Obituaries

Oct 21, 2021

KENT- Brian Pennino, Jr. was born on April 27, 1989, in Akron, OH, to Brian and Brenda Pennino. Brian transitioned to eternal rest on Thursday, October 21, 2021.

He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 2007 and attended The University of Akron. Brian loved baseball and was a stellar athlete, breaking many records in the sport....

Oct 15, 2021

Sean Longville, 33, passed away on October 15, 2021.

Sean was born January 29, 1988 to parents Joseph Longville and Jan Poda. Sean spent his life in Akron, Ohio and was a 2006 graduate of Coventry High School. Sean developed a career as a welder and perfected his trade in fabrication. Sean married his wife Ashley in...

Oct 15, 2021

Stow-Kent, Ohio– Kathryn Krise (Horning), 55, was tragically taken away from us on October 15, 2021. She was born to Helen and Thomas Horning on July 12, 1966. Kathy was a free-spirit. She would always light up the room.  Everyone she met loved her and she had so much love to give. Kathy was a very selfless person always...

Oct 11, 2021

Vincent Greer Leiter, 26, passed away unexpectedly on October 11, 2021.  He had recently been diagnosed with Leukemia and had a positive outlook and a fighting spirit.  A 2013 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School, he was active in marching band, Symphonic Band, and Gold Tones.  He attended Kent State University and studied Fashion Merchandising for two years.  Following...

Oct 6, 2021

Charles "Chuck" A. Pardee, 66, long time resident of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away October 6, 2021.  Chuck worked at Graco Children's Products in Macedonia for many years, and went on to retire from Billow's Funeral Home.  He enjoyed working out in the yard, riding his bike, and working on his cars.  He greatly valued his close neighbors.

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Oct 5, 2021

Christina Marie Hiner (Peters), 66, gained her official angel wings on Monday, October 5, 2021. She joins her son, Adam, above, but is now watching over her husband of 41 years, Gary, her daughter, Lisa (Charlie) Kilbel, and the apple-of-her-eye granddaughter, Addison Gina. Christa was not only an amazing wife, mom, and grandma, but she filled many additional roles:...

Oct 4, 2021

JACKSONVILLE, NC – Helen Robinson Lawhead, 94, of Jacksonville, NC passed away in her home on Monday, October 4, 2021. She was born December 6, 1926 in Summerfield, OH to Charles & Hannah Robinson. She lived her life loving and raising her children, grandchildren & great grandchildren, and being married for 58 years to George Lawhead, who preceded her...

Oct 4, 2021

Richard (Dick) E. Kight, 80, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully October 4, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Ethel (McKenzie) Kight; and former wife and long-time friend, Margaret Sue (Brouse) Kight-Stricklen.

Richard will be dearly missed by his children, Pam (Terry) Hughes and Jim (Karen) Kight; grandchildren, Amy, Kyle,...

Oct 4, 2021

Bonnie L. Earnest, 78, of Tallmadge, passed away after a short illness on October 4, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her parents Stanley Fifer and Ruth (Timms) Carlyon.

Bonnie will be dearly missed by her children, Lori (David) Workman and Reed (April) Earnest; grandchildren, Torrie (Matt) Webster, Brittany Petrosky, Tommy (Hannah) Earnest, and...

Oct 4, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS - John (Jack) David Cardille passed away on October 4, 2021, surrounded by his loved ones. He was our much beloved husband, father, grandfather, papa, brother, uncle, and friend to all. Jack was born in Sharon, Pennsylvania, on July 20, 1935. He was a proud marine and married the love of his life, Sandy, on July 9,...

Oct 4, 2021

Together Again

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Daniel Soloveiko, 86, passed away peacefully in his home on October 4, 2021. He was born in Youngstown to the late Leonty and Mary Soloveiko and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 58 years. He worked as a chemical engineer retiring from Uniroyal Goodrich. He enjoyed hiking, fishing, gardening and spent...

Oct 3, 2021

Marcia Medkeff Hall

April 23, 1940 - October 3, 2021

Marcia, 81, was born in Akron, Ohio, to parents Anita M. and Wilbur F. Medkeff.  She graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School, class of '57, and Wittenberg University in 1961 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education.  While there, she was a member of...

Oct 2, 2021

Steven N. Sitts, 48, passed away unexpectedly October 2nd, 2021.

He was born February 14, 1973.  Steve was an intelligent, fun-loving person who was quick witted and always put a smile on your face.

Steve is survived by his one and only beautiful daughter, Samantha, and her mother Sarah Sitts; his loving parents, Don and...

Oct 1, 2021

New Franklin- Our beautiful Teri Lynn (Hausman) Edens passed away on Friday October 1st, 2021, after a hard fight to stay earthside. Born to the late William and Caroline Hausman; Teri was raised in Cuyahoga Falls and resided in New Franklin. She was a 1983 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls Highschool. Teri is survived by her fun-loving husband Christopher Edens,...

Sep 29, 2021

Thomas Matulin, 90, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully at his home on September 29, 2021 to join his Lord and Saviour. Tom was born in Akron, OH on August 4, 1931 to the late Steven and Mary Matulin. At 16 years of age, Tom joined the army using his brother Mike's name and went on to join the...

Sep 28, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Carl Butcher, 70, passed away September 28, 2021. He was a 1969 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and worked as one of the Stutzman Boys. Carl enlisted during the Vietnam War and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps, retiring as a Master Sergeant with 22 years of service to his country. His career...

Sep 26, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Ryan Morgan, 33, passed away unexpectedly on September 26, 2021. He was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School.

Ryan enjoyed traveling, hiking, cooking, swimming and football. He was very well read and had a passion for knowledge. Ryan was a wonderful artist and was very mechanically inclined. He was...

Sep 25, 2021

Patricia M. Gossard (Craddock), passed away on September 25, 2021 at 93. Born in Akron on August 27, 1928, she graduated from West High School in 1946 and lived most of her life in Cuyahoga Falls.

She was preceded in death by her husband Warren, daughter Tonya Danforth, and brother David Swearingen. Left to cherish her memory...

Sep 24, 2021

Michael Alan Rodkey, 67, of Cuyahoga Falls, OH passed away suddenly in his home on September 24th 2021. He was born in York, PA on September 14th, 1954. He was best known for his sense of humor, endless storytelling and love of sports and sports history. He knew everything there is to know about the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Indians...

Sep 23, 2021

John "JD" Edgecomb, 63, passed away September 23, 2021.

He was often called a "jack of all trades".  And as the saying goes, "A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one".  There wasn't much John couldn't do, and do very well - with the minor exceptions of...