Obituaries

Jan 1, 2022

Rose Marie Verleny (nee Jesser) 1932-2022

Rosie passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 1, 2022, at the age of 89 years.

She was a loving wife, mom, Gram, and Great-Gram. She is survived by her husband of 68 years Frank; children Jean Crawford (Tom), Matt Verleny, and Christine Verleny (Walter); grandchildren Dan Crawford (Lauren) and...

Dec 28, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Edna Louise “Lou” Pergins, 79, went home to be with the Lord on December 28, 2021. She was born in Akron to the late George and Edna Finegan and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 42 years. Lou was the oldest of nine siblings whom she loved very much. She was an adoring wife, mother...

Dec 26, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS – In our most loving memory of Brenda L. (Bates) Pennino who went home to be with our Lord on December 26, 2021. Born on May 5, 1961 in Akron, OH to Ken and Dorothy Granlee Bates, Mimi, as her grandchildren called her, was a caring individual who touched the lives of all who knew her. Brenda...

Dec 24, 2021

Robert R. Poitras, 80, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on December 24, 2021.  Bob was born on August 20, 1941 in Norwich, Connecticut and resided in Jewett City, Connecticut for many years before relocating to Cuyahoga Falls.  Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and retired from General Dynamics Electric Boat.  He later was employed at the Natatorium,...

Dec 17, 2021

David C. Henry, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away on December 17, 2021 at the age of 72.  David was born in Cleveland, Ohio and was a graduate of Highland High School.  He retired from USF Holland with almost 30 years of service, and was proud to receive an honor for driving 3 million miles...

Dec 15, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Eloise Massey Colvin went to her eternal heavenly home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and to reunite with her husband of 70 years Robert William Colvin on December 15th, 2021.

Eloise was born in Akron to parents, James Ezra Massey and Bertha Louise Massey. She was preceded in death by...

Dec 13, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS – James “Jamie” William Knoles IV, 47, passed away December 13, 2021. He was a lifelong Cuyahoga Falls resident graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1992. Jamie went on to graduate from NIT with an Electricians Certification. He loved hiking, camping, fishing and his cats. Jamie had a great sense of humor and was always known...

Dec 13, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Lawrence "Larry" McCormick, 81, passed away December 13, 2021. He was born June 8, 1940 in Akron to the late Carl and Inez McCormick. Larry was a lifelong Cuyahoga Falls resident serving the Cuyahoga Falls community as a police officer from 1964-1993. He was a member of the Cuyahoga Falls F.O.P. Lodge #49. He loved golfing...

Dec 13, 2021

Constance (Connie) Ferrell, 72, went home to be with the Lord on December 13, 2021. She was the daughter of John and Betty Stebbins and was born October 24, 1949. Connie married the love of her life Jim in 1972 and spent a lifetime being the best Wife, Mother, Sister and Grandmother a family could ask for.  Connie loved...

Dec 12, 2021

Jacqueline R. King (Pohl) went home to be with our loving God on December 12, 2021. She died peacefully at home at the age of 57, after an extended illness.

Preceded in death by her father James Pohl. Left to cherish her memory are Matt DeCosta, her companion of 16 years; her mother Kay Pohl; sister Judi...

Dec 12, 2021

Troy L. Finegan, 60, went home to be with the Lord on December 12, 2021.

Troy was born on August 4th, 1961 in Akron to the late George and Edna Finegan. Throughout his childhood, Troy was always surrounded by amazing family and friends. Troy would always share stories of his childhood growing up in North Hill with...

Dec 11, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Lisa Marie Painter, 59, passed away on December 11, 2021. She was born to the late Paul Nahoury and Mildred B. Hupcej on February 24, 1962. Lisa graduated from Twinsburg High School in 1980.

She will be missed by her husband of 19 years Don Painter; children, Jennifer Phan, Dale (Samantha) Phan, Sarah (Char)...

Dec 7, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Michael William McDonnell, 61, passed away December 7, 2021. He was born in Cuyahoga Falls January 2, 1960 to Michael A. and Eleanor McDonnell. Michael was a 1978 graduate of Stow High School and attended Hiram College. He loved basketball, animals and being in business with his wonderful friend, Leonard Morgan. Michael had a tremendous sense...

Dec 4, 2021

Edgar Earl Staats, 89, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on December 4, 2021.  Edgar was born on May 10, 1932 in Sherman, West Virginia, the son of Denzil and Garnett Staats.  Edgar was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having honorably served during the Korean War.  He retired as a crane operator from Babcock & Wilcox with 41 years...

Dec 4, 2021

Peter Janzen Lepp, the son of Russian immigrants, drew his first breath on December 1, 1937, and his last on December 4, 2021. Within these years, his true fortune is found in the friends he made.  In these terms, he died a wealthy man. Pete grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, where he attended public schools, worked a paper route,...

Dec 4, 2021

Kathleen Starr Taylor, a beautiful, bright light to this world, passed away on December 4, 2021, at the age of 61.  Kathy was born in Akron, Ohio and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for many years before settling in Tallmadge.  She was a 1979 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and received a BSN degree from The University of Akron. ...

Dec 1, 2021

Katherine E. Binkley, 90, passed away December 1, 2021. She was born in Akron and resided in Portage Lakes before moving to Cuyahoga Falls. She was a member of the Turkeyfoot Sportsman Club. She enjoyed spending winters in Florida, and was an avid golfer.

Preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Mary (Beasley) Wilson; beloved husband,...

Nov 30, 2021

Joseph William Mascio, 95,  passed away peacefully at home on November 30, 2021.  He was born in Ravenna, Ohio on June 25, 1926 to Pasquale and Mary Romito Mascio.  He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 73 years, Helen Beckett Mascio, three daughters, Linda Dunn of Arkansas, Maryanne (Stephen) Maish of Indiana and Joan (Bernie) Krause...

Nov 27, 2021

Cuyahoga Falls- Omie Franklin Williams, age 89, formally of Cuyahoga Falls, went home to talk to the Lord on 11/27/2021. Originally from Youngstown, he graduated from Rayen School in 1951, which has been torn down despite his disapproval. A staple in Cuyahoga Falls, he spent his career as a meat-cutter/mgr. for Acme from 1962-1993. His love of making friends...

Nov 24, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Rick E. Briggs, International Man of Mystery, passed away unexpectedly on November 24, 2021, at the age of 65. He was born in 1956 to Jack and Donna Rae Briggs of Canton, Ohio.

A serial entrepreneur since high school, Rick operated multiple businesses concurrently over the course of his life, including an advertising agency,...