Obituaries
Gloria Mayhew
Aug 3, 2022
Cuyahoga Falls- Gloria Mayhew, 71, passed away August 3, 2022. She was born in in Woodland, PA and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 9 years. Gloria retired from ODOT after 30 years of service. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and a loving sister.
Preceded in death by her parents, Harry L. Sr. and Leona Mayhew;...
Borivoj "Bora" Mergl
Aug 2, 2022
Cuyahoga Falls- Borivoj Mergl, 84, passed away August 2, 2022. Bora was born February 7,1938 in Kuzmin, Serbia (former Yugoslavia).
Bora’s childhood years were made difficult by World War II, and later by an education cut short due to family obligations. He married Radica Pokrajac in 1967. With their two daughters, they moved to the United States in 1974....
Irene Raupach
Jul 31, 2022
Cuyahoga Falls- Irene Raupach, 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Western Reserve Hospital on July 31, 2022. She lived a long and full life. Irene was born and raised in Germany in 1933. Her childhood was filled with tragedy from World War II. She met and married James E. Raupach October 18, 1955 and moved to the U.S....
Linda Marie Lang
Jul 31, 2022
Linda Marie Lang (nee Pedery), 65, passed away peacefully July 31, 2022. She was born in Cleveland to the late Stephen and Dorothy Pedery and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 45 years. Linda retired from the paramedical field. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother. Linda was an avid gardener and loved rescuing and caring for her dogs,...
Barbara Jane Thompson
Jul 30, 2022
Barbara Jane Thompson, 70, passed away on July 30, 2022. She was born to the late Alfred and Evelyn Neusser in Akron, OH, on September 22, 1951. Barbara retired from a career in nursing.
She was preceded in death by her husband, David D. Thompson and sister, Marjorie Ann Hess.
Barbara will be missed by her son William Allison (Elizabeth...
Frederick J. Hummel
Jul 25, 2022
Frederick "Fred" James Hummel passed away unexpectedly on July 25, 2022.
He was born on April 23, 1975, in Akron. He grew up in Cuyahoga Falls and was a 1993 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School.
Fred went on to Ohio University, where he was a Beta Theta Pi fraternity member. Upon graduating with a degree in finance in 1997,...
Carrie E. Merakian/Betty Fulton
Jul 23, 2022
Carrie Merakian/Betty Fulton passed away July 23, 2022 at the age of 90. The daughter of the late James and Hazel Beard.
She graduated from old South High School in June 1949. She was employed by Nobil Shoe Company from 1952 to 1978. She was a member of Northminster Church. She met her husband Michael Merakian at the Cuyahoga Falls...
Lyndsie Marie Secreto
Jul 23, 2022
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the untimely passing of our dearly beloved Lyndsie Marie Secreto on July 23, 2022. Lyndsie was 38 years old and resided in Cuyahoga Falls, where she graduated high school in 2002. She was a cheerleader, on the golf team and ski club. She excelled in the M&M’s show choir due to her...
Anthony Michael Secreto
Jul 23, 2022
Anthony Michael Secreto of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away suddenly on July 23rd at the age of 43. He was a graduate of Garfield High School, class of 1997 where he was an outstanding soccer goal keeper. Tony went on to play soccer in many adult leagues. He had a love for all Ohio sports, especially The Ohio State University.
Tony...
Larry Charles Hovatter
Jul 21, 2022
Larry Charles Hovatter, 69, of Cuyahoga Fall, Ohio passed away peacefully on July 21, 2022. Larry was born July 22, 1952, in Akron, Ohio. He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1970. After high school Larry spent 6 years in the National Guard.
Larry worked at Associated Materials (Alsides) for 43 years. He started there loading docks and retired...
William "Shannon" Walker
Jul 17, 2022
Cuyahoga Falls- William “Shannon” Walker, 60, passed away July 13, 2022.
Shannon was born May 1, 1962 in Akron, Ohio. He grew up in Cuyahoga Falls and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1980. In 2003, he earned a BS in Industrial Management from the University of Akron.
A lifelong music fan, Shannon enjoyed listening to music and attending...
Harry Eaton
Jul 12, 2022
Harry Eaton, 75, went home to be with the Lord on July 12, 2022, Harry was born on May 5, 1947, in Cleveland Ohio. He graduated from St. John Cantius in 1965. After high school Harry graduated from Kent State University, with a degree in finance. Harry enjoyed making wine and sharing it with friends and family.
Preceded in...
Carol Marge Ingersoll
Jul 11, 2022
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Carol Marge Ingersoll (nee Cimino), 94, died peacefully with family, on July 11, 2022, in Akron, Ohio.
Carol was born on December 19, 1927, in New Haven, Connecticut, and moved to Cuyahoga Falls in 1959, where she resided until her passing. Her parents immigrated to New Haven from Italy, and Carol was very proud of her Italian...
James "Jim" Allen Zimmerman
Jul 10, 2022
Cuyahoga Falls- James Alan Zimmerman. Born June 23rd 1964 died July 10th at age 58.
Jim was a 1982 graduate of Cuyahoga Fall High School, and a lifelong resident of Cuyahoga Falls.
“Jimbo” was a loyal dedicated employee of Acme Supermarkets for 39 years, affectionately referred to as “Jimbo” a nickname that stuck with him his many years there.
Jim...
M. Nancy Heaton
Jul 9, 2022
M. Nancy Heaton, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2022 at the age of 92. Nancy was a graduate of St. Vincent High School and St. Thomas School of Nursing, Class of 1951. She retired from St. Thomas Hospital in 1993 and was a member of the St. Thomas Nurse Alumni. Nancy had been an active member...
Richard C. Kenna
Jul 8, 2022
Richard C. Kenna, age 80, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 8, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Elizabeth Kenna and brothers, Patrick and John Kenna. He attended Akron Central High School and was an Army veteran where he served in the Vietnam Conflict. He worked at H &...
Darlene Rose Pizor
Jul 8, 2022
Darlene Rose Pizor, 69, died peacefully on July 8, 2022, with family by her side.
Darlene was born on March 7, 1953, in Greensburg, PA. She spent her life caring for her family and educating children in faith and music. Generations of young people have fond memories of Sunday school lessons and children’s choir performances led by Darlene, with...
Robert E. Lynner
Jul 5, 2022
Robert E. Lynner, 69, passed away July 5, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones. Rob was our beloved husband, father, papa, brother, uncle, and coach.
He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota to the late Dr. Robert and Shirlee Lynner. Rob lived in Cuyahoga Falls all of his life. He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1970 and attended the...
Holly Marie Schucker
Jul 1, 2022
Holly "by-golly" Marie Schucker, 38, died unexpectedly on July 1, 2022. Holly was born in Newport News, VA and she resided in the Akron area for most of her life. She graduated from Woodridge High School in 2002. She also attended Kent State University.
She is survived by her mother, Kathy Ruell, stepfather, Jim Ruell and father, Craig Schucker; sisters,...
Frank (Francis) S. Balogh
Jun 29, 2022
Frank (Francis) S. Balogh entered into eternal peace on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. Dad was born October 27, 1927, the third son of Anna and Joseph Balogh. He attended Kenmore schools, graduating in 1945. He worked at Firestone until he was drafted into the military in 1946. Dad served in the Navy aboard the U.S.S. Guadalupe escorting oil tankers used...