In memory of Larry Anderson (March 5, 2004)

In memory of David Ansley (March 24, 2003)

In memory of William (Bill) Bard  (September 27, 2008)

William Dennis "Bill" Bard WILLIAMSON CO., TENN -- Mr. William Dennis "Bill" Bard, age 59, died suddenly Saturday, September 27, 2008. Supervisor for Bridgestone-Firestone Inc. where he worked for 34 years. Loved his family, boats and had the ability to be active and involved in projects. He was a friend to all.  Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 615 794-2289.

In Memory of Douglas Beebe (Oct 21, 1999)

In memory of Dale Brantley (Sept 15, 1993)

In memory of Nancy Brumit (Bard) July 12, 2006

In Memory of Gregg Burkley (April 21, 1980)

In Memory of Daniel Capitos (Nov 29, 1991)

In memory of Ron Capretta (Dec 17, 2005)
From: Tim McKinnon    E-mail: timmymck@yahoo.com

Comments: I wanted to add a little biography on my good friend Ron Capretta.  At the time of Ron's death he was living in Canfield Ohio with his wife Donna and two college age sons Ryan and Adam. Ron also had a daughter Amy from a prior marriage.  A great famiy he was so proud of.  He lived in Lansing, Tampa, Cincinnati and  few other short stops as he rose through the Knight Ridder newspaper chain.  We remained great friends throughout the years, traveled on golf trips and played as partners in as many events as life would allow.  I still have a putter of his I retrieved from the woods after a brief 3-putt "outburst" in 1985. Great guy and I wish he was still with us.

In memory of Rosalie Costilow (September 7, 2009)

Rosalie Costilow Kleckner passed away September 7, 2009.  Mrs. Kleckner was born in Akron and had resided in Cuyahoga Falls her entire life, graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1968. She had worked as a supervisor for Bedell-Kraus and previously as a pre-school teacher for Elaine’s Early Learning Center.
Preceded in death by her husband, Robert A Sr., she is survived by her sons, Richard and Robert A. Jr., both of Cuyahoga Falls; granddaughter, Ashley Kleckner; parents, Richard and Lucille Costilow of Cuyahoga Falls; brothers, Dick Costilow of Cuyahoga Falls and Carmine (Becky) Costilow of Stow and several nieces and nephews.

In memory of Glada Mae Cottrell   (February 2, 2008)
From Susan Pryor Moore:
Mae was one of my forever friends; we shared a bond since 7th grade that withstood all the storms that come with friendship. To know Mae was to love her. She had a work ethic that was so strong; at the time of her death she was working three jobs and studying for her R.N. She raised two wonderful kids, and left three terrific grandchildren. She had so many interests - a love for Indian and wolf artifacts, quilting and motorcycles, to name a few. She died doing something she loved - riding her motorcycle while on a joy ride in Zephyrhills, FL, where she moved in 2001. You can leave a note to Shanon and David, the loves of her life, by going to her guest book at www.ohio.com and typing her name in the obituary search. Attending this reunion without her is going to be so bittersweet; we came to our ten and twenty year reunions together and had a blast each time.
No farewell words were spoken, No time to say goodbye.
You were gone before we knew it, and only God knows why.

In Memory of Sharon Cook Kijanko (October, 1973)

In Memory of Michael Czarkowski (March 23, 2001)

In memory of  Debbie Duke Roach  (February 16, 2009)

MUNROE FALLS -- Deborah L. Roach, 58, passed away February 16, 2009.

Debi was born in Akron, graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1968 and had resided in Munroe Falls for 30 years. She worked as traffic manager for Bridgestone-Firestone for over 40 years. She was a devoted wife and mother.

Preceded in death by her parents, Junior and Betty Duke and Debi is survived by her husband of 38 years, William; sons, William (fiancée Leslie Yung) of Stow and Aaron Michael of Munroe Falls; brother, Thomas Duke of Cuyahoga Falls; mother-in-law, Lena Roach of N. Carolina; brother-in-law, Ron (Paula) Roach; sister-in-law, Laura Nance; five nieces and many, many friends, including Marty and Debbie Harrington and family.

In Memory of Douglas J. Egger (October 18,1999)

In memory of Larry Ferrell (Sept 17, 1991)

In memory of Cynthia Gordon (Schreiber) September 6, 2008

Cindy Schreiber, 58, passed away on Sept. 6, 2008 in Denver, Colorado surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with breast cancer.

Cindy was born in Akron, Ohio and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School. Her life took her to Colorado where her love of the mountains gave her an inner peace and where she truly belonged. Cindy and her late husband Dick loved to travel extensively visiting special places and family in Florida, Maryland and Pennsylvania. Cindy loved to sew and create new designs as seen in her house they were building, relatives' homes and her church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dick in 2006. She is survived by her mother, Donna Gordon (Jim Sues) of Ohio; father, Jack (Leni) Gordon of Colorado; daughter, Brandi (Kevin) Barr of Colorado, Chris (Jessie) Bobbs of Colorado; sisters, Kae (Jim) Schroeder of Colorado, Robin (Mike) Schwerdtfeger of Florida, Michele (Mike) Barley of Ohio; and brother, Jeff Gordon of Colorado. She also leaves behind, sisters, Leslie (Roy) Engle and Heather (Charles) Corcoran of Ohio, Faith and Seth Gordon of Colorado, and extended family, Lauri (Benny) Rice and Angela (Mike) Schreiber of Colorado; nine grandchildren; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. We will all miss her and her love for life that she continually pursued.

