Obituaries

Roseann Babak

Roseann Babak

Oct 25, 2013

CUYAHOGA FALLS Roseann "Sue" Babak, 86 was born on March 10, 1927 and passed away on October 25, 2013. Roseann was a long-time employee of Cuyahoga Falls City Schools. Serving as school secretary at Lincoln Elementary, Dewitt Elementary and at Cuyahoga Falls High School. She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank, and her daughter, Christine Moore. She is...

Jacob Emch

Jacob Emch

Oct 25, 2013

CUYAHOGA FALLS- Jacob Emch, 76, passed away October 25, 2013. He was born in Cleveland and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 25 years moving here from Parma. Mr. Emch was an employee of Goodwill Industries. He is survived by his wife, Harriet E. of 55 years; daughters Lari (Timothy) Watson of Rittman, OH, Ja-Na Emch of Akron; son,...

Joanne Forbes

Joanne Forbes

Oct 21, 2013

CUYAHOGA FALLS- Joanne W. Forbes, 83, passed away October 21, 2013. Mrs. Forbes was born in Akron and had resided in Cuyahoga Falls her entire life, graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1948. She received her degree in Education from Kent State University and taught in the Akron Public Schools for 34 years. She was a past member of...

Linda Gillespie

Linda Gillespie

Oct 20, 2013

CUYAHOGA FALLS- Linda J. Gillespie (nee Crawford), 62, passed away October 20, 2013. Mrs. Gillespie was born in Akron and had resided in Cuyahoga Falls since 1976, moving there from North Hill. She had worked for S.D. Myers in Tallmadge and previously as a waitress at Dale's and the Village Gardens. She is survived by her husband of 41 years,...

Ricky Fraley

Ricky Fraley

Oct 16, 2013

CUYAHOGA FALLS- Ricky Fraley, 20, passed away Oct. 16, 2013. Ricky was born in Akron and had resided in Cuyahoga Falls his entire life, graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 2012. He attended the University of Akron, was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity and was an avid skateboarder. He is survived by his mother, Tracy (David) Miller...

Daniel Lutz

Daniel Lutz

Oct 16, 2013

CUYAHOGA FALLS Daniel "Jack" Lutz, 80, passed away October 16, 2013. He was born in Cuyahoga Falls and resided there all of his life. Jack worked at Packaging Corp of America retiring after 43 years of service. He was a lifetime member of AMA and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles 2207. Preceded in death by his sister, Georgia Melesky...

Joan Hachat

Joan Hachat

Oct 15, 2013

CUYAHOGA FALLS - The world is considerably sadder today because of the loss of our beloved mother, grandmother and Gigi. She passed away on October 15th, 2013, after a full and fruitful life of 92 years. Born in Nottingham, England on September 29th 1921, she survived World War II and actually volunteered for the local Fire Brigade, climbing on the...

Cora Neff

Cora Neff

Oct 15, 2013

DEERFIELD - Cora Sue Neff 71 passed away October 15, 2013 surrounded by her family. Cora was born in Idamay, WV, and raised her family in Northampton with her husband Franklin. She was an avid bingo player and enjoyed time with her children and grandchildren. She loved cooking for her family and gardening. Preceded in death by her parents Hazel...

Julia Crane

Julia Crane

Oct 14, 2013

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Julia Crane (Beahn) nee Stasiak, 89, passed away October 14, 2013. Julia was born in Akron, Ohio on September 9, 1924, grew up in Cuyahoga Falls and had resided in Akron much of her life. She was a resident of Traditions at Bath Road for 14 years where she was nursed by a caring staff. Julia graduated...

Shirley Phillips

Shirley Phillips

Oct 10, 2013

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Shirley Ann Phillips 80, passed away October 10, 2013 surrounded by her family. Shirley was born in Akron and graduated from Central High School and had worked at US Gasket and Shim for 22 years and later at Logan Machine. She will be remembered for her lively sense of humor, her passion for animals and strong love...

