Obituaries

Sep 8, 2019

Thomas W. Shafer, 58, Of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away at Cleveland Clinic, Akron General, surrounded by his family on September 8, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born in Fort Campbell, KY and resided in Cuyahoga Falls most of his life. Tom loved animals and spending time outdoors. He had the gift of gab...

Sep 5, 2019

Beth Ann Mercer, 59, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on September 5, 2019.

Beth was born on January 26, 1960 in Akron, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Janet Cummins. She was a 1978 graduate of Stow High School and worked over 20 years for the Cuyahoga Falls School System.

She loved sports, spending...

Sep 5, 2019

Mark E. Raies passed away in his home September 3, 2019.

Mark was born in Akron, raised in Cuyahoga Falls and lived in North Hill most of his adult life. Mark loved his Cleveland sports teams, auto racing, his car "Blackie" and Holidays with the family and most of all his dogs. Mark was retired from the...

Sep 3, 2019

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Ronald “Fuzzy” Poole, 69, passed away August 31, 2019. He was a lifelong Cuyahoga Falls resident and was a 1967 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. Fuzzy was the owner and operator of the River City Bar and Grille, where he spent many hours visiting with his patrons who soon became his friends.

Preceded...

Aug 27, 2019

Charles Clinton Meyers, 95, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 27, 2019. He was born the son of Aaron and Stella Hammond Meyer on Sep 12, 1923 in Bellaire, Ohio along the Ohio River. He survived the depression as an only child and attended school in and graduated from high school in Shadyside, Ohio...

Aug 24, 2019

MOGADORE – Beverly Sanner, 74, passed away August 24, 2019. She lived most of her life in Akron.

Preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Gertrude Sanner; she is survived by her sisters, Vickie (Dick) Kenna and Linda (Jim) Renick; nephews, Jim (Renee) Renick, Matthew (Amanda), Michael and Thomas Kenna; and great-nieces and nephews.

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Aug 18, 2019

AKRON - Carol Arline Sakata, 64, passed away August 18, 2019.

She was born in Dallas, TX, was a 1972 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and resided in Akron for the past 13 years. Carol most recently worked for Jo-Ann Stores Customer Service.

Preceded in death by her parents, Arnold and Gertrude Hohensee; she...

Aug 16, 2019

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Ramona L. Paul (nee Marsh), 89, passed away August 16, 2019.

She was born in Weston, WV and resided Cuyahoga Falls for the past 59 years. Ramona was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

Preceded in death by her husband, Walter; son, Dennis; siblings, Clyde, Orville, Bernard, Bernadine,  she is survived by...

Aug 15, 2019

Charles T. Williams, "Chick" 74, of Munroe Falls, passed away peacefully at home on August 15, 2019.

He was born in Akron, Ohio, grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, and later resided in Munroe Falls. Chick proudly served his country in the Army and also the Police Reserves in Munroe Falls. He worked at Massey-Ferguson for ten years...

Aug 10, 2019

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Jenifer L. Beattie (Stones),  65, passed away peacefully August 10, 2019.

Jenifer was born in Akron and lived most of her life in Cuyahoga Falls.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Joy Stones. She is survived by her husband Kevin; son Patrick (Abby) Beattie; grandchildren, Jack and Anne;...

Aug 9, 2019

Cuyahoga Falls-Edwin I. Davies Jr. (Ed) (Ted), age 95, died August 9, 2019.  He was born in Cleveland to Edwin I Davies and Eleanor Christine Davies on March 9, 1924.

He was a World War II veteran, serving as a bomber pilot in the Pacific.  He briefly attended the University of Akron and then worked at the...

Aug 9, 2019

Stow-Rose Edgar, 86, passed away August 9, 2019.

Rose was born in Clarksburg, WV, and lived in Warren, OH most of her life. She was an active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and a teacher for  Warren Parochial Schools.

Rose was preceded in death by her husband George and daughter Donna; survived by her...

Aug 8, 2019

Alice E. Shade, 87, of Cuyahoga Falls, went Home to be with the Lord on August 8, 2019.

She was born on December 4, 1931, daughter of the late Homer F. Shade and Genevieve Marie Shade (Steen). Alice was a graduate of Wheaton College, taught in Cuyahoga Falls and Akron Public Schools, where she retired after 34...

Aug 6, 2019

Frank J. Baughman, Jr., 53, passed away August 6, 2019.

He was born in Cuyahoga Falls and was a lifelong area resident. Frank was a 1984 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School, and had been most recently employed at Reuther Mold. Frank enjoyed a lifetime of riding motorcycles and listening to music with his friends. He will...

Aug 6, 2019

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Jeffrey M. Spessard, 50, passed away August 6, 2019.

He was raised in Cuyahoga Falls and resided in Tallmadge. Jeff was a 1987 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and was an avid Ohio State Buckeye and Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

Preceded in death by his parents, David and Karen Spessard; he is...

Aug 6, 2019

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Simone Angel Malachosky, 92, passed away August 6, 2019.

Simone was born in Belgium and lived most of her life in Cuyahoga Falls. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; survived by her daughters, Judy Mahoney, Paulette (Anthony) Williams and Annette...

Aug 5, 2019

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Elizabeth "Betty" Pal, 89, passed away August 5, 2019.

She was born in Copley and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 65 years. Betty retired from First National Bank in 1976, where she worked in bookkeeping. She was a member of the Hungarian-American Club, where she was very involved in the Cultural Club....

Aug 4, 2019

"Together Again"

Carmella G. Kramer, passed away August 4, 2019.

Carm retired from Kent State University after 30 years of service. She enjoyed the Indians, Browns, but most of all spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Christmas will never be the same.

Preceded in death by her parents; loving husband of 68...

Aug 4, 2019

CANAL FULTON – Mary Carmon “Bootie” Ayers, 98, passed away August 4, 2019.

Mary was born in Elkins, WV to James Alba and Dolly Grace (Taylor) Vanscoy.  She graduated from Elkins High School and Capital Academy of Beauty Culture in Charleston, WV and worked as a beautician before moving to Cuyahoga Falls where she worked at the...

Aug 3, 2019

CAMBRIDGE – Barbara A. Kuhns, 92, passed away August 3, 2019. She was born in Allentown, PA, lived in Cuyahoga Falls for 55 years, and resided in Cambridge, OH for the past 7 years.

Barbara was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and was a devoted wife mother and grandmother. She was a member of the LSF...