Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Stow, Ohio

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Stow, Ohio area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Michael D. Smith

Michael D. Smith

Feb 4, 2026

STOW - Michael D. Smith, 85, died February 4, 2026.

Born in Youngstown, Ohio, on May 15, 1940, he was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in Alaska, and had been employed as an electrician with Youngstown Sheet and Tube (J & L Steel).  Michael had also been a volunteer at Ohio Veterans Memorial Park in Clinton.  

He...

Michael (Mike) W. Lewellyn

Michael (Mike) W. Lewellyn

Feb 3, 2026

AKRON - Michael W. Lewellyn, age 47, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026.  He was born on September 13, 1978.

He is survived by his parents, Ronald and Joy Lewellyn, and his sister, Laura. 

Mike graduated from Stow High School in 1997.  He was loved by his family and friends and will be missed greatly.

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Richard Frederick Schmader

Richard Frederick Schmader

Feb 2, 2026

TALLMADGE - Richard Frederick Schmader, 69, passed away February 2, 2026.

He was born on November 19, 1956, to the late Ray and Donna Schmader, in Akron. Rich was a 1974 graduate of Stow High School, where he participated in band and other activities. After graduation, he became the manager of Stow’s Spaghetti Bowl and then went on to work in...

Lisa Marie Modiri

Lisa Marie Modiri

Jan 23, 2026

SILVER LAKE - Lisa Marie Modiri, age 58, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2026. Born in Long Beach, California, Lisa brought her warmth and adventurous spirit to Ohio in 2013, where she found a loving community and a new home.

Known as "Whitefeather" within the spiritual circles of Northeast Ohio, Lisa touched countless lives with her generous heart, gentle...

Paul R. Schmoyer, Jr.

Paul R. Schmoyer, Jr.

Jan 28, 2026

HUDSON - Paul R. Schmoyer, Jr., 100, passed away January 28, 2026.

Born in Brookville, Pennsylvania, he was a long-term resident of Concord, Ohio, and a World War II U.S. Navy veteran.

Paul owned Schmoyer’s Floral Design in Cleveland and was later employed with the Department of Veterans Affairs as an X-ray technician where he met his wife, Marilyn. He enjoyed fishing,...

Dennis Vincent McBride, Jr.

Dennis Vincent McBride, Jr.

Jan 29, 2026

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Dennis Vincent McBride, Jr., 53, died January 29, 2026.

Born in Akron, he was Vice President of Sales at Dynamic Data, Inc., where he worked with his best friend, Justin Miller. Denny enjoyed golfing, going on vacation to the beach, and spending time on his patio with his family! Denny was loved by so many and there were...

Madeleine Marlisa Gulas

Madeleine Marlisa Gulas

Jan 26, 2026

KENT - Madeleine Marlisa Gulas was born in the early hours of July 18, 1990, one minute after her twin sister, Chesney Alexandra, in Akron, Ohio. She was the daughter of John S. and Chesney D. Zellers Gulas, of Hudson, Ohio.

Madeleine graduated from Laurel School in Shaker Heights, Ohio, and went to college at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Massachusetts,...

John E. Malene

John E. Malene

Jan 21, 2026

CUYAHOGA FALLS - John E. Malene, 95, passed away peacefully, January 21, 2026, at Heritage of Hudson Nursing Home in Hudson.

He was born January 23, 1930, in Rockland Township, PA, to the late Samuel and Antoinette Malene. Mr. Malene was a proud veteran who served in the U.S. Air Force between WWII and the Korean War. After military service, he...

Cindy (Lukens) Wagner

Cindy (Lukens) Wagner

Jan 18, 2026

STOW (FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP) - Cindy (Lukens) Wagner, 55, of Sunny Dell Farms, passed away suddenly Sunday morning, January 18, 2026.

Cindy is survived by her husband of 31 years, Matt, and her children, Riley and Brody. 

Cindy was a lifetime resident of Sunny Dell Farms. She was born and raised to be a farmer for her family farm, which was her greatest...

Joseph F. Ball

Joseph F. Ball

Jan 14, 2026

To view the livestream of Mr. Ball's Memorial Service, 

please click the link below and use the Meeting Code and Password listed:

Joseph Ball Livestream Link

Meeting Code: 88214264234

Password: 723877

STOW - Joseph F. Ball, 84, passed away January 14, 2026, after several years of battling complications from strokes.

