Obituaries
La Von Beth Scott Wankum
May 12, 2022
Cuyahoga Falls- La Von Beth Scott Wankum departed for eternity on May 12, 2022. She was born April 22, 1933, the third of three daughters of Robert Dudley and Sophie Emma Lau Scott of Melrose, Wisconsin. She graduated with the class of 1951 of Melrose High School. To earn tuition for college, she worked summers and after classes as a...
Jerry A. Kerr
May 12, 2022
Cuyahoga Falls- Jerry A. Kerr, 90, passed away on May 12th from dementia related complications.
A nearly life-long resident of Cuyahoga Falls, Jerry graduated from Falls High in January 1951. He was a regular attendee of the JBI's monthly breakfasts.
Jerry served in the Navy during the Korean War. He then enlisted for less hazardous duty with the US Postal...
Robert R. Ritchie
May 8, 2022
Cuyahoga Falls- Robert R. Ritchie, 79, passed away on May 8, 2022. He was born in Ravenna, OH, to the late Frank and Olive Ritchie. Robert cared about his community serving in the Army National Guard and as an Akron Police Officer from 1968 to 1987. He was also a past-president of the Ohio Crime Prevention Association. He also ran...
Edna M. Truby
May 5, 2022
Edna M. Truby, age 100, passed away May 5, 2022, at the Danbury in Tallmadge. Born in Elyria, Ohio to the late Henry and Agnes Townsend, she graduated from Elyria High School in 1939. She later served in the Waves in World War II, stationed in Jacksonville, Florida where she met her future husband, Elmer “Jim” Truby, a Navy pilot....
Donald L. Grunenberg
Apr 29, 2022
Cuyahoga Falls- Donald Grunenberg, 85, passed away on April 29, 2022. Don was born on June 9, 1936 in Oak Hill, WV to the late Anton and Sally Grunenberg. Don attended Collins High School in Oak Hill, WV. He went on to serve in the United States Airforce from 1954 to 1958. Don was stationed at Dow Airforce Base in...
Richard P. Brenneman
Apr 28, 2022
Woodstock, GA- Richard P. Brenneman, 71, passed away April 28, 2022.
He is survived by his daughter, Heather Brenneman; 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. To send condolences or sign the guest book visit www.cliffordshoemaker.com
Russell L. Brokaw
Apr 28, 2022
Russell L. Brokaw, age 80 of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on April 28th 2022. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. Russell was born in Bellville, Ohio on a farm where he grew up. After graduating from high school, Mr. Brokaw served in the U.S. Army, and was stationed at the White House during the Kennedy administration...
Bernice Vilk
Apr 27, 2022
Our Mom is dancing in heaven now.
Bernice Vilk was born to Steve and Mary Marva in Shoaf, Pennsylvania. She was one of twelve children. She married Ted Vilk in 1956, and together they raised a family in Ohio. Ted and Bernice were married for 66 happy years.
Mom enjoyed polka music, Elvis Presley and Neal Diamond. She...
Christine "Chris" McHugh
Apr 26, 2022
Cuyahoga Falls- Christine “Chris” McHugh, 69, passed away April 26, 2022 after a short battle with brain cancer. She was born in Akron August 8, 1952 to the late Louis A. and Elinor Dirker and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 35 years. Chris grew up in Tallmadge graduating from St. Mary Catholic School, going on to attend the...
Robert William Heydorn
Apr 19, 2022
Robert William Heydorn
“A Life Well Lived”. Bob was born on August 26, 1946 to parents William P. Heydorn and Elsie (Hnida) Heydorn and passed away after a brief illness on April 19, 2022. He is survived by his beloved wife Louise (Scheck) Heydorn, Daughter Kathleen O’Dell, (Molly), grandchildren Mika and Kai Takahashi, of Waimanalo, Hawaii, Daughter Christine Benson...
Roger "Tom" Kilbourne
Apr 18, 2022
Cuyahoga Falls- Roger “Tom” Kilbourne, 75, passed away April 18, 2022. He retired from Chrysler Corporation in Twinsburg in 2006.
He is survived by his daughter, Jody Lund-Gregorio; and grandchildren, Tyler and Mariah Rice.
Visitation will be held from 4-7 PM on Thursday April 21, 2022 at the Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home 1930 Front St. Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221. A...
Elaine E. Gruszewski
Apr 17, 2022
Cuyahoga Falls- Elaine E. Gruszewski, 79, passed away April 17, 2022.
She was born in Cleveland, OH to the late John and Esther Cervenka and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 8 years. Elaine was a loving and dedicated mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister.
She was loved by all and will be deeply missed.
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Raymond R. Szerensci
Apr 15, 2022
Raymond R. Szerensci, known to many as "Bunny" and "Ski", 78, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away April 15, 2022. Raymond was born on November 23, 1943, in Grays Landing, PA. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having honorably served as a radio repair operator. He retired from Ford Motor Company, Walton Hills plant with 42 years of service.
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Terry Nelson
Apr 14, 2022
Cuyahoga Falls- Terry Nelson, 73, passed away April 14, 2022. He grew up in Tallmadge and was a lifelong Cuyahoga Falls resident. Terry had a very active social life and was a member of the American Legion Post 281, the Cuyahoga Falls Moose, VFW and the Eagles. He enjoyed golfing, bowling and fishing.
Preceded in death by his parents,...
Mary Ann Bower
Apr 13, 2022
Tallmadge - Mary Ann Bower, 71, went home to be with the Lord on April 13, 2022. She was born in Akron, OH on November 9, 1950, to John and Mary McKoski. She was a lifelong member of Blessed Trinity (St. Martha) Catholic Church in Akron.
Mary Ann was a caregiver and dedicated her life to taking care of her...
Robert "Bob" C. Hastings
Apr 13, 2022
Cuyahoga Falls- Robert “Bob” C. Hastings, 83, passed away April 13, 2022. He was born Akron, grew up in Greensburg and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for over 50 years. Bob served his country in the U.S. Army going on to retire from Western Southern after 30 years of service.
Preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Helen Hastings,...
Dorothy Ann Duplaga
Apr 12, 2022
Dorothy Ann Duplaga, of Cuyahoga Falls, OH, born September 26, 1923, passed away peacefully in Clermont, FL on April 12, 2022. Originally from Reedsburg, WI, Dorothy Ann lived in Ohio for 75 years before relocating recently to Florida. She was an 80-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star, serving as Worthy Matron of Falls Chapter #245 and as...
Gloria Jean Dawson
Apr 10, 2022
The Lord Jesus gently called Gloria Jean Dawson home to his side on Sunday, April 10th as she was sleeping. She will join her father, mother and all the loved ones gone before. Everyone that met or knew Gloria marveled at her courage, positive attitude, and confidence that drove her energy, passion for her family, her work, and love for...
Suzanne M. Pascher-Curry
Apr 9, 2022
Suzanne M. Pascher-Curry, of Barberton, passed away April 9, 2022 at the age of 68.
Suzanne was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Celia Pascher; siblings, Richard A. Pasher, and Judith (Robert) Spring, and first husband, Gary Zoltai.
She is survived by sister-in-law, Dottie Pasher; nephews, Gregory (Christine Gongos) Pasher and their son, Will, and Mark (James Hekman)...
Gretchen E. Hazle
Apr 7, 2022
Gretchen E. Hazle, born February 4, 1952, to Edward and Iva Hazle of Cuyahoga Falls Ohio, passed away peacefully April 7, 2022.
She graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High, attended Kent State University for 2 years and graduated from St. Thomas School of Nursing as a registered nurse. She worked in various departments at St. Thomas Hospital leaving there as the...
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