Obituaries

John Lewis Vasilev

John Lewis Vasilev

May 30, 2024

CUYAHOGA FALLS-John Lewis Vasilev, 66, of Streetsboro, passed away unexpectedly on May 30, 2024. He was born on July 3rd 1957 to George and Marjorie (nee Brueggeman) Vasilev in Akron, Ohio. After graduating from Firestone High School in 1977 he became a machinist.  John spent more than 25 years at  Lucas Aerospace and retired from Norman Noble.

 

Always up for fun,...

Lyle Neal Guinn, Sr.

Lyle Neal Guinn, Sr.

May 25, 2024

Lyle Neal Guinn, Sr., 90, passed away 5/25/24. Lyle was a lifelong resident of the Stow area, and was employed by Fairlawn, and drove truck in the union for 25 years, He worked two jobs most of his life, including plastering and drywall. Lyle was also recognized as the drywall man in the greater Akron area.He is preceded in death...

Dennis Lee Robart

Dennis Lee Robart

May 24, 2024

Dennis Lee Robart, 68, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on May 24, 2024, in Akron, Ohio.Dennis was a beloved Son, Husband, Father, Uncle, and Grampa. He was a dual business owner, a Deputy Sheriff, and a US Marshal. He lived a full life without regrets, always on his own terms. Known for his ability to engage in conversations with anyone...

Ronald C. Houser

Ronald C. Houser

May 21, 2024

Wando, South Carolina

Ron Houser, formerly of Hudson, Ohio passed away May 21, 2024 from his battle with cancer. He was 78 years old. 



Ron was born April 25, 1946 in Akron, Ohio to parents Jack and Josephine Houser, both of whom preceded him in death.



Ron attended Stow City Schools and graduated from Stow High School in 1964. Ron was an outstanding athlete...

Dennis Bogdan

Dennis Bogdan

May 21, 2024

Dennis Bogdan, 73, passed away unexpectedly on May 21, 2024. He was born in Youngstown, OH. Dennis graduated in 1968 from Struthers High School where he was a member of the undefeated 1967- 1968 varsity football team. He graduated in 1972 from Youngstown State University on a football scholarship. Dennis was a history teacher for 32 years at Stow High...

Kathleen "Kathy" DeRemer

Kathleen "Kathy" DeRemer

May 18, 2024

Kathleen M. DeRemer passed away peacefully on May 18, 2024. She was born in Akron on November 16, 1953. Kathy was a treasured and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, niece, and friend to so many. She had a zest for life and made every holiday a special occasion.

 

Kathy retired from AT&T after 33 years of service. Her greatest joy...

Larry D. Moles

Larry D. Moles

May 13, 2024

Larry D. Moles, born November 22, 1939 in Cuyahoga Falls, passed away May 13, 2024.  Peacefully reunited with his wife, Sharon A. Moles.   He is survived by his daughters, Elizabeth A. Moles “Betsy”, (Brett R. Strain), and Deborah A. Moles “Debby”, (Benny Savage).  Also survived by his grandchildren, Cherann E. Strain, and Brett R. Strain, Jr., many deeply loved...

Lillian Anne Wilkins

Lillian Anne Wilkins

May 12, 2024

Lillian Anne Wilkins, 79, passed away quietly with her daughters by her side on May 12, 2024. Lillian was born on July 19, 1944, in Carlton, MN to Frederick W. and Saimi E. O’Brien (nee Juutilainen). Her greatest joy was being a wonderful mom and grandma. She enjoyed working with her hands and particularly loved crocheting and ceramics. She was...

Robert "Bruce" McKenzie

Robert "Bruce" McKenzie

May 9, 2024

Robert “Bruce” McKenzie, 91, went home to be with the Lord on May 9, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

 

Bruce was born December 16, 1932, to the late C. Sheldon and Irene McKenzie in Cuyahoga Falls, where he grew up and lived for over five decades before moving to Greentown. He was a United States Veteran and served his country...

Marilyn Runkle

Marilyn Runkle

May 4, 2024

Cuyahoga Falls- Marilyn Runkle, 89, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2024. She was born in Kent, OH and was a long-time resident of Cuyahoga Falls, OH and was a Cuyahoga Falls graduate. Marilyn married Robert and they were happily married for 63years. She loved family get-togethers, and spending time with her close friends. Marilyn worked at Lawsons and after...

