Obituaries

Apr 29, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Richard V. Clausen, 86, passed away on April 29,2021. Richard was born on Sept 26, 1934, to Clause and Elise Clausen in Sioux City, Iowa. He was proud to serve in the United States Navy entering the service at 16 years old, during the Korean War Era. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golfing throughout his life....

Apr 29, 2021

Marilyn Renee (Crile) Diefendorff passed away on April 29, 2021 after a long battle with Parkinson's Dementia with Lewy Bodies. She was born on August 7, 1952 to her parents, Alice and Robert Crile, who preceded her in death.

She grew up in Bath Ohio, the youngest of four girls and her dad nicknamed her Peanut. She...

Apr 29, 2021

Eileen Faye (Helm) Frerichs was born on March 10, 1936 in Portland, Oregon. And received her education at Bend (Oregon) High School (1954), Concordia College (Portland, Oregon 1956), and Concordia Teachers College (Seward, Nebraska 1958). She married Donald Frerichs on August 23, 1963.

Eileen taught and was principal at Good Shepherd Lutheran School (Hayward, California), St. John...

Apr 25, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Nancy L. Royer, 78, passed away at Bath Creek Estates on April 25, 2021.

She was a housewife and later on worked as an Avon Lady. She also worked for many years at First National Bank of Ohio and retired from First Merit Bank.

Her favorite hobby was knitting. She would knit...

Apr 25, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS – A beautiful soul has left the earth, on April 25 @ 2:22 pm. Everyone Glenn came in contact with is a better person having known him, he will be missed by many people. His duty on earth was to help as many people as he could, and he did exactly that.

He is survived...

Apr 24, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS – John A. Walker, 74, passed away April 24, 2021. He was born in Akron to the late William and Nancy Walker and was a lifelong Cuyahoga Falls resident. John was 1964 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School going on to attend Kent State University. He retired from Reuther Mold after 40 years of service. John loved...

Apr 23, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Wayne “Hank” J. Dement, 99, passed away April 23, 2021. He was born in Canton and resided in Cuyahoga Falls. Hank was a 1940 graduate of North High School going on to serve his country in the U.S. Navy. He attended the Central Academy of Art and the Chicago Art School. Hank worked as a Commercial...

Apr 22, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Janet P. Ragan, 91, passed away April 22, 2021. She was born in Akron to the late Roy and Eleanor Bland.

Preceded in death by her husband, Ralph H and sons, Jeffrey and Richard; she is survived by many cousins.

Friends may call 2 hours prior to a 12 PM funeral service...

Apr 16, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Kim R. (Bob) Franks, 65, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio passed away Friday April 16th, 2021 due to complications of a recent surgery. Kim was born November 18th, 1955 in Lancaster, PA to the late Gerald and Marguerite Franks. He graduated from East High School in 1974, retired from the City of Akron in 2008 and more...

Apr 16, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Mary R. Ahrens, 96, was reunited with the love of her life Marvin on April 16, 2021. Mary was a member of Pilgrim United Church of Christ and Cuyahoga Falls Chapter 245 of Eastern Star.

Mary was proceeded in death by her husband, Marvin, and her grandson Jimmy Ernewein

Mary is survived...

Apr 15, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Peter Madonia, 98, passed away April 15, 2021. He was lifelong area resident graduating from North High School. Peter was a WWII veteran serving his country in the Army Air Corp. He worked for Bears Furniture where he met his wife, Shirley. Then went on to work for Goodyear Tire and Rubber and eventually became an...

Apr 11, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS- Donald K. Neill, 87, passed away April 11, 2021. He was born in Akron and resided in Aurora for the past 3 years. Donald was a Korean War Veteran serving his country in the U.S. Army going on to retire from Ford Motor Company after 40 years of service. He was a longtime member of the Masons....

Apr 7, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS- Ralph Eugene Dickinson, age 89, departed this life at peace April 7, 2021. A lifelong resident of Cuyahoga Falls, he served in the Navy in the Korean War. He married his sweetheart, Eileen in 1955. Ralph was a retired painter and avid euchre player.

He leaves his wife of 65 years, Eileen Dickinson; daughter, Melody...

Apr 4, 2021

Brian Cross, 47 yrs, born August 22, 1973 passed away April 4, 2021, his late Grampa Walt’s birthday.

Brian enjoyed motorcycle racing and just having fun at Honda Hills. He was a gentle loving soul who possessed many talents. Brian had a profound love for animals and it showed in the special way he reacted with them....

Mar 28, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Jeanne M. Keller (Smith) age 94, passed away on March 28, 2021 in Cuyahoga Falls.

Born in Cuyahoga Falls on December 15, 1926, the daughter of the late Lyman and Ida Smith.  A graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School Class of 1945, she worked at Hanna Pharmacy and attended First Christian Church.  She lived...

Mar 28, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Josephine L. Kidd, 86, passed away March 28, 2021. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. She was a woman of many talents. Jo loved sewing, cooking, reading, quilting and sharing her skills with others. Jo loved working with her husband Bob designing their handmade teddy bears, "BearKidds" that were enjoyed by...

Mar 28, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Kenneth Kuzas, 67, passed away March 28, 2021. He was a lifelong Cuyahoga Falls resident graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High in 1971. Ken worked as a surveyor for Bock and Clark and American National. He enjoyed anything outdoors, he never met a stranger and was generous to a fault.

Preceded in death by his...

Mar 25, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS - JoAnn Hoogerhyde 85 years passed away peacefully in her apartment at Vitalia Sr Living and under the care of ELARA Hospice and her best nurse ever Rebecca May RN.

After high school in Cuyahoga Falls she attended Kent State University and subsequently was employed by Ohio Edison where she had a 40 year career....

Mar 23, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS – James “Jim” Neveadomi, 81, passed away on March 23, 2021. Jim was born in Tallmadge, Oh to the late Joseph and Johanna Neveadomi. He retired from the City of Cuyahoga Falls where he worked for 40 years. Jim loved the outdoors, where he enjoyed fishing and hunting.

In addition to his parents, Jim was...

Mar 18, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Robert J. McFadden K8RJM, 81, passed away March 18, 2021. He was born in Akron to the late Walter and Theresa McFadden. Robert grew up in the St. Vincent's Parish serving as an Alter Boy and graduating from St. Vincent's High School, where he still has many friends and contacts from high school days. After graduating...