Obituaries
Michael V. O'Brien Jr.
Jun 16, 2024
Michael V. O’Brien Jr.,69, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 16th, 2024. Born in Buffalo, New York, he lived in Stow, Ohio and most recently in Wadsworth, Ohio.
Mike was employed at Pneumatic Scale Angelus as a technical support specialist, retiring after 43 years of service. After retirement, he enjoyed working part-time for the Akron Rubber...
Roy C. Fee
Jun 15, 2024
Roy C. Fee, 79, longtime resident of Cleveland, and most recently of Cuyahoga Falls and Stow, passed away on June 15, 2024. He was born in Harlan, KY and moved to the area with his wife Malinda, going on to fulfill his ambition of having a successful career as a Truck Driver.
Roy is survived by his sons, Roy W. Fee...
Beverly Ricks
Jun 13, 2024
Beverly Ricks, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on June 13, 2024 from pulmonary fibrosis. She was 77 years old.
Bev was the first of four children born to Mary aka “Biz” (1928-2013) and John (1925-2009) Blocher. Originally from Somerset County, PA, the family moved often, eventually settling in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, where Bev later married and raised three children. Bev...
Charles Lang Weber
Jun 12, 2024
Chuck Weber, 77 passed away June 12, 2024. He fought a courageous battle with Parkinson's and dementia.
Chuck graduated from St Vincent in 1965. He also served in the United States Army.
Chuck was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend. He loved music, fishing, boating and spending time with family and friends. When Chuck was around, we all knew...
Harold Russell "Russ" Brownlee
Jun 12, 2024
CUYAHOGA FALLS- Harold Russell Brownlee (Russ) passed away June 12, 2024. He was preceded in death by parents Roy Russell and Ethel (Yaste) Brownlee; wife, Mary Lou (Frye) Brownlee in 1969; and wife, Helen (Hafler) Brownlee on August 25, 2015. Russ is survived by two cousins John (Linda) Davis, Needham, MA, and Marilyn Harvey, Orlando, FL. Helen’s sisters, Grace (Henry)...
Clifford R. O'Dell
Jun 8, 2024
Cuyahoga Falls- Clifford R. O’Dell, 76, passed away in the early hours of June 8, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Lakewood,OH, Cliff attended Lakewood High School, where he met his future wife Lauren. After graduation, Cliff enlisted in the Air Force, where he honorably served for 4 years. Following his military service, Cliff took a job in the...
Mabel F. Harris
Jun 3, 2024
Mabel F. Harris, 104, longtime resident of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on June 3, 2024. Mabel was born on February 28, 1920 in Maryland, daughter of Christian and Carrie Beitzel. She was a member of Grace Brethren Church, Falls Berean Bible Church and the Akron Mineral Society. She was a talented artist, enjoying painting,...
Timothy "Tim" M Miller
Jun 2, 2024
Timothy Michael Miller was born on December 7, 1961, and passed away on June 2, 2024. He was the 7th of eight children born to Loren and Dorothy Miller of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. He attended St. Joseph Grade School and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1980. Tim furthered his education at United Electronics Institute, graduating in 1982, and...
John Lewis Vasilev
May 30, 2024
CUYAHOGA FALLS-John Lewis Vasilev, 66, of Streetsboro, passed away unexpectedly on May 30, 2024. He was born on July 3rd 1957 to George and Marjorie (nee Brueggeman) Vasilev in Akron, Ohio. After graduating from Firestone High School in 1977 he became a machinist. John spent more than 25 years at Lucas Aerospace and retired from Norman Noble.
Always up for fun,...
Lyle Neal Guinn, Sr.
May 25, 2024
Lyle Neal Guinn, Sr., 90, passed away 5/25/24. Lyle was a lifelong resident of the Stow area, and was employed by Fairlawn, and drove truck in the union for 25 years, He worked two jobs most of his life, including plastering and drywall. Lyle was also recognized as the drywall man in the greater Akron area.He is preceded in death...
