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March 14, 2010

Elma Beatrice Roush Great-great grandmother Elma Beatrice Roush, 91, died Feb. 14, 2010. Born in Akron, she was a lifetime member of St. John/St. Paul Lutheran Church where she served in many ministries. She was active in Firestone Park Prime Timers,... Read Story.

DR. JOHN D. HOBENSACK

March 14, 2010

DR. John D. Hobensack Retired pediatrician Dr. John D. Hobensack of Silver Lake died Feb. 12, 2010. Dr. Hobensack was born June 30, 1926 in Akron. He was a Silver Lake resident for 50 years and a longtime member and past deacon at The Church in Silver... Read Story.

MILES FRANK ZITEK

March 14, 2010

Miles Frank Zitek Loved photography Miles Frank Zitek, age 94, died peacefully on Feb. 11, 2010. Mr. Zitek was born on June 28, 1915 to Charles and Mary Zitek and raised with his two older sisters, Helen and Mildred, in Chicago. As a youth he had fond... Read Story.

ELEANOR E. SPISHAK

March 14, 2010

Eleanor E. Spishak Worked at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Eleanor E. Spishak, 75, died unexpectedly Feb. 11, 2010. Born in Windber, Pa., she had been a Cuyahoga Falls resident since 1961. She was the secretary at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church for... Read Story.

MARY GRIFFITH (NEE SPENOSO)

March 14, 2010

Mary Griffith (nee Spenoso) Grew up in Falls Mary Griffith (nee Spenoso), 90, died on Feb. 28, 2010. Born March 1, 1920 in Cuyahoga Falls, she grew up there in her younger years before moving to the Cleveland area, where she lived until her death. Mrs.... Read Story.

MARTHA JORDAN FEDASH

March 14, 2010

Martha Jordan Fedash Member of Falls Travel Club Martha Jordan Fedash, formerly of Niles, died Feb. 21, 2010 at Akron City Hospital. Born Jan. 6, 1922 in Niles, Mrs. Fedash was the daughter of the late Steve and Anastasia (Mestelides) Jordan. She was... Read Story.

CLODAGH E. COLLETTE

March 14, 2010

Clodagh E. Collette Grandmother Clodagh E. Collette, 65, of Akron, died Feb. 13, 2010. Mrs. Collette was a former resident of Albuquerque, N.M., Beaver Falls, Pa., and was raised in Apollo, Pa. She was a 1962 graduate of Apollo Ridge High School and a... Read Story.

BETH OYLER

March 7, 2010

Beth Oyler Worked for Cuyahoga Falls City Schools Beth Oyler, born March 20, 1917, died Feb. 7, 2010. She was born in Scranton, Pa., and was a member of Bethany United Church of Christ of Cuyahoga Falls. She was a graduate of Akron South High School and... Read Story.

TAMMY (SANKOVICH) KINNEY

March 7, 2010

Tammy (Sankovich) Kinney Mother of two Tammy Kinney, nee Sankovich, 50, died peacefully Feb. 1, 2010, with her family by her side. She married her soul mate Ron in 1988. She is survived by husband Ron; son, Bryan (Annie); grandson Zachary; daughter... Read Story.

EMIL F. GERAK

March 7, 2010

Emil F. Gerak Served in U.S. Air Force Emil F. Gerak, 84, died surrounded by family Feb. 4, 2010. He was born in Detroit, and honorably served in the U.S. Air Force before moving to the Akron area in 1962. Mr. Gerak retired from National City Bank after... Read Story.

MARYLU DRESSER

March 7, 2010

Marylu Dresser Worked for the M. O' Neil Co. Marylu Dresser, 85, died Feb. 11, 2010. Born in Mt. Pleasant, Pa., Mrs. Dresser lived nearly her entire life in the Akron/Cuyahoga Falls area. She had worked for the M. O'Neil Co., the Akron Public Library,... Read Story.

AUDREY E. (PAWLAK) CARBONE

March 7, 2010

Audrey E. (Pawlak) Carbone Grandmother of eight Audrey E. Carbone, nee Pawlak, 83, died on Feb. 5, 2010. Mrs. Carbone was born in Brimfield on March 30, 1926, to Elmer and May Adams. She graduated from Kent High School and then completed her Registered... Read Story.

MARY M. BRYAN

March 7, 2010

Mary M. Bryan Member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church Mary M. Bryan, 83, died at her residence Feb. 8, 2010. Mrs. Bryan was born in Neffs, and had resided in Cuyahoga Falls since 1963. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and its Altar and... Read Story.

LOUISE CLAIR (BISSON) AUPPERLE

February 28, 2010

Louise Clair (Bisson) Aupperle Loved to travel Louise Clair (Bisson) Aupperle, of Silver Lake, died Feb. 14, 2010. Born in 1948, she had a passion for reading, travel, puzzles, cross-stitch, movies and Buckeye football. She also enjoyed trips to... Read Story.

WILLIAM HAYDEN ZICKEFOOSE

February 28, 2010

William Hayden Zickefoose Enjoyed coaching William Hayden Zickefoose, 39, died peacefully on Feb. 9, 2010 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Mr. Zickefoose was a dedicated family man who loved sports and the outdoors. He enjoyed coaching,... Read Story.

MARY ROSSI

February 28, 2010

Mary Rossi Involved with parks systems Mary Rossi died Feb. 9, 2010 in Avila Beach, Ca. In large part, Mrs. Rossi's life was family and community involvement. When a candidate for mayor of Cuyahoga Falls suddenly died, she became a write-in candidate. ... Read Story.

LUCILLE ELIZABETH CLAY

February 28, 2010

Lucille Elizabeth Clay World War II veteran Lucille Elizabeth Clay, 86, died Feb. 5, 2010. Mrs. Clay was born in Lakewood, and had served in the U.S. Army during World War II and had resided in Cuyahoga Falls the past 63 years moving here from W.... Read Story.

KAREN E. GORMAN

February 28, 2010

Karen E. Gorman Registered Nurse Karen E. Gorman died Feb. 4, 2010 at 64. She is survived by her children Daniel J. (Misty) Gorman, Frank L. (Becky) Gorman, Theresa M. (Charlie) Nopper, Brian M. (Shelley) Gorman and her 10 grandchildren with one on the... Read Story.

ELLA RHEA WOOD

February 28, 2010

Ella Rhea Wood Member of veterans' groups Ella Rhea Wood, 91, died Feb. 5, 2010. Mrs. Wood was born in Akron, and had lived in Cuyahoga Falls since 1985 before moving to Spencer N.Y. She was a member of and held various positions in Eastern Star,... Read Story.

RALPH DAVID DANNEMILLER

February 28, 2010

Ralph David Dannemiller Member of Holy Family Catholic Church Ralph David Dannemiller, II, 63, died unexpectedly Feb. 3, 2010 at his home. Mr. Dannemiller was born in Akron and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. He was a sports enthusiast who... Read Story.

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