Obituaries

Miles Zitek

Miles Zitek

Feb 11, 2010

CUYAHOGA FALLS -Miles Frank Zitek, age 94, died peacefully on February 11, 2010. Miles was born on June 28, 1915 to Charles and Mary Zitek and raised with his two older sisters, Helen and Mildred, in Chicago , Illinois . As a youth he had fond memories of hunting and fishing trips with his family at Fox Lake as well...

Willliam Zickefoose

Willliam Zickefoose

Feb 9, 2010

CUYAHOGA FALLS -William Hayden Zickefoose, 39, passed away peacefully on February 9 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. William was a dedicated family man who loved sports and the outdoors. He enjoyed coaching, camping, hiking, biking and the company of his many friends. He is preceded in death by father, Loren, step-father, Gary Turner, brother, Jimmy, grandmother, Alcinda and...

Mary Bryan

Mary Bryan

Feb 8, 2010

CUYAHOGA FALLS -Mary M. Bryan, 83, died at her residence February 8, 2010. Mrs. Bryan was born in Neffs, OH and had resided in Cuyahoga Falls since 1963. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and its Alter and Rosary Society and Catholic Women. She had volunteered at her children's schools during their early years. Preceded in death...

Lucille Clay

Lucille Clay

Feb 5, 2010

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Lucille Elizabeth Clay, 86 passed away February 5, 2010. Mrs. Clay was born in Lakewood, Ohio, had served in the US Army during WWII and had resided in Cuyahoga Falls the past 63 years moving here from W. Lafayette, OH. She had worked at Firestone and Central Instrument Co and was active in T.O.P.S., Eastminster Presbytery, Northminster...

Karen Gorman

Karen Gorman

Feb 4, 2010

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Karen E. Gorman died February 4, 2010 at 64. She is survived by her children; Daniel J. (Misty) Gorman, Frank L. (Becky) Gorman, Theresa M. (Charlie) Nopper, Brian M. (Shelley) Gorman and her 10 grandchildren with one on the way.They filled her with joy all their lives. She was survived by former husband Frank J. (Barbara) Gorman,...

Arminta Belet

Arminta Belet

Feb 4, 2010

Arminta H. Pfeiffer Belet, 88, passed away February 4, 2010. She was born and resided in Akron most of her life, attended Ellet High School, graduated from Buchtel High and attended Kent State University. During World War II she was "Rosie the Riveter" at Goodyear. After that she worked for Kelly Services, Ohio Edison and retired from Roadway Express. Arminta...

Henry Swanson

Henry Swanson

Jan 31, 2010

STOW-Henry L. Swanson, 56, passed into the loving arms of God on Sunday Jan 31, 2010 after a 4 month battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Akron , Ohio on January 24, 1954 to James and the late Elizabeth Swanson. He was pre-deceased by his grandparents, Lawrence and Ruth Swanson. He will be forever missed by his loving...

Mary Lohman

Mary Lohman

Jan 23, 2010

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Mary Elizabeth Lohman, 94, passed away January 23, 2010. Mrs. Lohman was born in Cambridge, Ohio where her family owned and operated the Daily Jeffersonian for three generations. She had resided for many years in Cuyahoga Falls before moving to Kent in 1986. She was proud to be a Dennison University Alumnus where she was a member...

Jean Obade

Jean Obade

Jan 22, 2010

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Jean Carol Obade, 81, passed away January 22, 2010. Jean Obade was born and raised in Monessen, PA, then resided for thirty years in Santa Ana, CA before moving to Cuyahoga Falls in 1991. She was currently working at the County of Summit Developmental Disabilities Board, Bath Center. Preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Mary...

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...