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Robert Lee Kline

Robert Lee Kline

Sep 14, 2025

Robert Lee Kline Jr., age 52, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio passed away on September 14, 2025.

Robert was a talented graphic designer who spent his career at MONSTERS Unlimited, working alongside his longtime best friend, Patrick Jebber. His creativity and love of art extended beyond his professional life - he was a regular exhibitor at Cleveland's Ingenuity...

Juanita Fay (Rhodes) Lynch

Juanita Fay (Rhodes) Lynch

Sep 14, 2025

Juanita Fay Lynch (Rhodes), originally from West Virginia, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025, in Grove City, Ohio. Also lovingly known as Tommie. She was a devoted nurse, a loving family member, and a woman who touched the lives of many with her warmth, compassion, and unmistakable smile. Juanita dedicated much of her life to caring...

David Earl Pace

David Earl Pace

Sep 12, 2025

David Earl Pace, age 63, passed away in his home on September 12, 2025. He was born April 13, 1962 at Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter, South Carolina. He grew up all over the world, including Okinawa, Japan, North Dakota, New Mexico, and the Philippines traveling with his parents and brother in the Air Force. He...

Robert George Trout

Robert George Trout

Sep 12, 2025

Robert George Trout, 61, of Cuyhoga Falls passed away on September 12, 2025. He is preceded in death by his parents Jacob and Betty (Wagner) Trout. He is survived by his Sister, Cathy (Philip) Culichia; neices Corissa (Taylor), and Morgan; nephews Nate, Jordan (Eve); great nephew Cooper and great neice Charlotte. Robert will be laid to rest...

Jeffrey James Dettling

Jeffrey James Dettling

Sep 8, 2025

Jeffrey "Jeff" Dettling, 54, of Akron, Ohio, passed away September 8. Born to Gene and Joanne Dettling, Jeff grew up in Akron and graduated from Springfield High School. After graduation, he began working at Rohrich Printing before pursuing his passion for music and entrepreneurial ventures. Music was at the heart of Jeff's life. A self-taught guitarist, he...

Walter Robert Strugala

Walter Robert Strugala

Sep 7, 2025

Walter Robert Strugala, 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Walt was born in Colver, Pennsylvania to the late Walter and Mary Ann Strugala. In 1967, he and his high school sweetheart, Nancy, moved to Ohio to begin their life together and raise a family. Walt worked as a dedicated...

Marilyn Mae Wagner

Marilyn Mae Wagner

Sep 5, 2025

Marilyn Wagner, 76, passed away September 5, 2025 surrounded by her family. Marilyn was born June 4, 1949 to Walter and Frances Brahler nee Katich. She was an avid bowler. Marilyn also loved to watch game shows and read. Her greatest joy in life was being Nana. In addition to her parents, Marilyn was preceded in death...

Brenda  Hazelett Hook

Brenda Hazelett Hook

Sep 5, 2025

Brenda Marie Hazelett Hook, who was born on December 6, 1957, to the late Alfred "Homer" and Martha Hazelett (nee: Kovacich), in Akron Ohio, peacefully passed away on September 5, 2025, at the age of 67.

Brenda was preceded in death by her brother Alan Hazelett. as well as her parents.

Brenda resided in Stow,...

Robert Lowell Dannemiller

Robert Lowell Dannemiller

Sep 4, 2025

Robert Dannemiller, 78, passed away September 4, 2025 surrounded by family. Bob was born in Cuyahoga Falls on November 18, 1946 to Raymond and Frances Dannemiller nee Carpenter. He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School and then Kent State University. Bob retired from the Kent State University Book Store after more than 30 years of service. He...

Forrest Allen Megenhardt

Forrest Allen Megenhardt

Sep 3, 2025

Forrest Allen Megenhardt, 68, passed away September 3, 2025, after battling colon cancer. Forrest was born in Akron on April 4, 1957 to the late James & Margaret Megenhodt and was a 1976 graduate of North High School. Throughout his life, Forrest had many different careers. He was a truck driver, a welder, a machinist, a bus driver, he...

