Obituaries

Howard Spicer, Jr.

Sep 17, 2021

Howard L. Spicer Jr., 63, passed away September 17th, 2021.

He was born in Akron and resided in Stow for the past 37 years. Howard served his country for 4 years active duty in the U.S. Army followed by many years as a U.S. Army Reservist, in addition to working full time for Summit County Engineers as...

Mary Asente

Sep 15, 2021

Mary C. (Lentini) Asente, age 96, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2021, surrounded by loving family. She was a resident at Continuing Healthcare of Cuyahoga Falls nursing home. The family would like to thank the staff there for caring for our mother. Special thanks also to Crossroads Hospice for their loving care and concern.

Mary was...

Penny Durastanti

Sep 15, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Penny (Philen) Durastanti, 72, passed away September 15,2021. Let’s Celebrate Penny! On September 26, 2021 from 12pm-4pm, at the Munroe Falls Metro Park, Shady Beach Shelter, 521 South River Road, Munroe Falls, OH 44262.

James Heaton

Sep 15, 2021

ATWATER - James Charles Heaton, 51, passed away September 15, 2021.

Preceded in death by his grandparents, John B. and Mary A. Sporer; father, Earl D; he is survived by his mother, Nancy; daughters, Tara and Amanda Heaton; grandchildren, Tye and Eliza; siblings, Lynn, Jenny (Ian), John (Mary Ann), Thomas (Cheryl), Tim and Mary (Shawn); Special aunt...

Lois Koplin

Sep 14, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Lois (Appleman) Koplin, 90, passed away September 14, 2021. She was a lifelong Cuyahoga Falls Resident. Lois was extremely energetic and positive person who was endeared by many in the community.

Preceded in death by her husband, Dale Koplin in 1987; brothers, Richard, Robert and Thomas Appleman; great-grandson, Ryan Bauer; she is survived by...

Ardine Hausch

Sep 13, 2021

Ardine "Deane" M. Hausch, of the Portage Lakes area, 84, passed away September 13, 2021.  Deane was born on August 10, 1937 in Medina, OH to Joseph and Gaynelle Demeter.

Deane was a member of the ladies auxiliary of the Turkeyfoot Sportsman Club, and enjoyed spending time with family.

She is preceded in death by...

William Koszegi, Sr.

Sep 8, 2021

"A beautiful life that came

to an end, he died as he

lived, everyone's friend.

In our hearts a memory will

always be kept, of one we

loved, and will never forget."

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements entrusted to Clifford-Shoemaker...

Rosalie Kubus

Sep 7, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Rosalie B. (Takach) Kubus, 95, of New Middletown, OH peacefully passed on September 7, 2021. She was born August 31, 1926, in New Springfield, OH to parents, Frank and Mary (Toth) Takach. Rosalie was the youngest and the last of nine siblings. She was a 1944 graduate of New Springfield High School going on to work...

Charles Pulley, Jr.

Sep 6, 2021

Charles (Chip) F. Pulley, Jr., 59, passed away on September 6, 2021.

Chip was born on February 3, 1962 and was a life-long resident of Cuyahoga Falls. He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School and retired from Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems. Chip enjoyed playing and watching sports and he greeted everyone with a smile.

He...

Douglas Mate

Sep 5, 2021

Douglas Mate, 58, of Cuyahoga Falls, died unexpectedly September 5, 2021, at Midvale Speedway. Doug was born in Akron to Pete and Virginia Mate and was a life-long resident of Cuyahoga Falls.

Doug’s passion for racing started when he was 16 and never diminished. He loved building and driving race cars and was well-known at all the...

Corinne Rey

Sep 5, 2021

Cuyahoga Falls - Corinne Rey, “Corky” 94, passed away September 5, 2021.  She loved spending time with family and friends, seeing live entertainment, going to the casino, playing cards with the poker club, and shopping.

Preceded in death by her husband, Nuff; she is survived by children, James (Marcia) Rey and Carole (Tim) Weber; grandchildren, Jim and...

Thomas Appleman

Sep 2, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Thomas Humm Appleman, 99, passed away September 2, 2021. He was a lifelong Cuyahoga Falls resident. Tom was a WWII veteran serving his country in the U.S. Army going on to retire from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in 1984.

Preceded in death by his brothers, Richard and Robert; he is survived by his...

Ruth Clements

Aug 30, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Ruth Ann Clements (Kosicky), 81, passed away August 30, 2021. She was born in Cleveland and resided in Fairview Park. Her adventurous spirit and joyful smile will be missed by all who knew her. Ruth worked in the Cleveland area real estate and title business for over 50 years. She started her long career as a...

Marian McCullough

Aug 30, 2021

Marian (Betty) E. McCullough entered glory August 30, 2021. Born April 25, 1927, she resided in Cuyahoga Falls for over 40 yrs before moving to be with her family. She was a Certified Nurse’s Aide for Green Cross Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls for 28 yrs. She was a member of the VFW and the Eagles since 1948.  She also...

Jessica Kisner

Aug 27, 2021

Passed in comfort and peace…. Jessica Virginia Kisner, March 04, 1980-Friday, Aug 27, 2021.

Jessica grew up in Akron and spent her last years in Uniontown. Her joy was found in the relationships she treasured. Jessica didn’t just love, she loved with depth and honor. She didn’t just build friendships, she created lifelong bonds. Jessica played mom,...

Dolores Ferguson

Aug 26, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS – On August 26, 2021, Dolores “Dee” Ferguson was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior. There to greet her were her parents, August and Leona Wilson; brother, Earl; husband, Edward and children, Edward Scott and Kathy.

She is survived by daughters, Lynn Dutt, Sue (Steve) Kerkez, Diane (John) Burton, and daughter-in-law, Teresa...

George Ellinger

Aug 24, 2021

George "Skip" William Ellinger, 78, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2021 at his longtime Cuyahoga Falls residence surrounded by family and friends. George was born on July 9, 1943 in Akron, Ohio, one of three children of William and Agnes (Madelyn) Ellinger. He belonged to the United Steelworkers (Rubber Workers), and retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber with...

Eileen Kerns

Aug 22, 2021

Eileen Kerns, 98, passed away on August 22, 2021.  Eileen was born in Lima, Ohio on October 19, 1922, and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for over 60 years.  She attended the Church in the Valley for many years, was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary 281, and in her spare time, enjoyed playing piano and singing in a...

Ruby Conrad

Aug 21, 2021

Ruby Lauretta (Scott) Conrad, age 96, passed from this life peacefully on August 21, 2021 at The Inn at Coalridge in Wadworth, Ohio. Ruby was born on April 5th, 1925 to Clara (Purtee) Scott and Ray Scott in Springfield, OH. She grew up in Springfield and graduated from Springfield South High School in 1943. In August of 1946, she...

Donald Mussetter, Sr.

Aug 15, 2021

Donald W. Mussetter, Sr., passed away August 15, 2021. Born to John and Catherine (McFadden) Mussetter in Pittsburgh, PA, on September 7, 1930.

He worked for the Glidden Company for over 35 years as a Regional Manager where he earned dozens of sales awards for outstanding achievements within his East Coast Region. He continued to work part-time...