Arlene M. Stopar
Jun 9, 2025
STOW - Arlene M. Stopar, 93, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025.
Arlene was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Frank and Mary (Ermakora) Stopar.
She was a life-long devout Catholic and a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church in Cleveland and Holy Family Catholic Church in Stow.
Arlene spent the last 25 years residing in Stow, Ohio, to be closer...
Ronzel Darius Dawson
Jun 11, 2025
TALLMADGE - Ronzel Darius Dawson, born January 22, 1938, to Lloyd and Alice Dawson in Nebo, WV, died June 11, 2025.
Preceded in death by his son, Joseph Dawson, he is survived by his wife of 64 years, Juanita Dawson; children, Ronald Dawson (Barbara) and Angela Todd; seven grandchildren, and sixteen great-grandchildren. He had six brothers and sisters, and leaves many...
Richard (Rick) W. Bennett
Jun 10, 2025
MUNROE FALLS - Richard (Rick) W. Bennett, 73, passed away June 10, 2025.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Richard A. and Theorita (nee Wills) Bennett. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (nee Barrett); children, Tonya (Randy Feller) May, Mechelle Bennett, Rebecca (Ryan) Clark, and Paul (Quinn) Bennett; eleven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Pastor Michael Swab will conduct services...
Paula J. Reed Marsh
Jun 4, 2025
HUDSON - Paula J. Reed Marsh, 85, of Hudson, Ohio, passed away June 4, 2025. Born in Lodi, OH, to parents Eugene and Evelyn (Stratton) Reed, she married Boyd T. Marsh in 1962 in Congress, OH.
Paula graduated from Bowling Green State University, (member of the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority), and from Northwestern High School, (West Salem, OH), where she was...
James (Jim) C. Brown
May 27, 2025
PLEASE NOTE:
The graveside services scheduled for Mr. Brown on
Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 11 AM,
have been postponed until a later date.
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - Jim Brown passed away peacefully in the presence of his wife, Kang Lee Sheppard, on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in Garden Ranch Assisted Living, Abode Hospice Care, both in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Jim is survived by his...
Virginia (Ginny) Ruth Stauffer
Jun 2, 2025
TALLMADGE - On June 2, 2025, Virginia (Ginny) Ruth Stauffer, 84, went home to be with her Lord and Savior.
Though she was born in Akron, she lived many places over her lifetime, finally settling in Tallmadge, Ohio, with her husband, Tom, in 2004.
Ginny enjoyed her years with Geneva Chervenic Realty as a secretary until her retirement in 2003. Her real...
Florence (Flo) E. Allen
Jun 1, 2025
BRIMFIELD - Florence (Flo) E. Allen went to be with the Lord on June 1, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born July 30, 1941, in Murphy, NC. She was raised in Stow and graduated from Stow High School in 1959. She retired at age 52 from GenCorp as the Manager of accounts receivable, after 31 years...
Edward (Ed) John Witek, Sr.
May 23, 2025
STOW - Edward (Ed) John Witek, Sr., 97, passed away on May 23, 2025.
Ed was born in Newport Township, PA, on September 28, 1927, the youngest of eight children born to coal-mining Polish immigrants. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he married June Lacey, his high school sweetheart in 1948. Graduating from Penn State with a degree in chemical engineering,...
William M. Smith, Jr.
May 24, 2025
STOW - William M. Smith, Jr., 65, was born October 3, 1959, in Cleveland, Ohio, to William M. Smith, Sr. and Eleanore M. Smith. He forged a career as a machinist for R.F. Cook, Euclid Inc., Kent Worldwide, and Gougler Industries, before founding his own successful business, D.E.S. Machine Services.
William was a board member of Grace and Glory Fellowship in...
Angelina Natalie Rubino (nee Aloisi)
May 25, 2025
KENT - Angelina Natalie Rubino (née Aloisi), 92, passed away May 25, 2025.
Born on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1932, to Orlando and Carmela Aloisi, she was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, GG, and friend. Above everything else, Angelina loved her family.
She was a graduate of St. Mary High School in 1950, and worked at BF Goodrich Chemical, where...
Richard Stephen Pacenta
May 23, 2025
HUDSON - Richard Stephen Pacenta, 72, of Hudson, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. A devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, colleague, and friend, Richard was a steady and selfless presence in the lives of all who knew him.
Richard is survived by his beloved wife, Linda (née Meredith); children, Meredith and Mason; and siblings,...
Joanne M. Ricci (Michalec)
May 9, 2025
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Joanne M. Ricci (Michalec), 90, ended her earthly journey and was welcomed into Heaven by Jesus and His Mother on May 9, 2025.
Joanne was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Albert and Eva (Boczek) Michalec. She grew up in North Hill, attending school at St. Martha's, Jennings, and North High School. She started her career at...
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 in 1962. Rebecca enjoyed gardening, riding the...
Michelle J. Englehart
May 4, 2025
KENT - Michelle J. Englehart, 69, passed away May 4, 2025. She was born March 11, 1956, at Indiana Hospital in Indiana, PA.
Michelle was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Initially trained as a licensed practical nurse, she spent most of her career as a licensed optician. In her free time, she enjoyed painting and spending time with family and...
William (Bill) W. Sampson
Apr 29, 2025
STOW - William (Bill) W. Sampson, 87, passed away April 29, 2025.
Throughout his life, Bill was an extremely active person. In 1953, he was the All-American Soap Box Derby Champion and also won first place in a wash tub derby in hydroplane. He loved his model train collection and was active in many model airplane clubs. As an engineer, he...
Edward Thomas Gidley
Apr 25, 2025
STOW - Edward Thomas Gidley, 81, passed away peacefully, April 25, 2025, from natural causes.
Edward (Ed) was born in Akron Ohio, on July 21, 1943, to Edward and Betty Gidley. Edward is preceded in death by his wife, Linda Witner Gidley; his sister, Elaine Suffolk, and his parents, Edward Gidley and Betty Gidley Wolf. He is survived by his daughter,...
Shirley D. Milush
Apr 25, 2025
STOW - Shirley D. Milush, 89, passed away April 25, 2025.
Born in Greensboro, PA, she was a resident of Stow since 1968. Shirley was a homemaker and a member of Saint Joseph Parish. She enjoyed crafting and gardening.
Preceded in death by her husband, John Milush, Sr.; daughter-in-law, Holly Milush, and twelve siblings, she is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Milush;...
Donna M. Walker
Apr 28, 2025
STOW - Donna M. Walker, 71, of Stow, Ohio, passed away April 28, 2025, surrounded by love.
She is survived by her devoted husband, Chris Walker and her beloved daughter, Nicole Walker, who will carry her memory in their hearts always.
In keeping with her wishes, no services will be held.
John Gilbert Drew
Apr 21, 2025
STOW - John Gilbert Drew, 94, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025, with his family by his side.
Born in Indiana, Pennsylvania, he lived in Stow for 60 years and was a member of the Stow Presbyterian Church.
John served his country in the Korean War with the U.S. Army. He became a Tool & Die Maker for Ford Motor Company,...
Nicholas Rozumny
Apr 23, 2025
STOW - Nicholas Rozumny, 96, passed away April 23, 2025, in Uniontown, Ohio.
Nick was born March 31, 1929, in Caro, Michigan, one of fourteen children residing on the family farm. He loved telling countless stories of the days on the farm with his dad and mom, Michael and Catherine (nee Dorosky) . He started his lifetime career with the Chrysler...
