Reginald G. Best
Sep 3, 2025
STOW - Reginald G. Best, 89, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025.
Born in Akron, he was a lifetime area resident and a U.S. Army veteran. Reginald retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in 1995, after 29 years of service and was a longtime member of The Chapel in Akron. Reggie was a car enthusiast and enjoyed buying them...
Bonnie Jo Gentry
Sep 1, 2025
STOW - Bonnie Jo Gentry, 70, passed away September 1, 2025.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Bonnie battled long-term health complications, but never lost the feisty, strong spirit that everyone loved. A friend to everyone, Bonnie loved Elvis, bingo, ice cream and making people laugh.
Her family will remember her hospitality, especially on the holidays - they will talk about her mashed potatoes...
Michael Carl Kubiak, Jr.
Sep 1, 2025
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Michael Carl Kubiak, Jr., 85, passed away September 1, 2025.
Born in Mt. Pleasant, PA, he was a long-time resident of Stow and a resident of Cuyahoga Falls since 2016. Michael had been employed with General Motors as a Tool and Die Engineer, retiring in 2002, after 30 years of dedicated service. He was a member of Annunciation...
Joseph Wayne Crowe
Aug 31, 2025
STOW - Joseph Wayne Crowe, of Stow, Ohio, died August 31, 2025, at the age of 77.
He was born in Kingsport, Tennessee, to Silas and Virginia Crowe. Joe has four surviving sisters and three brothers.
He retired from the National Park Service after 44 years, most recently with the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. He also lived in Wyoming, Utah, and Maryland...
Rebecca Hladik
May 6, 2025
MUNROE FALLS - Rebecca Hladik, 80, passed away May 6, 2025.
Born in Barnesville, she was a resident of Munroe Falls since 1971. Rebecca attended Kent State University, majoring in Spanish and French and minoring in composition and journalism. She had been employed with the City of Munroe Falls as an administrative assistant, retiring at the age of 62. Rebecca enjoyed...
Mark A. Hoaglin
Aug 18, 2025
STOW - Today, we say goodbye to the kind of dad and husband who made family his life’s work. Mark A. Hoaglin, 70, passed away August 18, 2025.
Born in Akron, he resided in Stow for the last 50 years. Starting his ongoing sales career, he worked at Stow Sparkle Market during and after high school, then retiring from TCH Industries...
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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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...
Michael (Mike) Earl Robinson
Jul 10, 2025
God is good. Psalm 86:15 - “But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger and abundant in mercy and truth.”
My beloved husband of 34 years, Mike Robinson, fought a courageous battle with cancer for eleven months. He entered the presence of Jesus on July 10, 2025. We are so grateful that he is no longer suffering...
Susan Carol Caldwell
Aug 16, 2025
PARMA HEIGHTS - Susan Carol Caldwell, 79, passed away on August 16, 2025.
Born on January 17, 1946, Susan lived a life devoted to her family. Her greatest joy was being a mother to her three daughters, whom she loved with all her heart.
In her later years, Susan faced the challenges of dementia with quiet strength and grace. Though words and...
Annetta (Netta) J. Hoversten (nee Ross)
Aug 12, 2025
HUDSON - Annetta (Netta) J. Hoversten (nee Ross), 86, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on August 12, 2025.
Netta was born in DuBois, PA, to George and Eleanor (Kirker) Ross. Netta grew up in DuBois and graduated from DuBois High School. All throughout her school years she and her best friend roller skated. They had to walk to...
Janet Lee Harris
Aug 10, 2025
STOW - We are extremely saddened to announce that Janet Lee Harris, 68, passed away unexpectedly on August 10, 2025.
Born in Cuyahoga Falls, she was a resident of Stow since 2003. Janet followed in her mother’s footsteps with pursuing a career as a registered nurse, having been employed by the Cleveland Clinic and later, Summa Health System, before retiring in...
Thomas R. Bowen
Aug 6, 2025
STOW - Thomas R. Bowen, 77, passed away August 6, 2025.
Born in Akron, Thomas was a resident of Stow since 1950. He was the valedictorian of Stow High School’s Class of 1966 and graduated summa cum laude from the University of Akron in 1971. Thomas worked as a mechanical engineer for Parker Hannifin, (formerly Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems), retiring in...
Robert A. Schoenstein
Aug 4, 2025
YOUNGSTOWN - Robert A. Schoenstein, 87, formerly of Stow and Florida, died August 4, 2025.
Born in Akron, he was a U.S. Army veteran and had been employed full time as a truck driver, bus driver and instructor in both Ohio and Florida. After his retirement, Robert drove a Jolly Trolley in Florida. Robert enjoyed watching baseball and basketball, and was...
Anna M. Niemann
Aug 2, 2025
MUNROE FALLS - Anna M. Niemann, age 97, passed away in Aurora, Ohio, on August 2, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Calvin; parents, Cecil and Vera (nee Fawley) Smith and her siblings, Edward Smith, Mary McFarland, Barbara Madonio and Cecil (Woodie) Smith.
Anna is survived by her children, Valerie (Greg) Moga and James (Jennifer) Niemann;...
Jo Ann Mullins (nee Miller)
Aug 1, 2025
TALLMADGE - Jo Ann Mullins (nee Miller), age 92, passed away on August 1, 2025.
Jo Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Terry, and survived by her children, Cheryl, Jeffrey and Jill (Dr. Brian Hogan), and grandson, Chance Coughlin.
Jo Ann was born in Uniontown, Ohio to Oma and James Frank Miller. She is preceded in death by her parents...
Patsy Ann Wasilko
Jul 31, 2025
STREETSBORO - Patsy Ann Wasilko, 90, passed away on July 31, 2025.
Patsy was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Wasilko; parents, John and Myrtle (nee Seevers) Klaas, and her brother, John Klaas.
She is survived by her son, Tim (Laurie) Wasilko; grandchildren, Melissa (John) Kawa, Tiffany (Patrick) Ruckart, Jessica (Christopher) Cassidy, Steven Collins and Haley (Adam) Vertolli; great-grandchildren, Lillian (Benji),...
