Obituaries

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 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...

May 23, 2020

STOW – David Theodore Ray Jr., 63, passed away May 23, 2020. He was born in Cleveland to David Theodore Sr. and Joan Ray. David lived in Cuyahoga Falls before moving to Stow where he resided for the past 5 years. He graduated from North High School and loved music and art.

He is survived by his...

May 18, 2020

PENINSULA- Christine Claire Pierce, born 11/29/1980, to loving parents, James Clinton (deceased) and Janene Claire (nee Balk) Pierce passed away on May 18th, 2020.

She was a 1999 graduate of Woodridge High School and attended the University of Akron on an Art scholarship. She additionally studied at the Moody Bible Institute. She was previously employed by Wildlife...

May 17, 2020

AKRON – Miriam Elva (Braziell) Hively, 1925-2020. Elva Hively passed away quietly Sunday evening May 17 at home in assisted living after a long illness. She was born December 10, 1925 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to William Martin Braziell and Miriam Laura McCausland, their only child.

After graduating early from high school in February 1944, Elva immediately entered...

May 16, 2020

Elizabeth A. McLaughlin (formerly Elizabeth A. Pavich) 89, passed away on May 16, 2020 after a brief illness.

She was born in Bedford, OH, the daughter of Adam and Anastasia Fathauer.  Upon graduation, Elizabeth attended Fenn College where she studied mechanical drafting and spent her early career as a mechanical draftsman for RB Dennison in Bedford, OH....

May 16, 2020

Clara Elizabeth Gillen, 93, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on May 16, 2020.

Clara was born on February 27, 1927 in Marion, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late William and Cecelia (Schnautz) Hirneise. Clara married her husband Donald J. Gillen on May 26, 1951. Together they raised their family and made...

May 12, 2020

Rick Lynd Baker, 68, died peacefully at his home in Decatur, GA on May 12, 2020, with loving family at his side. Born Nov. 9, 1951 in Akron, OH, Rick was the second of four sons born to Harold and Wanda (Lind) Baker, proprietors of “Baker’s Acres”, a popular swim park turned 18 hole golf course in Tallmadge, Ohio. Rick...

May 9, 2020

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Margaret Conley age 91, a wonderful mother, passed under the grace of God on May 9, 2020.

Preceeded in death by her husband, Philip and survived by children, Mary, Jim, Ellen, Stephen, John, Jody, Aggie, Micheal; grandchildren, Kelly, Laura, David, Hannah, Philip and 9 great-grandchildren.

Margaret enjoyed crafts and gardening and took...

May 5, 2020

Peggy Holderman, 59 of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away May 5, 2020.

Peggy was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and she will be dearly missed.

She was a member of Bethel Cleveland, Akron Campus.

Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, David and Elnora Derita, and sister, Barbara Ann.

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May 4, 2020

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Robert J. Pletzer affectionately known as Papa Bob passed away unexpectedly at home on May 4, 2020. Bob was born in Rootstown, Ohio on June 29, 1937. He attended Rootstown High School, received a Bachelor's of Science Degree from Kent State and a Master's Degree in Science from the University of Wyoming. Bob taught at Woodridge...

May 2, 2020

Elizabeth Ann Bliss, 77, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away unexpectedly May 2, 2020.

She was born in Cleveland, OH, daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Hruska.  Elizabeth Ann, or Betty Ann, as she was best known, attended Trinity High School, earned her diplomas at night school, and was a stay-at-home mom until going to work for...

May 1, 2020

Mildred E. Williams, 100, passed away peacefully May 1, 2020.

She is once again is united with her husband of 60 years Maurice "Mo" Williams; daughters Janice Blue and Rebecca Lewis, and granddaughter Casey Fincham.

She will be dearly missed by her children, Tom Williams of Florida, Jeff (Judy) Lewis of Norton, and son-in-law Donald...

Apr 27, 2020

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Jennet "Jill" McKinney, 73, answered the Lord's call to join him in Heaven on April 27, 2020 at Summa City Hospital/Hospice Care in Akron, Ohio. She was surrounded by her loving family through televideo and the loving care of Hospice hospital staff.

She was born in Clarksburg, WV to the late Cecil R. and...

Apr 26, 2020

Donna Louise Fabian, 66, passed away on April 26, 2020. She was born in Akron to the late John Vasile and Luella June Fabian and was a lifelong area resident.  She graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School and Kent State with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology.  She loved to read and listen to NPR.  She was an avid...

Apr 24, 2020

Frank J. Catalano, 87, passed away April 24, 2020.  He was born in Akron, Ohio and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for over 50 years.  Frank retired from Goodrich chemical plant, where he worked as a Scale Mechanic for 30 years.  He was a member of the Cuyahoga Falls Camper Club and Redeemer Lutheran Church.  Frank enjoyed camping, fishing, leather...

Apr 23, 2020

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Jackie Brooks, 74, passed away April 23, 2020.

Preceded in death by his daughter, Stacy Griffin; and 4 sisters; he leaves behind his wife, Terry of 54 years; son, Frankie; 3 grandchildren Zachary (Ashley), Tonya and Justin; 2 greatgrandchildren, Avery and Analeigh; 1 brother and 6 sisters.

Memorial service to be announced...

Apr 20, 2020

Carole E. Bray, 81, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on April 20, 2020.  Carole was born in Akron, OH on November 3, 1938.  She worked as a Registered Nurse for 40 years, most recently at St. Thomas Hospital. She had a love for animals, especially her Pomeranians. She will be dearly missed by her nieces and nephews, great-nieces and...

Apr 19, 2020

CUYAHOGA FALLS – After seven innings well played in the ballgame known as life, Bill Burkins passed away peacefully on April 19th, 2020.

William Cole Burkins was born April 14, 1929 in Port Clinton, Ohio. After completing high school in Port Clinton, he finished his education at Bowling Green State University. He served in the Marine Corps...