Obituaries
Robert L. Johnson
Oct 7, 2024
Robert L. Johnson, 98, lifelong resident of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2024. Bob was born on October 1, 1926 in Cuyahoga Falls, one of six children of the late William and Josephine (Boeglin) Johnson. He was a 1944 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and was proud to remain a Black Tiger the rest of his...
Eleanor L. Grimes
Oct 3, 2024
Eleanor L. Grimes, 100, passed away October 3, 2024. She was a lifelong Cuyahoga Falls resident. Eleanor was a WWII veteran serving her country in the U.S. Navy.
Preceded in death by her husband, Walter P; sisters and brothers; son-in-law, Greg Novelli and granddaughter, Katlyn Grimes she is survived by her children, Barb Novelli and Walter “Chip” Barbara Grimes; grandchildren, Philip...
Shannon Young
Oct 3, 2024
Shannon L. Young, 57, passed away October 3, 2024. She was born in Hammond, Indiana to Evan and Patricia Liechty. Shannon spent her youth in Chardon before moving to Stow. She was a 1985 graduate of Chardon High School and went on to attend Kent State University. Shannon has been an employee of Huntington Bank for the past 25 years....
Richard Lee Darmstadt
Sep 27, 2024
Richard Lee Darmstadt 82, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio passed away with family by his side Friday September 27, 2024. Richard was born on November 21, 1941, in Akron Ohio and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1959. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served on both the USS Intrepid and USS Enterprise as a Naval mechanic...
Helen D. Hapanowicz
Sep 18, 2024
Helen D. Hapanowicz (nee Mock), long time resident of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away at the age of 94 on September 18, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
In addition to her parents Schelley and Katie (Bence) and her brother Franklin Mock, Helen was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Steve and her granddaughter Hannah.
She is survived by her...
James Jeffrey "Jeff" Murray
Sep 12, 2024
James Jeffrey Murray
November 18, 1949 to September 12, 2024
Jeff lived in Cuyahoga Falls for most of his life. He went to Falls schools, participated in kids sports of baseball, and flag football, was a Cub Scout, in Indian Guides, and DeMolay. He attended the United Presbyterian Church on Hudson Drive, and will be remembered by friends for, in some cases,...
Lynn Dutt
Sep 12, 2024
On September 12, 2024, Lynn (Ferguson) Dutt passed away peacefully in the presence of her family, she was reunited in heaven with her mother, Dolores, father, Edward, brother, Scott and sister, Kathy. Left to mourn her presence, the love of her life, daughter Keli Ashlea Dutt; sisters, Sue (Steve) Kerkez, and Diane (John) Burton; sisters-in-law, Teresa Ferguson, Patricia Dutt and...
Gary L. Dye
Sep 11, 2024
Gary Dye of Tallmadge, Ohio passed away on September 11, 2024 at the age of 85.
Gary was born on February 14,1939 to Martha and Norval Dye in Clarksburg, West Virginia, the eldest of four siblings. He spent his childhood in nature, driving a neighbor’s tractor before age ten, tinkering with engines, and drag-racing cars with friends.
He pursued an interest in...
Kenneth A. Tunstall
Sep 10, 2024
CUYAHOGA FALLS- Kenneth Tunstall, 89, passed away on September 10, 2024 in the home where he and his wife Mary had lived since 1960.
Kenny was born in Akron, Ohio to Arnold and Doris Tunstall on July 19, 1935. He was a graduate of Garfield High School, class of 1953, and enlisted in the Army and served in Korea. He served...
Mark James Gorbach
Sep 4, 2024
Mark James Gorbach, age 54, passed away on September 4, 2024. He was born on July 9, 1970, and was a lifelong resident of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Mark graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1989 and attended Kent State University.
Mark was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Nelson and Clare Gorbach. He is survived by his brothers, Timothy...
