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August 29, 2010

Donna C. Pivarski Loved to travel Donna C. Pivarski died June 18, 2010, following a battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 62. She was born Aug. 23, 1947, in Cleveland. As a baby, she and her older twin sister, Kathy, were adopted by Steve and Isabelle... Read Story.

RICHARD E. FRANCINI

August 29, 2010

Richard E. Francini Longtime Munroe Falls resident Richard E. Francini (Franks) of Munroe Falls died July 31, 2010. He was 79. Born in Lacrone, Pa., he had lived in Munroe Falls since 1962, was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a member... Read Story.

JOSEPHINE RITER

August 29, 2010

Josephine Riter 50-year city resident Josephine Riter, 89, died Aug. 5 2010. She was born in Atlanta, and lived in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 50 years. She graduated from Barberton High School and the Barberton School of Commerce, and worked as an... Read Story.

RUTH A. QUILLIN

August 29, 2010

Ruth A. Quillin Member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Ruth A. Quillin, 80, of Cuyahoga Falls, died Aug. 5, 2010. Born in Akron, she was a longtime Cuyahoga Falls resident. She was a charter member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, where she... Read Story.

ROBERT E. PORTER

August 29, 2010

Robert E. Porter World War II veteran Robert E. Porter, 88, died Aug. 8, 2010. Mr. Porter was born in Wooster, and graduated from East High School in Akron in 1939 and has resided in Cuyahoga Falls since 1953. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War... Read Story.

MICHAEL L. THOMAS

August 29, 2010

Michael L. Thomas Taught in Streetsboro Public Schools Michael L. Thomas, 66, died Aug. 7, 2010. He was born in Boardman, and was a retired school teacher from the Streetsboro Public School System after 30 years of service. He enjoyed traveling, music... Read Story.

W. GARY KELLY

August 29, 2010

W. Gary Kelly Longtime insurance agent in Falls W. Gary Kelly, 66, died on Aug. 6, 2010. He was born May 11, 1944, and was raised in Cuyahoga Falls. He attended Cuyahoga Falls High, Akron University, and served in the National Guard. Mr. Kelly spent 46... Read Story.

DORIS DALEEN FRECKA

August 29, 2010

Doris Daleen Frecka Married 70 years Doris Daleen Frecka, 95, of Clearwater Fla., died Aug. 1, 2010 at her home in Florida. Born in Cuyahoga Falls on March 28, 1915, she lived in Cuyahoga Falls until retiring with her husband, John, and moving to... Read Story.

JOSEPHINE DEVINE DIMASCIO

August 29, 2010

Josephine Devine DiMascio Grandmother of five Josephine Devine DiMascio, 88, died Aug. 13, 2010 after a year-long battle with cancer. Over the years she worked at various jewelry and women's clothing stores, but her most cherished job was looking after... Read Story.

HELEN STEINBRUNNER CERNAN (NEE ZAKICH)

August 29, 2010

Helen Steinbrunner Cernan (nee Zakich) Great-grandmother of 11 Helen Steinbrunner Cernan (nee Zakich) died on Aug. 7, 2010, following a stroke. She was born Jan. 29, 1923 to John and Dana Zakich in Akron, where she lived most of her life. She was... Read Story.

VIRGINIA LEE BISESI

August 29, 2010

Virginia Lee Bisesi Member of Bethany United Church of Christ Virginia Lee Bisesi, 79, died Aug. 16, 2010, at the Danbury of Cuyahoga Falls. She was born in Montcoal, W.Va., and was a member of Bethany United Church of Christ. She was preceded in death... Read Story.

SCOTT STEVEN MONZEL

August 29, 2010

Scott Steven Monzel Played baseball for Walsh Jesuit Scott Steven Monzel, 24, died suddenly on July 7, 2010. Born on Jan. 4, 1986, he was the son of Steven and Lynne (nee Halter) Monzel. He is also survived by one sister, Robyn Monzel; grandparents... Read Story.

STANLEY FILON

August 29, 2010

Stanley Filon Served in Vietnam Stanley Filon, 66, died Aug. 14, 2010. Mr. Filon was born in Lochgelly, Fife, Scotland and has resided most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls. He was a 1961 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School, served in the U.S. Marine... Read Story.

JOHN C. EAGLESON

August 29, 2010

John C. Eagleson Veteran of World War II John C. Eagleson, 85, died Aug. 13, 2010. Mr. Eagleson was born in Youngstown, and had resided in the Tallmadge and Cuyahoga Falls area most of his life. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, worked... Read Story.

JANICE D. WHITE

August 22, 2010

Janice D. White Owner, teacher at private kindergarten Janice D. White, 92, of Cuyahoga Falls, died July 24, 2010. Born in Akron, she lived her life in the area, had an education degree, and was a private kindergarten owner and teacher for many years.... Read Story.

PAULA SUE STILES

August 22, 2010

Paula Sue Stiles 1965 Falls High graduate Paula Sue Stiles died suddenly June 6, 2010. Mrs. Stiles was born May 13, 1947 in Akron to Harold and Marie Doyle. She lived in Cuyahoga Falls and Stow until five years ago when she and her husband, Dell, moved... Read Story.

CAROL R. SHARPE

August 22, 2010

Carol R. Sharpe Worked as radio producer in World War II Carol Richards Sharpe, mother of Christine Sharpe and Julie Sharpe Seck, died July 22, 2010 in Cuyahoga Falls. She was 88 years old. She leaves granddaughters Jennifer Seck; Rachel Seck Larimore;... Read Story.

STANLEY G. NICHOLS

August 22, 2010

Stanley G. Nichols World War II veteran Stanley G. Nichols, 90, died July 24, 2010. Mr. Nichols was born in Scotch Hill, Pa., and has been a resident of Cuyahoga Falls for more than 60 years. He served in the 3rd Army Tank Battalion, 4th Armored... Read Story.

WILLIAM F. HUHN

August 22, 2010

William F. Huhn Served in U.S. Army William F. Huhn, 81, died on July 19, 2010. A U.S. Army veteran and founding member of St. Eugene Catholic Church, Mr. Huhn was a member of Orioles Nest 167, Mogadore Moose, and Falls Eagles. He retired from the U.S.... Read Story.

DANIEL L. SNYDER

August 22, 2010

Daniel L. Snyder Served in Vietnam War Daniel L. Snyder, 62, died Aug. 3, 2010. Mr. Snyder was born in Akron and had resided in Cuyahoga Falls his entire life. He had worked as a lineman for First Energy for 28 years and had served with the U. S. Army... Read Story.

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