Obituaries
Nancy Shoemaker
Dec 29, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Nancy H. Shoemaker, age 75, passed away December 29, 2015. Nancy was born in Akron and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1958. She was very active with her Arabian horses, her Cuyahoga Falls Class of 58 Alumni, and especially enjoyed her family being the unique grandmother of two sets of twins. She was an animal...
James Hummel
Dec 29, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS - James "Jim" L. Hummel, 68, passed away December 29, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born January 24, 1947 in Akron. He grew up in Stow and was a 1965 graduate of Stow High School, and Kent State University. Jim, a Vietnam veteran, served in the 25th Infantry Division of the United States Army, receiving...
Judith Burkley
Dec 28, 2015
Judie A. Burkley (Donatelli) passed away peacefully on December 28 following a hard fought battle with cancer. Judie was born on January 4, 1948 the eldest child and only daughter of Rudy and Lida Donatelli. She was raised on North Hill, attended St. Martha Grade School and was a graduate of North High School. She was very proud of her...
Jaclyn Winterborne
Dec 28, 2015
MEDINA - Jaclyn M. Winterborne, 32, went to be with the Lord on December 28, 2015. She graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School and Kent State University. Jaclyn worked as a project manager for Paychex and loved scrapbooking, traveling and reading. She loved going to new places and spending time with friends, loved ones and her beloved dog, Niko. Preceded...
Carol Morgan
Dec 27, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Carol R. Morgan, 71, passed away December 27th, 2015. She was born in Alliance, OH and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 20 years. Carol was a wonderful, loving Mother and friend who loved spending time with her family and friends. Her three grandchildren were the joys of her life. She also enjoyed traveling. Her favorite...
Ethel Bartlett
Dec 26, 2015
Arlene Bartlett, 95, passed away December 26, 2015. Preceded in death by children, Jack , Ron Zeller and Jean Law. She is survived by her loving husband Chuck (Edward) Bartlett; sons Bill (Nancy), Rick (Barb) Zeller, Dan, Randy (Sue), Rock (Judy) Bartlett; daughters Becky (Ron) Owen, Lori Michael, Marcy (Dale) Thomas. Many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral services will...
Nancy Runkle
Dec 25, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS - I Nancy Lee Runkle passed away, Christmas, December 25, 2015, at age 80. Actually, I ran headlong in the direction I hoped was heaven. Seriously, some years ago I acknowledged Jesus' loving sacrifice for me and have known him as my lord and Savior. For the curious among you, I died of a cerebral hemorrhage, not Multiple...
Larry Whetsel
Dec 25, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Larry D. Whetsel went to be with the Lord on December 25, 2015. He was born May 29, 1935, in Mount Pleasant, PA to the late Clarence and Ida Whetsel. He and his wife Jean (Palmer) married in 1955 and moved to Cuyahoga Falls in 1962 living in the same house for over 53 years, sharing countless...
Edwin Rodkey
Dec 24, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Edwin K. Rodkey, 81, passed away December 24, 2015. He was born in York, PA and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 40 years. He was a proud graduate of Penn State University, where he received a degree in Industrial Engineering. Edwin retired from Lamson Sessions at the age of 61. He had a kind and...
Michael Richard
Dec 23, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS - After a long and courageous battle with cancer and surrounded by his loving family, Michael Richard, 76, is now at peace after passing on December 23, 2015. Mike was born on September 9, 1939 and was a life-long resident of Cuyahoga Falls, graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High School. He then joined the US Army and began his...
Donna Black
Dec 21, 2015
STOW - Donna Jean Black, 85, passed away December 21, 2015. She was born in Akron and resided in Stow for many years. Donna then spent a short time in Florida before returning to Stow last year. She was a devoted wife and mother, who enjoyed boating, traveling and watching the birds. Preceded in death by her husband, James L....
Dixie Esker
Dec 19, 2015
STOW - Dixie L. Esker, 76, passed away surrounded by her family on December 19, 2015. She was born in Brisbon, Pennsylvania to Harry and Virginia Britten. Dixie has lived in Stow for the past 48 years and was the owner of her own cleaning business. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Cuyahoga Falls. Dixie was...
John Skidmore
Dec 19, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS - John Skidmore passed away peacefully on December 19, 2015 at the age of 63. John was born in Akron May 21, 1952, and lived all his life in Cuyahoga Falls. He was a 1970 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and received and Associate Degree from the University of Akron in 1972. John was an avid sports...

Carolyn Greene
Dec 18, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Carolyn Jane Greene, 95, passed away December 18, 2015. She was born in Akron and was a life-long Cuyahoga Falls resident. Carolyn graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1938, going on to serve her country in the U.S Navy. She worked as a Floral Designer for Thorps Florist before retiring from Akron General Medical Center. Carolyn...
Frederic Wenk
Dec 17, 2015
Frederic Wenk, 77, passed away December 17, 2015. Mr. Wenk was born in Barberton and resided in Akron his entire life graduating from Coventry High School and serving his country in the U.S. Army. He retired from East Akron Casting Company and was devoted to his wife Sandy. Preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Alice Wenk and wife...
Constance Corrado
Dec 16, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Constance "Connie" Corrado, 91, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2015. She resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 55 years. Born in Ashland, Ohio in 1924, graduate of Ashland High School, Class of 1942. She served in the Army Cadet Nurse Corps during WWII. In 1945 she graduated from Mt Sinai School of Nursing, Cleveland, OH...
Jeanette Davis
Dec 14, 2015
GREEN - Jeanette Davis (nee Scobie), 97, passed away December 14, 2015. She was born in Peninsula and resided in Green for the past 9 years. Jeanette worked as a teacher for many years and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by her husband, Edward...
William Davis
Dec 13, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS - William Patrick Davis, 81, passed away December 13, 2015. He was born in Akron and was a life-long Cuyahoga Falls resident. He served his country as a U.S. Marine during the Korean War. He worked as a machine operator for Goodyear Aircraft going onto to retire from the Cuyahoga Falls Fire Department after 16 years of service...
Robert Runkle
Dec 11, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Robert Runkle, 83, passed away peacefully with dignity on December 11, 2015 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. He was born in Cuyahoga Falls and was a life-long resident. He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School, going on to graduate from Kent State University. Bob served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He...
Dale Higginbotham
Dec 8, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Dale Higginbotham, 64, passed away suddenly on December 8, 2015. He was born in Akron and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 50 years. Dale graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1969 and attended the University of Akron. He worked at B.F Goodrich in the photography lab for several years, going on to work for...