Obituaries

Donald Dunham

Donald Dunham

Nov 8, 2017

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Donald C. Dunham, 79, passed away November 8, 2017. He was born in Gans, PA and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 45 years. Don was an Avid browns fan, enjoyed country music and loved spending time with his family. Preceded in death by his father, John; mother, Virginia Patchen; and sister, Jane Cole. He is...

Donald Darden

Donald Darden

Nov 8, 2017

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Donald E. Darden, 75, passed away peacefully November 8, 2017. Donald was born in Akron and resided in Cuyahoga Falls most of his life. He retired from the City of Ravenna as a mechanic. He will always be remembered for his strong work ethic and great sense of humor. Don was preceded in death by his parents...

Siegfried Klemens

Siegfried Klemens

Oct 31, 2017

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Siegfried Klemens passed away on October 31, 2017. He was born and orphaned in Germany and came to the US in 1951. He was adopted at age 15 by Felix and Katherine Klemens. Ziggy worked in the grocery store business as a member of UFCW Local 880 retiring after 40 years of service. Fishing was his favorite...

Helen Dosch

Helen Dosch

Oct 30, 2017

AKRON - Helen K. Dosch, 1931-2017, she loved the Lord with all her heart. Helen loved to dance especially Polka. She will now be dancing in paradise free from pain. Helen is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Julia and Bill Brannan; grandsons, Gerald Hunt, Brad (Raiana) Paull and Brian (Danielle) Paull and 4 great-grandchildren. Per her wishes there will...

Vera Prinzo

Vera Prinzo

Oct 28, 2017

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Vera (Ocker) Prinzo, 93, passed October 28, 2017. Born June 21, 1924 to the late Harry and Cora Adele Ocker and was a lifelong Cuyahoga Falls resident. Vera worked for Hanna's Pharmacy, Peoples Drug and for the Lions Club of Akron. She was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church, St. Theresa's Guild and enjoyed volunteer work...

Frank Kaser

Frank Kaser

Oct 20, 2017

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Frank L. Kaser, 74, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on October 20, 2017. Frank was born in Northampton, Ohio to Guy and Sophia (Pinter) Kaser and graduated from Boston High School. He retired from Ohio Gasket and Shim where he worked as a skilled draftsman. Frank's passions included golfing with his family and friends,...

Stephen Koroshazi

Stephen Koroshazi

Oct 17, 2017

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Stephen F. Koroshazi, 73, passed away October 17, 2017. He was born in Budapest Hungary and resided in Cuyahoga Falls. Stephen worked as a machinist for Novak Casting Co. for around 30 years. Preceded in death by his parents, Bela and Anna Koroshazi; twin sister, Margaret Koroshazi. He is survived by his brother, Julius Koroshazi; niece, Gina...

Terrance McHugh

Terrance McHugh

Oct 14, 2017

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Terrance M. McHugh was God's gift to the family when he was born on January 16, 1944, and was his family's gift to God when he passed away unexpectedly on October 14, 2017 at the age of 73. He was born in Wintersville, OH and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for about 60 years. Terry attended St. Joe's...

Marilen Krantz

Marilen Krantz

Oct 11, 2017

CUYAHOGA FALLS- Marilen Krantz, 87, a resident of Cuyahoga Falls, died October 11, 2017 at Bonnie's Health Care Center in Ravenna, Ohio. The daughter of the late Stephen and Mary Kirkbaumer, she is survived by her husband of 65 years, Thomas Krantz. Marilen was a beloved wife, sister-in-law and friend who was truly loved by those closest to her. A...

Elizabeth Peterson

Elizabeth Peterson

Oct 7, 2017

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Elizabeth J. Peterson, 95, died October 7, 2017. Born and raised in Chicago, Il., she moved to Cuyahoga Falls in 1990. Elizabeth was preceded in death by parents, Oscar and Edith Peterson, sister Martha Tilton, and sister E. Margaret Richardson. She is survived by niece, Donna (Fletcher) Carroll; nephew, Robert (Janet) Tilton; great nephew Richard (Jill) Carroll,...