Dennis Lee Robart
May 24, 2024
Dennis Lee Robart, 68, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on May 24, 2024, in Akron, Ohio.Dennis was a beloved Son, Husband, Father, Uncle, and Grampa. He was a dual business owner, a Deputy Sheriff, and a US Marshal. He lived a full life without regrets, always on his own terms. Known for his ability to engage in conversations with anyone...
Ronald C. Houser
May 21, 2024
Wando, South Carolina
Ron Houser, formerly of Hudson, Ohio passed away May 21, 2024 from his battle with cancer. He was 78 years old.
Ron was born April 25, 1946 in Akron, Ohio to parents Jack and Josephine Houser, both of whom preceded him in death.
Ron attended Stow City Schools and graduated from Stow High School in 1964. Ron was an outstanding athlete...
Dennis Bogdan
May 21, 2024
Dennis Bogdan, 73, passed away unexpectedly on May 21, 2024. He was born in Youngstown, OH. Dennis graduated in 1968 from Struthers High School where he was a member of the undefeated 1967- 1968 varsity football team. He graduated in 1972 from Youngstown State University on a football scholarship. Dennis was a history teacher for 32 years at Stow High...
Kathleen "Kathy" DeRemer
May 18, 2024
Kathleen M. DeRemer passed away peacefully on May 18, 2024. She was born in Akron on November 16, 1953. Kathy was a treasured and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, niece, and friend to so many. She had a zest for life and made every holiday a special occasion.
Kathy retired from AT&T after 33 years of service. Her greatest joy...
Larry D. Moles
May 13, 2024
Larry D. Moles, born November 22, 1939 in Cuyahoga Falls, passed away May 13, 2024. Peacefully reunited with his wife, Sharon A. Moles. He is survived by his daughters, Elizabeth A. Moles “Betsy”, (Brett R. Strain), and Deborah A. Moles “Debby”, (Benny Savage). Also survived by his grandchildren, Cherann E. Strain, and Brett R. Strain, Jr., many deeply loved...
Lillian Anne Wilkins
May 12, 2024
Lillian Anne Wilkins, 79, passed away quietly with her daughters by her side on May 12, 2024. Lillian was born on July 19, 1944, in Carlton, MN to Frederick W. and Saimi E. O’Brien (nee Juutilainen). Her greatest joy was being a wonderful mom and grandma. She enjoyed working with her hands and particularly loved crocheting and ceramics. She was...
Robert "Bruce" McKenzie
May 9, 2024
Robert “Bruce” McKenzie, 91, went home to be with the Lord on May 9, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Bruce was born December 16, 1932, to the late C. Sheldon and Irene McKenzie in Cuyahoga Falls, where he grew up and lived for over five decades before moving to Greentown. He was a United States Veteran and served his country...
Marilyn Runkle
May 4, 2024
Cuyahoga Falls- Marilyn Runkle, 89, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2024. She was born in Kent, OH and was a long-time resident of Cuyahoga Falls, OH and was a Cuyahoga Falls graduate. Marilyn married Robert and they were happily married for 63years. She loved family get-togethers, and spending time with her close friends. Marilyn worked at Lawsons and after...
William (Bill) David Robinson
May 3, 2024
William (Bill) David Robinson, 54, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2024, and received his desire to see Jesus his Lord.Bill was born in Cuyahoga Falls, OH to the late Forrest Lee Robinson and Ida Mae Robinson and resided in Cuyahoga Falls his whole life. Bill joined the workforce at the age of 18 and completed an apprenticeship to become...
Michael John Franklin
May 1, 2024
Michael John Franklin, 20, passed away unexpectedly on May 1, 2024. Michael was a 2022 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and loved participating in the Cuyahoga Falls marching band, concert band, symphonic band and jazz band. He was an excellent student and took many college courses during high school. He completed two years at The Ohio State University studying...