The most egregious examples were in 2003 when CNN incorrectly reported the death of seven major world figures in this way, and in 2020 when Radio France Internationale published as many as 100 premature obituaries. ![]() Accidental publication: release of a pre-written draft obituary, usually on a news web site, as a result of technical or human error.Premature obituaries may be published for reasons such as the following: People who were presumed (though not categorically declared) to be dead, and joke death reports that were widely believed, are also included. This article lists the recipients of incorrect death reports (not just formal obituaries) from publications, media organisations, official bodies, and widely used information sources but not mere rumours of deaths. Examples include that of inventor and philanthropist Alfred Nobel, whose premature obituary condemning him as a "merchant of death" for creating military explosives may have prompted him to create the Nobel Prize black nationalist Marcus Garvey, whose actual death may have been precipitated by reading his own obituary and actor Abe Vigoda, who was the subject of so many death reports and rumours that a website was created to state whether he was alive or dead. In lieu of other remembrances, memorials may be made to the Cleveland Clinic Hospice ( or Humane Society of Summit County ( To view tribute video, send condolences, or sign the guest book, visit Arrangements entrusted to Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home and Crematory, 33.Pope John Paul II was the subject of three premature obituaries.Ī premature obituary is an obituary of someone who was still alive at the time of publication. A private graveside service for the family will be held at Rose Hill Memorial Park. Memorial calling hours will be held from 4-7 PM on Wednesday Augat the Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home, 1930 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221. Preceded in death by his father, Richard Pagel he is survived by his mother, Carol Pagel wife of 47 years, Paula daughters, Lora Pagel and Carrie (Brett) Obenauf grandchildren, Jaxon, Jocelyn and Rylan brothers, Ted, Scott, Dan. Also, an animal-lover from an early age, he spent lots of quality time with family pets over the years. In his beloved role as "Papa Tom", he played many games of Monopoly with his grandchildren and was very proud of their academic and athletic accomplishments. Tom faithfully followed college football and basketball and enjoyed spending time with friends at their favorite local restaurants. Throughout his lifetime, he welcomed any excuse to go golfing. He also loved boating, waterskiing, and vacations at the beach. In his younger years, Tom played softball and tennis. Tom's career involved working for several civil engineering consulting firms in the Akron and Cleveland area, retiring from DLZ Ohio, Inc. He graduated from Firestone High School (1968) then went on to earn a BA in Political Science from The University of Akron (1973) and his JD from The University of Akron School of Law (1979). after his father surrendered the Firestone plant amidst the Cuban revolution. Tom spent three years of his youth in Havana, Cuba, where he attended a local grade school and his father worked for The Firestone Tire & Rubber Company. He was born in Atlantic, IA and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 47 years. ![]() Cuyahoga Falls - Thomas Richard Pagel, 70, passed away surrounded by his loving family August 9, 2021.
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