Josephine (Rahal) Moore

Josephine (Rahal) Moore

Aug 31, 2025

Josephine "Jo" Moore, 98, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 31, 2025. Jo was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She spent 33 years at Timken Company and 35 years volunteering at Mercy Hospital. She was a longtime member of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church. Jo loved cooking and hosting friends and family. Jo is survived...

Katherine (Klein) Lake

Katherine (Klein) Lake

Aug 31, 2025

Katherine Lake (nee Klein), 81, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025. Although of German descent, Kathy was born on November 13, 1943 in Vucevci, Yugoslavia, to Barbara & John Klein. When she was a child, "Katarina" and her family set sail on the SS Ernie Pyle, immigrating to the United States where they settled in Akron....

Richard S. Wilson K8Amx

Richard S. Wilson K8Amx

Aug 28, 2025

Richard S. Wilson, 78, passed away August 28, 2025 after a brief illness. Richard was born November 30, 1946 in Coshocton, OH to John W. and Virginia Wilson nee Ralph. He graduated from Newcomerstown High School in 1964. Richard attended Kent State University and graduated from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. His career began as a...

Joan M. Stricker (Zygey)

Joan M. Stricker (Zygey)

Aug 21, 2025

Joan M. Stricker, nee Zygey, 92 of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2025. Joan was born at Chicago, Illinois to the late Andrew and Frances Zygey. She met her husband, Walter P. Stricker while he attended Chicago Aeronautical University and in 1949, they were married after he graduated. They relocated to Ohio after their wedding. Sadly,...

Barbara R. Cawley (Long)

Barbara R. Cawley (Long)

Aug 20, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara R. Cawley, a beloved mother and cherished friend, who left the world on August 20, 2025, at the age of 95. She was born on September 2, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Joseph and Catherine (nee Oelker) Long, Barbara dedicated her life to her family...

Lorraine Lillian (Cross) Livingston

Lorraine Lillian (Cross) Livingston

Aug 20, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Lorraine Lillian Livingston (Cross) announces her passing on August 20, 2025, at the age of 71. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her.Lorraine was born in Sarnia, Ontario, to Arthur and Margaret Cross. She grew up with five siblings and maintained strong family connections throughout...

Jon Dain Durigg

Jon Dain Durigg

Aug 20, 2025

Jon Dain Durigg, 86, passed away on August 20, 2025.

Dain was born in Jewett, OH on August 6, 1939 to Chester & Faye Durigg and graduated from Harvey High School in Painesville. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in industrial technology from Kent State University. He taught Shop for Brunswick Public Schools and later worked...

Virginia "Ginger" A. (Swesey) Dewey

Virginia "Ginger" A. (Swesey) Dewey

Aug 18, 2025

Virginia 'Ginger' A. Dewey, 78, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025 after a lengthy illness. Ginger was born in Akron on March 15, 1947 to the late Francis M. Swesey, II & Lillian (Swesey) Hulmes and attended South High School. Ginger worked her way through school while raising five kids and earned both her Bachelor's and...

Donald Dean Sprowls

Donald Dean Sprowls

Aug 17, 2025

Donald 'Donny' Dean Sprowls, 68, passed away with his family by his side, on August 17, 2025. Donny was born in Akron on July 30, 1957 and was a graduate of Garfield High School. He worked in the printing industry for nearly 40 years. Donny enjoyed painting and gardening and was a suffering Cleveland sports fan. He...

Richard Virgil Green

Richard Virgil Green

Aug 16, 2025

Richard V. Green, 81, passed away peacefully Saturday August 16, 2025 with family at his side. Richard was born in Akron to the late Robert and Naomi Green. A graduate of Garfield High School and the University of Akron, he went on to work for Continental/General Tire for over 40 years. In his retirement, Richard and his...