Obituaries
Gloria (Smith)
Nov 6, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Gloria Jean Karam (Smith) 76, passed away November 6, 2015. Gloria was born in Youngstown, OH. She graduated from Akron General School of Nursing where she met her best friend Carol (Dick) Curry, who was with her until the end. She worked at both Akron General and Falls General as a Surgical Nurse, then as a Director...
Francis Klinger Jr
Nov 4, 2015
Francis (Frank) Joseph Klinger, 91, died peacefully at his home on Nov. 4th after a long and happy life adored by his loving family. Frank was born on a farm along with his 9 siblings in Watertown, OH. As a child of the depression, he learned the skill of trapping to afford basic necessities such as a visit to the...
Pamela Parker
Nov 2, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Pamela "Susie" Susan Parker passed away November 2, 2015. She was born October 20, 1953, a daughter of Ellis D and Marjorie (Bishop) Zickefoose. She grew up in Canal Fulton and resided in Cuyahoga Falls the past 28 years. Pam had worked at Western Reserve Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls in the Pharmacy Department. Preceding her in death...

Marian Rathbun
Oct 31, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS -Marian J. Rathbun, 97, passed away October 31, 2015. A devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she was affectionately known as grandma to all. Born in Akron, she was a resident of Cuyahoga Falls most of her life and a member of the First Christian Church. Preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Earl; parents, William and...

Lexis DeRita
Oct 31, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS -Baby Lexis Journey DeRita died October 31, 2015. Preceded in death by her grandmother, Juliette DeRita and great-grandfather, Eugene DeRita, she is survived by her parents, Chris R. DeRita and Kristen A. Lee; brother, Dominic DeRita; sister, Jersey-Rae DeRita; grandparents, Thomas and Andrea Lee and Paul DeRita; great-grandparents, Elizabeth Dean, Thomas (Pam) Werstler, Elsie DeRita, Deb VanMeter and...
Kristina Barber
Oct 29, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Kristina "Kristi" Barber, 31, passed away suddenly due to an unknown medical condition on October 29, 2015. She was life-time Cuyahoga Falls resident graduating from Falls High in 2002. Kristi worked as manager/server for the Tallmadge Wally Waffle for over a decade, where she truly loved her work and taking care of her regulars. Kristi was lovingly...

William Hawley
Oct 27, 2015
FREEPORT, OH - William Paul Hawley, 89, passed away October 27, 2015. He was born in Cuyahoga Falls, graduating from Hudson High School in 1944. Bill resided in Freeport for the past 22 years. He served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corp during WWII. He was self-employed as a mason/plasterer, before working for Flint-Kote and S.K. Wellman. Bill...
Charles Simes
Oct 24, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Charles Robert Simes, 82 passed away October 24, 2015 surrounded by his family. Charles was born in Duncan Wood, Ohio, served in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War where he received a Purple Heart. He returned and retired from Ford Walton Hills Stamping Plant and then worked for St. Luke's Lutheran Church, the Falls Eagles,...

Robert Biehl
Oct 24, 2015
In Seneca County, Born October 20th 1917, Robert Harry Biehl arrived in Fostoria Ohio. He attended school in Akron (Henry), Fostoria and Ashland high schools. He appreciated the discipline from both schools that he attended from marching in the high school band and at the same time tooting his horn. In the late 1920's and early 30's he helped disseminate...
William Wain
Oct 23, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS - William "Bill" D. Wain, 68, passed away October 23, 2015. He was born in Akron and was a Cuyahoga Falls resident for 25 years. He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1965, going on to serve his country in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. Bill drove for Paint Valley Hardwoods in Beach City for over 15...
James Koucky
Oct 18, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS - James(Jim) Edward Koucky, 89, passed away October 18, 2015. Mr. Koucky was born in Cleveland, Ohio and served with the US Army Air Forces during WWII. He resided in Sagamore Hills until moving to Cuyahoga Falls in 1988. He began his career working in his father's business Broadway Window Shade. He retired from Allied Electric, and kept...
James Killian Jr
Oct 16, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS - James Lewis Killian, Jr, 91 passed away October 16, 2015. Jim was born in Salem, Alabama and graduated from Auburn University in 1948 with a degree in mechanical engineering. He served in the US Army during WWII in the 12th Armored Division. He retired from the B. F. Goodrich Company with more than 35 years of service...
Carolyn Sheehan
Oct 11, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Carolyn Ann Sheehan, 92 passed away October 11, 2015. Carolyn was born in Cleveland Ohio to Joseph and Mary (Nemeth) Adametz. She graduated from West Tech High School in Cleveland, Oh. Carolyn worked 3 years in order to pay for her college education. Carolyn graduated from Kent State College, cum laude in 1948 with a degree in...
Sandra Hunt
Oct 10, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Sandra Maria Hunt, 73, passed away October 10, 2015. She was born in Detroit Michigan and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for 43 years. The past 2 years, she lived in Tennessee with her family. Sandy was preceded in death by her son Kenneth Warner Jr; her step-son, David Hunt; parents, Clyde and Evelyn Ansell; brothers, Bill and...
Donald Geer
Oct 10, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Donald D. Geer, 84, passed away October, 10, 2015. He was born in Cleveland and resided in Canton before moving to Cuyahoga Falls. Donald received his Master's Degree from Case University before working for General Electric and the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. He was a man with many talents and hobbies, including photography, oil painting and...
David Thorn
Oct 9, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS -David L. Thorn, 69, passed away October 9, 2015. He was a life-time Cuyahoga Falls resident. David retired as a machinist with 38 years of service with Ken Tool. He was a life-time member of AMA, the Harley Owners Group and the Buckeye Corvette Club. David enjoyed photography, motorcycles, cars and planes. Preceded in death by his parents,...
Connie Kneil
Oct 7, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Connie W. Kneil (nee Anderson), 65, passed away October 7, 2015 with her family by her side. Our wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend is at peace. Her love and kindness will remain in our hearts and carry us on. Connie was always impeccably dressed , never a hair out of place and perfect makeup...
Donna Bidwell
Oct 5, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Donna Bidwell, 89, passed away October 5, 2015. She was a life-long Cuyahoga Falls resident. Donna was born to Lon and Mildred Hufford in 1925, graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1943. She was happily married for 55 years to her husband, James before he passed away in 2001. Donna loved and cared for her family...
Ruth Freshwaters
Oct 5, 2015
"Together Again" CUYAHOGA FALLS - Ruth M. Freshwaters, 89, passed away October 5, 2015. She was born in Barberton and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 28 years. Ruth enjoyed quilting and crossword puzzles. Preceded in death by her husband, Harry and son, Robert; she is survived by sons, Dennis (Sandy), Richard (Laurel) and David; daughter-in-law, Susan Freshwaters, grandchildren,...
Barbara Gill
Oct 4, 2015
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Barbara Kay Gill, 74, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away October 4, 2015. Born July 30, 1941 in Lodi Township, Athens, Ohio to the late George Edward and Maude Ellen Halbirt. She had been resident of the Falls since 2010. She previously lived in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Barb was also preceded in death by her loving...