All Obituaries

JOHN E COTTRILL of Arvada, CO died March 12, 2019. John (Jack) son of Alice and Frank Cottrill (deceased) was born September 28, 1945 in Akron, OH. He was raised in Cuyahoga Falls, graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1963. He enlisted in the USAF and was honorably discharged in 1967. He graduated from Michigan State University with a BS Civil Eng – Building Construction. He worked in his field as a County/Township Engineer in Michigan until 1981 when he relocated to...

On the 2nd of June, 2019, Leland (Lee) Dean Cole, passed away peacefully at the age of 79. Lee was born on September 8, 1939 in Little River, KS to Reland and Florine Cole. Lee graduated from the University of Kansas in 1961 and received his JD degree from the Moritz College of Law in 1968 at the Ohio State University. He was a proud member of the Moot Court Team at OSU. On June 8, 1963 he married Mary Challinor Cole of Kansas City Missouri. Mary joined him in Hawaii where he served in...

Stevan (Steve) Yovanovich Jr. Stevan (Steve) Yovanovich, Jr., 82, passed away at home on June 1, 2019, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on October 24, 1936 in St. Louis, MO to Stevan and Marija Yovanovich, Steve graduated from Cleveland High School in St. Louis in 1954 and then enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Corporal in 1956. Steve was very proud of his military service and...

Christopher J. McShane-Schlosser Christopher J. McShane-Schlosser went to Heaven on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 too soon.  He lived in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio most of his life.  He is deeply missed by his loving, devout mom, Peggy Schlosser.  He was preceded in death by grandparents John and Claire Schlosser and his beloved dog Lucy. Chris came from a very large family with many aunts, uncles and cousins who miss him dearly.  He was known at family...

Earlene Ann Szeles Known as Enie, Mena and the dancing Grandma to her family and friends, angels carried Earlene Ann Szeles to eternal life with the Lord at the age of 96 on May 24, 2019, joining her husband William who died in 1961. She was the oldest of 8 children and lived in Akron her entire life. She was strong and kind, and worked for decades at Firestone, in private event catering and taking in ironing to provide for her family as a young, widowed mother. Known for her pies...

Ruby Frost Ruby Frost passed away on May 24, 2019 at the age of 95. Born in England on September 4, 1923 she moved to the United States in 1954 and has lived in Cuyahoga Falls since then. She worked many years at a local chocolate manufacturer before retiring and was a member of St. Joseph’s parish. She will be remembered for her kindness to others and her great family dinners. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, John W. Frost who passed away in 2010. She is...

Francis "Frank" "Mort" Martter Francis “Frank” or “Mort” Martter, 82, passed away on May 19, 2019 after a short stay in hospice. Born in Akron, Mort attended the University of Akron where he joined the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity and met many of his life-long friends along with his wife of 58 years. He earned his math degree, graduating with honors from Kent State University, and started his career at McDonnell Douglas in St. Louis shortly after getting married. Upon returning...

Patricia A. Shaffer (Barr) Patricia A. Shaffer (Barr), 74, passed away May 19, 2019 after a long illness. Born in Akron, Ohio., She graduated from Garfield High School in Akron, and W.C. Howard School of Practical Nursing. She spent her nursing career in geriatrics. She enjoyed reading, playing solitaire, watching TV, spending time with her grandchildren, and her beloved dog Papillon Princess Isidora (Izzy). Preceded in death by husband, Lowell A. Shaffer; father, Lester Barr;...

Anthony Joseph Gullace Anthony Joseph Gullace was born October 24, 1920, in Bradford, Pennsylvania to Girolomo and Angelina (Pronesti) Gullace who had immigrated from Italy in the early 1900’s.    His family then moved to Wellsville, Ohio, where he graduated high school.  Anthony passed away on May 19, 2019, at the age of 98. Anthony served in the US Army during WWII, entering service in 1942.  On July 6, 1944, he was wounded in action in...

Mary Martha (Moirano) Procaccio Mary Martha (Moirano) Procaccio of Cuyahoga Falls, born July 20, 1925 in Corning Ohio, passed away on May 18, 2019 peacefully at home. Mary was a devoted and loving wife to her husband Jim who passed away September 17, 2018.  They were married for 68 years and worked side by side at their restaurant, Ladd’s Drive In. Mary enjoyed going to county fairs, sewing, cooking, walking in the parks, trips with her children and spending time with...