Timothy (Tim) J. Francis
Oct 25, 2024
STOW - Timothy J. Francis passed away at his home on October 25, 2024, at the age of 79.
Born in Cleveland, Tim was a proud graduate of Chanel High School and Gannon University in Erie, PA, where he cultivated a lifelong love of history, a career in sales, and a strong commitment...
Rochelle (Shelly) Criss
Oct 24, 2024
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Rochelle (Shelly) Criss, 65, passed away peacefully to her spot in heaven at 11:06 AM on October 24, 2024. Shelly was born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, on June 14, 1959, she grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, and attended the Cuyahoga Falls City School District. After graduation, she married Joseph Criss, to whom she had...
Judy Joyce Taylor
Oct 23, 2024
BARBERTON - Judy Joyce Taylor, 76, died October 23, 2024. Born January 13, 1948, she had been a resident of Barberton since 2011. Judy was employed with National City Bank as a bank teller, where she loved working and has since retired. She absolutely adored her cat “Baby”, growing roses, and collecting turtles. Preceded in death by...
Meaghan Taylor Pugh
Oct 20, 2024
MANTUA - Meaghan Taylor Pugh, 22, died October 20, 2024. Born in Akron, and raised in Cuyahoga Falls, she had been a resident of Mantua since 2018. Meaghan had been employed with her family’s business, Falls Metal Fabricators and Industrial Services, as a secretary. She was an artist who enjoyed painting, collecting crystals, pineapples, her crocs, and...
Melissa E. Moseley
Oct 17, 2024
STOW - Melissa E. Moseley (1962-2024). Born April 7, 1962, in Akron, Ohio, Melissa E. Moseley, 62, lived a full life with warmth and love from friends and family alike, until her sudden and tragic passing on October 17, 2024.
Having spent most of her life as an accountant after completing her associate’s...
Jean Ann Sullivan
Oct 16, 2024
BRIMFIELD TWP. – Jean Ann Sullivan, 73, died October 16, 2024. Born in Akron, she has been a resident of Brimfield since 1988. Jean had been employed with Summit Christian School as a music teacher for 17 years, and Target for 10 years. She was a lifelong member of Chapel Hill Church, actively involved with the youth...
Jeanette V. Baltus
Oct 14, 2024
M UNROE FALLS - Jeanette V. Baltus, 91, passed away on October 14, 2024. Jeanette is survived by her children, Stephen N. Baltus and Annette M. (Robert) Oborn; grandchildren, Allison M. (Alex) Terlacher and Patrick R. (Emma Wolff) Oborn, as well as her sister, Rosemary Karlovec. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen; parents Nicholas...
Fredric Schuett
Oct 12, 2024
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Fredric Schuett, 80, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2024. Fredric was an educator and administrator for the Akron Public Schools for 35+ years. He enjoyed working in the yard, camping, volunteering, traveling, and most of all, was a proud father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Linda McCarl; children, Julie (Joseph)...
Miller O. Loeffler
Oct 10, 2024
STOW - Miller O. Loeffler, 73, passed away on October 10, 2024.
Miller was born in Martins Ferry, resided in Bellaire most of his life, and moved to Stow after retirement. He retired from Murray Energy in 2013 after working many years in the coal mines. Miller was a beloved husband, father, grandfather,...
Michael (Mike) Anthony Meeker
Oct 6, 2024
STOW - Michael Anthony Meeker, 80, passed away on October 6, 2024.
Mike was an avid fisherman and loved spending time outdoors with his grandchildren. Mike bled brown and orange as a Cleveland Browns fan. He was also an avid fan of Notre Dame and all Northeast Ohio sports teams.
Patty Lou Tweedy
Oct 5, 2024
STOW - Patty Lou Tweedy passed into her heavenly home on October 5, 2024.
Patty was a loving wife and mother, and nothing brought her more joy than that. She loved her family and singing in the choir at His Ministry for over 50 years.
She was preceded in...
Virginia C. Bilovecky
Oct 1, 2024
MUNROE FALLS - Virginia C. Bilovecky, 77, passed away October 1, 2024. She was born July 20, 1947, in Akron Ohio. Virginia graduated from Ellet High School in 1965 and went on to receive a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education from Kent State University in 1969. She was a teacher for 34 years with one year in...
Charles R. (Rich) Brigaman
Oct 1, 2024
STOW - Charles R. (Rich) Brigaman, 87, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024.
Rich was born September 5, 1937, in Luxor, PA to Charles H. and Caroline M. Brigaman (nee Henry).
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Etta Brigaman; daughters and sons-in-law, Cheryl and David...
Kenneth (Ken) Aupperle
Oct 1, 2024
AKRON - Kenneth Aupperle, age 77, of Akron, OH, passed away on October 1, 2024.
Ken was preceded in death by his wife, Louise (nee Bisson) Aupperle. Ken was also preceded in death by his second wife, Connie (nee Marsh) Aupperle.
He is survived by his children, Kristopher (Shannon),...
Marsha A. Craft
Sep 30, 2024
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Marsha A. Craft, 80, passed away September 30, 2024. She was born July 19, 1944, in Akron, Ohio. Marsha attended Akron Public Schools from K-12 and went on to receive a Bachelor of Education from Kent State University in 1966 and a Master of Education from Kent in 1969. She taught first grade for...
Carol Anne Simpson (Nee Sanders)
Sep 29, 2024
HUDSON - Carol Anne Simpson (nee Sanders), 81, went to her heavenly home on September 29, 2024, after a short battle with leukemia.
Carol (or Carol Anne to family) was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to Anne Jacobs Sanders and William Golden Sanders, on April 30, 1943.
Carol was preceded...
Jerry L. Hawkins
Sep 28, 2024
STOW - Jerry L. Hawkins, 88, died September 28, 2024. Born in Alliance, he was a resident of Munroe-Falls from 1962 to 2007, shortly after retirement, he resided in Cuyahoga Falls. Jerry was a U.S. Marine veteran. He had been employed with Kent State University as an administrator, retiring in 1997. Jerry was a member of Holy...
Elmer J. Carey
Sep 28, 2024
RICHFIELD - Elmer J. Carey, 73, died September 28, 2024.
Born in Cleveland, he has been a resident of Richfield since 2008. Elmer had been employed with Premium Transportation Staffing as CFO, retiring in 2015. He enjoyed golfing, going to casinos, scratch offs, and driving the bus for Revere Local School District.
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Robert W. Jones
Sep 25, 2024
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Robert W. Jones, age 61, passed away on September 25, 2024. Robert was employed by United Disability Services for 21 years, where he lovingly served his clients each day. He enjoyed fishing and scratch off tickets, always looking for the big one. He is survived by the love of his life for 23 years,...
John J. Drabczyk
Sep 24, 2024
HUDSON - John J. Drabczyk, 60, died September 24, 2024. Born March 28, 1964, in Detroit, Michigan. John was a 1982 graduate of Hudson High School, earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering at The Ohio State University and spent his career as a mechanical engineer. John was an avid fan of the Buckeyes AND the...
