Obituaries

Marjorie Louise Vaught

Marjorie Louise Vaught

Nov 28, 2024

Marjorie Louise Vaught, 89, went to be home with her Lord and Savior on November 28, 2024. She was born in Kentucky to the late Robert and Lula Taylor. Margie then moved to Akron, OH, before marrying and moving to Canal Fulton to raise her family. Prior to deciding to stay at home to raise her family she spent 10...

James Anthony Zarifis

James Anthony Zarifis

Nov 25, 2024

James Anthony Zarifis, 87, passed away November 25, 2024. He was born in Glen Cove, Long Island, NY to the late James and Angelina Zarifis.

Jim had unique distinction of being honorably discharged from the “Junior” Marines and Air Force. An avid dog enthusiast with his wife, Bea, they raised and bred bloodhounds, coonhounds, and basset hounds for about 55 years...

Jeffrey H. Cochran

Jeffrey H. Cochran

Nov 23, 2024

CUYAHOGA FALLS- Jeffrey H. Cochran, 70, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2024 after a short battle with cancer.

A native of Anderson, Indiana, Jeffrey was an avid Boy Scout, Eagle Scout, and later wilderness survival counselor at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. He later attended Indiana University where he was active in Greek life as a member of Delta...

Oleta Josephine Witherell

Oleta Josephine Witherell

Nov 23, 2024

Oleta Josephine Witherell (nee Ellis) of Cuyahoga Falls died on November 23, 2024. She was born March 28, 1935 in Robbinsville, North Carolina to James and Olivia Ellis. Oleta came to Ohio when she was 15 years old and graduated from North High School in Akron, Ohio.She worked for the Government and for Goodyear Aerospace. She met the love of...

Daya Pethtel

Daya Pethtel

Nov 22, 2024

 Daya Jean Pethtel, 66, of East Liverpool, OH, passed away peacefully November 22, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Daya was born February 7, 1958, in Steubenville, OH, to Theodore and Edna Riffle of Knoxville, OH. Daya was a graduate of Jefferson Union High School class of 1976, and went on to work in the home healthcare industry for many years,...

Marilyn Rose Skotzke

Marilyn Rose Skotzke

Nov 22, 2024

Marilyn Skotzke

(10/21/1930-11/22/2024)

Marilyn R. Skotzke (nee LeCotta), loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend, passed away at the age of 94 in the early hours of Friday, November 22, 2024. Marilyn was born in Phoenix, NY, on October 21, 1930. She spent her early years working as a secretary at Crouse-Hinds in Syracuse, NY. At the same time, she also...

John "Jack" Archer

John "Jack" Archer

Nov 22, 2024

John Herbert "Jack" Archer, a lifelong resident of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2024 at the age of 85. 

Born on March 8, 1939 in Akron, Ohio, he grew up on Front Street in Cuyahoga Falls where his home became the neighborhood center for his many friends who played ping pong in the backyard, basketball in the...

Ronald Lee Babb

Ronald Lee Babb

Nov 20, 2024

Ronald Lee Babb, 77, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, but well-loved and comfortable in his home on November 20, 2024. He was born with a disability that kept him childlike his entire life and a hearing problem that kept him from speaking clearly. He was very happy the day he received his Chochlear implant that enabled him to hear. He...

Rosemary "Bee Gee" Hoaglin

Rosemary "Bee Gee" Hoaglin

Nov 18, 2024

Rosemary “Bee Gee” Hoaglin, 99, passed away on November 18, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 10, 1925. She graduated high school in 1944 and graduated from Albion college in 1948. She was in a sorority and a captain of the field hockey team. Bee Gee was married to Robert (Bob Hoaglin) in 1948.

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Delphia Ann Lowe

Delphia Ann Lowe

Nov 9, 2024

Delphia Ann Lowe, 92, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2024. 

Delphia was born on September 20, 1932 in Akron to the late Harry and Dorothy Jones. She attended Cuyahoga Falls High School and was a 1950 graduate. Delphia also attended Kent State University. She met her future husband, William, as camp counselors and were married in 1952....

