Obituaries

Ardeth Gurnik
Nov 15, 2008
CUYAHOGA FALLS -Ardeth Gurnik, 86, passed away November 15, 2008 with her family by her side. She was born in Akron where she had resided most of her life, lived in Cuyahoga Falls the past 1? years and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Preceded in death by her husband, Alexander; son, Stephen A.; parents, George and Clara...
Paul Seikel
Nov 14, 2008
TALLMADGE - Paul J. Seikel, 74, died peacefully November 14, 2008 at his residence with his family by his side. Mr. Seikel was born in Canton and had resided in Tallmadge for the past 3 ? years and in Cuyahoga Falls for 49 years. He was an active member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church for over 50 years. He...
Joseph Robb
Nov 12, 2008
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Joseph J Robb, 80 passed away November 12, 2008. Joe was born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio and resided there his entire life. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1945 and served as a Radioman aboard the USS Keywadin. After retuning home he worked for the United States Postal Service as a Letter Carrier and was an...
James Ball
Nov 11, 2008
CUYAHOGA FALLS -James David Ball, 23, died from injuries from an accidental fall on November 11, 2008. James was born in Hamilton, OH and resided in Cuyahoga Falls most of his life, graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 2003. He graduated from Ohio University in 2008 with a Bachelor's Degree in Community Health. He was a member of the...
Merri Baughman
Nov 11, 2008
MUNROE FALLS -Merri Lynn Baughman, 61, passed away November 11, 2008. Mrs. Baughman was born in Akron and had resided in Munroe Falls since 1995, moving there from Cuyahoga Falls. She had worked as a teller for North Akron Savings for 7 years and previously for the Tally-ho Motel as desk clerk for over 20 years. Preceded in death by...
Margaret Kochan
Nov 6, 2008
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Margaret F. Kochan, 88 years old was born in Farmington, West Virginia, October 17, 1920, lived in Cuyahoga Falls since 1926 and passed away quietly at home, November 6, 2008, joining her husband Steve S. Kochan with their Heavenly Father. She was a long time member of the Cuyahoga Falls United Presbyterian Church and worked 22 years...
Loren Zickefoose
Nov 5, 2008
CUYAHOGA FALLS -Heaven opened the Gates for Loren N. Zickefoose "Zig", 77, on November 5, 2008. Loren was born on July 24th, 1931 in Hemlock, WV and lived his entire life in the Akron area. He served his country in the Korean War as a member of the U. S. Navy. He retired from Goodyear after 25 years service and...

Martha Butler
Oct 29, 2008
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Martha (Beth) Elizabeth Butler 89, passed away Oct. 29, 2008 at her son's home in Fonda, N.Y. Mrs. Butler was born and raised in Dallas, WV and had moved to Cuyahoga Falls, OH. in 1960. Her husband of 63 years, Arthur M Butler, passed away at her son's home July 31.08. Survivors include sons, Gary of Fonda,...
Kathryn Carcione
Oct 29, 2008
Kathryn Carcione, 83, passed away on October 29, 2008. She was born in Akron, Ohio to Elizabeth and Elmer Edwards on December 29, 1924. She lived her entire life in Akron. She graduated from Central High School in 1942, and from Hammel Actual Business College. She worked at B.F. Goodrich before she married and had two beloved daughters, Nancy and...
James Murphy
Oct 28, 2008
CUYAHOGA FALLS - James "Doyle" Murphy, 89, passed away peacefully at his residence with his family present on October 28, 2008. Mr. Murphy was born in Akron and had resided in Cuyahoga Falls since 1961. He was a Veteran of WWII having served with the U. S. Army and was an Assistant Manager in Special Services with Ohio Bell retiring...
Frank Paraska
Oct 26, 2008
TALLMADGE -Frank W. Paraska, only child of Luisa (nee Rich) Paraska and Balthazar "Joe" Paraska died peacefully on Sunday, October 26, 2008. Frank was born in Cleveland and resided there for most of his life, moving to Akron after he retired from the Cleveland Police Department in 1970. He served as a patrolman for over 20 years. Frank served with...
Betty Tompkin
Oct 24, 2008
CUYAHOGA FALLS -Betty J. Tompkin, 76, passed away at her residence October 24, 2008. Mrs. Tompkin was born in Akron and had resided in Cuyahoga Falls since 1961, moving there from Brady Lake. She had been a financial secretary at Taylor Memorial Library and previously a secretary at the Kent State University International Student Union. She was an active member...
Dorothy Clifford
Oct 20, 2008
CUYAHOGA FALLS -Dottie Clifford (nee Mathis), 78, passed away peacefully October 20, 2008. Born in Akron, she was a life long resident of Cuyahoga Falls, graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1948. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Cuyahoga Falls and had served on the Oakwood Cemetery Women's Board. With her husband, Bill, she...
Doris Mitchell
Oct 19, 2008
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Doris D. Mitchell, 84, passed away October 19, 2008. Born in Akron, Doris was a life resident of the area. She was a homemaker and a member of Pilgrim U.C.C. Doris is survived by daughters Melody (Henry) Rippey of Cuyahoga Falls and Marty (Michael) Sermersheim of Stow; grandchildren Megan (Brian) Pizor of Cuyahoga Falls, Matthew Sermersheim of...

Marvin Fine
Oct 18, 2008
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Marvin Lee Fine, 65, went to be with his Maker on October 18, 2008. He will be greeted by his mother & father (Yetta & Morris), his mother-in-law & father-in-law (Margaret & George Anger), his nephew Michael, dear friend Fred Milo, and a host of pets and other friends and family. He was a machinist for over...

Paul Bednarik
Oct 14, 2008
BARBERTON -Paul W. "Pike" Bednarik, 84, died October 14, 2008. Born in Barberton, he resided in Barberton and Norton his entire life. He was a 1942 graduate of Barberton High School where he was starting half-back and become known as Shifty-shy from Barberton High. Pike was a Veteran of WWII having served with the U. S. Navy, retired from the...
Kenneth Settle
Oct 11, 2008
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Brother Settle, age 87 died on October 11, 2008. Born in Union County, Tennessee on January 31, 1921, the son of James and Nora (Pack) Settle, he married Mary A. (Schossler) Settle. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the 3rd Division of the U.S. Marine Corps in the South Pacific. A resident of...
Dolores Simmons
Oct 11, 2008
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Dolores "Dolly" Simmons, a lifelong resident of the Akron area and former ballet teacher, died peacefully at Rockynol, Saturday, October 11, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. She was 94. The youngest of nine children, she was born to Lottie and Lawrence Halter on Nov. 23, 1913, and attended Our Lady of the Elms School for elementary...
Carolee Ahrens
Oct 7, 2008
CUYAHOGA FALLS -Carolee D. Ahrens, 48, died unexpectedly October 7, 2008. Born in Moorestown, NJ, she had earned a BA in English with an Art Minor from Houghton College in New York. She was a longtime resident of Cuyahoga Falls, a member of Bethany United Church of Christ and was a self-employed artist. Preceded in death by her parents, Robert...

Helen Novy
Oct 5, 2008
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Helen S. Novy, 84, passed away October 5, 2008. Mrs. Novy was born in Akron, and had resided in Cuyahoga Falls since 1950. A wonderful wife, she retired as an executive secretary from Goodyear International, enjoyed crafts, knitting, and crocheting and was a certified Braillist. Preceded in death by her parents, John and Susan Lehr, Mrs. Novy...