Obituaries

Paul Coup

Paul Coup

May 18, 2019

Paul M. Coup (Michael), 68, passed away May 18, 2019 after a short illness.

Paul was born in Cambridge, OH, and lived in the Akron area all of his life. He was a truck driver and retired from Air Gas. He loved driving and often referred to himself as “Super Trucker”. He was an Army Veteran and...

Nelson Hummel

Nelson Hummel

May 18, 2019

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Nelson J. Hummel, 71, passed away May 18, 2019 at his home.

Nelson was born in Akron and resided in Cuyahoga Falls most of his life. He was a member of the Eagles and retired from the Summit County Engineers Department.

He is survived by his wife, Beverly; children, Kimberly (Ryan) McHugh,...

David Severy III

David Severy III

May 17, 2019

David M. Severy III passed away unexpectedly on May 17, 2019 at the age of 29.

David was kind, funny, verbose, brilliant, a musician and huge hearted, a little wacky, loving, and fun.  He graduated from Hudson High School and attended Kent State University.

He is preceded in death by grandparents, David M. Severy I,...

Nancye Thomas

Nancye Thomas

May 16, 2019

Nancye Faye Thomas (McMullan) passed away on May 16, 2019 in Cuyahoga Falls, OH.  Nancye was born on August 8, 1940 in Washington, D.C. to Lloyd L. McMullan and Margaret Haran McMullan.  She married William Reber Thomas on November 22, 1962 at Glen Carlyn Baptist Road Church in Falls Church, VA.  Nancye and Bill were married 55 years and...

George Sewald II

George Sewald II

May 15, 2019

KENT– Our beloved Father, Husband, Brother and Friend George S. Sewald II went home to be with the Lord on the night of May 15th 2019. George was born on July 17th 1958 in Ravenna, Ohio. He was a 1980 graduate of Akron General Medical Center Paramedic Training Program as well as a recently reenrolled student at Kent State...

Dr. Thomas Sharkey

Dr. Thomas Sharkey

May 15, 2019

AKRON – Dr. Thomas W. Sharkey, 91, passed away May 15, 2019.

He was born in Niles, Ohio to Dominic and Mary Sharkey. Tom served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. He attended Kent State and Ohio Universities going on to receive a Doctorate in Business Administration from the Indiana University in 1964. Tom was...

Florence Eckert

Florence Eckert

May 14, 2019

Florence Gail Eckert, 90, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2019.

Flo was born on December 6, 1928 in Akron, Ohio; the daughter of the late Lilly and Frank Andrewjeski. She was a 1946 graduate of Akron East High School and attended Akron University, where she was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority....

Louis Sharpe

Louis Sharpe

May 10, 2019

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Louis Sharpe, 73, passed away May 10, 2019. He was born in Brownsville, PA to Louis and Frances Sharpe. Lou served in the U.S. Navy Reserves retiring as a Lieutenant Commander after 33 years, going on to retire from the City of Cuyahoga Falls as the City Planning Director. He was a member of the Northampton...

Harry Tersigni

Harry Tersigni

May 10, 2019

AKRON - Harry Tersigni, 95, passed away May 10, 2019 three days before his 96th birthday.

He is survived by his son, Tom (Michelle) Tersigni; five grandchildren, Tommy (Tara) Tersigni, Vince (Allison) Tersigni, Angalena Tersigni (Frankie Simko), Michael (Melissa) Carter and Lisa (Brandon) Ryan; six great-grandchildren, Addison, Elliana, Rocco, Gavin, Jaxon and Tyler; sister-in-law, Marie Chiarappa and...

Therese Gisele Farquharson

Therese Gisele Farquharson

May 8, 2019

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Therese Gisele Duchaine Farquharson, 92, passed away May 8, 2019.

She was born in Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada to Antonio and Aureà Duchaine

Therese enjoyed praying for and loving her family & dogs, singing, vegetable gardening, cooking (any kind of pasta), chocolate, ice cream, & Chinese food-her fave! She made her last promise...

Bradley Goodyear

Bradley Goodyear

May 6, 2019

Bradley A. Goodyear passed from this world on May 6, 2019.

A lifetime resident of Cuyahoga Falls he was a proud member of The Cuyahoga Falls Fire Department until his retirement.

Preceded in death by his father Roderick Goodyear, he is survived by his mother Shirley Goodyear, brothers Greg and Rod Goodyear, children Taylor Marie...

Betty Sylvester

Betty Sylvester

May 2, 2019

Betty Sylvester, 94, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on May 2, 2019.

Betty was born on November 9, 1924 in Frostburg, MD, daughter of the late Anna and Philip Often. She grew up during the Great Depression but she had fond memories of growing up as part of a...

Marie House

Marie House

May 1, 2019

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Marie L. House, 85, passed away May 1, 2019.

Marie was born in York, PA, and resided in Cuyahoga Falls. She was a very active member of Redeemer Lutheran Church and is now with her Lord and Savior.

Marie is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Joseph; children, M. Katherine...

Bessie Norris

Bessie Norris

Apr 30, 2019

Bessie Mae Norris, 91, passed away April 30, 2019. Bessie was born in Akron and was a life resident.

Bessie was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Norris. She is survived by her children, Jeffrey Norris and Kathleen (Dale) McLain; grandchildren, Lee Stolfo and Melinda Norris; nephew, Brian (Holly) Harris and good friend, Jennifer.

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Dolores Patterson

Dolores Patterson

Apr 28, 2019

"Together Again"

Dolores E. Patterson, 83, of Stow and formerly of the North Hill area, passed away peacefully at home on April 28, 2019. Dolores was born in Akron, OH, daughter of the late Burdette and Sarah Holl. She was a graduate of Green High School and went to work at the Hardware Supply in Akron, where...

Edith Laughlin

Edith Laughlin

Apr 26, 2019

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Edith C. Laughlin, 92, passed away April 26, 2019.

Edith was born in Akron and resided in Cuyahoga Falls most of her life. She was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1945 and retired from Atco Truss Co.

Edith was preceded in death by her husband, John Milton Laughlin Jr....

Louis Ross, Jr.

Louis Ross, Jr.

Apr 24, 2019

Louis Frank Ross, Jr., 82, Akron, passed away April 24, 2019.

He was born in Akron, OH, on April 20, 1937, son of the late Pauline and Louis Frank Ross, Sr.  Louis was a veteran of the U.S. Army and worked as a Mechanic for Tallmadge Bus Garage, where he retired with over 20 years of service. ...

Thomas Arrington

Thomas Arrington

Apr 21, 2019

Cuyahoga Falls - Thomas W. Arrington, 67, passed away April 21, 2019.

Tom was born in Cincinnati but spent most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls.

Tom was an avid Browns fan and an artist who created many wonderful oil paintings. He enjoyed playing golf, billiards, ping pong, foosball, and poker with his friends and...

Donna Clifford

Donna Clifford

Apr 20, 2019

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Donna Jean Clifford, 91, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2019.

Donna was known for her devotion to her husband, family, friends, and faith, as well as her work as an apartment manager with the Cathedral of Tomorrow Church.  She loved being with family and friends, attending dinner shows and plays, dancing, and just...

Donna Church

Donna Church

Apr 20, 2019

STOW - Donna Church, 98, passed away April 20, 2019.

She was born in Akron to Dina and Desa Adams. Donna served her country in the Women’s Army Corp going on to work as a switch board operator for First National Bank and worked as a hair stylist for 25 years. She was a member of St....