Obituaries

Jun 27, 2020

Margaret R. Morton (Willis), passed away at the age of 71 at her residence in New York City.  Margaret was born in Akron, Ohio, on October 16, 1948, to the late William “Art” and Ruth (McFarland) Willis.  She was a 1966 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School, Kent State University graduate in 1970, and received her MFA from the...

Jun 22, 2020

Geraldine Bowman, 94, of Cuyahoga Falls, with her loving and adoring family by her side, went to be with the Lord on June 22, 2020.  Geraldine was born on July 30, 1925, in Humboldt, Tenn., daughter of the late Lottie and Charles Gregory.

Her greatest legacy was that of a Godly mother to her four children --...

Jun 21, 2020

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Thomas J. Poncar, 67, passed away June 21, 2020.

He was born in Cleveland to the late John and Florence Poncar. Tom resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 32 years. He enjoyed basketball, movies, music and loved spending time with his grandkids.

He was survived by his loving wife of 33...

Jun 20, 2020

Carolyn R. Simes, 82 of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away June 20, 2020. She was born in Akron, OH, daughter of the late Deneal and Janice Jacobs.  She served as a volunteer for the American Red Cross.  Carolyn devoted her life to being a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and she will be dearly missed.  She also loved her...

Jun 16, 2020

Carol Sue Jack, 82, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on June 16, 2020.

She was born in Wellsburg, WV, and was raised in Pennsboro, WV. Carol was a graduate of Pennsboro High School where she was Head Majorette. She worked briefly in WV before moving to Akron, where she met her husband Harry, and...

Jun 14, 2020

Patricia Anne Moon, of Akron, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on June 14, 2020 at Danbury of Hudson.

Patti was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and Akron University, going on to retire as CFO of Allied-Baltic Rubber.

She will be remembered for her great love of animals, her kindness, and her...

Jun 12, 2020

TALLMADGE - Timothy L. Hack 70, passed away June 12, 2020.

He was born in Akron, was raised in Cuyahoga Falls and resided in Tallmadge. Tim was a 1967 graduate of Archbishop Hoban High School. He proudly served as a Sergeant in the U.S Army stationed at Fort Hood, TX. Tim went on to earn a bachelor's...

Jun 11, 2020

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Boyd K. King, 89, passed away June 11, 2020. He was born in Akron to the late Noah and Flossie King and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 59 years. Boyd and his wife, Ruth founded the Boyd K. King Insurance Agency in 1954 which later became King Insurance and Surety.

Preceded in...

Jun 10, 2020

Allen R. Chase, 84, of Barberton, passed away peacefully June 10, 2020.  Allen was born on November 30, 1935 in Peninsula, son of the late Floyd and Nina Chase.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and worked as a Carpenter retiring after working with Robert Hunker's Peninsula Foundation.  One of Allen's greatest career achievements was helping to...

Jun 7, 2020

BOSTON TOWNSHIP - Carl "Skip" E. Pollitt, 74, passed away June 7, 2020.

He was a lifelong Boston Township resident. Skip is a Vietnam Veteran serving two tours in the U.S. Army. He worked as a mechanic and driver for Morgan Trucking going on to serve as a police officer for Northampton Township. Skip loved working on...

Jun 5, 2020

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Edward L. Berg, 83, passed away June 5, 2020. He was born in Akron to the late John and Pauline Berg. He was predeceased by the love of his life, his wife Kathleen Berg, of 50 years. Ed was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He had a passion...

Jun 4, 2020

Barbara Bates, age 66, passed away in her sleep on June 4, 2020. Barbara was born in Cuyahoga Falls on October 22,1953. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt,  and grandmother.  Barbara was married to the love of her life, Brett, for 38 years. Barbara loved watching the Cleveland Indians and OSU football games with her husband...

Jun 4, 2020

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Robert Dale Craven, 64, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, formerly of Steubenville, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, June 4th. He was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio in August of 1955. Rob was raised with his siblings Randy (Joyce), Sheri, and Ken (Rita) in a happy home provided by his Mother, Barbara Finlinson Craven, and Father,...

Jun 3, 2020

Elizabeth Joan (Betty) Robinson passed away to eternal life on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 of natural causes.

She was born in Purcell, OK and moved as a child with family to San Francisco, where she graduated as the first in her family from college with a degree in nursing, majoring in dental radiology.

Among the...

May 29, 2020

Laszlo “Laci” Tibor Lakos, 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on May 29, 2020. He was born In Papa, Hungary to the late Jozsef and Irma Lakos and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 52 years. Laci arrived in the United States at 16 years old in pursuit of the American Dream and lived it...

May 28, 2020

Donald Dieterich died peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on May 28, 2020.

He was born in Akron to the late Harold and Edith Dieterich in 1935.

He graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and spent 30 years in the tire industry.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years Barbara, son Ward (Dawn),...

May 26, 2020

Joan Cannella, 86, passed away peacefully May 26, 2020.

She was born on June 20, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York and resided in Pittsburgh, PA for 46 years. No matter where she lived, she was New York tough.

Joan will be dearly missed by her loving husband of 64.5 years, Vincent J. Cannella; children, James...

May 26, 2020

STREETSBORO - Glenna Reese, 72, passed away May 26, 2020. She was born in Devonia, TN to the late Kenneth and Opal Daugherty and resided in Streetsboro for over 40 years.

Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Fred; sister, Wilma Greathouse and brother, Ray Daugherty; she is survived by her children, Monica and Jason (Leslie); grandchildren,...

May 25, 2020

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Vickie L. McCourt, 71, passed away May 25, 2020. She was born in Durbin, WV to the late Delbert and Thelma Williams and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 10 years.  She is survived by her children, Tami (Ron) Sinko, Monica (Mike) Westfall, Richard (Jane) and Dennis; 13 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; brother, Craig (Carolyn) Williams;...

May 24, 2020

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Davidia L. Thompson, 62, passed away May 23, 2020.

Born in Akron to the late David and Delores Workman and was a lifelong Cuyahoga Falls resident. She is survived by her husband, Randy; children, William (Mindy) and Gloria Harvey; step-children, Shawna (Ben) Austin, Randy (Laura) Thompson and Kendra (Nick) Rumschlag; grandchildren, Emily and Katelyn...