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 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...
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...
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...
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
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 March 7, 1962, and raised in Stow, Ohio. She attended Stow High School,...
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...
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),...
Jennie J. Hurley
Jul 27, 2025
COPLEY - Jennie J. Hurley (nee Cimarelli), 89, peacefully passed away July 27, 2025.
She was born to Joseph and Jean Cimarelli, in Kent, Ohio, where she lived most of her life. Since 2023, she was a resident of Copley.
Jennie was a graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School and a member of St. Eugene Catholic Church in Cuyahoga Falls.
Jennie most enjoyed...
Margaret (Margie) Groves Anders
Jul 27, 2025
STREETSBORO - In loving memory of Margaret (Margie) Groves Anders, who passed away on July 27, 2025.
She was born on May 29, 1927, to Vincento Patete & Edilia Patete (nee Padula), immigrants from Italy.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Donald Groves, and second husband, Arthur Anders; sisters, Lena Rinella-Moore and Geneva Smith, and most recently by her...
David R. Weber
Jul 26, 2025
AKRON - David R. Weber, 65, died July 26, 2025.
Born in Lorain, Ohio, he was a lifetime area resident and had been employed for 45 years with Chemical Solvents, Inc., currently serving as facility manager. David's loves were his family, golf and cars, but the times he enjoyed most were those spent with his children and grandchildren, especially on family...
David H. Nelson
Jul 25, 2025
CUYAHOGA FALLS - David H. Nelson, age 78, went to his permanent home with his Lord, on July 25, 2025, after a short illness.
He proudly served as an RN in the Vietnam War. He went on to have a fulfilling 40-year career at Akron Children's Hospital. He especially enjoyed his time as a surgical OR (Operating Room) nurse but went...
Gary Lee Crisan
Jul 24, 2025
WARREN - Gary Lee Crisan, 64, born August 7, 1960, of Niles, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025.
A loving son, brother, father and stepfather, Gary cherished the time he got to spend with his family and in nature. He continued to stay close with many of his siblings despite the long distances between them.
Gary was an avid Cleveland...