Donations may be made in her name to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure for the Cure in your area.

In memory of Carletta Gower (March 21, 1990)
Carletta Gower passed away in 1990 at the age of 39.  She died of lung cancer.  She was married to Eugene Thompson (my older brother, (CFHS class of 1966) for a couple of years, divorced and remarried Bill Smith.  Eugene and Carletta had a son named Ken and later a grandson named Dillon.  Carletta and Bill had two children before she died.  Info furnished by Larry Thompson (class of "68)

In Memory of Richard Graham (July 1977)

In Memory of Mike Gregory (January 13, 1998)

In memory of Marcy Grosswiller (July 25, 2009)
Born in Akron, she was a resident of Cuyahoga Falls her entire life. She graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1968, received her Bachelors Degree in Education from Kent State in 1974 and her Masters in Theater from Kent State in 1986. She was a writer/director and had taught in Cuyahoga Falls Schools in Learning Disabilities and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Cuyahoga Falls. She was founder of ANTIC, Inc. and was a member of ASTR, USITT, the Akron Manuscript Club, Falls Writers Group and the USS LAGRANGE Star Trek Club.

In memory of Dave Habyan (April 4, 2007)
Comments: Received your e-mail about your upcoming reunion.  Just a note to let you know that Dave Habyan passed away April 4, 2007.  Dave and I were childhood (Bolich)sweethearts, dated after our divorces, then I moved to FL and Dave stayed in Ohio.  We were always in contact with each other over the 40+ years.  We finally were married Dec 10 2005 and living in FL.  Dave was diagnosed with dementia Jun 05 and later with diabeties.  He was still functioning very well.  We traveled and lived each day to the max.  He died in his sleep so peacefully.  He mowed the lawn that day, we went out to eat - no complaints - nothing different from any other day.  Went to bed that night and in the morning he was gone.  He just went to sleep, never moved never made a sound.  We reminisced about our HS days a lot.  Our time together was blessed.
Enjoy your reunion - live each day to the max - Dave did.
Thanks
Tammy (Osborne 67) Habyan
fltkosborn@hotmail.com

In memory of Joan Harvey (May 17, 1994)

In Memory of David Howard (August 22, 1975)

In memory of Donna Jensen (After 1998)

In Memory of Rev William Jordan (Oct 28, 1993)

In Memory of John Kackstetter (August 6, 1982)

In memory of Paul Kibler (Dec 24, 2004)
From Ted Salsburg:
Unfortunately, Paul Kibler is deceased.  He was a Lutheran minister in North Carolina, and died on Christmas Eve about five years ago.  I went down to N.C. for his funeral. His wife still lives in Apex, N.C. and Paul had two kids, a boy and a girl.

In Memory of Carl King (July 1979)

In memory of Janet King Medkeff (October, 1983)
From Doug Rule

I know that it has been over 20 years, but I was just reminded that I had lost a good friend some time back. I was looking at the 20th Reunion Program and looked at the names that we already on the memorial page— how Diana (Starck) Blanchard not even knowing Clayton Whitcher went to the Vietnam War Memorial Wall in D.C. to find his name and make a rubbing because it was the right thing to do and somewhere his own friends might not have been able to do so— and know that others, like Janet, people who were my friends (or maybe just those who I knew in class) aren't here anymore. But I guess in one way they are, because as I read the email from Mary Jo Bellini Roeder, I could "see" Janet as she was in school, probably laughing as some joke Eric Wilton was telling, so I guess she really is still here. So Janet, here's to you and everyone else who will appear on this page. May your memory live on in each of us.

In Memory of Mary Ann (King) Stevic (July 10, 2006)

In memory of Lyn Lanzendorfer (January 20, 2000)

In Memory of Jim Kirby (April 1984)

In Memory of Janet Malinowski  (February 18, 1998)

In memory of Dave Maurer (January 24, 2007)

In memory of Ed Milne (March 21, 1996)

In memory of Anne Morris, Mrs Jerry Moles (December 29, 2005)

In memory of Steve Neal (April 30, 2009)

Steven D. Neal, 58, of Cuyahoga Falls went on his road trip with the Lord on April 30, 2009.  Born November, 16, 1950 to Harold and Alta Neal, Steve was a devoted husband, father, step-father and grandfather. He left a legacy of stories, laughter and wisdom. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

Steve graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1968. He served in the Ohio National Guard from 1969-1975. He retired from Dominion East Ohio Gas after 37 ½; years of service. Since retiring he rode his Harley, talked to his buddies in the coffee shops and enjoyed sitting on the front porch. He has been seen in Sturgis, Myrtle Beach, Daytona and out cruising with the boys.

