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TALLMADGE - Marjorie "Marge" Louise Johnson, 86, passed away August 2, 2021 after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Josephine Johnson, brother; William A. Johnson and his wife, Ruth; sister, Dorothy Benjamin and sister-in-law, Leona Johnson. She is survived by brothers, Robert Johnson and his wife, Eunice of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio and Donald Johnson of Munroe Falls, Ohio and many nieces and nephews. She was born in Cuyahoga Falls and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School. After graduation Marge was employed with Akron Metallic Gasket Company for about 10 years until the company moved out of town. Then she was employed with Figgie International...

Henry P. Igleheart Jr., 82, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away August 2, 2021. Henry was born October 24, 1938 in Akron, Ohio to Henry and Dorothy Igleheart. He married his high school sweetheart Dolores McMuldren in 1958 and they shared 62 years of marriage. Henry faithfully served his country in the United States Army Intelligence at the Pentagon in Washington D.C. He worked at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for over 45 years. Henry was an active volunteer umpire for Cuyahoga Falls little league, a Lay Minister and head of Cursillo for the Catholic Diocese. He was also very involved with the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Henry is preceded in death by the love of his life, his one and...

Helen Francis Orock (nee Millard) passed away after a short illness on Saturday July 31st, 2021 in her Cuyahoga Falls home of 64 years while spending the day surrounded by family. Helen was born in Fulton, MO on May 31st, 1925 to Ernest & Eva Millard and spent her early years living in Fulton, MO and Columbia, South Carolina before her family eventually settled in the Akron neighborhood of North Hill just before the outbreak of World War II. While attending North High School, where she graduated in 1942, Helen was an outgoing athlete who excelled in basketball as well as track and field. After high school, she married the late Meade Orock and spent a year during WWII living in San...

Akron - James A. Rich, 77, passed away on July 31, 2021. He was born to the late Victor and Ruth Rich on Aug 14, 1943. James served in the Army from 1965 to 1971 during the Vietnam War. After his time in the Army, he began working at Omnova Solutions where upon his retirement, James had 41 years of service. James was a member of St. Martha and later St. Bernard Catholic Church in Akron, Ohio. He also was a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America #717, Cuyahoga Falls Amateur Radio Club, Zeppelin Gun Club, Canton McKinley Rifle and Pistol Club, HOG Riders Group and the Knights of Columbus #2362. James enjoyed people, cheating at golf, riding his motorcycle, spending time with his children...

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Barbara Ann Happeny, 75, passed away July 27, 2021. She was born in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania on December 10, 1945. Barbara earned a Bachelor's degree from Bowling Green State University in 1966. She was a fifth grade school teacher for 32 years and retired from Kent City Schools in 1998. Barbara was also a member of First United Methodist Church. Her greatest joy in life was being a mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Betty Bricker. She is survived by her daughter, Megan (Dean) Wagner; grandchildren, Faith and Chad; and brother, John (Susie) Bricker. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, August 6, 2021, at First United...

Marilyn Strother (nee Keiffer), 89, passed away July 21, 2021. Marilyn was born May 6, 1932 in Bluffton, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her parents, Raymond J. and Anna B. Keiffer. Also, her husband, Dean M. Strother of fifty-two years of marriage. She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth A. Thompson of West Chicago, IL and son, John M. Strother of Cuyahoga Falls, OH; two granddaughters, Moriah N. Thompson of Wheaton, IL and Roxanne N. Threlfall of Minneapolis, MN; and one great-granddaughter, Adele Lucia Thompson of Chicago; and two grandsons, Jesse J. Strother (Candy) of Cuyahoga Falls and Peter D. Thompson (Hannah) of Chicago. Marilyn was a 1954 Winter Quarter graduate of Kent...

Lillian P. Hunsicker, 87, was called home to be with her Lord on July 18, 2021. She was born in Akron and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 63 years. She was a graduate of Kenmore High School and a Sunday School teacher at St. John/St. Paul Lutheran Church. Sewing was her favorite hobby. She was preceded in death by her husband, Al; She is survived by her children, Brenda (Dale) Hoover, Pamela (Don) Coy and Thomas Hunsicker; grandchildren, Jillian (Brandon) Foster and Ryan (Laura) Coy, and six great grandchildren, plus one in the oven and one in heaven. Family/friends may call from 1-4 pm on Sunday, July 25 in the Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home, 1930 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls OH...

