Obituaries

Jean Carner

Jean Carner

Jan 21, 2010

CUYAHOGA FALLS -Jean F. Carner, 83, died January 21, 2010 at her residence. Mrs. Carner was born in Cuyahoga Falls where she resided her entire life and was a member of the Falls Baptist Temple. Preceded in death by her husband John A. "Little John" she is survived by her children, ClaudiaYork-Brown (Bill), Mick York (Barbara), JimYork (Pati), Chris York...

Arlene Shaver

Arlene Shaver

Jan 20, 2010

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Arlene M. Shaver, 84, passed away January 20, 2010 and was born July 14, 1925 to Ted and Winna Garrett in Norwalk, OH. Mrs. Shaver had resided in Cuyahoga Falls since 1944 moving there from Akron. She grew up in Akron and was a 1943 graduate of East High School;, had worked for Saalfield Publishing Company and...

Mark Brightman

Mark Brightman

Jan 18, 2010

Stow - Mark Brightman, 54, passed away January 18, 2010. Mark was born in Akron and resided in the Stow area all of his life. Mark was happiest watching Star Trek, being outdoors, and playing with his four-legged friends and most of all spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by his parents Carl and Irene Brightman...

Merril Lovelace

Merril Lovelace

Jan 18, 2010

CUYAHOGA FALLS -Merril G. Lovelace, 81, passed away January 18, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Lovelace was born in Akron and had resided in Cuyahoga Falls his entire life. He retired as a carpenter out of Local 639, was a member of the Akron Baptist Temple and had served with the U. S. Marine Corps during the Korean...

Nelson Riter

Nelson Riter

Jan 15, 2010

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Nelson J. Riter, 80, passed away January 15, 2010. Mr. Riter was born in Akron and had worked for Goodyear Aerospace for 39 years, retiring in 1986 with 39 years of service and served in the U.S. Naval Reserve. He was a member of the Goodyear Car Club and had attended the Uniontown Chapel of Faith. Preceded...

Florence Miller

Florence Miller

Jan 14, 2010

CUYAHOGA FALLS -Florence J. Miller, 80, passed away January 14, 2010. Mrs. Miller was born in Chicago and had resided in Cuyahoga Falls the past 60 years. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, loved to sing and dance and sports, particularly Duke and Notre Dame. She was dedicated to her children and supported them unconditionally and showed...

Dorothy Moran

Dorothy Moran

Jan 12, 2010

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Dorothy B. (Belk) Moran, 88, passed away January 12, 2010. Mrs. Moran was born in Boise, Idaho and resided in Cuyahoga Falls the past year and a half moving here from Buffalo, NY. She graduated from Montevallo University in Alabama in 1942. Mrs. Moran was preceded in death by her husband, John P. and is survived by...

Matthew Poelking

Matthew Poelking

Jan 10, 2010

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Matthew B. Poelking, 85, died at his residence January 10, 2010. Mr. Poelking was born in Lakewood, had resided in Cuyahoga Falls since October 1st and previously in California for 25 years and Ohio prior to that. He had worked in residential construction as a carpenter, built his own home in N. Royalton and loved flying as...

Judith Pryor

Judith Pryor

Jan 9, 2010

It is with great sadness that we share the news that Judi has left our midst to enter into her next phase of life. Sadness created out of our selfishness, as we miss her presence in this realm. Judi was a wonderful sister and friend; she accepted everyone she met without judgment. Her sense of humor and laughter will be...

Jean Crabtree

Jean Crabtree

Jan 5, 2010

Jean H. Crabtree (nee Mitchell) Bay Village - Jean H. Crabtree, 87, born in Barbourville, Kentucky . Preceded in death in 1976 by husband, Robert J. Crabtree. Resident of Silver Lake from 1965 to 2000, recently of Bay Village . Graduate of Illinois State University . Belonged to First Methodist Church of Cuyahoga Falls, the Akron City Club, Rotary Wives...

