Obituaries

Apr 20, 2019

Helen Opal Coy, 92, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2019 at the Gardens of Western Reserve.  Helen was born on January 21, 1927 in Cuyahoga Falls, daughter of the late Melville and Ethel Coy.  She worked as the Administrative Assistant to the Editor at the Akron Beacon Journal where she retired with over 50 years of service.  Helen...

Apr 9, 2019

"Together Again"

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Dorothy Kohut RN, 95, went home to her heavenly Father on April 9, 2019.

Born in Akron, she resided in both the Akron and Canton area.  A proud graduate of St. Thomas Hospital School of Nursing, Dorothy was a highly respected nurse at Akron City Hospital for 33 years. “Once...

Apr 8, 2019

BRUNSWICK - Donald Fobes, 70, passed away April 8, 2019.

He grew up in Cuyahoga Falls graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High School, going on to attend the University of South Carolina. Don was the editor of the Columbia News Paper in South Carolina retiring in 2003. He loved writing and was dedicated to his work and enjoyed...

Apr 4, 2019

CUYAHOGA FALLS -Henry D. Rippey, age 86, passed away April 4, 2019.

Henry was born in Springfield, TN, and lived in Cuyahoga Falls. He was a Navy veteran during the Korean War and was a member of Pilgrim United Church of Christ.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Melody; survived by children, Pamela...

Apr 3, 2019

CUYAHOGA FALLS -  Loretta F. Hysell left this world for a better place on April 3, 2019.

Pre-writing this obituary is the last loving thing I can do for my family.  Thank you all for helping me to remain in my Northampton home for over 64 years.  I was born to Beryl and Everett McKnight on August...

Mar 30, 2019

TALLMADGE - Gary A. Edwards, 81, passed away March 30, 2019. He was born in Cuyahoga Falls and resided in Tallmadge for over 50 years.

Gary was a 1954 graduate of St. Vincent High School going on to serve his country in the U.S. Army. He retired from the Goodyear Tech Center as a pipe fitter supervisor...

Mar 30, 2019

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Margaret S. Kight-Stricklen, 78, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 30, 2019.

Maggie was preceded in death by her parents, Boyd and Martha Brouse; brothers, Jim, John and her twin Mike; sister, Sarah, and her late husband, Don Stricklen.

She is survived by first husband, Richard Kight;...

Mar 26, 2019

GREEN – Gordon Haggard, 70, passed away March 26, 2019. He was born in Akron and resided in Green for the past 28 years. Gus was a 1966 graduate of Ellet High School going on to earn 2 degrees from the University of Akron in Education and Electronics Engineering.  He retired from the USPS after 25 years of service....

Mar 25, 2019

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Bruce Harper, 67, passed away March 25, 2019.

He was a life-long Cuyahoga Falls resident, graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1970. Bruce worked for B.F. Goodrich, going on to retire from Roadway after many years of service. He enjoyed riding his Harley, hanging out next to a bonfire, and spending time with...

Mar 19, 2019

AKRON - Timothy Smith, 57, passed away March 19, 2019.

He was born in Arlington Heights, IL to the late Allen and Jo Ann Smith. Tim was a wrestler at Revere High School graduating in 1979. He worked as a truck salesman for AMG Peterbilt Group. Tim loved the Cleveland Browns, dogs, watching movies and most of...

Mar 17, 2019

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Eileen Marie Tench, 95, passed away after a tragic fall on March 17, 2019.

She was born in Copley to Ralph J. Hedden and Florence M. Marsh and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 68 years. Eileen worked as a "Rosie the Riveter" at the Goodyear Air dock. She was a long-time member...

Mar 16, 2019

Cuyahoga Falls - Vivian M. Moffitt, age 94, our loving, caring and generous mother passed away peacefully on March 16, 2019.

She was born on September 8, 1924 in Akron, Ohio and was a long time resident of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio and recently of Danbury Senior Living, Tallmadge, Ohio.

After graduation from Hudson High School,...

Mar 5, 2019

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Donald J. Welch, 90, peacefully passed away March 5, 2019.

He was born in Akron and resided in Cuyahoga Fall for the past 65 years. Donald was a Korean War Veteran serving his country as a Corporal in the U.S. Army. He was an employee of Goodyear Aircraft and General Tire going on to...

Mar 2, 2019

Dr. Harold E. Wilson, 91, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully at home on March 2, 2019.

Dr. Wilson was born on May 22, 1927 in East Liverpool, Ohio, son of the late Edwin and Helen Wilson. He served in the U.S. Navy during WW II and continued his military service in the Naval Reserve until his...

Feb 28, 2019

Robert A. Remmel, 67, of Akron, passed away suddenly on February 28, 2019.

Rob was born on November 20, 1951 in Peoria, Illinois, the son of the late Bert and Mary Alice Remmel.  He was a graduate of St. Vincent High School where he was very active in sports.  Rob went on to college at the University...

Feb 24, 2019

Benedict "Ben" Brescia, age 54, passed away February 24, 2019.

Ben was born in Akron and was a life resident. He was a nursing assistant in the health care industry.

He is survived by his wife Maribeth James-Brescia; brothers, Robert (Deborah) and Randall Brescia; nephew, Drs. Aaron (Cristin) Brescia; niece, Jennifer Brescia; and pit bull...

Feb 23, 2019

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Cuyahoga Falls- William "Bill" McGaughey, age 85, passed peacefully on February 23, 2019.

Born in Akron, Bill was a lifetime resident of Cuyahoga Falls. He was a 1951 graduate of CFHS and attended Kent State University, going on to serve active duty in the US Army in Korea. Bill was employed at Hoover Company...

Feb 22, 2019

Marcia L. Goodrich, 70, of Akron, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2019.

Marcia was born on August 4, 1948 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of the late Orval and Olive Mauk. She retired from AAA as a Domestic Travel Manager with 25 years of service. Marcia was a kind, generous and very feisty woman who had...

Feb 21, 2019

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Lonnie D. Painter, age 81, passed away February 21, 2019.

Lonnie was born in Kellys Creek, WV and lived most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls. He was a Navy veteran and retired from Ford Motor Company after 32 years of service. He enjoyed working on cars after his retirement.

Lonnie was...

Feb 18, 2019

Deborah "Debbie" M. Kuhns, 65, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on February 18, 2019.

Debbie was born in Akron, daughter of the late Paul I. Kuhns  and Mary Agnes Kuhns. She was a graduate of Weaver School and Workshop going on to work for Weaver Industries until 2016, where she was a dedicated employee. Debbie loved music...