Kenneth Lehman
May 7, 2025
Kenneth H. Lehman,79, of Munroe Falls passed away peacefully on May 7, 2025.
Born on September 25, 1945 in Toledo, OH to the late Ralph and Betty (nee: Snyder) Lehman. Ken lived a full and generous life. He graduated from the University of Toledo, with a degree in civil engineering and began his long and dedicated career...
Karen Lou Vargo
May 5, 2025
Karen L. Vargo (Becker), 85, went to be with her beloved husband Ron on Monday, May 5, 2025. Karen was born in Akron in 1939 to the late Louis and Ethel Becker and was a lifelong area resident. Karen was a nurse at Akron General for 44 years, rising to rank of supervisor before retirement. She always...
Martin John Vronick
May 3, 2025
Martin John Vronick (90) passed away on May 3, 2025. He was born on October 29, 1934, at home in Tallmadge, Ohio. He married Rose Marie Wilsac in 1962 and their marriage spanned over 60 years until she preceded him in death in 2023. Their greatest joy was raising their daughters Kyra Grathwohl and Mia (Steve) Rohweder....
Blake Ivan Weller
May 1, 2025
Blake Ivan Weller, 104, passed away May 1, 2025 in Wheaton, Illinois. Blake was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania on May 19, 1920 to Howard and Elda nee Weaver. He was very proud to have grown up in Akron but still had deep roots to his relatives in Pennsylvania. Blake attended Hower Trade School. He was a man...
Shelby Lynne Stevens Kennedy Spinner
Apr 30, 2025
Shelby Lynne Stevens Kennedy Spinner, born September 9, 1999, who had her 'gotcha' day November 8, 1999, passed away April 30, 2025. Shelby fought her battle with cancer from January 23, 2024 until April 30, 2025. She did so with grace, dignity, and courage. She is survived by her husband John Noah Spinner; her parents Scott &...
Samuel Richard Dodson
Apr 29, 2025
MSGT Samuel R. Dodson 89, passed away on April 29,2025.
Sam was born in Akron to the late Samuel and Mae Dodson. He was one of six brothers and served 20 years in the United States Air Force. He was an avid fisherman and loved spending his time on the lake.
Sam is...
Michael Olson
Apr 28, 2025
Michael Olson, 74, passed away Monday, April 28, 2025. He was born in Ravenna and was a resident of Cuyahoga Falls. He was employed by Walmart for 19 years and happily retired in 2012. Golfing and his dogs, Mickey and Minnie were then his passions. He was preceded in death by his father, Stanley Olson; and his...
John 'Jack' Karl Wilson
Apr 28, 2025
John K. 'Jack' Wilson, 81, passed away April 28, 2024. Jack was born in Akron on December 27, 1943 to the late Les & Jean Wilson. He was a 1961 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School, where he was an inter-city conference all-star. He served his country in the US Army and spent one tour of duty...
George Lawrence Mcwilliams
Apr 19, 2025
George McWilliams, 21, beloved son and brother, has gone home to Heaven with Jesus. George was born December 26, 2003 in Akron to Larry and Helen McWilliams. He attended Immaculate Heart of Mary Grade School and was a 2022 graduate of Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy. While he passed before finishing his recreation, park, and tourism management degree, he was...
Gregory Thomas Shook
Apr 17, 2025
Gregory T. Shook, 63, passed away on April 17, 2025. Greg was born on September 18, 1961 to Tom & Joanne Shook and was a 1979 graduate of Tiffin Calvert High School. Greg worked most of his career as a salesman in the industrial knife industry, criss-crossing the country while building multiple businesses over 30-plus years. He closed his...
Carol Lyn Mcfarland (Spoerndle)
Apr 17, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carol Lyn McFarland, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, who departed this world peacefully on April 17, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on December 27, 1949, in Akron, Ohio, to the late James and Leona (nee Wilhelm) Spoerndle, Carol led a life marked by compassion, dedication,...
Theresa Marie (Lavery) Naska
Apr 15, 2025
Theresa Marie Naska, 71, passed away peacefully, in her daughter's arms, on April 15, 2025. Theresa was born on October 8, 1953 in Akron to the late James & Delores Lavery, and was a 1971 graduate of Kenmore High School. She was a resident of Cuyahoga Falls for over 40 years. Theresa married the love of her...
Alfred Joseph Magoline, Jr., Md
Apr 14, 2025
Alfred "Fred" Joseph Magoline Jr., MD passed away peacefully on April 14, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy of compassion, service, and unwavering love. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, physician, and friend, Fred's life was a masterclass in kindness, humility, and generosity. Born on August 1, 1935, in Brooklyn, New York, to Alfred and Anna Rose Magoline, Fred...
Robert Lee Burse
Apr 14, 2025
Robert Lee Burse, 77, passed away April 14, 2025. Robert was born August 28, 1947 in Akron to William and Hazel Burse. He graduated from Copley High School. Robert co-owned Ohio Mechanical Handling Company with his brother William "Bud." He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Robert was a member of many...
Jessica Ann Lachowski
Apr 14, 2025
Ms. Jessica Ann Lachowski, age 42, passed away on April 14, 2025. Jessica was a true light and a solid voice of guidance for everyone she was around. She was wise beyond her years and always made kids comfortable being kids. She treated all of them as if they were her own and they loved GaGa. She...
Ronald Nicholas Santoro
Apr 13, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Ronald Nicholas Santoro, Jr. on Sunday, April 13th, 2025. Ron was born on April 6, 1962 in Port Chester, New York to the late Ronald Sr. and Nancy Santoro. He grew up in Cuyahoga Falls and was a 1980 graduate of Woodridge High School. Ron...
Frank Joseph Taormina
Apr 11, 2025
Frank "Frankie" Joseph Taormina, II, 54, passed away unexpectedly on April 11, 2025. Frankie was born in Akron to Frank and Ethel Taormina and graduated from Garfield High School in 1989, where he played baseball and other sports. He was very loved by many, and his infectious laugh and smile were unforgettable. In addition to his parents,...
Philomena Ann Herold
Apr 11, 2025
Philomena Ann Herold (Stribbling), passed away on April 11, 2025 after a brief illness at the age of 92. Ann was born in Leicester England on January 17, 1933 to John and Mary Stribbling and was the seventh child of eight children. She attended Saint Peter School in Leicester and Holy Cross School. During her school years...
Janet Santos
Apr 10, 2025
Janet Santos passed away peacefully in Raleigh NC on April 10, 2025. She was born in Munroe Falls Ohio on March 22, 1933. Janet and her husband Joe lived in the Cuyahoga Falls area for over 80 years prior to moving to NC to be closer to her daughter and their grandchildren. Janet was the Matriarch of...
Elaine (Lumley) Ratzer
Apr 8, 2025
Elaine was a loving wife to Bill and a loving mother to daughter Shannon (David Lubin) and son Tony (Allen) and grandmother to Zenny, Zion, and Zuri and Scott. She is survived by her husband, her two children, their spouses, sisters Debi (Jeff) and Nancy (Keith), sister-in-law Pam (Ralph), brothers-in-law Larry (Marla), Joe (Becky), John (Sarah), Jon (Chiu Min),...
