Elfrieda "Frieda" Wilhelmiena Lytle (nee Brose)
Dec 14, 2025
This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24
STOW - Elfrieda “Frieda” Wilhelmiena Lytle (nee Brose), 94, died December 14, 2025.
Born in Buffalo, NY, she was a longtime Stow resident, had retired as a telephone operator and was a charter member of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Tallmadge, where she taught Sunday...
Thomas P. Werden
Dec 12, 2025
STOW - Thomas P. Werden, 67, passed away December 12, 2025.
Born in Cleveland, he was a resident of Stow since 2000. Thomas had been employed with Nestle as a quality assurance manager, retiring in 2013. He lived and died by Cleveland sports. He loved playing in his golf league, on his bowling team, and always enjoyed a nice cigar and...
Carlton Alfred Sears, III
Dec 7, 2025
SUGAR BUSH KNOLLS - Carlton Alfred Sears, III, 75, went to be with his Lord and Maker on Sunday, December 7, 2025.
Born in South Bend, Indiana, on April 1, 1950, Carlton graduated from Wittenberg University in 1972, having majored in Asian Studies. From there he went on to receive a Master’s degree in Library Science from the University of Michigan....
Richard Patrick Kisela
Dec 13, 2025
STOW - Richard Patrick Kisela, 94, passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones on December 13, 2025.
Born in St. Michael, PA, to Anna and Andrew Kisela, he grew up on the farm, until he was called to service during the Korean War. He proudly served in the U. S. Army and upon discharge, went to work for Cleveland Plant and Flower...
Carla A. Ringer
Dec 7, 2025
STOW - Carla A. Ringer, 76, died December 7, 2025.
Born in Charleston, WV, she loved GOD, her family, cooking and baking. She spent most of her days at the park walking her beloved dog, Gracie, as well as talking with her good friends.
Preceded in death by her husband, Harry, and her parents, Carl and Stella (nee Gebhart) Ballard, she is...
Timothy (Tim) J. Walker
Nov 15, 2025
STOW - Timothy J. Walker, 51, died November 15, 2025.
Born in Akron, he spent most of his life in the Summit County area and had been employed as a union carpenter. Tim enjoyed hunting, fishing and scuba diving. In his younger years, he played baseball and football.
Preceded in death by his sister, Carrie Walker Botimer, he is survived by his...
Frank A. Zammataro
Nov 12, 2025
To view the livestream Memorial Service on behalf of Mr. Frank A. Zammataro,
on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 11 AM, please click the link below:
Christ Community Chapel ~ Memorial Service for Mr. Frank A. Zammataro
AURORA - Frank A. Zammataro, 87, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 12, 2025.
Frank was born to Philip and Tillie (Fina) Zammataro...
Salianne Harlan
Nov 16, 2025
STOW - Salianne Harlan, 69, passed away November 16, 2025.
Born in Ravenna, she was a resident of Stow since 1980. Salianne was a member of Church in the Falls, where she donated a lot of her time. She enjoyed reading, traveling, baking and spending time with her family and friends.
Salianne is survived by her husband of 48 years; her son...
Helen P. Rajiah
Dec 7, 2025
STOW - Helen P. Rajiah, 87, entered into eternal rest on December 7, 2025.
Born on June 1, 1938, in Madras, India, Helen majored in economics and was poised for a career in finance. Instead, she chose a life devoted to her husband, children, and extended family - an act of love and selflessness that defined her life. She immigrated to...
Roger R. Flanagan
Oct 28, 2025
STOW - Roger R. Flanagan, 70, of Stow, died October 28, 2025, from cancer.
He was born and raised in Cleveland and Solon. He retired from Earl M. Jorgensen Steel. Roger served the communities and took pride in being a Police Reserve Officer in Stow and then Munroe Falls. He was a past member of the Stow FOPA. Roger was a...
Louis J. Frost
Oct 29, 2025
HUDSON - Louis J. Frost, 71, died October 29, 2025.
Born in Waterloo, IA, he was a resident of Stow for most of his life. Louis dedicated much of his professional career to Kent State University, where he worked in the computer ops division for more than 30 years, retiring in 2008.
Louis enjoyed traveling with his family. Whether he was exploring...
Henry Criss
Oct 21, 2025
Together AgainOctober 10, 1930 ~ October 21, 2025
KENT - Henry Criss, 95, of Kent, Ohio, passed away on October 21, 2025, after a short illness at home, surrounded by his family.
Henry was born to Joseph and Matilda Criss in Akron, Ohio. He lived in Akron most of his life before recently moving to Kent. On September 14, 1957, he married...
Lorrie Jean Scheftic
Oct 17, 2025
STOW - Lorrie Jean Scheftic, 71, passed away October 17, 2025.
Born in New Kensington, PA, she was a resident of Stow since 2006. Lorrie had been employed with Prudential Financial as an Insurance agent, was an EMT with Lower Kiski Ambulance and taught at various Christian schools. She also volunteered as an AWANA youth group leader for fifteen years. She...
Joseph P. Campo (Camposarcuno)
Oct 9, 2025
STOW - Joseph P. Campo (Camposarcuno), age 95, of Stow, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 9, 2025.
Beloved husband of 75 years to Lois (nee Exline); loving father of Joseph (wife, Christine) and Donna; devoted grandfather of Nicholas Campo (deceased), Kathleen Campo, Joseph Meyers and Monica Thomas (husband, Zachary), and great-grandfather of Connor, Dylan and Aubrey; dearest brother...
James David Phillips
Sep 15, 2025
STOW - James David Phillips, 80, passed away September 15, 2025.
Born in Warren, Ohio, on January 18, 1945, Jim was a graduate of Youngstown State University and a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. He served two years in the U.S. Army, then continued his employment at Sherwin Williams when he earned his CPA. Several different corporate jobs later, he...
Vicki Lynn Benedetto
Aug 19, 2025
GREEN - Vicki Lynn Benedetto, 73, died August 19, 2025.
She was known for her big heart and the way she made everyone feel like family. She loved card making, (especially for her church family), teaching card making classes, watching her grandkids play sports, baking treats to share and capturing life’s moments through her photography. Her favorite times with her husband...
Susan B. Richetto (nee Capito)
Aug 18, 2025
STOW - Susan B. Richetto (nee Capito), 79, a gentle soul, died unexpectedly August 18, 2025.
Born in Warren and a longtime Stow resident, she was a proud Ohio University Bobcat graduate (class of 1968), a teacher in her earlier years, and a member of Christ Community Chapel. Susan found joy in knitting, often giving baby blankets and other items as...
Betty Ann Stewart
Aug 13, 2025
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Betty Ann Stewart, 88, passed away peacefully at her home on August 13, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on December 26, 1936, in Akron, Ohio, to the late Alvin and Catherine Rhodes, Betty grew up in Suffield before making Cuyahoga Falls her lifelong home.
For over 30 years, Betty worked in medical offices, where patients...
Dr. David L. Burnham
Jul 26, 2025
Remembering Dr. David L. BurnhamOn July 26, 2025, at age 90, in God’s sovereign providence, He welcomed Dr. David Lansen Burnham into the fullness of His presence.
“Great is Thy Faithfulness” was David’s favorite hymn, and the words of this song became a reflection of his own life. Surrounded by his family and treasured wife, Sue, he faithfully opened the door...
Kelly L. (Porter) Battershell
Jul 25, 2025
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Kelly Battershell Celebration of Life Livestream
STOW - Kelly L. (Porter) Battershell, 63, went to be with her Lord and Savior early in the morning on Friday, July 25, 2025. She passed at home surrounded by her immediate family after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
She was born in Denver, Colorado on...