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Doris McCormack, 80, passed away on July 18, 2021. She was born to the late Jesse and Edith Lint on August 7, 1940 in Mather, Pennsylvania. Doris was a 50 plus year member of the Bailey Road Christian Church in Cuyahoga Falls. She worked for 18 years serving the children of Cuyahoga Falls, serving, and baking them lunches. Doris enjoyed reading, spending time with her husband Max at their cottage in Michigan, but most of all Doris loved her family. Doris was preceded in death by 4 of her sisters. She will be missed by her husband of 58 years Max; children, Melanie McCormack (Brice Robertson), Max R. (Theresa) McCormack; grandchildren, Jesse McCormack, Adam Bucey; 4...

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Lauren A. Karabatsos (Mangina), 63, passed away July 16, 2021. She was born in Akron to the late Emmett and Patricia Linehan and was a lifelong area resident. Lauren was an insurance agent working for Kelly Insurance for many years. She was a past president of the Akron Claims Association. She is survived by her sons, Robert P. (Lisa) of Akron and Steven J. (Chelsea) Mangina of Seattle, WA; grandson, Mason; she is also survived by her sisters, Diane (Dave) Johnson of AZ, Colleen Stock of VA and Maureen Jones of AZ; and stepfather, Leon Jenkins. The family would like to give special thanks to Akron City Hospital Floor 6 and Floor 3 for their special care. Cremation has...

Edward Aloysius Boles passed away peacefully on July 10, 2021. Edward was born on May 19, 1925 in Akron, Ohio and was a graduate of Akron East High School. He was a U. S. Army, World War II Veteran and served in the South Pacific Theater. After returning from the war, Edward worked as a baker at the Lawson Milk Company and retired after more than 38 years of service. Edward was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years Susan M. Boles, parents Patrick and Mary Boles and brothers Russell & John (Jack) He is survived by his sister Sr. Monica Boles HHM; Sons, Michael Boles (Deborah), Mark Boles and Daughter Maureen Van Rassen (David); Sisters-in law Jean Vondemkamp and Theresa Vargo, 12...

Melvin Eugene Newsome Jr. age 62, passed away on July 5th, 2021. Melvin was born on September 21st, 1958. He was a very loving husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Mel loved working on anything that he could get his hands on; whether that meant working on cars, or doing woodwork for backyard projects. One of his favorite things to do though was going to the car shows on Front Street every summer. Winning ribbons, plaques, and even trophies for the cars he and his daughters worked on together. He enjoyed listening to his rock music and even going to concerts for some of his favorite bands like Deep Purple and Alice Cooper. His life was full of love and laughter...

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Mary Ellen "Lala" Wayco,74, passed away on July 4,2021 after a short illness. The family will receive friends from 10am to 11am on Monday, July 12, 2021 at The Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home 1930 Front St. Cuyahoga Falls. A Funeral Service will be conducted at 11am immediately following the visitation. Interment at Northlawn Memorial Gardens will be held following the funeral service. To read the full obituary, send condolences or sign the guest book visit www.cliffordshoemaker.com

STOW - Roseann Andrus, 75, passed away July 3, 2021. She was born in Akron and resided in Stow for the past 35 years. Roseann was a 1964 graduate of Kenmore High School going on to earn an associate's degree from the University of Akron. She retired from Weight Watchers International after 20 years of service. Roseann was a very active member of Grandview United Methodist Church where she served on the administrative board and was also a member of the United Methodist Women's Group. Preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence W. and Mary Sands; she is survived by her husband of 52 years, Jon; sons, Michael (Beth) and Todd (Leigh); grandchildren, Madison, Olivia, Brooks, Parker and Jack;...

Two years and Archie had not had a MGD or a Marlboro, hard to believe, right! He passed away peacefully Friday, July 2, 2021, and probably started an immediate poker game with Doug, Yaynor, Dan and Colleen, maybe even with Sue's dad and grandma. We hope his cards are dealt as all winners. He was born in Steubenville, January 3, 1943, and preceded in death by his parents Sophia V. (Wierzbicka) Tarr and Andrew V. Tarr. He graduated from Steubenville Central Catholic HS in 1960 and attended Ohio University in Athens Ohio and graduated with a degree in Bachelor of Arts. The salesman in him kicked in after college and worked for Litton McBee where a lot of his business was done on the golf...

