Obituaries

Aug 7, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS - After a brief illness, Dianna L. Gramley, 67, passed away on Saturday August 7, 2021. Dianna was born on March 4, 1954, in Akron, Ohio. Dianna attended a total of 22 different schools, eventually graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1972. In high school Dianna worked at Red Barn on E. Cuy. Falls Ave. After...

Aug 6, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS- Cynthia Lee Hampshire passed away in her home on August 6, 2021.  She had fought with cancer.  Cindy was born in Akron, OH December 8, 1956 to Dale and Maxine Enlow.

Cindy grew up in Cuyahoga Falls.  She graduated from Falls in 1974.  She printed pictures for Fotomat and Konica.  Later she built thermocouplers at...

Aug 4, 2021

John Lee Hubbard (1946-2021)

Cuyahoga Falls- John passed away unexpectedly on August 4, 2021.  He is survived by his wife Anne (of 54 years), his brothers Daniel and Thomas, and his children Aimee, Jennifer (Olivier) and James (Tammy); also blessed with his grandchildren Allyson, Chris, Breanna, Oceane, Sierra and Sofi.

No services will be held. ...

Aug 2, 2021

TALLMADGE – Marjorie “Marge” Louise Johnson, 86, passed away August 2, 2021 after a lengthy illness.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Josephine Johnson, brother; William A. Johnson and his wife, Ruth; sister, Dorothy Benjamin and sister-in-law, Leona Johnson.

She is survived by brothers, Robert Johnson and his wife, Eunice of...

Aug 2, 2021

Henry P. Igleheart Jr., 82, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away August 2, 2021.  Henry was born October 24, 1938 in Akron, Ohio to Henry and Dorothy Igleheart.  He married his high school sweetheart Dolores McMuldren in 1958 and they shared 62 years of marriage.  Henry faithfully served his country in the United States Army Intelligence at the Pentagon in...

Jul 31, 2021

Akron - James A. Rich, 77, passed away on July 31, 2021.

He was born to the late Victor and Ruth Rich on Aug 14, 1943. James served in the Army from 1965 to 1971 during the Vietnam War. After his time in the Army, he began working at Omnova Solutions where upon his retirement, James had...

Jul 31, 2021

Helen Francis Orock (nee Millard) passed away after a short illness on Saturday July 31st, 2021 in her Cuyahoga Falls home of 64 years while spending the day surrounded by family. Helen was born in Fulton, MO on May 31st, 1925 to Ernest & Eva Millard and spent her early years living in Fulton, MO and Columbia, South Carolina...

Jul 27, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Barbara Ann Happeny, 75, passed away July 27, 2021. She was born in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania on December 10, 1945. Barbara earned a Bachelor's degree from Bowling Green State University in 1966.

She was a fifth grade school teacher for 32 years and retired from Kent City Schools in 1998. Barbara was also a member...

Jul 21, 2021

Marilyn Strother (nee Keiffer), 89, passed away July 21, 2021. Marilyn was born May 6, 1932 in Bluffton, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her parents, Raymond J. and Anna B. Keiffer. Also, her husband, Dean M. Strother of fifty-two years of marriage. She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth A. Thompson of West Chicago, IL and son,...

Jul 18, 2021

Lillian P. Hunsicker, 87, was called home to be with her Lord on July 18, 2021.  She was born in Akron and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 63 years.  She was a graduate of Kenmore High School and a Sunday School teacher at St. John/St. Paul Lutheran Church.  Sewing was her favorite hobby.

She was...

Jul 18, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Doris McCormack, 80, passed away on July 18, 2021. She was born to the late Jesse and Edith Lint on August 7, 1940 in Mather, Pennsylvania. Doris was a 50 plus year member of the Bailey Road Christian Church in Cuyahoga Falls. She worked for 18 years serving the children of Cuyahoga Falls, serving, and baking...

Jul 16, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Lauren A. Karabatsos (Mangina), 63, passed away July 16, 2021. She was born in Akron to the late Emmett and Patricia Linehan and was a lifelong area resident. Lauren was an insurance agent working for Kelly Insurance for many years. She was a past president of the Akron Claims Association.

She is survived by...

Jul 10, 2021

Edward Aloysius Boles passed away peacefully on July 10, 2021.

Edward was born on May 19, 1925 in Akron, Ohio and was a graduate of Akron East High School. He was a U. S. Army, World War II Veteran and served in the South Pacific Theater. After returning from the war, Edward worked as a baker at...

Jul 5, 2021

Melvin Eugene Newsome Jr. age 62, passed away on July 5th, 2021. Melvin was born on September 21st, 1958. He was a very loving husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Mel loved working on anything that he could get his hands on; whether that meant working on cars, or doing woodwork for backyard projects. One of his favorite...

Jul 4, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Mary Ellen “Lala” Wayco,74, passed away on July 4,2021. She was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School Class of 64. Mary Ellen retired from Nationwide Insurance after many years of service. She was an avid Browns fan and she loved going to the casino with her mother Thelma.

Mary Ellen was preceded in...

Jul 3, 2021

STOW – Roseann Andrus, 75, passed away July 3, 2021. She was born in Akron and resided in Stow for the past 35 years. Roseann was a 1964 graduate of Kenmore High School going on to earn an associate’s degree from the University of Akron. She retired from Weight Watchers International after 20 years of service. Roseann was a...

Jul 2, 2021

Two years and Archie had not had a MGD or a Marlboro, hard to believe, right! He passed away peacefully Friday, July 2, 2021, and probably started an immediate poker game with Doug, Yaynor, Dan and Colleen, maybe even with Sue’s dad and grandma.  We hope his cards are dealt as all winners.

He was born in...

Jul 2, 2021

Sandra Herceg, 86, of Munroe Falls, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2021. She was born in Akron, OH on December 5th, 1934, to the late Frank and Mary (DePaul) Gifford. Also preceded in death by her brother, Richard Gifford.

As many already know, Sandra was one of the most selfless, caring, loving and talented people we...

Jun 30, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Ronnie F. Drope, 72, passed away June 30, 2021. He was a lifelong Cuyahoga Falls resident graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1967. Ron was a Vietnam Veteran serving his country in the U.S. Army. He worked at Kent Machine for 30 years. Ron loved cars, motorcycles and collecting coins.

Preceded in death...

Jun 29, 2021

Shirley Ruth Terrass passed away on June 29, 2021.  She was born on January 8, 1935 to Esther and Leo Kirk.  Shirley worked her way through school while raising her three children.  She earned her doctorate from Kent State in 1983 and became a licensed psychologist.  Shirley’s calling in life was to help people and she continued to see...