Melissa A Taylor
Jan 27, 2020
Melissa Ann Taylor, 50, died on Monday, Jan. 27, of metastatic breast cancer with friends and family by her side. Missy was born on Oct. 30, 1969, in Canton, Ohio, to parents George and Martha Taylor. As a child, she was an early walker but a late talker — which is surprising, considering how much phone time she logged...
Roxy Ann Miller
Jan 26, 2020
Roxy Ann Miller, 71, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2020. Born in Akron on December 13, 1948 to the late Thomas & Sally (Page) Hulsey, Roxy was a 1966 graduate of Green High School. She retired as the director for the Akron Blind Society in 2005, with 25 years of service. She was a member of the Akron...
Mary Varca
Jan 23, 2020
Mary D Arnone Varca Mary Varca, 98 years old, died Thursday, January 23, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born to Giuseppe and Maria Antonia Arnone April 9, 1921 in Akron Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pasquale, sisters Ann Arcuri, Angie Kelly and Rita Scalia; brothers, Joseph and Raymond Arnone. She...
Maxine M. Vargo
Jan 23, 2020
Maxine M. Neumann-Vargo passed away January 23, 2020 in Ypsilanti, Michigan. She was born in Portsmouth, Ohio. She was a graduate of East High School Class of 1946. She worked as a waitress at the Brown Derby and Arts Place. Maxine moved to Michigan in 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ervin and Tessie (Behler) Pyle;...
Peggy Myers
Jan 22, 2020
Peggy Barbara (Hartlaub) Myers (97) passed away on January 22, 2020. Peggy was born in Akron, Ohio on February 9, 1922 to Stella and Charles Hartlaub. She graduated from North High School with honors in 1940. She cultivated her artistic abilities by attending the Cleveland School of Art. At age 19, she was employed by Firestone Tire Company working on...
Ann Christine Tarrant
Jan 21, 2020
Ann Christine Tarrant, 76, passed away on January 21, 2020. She was born on May 5, 1943. Ann was a teacher for 31 years in Michigan and Ohio; 26 years with Cuyahoga Falls Schools. She was a skilled shopper and bargain hunter. She loved traveling with family and friends. Family was most important with three children her highest pride....
Mary Kinsinger
Jan 20, 2020
Mary Russ "Rusty" Kinsinger, 93, of Akron passed away on Jan. 20, 2020, after a short illness. Born in Akron to the late Peter and Anastasia Russ. Mary has been a life-long Akron resident. She was a member of St. Bernard Parish for many years. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert C.; son, Mark; brother Joseph O. Russ; and...
Anna Torok
Jan 19, 2020
Anna Torok, 90, of Stow passed away on January 19 2020. Born in St. Michael, PA to the late Andrew and Anna Kisela, Anna had lived in this area for most of her life. She was member of Holy Family Parish. In 2002 she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael.  Her survivors include sons, Brian (Tammy), Daniel (Kathi),...
Gregory David Enlow
Jan 19, 2020
-CUYAHOGA FALLS Gregory Enlow, 48, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 19. Born in Cleveland, OH on April 1, 1971 to David & Kathleen Enlow, Greg grew up in Cuyahoga Falls and most recently lived in Macedonia. Greg loved Batman & Robin, he loved watching cartoons, going to McDonalds, and having a Coke. His smile was infectious and could...
Josephine M. Justine
Jan 18, 2020
-CUYAHOGA FALLS Josephine Justine, 103, passed away January 18, 2020. She was born in Akron on January 2, 1917 and had lived in Cuyahoga Falls since 1966. She retired from First Merit Bank and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cuyahoga Falls. She was preceded in death by her husband Louis in 1982; sister Elizabeth Vitanza;...
Charles Henry Gall
Jan 18, 2020
-GREENVILLE, SC Charles Gall, 71, formerly of Akron, passed away on January 18, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital in Greenville, SC. Born March 13, 1948 to the late Raymond & Helen Gall, Chuck was a 1967 graduate of Central High School and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from the University of Akron. He...
Jerry Ray Lemasters
Jan 18, 2020
AKRON, OH: Jerry. R. LeMasters, 79, passed away the 18th of January 2020. He was travelling the world at the time of his passing. Jerry spent his youth in central West Virginia. He attended West Virginia University and obtained a degree in Chemical Engineering Electives and U.S. Army Services. After graduation, he went to work for Firestone International Company....
James Melton
Jan 15, 2020
James Brent Melton, age 56, passed away on Wednesday January 15, 2020. Brent was born in Cuyahoga Falls on May 13, 1963 to Jesse R. and Janet L. Melton. Brent graduated from Green High School and worked at the family business, Universal Plating Inc. in Akron, Ohio. Some of his favorite pastimes included drag racing his cars and bikes, snowmobiling,...
Paul George
Jan 15, 2020
The heavens themselves blaze forth the death of princes. -Shakespeare Paul George passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 after a long-fought battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family and friends. Paul graduated from Akron Garfield High School where he was on the swim team. He then earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from The...
Carole Louise (Becker) Gatian
Jan 14, 2020
-CUYAHOGA FALLS Carole Louise Gatian was called home to be with her Lord on January 14th, 2020. Carole was a life-long Akron resident who enjoyed a very active life. In addition to wife and mother of four boys, she was a Cub-Scout Den Mother, belonged to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and the Red Hat Society. She was...
Eleanor Corvin
Jan 13, 2020
-CUYAHOGA FALLS Eleanor Corvin, 90, passed away January 13, 2020. Born in Cuyahoga Falls on February 28, 1929 to the late Frank & Angeline Ronca, Eleanor had been a lifetime resident of Cuyahoga Falls. She was a longtime parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cuyahoga Falls. Along with her husband Gil, Eleanor loved to spend time with her...
Elizabeth T Pagac
Jan 12, 2020
Elizabeth (Betty) Pagac, 93, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Akron City Hospital after a brief illness. Betty was born September 26, 1926 to Justin and Elizabeth (Ondas) Pagac in Akron and had been an area resident her entire life. She was a former member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and was currently a...
Joan Marie (Yuschak) Taffi
Jan 12, 2020
LAKE WYLIE, SC - Joan M. Taffi, 72, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020 after a brief illness. Joan was born in Cuyahoga Falls on June 20, 1947 to the late Nick & Thelma Yuschak. She graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1965 and worked for BF Goodrich. In 1999, Joan transferred to Charlotte, NC. She retired from...
Bruce E. Ward
Jan 11, 2020
Bruce E. Ward, 85 of Munroe Falls passed away on January 11. Born in Akron the son of the late Bruce and Neva Ward, he held a Bachelor of Commercial Sciences from Benjamin Franklin University in DC. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, current member of the American Legion, Cuyahoga Falls post and former member of the VFW. A...
Margaret Joan (Oliver) Lake
Jan 10, 2020
Margaret J. Lake, 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 10, 2020 with her family by her side. Born in Akron, OH she was a lifelong resident of the area. Margaret was first and foremost a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, but also found time to volunteer at Children's Hospital of Akron. She enjoyed horseback riding, gardening, animals, and...
