Obituaries
Todd Reilly
Sep 29, 2023
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL Todd Reilly, 77, formerly of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully September 29, with his loving family by his side.
Todd was born March 4, 1946 in Akron to the late Harry and Aldene Reilly. Todd was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and went on to attend and graduate from The Ohio State University,...
Larry Allphin
Sep 27, 2023
AKRON- Larry R. Allphin passed away September 27, 2023 following his wife Carol L Allphin (May 29, 2019).
He leaves his son Stephen and granddaughter Breanna.
Per his wishes, cremation has taken place, there will be no services.
In lieu of other remembrances, memorials may be made to the Multimyoloma Foundation in Carol’s name.
To send...
Helen A. Hughes
Sep 24, 2023
Helen Ann Hughes, 89, of Stow, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2023. Helen was born on January 25, 1934, in Mansfield, OH, daughter of the late Conrad and Hilda (Schmitzer) Niedhammer. Helen grew up in Mansfield, graduating from St. Peter’s Catholic High School. She went on to work in the Air Force Civilian Service before retiring as a Dental...
Dorothy L. Smith
Sep 23, 2023
Dorothy (Lake) Smith, 95, Born in Akron, Ohio, August 26, 1928, to Denzil and Mary Susan Lake. Graduated from Garfield High School, June 1946 and retired from Cuyahoga Falls Board of Education as secretary to the W. H. Nicol School of Practical Nursing in 1989. She accepted the Lord as her Savior and was baptized at the Arlington Street Baptist...
Arlene Hasler
Sep 22, 2023
Arlene Sandherr Hasler
October 30, 1929 - September 22, 2023
Arlene’s faith in God and her love of family and friends were the embodiment of her life. Her positive outlook on life, her enthusiastic personality and her artistic flair enriched the lives of all who came in contact with her. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother,...
Solomon A. Cokes, Jr.
Sep 20, 2023
Solomon A. Cokes, Jr. of Estero, FL, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2023 after fighting a short and brave battle against lung cancer. Solomon was born to Solomon A. Cokes, Sr. and Ethel V. Cokes on September 26, 1937 in Philadelphia, PA. The family moved to Suffolk, VA where he graduated from Booker T. Washington High School and...
Nanette Marie Kozma
Sep 19, 2023
STOW- Nanette Marie Kozma, 65, passed away September 19, 2023.
Nanette is survived by her loving companion of 34 years, Richard Ptak, the entire Ptak family and their dog, Amy.
The family will be having private services.
Russell James Sholle II
Sep 17, 2023
CUYAHOGA FALLS- Russell James Sholle II, 75, passed away on September 17, 2023.
Russell was born March 24, 1948, to the late Russell James and Evelyn Irene Sholle. He attended and graduated from Nordonia High School. After high school, Russell enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served honorably during the Vietnam conflict. While working at Lucerne Products, he...
Joan "Toots" Ginn
Sep 15, 2023
Joan “Toots” Ginn, age 89, of Brimfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2023.
Joan is survived by her sons, Michael Ginn and Terry Ginn, her granddaughters, Erin Ginn and Abby Ginn, her daughter in-laws, Mitzie Ginn and Dafne Ginn, her sister in-laws, Margaret Colant and Sally Winer, step grandchildren, Seth and Autumn and a large extended family....
Inez E. Dudek
Sep 15, 2023
Inez E. Dudek, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully September 15, 2023. Inez was born on June 5, 1923 in Sandyville, WV and was blessed to celebrated her 100th birthday this year. Inez was beautiful, outgoing, unique and had a one-of-a-kind spunk that will be so dearly missed by her family and those who had the pleasure of...
Eileen O'Brien
Sep 15, 2023
Our Dear Mother has gone home.
Eileen Rae O’Brien, 80, passed away quietly at home on September 15, 2023. Born in Yonkers, NY in December 1942 to Frederick and Saimi O’Brien. Her wonderfully full life was centered around and all about family. The oldest sister of 8 children – John (Maria), Lillian (Thomas), William (Judy), James (Christinna), Frederick (Doris), Bernard...
Laura Mellinger
Sep 11, 2023
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Laura Mellinger, 89, passed away on September 11, 2023. Born in Akron, Ohio, she was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and earned a degree at Kent State University.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Ruth Happoldt.
She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Donald, and...
Lori Siegenthaler
Sep 10, 2023
CUYAHOGA FALLS- Lori Siegenthaler, 62, passed away on September 10, 2023. She was born in Akron on June 26, 1961. She was the daughter of William “Bill” and Jean Siegenthaler. A graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School, she went on to become a cosmetologist until her accident that prevented her from doing so. She loved music, nature, and poetry,...
Robert W. Sheppard
Sep 10, 2023
Robert W. Sheppard, 54, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away unexpectedly on September 10, 2023. Rob was born on August 25, 1969 in Milton, Florida, son of Pete and Margaret Sheppard. He was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School, class of 1987. Rob was employed at Summit Racing for 17 years, and outside of work, he enjoyed playing guitar, listening...
Floyd Conner
Sep 6, 2023
NORTHAMPTON- Floyd Conner, 96, passed away September 6, 2023. He was born in Cambridge, OH to the late Carl and Gladys Conner and resided in Northampton for the past 70 years. Floyd was a WWII veteran serving his country in the U.S. Army. He worked as a supervisor for Midwest Rubber Co, Parker Tire and retired from the Woodridge School...
Richard Eberly
Sep 3, 2023
CUYAHOGA FALLS- Richard “Dick” Eberly, 84, passed away on September 3, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born to the late Murl and Ivy Eberly on November 6,1938 in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. Richard graduated from CFHS in January 1957. After graduation Richard volunteered to serve his country in the United States Army. In 1959 Richard...
Barbara Ann Bibler
Sep 2, 2023
Barbara Ann Bibler,70, of Cuyahoga Falls, was welcomed Home into the arms of Jesus on September 2, 2023. She was born in South Bend, IN, daughter of the late Albert and Beverly (Danford) Niven. Barbara was the owner/operator of Falls Medical Services, retiring with 23 years of service.
Barbara had a deep faith in Christ, which she loved to...
Luther Robert Payne
Sep 1, 2023
CUYAHOGA FALLS-Luther Robert Payne, 62, passed away September 1, 2023. He was born in Cuyahoga Falls and was a lifelong resident graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1980. Luther was active in the Boy Scouts earning the rank of Eagle Scout. He served his country in the U.S. Navy, Currently working at Jo Ann Fabrics. Luther enjoyed hiking, fishing,...
Patricia Johnson
Sep 1, 2023
Patricia “Pat” Johnson, 82, residing in Monroe Falls and formerly of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2023. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 16, 1941, daughter of the late Maurice and Mary Pinkerton. Pat was a graduate of St. Joseph Academy and went on to receive her bachelor’s degree from Kent State University. Pat spent...
Joyce Ruth Haberkost
Aug 31, 2023
Joyce Ruth Haberkost passed peacefully August 31, 2023. Joyce was born December 2, 1922 to George and Winnie Goldwood in Cuyahoga Falls OH, and celebrated her 100th birthday last December with her entire family. Joyce leaves her children Richard Haberkost (Gayle Giles), Donald Haberkost (Susan Brown), Deanna Gartman (Jim, deceased), Deborah Mulholand (Neal) and Denise Wagner (Jerry, deceased); nine grandchildren...