Obituaries

John “Jack” J. WernerJohn “Jack” J. Werner, age 82, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2016. He was born in Akron, Ohio.Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Nancy, and their two children, Donna and Steven, and 5 grandchildren.Jack worked at Goodyear Aerospace for 43 years. He was a very active member of his church, St....

Joanne K. WilliamsJoanne K. Williams, born February 1, 1951, died Monday May 16, 2016 at Community Hospice House of New Philadelphia following an extended and courageous battle with Cancer.  She was the daughter of the late Lester Shalosky and the late Claire Alice (Shryock) Spencer.  Joanne was a graduate of Port Washington High School. Joanne was a woman of many...

Sharon Lee DiCarroSharon Lee DiCarro, age 70, passed away on March 13, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. She was born June 4, 1945 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Vernon and Leona Wheeler.She is survived by her loving daughter, Kerry M. DiCarro; brother and sister-in-law, Vern (Prochee) Wheeler and sister and brother-in-law, Donna (James) Jacko and cousins, Mike and Rick Jacko.Sharon...

Myron MudurianMyron Mudurian, age 82, peacefully died yesterday surrounded by loving family.  Myron is survived by wife, Kathryn, brother Michael, four children: Michelle, Deidra, Karen and Mikala, and their partners Jeff, Richard, Aleksander, and Daniel.  He also leaves behind three grandchildren, Cassidy, Matthew and Alexandra, and joins two others, Isaac and Samuel. He also leaves 2 great-grandchildren, Logan and Ahsoka. ...

On April 28, 2016, our beloved Tim passed from this life.  Those who truly knew him honor and celebrate the wonderful qualities that made him so easy to love.  Tim was handsome, funny and incredibly intelligent.  He was a deep thinker, a poet, and a defender of the underdog.He was compassionate and generous to a fault.  He loved nature, animals,...

Richard “Dick” PretoRichard “Dick” Preto passed away after a brief illness on his 83rd birthday, Saturday, April 23, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family and friends.  Dick was born April 23, 1933 to Rubye and Albert Preto.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Phyllis Reitenbach.Dick is survived by his loving and devoted wife...

Joe “Papa Joe” SimoneAfter a sudden, brief illness, we are saddened by the loss of a brother, husband, father and grandfather. He died at his home, April 17, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.  He was preceded in death by his parents Julius and Elizabeth Simone. Joe leaves behind his wife Jill of 27 years, his sisters Jackie (Reg) Grosklos...

Brandon Jesse ArmstrongBrandon Jesse Armstrong, age 37 was born October 24, 1978 in Canton Ohio and died unexpectedly. He leaves to cherish his memory, parents Jesse and Denise Armstrong, brother Chris Armstrong, sisters Chante’ and Courtney Armstrong, children Akayla, Nadia, Makenzie and Devonte Armstrong, grandmother Doris Turner and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.Brandon graduated from...

Sharon passed on Thursday , March 9th.Loving mother of Kenneth Bell and Kathleen( Martin) Eisenhauer.Grandmother to Brandon, Justin, Jimmy and Billy.

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Matthew Robert Zukas, age 44, passed away suddenly on March 24, 2016 and went home to be with the Lord. He was born on March 20, 1972.He is survived by his mother, Sherry Zukas and stepfather, Keith (Robyn) Zukas; brother, Kristopher (Carlie) Zukas; sister, Kristina (Brian) Alvarado; nephews, Zachery Zukas, Derek Zukas, Kevin Zukas and Jacob Alvarado; aunts and uncles,...

Charles Edward WilsonCharles Edward Wilson age 67, a lifelong resident of Cuyahoga Falls and formally of Mars passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday April 3, 2016. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and retired from the Cuyahoga Falls Water Department. A lover of LIFE, music, campfires, motorcycles and Brinda, Chuck will forever be remembered for his...

Ellen “Elly” Patricia (Farren) RiggsEllen “Elly” Patricia (Farren) Riggs, age 70 of Burbank, Ohio passed away April 3, 2016 at Bethany Nursing Home, Canton, Ohio following a year-long battle from a stroke in April 2015. She will be deeply missed. Elly was employed by BP of Burbank and had waitressed at the L & K in Burbank and American Heritage...

Allen “Butch” ArmbrusterAllen “Butch” Armbruster, 72, passed away on March 30, 2016 at Hospice of VNS, surrounded by his family. He was a pipefitter at Ford Motor Company where he retired from after 28 years of service.  He was a member of the UAW Local 420.He was a Veteran; he served in the Navy during the Vietnam Conflict. He was...

Pamela J. MartiPamela Marti passed away March 21, 2016 at the age of 53.  She was born January 3, 1963 in Madison, Wisconsin.  Her hobbies included gardening, cooking, and cheering on the Green Bay Packers. Pam dearly loved her children and family.She is survived by her children Nathan Marti, Nicholas Puskar, and Leah Puskar; mother Joye (Charles) France; sisters Michelle...

Larry Dean PowellLarry Dean Powell, age 55 of East Canton passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on March 17, 2016 at his home.  He was born July 4, 1960 in Iaeger, WV the son of the late Lewis and Lilly Powell.  Larry enjoyed riding his four wheelers and motorcycles, working in his garage and hanging out with his good friends.In...

Peggy L. WilliamsPeggy L. Williams age 68 of Massillon, Ohio passed away Friday, March 25, 2016. She was born July 28, 1947 in Youngstown, Ohio the daughter of the late Carl and Fran Johnson. Peggy grew up in Lake Milton and Jamestown, New York. She met her best friend and soul mate Myrl Williams, and they were married July 4...

Scott “Scotty” Christopher Robinson1981 – 2016Our beautiful son and brother passed from his earthly home Wednesday night from an accidental prescription drug overdose.If you haven’t dealt with someone battling an addiction you may not understand and might judge. We need to speak up about the epidemic tearing apart families and destroying our communities. Our family is not alone in this.Scott...

Jerry J. Batcha,71, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2016.He was born January 3, 1945 in Cleveland to the late John and Bertha (nee-Wolowicz) Batcha.Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Linda (nee-Fortuna), daughter, Lynne (Daniel) Nowak and son, Andrew Batcha, grandfather of 5 and great grandfather of 2.Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a...

Elissabeth Ann HallElissabeth “Liz” Ann Hall, 31 of Jackson Township passed away March 16, 2016.  She was born June 20, 1984 in Akron, Ohio to the late John M. Hall and Lee Ann (Salmons) Hall.  She graduated from Jackson High School.  Elissabeth was preceded in death by her grandfather Edward M. Salmons, brother Edward M. Hall and sister Elicia M....