Obituaries
Frank Stefanka
May 30, 2016
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Frank Stefanka, 82, passed away May 30, 2016. He was born in Akron and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 59 years. Frank served his country in the U.S. Army. He worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. retiring after 48 years of service. Frank was a member of the Foresters, the Cuyahoga Falls Historical Society,...
Patsy Westfall
May 29, 2016
STOW - Patsy A. Westfall, 78, reached the end of her journey and is now at peace with the love of her life, May 29, 2016. Patsy was born in Akron OH to Irvin and Dolly Wootan. She was a loyal wife and mom to her family. "Ms. Pat" had worked at A and W Restaurant and attended The Chapel....
Claire Hettenbaugh
May 22, 2016
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Claire S. (nee Sprackling) Hettenbaugh, 93, passed away May 22, 2016. She was born in Willoughby, OH and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 11 years. Claire was a dedicated wife and mother, who enjoyed quilting, bridge and church activities. She had a passion for music, both vocal and piano, and performed in many church musicals....
Waymon Carter
May 22, 2016
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Waymon L. Carter, 68, passed away at home on May 22, 2016. He was born in Akron and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 15 years. Waymon was known for his sense of humor and love of flashlights. His favorite places were Disney World and Niagara Falls. His favorite past-time was spoiling his grandchildren. Preceded in...
Robert Stroble
May 21, 2016
STOW - Robert Warren Stroble (70), a devoted husband, father, papa, and friend died May 21, 2016 after living courageously with pancreatic cancer. Bob was born in Greensburg, PA, the son of Warren and Dorothy Stroble. He spent his career working in retail and retired from Macy's. Bob, also known as Neighbor Bob, was always available to offer a helping...
Herbert Miller
May 21, 2016
Herbert L Miller, 84, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, loving husband and father, passed away on May 21, 2016. Herb was born in Akron, Ohio on September 13, 1931 to Howard and Mildred Miller. He graduated from South High and served in the U.S. Army in Korea from 1952 to 1953. Herb retired from Goodyear Aerospace after 37 A½ years. Herb...
Monica Phillips
May 20, 2016
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Monica (Carden) Phillips, 50, passed away May 20, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer that followed surviving a double lung transplant in 2010. She was born in Akron and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 12 years. Monica graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1984. She enjoyed camping, motorcycle riding, traveling, and shopping. Monica...

Elizabeth Johnson
May 20, 2016
Elizabeth Lee (Bettie) Johnson CUYAHOGA FALLS - Elizabeth Lee (Bettie) Johnson, 95, passed away May 20, 2016. Mrs. Johnson was born in Akron and had resided in Cuyahoga Falls for 47 years, moving there from Goodyear Heights. She retired in 1984 from MidWest Power, a subsidiary of the Ruhlin Co. as Finance Manager and had previously did office work for...
Harold Davis
May 20, 2016
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Harold A. Davis, 89, passed away May 20, 2016. He was born in Akron and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 82 years. Harold retired from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. after 41 years of service. He enjoyed collecting old cars. He is survived by his wife, Irene of 64 years; children, Richard (Sherry); Robert;...
Wallace Tiller
May 19, 2016
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Wallace D. Tiller, 74, passed away May 19, 2016 after a long illness. He was born on July 30, 1941 in Council, VA (Tiller Town). He moved to Cuyahoga Falls at 18 and worked at Ford Motor Company for 47 years at Walton Hills where he was known as "Wild Bill". Preceded in death by his parents,,...
Richard Frame
May 18, 2016
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Richard P. Frame, 45, passed away May 18, 2016. He was born in Akron and resided in Cuyahoga Falls most of his life. He served in the Navy on the USS Normandy in Desert Storm. He was employed by Rubbermaid and had his own pet store. Rich loved fishing and racing his 5F car at Wayne County...
Alma Canfield
May 17, 2016
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Alma M. Canfield, 95, passed away May 17, 2016. She was born in Akron and resided in Stow for the past 41 years. Alma worked for Martz Mold/Machine Inc. retiring when she was 89 years old. She was a Life Member of the Eastern Star Falls Chapter 245 for sixty-five years where she served as Treasure for...
Shirley Miller
May 17, 2016
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Shirley Miller, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by her friends and family on Tuesday May 17, 2016. After her retirement from St. Thomas Hospital she joined the Senior Strutters Dance Group which brought her a great deal of pleasure. Shirley loved dancing since she was a child and was also a talented painter. Shirley got a great...
Velma Verleny
May 16, 2016
"Together Again Forever" Velma (Vicki) I. Verleny, 89, went to heaven on May 16, 2016, after a long illness. She was born on March 19, 1927 in Charleston, WV and resided in Cuyahoga Falls most of her life. The most important factor in her life was family. She was a caregiver to every member of the family who needed her...
Paul Croley
May 13, 2016
SILVER LAKE - Paul Smith Croley, 95, passed away May 13, 2016. Paul was born in Williamsburg, KY, second oldest of fourteen children of William and Ida Croley. For one year after graduating from Cumberland College, he taught eight grades in a one-room school house, including seven of his brothers and sisters. Moving to Cincinnati, he worked at Curtis-Wright Aeronautical...
Geneva Boggs
May 12, 2016
Geneva June Boggs, 86, of Mogadore, Ohio, previously of Munroe Falls, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2016 at Summa Akron City Hospital. She was an award winning artist, talented seamstress and loving wife and mother. Geneva is survived by her devoted husband of 67 years, George Boggs. Two daughters, Dona Sears and Georgia Willis, her son-in-law William Sears of Mogadore,...
Edward Schadle
May 11, 2016
Akron - Edward A. Schadle, 93, passed away May 11, 2016. He was a life-long Akron resident. Edward was a WWII veteran serving in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theatre. He retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. after 43 years of service. Edward was a member of the Y-K Rod Club, he truly enjoyed spending his time there...
Charles Ard
May 11, 2016
AURORA - Charles David Ard, 23, passed away suddenly on May 11, 2016. He was born in Bedford and resided in Cuyahoga Falls, before moving to Aurora. Charlie graduated from Woodridge High School in 2010. Charlie's passions were gardening, video games, music and golf. Charlie filled the hearts of everyone he touched with a bright joy and unconditional love. The...
Daniel Nestor
May 10, 2016
Daniel James Nestor, 82, formerly of Canal Fulton, went to be with the Lord May 10, 2016. He was born September 20, 1933 in Akron to Harry and Pearl Nestor and was the youngest of 5 children. He resided in Canal Fulton much of his adult life. While attending Buchtel High School, he worked as a mechanic for Kiehl's Garage...
Virginia Downey
May 10, 2016
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Virginia Rose Downey, 91, passed away May 10, 2016. Virginia was born in Williamsport, PA, and helped raise her brothers. She has resided in Cuyahoga Falls for over 55 years. She had worked as a machine operator at Karg Machine, various restaurants, and as a babysitter. She loved to dance to big band music and loved her...