Obituaries

Feb 22, 2020

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Wayne Bowen, 88, passed away at home on February 22, 2020, surrounded by his adoring family.  He was born in Akron to the late Clyde and Katie Bowen and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for more than 80 years. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. and was a member of the First United...

Feb 19, 2020

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Jeanette Carolyn Howdyshell, 97, went home to be with the Lord February 19, 2020.

She was born in Athens, OH to the late Earl and Sadie Landis. Jeanette met the love of her life at Ohio University, where she offered to share her umbrella with Stanford while waiting at a bus stop in the...

Feb 11, 2020

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Paul “Skeeter” Levy Gilmore III, 46, passed away suddenly February 11, 2020. He was a lifelong Cuyahoga Falls resident, graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1991. Paul worked as an automotive technician for the past 15 years. He enjoyed fishing and camping.

Preceded in death by his father, Paul L. II; he is...

Feb 9, 2020

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Jeanne Albertson Cundiff, 99, passed away February 9, 2020.

Born in Euclid, OH on May 4, 1920, she was preceded in death by husbands, Roy Albertson and Ernest Cundiff; daughter, Janice Haas, son, Jack Albertson; brother, William Stevenson, Jr. and parents, William and Jennie Stevenson. She is survived by her son, Karl Albertson and...

Feb 8, 2020

CUYAHOGA FALLS – John Douglas Aspenwall, 58, passed away after a lengthy illness February 8, 2020. He was a lifelong resident of Cuyahoga Falls and a 1980 graduate of Woodridge High School.  He was a member of Mount Akra Lodge #680 F.&A.M.

Doug is survived by his son, Jared Aspenwall, of Cuyahoga Falls, parents, John and Ledra...

Feb 6, 2020

Charleen Brueggeman, 91, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 6, 2020.

Charleen was preceded in death by her loving husband Edwin, with whom she co-owned and operated the Whistle Stop Hobby Shop for many years. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by parents, her sister Eileen Olson, and her son,...

Feb 6, 2020

AURORA EAST – James S. Moore, 85 passed away February 6, 2020. He was born in Byesville, OH to the late Fred and Ada Moore and resided in Aurora East for the past 50 years. James served his country in the U.S. Army Infantry stationed in Germany and was transferred to the U.S. Army Reserves upon his return to...

Feb 2, 2020

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Robert Persinger, 61, passed away suddenly on February 2, 2020.

He was born in Ashtabula to late S.W. and Libby Persinger and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 27 years. Robert was a 1977 graduate of Ashtabula High School going on to attend Kent State University. He retired from ACS industries after 31...

Feb 2, 2020

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Jean Tittle Borda, 93, passed away February 2, 2020. She was born in Akron, relocated to Jackson, Michigan and New Albany, Indiana before settling in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio in 1955. She graduated from New Albany High School and attended Indiana University.

Jean worked for Ohio Bell and retired in 1982 as Assistant Commercial Manager....

Jan 31, 2020

Paul B. Makebakken, 75, of Tallmadge and formerly of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2020.

In addition to his parents, Harold and Ruth Makebakken, Paul was preceded in death by his first wife, Jolene, and brother, Ronald.

He is survived by his wife, Carole; sons, Scott (Kathy) and Michael (Diane) Makebakken; grandchildren,...

Jan 25, 2020

CANAL FULTON- Sandra J. Ley, 67, passed away January 25, 2020.

She was born in Massillon, OH to the late Harry and Martha Joann Bucher. Sandra retired from Chase Bank after 26 years of service. She loved spending time with her family and grandkids, attending their sporting events, dancing, family trips and relaxing on the beach.

Jan 25, 2020

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Irene Nitzsche, 88, passed away January 25, 2020.

Irene was a life resident of Cuyahoga Falls. Mom was the Christian foundation of our family and has gone home to be with the Lord. She was compassionate in providing the comfort and needs of others. She was known as the "Angel Lady" at the Quirk...

Jan 25, 2020

Keary "Bill" W. Crim, passed away January 25, 2020 surrounded by loving family.

Keary graduated from the University of Akron and earned a Masters at Case Western. Keary enjoyed being a Social Worker at Edwin Shaw for 25 years and after retirement he enjoyed working for Mature Services. Keary was an avid watercolor painter, golfer, and lover...

Jan 20, 2020

Floriana (Flo) Francis Hall was born in 1927, in Pittsburg, PA to Floriana and Francis Berdyck.  Her family moved to Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio in 1941.  She attended Cuyahoga Falls High School where she wrote for the school newspaper, and graduated in 1945 as a Distinguished Graduate.  She also attended Akron University Business School and worked as a private secretary...

Jan 20, 2020

William F. Tompkin, 87, passed away at his residence September 27, 2020.

Bill was born in Cuyahoga Falls and was a lifetime resident and member of St. John's Episcopal Church. Bill began his career as a bricklayer, and had many jobs until he joined the Cuyahoga Falls Fire Department in 1962. He worked his way up to...

Jan 19, 2020

Jeffery A. Plymire was called home on Saturday, January 19, 2020.

Jeff was born on January 13, 1972, in Akron, Ohio and was a lifelong resident. He was a beloved son, a proud father, a caring brother and uncle, a loyal father to his four-legged friends, a great coach, and a fierce friend. Known affectionately to some...

Jan 18, 2020

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Carole J. Andrea, 75, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2020. She was born in Akron, Ohio on June 14, 1944, daughter of the late Donald and Alberta (Mays) Garey.

Carole worked at Alside for many years until her retirement in 2009. She enjoyed reading and loved spending time with her...

Jan 16, 2020

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Donna M. Petersen, 84, passed away January 16, 2020. She was a lifelong Cuyahoga Falls resident.

Preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Eva Oblisk; husband, Howard R.; she is survived by her sons, Mark, Randy (Tammy) and Barry; grandchildren, Randy Lee Jr., Shiloh and Daniela and 5 great-grandchildren.

A funeral...

Jan 14, 2020

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Ellen Mary Stroup, 91, passed away January 14, 2020.

Ellen was born in Hammond, Indiana and lived in Cuyahoga Falls most of her life.

Ellen was preceded in death by her husbands, Joseph E. Stroup and Donald Krieger; daughter-in-law, Juliann; and grandson, Ryan. She is survived by her children, Jay Stroup, Jill...

Jan 12, 2020

AKRON - Dianne J. Toke, 73, passed away January 12, 2020. She was born in Cleveland to the late Stanley and Joan Olhava and resided in Akron. Dianne worked for Rubatex Plastics and loved spending time with her family and cats.

Preceded in death by her husband, John Paul Toke III; she is survived by her daughters,...