Obituaries
Robert Pyke Jr
Jan 24, 2016
CUYAHOGA FALLS -Robert E. Pyke, Jr., 67, passed away January 24, 2016. Mr. Pyke was born in Akron and was a lifetime resident of Cuyahoga Falls. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church serving as a Eucharistic Lay Minister and a member of the IHM Knights of Columbus. He was loved by all his patients having worked as...

Essie Brandt
Jan 24, 2016
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Essie "May" Brandt (nee Ferguson) passed away on January 24, 2016 at 95 years of age. Born Aug 3, 1920 in Ferrel, PA, moved to Concord, OH in 1932, and graduated from New Concord High School in 1939. She retired from St. Thomas Hospital working as a Patient Coordinator for 11 years. Preceded in death by her...
Rodney Armstrong, Sr
Jan 23, 2016
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Rodney G. Armstrong, Sr. passed away peacefully January 23, 2016 with his family at his side. He celebrated his 90th birthday in grand style on December 29. Rodney was born in West Virginia and spent most of his young life on a farm in Fayetteville. He was a proud veteran of WWII, serving in the Army. He...
Lawrence Babcock Jr
Jan 23, 2016
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Lawrence R. Babcock, Jr., 46 passed away January 23, 2016. Larry passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 23 after a strong and courageous fight against cancer. Larry was born on February 2, 1969 in Akron. Oh. He worked for Summit County Sewer Dept. He also worked for The Home Depot in Cuyahoga Falls where he...
James Bergmann
Jan 20, 2016
Love is patient, Love is kind. Love never fails -- Corinthians James C. (Jim) Bergmann, 71, beloved husband and father, went home to be with his Lord on January 20, 2016. Jim had a long and difficult struggle with chronic lung disease but is now at peace. He fought the good fight. Jim was born on August 16, 1944 in...
Bruce Bidwell
Jan 19, 2016
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Bruce Dale Bidwell, 64, passed away January 19, 2016 from complications after ankle surgery. He was a life-long Cuyahoga Falls resident. Bruce was born to James and Donna Bidwell on May 16, 1951, graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1970. He was a proud member of the Cuyahoga Falls Democratic Club and Cascade Community Church. Bruce...
Eloise Hykes
Jan 17, 2016
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Eloise "Ellie" J. Hykes, 86, passed away January 17, 2016. She was born in Bucyrus, OH and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 55 years. She graduated from East High School going on to retire from Burt Manufacturing. Eloise worked at the VFW Ralph Huff Post 1062. She held many positions as President and District 8...
Mason Boettler
Jan 16, 2016
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Mason Joseph Boettler, two month old, infant son of Angel Zita and Phill Boettler passed away January 16, 2016. Preceded in death by grandfather, John Zita, Mason leaves grandparents, Tammy and Don Boettler, and Joannie Zita; great-grandparents, Marie Earlenbaugh, Tony and Anne Zita and Bob and Jeannie Leiter, and other loving extended family. Private interment will take...
Alice Geopfert
Jan 14, 2016
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Alice L. Geopfert (Hammond) was born on June 23, 1924 in Akron, Ohio and passed away January 14, 2016. She has been reunited with her loving husband, Jim, who she lost after only 29 years of marriage in July 1974. Also preceded in death by her parents, Adeline and Ferrell C. Hammond, and brother, Richard Hammond. She...

William Deaton
Jan 14, 2016
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL - William D. Deaton, 66, went to be with the Lord January 14, 2016. He was born in Akron on September 18, 1949 and was an Arlington Heights resident for 34 years. William was an avid golfer and a member of the St. Mark Golf League. Beloved husband of Rosemary Deaton nee Peterson; Loving step father to...
Anna Edmond
Jan 13, 2016
TALLMADGE - Anna Lee Edmond, 86, passed away January 13, 2016. She was born in West Virginia and resided in Tallmadge for the past 3 years. Anna worked as a hostess for O'Neil's restaurant. She loved decorating and arranging flowers. Preceded in death by her husband, James; son, Dennis; and daughter, Denise; she is survived by her son, James Jr....

Lois Cameron
Jan 12, 2016
Lois Ann Cameron (Getz) passed away January 12, 2016 at the age of 75 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Lois was born in Fremont, OH and entered the United States Marine Corps after high school. She maintained that patriotic service through involvement with the Marine Corps League Chesty Puller Detachment, Woman Marines Association, Young Marines and American Legion...
Jack Truby
Jan 12, 2016
Jack B. Truby passed away in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio on January 12th 2016 at the age of 95. Jack is predeceased by his wife Doris of 61 years and his brother Bruce E. Truby. Jack is lovingly remembered by his son Jack B Truby II of Northfield, Ohio; nephew, Bruce A. Truby and Kim Truby of Waddell, Arizona; sister in-law,...
Robert Farling
Jan 9, 2016
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Robert "Well GLORY" Nute Farling, of Cuyahoga Falls, OH died in his home, surrounded by his family on January 9th, 2016. He was 87 years old. Bob is survived by the love of his life and wife of 47 years, Barbara, daughters Roberta (Andy) Haidnick, Deedee (Bob) James and sons Ken(Hong), Randy, Tim (Lisa), Glenn and Sam....
Dolores Cole
Jan 9, 2016
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Dolores J. Cole entered into her Savior's arms on January 9th 2016 while in the presence of her loving family. She was born September 1st 1946 in Cleveland, OH to the late Joseph and Gertrude (nee Thomas) Schaefer. Dolores will be remembered for her great wit, her love of animals, and her ability to overcome any obstacle....

Paul Hoover
Jan 9, 2016
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Paul J. Hoover, 53, passed away January 9, 2016. Paul was born in Akron and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1981. He served in the Merchant Marines. Preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Joanne (Albright) Hoover, he is survived by his brothers, Gary and Craig and sister, Karen. At Paul's request cremation has...
Victor Kovalck
Jan 5, 2016
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Victor E. Kovalck, 74, passed away January 5, 2016. He was born in Colton, WV and was a long-time Cuyahoga Falls resident. Victor retired from Logan Metal Stamping after 40 years of service. He loved spending time in the West Virginia Mountains, but his greatest love was spending time with his grandson, Logan. Preceded in death by...
Carole Pletzer
Jan 4, 2016
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Carole G. Pletzer, 79, passed away January 4, 2016. She was and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 55 years. Carole worked as a teacher for the Stow Public School System as a special needs instructor and was a member of Bethany United Church of Christ. She loved flowers, gardening, children and music. Preceded in death...
Joe Gonzalez
Jan 3, 2016
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Joe M. Gonzalez, 94, passed away January 3, 2016. Born in Detroit on Aug 4, 1921, he was a marine veteran and served in WWII. He retired from Massey Ferguson in 1979 and later worked at Konica. Preceded in death by his wife, Barbara in 2004, he is survived by children, Frank of Akron, Michael (Dawn) of...
Carolyn Wharton
Jan 3, 2016
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Carolyn "Lynn" A. Wharton, 84, went home to be with Jesus on January 3rd, 2016, peacefully with her sons by her side. Born in Macedonia she grew up in "Old Northampton" where she rode horses, worked on the family farm and at "Sorg Grocery" on the SW corner of State Rd. and Portage Trail in the late...