Born in Akron, he was a resident of Stow since 1966. He was an engineer with...

Richard Russell Crawley

Richard Russell Crawley

Jan 15, 2026

To view the livestream Funeral Service on behalf of Mr. Rick Crawley,

on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 10 AM, please click the link below:

Riverwood Chapel ~ Funeral Service for Mr. Rick Crawley

STOW - Richard Russell Crawley, age 61, of Stow, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.

Rick is survived by Norma, his wife of...

Eunice Harryette Honsa Pavlik (nee Jones)

Eunice Harryette Honsa Pavlik (nee Jones)

Jan 15, 2026

TWINSBURG - Eunice Harryette Honsa Pavlik (nee Jones), passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on January 15, 2026, at the age of 90, in Macedonia Ohio.

Born on September 15, 1935, in Cleveland Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Eunice Jones. She grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, and attended John Marshall High School.

She worked for several...

Carolyn Sue Clark

Carolyn Sue Clark

Jan 8, 2026

STOW|TORONTO - Carolyn Sue Clark, age 76, of Stow and Toronto, OH, passed away on January 8, 2026, in the presence of family.

Born on August 14, 1949, in Steubenville, OH, Carolyn was the daughter of Dale Skinner and Annabelle Skinner (Horvath). She graduated from Jefferson Union High School in 1967, and went on to work in sectors, which include banking,...

Aimee Elizabeth Newell

Aimee Elizabeth Newell

Jan 7, 2026

MACEDONIA - Aimee Elizabeth Newell, age 56, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. She was born on May 23, 1969, at Marymount Hospital in Garfield Heights, Ohio. She was the beloved daughter of the late Carole Rusher Newell and Donald Newell.

Aimee’s life was shaped by deep love and profound loss. She was preceded in death by her parents, her...

Kay Frances Tofanelli

Kay Frances Tofanelli

Jan 6, 2026

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Kay Frances Tofanelli, 86, died January 6, 2026.

Born in Akron, she was a lifetime area resident and had been employed with the law firm of Roderick, Linton and Belfance, LLP, for 28 years prior to her retirement. Kay was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church, was active in the Young Concordians, and enjoyed playing bridge and euchre.

She...

Cynthia Louise Smith (nee Shaffer)

Cynthia Louise Smith (nee Shaffer)

Dec 28, 2025

HARTVILLE - Cynthia Louise Smith (nee Shaffer) was born September 12, 1938, to Oliver and Beulah Shaffer.She lived in Ohio all her life and still loved to remember "the farm," swimming in Yellow Creek with siblings, cousins, and friends, and ice skating on ponds in Northampton. She passed away on December 28, 2025, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.She...

Donna Fae Malm

Donna Fae Malm

Dec 20, 2025

STOW - Donna Fae Malm, 95, was taken peacefully to Heaven to be with her Lord on December 20, 2025.

Donna was born in Canton, Ohio, and was a resident of Stow since 1980. Donna was a loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend to many.

Donna was employed by Falls Savings and Loan, beginning her career as a bank teller and...

Freeda Louise Sturm Roberts

Freeda Louise Sturm Roberts

Jan 3, 2026

FAIRLAWN - Freeda Louise Sturm Roberts, 92, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, in Akron, Ohio, the city where she was born, on November 19, 1933. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Freeda’s life was a testament to faith, service, and steadfast love.

From a young age, Freeda displayed a remarkable sense of purpose. At just eight...

Michael John Bradisse

Michael John Bradisse

Dec 30, 2025

STOW - Michael John Bradisse, 48, of Stow, Ohio, unexpectedly passed away on December 30, 2025.

Born on December 3, 1977, in Akron, Ohio, to Iris and John Bradisse, Mike lived a vibrant and full life marked by deep devotion to his family, a passion for sports, and a gift for connecting with people.

A proud graduate of Stow High School’s Class...

Eleanor Bosko

Eleanor Bosko

Jan 3, 2026

STOW - Eleanor Bosko, a beloved educator, devoted wife, and extraordinary mother, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at the age of 49. 

Born on June 3, 1976, to the late Melvin and Kathy Dreslinski, Eleanor was a lifelong resident of Stow, Ohio, a community she loved deeply and served with her whole heart.

Eleanor dedicated her professional life to the...

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