Donna Lou (Sullivan) Pickett
Oct 2, 2019
-CUYAHOGA FALLS Donna Pickett, 92, passed away on October 2, 2019. Donna was born in Lansing, MI on September 9, 1927 to the late James & Lavina Sullivan, Donna had been a Cuyahoga Falls resident for over 55 years. Donna is survived by her son Mark (Jeryl) Pickett; grandchildren Leah (Morgan) Russell & Matthew (Katie) Pickett; great-grandchildren...
Philomena Zimmerman
Sep 30, 2019
Philomena Zimmerman, 92, passed away Monday, September 30, 2019 in Akron. Philomena is survived by her husband of 42 years, Albert Zimmerman; children John (Song) Hallam, Nancy Hallam, Celeste Hallam, and Laura Rense; bonus daughters Cathy Nahacky and Karen Kemerer; grandchildren Emily Hallam, Nicole, Ricky, Clare, & Zef Vesel, Seth Hallam, and Sarah & Allison Rense; and...
Timothy Allen Benton
Sep 29, 2019
Timothy Allen Benton, 56 passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at his home. He was born in Akron and was a printer by trade having been employed by Austin Tape & Label. He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Linda (Garman) Benton. He is survived by his daughters, Abbigail and Megan Benton; mother of his...
Rose Sekicky
Sep 26, 2019
Rose (Ruzica) Sekicky, 82, passed away September 26, 2019 after a brief illness. Rose was born in Zemum, Yugoslavia (now Serbia) on March 18, 1937 to Sofija (nee Bielich) and Chedomir Miskovic. She grew up and attended primary and secondary school in her mother's hometown of Srbobran, in the Backa region of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina. In 1956,...
Lawrence E. Stone
Sep 25, 2019
Larry Stone, 65, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving wife and family, on September 25, 2019, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Born in Akron on September 29, 1953 to Gilbert & Dolores Stone, Larry attended Stow High School. He retired from Frecka Plumbing in 2017 after 27 years. In addition to his father, Larry...
Helen A Elefritz
Sep 23, 2019
Helen A. Elefritz, beloved Wife, Mother, Sister and Friend went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on September 23, 2019. Helen died peacefully at home after a prolonged battle with advanced Ovarian cancer. Helen was born July 30,1938 in the Firestone Park area to George and Helen Segedy (Szabo) Helen graduated from St. Paul's grade school...
Milena (Samardzic) Brdarski
Sep 22, 2019
Milena Brdarski, 67, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019 at her home with her family by her side. Milena was born May 23, 1952 to Slobodan and Radojka (Jovicic) Samardzic in Maricka, Bosnia-Herzegovina. She spent the early part of her life in Belgrade, Serbia, where she met her husband and had her two girls. She...
Amanda Renee Messenger
Sep 21, 2019
-CUYAHOGA FALLS Amanda R. Messenger, 21, went home to be with the Lord on Sep. 21, 2019, after a two year battle with cancer. Born in Cuyahoga Falls on October 9, 1997 to Paul and the late Lisa Messenger, Amanda was a lifetime Falls resident and attended Cuyahoga Falls High School. In addition to her mother, Amanda...
Judy B. (Skidmore) Lord
Sep 20, 2019
Judy Barbara Lord, 71 beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend died September 20, 2019 after a long illness. Born in Akron, Ohio, Judy resided most of her life in Cuyahoga Falls, graduating from Coventry High School in 1966. Preceded in death by her parents, Robert G. Skidmore and Vera (Babe) Skidmore; she is survived...
Alice Mary Newman
Sep 19, 2019
Alice Mary Klein Newman passed from this life into the arms of her loving Savior on Thursday, September 19, 2019. Alice was born in Akron in 1926 to Lawrence and Harriet Wagner Klein. She was proud to be an Akron South High Cavalier, having graduated in the class of June 1944. After high school she worked in...
Gwendolyn Jewel Mullins
Sep 18, 2019
Gwendolyn J. Mullins, 96 went home to be with the Lord on September 18, 2019. She was born in Clay County, West Virginia. Her love for West Virginia remained throughout her entire life. Gwendolyn loved her family, travel, crocheting, cooking and music. She also loved flowers, trees and the outdoors. Gwendolyn was a devout Christian. Her faith in Jesus...
Carl Elbert Baker
Sep 17, 2019
Carl E. Baker, age 85, passed away on September 17, 2019. Carl was born in Greenville Twp, PA to Harvey F. and Louella (Yutzy) Baker. He was employed by Babcock and Wilcox for 40 years, retiring in 1994 as the Power Generation Group Controller. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Carl was preceded in...
Jean Lou (Donnet) Wright
Sep 15, 2019
Jean Lou (Donnet) Wright, 85, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 15, 2019. Her soulmate and husband of 66 years, David G. Wright, preceded her in death by two days. Not wishing to linger on Earth without him, Jean reached for David's outstretched hand...
Christine (Zulick) Graham
Sep 15, 2019
On Sunday, September 15th, 2019, our beloved and dedicated mother, grandmother & great-grandmother, Christine Graham (formerly Holland), passed away peacefully at 101 years young. Christine was born in Wolf Run, Ohio on January 3, 1918 to the late Panco & Mildred Zulick. She worked for Goodyear Aerospace during World War 2 and helped to establish Holland Music Company. However,...
Philip Gast
Sep 14, 2019
Philip Gast, 58, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019. He was born in Leavenworth, Kansas and was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Hudson. Philip was an electrician and was employed by Monty Enterprises. He was also a member of the Interval Brotherhood Home. Philip was a man of many trades. People would say, "If...
John Vincent Kilroy
Sep 13, 2019
John V. Kilroy, 86, passed away Friday, September 13, 2019 at Pleasant View Care Center. Jack was born September 19, 1932 to James and Nora (McDonnell) Kilroy in Akron and had been a Barberton resident since 1963. After graduating from St. Mary High School, he enlisted in the US Navy, serving four years during the Korean War....
Paul Michael Kemper
Sep 13, 2019
-CUYAHOGA FALLS Paul M. 'Mick' Kemper II, 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and sons, on September 13, 2019, after battling health issues for many years. Paul is survived by his wife of 55 years, Alana; his sons Mike (Katy) and Chad (Angie); grandchildren Ben, Kyle, Jason, Skye, Ethan, Riley and Eva; cousins Joyce, Gary and many...
David Gale Wright
Sep 13, 2019
David Gale Wright, 86, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, was suddenly called home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 13, 2019. David always had a smile for everyone, and no one would be a stranger for long. He was born on September 17, 1932 in Green Springs, OH and lived...
Alice E. Pitcher
Sep 12, 2019
Alice E. Pitcher, 91, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019 in Akron. Alice was born in Akron on May 18, 1928, to the late Michael & Mary Sekermestrovich and was a life long area resident. She was a member of the Eagle Club and the Croatian Club and was an avid bowler and golfer & was very proud of her...
Donna Joan (Auden) Ratchford
Sep 12, 2019
Donna Ratchford, 89, died September 12, 2019. She was born in Glen Campbell, Pennsylvania, grew up in Pittsburgh, and lived the rest of her life in Cuyahoga Falls with her beloved husband of 54 years, Harold (Rusty) Ratchford, who preceded her in death. She was a long-time member of Cuyahoga Falls Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death...