Louise Taylor

Louise Taylor

Oct 7, 2017

HARRISBURG, PA - Louise Taylor, 92, passed away October 7, 2017. She spent most of her life in Akron, graduating from East High School, before moving to Harrisburg, PA for the past 17 years. Louise retired from F.W. Grocery Co. (Acme) after 35 years of service and held many part-time jobs after her retirement. She was a member of Zion...

Chester Reed

Chester Reed

Oct 5, 2017

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Chester L. Reed, 85, died on October 5, 2017. Mr. Reed, a resident of Cuyahoga Falls since 1974, was born in Boothbay Harbor, Maine to Harry A. and Elise L. Reed. He was educated in the Boothbay Region Schools, and a graduate of Boston University following service in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Mr. Reed...

Nancy Gale

Nancy Gale

Oct 2, 2017

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Nancy Ellen Gale passed away at home on October 2, 2017 after a battle with cancer. She was born August 16, 1946 to John Gale (deceased) and Evelyn. Nancy graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1964, from City Hospital School of Nursing and The University of Akron with her BSN. She loved her nursing career and...

Richard Hirt

Richard Hirt

Oct 1, 2017

STOW - Richard Hirt, 88, passed away October 1, 2017. Cremation has taken place and the family will be having private services. Services entrusted to Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home and Crematory, 330-928-2147.

Coula Maistros

Coula Maistros

Sep 30, 2017

AKRON - Coula Maistros, 95, passed away September 30, 2017. She was born in Monessen, PA to John and Anna Lerakis and resided in Akron for the past 62 years. She was employed at Gus's Chalet. Preceded in death by her husband, Kosta "Gus"; son, Xenophon "Sam" Maistros; brothers, Gus Lerakis and James Lerakis; she is survived by her daughter,...

Jeredith Hart

Jeredith Hart

Sep 30, 2017

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Jeredith "Jere" Lee Hart, 87 passed away September 30, 2017. Jere was born in Ashtabula, Ohio to Richard K. and Ruth "Hess" White and graduated from Ashtabula High School. A longtime resident of the Akron area she had resided the past 20 years in Cuyahoga Falls. She loved life and lived it to the fullest. Preceded in...

Wanetta Keiper

Wanetta Keiper

Sep 26, 2017

"Together Again" CUYAHOGA FALLS - Wanetta passed away at the age of 88. She was born July 4, 1929 in Akron and moved to Cuyahoga Falls in 1956. She was an ordinary house wife and mom who cared for and loved her family. Preceded in death by her husand of 58 years, Theodore; son, Dennis; parents, Earl and Margarette Rhinehart....

Marjorie Buzzi

Marjorie Buzzi

Sep 26, 2017

Cuyahoga Falls - Marjorie J. Buzzi, age 81, passed away September 26, 2017 at Heritage of Hudson, Hudson, Ohio. She was born January 30, 1936 in Akron, Ohio to the late Yale and Ruth (Mitchell) Sloan. Preceded in death by her husband, Miles Buzzi in March 2017 and by her sisters, Helen, Ruth, Mary and Janice, and former husband (father...

Brian Hill

Brian Hill

Sep 26, 2017

Brian Hill, 58, passed away September 26, 2017. Brian was born on December 12, 1958 in Akron, Ohio to Richard E. and Doris L. (Lake) Hill. He graduated from The University of Akron and worked for Goldsmith and Eggleton , Inc. in Wadsworth Ohio for 22 years. Preceded in death by his parents, he is survived by his sister, Jodi...

Terry Shover

Terry Shover

Sep 24, 2017

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Terry L. Shover, 68, passed away surrounded by his family after a short illness on September 24, 2017. He was a life-long Cuyahoga Falls resident. After attending Cuyahoga Falls High School Terry enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served in the Seabees. He retired from the Chrysler Stamping Plant in Twinsburg after 36 years of service....