Obituaries

Sep 12, 2020

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Robert "Rob" A. Wyskocil, 57, passed on Sept. 12, 2020.

Rob was born in Akron and a graduate of Garfield High School class of 1981. Rob graduated from Univ. of Akron and worked as a tax auditor for the state of Ohio for 30 years. Rob was giving, could talk for hours, fun-loving and...

Sep 6, 2020

John Rodgers passed peacefully after a short illness on September 6, 2020 at the age of 93. He was born on April 14, 1927 to Francis and Margaret Rodgers in Charleston, South Carolina, the 9th of 10 children.

John grew up on the family's nursery on James Island in Charleston. He began Clemson University in 1944 but...

Sep 6, 2020

CUYAHOGA FALLS – David L. Park, 65, passed away September 6, 2020. He was a 1974 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School going on to do automotive paint and body work for Arnold’s Collision. He enjoyed restoring cars, drag racing, fishing and he was involved with the Greater Akron Motorcycle Club.

David loved spending time with his...

Sep 6, 2020

Paul James Wood, of Hudson, passed away suddenly Sunday, September 6, 2020.

Preceded in death by his Father Jim Wood and Mother Maureen (Hart) Wood, Paul is survived by his wife of 37 years, Kim (Thayer) Wood. He is also survived by son Tyler Wood (Monica) of Willoughby, his daughter Erin Wood of Kent, his son Travis...

Sep 5, 2020

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Jeannette F. McVay, 95, passed away September 5, 2020. She was born in Akron to the late Austin and Augusta Jacobs as the youngest of eight children. Jeannette was a lifelong Cuyahoga Falls resident graduating from Falls High in 1943. After raising her daughters, she went to work as a receptionist for Dr. Don McCoy in...

Sep 4, 2020

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Michael Madonia, 69, passed away September 4, 2020. He was a lifelong Cuyahoga Falls resident graduating Falls High going on to work as an analyst for Roadway Express.

Preceded in death by his mother, Shirley; he is survived by his father, Peter; brother, Peter A.; uncle, Bud (Beth) Haidet; aunt, Virginia Haidet and many...

Aug 31, 2020

Irene Rae Sanders Leach Metz died on August 31, 2020 after a long illness. She was born on July 31, 1935 to parents Julian and Louise Sanders in Akron, Ohio.

Irene spent most of her life in her beloved hometown of Cuyahoga Falls. She was a proud graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High Class of 1953, a majorette...

Aug 30, 2020

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Martha A. Leisek, 89, passed away August 30, 2020. She was born in Lafayette, CO and resided in the Akron area for the past 68 years. Martha worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for St. Thomas Hospital. She was a very faith filled woman who loved attending Mass and listening to the church choir. Martha also...

Aug 30, 2020

Geraldine V. Roberts (Deem), 89 passed away peacefully in her home in Cuyahoga Falls on August 30, 2020.

She was born on April 7, 1931 in Parkersburg, West Virginia.  She was preceded in death by her son Richard Roberts, and survived by her beloved husband of 71 years Roy Roberts, son Steve Roberts (Kathy), and dearly loved...

Aug 28, 2020

Marianne Moreland, 85 of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2020.

Marianne was preceded in death by her parents John and Jane (Boyd) Moreland, and siblings John Moreland II, Latrelle Moreland and Patricia (Jack) Jackson. She is survived by nephew John Moreland III, niece Debbie (Mark) Miller, and extended family members.

A private...

Aug 28, 2020

On Friday, August 28, 2020 John Michael Bolognue passed away unexpectedly at age 52. John was born March 2, 1968 in Akron Ohio. He graduated from SMHS. He went on to be in business as the owner of Perfect Pitchers. John loved the Steelers, reading Stephen King novels, cars, music and especially his two cats.

John was...

Aug 27, 2020

Richard Edward McGraw, 86, passed away August 27, 2020.  He was born on June 29, 1934 in Ramsey, West Virginia to Ruby (nee Cottrell) and Emory McGraw.  Richard served in the U.S. Air Force, and went on to retire from the University of Akron School of Communications as Administrator/Adjunct Professor with thirty years service.  He was instrumental in upgrading...

Aug 25, 2020

Evelyn Diamantides, 95, left us on August 25, 2020 to rejoin her beloved husband, Nicholas. She had many fond memories growing up in downtown Cleveland with her loving, Greek-immigrant parents and caring sisters and brother. After graduating from John Adams High School, attending Cleveland State, helping out at her parents’ confectionery store, and working at the Social Security Administration,...

Aug 22, 2020

John J. Dawson was called Home by the Lord on August 22, 2020 at the age of 97. John was a WWII veteran of the U.S. Army, and went on to retire as an Engineer from Ohio Bell. Many have tried to claim him as their "Daddy" Dawson. John enjoyed all sports, especially the Cleveland Indians. He was a...

Aug 21, 2020

Betty Lou Staats, 97, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2020.

Betty was a lifetime resident of the Akron area, and fostered 313 infants over a period of 40 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Weinyard Staats and son, Wayne Paul Staats. Betty is survived by her children, Nancy...

Aug 19, 2020

STOW - Richard J. Warman, 82, went to be with the Lord on August 18, 2020.

Preceded in death by his loving wife, Patricia; daughter, Beth; granddaughter, Kendra, parents, and siblings; he is survived by his children, Jim (Moe) Warman, Jennifer (Dwight) Husk and Melanie Warman. His grandchildren, Shane Husk, Jessica (John) Small, Brandon (Ally) Warman, Tyler...

Aug 17, 2020

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Irene S. Weitzell (nee Gowin), 92, of Cuyahoga Falls, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 17, 2020.

Irene was born on February 28, 1928, in New Washington, PA to Glen and Clara Gowin. She was raised in Thompsontown, PA, where she was so proud to have attended a one-room...

Aug 14, 2020

Elsie L. Knoles, long-time resident of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away August 14, 2020 at the age of 100.  She was a member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church.

Elsie was preceded in death by her brothers, Albert, James, Charles and Leonard Knoles, and sisters, Alice Dailey and Josephine Greenleaf.

Elsie is survived by her sister, Marie...

Aug 12, 2020

AKRON - Ronald A. Daiger, 71, passed away August 12, 2020. He was born in Akron to the late John and Ruth Daiger and was a lifelong resident. Ron was a Vietnam Veteran serving his country in the U.S. Army. He loved spending time with his family, puppies and his many good friends.

He is survived by...

Aug 5, 2020

Frank J. Lid passed away the morning of August 5 in the year 2020. A beloved father, partner and brother he is survived by his better half Myrna McDougal, his daughters Chrysti Lid and Beth Lid, his Brother Jim (Dee) Lid and his sister Rosemary (Roger) Peck. He is proceeded in death by his wife of 33 years Christine...