All Obituaries

Rita M. Heller, 94, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away September 9, 2019 at Western Reserve Hospital. Our family is so appreciative to the physicians, nurses and staff for their compassion. Born in Akron, Ohio, Rita was a lifelong resident of the area. She graduated from Garfield High School and then received her Nursing degree from Akron General Hospital. Rita met her future husband, Ray, before he departed for military service as an Army Medic in the European Theatre of World War II. Upon...

Ruth M "Rie"  Ross, 87, of Fairlawn, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Sunday evening September 8, 2019.  Born in Doylestown, Ohio. She was the daughter of Earl and Mary England. She will be remembered by her love of family, big heart, kindness and bright smile and will be sadly missed. She is survived  by her beloved husband, Charles P. Ross, Jr. of 64 years; and her two daughters, Cathy (Bradley) Busson and Joni (Joseph) Willoughby; 8 grandchildren and one...

Carol Barnes Goliatowski was born in Martin’s Ferry January 31, 1947.  She went to meet her Savior September 4, 2019.  Carol was preceded in death by her aunt “Ruthie” of whom she was very fond. Preceded also her beloved “Mono” Goliatowski, and her brother, Kenny.  She is survived by her brother, Robert and his wife Marcia and nephews and nieces.  Carol took care of her beloved “Mono” and several dogs and cats. She worked at...

Joseph R. Armocida, age 62, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on September 2, 2019 after his battle with cancer. He was born on June 17, 1957 in Barberton, Ohio to Rudolph and Lois Armocida. Joe graduated from Archbishop Hoban High School, attended Mount Union College, and served as a Military Police Officer. He was known for being a passionate golfer and an avid fisherman. Joe trusted in Jesus Christ for his eternal salvation. His work ethic was second to none, and he always went...

Thomas J. Herberger, 71, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully after a tough battle with cancer.   I was strong because of my weaknesses. I was wise because I’d been foolish. And I laughed because I’d known sadness.   Tom worked proudly for the City of Cuyahoga Falls for 31 years, retiring in 1998. Survived by his loving wife and best friend Pam, you were my Bridge over troubled water. Much loved stepsons, Brad Lyell and Shane Lyell; Brad’s wife, Mary;...

Florence J. (Vanni) Krunich was born January 9, 1922 to Isabelle (Novelli) Vanni and Rocco Vanni in Akron, Ohio. She left this life on August 31, 2019 in Genoa, Ohio. She was the youngest of six children all of which preceded her in death. She worked 38 years in the billing department for the B.F. Goodrich Co. She met the love of her life Peter Krunich. They were married in April 1966. They were members of Christ the King Parish in Akron where they sang in the choir. He passed in...

Margaret Ellen Moran, 93, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2019 at Concordia at Sumner.  Born on April 19, 1926, in Champaign, Illinois to the late Daniel P. and Catherine (Hagan) O'Donnell.  Margaret Ellen graduated from Champaign High School in 1944, and in 1948 became the first woman to graduate from the University of Illinois with a degree in Metallurgical Engineering. Upon receiving her degree, she worked as a research assistant in the Department of Metallurgical...

Judith Ann Moss was born February 27th, 1947 in Akron Ohio to John and Louise Hutnick, and passed away August 24, 2019. She attended St. Mathew’s elementary school and Ellet high school where she was a proud majorette in the band. She was the first in her family to graduate from college and treasured her years at Ursuline. Judy was a teacher with a love for elementary school students and a passion for the arts. Her teaching career led her to classrooms at St. Hilary school and the...

Diane E. Adkins, 63, passed away August 24, 2019 after a long battle with breast cancer. She was born in Akron, Ohio on March 1, 1956 and lived in Cuyahoga Falls for 40 years. She graduated from Our Lady of the Elms High School and the University of Akron. Preceded in death by her father, Victor Herbert, she is survived by her mother Shirley Herbert of Cuyahoga Fall; Cletis E. Adkins, Jr.;and her 3 daughters, Brooke Ballard of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Laura Ballard and Kelli Ballard of...

Marilynn Collins Murphy of Akron, Ohio passed away peacefully on August 19, 2019 at the age of 87. Marilynn was born on June 28, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio to Elmer and Anne Collins. Marilynn graduated from Lourdes Academy in 1950. She completed her nursing degree in 1953 at St. Vincent’s Charity School of Nursing in Cleveland. She worked several impactful nursing assignments, including the Visiting Nurse Service in Cleveland, Akron Children’s Hospital, and Ignatia Hall at St....