John Darago

John Darago

Jan 1, 2010

CUYAHOGA FALLS - John L. Darago, 77, son of Barbara (Schlaker) Darago and Walter Darago (deceased) passed away January 1st, 2010. Born in Akron, Mr. Darago was a lifetime resident of the area. John was a 1950 graduate of St. Vincent High School and attended the University of Notre Dame on a football scholarship, graduating in 1954. He had been...

Richard Strecker, Sr

Richard Strecker, Sr

Dec 30, 2009

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Richard E. Strecker, Sr., was born on February 20, 1926 and passed away on December 30, 2009 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was preceded in death by his wonderful and beloved wife Marilyn, after 55 years of marriage, parents Frank and Clara, sister Maryann, brother Frank. He is survived by brother Robert Strecker Sr....

Virginia Mulholland

Virginia Mulholland

Dec 30, 2009

Virginia Mulholland, 82, passed away December 30, 2009. Mrs. Mulholland was born in Wapakoneta, OH and resided in Alliance for the past 25 yrs. She worked as a legal secretary for Geigert, Teeple, Smith and Hahn for 20 years and was member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Wapakoneta. She enjoyed playing cards, cooking, knitting/sewing and most of all spending...

Dorothy Baldinger

Dorothy Baldinger

Dec 30, 2009

CUYAHOGA FALLS -Dorothy A. Baldinger, 96, died December 30, 2009. Mrs. Baldinger was born in Toledo and had resided in Cuyahoga Falls the past ten years and previously in Toledo and Mt. Vernon. She had worked as a bookkeeper/customer service for Western Union, Daso Bakery and Pan American Employment Agency for 25 years and was a member Unity Chapel of...

Gerald Romesberg

Gerald Romesberg

Dec 30, 2009

Cuyahoga Falls - Gerald A. Romesberg, 69, passed away December 30, 2009. Mr. Romesberg was born in Wilson Creek, PA and had resided in Akron for the past 40 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from Chrysler in Twinsburg after 33 years where he worked as a maintenance technician. He graduated from Berlin High School in 1959...

Adrian Trachsel

Adrian Trachsel

Dec 29, 2009

CUYAHOGA FALLS - On December 29, 2009, Adrian Aaron Trachsel died at home surrounded by his family. He had suffered a three year decline in health, which he faced with great courage, patience, and good humor. Born in New Philadelphia on May 11, 1918, Adrian lived most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls, although he most fondly remembered his farming...

Elizabeth Morgart

Elizabeth Morgart

Dec 29, 2009

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Elizabeth Byrne Morgart, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died on December 29, 2009. Betty was born in Philadelphia, PA on November 13, 1918, and moved to Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio in 1950 with her husband, Robert Paul Morgart. She attended the University of Akron, and retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber in 1981 as the Executive Assistant...

Gary Moats

Gary Moats

Dec 29, 2009

CUYAHOGA FALLS -Gary L. Moats, 59, died unexpectedly December 29, 2009. Mr. Moats was born in Akron and had resided in Cuyahoga Falls his entire life. He had worked as a rating clerk for Roadway Freight (Yellow Freight) and loved gardening, hiking, nature and traveling. Preceded in death by his brother, Terry and father, Carroll and he is survived by...

Elizabeth Baker

Elizabeth Baker

Dec 27, 2009

CUYAHOGA FALLS -Elizabeth "Betty" Baker, 92, passed away December 27, 2009. Mrs. Baker was born in Loudonville, OH and had resided in Cuyahoga Falls since 1935. She had worked with her husband for Baker Processing Equipment, was a member of the Pilgrim United Church of Christ, had volunteered with the Akron Symphony and was a member of Akron District Society...

Charles Matheny

Charles Matheny

Dec 27, 2009

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Charles J. Matheny, 79, passed away December 27, 2009. Mr. Matheny was born in Akron and had resided in Cuyahoga Falls his entire life. He retired in 1988 as a foreman with B. F. Goodrich with 38 years service, had served with the U. S. Army and loved dune buggies and motorcycles. He was preceded in death...