James (Jim) H. Welch
Nov 30, 2023
STOW - James H. Welch, (Jim or Jimmy), left us on November 30, 2023, at Hickory Ridge Nursing Home. Jim was born December 22, 1963, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Harold Welch and Alice Welch. Jim graduated from Stow High School in 1982. He started working at Akron Foundry in 1993 and retired after 26 years....
Rose Ann Robertson
Nov 28, 2023
MACEDONIA - Rose Ann Robertson, a retired journalist and academic, died November 28, 2023, from complications of kidney cancer. She was 72. Robertson was born May 22, 1951, in Fort Knox, Kentucky. An Air Force brat, she lived in Germany, Ohio, Texas, and Illinois. She was a 1969 graduate of Rantoul Township High School and received a...
Patricia (Pat) Perrin
Nov 25, 2023
Patricia (Pat) Perrin passed away peacefully Saturday, November 25, 2023 She was born November 24, 1939, in Akron, Ohio. She married Charlie on April 4, 1959, and started her family in 1960. She and Charlie started Perrin Asphalt in 1963, and from there both the family and business grew.
To...
Robert L. Boyd
Nov 25, 2023
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Robert L. Boyd, 90, died November 25, 2023. Born in Castlewood, VA, he spent most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls, and proudly served his country in both the United States Marine Corps and the U.S. Army. Robert received his M.Ed. from the University of Akron and retired as a principal at Fairlawn Elementary School. He was...
Charles E. Hoskinson
Nov 22, 2023
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Charles E. Hoskinson, 79, went home to be with the Lord on November 22, 2023. Born in Akron, Charles was the son of Howard and Irene Hoskinson, who have preceded him in death. He is survived by his sister, Cheryl Ann Hoskinson, four children, and eight grandchildren. Charles, known to family and friends as “Chuck,” lived in...
Tamara S. Volpe (Barth)
Nov 21, 2023
To view the livestream Mass of Christian Burial on behalf of
Mrs. Tamara S. Volpe (Barth),
on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at 11 AM, please click the link below:
Holy Family Catholic Church Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Tamara S. Volpe (Barth)
Irene Ann Murphy
Nov 16, 2023
TALLMADGE - Irene Ann Murphy, 71, passed away peacefully November 16, 2023, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Born in Akron, she was a resident of Tallmadge since 2010. Irene had been employed with Nabisco as a sales representative, retiring in 2023. She attended Redemption Chapel in Stow and loved her women’s Bible study table. Her greatest...
Anthony (Tony) J. Didato, Jr.
Nov 15, 2023
This tribute was personally written by the family of Mr. Anthony (Tony) J. Didato
AURORA - Anthony J. Didato, Jr., 84, died November 15, 2023.
Born in Akron, resident of Stow from 1963 to 1985. Tony, had been employed with the Kroger Company. To quote Billy Joel; “Anthony worked in the grocery store”,...
Cathy Vigrass Wortkoetter
Nov 12, 2023
RAVENNA - Cathy Vigrass Wortkoetter passed away at her home on Sunday, November 12, 2023. Cathy was born on October 18, 1959, in Akron, Ohio, to Robert and Ann (Smith) Vigrass. Cathy was a 1978 graduate of Stow High School. On September 1, 1990, she married Donald Wortkoetter. According to her friends, this was the beginning of...
Mary Grace Timms
Nov 11, 2023
MUNROE FALLS - Mary Grace Timms, age 86, passed away November 11, 2023. She was born in Akron, Ohio, on July 17, 1937. Grace worked at the Summit County Department of Human Services for many years until retirement. She was a member of the Broadman Baptist Church of Cuyahoga Falls. She was an avid bowler, loved to...
Michael E. Mccandless
Nov 10, 2023
To view the livestream Mass of Christian Burial on behalf of
Mr. Michael E. McCandless ,
on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at 10 AM, please click the link below:
Holy Family Catholic Church Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Michael...
Juanita R. Graham
Nov 8, 2023
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Juanita R. Graham, RN, beloved wife of Richard A. Graham, died 8 November 2023. Juanita was born in Akron, Ohio, 8 March 1928, to Michael and Evelyn (Brubaker) Bertka, and she lived in Cuyahoga Falls almost her entire life. She graduated as a Registered Nurse (RN) from St. Luke’s School of Nursing in Shaker...
Christopher (Cj) Joseph Harper
Nov 8, 2023
STOW - Christopher Joseph Harper, also known as CJ, was abruptly taken from us by our Lord on November 8, 2023, at the age of 25. He was born on July 21, 1998, in Akron, Ohio. CJ in his own way was a spirited, music-motivated artist. He found joy in bass fishing, snowboarding, University of Michigan sports,...
Thelma Elaine Thomas
Nov 7, 2023
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Thelma Elaine Thomas, 102, passed away peacefully in her sleep, November 7, 2023, at Bath Creek Estates. Thelma was a "Rosie the Riveter" during WWII, making fuel tanks for fighter airplanes. She had been employed with Polsky’s for 20 years in the credit authorization department and was a lifelong member of Akron Unity. Her...
Lynda M. Franz
Nov 5, 2023
STOW - Lynda M. Franz, 69, died November 5, 2023. Born in Cleveland, she has been a resident of Akron since 1981. Lynda had been employed with Citi Financial as a loan officer, and later with UDS, where she retired in 2019. She was a member of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church in Akron. Lynda enjoyed hiking, walking,...
Jean Ann Quinn
Nov 2, 2023
STOW - Jean Ann Quinn passed on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at home amongst loved ones, at the age of 97. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon, of Columbus; son, Chris, and his wife, Tracey (Cosgrove); granddaughter, Emme, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and son, Brian, of Stow. Jean was born in White Plains, New York, into a large loving Italian family...
Robert (Bob) C. Ray
Nov 2, 2023
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Robert C. Ray, 91, died November 2, 2023. Born at home in Akron, Bob cheerfully lived a life of service to others, his church, and his country. He served in the United States Navy, including deployments to Thule, Greenland and the Mediterranean Sea. Following his discharge, Bob returned to Akron, married, and hired on...
Andrew (Andy) F. Eisenman
Nov 2, 2023
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Andrew (Andy) F. Eisenman, 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on November 2, 2023, at The Village at St. Edward in Fairlawn, Ohio. Born December 11, 1932, in Oil City, Pennsylvania, Andy was married to Barbara Gaj Eisenman, who preceded him in death one year ago. Andy was always sharp and...
Brian R. Stelmarski
Nov 1, 2023
HUDSON - Brian R. Stelmarski, 50, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2023.
He was born in Cleveland on July 3, 1973, the son of Ronald and Candace Stelmarski. Brian married his loving wife, Debra (Tomaino) Stelmarski, on October 18, 1997. They enjoyed a 26-year journey together and were blessed with three beautiful...
Carolyn D. Weiss
Nov 1, 2023
KENT - Carolyn D. Weiss, 96, died November 1, 2023
She was born in Kent on September 26, 1927, to the late Chester and Cecelia Raber.
A lifetime area resident, she retired from Davey Tree after many years of service. Carolyn was an avid fan of the Browns, Cavs,...