William (Bill) David Robinson

William (Bill) David Robinson

May 3, 2024

William (Bill) David Robinson, 54, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2024, and received his desire to see Jesus his Lord.Bill was born in Cuyahoga Falls, OH to the late Forrest Lee Robinson and Ida Mae Robinson and resided in Cuyahoga Falls his whole life. Bill joined the workforce at the age of 18 and completed an apprenticeship to become...

Michael John Franklin

Michael John Franklin

May 1, 2024

Michael John Franklin, 20, passed away unexpectedly on May 1, 2024.  Michael was a 2022 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and loved participating in the Cuyahoga Falls marching band, concert band, symphonic band and jazz band. He was an excellent student and took many college courses during high school.  He completed two years at The Ohio State University studying...

Evangeline "Eva" Mae Harvey

Evangeline "Eva" Mae Harvey

Apr 29, 2024

 CUYAHOGA FALLS - Evangeline “Eva” Mae (nee Youtzy) Harvey, 94, passed away April 29, 2024. She was born in Zanesville, OH to the late Brigadiers Al­vin and Gladys Youtzy and resided in Mt. Gil­ead, OH before mov­ing to Cuyahoga Falls. Eva was a graduate of Youngstown South High School, going on to work for Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital and Lexington Court...

Martha M Johnson

Martha M Johnson

Apr 28, 2024

Martha M. Johnson died on April 28th, 2024 at age 93 after a short illness. She was born in Oil City, PA to Paul and Jean Snyder Stormer and lived most of her adult life in the Akron OH area.

 

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by husbands Richard G. Perrine and Joseph P. Johnson; Sisters Margaret Exley and...

Sarah Pauline Fisher

Sarah Pauline Fisher

Apr 25, 2024

Akron- Sarah Pauline Fisher passed away unexpectedly, April 25, 2024. 

 

Sarah was born January 18, 1986, in Akron to her loving mother, Theresa Fisher. She is a proud graduate of Oberlin College, where she met her husband, Tim. She went on to attend grad school at Indiana University, Bloomington, earning a master’s in library science.  Following grad school, Sarah and Tim...

Patricia C. Sallaz

Patricia C. Sallaz

Apr 25, 2024

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Patricia C. Sallaz, 96, passed away April 25, 2024.She was a lifelong area resident graduating from Akron East High School in 1945. 



Pat worked at the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co before starting her family in 1951.



She was an accomplished organist, antique art pottery dealer, member of the Rubber City Model A Car Club and the United Presbyterian...

Donald "Don" R McCrea

Donald "Don" R McCrea

Apr 24, 2024

Cuyahoga Falls- Donald “Don” R. McCrea passed away peacefully on April 24, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.Don was born April 11, 1949, in Akron to the late Paul and Trudy McCrea. He was raised and lived in Cuyahoga Falls, a 1967 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. Don met his wife Demetrea in 1968, following an introduction from his...

David Lee Ullom

David Lee Ullom

Apr 22, 2024

David Lee Ullom of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio passed away peacefully at the age of 81 on Monday, April 22, 2024 at Western Reserve Hospital, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio with his family by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Irene and Herman Ullom, and his beloved son James D. Ullom.David is survived by his loving wife Maureen (Mimi),...

Thomas W. Hannaford, Jr.

Thomas W. Hannaford, Jr.

Apr 18, 2024

Thomas W. Hannaford Jr, recently of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away 18 April after a long illness. Tom was born in 1958 to Tom Sr (deceased) and Frances (deceased) and was raised in Hudson.  He graduated Hudson High in 1976, and the University of Akron in 1982 with a BA in Finance.  Joining Sherman-Williams he relocated to their regional office in Chicago...

Robert Lee Ashbrook

Robert Lee Ashbrook

Apr 18, 2024

Robert Lee Ashbrook, 87, passed away on April 18, 2024. Robert was born April 28, 1936, in Johnstown, PA. He graduated from Hower High School, attended the University of Akron and worked as an apprentice. Bob later retired from supervision at Babcock and Wilcox after twenty-six years and then from Desenco after six years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and was...