Obituaries
Judith Held
Jul 14, 2017
JUDITH "JUDE" HELD, 69, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed unexpectedly on July 14, 2017. She was born on June 5, 1948 to the late Robert and Lois (Kirchner) Keller. Always dedicated to serving others, she worked as the youth group director at IHM for many years. Later in life, she earned her Master in Social Work from The University of...
Jean Hyden
Jul 14, 2017
"Together Again" CUYAHOGA FALLS - Jean C. Hyden, 88, passed away July 14, 2017. She was born in Akron on June 2, 1929 to August and Elizabeth Setzer and has resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 64 years. Jean worked as an accountant for Ohio Edison, before becoming a fulltime homemaker. She loved playing games, especially Canasta, with her...
George Kilbane
Jul 12, 2017
CUYAHOGA FALLS - George Kilbane, 82, passed away July 12, 2017. He was born in Cleveland and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 56 years. George was a 1955 graduate of East High School in Cleveland and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. George worked for Cole National, going on to work for Ohio Edison, retiring after 35...
William Clayman
Jul 8, 2017
STOW - William Jack "Paw Paw" Clayman, 73, passed away July 8, 2017. Jack was born in Bedford, OH to Adelbert and Anne (Pavlina) Clayman. The world has lost a giant among men when the angels came to take Jack to his reward in Heaven. He was an avid golfer, fisherman and ultimate family man. He was loved by everyone...
Alma Gutekunst
Jul 8, 2017
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Alma E. Gutekunst, 98, passed away suddenly July 8, 2017. Alma was born in Orchard Park, NY to Frank and Carrie (Erdman) Errington. She was active in the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Colden NY, the Colden Senior's and served for many years on the Colden Zoning Board. She enjoyed her years of working with students while driving...
Dr. James Purdon
Jul 8, 2017
SILVER LAKE - Dr. James Ralph Purdon died peacefully at home on July 8, 2017 in Silver Lake, Ohio at the age of 84. James is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Patsy (Velleca); his children James (Deborah) of Maplewood, NJ; Cynthia (Richard) of Westmont, PA; Thomas (Nora) of Chippewa Lake, OH; and John (Christine) of Barnegat, NJ;...
Joseph Pennell
Jul 7, 2017
CHESTERFIELD, VA - Joseph E. Pennell, 92, went to be with the Lord and reunited with the love of his life on July 7, 2017. Joe, also known affectionately as Pop Pop, and Poppy Joe, was born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, where he graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army, served in World War II,...
Delores Simpson
Jul 5, 2017
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Delores A. Simpson, 88, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 5, 2017 with her husband by her side. She was born August 31, 1928 in Fairmont, WV, daughter of the late James and Alberta Kelly Alkire. She is survived by her husband Robert O. Simpson of Cuyahoga Falls; son Charles R. (Ellen) Simpson of Dubai and daughter Cynthia...
Phyllis Beacon
Jul 5, 2017
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Phyllis Beacon, 97, passed away July 5, 2017. She was born in McVeytown, PA and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 59 years. Phyllis graduated from Lewistown Nursing School and served as an Army Nurse during WWII. She went on to work at Green Cross Hospital, retiring after 45 years. Preceded in death by her husband...
Harold Baker
Jul 4, 2017
TALLMADGE - Harold Baker, 93, passed away July 4, 2017. Harold was born in Oct. 7, 1923 in Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Henry and Zana Baker. On February 16, 1946, he married Wanda M Lind at the First United Methodist Church in Cuyahoga Falls. They were happily married for 71 years. Harold graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1942....
Nancy J.Fulvimar
Jul 3, 2017
Nancy J. Fulvimar, 87, passed away July 3, 2017. She was born in Barberton and was a life-long resident of the Akron area. Nancy graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1949. She was very active in the Forest Hill Garden Club. Nancy always put her family first, she was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by...
Major Richardson
Jun 30, 2017
CUYAHOGA FALLS Major Betty Richardson celebrated her 95th birthday on June 22 and passed away on June 30, 2017. She is survived by her 3 children Shari Smith - Norwalk, OH, Phil (Judy) Richardson - Houston, TX, and Theressa (John) Ziegler - Tallmadge, OH, 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. She was pre-deceased by her husband Major S. Morris Richardson...
Elvira Calcagno
Jun 27, 2017
Elvira (Vera) Calcagno, born in Ostuni, Italy, Vera came to America when she was six months old in 1922. One of eight children, she grew up in Akron, Ohio, graduating from Central High at 16 years old. She went to Hammel Business College and took a job as a secretary. In 1943, she married Jim and was his wife until...
James Dunn
Jun 26, 2017
CUYAHOGA FALLS- James C. Dunn, 90, passed away Jun 26, 2017. Jim Dunn was born in Cuyahoga Falls where he lived most of his life. He was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School, Class of '44. His love of music and the piano was nurtured by his membership in the Acapella Choir. And that became a lifelong passion. He...
Thomas Mierau
Jun 22, 2017
Thomas R. Mierau, 75, died June 22, 2017. Thomas was born in Akron and lived most of his life in the Akron area. He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1960. He was an Army veteran and a member of Grace United Church of Christ in Massillon. He retired from Schantz Organ Company with over 50 years of service....
Edwin McKinley
Jun 20, 2017
Edwin R. McKinley, 93 passed way peacefully June 20, 2017. Ed was born in Akron, Ohio to Edward and Leah (Keirn) McKinley, graduated from Central High School, served with the 4th Armored Division under General Patton during WWII, graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Akron and worked at several of Akron's rubber companies, both here...
Donald Markle
Jun 19, 2017
TALLMADGE - Donald W. Markle, 81, fell asleep in the Lord's hands on June 19, 2017. Born in Akron to Raymond and Phylinda (Hood) Markle on October 13, 1935. Don graduated from West High School in 1953. He worked installing telephone equipment for Western Electric when he met his wife, Margaret who was working as a switchboard operator for Ohio...
Gary Marshall
Jun 16, 2017
Gary L. Marshall, a retired banking and insurance executive, died at his Sandy Lake home Friday, surrounded by his family. He was 77. Gary was born and raised in Ravenna, the son of Lohman and Marie Marshall. He was a graduate of Ravenna High School, an outstanding athlete who played football, baseball and basketball. (His coaches included, at one time,...
Erik Faura
Jun 14, 2017
CUYAHOGA FALLS- Erik Faura, 38, passed away June 14, 2017. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii and was life-long Cuyahoga Falls resident. Preceded in death by his mother, Linda L. Faura and grandparents, Edward and Louise Asher; he is survived by his son, Kyle Lynner-Faura; uncle, Gary (Theresa) Asher and cousins, Eileen and Kathryn Asher. A memorial service will be held on...
Billie Brown
Jun 13, 2017
Akron - Billie Joe Brown, 84, passed away June 13, 2017. Born in Boma, TN and resided in Akron for the past 4 years. He was a Korean War Veteran serving his country in the U.S. Army. Billie worked as a millwright for Massey-Ferguson retiring after 31 years of service. He also worked for J.C. Penneys for 9 years in...
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