 12 children and lived in Cuyahoga Falls the past 58 years. She had worked at Goodyear during WWII as a Rosie the Riveter and at Angie's Market and Marie's Catering for a number of years. She was a member of the...
Michael Esterle
Nov 5, 2013
CUYAHOGA FALLS Michael Esterle, 84, passed away November 5, 2013. He was born in Hungary, came to the United States in 1953 to Akron and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for 50 years. He was a machinist at Akron Standard Mold, retiring there with 30 years of service. He was also a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Cuyahoga Falls. Michael...
Sharon Moles
Nov 4, 2013
CUYAHOGA FALLS Sharon A. Moles (nee Kennedy), born February 20, 1943, passed away suddenly on November 4, 2013. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and aunt. She is survived by her husband, Larry D. Moles of 50 years; daughters, Elizabeth "Betsy" Moles and Deborah "Debby" Moles; grandchildren, Cherann Elizabeth Strain, Brett Robert Strain Jr.; son-in-law, Brett R. Strain; sister, Sally L....
Vincent Cizmar
Nov 3, 2013
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Vincent Gerald Cizmar, 68 passed away at his residence November 3, 2013. Mr. Cizmar was born in Youngstown, Ohio to Tillie and Martin Cizmar and graduated from Rayen High School. He received his Bachelor's Degree from Youngstown University and his master of Education from Kent State University. He taught middle school for forty years at Field Local...
Robert Kenney, Sr
Nov 1, 2013
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Robert D. Kenney, Sr., 84, passed away November 1, 2013. Mr. Kenney was born in Akron, Ohio and graduated from East High School, served in the US Army during the Korean War and returned to work at the Ford Motor Company in Bedford until his retirement in 1991. He was an avid sportsman and played fast pitch...
Eleanor Davies
Nov 1, 2013
CUYAHOGA FALLS -Eleanor (Morgan) Davies was born April 26, 1925 in Youngstown, Ohio had lived in Cuyahoga Falls since 1955. She was preceded in death by her parents Agnes and Joseph Morgan of Youngstown, Ohio, brother-in-law Albert Lasher of Boardman, Ohio, sister-in-law Rosalie and brother-in-law Earl Edwards of Akron, Ohio and cousins John McCaughey of Poland, Ohio, Jane Howard of...

Catherine Burg
Oct 30, 2013
CUYAHOGA FALLS- Catherine A. Burg (Cathy), 78, passed away October 30, 2013. She was born in Barberton and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 39 years retiring from GenCorp after 34 years of service. Preceded in death by parents, Paul and Catherine Burg; survived by her siblings, Paul (Alice) Burg of Mesa, AZ, Carole (Bill) Lewis of Parma, OH,...
Eileen Paul
Oct 28, 2013
Bath- Eileen Marie Paul (Bam) Nee; Kneifel. Change of address, after 84 years on Earth, I went to Paradise on Monday Oct 28, 2013 to be with my Savior, Jesus Christ. I was preceded in death by my parents, Arthur and Helen Kneifel. Also my siblings, Augusta, Tom, Margaret and George. I'm survived by my sweet and caring husband, Ed...
Norman Ray
Oct 27, 2013
CUYAHOGA FALLS After a long and fulfilling life, Norman L. Ray, 89, passed away October 27, 2013 following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his wife of fifty years, Donna Ray; his son, Linden Ray and his grandson, Nicholas Courtney. Norman is survived by his daughters, Leslie Ray and Laurie Ludrosky (Brian Borsos); sister, Edith Cadwell; granddaughters,...
Mary Malorni
Oct 27, 2013
CUYAHOGA FALLS -Mary Virginia Sarrocco Malorni, born February 28, 1923, passed away at home surrounded by her family on October 27, 2013, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was a resident of Cuyahoga Falls and a lifelong member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Anthony Malorni; parents Andrew and...
Frederick Troxell
Oct 26, 2013
CUYAHOGA FALLS Frederick (Fritz) Franklin Troxell, 80, passed away October 26, 2013. He was born in Altoona, PA where he played football for Altoona High School. He and his former wife, Dona moved from Altoona to Cuyahoga Falls where they resided for many years. Fred eventually moved to Jackson Township, spending the last 2 years in Canton. Fred served his...