Obituaries

Jul 25, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Alice F. Baker, 86, passed away July 25, 2018. She was born in Summerset, PA and moved to Cuyahoga Falls in 1945. Alice was a 1949 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School.

Alice raised her family in Cuyahoga Falls, before moving to Hudson.  She worked in retail and later was a bookkeeper.  Her most...

Jul 22, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Betty J. Kanish, 87, went to be with the Lord on July 22, 2018. She was born in Copley and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 55 years. Known as “Grandma Betty” to many.

She loved to cook (Hungarian ethnic foods), play Euchre, watch Hallmark Movies, travel on bus tours and celebrate Christmas...

Jul 17, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS Carol J. Gould, 85, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, July 17th. Carol was born to Paul and Virginia Averill on September 13, 1932 in Akron, Ohio, was a 1950 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and lived all her life in the Akron area. She was a loving and caring partner...

Jul 16, 2018

MASSILLION – James Kerry Bidwell passed away July 16, 2018 after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

He was a 1965 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. Jim attended the Merchant Marine Academy achieving a dual engineering degree. He put in his service time circumnavigating the globe aboard many ships.

Following graduation, he also attained a...

Jul 11, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Robert M. Rice, 63, went to meet Jesus July 11, 2018.

He was born April 18, 1955 and was a life-long Cuyahoga Falls resident, graduating from Falls High School class of 1973. Bob worked as a press lead at Bemis Packaging, retiring after 38 years of service.

Bob was a dedicated father,...

Jul 11, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Matilda “Tillie” Steen, 94, passed away July 11, 2018. She was born in Aliquippa, PA and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 59 years.

At 19 years old, Tillie traveled to Akron to work as a riveter on the Navy Corsair at Goodyear. She later worked as a riveter on war planes in...

Jul 8, 2018

"Together Again"

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Mary Lou Hankins, 90, passed away July 8, 2018. She was born in Shelby, OH on July 13, 1927 and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 68 years. Mary Lou was the life of the party always making everyone laugh with her zest for life.

Preceded in death by...

Jul 8, 2018

"Together Again"

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Jean A. McNicholas, 85, passed away July 8, 2018. She was born in New Castle, PA and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 63 years. She was a 1951 graduate of New Castle High School. Jean was active in the Presbyterian Church where she served as elder, deacon, trustee and youth...

Jul 6, 2018

Bethanie Lynn Memmer, 46, passed away July 6, 2018. She grew up in Brimfield and resided in Akron. Beth graduated from Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy going on to study medical assisting at the University of Akron. She was a member of the Chapel and attended the Real-Life Group.

Preceded in death by her mother, Julie; she is...

Jul 6, 2018

We are grieving the loss of our dear husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Paul left us on July 6, 2018 after a diagnosis of Mesothelioma 18 months ago. Paul was born in Barberton, Ohio to Paul Jursik, Sr. and Agnes (Smith) Jursik on November 20, 1940. He graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Akron, OH and...

Jul 4, 2018

Arthur E. Stratton Jr., 60, died suddenly July 4, 2018. Arthur was born in Ravenna, Ohio and was a life resident of Akron. He was a painter at the University of Akron, and sub contracted for Gesquiere Painting.

Arthur is Survived by his wife Patricia;  children April (Jason) Roberts, Crystal (Michael) Smetts, and Miles A. Stratton; grandchildren...

Jul 3, 2018

Diane M. White, 75, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 3, 2018. She was born in Canton and resided in Stow for most of her life.

Diane will always be remembered for her strong love for her family, for children, and for Jesus. Diane married the love of her life, George White, and...

Jul 2, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Martin G. Snyder, 66, passed away July 2, 2018.

He was born in Canton and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 25 years. Marty was a 1969 graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas in Louisville. He worked as a building materials salesman for many years and was a devoted family man who will be...

Jul 1, 2018

HARTVILLE– Ronald “Telli” Donatelli, 66, passed away peacefully July 1, 2018 after a courageous 7 ½ year battle with cancer.

He grew up on North Hill and resided in Hartville for the past 24 years. Ron was an avid golfer, enjoyed the outdoors and loved spending time with his grandkids and special buddy his great-grandson, Miles.

Jul 1, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Betty Ann (Wass) Burwell entered her eternal home on July 1, 2018. Born in Washburn, W. VA on July 17, 1930, she resided all of her life in Ohio. Betty was a graduate of Harrisville High School and the Cuyahoga Falls School of Practical Nursing. She was retired from Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital where she was...

Jun 28, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Lindsay Allison Miller, 22, passed away June 28, 2018.

Lindsay was born in Akron and was a life resident of Cuyahoga Falls. She was a student at Stark State College.

She is survived by her parents Pam and Kim Miller; sister, Christy Miller; brother, Brian (Jenny); nieces, Chloe, Sadie, Charlotte; nephew, Liam;...

Jun 27, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS - James "Jimmy" Ott, 77, passed away June 27, 2018.

He resided in Cuyahoga Falls most of his life and wintered in Bonita Springs, FL in his later years. Jimmy was a 1960 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and served his country in the U.S. Army. He owned and operated Sylvia's Restaurant and retired from the...

Jun 25, 2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS – James A. Pearson, 85, died June 25, 2018. He was born in Cullman, Alabama and lived in Cuyahoga Falls most of his life. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a retired Art teacher for Akron Public Schools. He was preceded in death by son James D. Pearson; survived by children John, Julie Dunbar, and...

Jun 23, 2018

AKRON - Mark Eric Culler, 47, passed away June 23, 2018.

He was born in Charlotte, NC and moved to Ohio in 1982. Mark loved fishing and his family.

He is survived by his son, Jason Culler; mother, Judy Culler; brother, Brian (Shannon) Culler; and aunts, uncles, cousins, niece and nephews.

Friends may...

Jun 22, 2018

CANTON - Robin Ray Shorb, 64, passed away June 22, 2018 in his home after a long battle with M.S.

He was a lifelong Canton resident. Robin enjoyed fishing, camping and the outdoors.

Preceded in death by his parents, Edward W. and Loetta B. Shorb; and brother, Eric L. Shorb; he is survived by his...