James Edward Humm
Aug 21, 2024
James Edward Humm, age 83, passed away on August 21, 2024. He was born on May 7, 1941, to Jesse Ray and Nellie Irene (Thayer) Humm, the youngest of 13 brothers and sisters. He grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, and almost as soon as he had a bike got a job delivering the Beacon Journal. He enjoyed that job despite...
James E. Kleintop
Aug 14, 2024
James “Jimmy” E. Kleintop 77, passed away August 14, 2024. Jim was born in Akron to the late Alfred and Helen Kleintop and was a lifelong Cuyahoga Falls resident. Jim was a veteran serving 2 tours in Vietnam for the U.S.M.C. After his return to civilian life Jim worked for the City of Cuyahoga Falls Water department and after 32...
Marian Renicker
Aug 14, 2024
Marian Renicker, 88, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.
Marian was predeceased by her husband, Roy D. Renicker, Jr. and her parents, Frank and Mary Pelliteri. Marian is survived by her daughters, Terry (Scott) Lehner, Kathleen (Andy) Caruso, Patty (Paul) McGrath; son, Mark (Valora) Renicker. Marian had seven grandchildren, Jeff (Jenni) Lehner, Dan (Courtney) Lehner, Liz (Aaron)...
Anthony R. Donatelli
Aug 14, 2024
Tony Donatelli, 52, ended his battle with cancer on August 14th, 2024 leaving a heartfelt legacy. He will always have a special place in the hearts of his loved ones including, love of his life and partner Jennifer, mother Ginger, son Anthony, daughter-in-law Autumn, and little buddy Roman. Also remembered by nieces Kate, Damaya, and nephews Isaac and Miles. In...
Shirley Rae Asher
Aug 14, 2024
Shirley R. (Coven) Asher of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, born August 23, 1927, passed away on August 14, 2024, after a brief illness. Shirley was a member of First United Methodist Church of Cuyahoga Falls for over 60 years. She was a Speech Therapist at Cuyahoga Falls Schools for over 20 years; a member and past State President of Kappa Kappa...
Rose Ann Reynolds
Aug 7, 2024
Rose was born on June 18, 1947 in Thayer, Missouri and died on August 7, 2024 in Akron, Ohio with her husband and sister by her side.
Rose grew up as the oldest of two brothers, Roy and Glen, and one sister, Bonnie. She graduated from Maplewood High School in St. Louis, Missouri. After high school, she attended cosmetology school. Rose’s...
Eric "Rick" Carlson
Aug 7, 2024
Cuyahoga Falls- Eric “Rick” R. Carlson, 78, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2024.
Rick was born on July 8, 1946, to the late Eric and Esther Carlson. He was a machinist for National Machine, Stow for over 30 years. He honorably served our country in the U.S. Army infantry division and was a combat veteran of Vietnam.
Rick enjoyed hunting, fishing,...
Ronnie Myers
Aug 6, 2024
“Together Again”
Ronnie Myers, 88 went to be with the Lord on August 6, 2024. He passed away peacefully at his home with his family at his side. Ronnie, born October 25, 1935, was a lifelong resident of Northampton Township, Cuyahoga Falls.
Ronnie was preceded in death by his father Willis Myers, mother Eva Myers, brother Milton “Spank” Myers and beloved wife...
Robert "Bob" Steiner
Aug 5, 2024
Robert Steiner, 83, passed away August 5, 2024. He was born in Akron to the late Robert and Freeda Steiner and resided in Silver Lake for the past 40 years. Bob spent his youth in Peninsula and was a proud 1959 graduate of Boston High School, where he met many lifelong friends; their exploits would provide the material for a...
John A. "Bud" Moats
Aug 5, 2024
Akron- John A. “Bud” Moats, 78, passed away on August 5, 2024. John was born to the late Charles and Vandalia Moats on July 7, 1946. John served his country in the United States Army from 1966 to 1968. After his military service, John went on to work for Lawsons in the bakery and as a truck driver for nineteen...