Obituaries

Jan 26, 2021

Joanne Elizabeth Cozad, 81, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away January 26, 2021.

Joanne was born in Akron, OH, and resided in Cuyahoga Falls her entire life, graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1957. She held many positions over the years with the Cuyahoga Falls School system including Attendant and Teacher's Aide, retiring in 2008 after many...

Jan 23, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS – William Arthur Harvey “Bill” was the epitome of a family man-to him nothing was more important.  Bill worked tirelessly to provide for his family and fulfill all their dreams big or small.  Bill was thoughtful, great with stories and jokes. He enjoyed his countless friends and frequent visits to Elks Lodge and Eagles. He was a...

Jan 17, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Lois Jean Siegenthaler, 92, went to be with the Lord on January 17, 2021. She was born January 24, 1928 in Brownhelm, Ohio to Florence and Elmer Garber. She grew up in Amherst, Ohio

along with other towns in Northeast Ohio and Canada as her parents were pastors in the Four Square Church.  Jean...

Jan 15, 2021

Leona Johnson,83, of Munroe Falls, passed away January 15, 2021.

Leona was preceded in death by her parents, Nancy K. Graham and Kenneth Graham, and her brother, Kenneth Lamar Graham.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Donald Johnson; children, Donald K. Johnson (Pat), Deborah Johnson, Mark Johnson, Krista Stewart (Darrell); grandchildren, Timothy...

Jan 11, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Craig Stephen Postal, 67, earned his wings Monday January 11, 2021. Craig was born in Akron, Ohio on August 9, 1953 to Shirley and Walter Postal.

He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, William Conzer; and brother, Clark. He is survived by sister, Carla (Jim) Kraus; nieces, Rachel (Jarrod) Criss, Leah (Noah)...

Jan 10, 2021

Cathy Ann Kincaid, 54, of Akron, passed away on January 10, 2021.  Cathy was a beloved daughter, niece, and friend to many, and she will be dearly missed by all who knew her.  Guests are welcome for visitation from 1:30-2:30 pm on Friday, January 15, 2021, at Clifford Shoemaker Funeral Home, 1930 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH.  The funeral...

Jan 8, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Darrell “Little” G. Smith, 75, went home to be with the Lord on January 8, 2021. He fought a courageous 28-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. Darrell was born to the late Everett and Iva (McDaniel) Smith on July 19, 1945 in Acme, WV, raised in Cabin Creek, WV and lived in Cuyahoga Falls for 50 years....

Jan 6, 2021

Kathryn E. Scrivener, age 104, of Akron, Ohio , passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Concordia at Sumner Retirement Community. We thank all those that had truly given exceptional care and love to Kathryn in her later years. She enjoyed her time at Concordia immensely always with a smile on her face!  She was born on October...

Jan 4, 2021

(Chris) Walter C. VonGunten, III (Chris) passed away on Jan. 4, 2021 in Cape Coral, Florida after a long illness.

Chris was born Dec. 22, 1957 at Akron City Hosp. He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1975. Until he moved to Florida in 2010 he worked in sales, property management and owned his own trucking...

Dec 29, 2020

John “Jack” Wesolowski Jr., 75 passed away December 29, 2020. He was born on August 5, 1945, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late John and Esther (Stiefvater) Wesolowski. After proudly serving in the U.S. Navy, John worked for Ohio State Waterproofing for over 40 years.  His work was important to him and he fulfilled his goal of “dying with...

Dec 26, 2020

Dolores Jean (Bennett) Hastings, age 85, passed on December 26, 2020.  Dolores was the only child of John and Edith Bennett of Akron Ohio.  She was a 1953 graduate of North High School. She is survived by her husband of 66 years David Hastings.  They went on to have 3 children, David (Kelly), Deborah Tuxhorn (Delbert), and Daniel (Nancy)....

Dec 24, 2020

James “Jim” Eugene DeHart passed away Christmas eve in Palm Springs, California due to complications of Covid-19. Jim was born in Akron, Ohio to Marion and Mary Jane DeHart February 24, 1939. Jim grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1957. After graduation he attended Kent State University where he joined the Sigma...

Dec 24, 2020

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Robert Owen Simpson, 90, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio passed away peacefully Thursday, December 24, 2020. He was born February 3, 1930, in Akron, Ohio, son of the late Elder Lapsley Simpson and Edith Owen Simpson.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother, James Owen Simpson, and wife, Delores.

He...

Dec 24, 2020

Werner R. Britsch passed away on December 24, 2020. He was born July 25, 1922 in Bauschlott, Germany to the late Ludwig F. Britsch and Anna (Kist) Britsch. He was predeceased by his  sister, Elsa (Britsch) Maker.

He is survived by his children, Karl and Beth Britsch. Also survived by nephews and nieces, and cousins in Germany.  Werner...

Dec 24, 2020

William "Bill" Stopera age 74, passed away December 24,2020. Bill was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and was in the auto mechanics program. Through this program he met the love of his life Beverly at Jones Buick. After graduation he went on to serve his country in the Navy during the Vietnam war. Bill was a proud...

Dec 23, 2020

Rita L Darago, of Cuyahoga Falls, peacefully passed away on Dec 23, 2020 at the Age of 89. She was born April 5, 1931 in Akron to the late Joseph and Celia (Amaco) Giacomo.  She was lifelong area resident. She graduated from St Vincent High School (‘49), where she met her devoted husband, John L Darago (‘50). She then...

Dec 23, 2020

TALLMADGE - Gordon E. Mork, 90, went home to be with the Lord on Dec. 23, 2020. Born in Iowa Falls, Iowa to Peter J. and Marie Mork (Dannenberg). He was a Ceramic Engineer and retired from Saint Gobain Corp after 32 years of working in the Chemical Process Products Division.

Gordon enjoyed traveling many places in...

Dec 22, 2020

BRIMFIELD - John Tryon age 74, passed away December 22, 2020.

John was born in Akron, OH to Robert and Mary Jane (Collins) Tryon. He graduated from Hower Vocational School. John served in the US Marines and Army National Guard. He retired from City of Kent. John loved flying. He piloted single and multi-engine aircraft, helicopter and...

Dec 21, 2020

Nancy Jane (Cunningham) Miner, 64, long-time resident of Poolville, NY, passed away on December 21, 2020 in Cuyahoga Falls, OH.  Nancy was born in Norwich, NY on March 1, 1956, one of five children of Bernard and Margaret (Smith) Cunningham.  She was a graduate of Sherburne-Earlville Central School and went on to receive her Associates degree from SUNY Cobleskill. ...

Dec 20, 2020

Elizabeth “Betty” Hartzell, 97, passed away December 20, 2020. Betty lived in the Summit County area her entire life. Preceded in death by her husband Earl. Survived by their 6 children; Becky and (Dan), Anne and (John), Merry and (Terry), Lewis and (Pat), Jua-Nita and (Bill), Lisa and (Mark); 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren. A private family graveside...