Marilyn Jean Welch

Marilyn Jean Welch

Nov 5, 2024

Marilyn Jean Welch passed from this earth on November 5, 2024 at the age of 95.

Marilyn was born February 17, 1929 to parents Donald and Matilda Lees. She lived in Cuyahoga Falls, OH most of her life. Marilyn had a happy childhood with her younger sister (Ruth) and two younger brothers (Donald and Jerry). She married her Cuyahoga Falls High...

Jeffrey Lynn Guerin Sr.

Jeffrey Lynn Guerin Sr.

Nov 3, 2024

Jeffrey Lynn Guerin Sr., 70, of Hudson, Ohio, passed away on November 3, 2024, after a long and brave battle with cancer.

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Robert and Arlene Guerin, Jeff graduated from Mayfield High School in 1972 and later attended Ohio University. He spent most of his life in the Cleveland area, with the past 38 years...

Paul Norman Hamric

Paul Norman Hamric

Nov 2, 2024

Akron- Paul Norman Hamric, 76, passed away peacefully November 2, 2024.

Paul was born February 10, 1948, in Akron, to Clarence and Margaret Hamric. Paul worked at Front Automotive for 43 years. Paul and Linda married in 1984, sharing 40 years together.

Paul has a love for gardening, growing plants from seeds, and sharing his produce with friends. He also grew flowers...

Rickie V. Harvey

Rickie V. Harvey

Oct 31, 2024

Rickie V. Harvey, longtime resident of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on October 31, 2024 at the age of 77. Rickie lived a life of dedication to his family, to his country, and to his career. He retired as a tool and die maker from Acro Tool and Die with 49 years of service, having stepped away only once for 4...

Karen Taucher

Karen Taucher

Oct 27, 2024

Karen (Reichert) Taucher, 84, of Cuyahoga Falls died peacefully October 27, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Karen was born July 31, 1940, in Akron to Donald & Evelyn (Korn) Reichert. She graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High school. She received her bachelor's degree of Art from the University of Arizona. She received a master's degree in early childhood development from the...

Nancy Adams "Together Again"

Nancy Adams "Together Again"

Oct 25, 2024

Nancy Lee Adams (nee Rager), 80, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, October 25, 2024. She was the beloved wife of her late husband, Larry.

Nancy was a devoted mother to all her family. She had a special place in heart for all of her girls and grandkids. She made a point to make sure all...

Kathleen F. Petrone

Kathleen F. Petrone

Oct 23, 2024

Kathleen F. Petrone, 81, of Fort Myers Florida and Silver Lake Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2024, with her children by her side. 

She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Cuyahoga Falls and a 1961 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. Kathy loved life, she enjoyed golfing, boating, tennis, and traveling but most of all she...

Scott L Patterson

Scott L Patterson

Oct 22, 2024

Scott Patterson, 63, of Streetsboro, formerly of Lakewood, went home to be with the Lord on October 22, 2024.

Left to cherish his memory are his beloved companion, David A Thomas of Streetsboro, formerly Lakewood; siblings, brother, Kevin Patterson; sisters; Melanie (Mark) Hetzer and Lisa Patterson, special Uncle, Terrence Patterson; and step-mother, Ruth Patterson. He was a loving Uncle to Danielle...

Cecilia Ann Elick

Cecilia Ann Elick

Oct 18, 2024

Cecilia Ann Elick, age 65, passed away peacefully at home in Cuyahoga Falls, surrounded by the love of her family after a courageous battle with cancer. With a heart full of love and a spirit of unwavering faith, Cecilia was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who touched the lives of all who knew her. Her dedication to her family...

Janene Claire Pierce

Janene Claire Pierce

Oct 13, 2024

PENINSULA- Janene Claire Pierce (Balk) passed away on October 13, 2024 after succumbing to injuries precipitated by a tragic accident last December. She was predeceased by her beloved daughter Christine Pierce, her husband James Pierce and sister Deanna Dolan (Balk).

Janene was born in Lorain, Ohio on June 30, 1951 to her loving parents William Balk and Gertrude Balk (Burgess). She...