Valerie Moirano

Valerie Moirano

Oct 8, 2013

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Valerie S. Moirano, 61, died unexpectedly October 8, 2013. Val was born in Akron and had resided in Cuyahoga Falls her entire life, graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1970. Some of her loves included dancing, painting, the beach, animals and her pool. She was a member of the Red Hatters and was Community Relations Coordinator...

Joann Kreiner

Joann Kreiner

Oct 6, 2013

MUNROE FALLS- Joann Kreiner, 90, passed away Oct. 6, 2013. Mrs. Kreiner was born in Mineral, OH and had resided in Munroe Falls for 7 years moving there from Cuyahoga Falls. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church where she served on the Altar Guild and flower committee. She had worked as a secretary at Cuyahoga Falls High School...

Steven Filon

Steven Filon

Oct 6, 2013

CUYAHOGA FALLS Steven Filon, 40, passed away on October 6, 2013. He was born in Akron and resided in Cuyahoga Falls most of his life graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1991. Steven served his country in the U.S. Army. Preceded in death by his father, Stanley; he is survived by his daughter, Taylor; mother, Mary Ann; siblings, Paul,...

Richard Poppenhouse

Richard Poppenhouse

Oct 1, 2013

PORTAGE LAKES- Richard S. Poppenhouse, 90, passed away October 1, 2013. Mr. Poppenhouse was born in Akron, Ohio, graduated from Central High School and served in the US Navy as a pilot during WWII. He is the former owner of Davis Printing Company in Barberton where he served as President of the Barberton Kiwanis and the Salvation Army Board. He...

Robert Becker

Robert Becker

Sep 28, 2013

SILVER LAKE- Robert J. Becker, 69, died Sept. 28, 2013. Mr. Becker was born in Akron and had resided in Silver Lake for 32 years, moving here from New Orleans. He was raised in Cuyahoga Falls and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1962. He was an Asst. U.S. Attorney and a member of the First United Methodist Church...

Walter Dailey

Walter Dailey

Sep 25, 2013

CUYAHOGA FALLS Walter F. Dailey, 64, passed away September 25, 2013. He was born in Cleveland and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 20 years. Preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Jeannette; survived by his son, Wally; daughter, Rhia Campos (Frank); granddaughter, Hala; sisters, Dee Schlund (Tom) and Barb Dailey: dear friend, Resa; uncle and great-uncle of...

Howard Claflin

Howard Claflin

Sep 24, 2013

SILVER LAKE- Howard B. "Bud" Claflin, 92, passed away September 24, 2013. Mr. Claflin was born in Akron, resided in Silver Lake the past 30 years and in Cuyahoga Falls most of his life, graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1939. He was a Veteran of WWII, having served with the Army Air Force, 8th Air Force, 385th Bomber...

Hazel Clemens

Hazel Clemens

Sep 21, 2013

Stow - Hazel "Pat" Clemens born July 4. 1931, passed away September 21, 2013 surrounded by her family. Born in Woodland, Pennsylvania, she lived in the Cuyahoga Falls area for the last 75 years, graduating from Falls High School in 1949. Mrs. Clemens had worked for Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. as a service director and later as a secretary,...

Thomas Conner

Thomas Conner

Sep 21, 2013

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Thomas J. Conner, 78, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on September 21, 2013. He was born in Hinton, West Virginia on December 24, 1934, the son of the late Leo and Lela Mae (Meader) Conner. Thomas resided in the area for over 46 years and worked many years for Makebakken Painting Company. In addition to his parents,...

George Kohut

George Kohut

Sep 20, 2013

CUYAHOGA FALLS George J. Kohut, 90, passed away September 20, 2013. Mr. Kohut was born in Medina, Ohio and had worked as an engineer for Goodyear Aerospace retiring after 44 years of service. Mr. Kohut was president of the Foreman's Club, Goodyear 25 Year Club and was a Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus. He volunteered at the Veteran's...