Gerda Frank
Mar 24, 2026
HUDSON - Gerda Frank, age 87, of Parma, OH, passed away on March 24, 2026 after a long decline.
She was born in 1939 to the late Hugo and Paula Kronenwitter and lived her early years during the turbulence of WWII in Untersulmetingen, Germany. After graduating high school, Gerda went to secretary school. She immigrated to America at the age of...
Joanne Colombo
Mar 22, 2026
HUDSON - Joanne Colombo passed away at home on March 22,2026 after a courageous 4+ year battle with ovarian cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family in person and in spirit. She was preceded in death by her parents, Violet (nee Shasho) and Joseph Sobinovsky. She leaves her adoring husband of 36 years, Eugene, sister Karen (Dennis) Evans, brother...
Donald Ray Watson
Mar 5, 2026
LONDON - Donald Ray Watson Jr., 55, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Born on June 11, 1970, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Junior was a man of immense talent, steady patience, and a heart that belonged entirely to his family.
A skilled welder for many years, Junior was a true craftsman who worked with his hands a lot. He...
John Joseph Bokar
Mar 21, 2026
STOW – John J. Bokar, 81, passed away March 21, 2026.
Born in Cleveland, he was a resident of Stow since 1997, and a U.S. Navy veteran. John had been employed with Maple Heights Fire Department as a firefighter, retiring in 1995. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and enjoyed fishing and golf.
Preceded in death by parents, John...
Vera Gail Mozingo
Mar 20, 2026
STOW - Vera Gail Mozingo, 97, was born on August 23, 1928, in Warwood, West Virginia and died March 20, 2026.
She was a lifelong resident of Stow graduating in the Class of 1946. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Silas Mozingo, her parents Forrest and Bertha Atzenhofer and her brother, Edwin Atzenhofer.
After raising her children,...
Lillian Wolfkill
Mar 14, 2026
CUYAHOGA FALLS – Lillian Wolfkill, 100, died March 14, 2026.
Born in Pennsylvania, she was a longtime resident of Cuyahoga Falls, Lillian had been employed with Acme in the bakery department, until her retirement. She enjoyed the simple things in life and caring for her beloved cockatiel, Tweety.
Preceded in death by parents, husband Dale G. Wolfkill, and children Evelyn Dombek, Dale...
William Robert Elms
Mar 10, 2026
HUDSON - William “Bill” Elms, 94, went home to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 10, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Virginia “Ginny” Elms, and by his sister, Jennie Pastoriza. He is survived by his son, John Elms; his daughter, Elizabeth (James) Bascom; his granddaughters, Kathryne (Peter) Sinelnikova and Kristen Bascom; and...
Vicki Lynn Schratz
Mar 2, 2026
STOW - Vicki Lynn Schratz, age 79, of Stow, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Born November 23, 1946, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Vicki was the beloved daughter of David Brice and Leota Parmalee Tucker, and the sister of David and Diana Brice.
Vicki devoted many years of her life to teaching, touching countless students with her...
Rebecca DiRocco
Mar 10, 2026
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Rebecca DiRocco, 76, died March 10, 2026.
Born in Barberton, she was a long-time resident of Cuyahoga Falls. Rebecca had been employed with Akron Children’s Hospital as a supervisor of registration up until her retirement. Born into a military family, Rebecca grew up as the daughter of Army parents.
She adored traveling, and among the many places she visited,...
James K. Highlands
Mar 7, 2026
TWINSBURG - James K. Highlands, 83, passed away peacefully in his sleep March 7, 2026, at Maplewood Senior Living.
A son of the late Carlyle “Cullie” and Lois Highlands, he was born August 16, 1942, in Toledo, Ohio. He went on to attend the University of Toledo, majoring in Business Administration. He started his lifelong career in retail management, starting in...
Lyn Ashley Risk
Mar 4, 2026
HUDSON - Lyn Ashley Risk, 38, passed away March 4, 2026.
A lifelong Hudson resident, she graduated from Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy in 2006 and earned a degree in Business from Geneva College (PA). Her passion for aviation inspired a career as an airline dispatcher, where she met her husband, Russell, a pilot. Together they built a home full of warmth...
Ora Gay McNeil-James
Mar 6, 2026
STOW - Ora Gay McNeil-James, age 101, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 6, 2026.
Born on May 17, 1924, in Charleston, West Virginia, she was the daughter of Charles T. and Wanda B. McNeil. She was retired from Monroe Business Machines and a member of Central United Methodist Church and Canaan United Methodist Church...
Richard M. Fawcett
Mar 5, 2026
MUNROE FALLS - Richard M. Fawcett, 95, died March 5, 2026.
Born in Martins Ferry, Ohio, he was preceded in death by his parents, D. Walter and Rachel Fawcett; brother, Tom Fawcett; sister, Jeanne Fletcher; son-in-law, Rick Lloyd, and great-grandson, Trenton Ward.
He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Lois; son and daughter-in-law, John and Carol Fawcett; daughter, Susan Lloyd;...
Mary Bell Shockey Willey
Mar 3, 2026
To view the livestream Funeral Service on behalf of Mrs. Mary Bell Shockey Willey,
on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 11 AM, please click the link below:
Redmon Funeral Home ~ Funeral Service on behalf of Mrs. Mary Bell Shockey Willey
Mary Bell Shockey Willey
WINSTON-SALEM, NC - Mary B. Willey, age 92, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026, at her home in...
Peggy (Peg) Sue Mamajek
Mar 1, 2026
HUDSON - Peggy (Peg) Sue Mamajek, 83, of Hudson, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Peggy was born November 2, 1942, in Rocky River, to the late Ollie and Gilbert Burkey. Peg loved to travel; in early adulthood, she worked as a stewardess with United Airlines and was a member of the Clipped Wings alumni organization.
In...
Captain Allen L. Maurer
Feb 24, 2026
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on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 6 PM, please click the link below:
Redmon Funeral Home ~ Funeral Service on behalf of Captain Allen L. Maurer
BATH - On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Captain Allen L. Maurer, 78, of Bath, passed away peacefully in his sleep.
Allen was born on December...
Brian Malachy Quinn
Feb 21, 2026
STOW - Brian Malachy Quinn, 60, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 21, 2026. A private burial will take place on a future date.
Brian was born October 13, 1965, in Ashland, Ohio, the son of Gerard and Jean (Marchionno) Quinn. After graduating from St. Pius X High School in Pottstown, PA, he attended the University of Akron where he earned...
Laura A. Cingle
Feb 26, 2026
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Laura A. Cingle, 77, died February 26, 2026.
Born in Ravenna, Ohio, she was a former long-time resident of Munroe Falls, where she proudly served as a member of the Munroe Falls City Council for many years. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Akron and worked as an accountant for most of her...
Joshua M. Wall
Feb 21, 2026
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Joshua M. Wall, 43, died February 21, 2026.
Born in Akron, he was a lifetime area resident and a member of Northampton Bible Church. Joshua had many passions in life. A passion for video games and mini golf, hobbies through which he used to bond with family and friends and were sources of joy he got from defeating...
Carl Steve Koltas
Feb 23, 2026
STOW - Carl Steve Koltas, 83, died February 23, 2026, after a short battle with cancer.
Born in Lorain, he graduated from Kent State University and was a 50-year resident of Stow where was owner of Koltas State Farm Insurance for over 40 years. Carl enjoyed golfing and was a longtime member of the United Methodist Church in Stow, where he...
