Obituaries

Jan 29, 2022

STOW-Violet Ruth Guinn, 92, went to be with the Lord January 29, 2022. Born in Akron, a life-long resident of the Stow area. She graduated Class of 1947 from Cuyahoga Falls High School.

Her life was a living example of one of her favorite bible verses, Ephesians 4:32: "Be kind, tender-hearted and forgiving to each other, just as God also...

Jan 25, 2022

Laura Pilar Andrade of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, age 50, passed away on January 25th, 2022. 

She is survived by her son, Gabriel Andrade, her daughter, Nuria Ahmad, her sister, Maria Andrade, and her stepfather, Michael Waldbillig (in addition to several beloved cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends.) 

Laura was born on a beautiful March day in Galesburg, IL. Growing up, she...

Jan 23, 2022

AKRON – Kenneth L. Goldinger Jr, age 86, of Akron, passed away on January 23rd, 2022. Ken was born in East Butler, Pennsylvania but was a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio, working at Lawsons for many years. He was a United States Navy veteran and served in the Korean War.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Nancy...

Jan 23, 2022

Olmsted FALLS – Janet Wade, 69, went home to be with the Lord on January 23, 2022, due to complications from pneumonia. She was the daughter of the late Robert Paul and Alice Lorraine Wade, and was born on October 1, 1952, in Akron, Ohio. Janet graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1970. In 1985, Janet was in a...

Jan 21, 2022

Cuyahoga Falls – Julie M. Hanna of Cuyahoga Falls, lost her battle with cancer and passed away peacefully at the age of 59. Julie was born on September 16, 1962 in Akron, OH, daughter of the late Marcus and Monique Hanna.

Julie was a graduate of Western Reserve Academy and went on to receive her Bachelor's degree in French and...

Jan 20, 2022

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Dennis Arthur Eisentraut, 83, passed away January 20, 2022. He was born in Akron and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 35 years. Dennis served his country in the U.S.M.C. He worked for General Motors retiring after 31 years of service. Dennis was a life member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles 2207 and was...

Jan 20, 2022

CUYAHOGA FALLS – George E. Swope Sr., 80, passed away January 20, 2022. He was born in Johnstown, PA to the late David and Lorain Swope and resided in Uniontown for the past 42 years prior to moving to Cuyahoga Falls. George was a Vietnam Veteran serving his country in the U.S.M.C. He owned and operated Victory Services. He enjoyed...

Jan 19, 2022

Robert L. Fritz, lifelong area resident, passed away on January 19, 2022 at the age of 87. Bob was born on September 23, 1934, son of the late Walter and Bessie Mae (Albright) Fritz. He retired from Waste Management, where he worked over 35 years. He loved watching sports, especially the Detroit Lions. He also enjoyed feeding the animals...

Jan 19, 2022

Akron – Brenda Turner, 61, passed away on January 19th, 2022. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Rick, their daughters, Jennifer (Brandon), Jillian (Josh), Jodi (Oscar), her mother, Stella, her sister, Lori (Bill), her three brothers, Kenny (Linda), Dick (Lorrie), and Scott, and her nine grandchildren, Brandon II, Annalise, Gabrielle, Kamryn, Dylan, Piper, Peyton, Amelia, and Bryar....

Jan 18, 2022

Richard W. Butler, lifelong resident of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on January 18, 2022, at the age of 65.  He was born on May 29, 1956, in Cuyahoga Falls, son of the now-deceased Ralph and Mary (Fisher) Butler.  Richard was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and retired early from the City of Cuyahoga Falls Street Department.  He...

Jan 18, 2022

Raymond "Ray" Lafeber, 87, passed away on January 18, 2022. Ray was born January 9, 1935 in Chicago, Ill to the late Nicholas and Anna Lafeber. At 17 Ray enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving in the Korean War. He proudly served as a sergeant, M.P., and Firefighter.After his return he married his beloved wife Helen (Magazeni)...

Jan 18, 2022

Gary L. Bender, 85, passed away suddenly January 18, 2022 after a long illness, and is now with his heavenly father.

He was preceded in transition by his parents Ray and Zola, and wife Stella, and survived by his sister Marilyn and cousin Shirley Koehler.

A committal service is planned at Crown Hill Memorial Park in Twinsburg, OH. In lieu of...

Jan 17, 2022

Debra Ann Walters (nee Leisek), 69, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2022 after a short hospitalization with cancer.  She was born in Aurora, Colorado to the late Robert and Martha Leisek.  Debbie graduated from Akron North High School, Class of 1970 and the St. Thomas Hospital School of Nursing.  She worked as an RN for almost 40 years...

Jan 15, 2022

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Paul “Pete” P. Miles Jr., 74, passed away January 15, 2022. He was born in Akron to the late Paul and Rita Miles and was a lifetime Cuyahoga Falls resident. Pete was a 1965 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School going on to serve his country in the U.S.M.C. He worked for the City of Cuyahoga...

Jan 15, 2022

John Lawrence Ellsworth, 75, longtime resident of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on January 15, 2022.  Larry was born on August 4, 1946, in Akron, Ohio, son of the now deceased Jack and Eileen (Cassell) Ellsworth.  He was a 1964 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and went on to attend college at The Ohio State University and the University of...

Jan 12, 2022

Josephine “Jo” Stanovcak, 69, of Tallmadge, Ohio.

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our dear Mom, Grandma, sister, and friend. Jo passed away January 12, 2022 after fighting an 11 month battle with brain cancer. She faced her diagnosis with faith, optimism, and a peaceful spirit.

Jo was born in Youngstown,...

Jan 11, 2022

Joseph Gajovski, 56, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away suddenly from surgery complications on January 11, 2022. He was born to Raymond and Diane Gajovski on August 17, 1965 in Barberton, Ohio. Joe was raised in Clinton, Ohio and graduated from Northwest High School in 1985. For the last thirty years he worked as maintenance and machine repairmen which included,...

Jan 9, 2022

Green, Ohio - Our brother, son and friend Mark Wayne Edens (Barnette) passed into Heaven Sunday, January 9, 2022. Mark was born in Charleston, WV to his (late) mother, Audrey Jean Hart, and is survived by step-fathers, John Edens and Don Barnette.

 

Mark graduated from Green High school in 1979 and resided in Portland, Oregon for 30 years. Mark...

Jan 6, 2022

CUYAHOGA FALLS – On Thursday, January 6th, 2022, Gary Brian McDonald passed away peacefully at the age of 80. Gary was born on March 30th, 1941 to Marie McCauley and Francis Glenn McDonald. Gary graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1959 and attended Kent State University. Gary married the love of his life, Carol, on December 18th, 1964....

Jan 6, 2022

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Burt L.B. Urbano, 47, passed away January 6, 2022. He was a wonderful husband, an unbelievable father and a devoted son. Burt was a strong hard-working man. He was handsome with an amazing beard and great sense of humor. Burt loved working around the house, grilling, movies, playing with his girls and football. He was literally...