In memory of Kerry Nitzsche (February 4, 2009)
Richard "Kerry" Nitzsche, 58, was welcomed to God’s home by his father Robert L. on February 4, 2009, suddenly. Survived by his mother Irene L. and her good friend Tom; 4 children, Kevin (Nicole), Matt (Laura), Tara (Paul) and Destiny; 7 grandchildren, Sarah, Madison, Charles, Michaela, Derek, John, and Maureen; brother Robert L. (Helen); sister Barbara J. (Bob) Shaheen.

In Memory of Linda Post (June 10, 1995)

In memory of Fred Potter (December 26, 2008)
Fred joined us at the 40th reunion.   Please go to the Then and Now for his notes just before the reunion.

In Memory of Jean Ramsey (Oct 1978)

In Memory of John A Reese (February 6, 2000)

In memory of Doug Rowlands (March 11, 2005)

In Memory of Jill Sampson (Crater) (December 25, 1997)
Jill M. Crater (nee Sampson), passed away Christmas Day, 1997, in Garden Grove, Calif., after a courageous battle with cancer. Jill was born Jan. 29, 1950, and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1968. Jill is survived by her husband, Thomas; daughter, Shannon; and son, Travis, all of Garden Grove, Calif. Also surviving are her mother and father, Carl and Norma Sampson of Cuyahoga Falls; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jack and Lois Sampson of Florida (Akron Beacon Journal (OH)

In memory of  Karen (Schmidt) McGrevey   April 27, 1999

In Memory of Thomas Seuffert (Aug 21, 1992)

In Memory of Ronald D Severt (Febuary 7, 2005)

In memory of Debie Shryock (December 20, 1998)

Debie J. (Brownfield) Baylor, died Sunday, Dec. 20, 1998, at her residence. Born in Akron, she was the daughter of Richard and Dorothy Shryock. She resided most of her life in Cuyahoga Falls and the past two years in Tallmadge. She was a 1968 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and received a bachelor's degree in education from Kent State University. Mrs. Baylor had worked as a restaurant manager for Subway in Munroe Falls. Survivors include her husband, Kevin; and son, Bradley Brownfield of Tallmadge. Her parents died previously.

In Memory of Kathi Somppi (October, 1973)

In Memory of Carl Stevens (April 9, 1985)

In memory of Sue Sypherd Freed (April 23, 2001)

Charla Anderson Comments:  Sadly, I need you to include another classmate. Sue Sypherd Freed...who passed April 23,2001.  Sue and I entered beauty school in 1968 and finished 1969. We worked together for a couple of years,before I switched salons. We still  remained friends through church. It was there she fell in love with Bob Freed,married and had two beautiful children. The whole family was very involved with church. As years went by Sue underwent a "normal surgery", developed a blood clot and lost her life. She was a good person and I wish more of you had gotten to know her

In Memory of Marilyn Thomas (May 30, 1991)

Our winter Homecoming Queen. Marilyn was a great gal. A real sweetheart. Faced with adversity in her own life, she remained positive and upbeat while selflessly using her own experiences to help others when they needed a friend. She is sorely missed.

In Memory of Dave Thornton
In Memory of Dr. David R. Thornton died 12/10/06
Shirley A Thornton
vetlex50@aol.com

In Memory of Kenneth Waller (Prior to 1978)

In Memory of Thomas R Weiss (October 6, 1999)
From Carol Kleinbeck (Rogers):
On April 11, 1979,  Beacon Journal headlines screamed, “Seven People Dead in Wichita Falls.”   Tornado season - no conventional communication into or out of the area - my brother and his family lived there - my parents didn’t know if they had lost their eldest son and only grandchildren - waiting for news was soul shattering.  Mom and Dad contacted a neighborhood young man, Tom Weiss.  Tom, using his ham radio equipment and expertise, somehow contacted the Wichita Falls Red Cross and found out that my brother and his family were alive.  Tom’s kindness and compassion will never be forgotten.  He was a good, kind man.

Thomas R. Weiss was a dispatcher with the City of Norton for 28 years. He lost his battle with cancer in 1999. In memory of Tom’s dedication and excellence in public safety communications, an award was created in his honor. The Thomas R. Weiss Memorial Award is given each year to a dispatcher/telecommunicator from Summit County who has performed above and beyond the call of duty.

In memory of Roy Wiant (July 16, 2007)

In memory of Marcia Whetsel (Nov 23, 2008)

She retired in 2007 from the City of Akron's Licensing and Assessments Department after 31 years service. Marcia was President of the Happy Clams Society and a member of the Akron Turner Club.  Preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Dorothy Streight Whetsel, she is survived by son, David and his fiancée Michelle May; granddaughter, Anna; and many beloved relatives.

In Memory of Clayton Donald Whitcher (April 7, 1970)

Panel 12W - Line 105

SGT - E5 - Army - Selective Service 198th Light Infantry Brigade Length of service 10 months, 1 week.  His tour began on May 31, 1969 Casualty was on Apr 7, 1970 in QUANG NGAI, SOUTH VIETNAM HOSTILE, Ground Casualty Gun, Small Arms Fire.   Body was recovered.

In Memory of Constance (Connie) Worth (September 29, 1985)

In memory of Ray Zents (Feb 8, 2003)