Obituaries

Mar 31, 2020

Lois Marie Mitcheltree (Gallagher) was called home on March 31, 2020. She passed away peacefully at Maplewood Senior Living.

Lois was born in Sharon, PA on July 7, 1931 to the late Charles and Helen Gallagher. She then married her handsome husband, Dave Mitcheltree, on October 31, 1953. They later moved to Cuyahoga Falls where they raised...

Mar 28, 2020

BOWERSTON – Eileen Cresong, 69, passed away March 28, 2020. She was born in Akron and spent most of her life in Cuyahoga Falls before moving to Bowerston. Eileen was a 1969 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School, going on to work as an LPN for Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital. She loved animals especially horses.

Preceded in...

Mar 27, 2020

Marilyn was born and grew up on a farm surrounded by cornfields and babbling brooks in the beautiful countryside of Milan, Ohio. She was a fine student and cheerleader for the Milan High School Basketball Team of 1953. After marrying Glenn, they eventually settled in the early 1960’s as permanent residents in their beloved Stow community (Scott: Class of...

Mar 26, 2020

Gerald M. Bronko, 64, passed away March 26, 2020.  Gerald was born in Akron, Ohio on April 1, 1955, and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1975.  An accomplished musician, he served as organist and organ technician for various religious institutions, theaters, and private residences across Northeast Ohio.  Most recently, he served as Director of Music and organist...

Mar 25, 2020

Alvin A. Boehlke, 84, passed away March 25, 2020. He was born in Mequon, WI to the late John H. and Erna Boehlke. He served as the as the minister of Redeemer Lutheran Church for 13 years before serving as the chaplain of Stow Glenn.

Preceded in death by his wife, Barbara; siblings, Raymond, Lillian Otting, John,...

Mar 20, 2020

CUYAHOGA FALLS - James L. Swanson, 91, born in Akron and lived in Cuyahoga Falls since 1953, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2020. James retired in 1990 as a Pipe Fitter at Goodyear with 42 years of service. He was a member of Akron Masonic Lodge #83 F&AM, and First United Methodist Church. James enjoyed antique cars and...

Mar 12, 2020

Elizabeth Seuffert, 94, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2020.

She was a graduate of Akron University, worked at Goodyear Aircraft during WWII, and was a long-time member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church. Elizabeth was a musician and enjoyed the friendships she made in the community over years.

She was preceded in...

Feb 24, 2020

Irma Jean Wolf, 91, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2020.

Jean was born on June 25, 1928 in Akron, Ohio; daughter of the late Harry and Mary Crano.

Jean was a graduate of North High School and worked for the Summit County Board of Elections.  She was a founding member of...

Feb 22, 2020

Marissa D. Yoder, 54, of Canton, passed away February 22, 2020.

She was employed by the United States Postal Service for 14 years, earning the title of Supervisor of the Canton location (44718). Marissa was a beautiful person, loving deeply and giving generously to those in her life, and she will be greatly missed by all who...

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.