Sandra Herceg, 86, of Munroe Falls, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2021. She was born in Akron, OH on December 5th, 1934 to the late Frank and Mary (DePaul) Gifford. Also preceded in death by her brother, Richard Gifford. Sandra is survived by her husband, Thomas Herceg of Munroe Falls; children, Renee (Harry) Dugan, Chuck Yen, Darrin (Leslie) Yen, Mari (Frank) Stams, Jason (Ana) Herceg; brother, Donald (Lois) Gifford; sister, Carole Gifford; grandchildren, Justin Dugan, Katlyn (Christian) Baker, Ryan Dugan, Cheyenne Yen, Kallie Yen, Rhiannon Stams, Mason Stams, Skylar Yen, Jarod Yen, Mia Herceg, and Malakai Herceg; five great grandchildren, and an endless amount of beloved family and...

Nancy Lee Rockhold Born 1930 in Reedsville, OH. Preceded in death by parents, Eva and Charles Chaney; husband, Henry; half-brother, Wade and son-in-law, David Dunbar. She is survived by her children, Dennis (Kathy Rockhold), Deborah (Ray Garner) and Sue Dunbar; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild and special cousin, Joan Ann Beatty. Nancy was loved by so many and will be greatly missed. She was truly kind, generous, and loving. She was an amazing woman who lived a very full life. Friends may call from 6-8 PM of Thursday July 8, 2021 at the Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home 1930 Front St. Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221, where a funeral service will be held at 11...

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Ronnie F. Drope, 72, passed away June 30, 2021. He was a lifelong Cuyahoga Falls resident graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1967. Ron was a Vietnam Veteran serving his country in the U.S. Army. He worked at Kent Machine for 30 years. Ron loved cars, motorcycles and collecting coins. Preceded in death by parents, Donald and Mila; sister, Bary; he is survived by the love of his life, Marlene; his sons, Bryan (Misti) and Andrew (Sarah); grandchildren, Tyler, Marlee, Braeden, Rylee and Lilia and his beloved dog, Lisa. Memorial calling will be held from 5-7 PM on Tuesday July 6, 2021 at the Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home 1930 Front St. Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221....

Shirley Ruth Terrass passed away on June 29, 2021. She was born on January 8, 1935 to Esther and Leo Kirk. Shirley worked her way through school while raising her three children. She earned her doctorate from Kent State in 1983 and became a licensed psychologist. Shirley's calling in life was to help people and she continued to see clients until her death. She was also always there with "free therapy" to help and support all of her friends and family. In addition to her counseling practice, in 2004 Shirley began to work at her daughter's law practice and her son-in-law's counseling practice. This allowed her to help her family and to spend time with them on a daily basis. Her work...

Thomas L. Reese, 70, of Cuyahoga, Falls, passed away peacefully after years of declining health on June 26, 2021. Mr. Reese joined his loving wife of 40 years in their final resting place in Oakwood Cemetery in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Tom was born on October 5, 1950, in Akron, and graduated from St. Vincent High School in 1968. He retired from the University of Akron after 30 years of employment. He has resided in Cuyahoga Falls for many years. He loved his retirement years at the family boat and home on Lake Erie. Before declining health, Tom was an avid golfer. He was preceded in death by wife of 40 years, Ginger in 2009; parents, Robert and Marie Reese; Ginger's parents, Richard and Audrey...

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Candace Toris, 73, passed away on June 26,2021. Candace was born in Akron, on Oct 1,1947 to the late Robert and Pearl Tharp. She was a resident of Cuyahoga Falls since 1973. Candace enjoyed working with youth, which she did for many years. She will be missed by her husband of 54 years, David; daughter, Heidi; Grandchildren, Payton and Andrew; great-grandchild, Isabella; sister, Michele; cousins, Sharon and Robert of MI; and many other family and friends. In lieu of other remembrances memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's research organization of your choice in her name. A private celebration of life will be held in Candaces' Honor. To send condolences or sign the...

Loretta F. Nicholson, lifetime resident of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully at the age of 69. She was born on February 27, 1952, the daughter of the late Victor and Irene Aurand. Loretta retired from On Tap Bar & Grill of Stow, and prior to that she worked at Acme 4 in Hudson for 13.5 years. She will be dearly missed by her lifelong partner, Robert Yost. Loretta will be laid to rest privately at Oakwood Cemetery, Cuyahoga Falls.