Obituaries

Mar 28, 2025

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Matilda (Toots) H. Rocko, 90, entered into the arms of Jesus on March 28, 2025. Born in Weirton, WV, Matilda was a lifetime resident of Cuyahoga Falls. She graduated from The Ohio Valley Hospital School of Nursing and retired as the Nurse Manager of Westside Family Practice at Akron General Medical Center. After retirement,...

Mar 28, 2025

FAIRLAWN - Mildred (Millie) Poppenhouse , 98, passed away on March 28, 2025.

Born in Akron, Millie was a dedicated mother who raised seven children and later retired as a teacher from the Akron and Canton Public Schools.  She was a graduate of the University of Akron and was a member...

Mar 28, 2025

CUYAHOGA FALLS - David George Mercer, 67, passed away March 28, 2025. Born in Akron, he was a lifelong resident of Cuyahoga Falls. David was a 1976 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School, and a U.S. Army veteran. David had been employed with the United States Postal Service, starting off as a letter carrier and working his way up to...

Mar 28, 2025

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Kay Ann Christopher-Richards, 56, died unexpectedly on March 28, 2025.

Born in Akron, and a lifetime area resident, she was raised in Stow and graduated from Stow-Munroe Falls High School, Class of 1987.  Kay was an extremely caring and giving person, she had a passion for animals, family and friends....

Mar 26, 2025

WARREN - Lucinda L. Springston, 65, died March 26, 2025. Born in Steubenville, she was raised in Stow and, along with her husband, built their family in Cuyahoga Falls. She and her husband have been residents of Dundee, Michigan, since 2008 and recently returned to Mineral Ridge, Ohio, to be closer to family. Lucinda had a passion...

Mar 23, 2025

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Charles (Chuck) Wetzel, 65, passed away on March 23, 2025. Chuck was born on July 6, 1959, in Akron, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, Duane and Louise Wetzel; sister, Ginny Hubbard, and brother-in-law, Cecil Marxen. He is survived by his loving wife, Debbie Wetzel; sons, Brandon (Emily) Wetzel and Benjamin...

Mar 19, 2025

AKRON - Doris I. Hastings, 87, died March 19, 2025.

Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, she had been a resident of Ohio since young adulthood. She enjoyed many activities such as decoupage, macramé, sewing, camping, visiting with friends, ceramics, gardening, watching sports, stained glass, bird watching, playing bingo, eating and visiting at...

Mar 18, 2025

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Mrs. Rosaline Klaben (nee Savo),

on Monday, March 31, 2025, at 10 AM, please click the link below, then select "video resources" under the menu:

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Mar 18, 2025

STOW - Marie Alice Nuetzel, 89, died March 18, 2025.

Marie was born on June 24, 1935, to Carl and Alice Daiber in Cleveland, Ohio. She graduated from West Tech High School with her sister by heart, "Little" Marie, in 1953. After graduation, she worked as a secretary for Hankins Container Company until...

Mar 17, 2025

GREEN - Michael W. Gungle, 86, of Green, passed away peacefully March 17, 2025.

Born in Akron, and the son of the late Mike and Donna (Bucklew) Gungle, Michael was a proud graduate of South High School, where he enjoyed playing sports like basketball, football, swimming, and running track. Following high school, Mike...

Mar 14, 2025

STOW - William H. McCloud, Jr., 77, passed away bravely March 14, 2025. Born on May 15, 1947, in Logan, WV, he moved to Ohio at the age of seven and was a resident of Stow since 1980. William was a graduate of Kent State University and had been employed as a motor design engineer. He was...

Mar 14, 2025

STOW - Virginia (Slavens) Miller, 85, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025. Born and raised in Peninsula, Ohio, she was a resident of Stow since 1962, and a member of the Stow Community United Church of Christ, where she was involved in the Women's Fellowship Group for several years. She loved her visits from her girls...

Mar 14, 2025

STOW - Albert (Bud) Parkhill, 81, passed away March 14, 2025. Born in Grafton, WV, he was a resident of Stow since 1958 and had retired from Ford Motor Company. Bud was an avid hunter and handyman who enjoyed fishing, camping, gardening, and cooking. Preceded in death by his parents, Kelvin Kenneth and Alma Louise (nee Zumbro)...

Mar 13, 2025

STOW - Jack R. Holt, 91, died March 13, 2025. Born in Doylestown, OH, he was a resident of Stow since 1967, a proud U.S. Army veteran, and had been employed as a production supervisor with Goodyear - Stow Mold Plant. Following retirement, he worked as a handyman throughout Stow and Silver Lake and became a valued...

Mar 12, 2025

AKRON - Richard (Rick) Arnold Thompson, 62, passed away unexpectedly on March 12, 2025. Rick is survived by his children, Susan and Frank; mother, Ruth Thompson; brother, James Michael (Connie) Thompson, and former wife, Janet Thompson. Rick worked for the Cuyahoga Falls Service Department for many years.

Mar 10, 2025

STOW - Mary Judith (Judy) Jamieson, 85, passed away with her family by her side March 10, 2025. Born in Midland, MD, she was a resident of Stow since 1971. Judy had been employed with Alltel as a representative, retiring in 1993. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Judy was an avid Cleveland Indians...

Mar 10, 2025

AKRON - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ashley Fay-Johnson, a beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, who left us on March 10, 2025, at the age of 38. Ashley was known for her unwavering love, kindness, and strength, touching the lives of everyone she met. Born on December 4, 1986, Ashley...

Mar 10, 2025

STOW - Jamie Douglas White, 36, of Stow, Ohio, passed away suddenly on March 10, 2025. He was born in Akron, Ohio, in 1988, to Douglas and Jeanne White. His wide eyes, inquisitive spirit, and expressive mannerisms had captivated everyone he encountered since. Jamie attended Stow Munroe-Falls High School before heading off to Ohio University, where he...

Mar 9, 2025

STOW - Mrs. Joann L. Jacobson-Kirsch, 59, passed away on March 9, 2025. Born on March 16, 1965, in St. Petersburg, Florida to her mother, Treva Robishaw (Dan) Lance, of Akron, Ohio, and her father, the late Jon R. Jacobson, of Johnson City, Tennessee, Joann grew up in Akron on Garry Road. She graduated in 1984 from...

Mar 9, 2025

STOW - Burke Charles Stephens, 80, passed away March 9, 2025. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Stephens and mother, Wilma (Billie) Stephens. Burke is survived by his wife, Lidia; daughters, Michelle (Andrew) Dodd, Lisa (Nicholas) Wren, and Kelly (Richard) Candido; grandchildren, Ryan Dodd, Arnie Dodd, Cassidy Wren, Payton Wren, London, August, Eli, and Luca Candido, as...