Obituaries
Caitlin Turney
Dec 19, 2016
AKRON - Caitlin Turney, 29, beloved youngest daughter of David and Becki Turney joined her loved ones in Heaven on December 19, 2016. She passed away peacefully in her sleep following a sudden heart problem. Caitlin was a lifelong member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church and considered the congregation to be an extension of her family. She loved animals, especially...
William Towler Jr
Dec 17, 2016
CUYAHOGA FALLS - William F. Towler Jr. died December 17, 2016. Bill was born in Illinois to parents, William and Lillian Towler. He grew up in the Akron area, participating in the Soap Box Derby and becoming a proud Eagle Scout. After graduating in 1957 from North Hill High School he joined the U.S. Army, training at Fort Sam in...
Herbert Villemain
Dec 12, 2016
NORTH CANTON-Herbert Francis Villemain passed away peacefully on December 12, 2016 at the age of 84 following a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. He was born on January 17, 1932 in Belleville, Illinois. Herb graduated from the University of Dayton with a degree in chemical engineering. While attending University of Dayton he was called upon to serve in...
Shirley Frick
Dec 11, 2016
STOW - Shirley J. Frick, 71 passed away December 11, 2016. Shirley was born in Akron to Fred and Hazel (Hess) Spangler. She graduated from Woodridge High School in 1963. She owned a home daycare in Stow and was a member of Northampton Bible Church. Preceded in death by her parents; brother, Jim; sisters Winifred and Myrtle, she is survived...
Wayne Benson
Dec 10, 2016
"Together Again" SILVER LAKE - Wayne Benson, 93, passed away December 10, 2016 after a long, courageous battle with dementia. Wayne and his beloved wife, Jean Benson, are now together again after 29 years. Wayne was born in Dunlo, Pennsylvania to David and Edith Benson, January 28, 1923. He served in the US Navy during WWII, and earned his engineering...
Gary Nagy
Dec 7, 2016
NEW FRANKLIN - Gary Paul Nagy, 65 passed away December 7, 2016. Gary was born in Akron to Paul and Norma (Richert) Nagy. He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1970 and later the University of Akron. He was a social worker with Summit County Children's Services and most recently Visiting Social Workers of Ohio. He enjoyed camping with...
Elizabeth Gartman
Dec 7, 2016
"Together Again" CUYAHOGA FALLS - Elizabeth Erica Gartman, 86, passed away December 7, 2016. She was born in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada and resided in Cuyahoga Falls most of her adult life. Elizabeth was a wonderful wife and mother who enjoyed her family and friends. Preceded in death by husband, Harold; siblings, Michael Frederick, Hilda Sauer and William Frederick; she is...
Cynthia Rich
Nov 30, 2016
Cynthia Kay Rich, 64 passed away November 30, 2016 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. Cynthia was born in Akron, Ohio to Alfred and Juanita (Warner) Heiser and graduated from Tallmadge High School. She worked for Toys by Rizzi and the Hobby Center. Her joy was taking care of her four children as well as grandchildren and her friends' children....
Alexandria Shullo
Nov 29, 2016
Silver Lake - Alexandria Marie Shullo (nee Trushell), 82, passed away November 29, 2016. She was born in Akron and resided in Silver Lake. Mrs. Shullo graduated from Kent State University with degrees in English and History. She once said that "Kindness is the only thing that really matters in life". She was a truly unselfish, loving and caring wife...
Edward Ward
Nov 28, 2016
STREETSBORO - Edward A. Ward, 73, passed away November 28, 2016. He was raised in Stow and resided in Streetsboro, OH for the past 25 years. Ed worked as a heavy equipment operator, taking great pride in his work. He spent his evening hours in his work shop and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Generosity was one of...
John Bircher
Nov 23, 2016
CUYAHOGA FALLS - John M. Bircher, 75, passed away after battling a long illness on November 23, 2016. He was born in Morgantown, WV and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 51 years. John retired as a master mechanic from Thomas Asphalt after 41 years of service. He enjoyed working in his garage, building street rods especially his 1940...
John Thompson, Jr
Nov 23, 2016
CUYAHOGA FALLS - John Franklin Thompson, Jr, 86, passed away in his sleep on Wednesday, November 23, 2016. He was born in Pittsburgh where he earned his Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts and his Master's degree in Business at the University of Pittsburgh. He later became certified to teach Government and Economics at Nordonia High School for 27 years. John...
Ed (Ziggy)
Nov 22, 2016
Fairlawn - Ed Ziegler (Ziggy) passed away on November 22, 2016 after a hard-fought battle against lung cancer. He was born January 17, 1942, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, grew up in Western Pennsylvania and Youngstown, Ohio. He was a graduate of Youngstown University, earned a masters degree from University of South Carolina and a doctorate from Kent State University where he...
Thomas Perkins
Nov 22, 2016
Thomas Jay Perkins, 62, died November 22, 2016. Thomas was born in Akron and lived all of his life in Cuyahoga Falls. He was a member of the International Society of Phlebotomists. He was preceded in death by his parents Lenox and Kathryn Perkins. Thomas is survived by his brothers Lenox III (Judy), John, and Keith (Debra); nieces Denise Williams,...
Kenneth Wolf
Nov 22, 2016
Kenneth Wolf, 34, died unexpectedly Nov. 22, 2016, in his sleep. Kenny was born in Medina, grew up in Cuyahoga Falls and spent time between Ohio and Florida. He most recently resided in Akron and had been a chef at Kepner's Tavern on the Square in Hudson. Preceded in death by his mother, Wanda Wolf-Schuetzmann and uncle, Fred Wolf, he...
Dorothy Anderson
Nov 21, 2016
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Dorothy Anderson, 93, passed away November 21, 2016. She was born in Akron and resided in Cuyahoga Falls. Dorothy retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. and enjoyed doing crafts and tending to the flowers in her yard. Preceded in death by her husband, Jack O. and daughter, Patricia Dunn; she is survived by her daughter, Bonnie...
David Nichols
Nov 21, 2016
STOW - David "Ben" Nichols, 65, passed way November 21, 2016. He was raised in Hopedale, OH and was a long-time Stow resident. Mr. Nichols graduated from Hopedale High School and attended Kent State University. He recently retired from Swagelok after 40 years of service. David was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and enjoyed woodworking and gardening. Preceded...
Michael Zemelka
Nov 19, 2016
STOW - Michael Zemelka, 73, passed away November 19, 2016 watching The Ohio State game surrounded by his family. Michael was born in Bellaire, Ohio October 14, 1943 to Henry and Marie Zemelka. Mike served in the U.S. Air Force and worked for various newspapers as a sports writer including the Dix Newspapers. Preceded in death by his parents; brother,...
Miles Limric
Nov 18, 2016
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Miles F. Limric, 90, passed away November 18, 2016. He was born in Akron and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 54 years. Miles retired from B.F. Goodrich after 40 years of service. He was a member of the Community Church of Christ and enjoyed fishing and spending time with his pets and grandchildren. Preceded in...
Thomas Holcomb
Nov 18, 2016
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Thomas B. Holcomb, 41 passed away suddenly November 18, 2016. Thomas was born in Baltimore, Maryland and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for over 31 years. He played little league baseball and owned his own landscaping business. He is survived by his parents Harlan and Frances Holcomb of Cuyahoga Falls; daughter, Mackenzie Holcomb of Lyndhurst; bothers Bill (Kim)...
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