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Obituaries

February 7, 2010

David James Snedden Worked for Hoover Co. David James Snedden, 57, of Carrollton, died Jan. 3, 2010, following a battle with lung cancer. Born Aug. 27, 1952, in Akron to David and Gertrude Snedden, Mr. Snedden moved to Carrollton in 1975 with his wife,... Read Story.

ROBERT J. POTTS II

February 7, 2010

Robert J. Potts II Served in U.S. Air Force Robert J. Potts II "Weez," 50, of Cuyahoga Falls, died Jan. 1, 2010. He was a lifelong Akron resident and member of the Buchtel High School Class of '77. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a lead man... Read Story.

CHARLES TAYLOR MCDANIEL

February 7, 2010

Charles Taylor McDaniel Grandfather of seven Charles Taylor McDaniel, born Feb. 8, 1938, died in his home Dec. 29, 2009. Mr. McDaniel was retired from the Iron Workers, and was an avid golfer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Gladys... Read Story.

RALPH E. (SONNY) HOLTON

February 7, 2010

Ralph E. (Sonny) Holton Korean War veteran Ralph E. (Sonny) Holton, 79, died unexpectedly at his home in Cuyahoga Falls on Jan. 3, 2010. Mr. Holton was born in Conway, Pa. on June 11, 1930. He served as a Marine and was a veteran of the Korean War. Mr.... Read Story.

RICHARD F. CRISS

February 7, 2010

Richard F. Criss Was a retired officer in Army National Guard Richard F. "Dick" Criss, 74, died Jan. 19, 2010. Born in Oakland, Md., he lived in the Cuyahoga Falls area for the last 53 years. Dick retired as a first lieutenant in the Army National Guard... Read Story.

JEAN F. CARNER

February 7, 2010

Jean F. Carner Member of Falls Baptist Temple Jean F. Carner, 83, died Jan. 21, 2010 at her residence. Mrs. Carner was born in Cuyahoga Falls where she resided her entire life and was a member of the Falls Baptist Temple. Preceded in death by her... Read Story.

ANN S. CALL

January 31, 2010

Ann S. Call Grandmother of 13 Ann S. Call, 86, of Cuyahoga Falls, died Jan. 24, 2010. Preceded in death by sisters Audrey Marsh and Emmagene Bohlander, she is survived by her husband Larry; sons Don (Laurie), Joe (Thelma), Jim (Fran) and Rick (Jan); 13... Read Story.

GARY SCOTT SCHLEY

January 31, 2010

Gary Scott Schley Tallmadge High School graduate Gary Scott Schley, 66, died Jan. 12, 2010, at Akron General Medical Center. Born in Akron on Oct. 25, 1943 to the late Ralph and Pauline Schley, Mr. Schley had been a lifetime area resident. He was a 1962... Read Story.

MATTHEW B. POELKING

January 31, 2010

Matthew B. Poelking World War II veteran Matthew B. Poelking, 85, died at his residence Jan. 10, 2010. Mr. Poelking was born in Lakewood, had resided in Cuyahoga Falls since Oct. 1 and previously lived in California for 25 years and Ohio prior to that.... Read Story.

MERRIL G. LOVELACE

January 31, 2010

Merril G. Lovelace Korean War veteran Merril G. Lovelace, 81, died Jan. 18, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Lovelace was born in Akron and had resided in Cuyahoga Falls his entire life. He retired as a carpenter out of Local 639, was a member... Read Story.

PATRICIA BAUMAN GRITTON

January 31, 2010

Patricia Bauman Gritton Children's librarian Patricia Bauman Gritton, age 93, a Cuyahoga Falls resident who actively maintained a lifelong interest and involvement in her hometown, died Dec. 31, 2009. She was the daughter of Paul A. and Nellie Bauman,... Read Story.

RAYMOND H. DROWN

January 31, 2010

Raymond H. Drown World War II veteran Raymond H. Drown, 83, of Cuyahoga Falls, died unexpectedly on Jan. 1, 2010 at Akron City Hospital. Born in Rittman, on May 10, 1926 to the late George and Velma Drown, Mr. Drown had been a lifetime area resident. He... Read Story.

JOHN L. DARAGO

January 31, 2010

John L. Darago Played football for Notre Dame John L. Darago, 77, son of Barbara (Schlaker) Darago and Walter Darago (deceased) died Jan. 1, 2010. Born in Akron, Mr. Darago was a lifetime resident of the area. Mr. Darago was a 1950 graduate of St.... Read Story.

DOROTHY A. BALDINGER

January 31, 2010

Dorothy A. Baldinger Worked for Western Union Dorothy A. Baldinger, 96, died Dec. 30, 2009. Mrs. Baldinger was born in Toledo and had resided in Cuyahoga Falls the past 10 years and previously in Toledo and Mt. Vernon. She had worked as a... Read Story.

SAM F. GALLIMORE

January 24, 2010

Sam F. Gallimore Longtime resident Sam F. Gallimore, 89, of Stow, died Jan. 8, 2010. Mr. Gallimore was born in Akron and has resided in Stow the past 34 years. He graduated from Hower High School, then served in the U. S. Army in the 82nd Airborne... Read Story.

ADRIAN AARON TRACHSEL

January 24, 2010

Adrian Aaron Trachsel World War II veteran Adrian Aaron Trachsel died at home surrounded by his family on Dec. 29, 2009. Born in New Philadelphia on May 11, 1918, Mr. Trachsel lived most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls, although he most fondly remembered... Read Story.

RICHARD E. STRECKER SR.

January 24, 2010

Richard E. Strecker Sr. World War II veteran Richard E. Strecker Sr., was born on Feb. 20, 1926, and died on Dec. 30, 2009 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was preceded in death by his wife Marilyn, after 55 years of marriage,... Read Story.

GERALD A. ROMESBERG

January 24, 2010

Gerald A. Romesberg Served in U.S. Army Gerald A. Romesberg, 69, died Dec. 30, 2009. Mr. Romesberg was born in Wilson Creek, Pa., and had resided in Akron for the past 40 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from Chrysler in Twinsburg after 33... Read Story.

ROSEMARIE KENNEDY

January 24, 2010

Rosemarie Kennedy Worked for Roadway Express Rosemarie Kennedy, 91, died Dec. 27, 2009. She was a lifelong resident of the Akron area, living in Cuyahoga Falls for the last 62 years. Mrs. Kennedy retired in 1986 as an executive secretary for Roadway... Read Story.

VIRGINIA MULHOLLAND

January 24, 2010

Virginia Mulholland Grandmother of nine Virginia Mulholland, 82, died Dec. 30, 2009. Mrs. Mulholland was born in Wapakoneta, and resided in Alliance for the past 25 years. She worked as a legal secretary for Geigert, Teeple, Smith and Hahn and was a... Read Story.

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