Wayne T. Westover
Mar 27, 2017
Obituary of Wayne T. Westover Wayne T. Westover, 83, died March 27, 2017. Born in Akron, he was a lifetime area resident, and a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. Wayne had been employed with Admiral Equipment and Linden Industries and was a longtime active member of Riverside Alliance Church. A gospel music and NASCAR fan, he also...
Henry "Hank" Nettling
Mar 26, 2017
Henry ("Hank") Nettling, 81, moved peacefully into God's arms during the early morning on March 26, 2017 in Hudson, Ohio. Hank was born in Nagyszekely, Hungary and came to Akron in 1947 with his parents, Kristof and Kristine (Schneider) Nettling. After arriving in Akron, he joined the Boy Scouts and eventually earned the rank of Life Scout. Hank graduated from...
Ralph E. Burris
Mar 24, 2017
Obituary of Ralph E. Burris CUYAHOGA FALLS - Ralph E. Burris, 91, died March 24, 2017. Born in Akron on February 9, 1926, he was a proud U.S. Army veteran of World War II, receiving two Bronze Stars and two Purple Hearts for his service in Germany. He was also a member of Charles Faust American Legion Post 281 for...
Amy Elizabeth Lovell
Mar 24, 2017
Obituary of Amy Elizabeth Lovell 1969 was a momentous year - man landing on the moon, Woodstock, the formation of Monty Python, and the Beatles releasing "Abbey Road", to name some minor events. One of the best moments of that momentous year was July 22, with the birth of Amy Elizabeth Lovell in Akron. Amy, 47, a true warrior, was...
Carmel Virginia Julius
Mar 22, 2017
Obituary of Carmel Virginia Julius Carmel Virginia Julius, (Pappano) 90, passed away suddenly on March 22, 2017. She was born in Akron, Ohio. She was a graduate of the University of Akron with a Bachelor's Degree as a Dietician. She was formerly employed at what was then Akron City Hospital and Bolich Junior High School. Carmel was preceded in death...
Kenneth E. Maxwell
Mar 22, 2017
Obituary of Kenneth E. Maxwell STOW - Kenneth E. Maxwell, 80, passed away March 22, 2017. Born in Cleveland, Kenneth was a Stow resident since 2004. He graduated from Collinwood High School in 1955 and served in the Navy Reserve from 1955 to 1963. Kenneth was a hard worker who would hold multiple jobs including repairing electronics and installing and...
Robert B. Shaffer
Mar 21, 2017
Obituary of Robert B. Shaffer MUNROE FALLS - Robert B. Shaffer, Sr., 74, passed away March 21, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Catherine A. Shaffer; son, Rob Jr. (Janice); five grandchildren; mother, Dottie Sherlock; siblings, Bill, Boyd, Dale and Debbie; nieces and nephews; and many other loving family and friends. Upon his request, there will be no services.
John C. Depaul
Mar 19, 2017
Obituary of John C. DePaul MUNROE FALLS - John (Jack) DePaul, 82, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2017. He was born on August 26, 1934 in Akron, Ohio to Thomas and Pearl DePaul. Jack grew up in North Hill, where he attended North High School. He played football and basketball for the North High Vikings until he enlisted in...
Kathleen J. Gill
Mar 18, 2017
Obituary of Kathleen J. Gill Kathleen J. Gill, 93, passed away March 18, 2017. The family wishes to thank the staff at Bath Creek Estates for their loving care. Cremation has taken place. Memorials may be made to St. Eugene Catholic Church, 1821 Munroe Falls Avenue, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221.
John Jerome Crnkovich
Mar 16, 2017
Obituary of John Jerome Crnkovich John was a man whose desire to help others was matched not only by his passion for learning, but also his love for family and friends. Born February 17, 1927 in Cleveland Ohio, he was the only child of Anna and John G. Crnkovich. His parents were immigrants from Croatia and as he helped them...
Clayton F. Hine
Mar 16, 2017
Obituary of Clayton F. Hine Clayton F. Hine, 89, of Stow, Ohio passed away on March 16, 2017. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Audrey (Michaels) Hine. Private services were held.
John A. Nehrer
Mar 14, 2017
Obituary of John A. Nehrer SILVER LAKE - John A. Nehrer, 90, passed away March 14, 2017. John proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II, was an attorney, avid golfer, and world traveler. Preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Harriet, and daughter, Joy Wilson; he is survived by his son, John Nehrer,...
William A. Burkle
Mar 11, 2017
Obituary of William A. Burkle CUYAHOGA FALLS - William A. Burkle, 96, went home to be with the Lord March 11, 2017. Born in Lafayette, IN, he had retired from Alcoa in 1983, was a Cuyahoga Falls resident for 11 years, and attended Christ Community Chapel. Bill was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran of World War II. He served in...
Irene Desko
Mar 11, 2017
Obituary of Irene Desko STOW - Born Irene McClosky on November 28, 1927 to Julius and Clementina McClosky in Bethel Park, PA, she lived there until she married Ben Desko in 1950, and lived in Cuyahoga Falls until moving to Stow in 1961. A long-time member of Holy Family Parish, Irene worked at the Ben Franklin Store and served as...
Heidi M. Lagasse
Mar 10, 2017
Obituary of Heidi M. Lagasse STOW - Heidi M. Lagasse, 37, died March 10, 2017. Born in Defiance, she was a Stow resident since 2015 and had been employed as an Intervention Specialist for Summit Educational Service Center, working as a special education teacher at the pre-school level. She is survived by her husband Matt; daughters Madalyn V. and Taylor...
James L. Dombrowski
Mar 9, 2017
Obituary of James L. Dombrowski STOW - James L. Dombrowski, 53, passed away March 9, 2017 after a brief battle with cancer. Born in Geneva, Ohio, James was a resident of Stow since 1976 and employed in the auto industry. James is survived by his son, Colton; parents Frank and Barbara Dombrowski; sisters Kimberly (Bryan) Rose, Jeanne (Rodney) Bly; eight...
Russell C. Life
Mar 9, 2017
Obituary of Russell C. Life KENT - Russell C. Life, 64, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2017. Russ was born March 12, 1952 in Parkersburg W.V. to Winford and Betty Life. Russ worked at Ravenna Aluminum for several years and enjoyed the Cleveland Browns and watching the Cavs and WWE with his son. Russ is survived by his wife of...
Daniel J. Coleman
Mar 9, 2017
Obituary of Daniel J. Coleman Daniel J. Coleman, 31, passed away March 9, 2017 from a brain aneurysm. Born in Ashland, he played football at Canfield High School, earning a scholarship to Kent State University. Dan had been employed with Threshold Residential in E. Palestine, Turning Point Residential in Salem, and Raearc Industries in Boardman. Preceded in death by his...
Roberta J. Queer
Mar 9, 2017
Obituary of Roberta J. Queer Roberta J. Queer, 88, died March 9, 2017. Born in Rittman, she retired from the Cuyahoga Falls Board of Education with 20 years of service and was a member of the Tallmadge Alliance Church. Preceded in death by parents, John and Ida Kehoe, and sisters, Mildred Wilfong and Betty Trego, she is survived by her...
George P. Ina
Mar 8, 2017
Obituary of George P. Ina George P. Ina, 86, died March 8, 2017. Born in Cleveland, he went to Saint Ignatius High School, served his country in the U.S. Air Force, and graduated from Kent State University. George and his wife, Margaret, met at Kent State University, raised their family in Wooster, and later retired to Stow, Ohio to be...
