Obituaries
Marianna "Marge" Blocksom
Apr 3, 2023
Munroe Falls- Marianna Blocksom passed away April 3, 2023, at the age of 93.
Marianna was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and the registered nursing program at the Salem Hospital School of Nursing in Salem, Ohio and married William Blocksom on June 23, 1951. She began her career as head nurse of the emergency ward at Akron Children’s...
Neal A. Lindsley
Apr 3, 2023
SANDUSKY- Neal A. Lindsley, 93, went to be with the Lord April 3, 2023. He was born in Sandusky, Ohio and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for fifty-four years. Most recently he has lived in a senior residence in Sandusky at Parkvue Place since 2017 and has been a member of the First Congregational Church of Sandusky
He is the...
Elizabeth Wurst
Apr 2, 2023
Elizabeth Wurst passed away April 2,2023. She was born April 18, 1924, in La Grange, GA, daughter of Milton and Blonde Strickland.
She graduated from LaGrange College where she was a member of Delta Phi Delta Sorority and May Court. She sang in the college sextet. She worked for the U. S. Treasury in Atlanta after graduation, and later she...
Barbara J. Mellinger
Apr 1, 2023
Barbara J. Mellinger, 88, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2023. Barbara dedicated her career to teaching English, French and Latin, retiring from Crestwood High School in Mantua after 35 years of service. Prior to her husband, Harold F. “Pete” Mellinger passing away in 2017, they enjoyed traveling, especially throughout Europe. She was a long-time member of Pilgrim United Methodist...
Bruce J. Leimeister
Mar 31, 2023
On March 31 2023, a charismatic soul ended his earthly journey in loving care and went to the heavens.
Bruce J. Leimeister born May 4, 1949 of Akron, Ohio was a fishing master by trade, OSU enthusiast, and family man by heart is preceded in death by his daughter Lisa Leimeister and parents Frank (Alice) Leimeister.
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Marian Letta
Mar 31, 2023
CUYAHOGA FALLS- Marian Letta, 83, was once again reunited with her husband, Dominic on March 31, 2023.
She will be missed by her children, Debbie (Joe) Rilling of Cuyahoga Falls, Edward (Nancy) Bingham of Streetsboro, John Bingham of Kent, Paul Bingham of Ravenna; grandchildren, Ashley (Nate) Behra of Canal Fulton, Joseph Rilling of Cuyahoga Falls; great granddaughter, Allyson...
Gerald Richard Lewis
Mar 30, 2023
Gerald Richard Lewis was a good man who loved God, his family, friends, his church and life in general. He left us at age 77 on 3/30/23 after a short valiant struggle with cancer. Raised on a farm in Findlay, OH by parents, Ray and Edna Lewis, he never lost his love of that life, enjoying the outdoors by caring...
Julianna Jacobs
Mar 25, 2023
CUYAHOGA FALLS- Julianna Jacobs, 65, passed away March 25, 2023. She was born in Akron to the late Wayne and Shirley Patterson and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 35 years. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband, Robert; children, Arthur (Jess) Knight,...
Barbara Brendle-Smith
Mar 23, 2023
CUYAHOGA FALLS- Barbara Brendle-Smith, 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters on Thursday March 23, 2023. Barbara retired from Saint Thomas Hospital. To Barbara family meant everything. She loved serving her family through the ups and downs of life, Barbara especially loved her grandkids.
Proceeded in death by daughter, Cathy Markwalder; son, Johnny Brendle and son in...
John E. Heffern
Mar 19, 2023
John E. Heffern, 68, died peacefully March 19, 2023 at his residence. John was born in E. Cleveland, OH and had resided in Norton the past 6 years, moving there from Akron. He had attended the University of Akron where he was a member of Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity and was owner of H&M Lawn Maintenance.
Preceded in death...
Dale "Pocket" Edward Flinn
Mar 19, 2023
MUNROE FALLS- Dale “Pocket” Edward Flinn Sr., 82, passed away March 19, 2023. He was born in Parkersberg, WV to the late Cecil and Clara Flinn and resided in Munroe Falls. Dale served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the American Legion Charles Faust Post 281, the NRA and the Green Family Worship Center.
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Loretta M. Arconti
Mar 19, 2023
CUYAHOGA FALLS- Loretta M. Arconti, 88, passed away March 19, 2023. She was born on September 13, 1934, in Akron Ohio to the late Tony and Lucy Miragliotta (Mier). Loretta was a graduate of Saint Mary’s High School. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary for over 60 years.
She was preceded in death...
Jason Allen Darke
Mar 18, 2023
CUYAHOGA FALLS- Jason A. Darke (Waggoner), 39, passed away on March 18, 2023. He attended both Cuyahoga Falls City Schools and Kent City Schools. Jason was a member of First Christian Church of Cuyahoga Falls. Jason enjoyed many things, most of all was playing pranks, camping, boating, listening to music, and watching movies. Family was one of the most...
Dorothy Roberts
Mar 17, 2023
Randolph-Dorothy Roberts (Cross, Stott), 88, passed away at home on, March 17,2023.
Dorothy was born in Akron and has resided in Randolph for the past 35 yrs. She worked and owned United Paving in the 1980's. Dorothy loved the outdoors, gardening, her 2 dogs and her chickens. She was a fantastic loving, caring, supporting mother, wife, and grandmother. Her...
Francis Thomas "Butch" Moles
Mar 17, 2023
CUYAHOGA FALLS-Francis Thomas “Butch” Moles, 88, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away on March 17, 2023.
He was born January 26 1935 in Akron Ohio to the late Ethel and Roy Moles.
Francis was also preceded in death by his siblings Roy, Dale, Robert, Ralph, Dorothy, Gerald, Marjorie, Herman, and Carol.
He will be missed by his loving wife...
Grace Christman Mathews
Mar 17, 2023
Cuyahoga Falls - Grace Christman Mathews, 96, formerly of Silver Lake passed away peacefully on March 17, 2023. She was born on June 11, 1926, in Cleveland, Ohio, daughter of the late Clarence and Helen (Dignan) Christman. Grace was a 1944 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. She was a member of Eastern Star for over 75 years
She was...
William Blocksom
Mar 16, 2023
MUNROE FALLS- On the early morning of March 16, 2023,, WilliamBlocksom, 94, unexpectedly passed away of natural causes. William wasborn to George and Mildred Blocksom on July 18, 1928.William was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and later, ofHammel College with an associate degree in Transportation. Williamserved proudly as a technical corporal in the United States Army.William married Marianna...
Helen Francis Blair
Mar 16, 2023
CUYAHOGA FALLS- Helen Francis Blair (Gabriel), 97, passed away on March 16, 2023.
Helen retired from First National Bank. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Drexel Scott Blair, Navy Veteran.
She will be greatly missed by her nephew, David Blair of Ohio and Arizona; niece, Terry L Smith (Brian) of Arizona; and many other...
James V. Lipinski
Mar 15, 2023
CUYAHOGA FALLS -- James V. Lipinski, Jr., age 72, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023 with his family by his side.
Jim was born in Weston, West Virginia to James and M. Loreene (Brand). He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1969. Jim attended Ohio Northern and graduated from Hocking Technical College with an Associate’s Degree in Forest Management...
Marilyn Mae Waller
Mar 8, 2023
CUYAHOGA FALLS- Marilyn Mae Waller was a caring mother, wife, grandmother, sister and friend with a big laugh and compassionate heart. She passed away on March 8 in Ogden, UT surrounded by family.
Marilyn was born on February 5, 1938 to Frank and Elsie Chantrey in Sharon, PA. She was active in Brookfield High School participating in band, theater, yearbook...