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...
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...
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;...
Tom Hale Jenkins
Jul 15, 2025
HUDSON - Tom Hale Jenkins, 92, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025.
Tom is survived by his wife of 65 years, Anne Hunter Jenkins, and two sons, Stephen (partner Ellen), of Bay Village, OH, and Tim, of Atlanta, GA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earle and Marion, and his identical twin brother, Tim Jenkins (Joan).
Tom was born...
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),...
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...
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...
Frank James (DeMarco) Dantimo
Jul 23, 2025
STOW - Frank James (DeMarco) Dantimo was born November 14, 1949, in Cleveland, Ohio to Stan Dantimo and Mary Dantimo (Zappone).
He started his childhood living on Miles Road in Cleveland and spent the rest of it in Garfield Heights, where he graduated from Garfield Heights High School in 1967. Determined to succeed outside of his blue-collar surroundings, Frank started Kent...
William "Bill" M. McLure
Jul 21, 2025
HUDSON - William “Bill” M. McLure of Hudson, OH, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025, after his battle with lung cancer.
A son of the late Kenneth Mitchell McLure and Eileen (Wray) McLure, Bill was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania, August 26, 1942. He was the eldest of three children and is survived by his sister, Marylyn Jean Halusky of Jacksonville,...
David Dempster
Jul 17, 2025
FAIRLAWN - David Dempster, 76, passed away July 17, 2025.
Born in Detroit, Michigan, David had lived in Fairlawn since 2020, was a U.S. Army veteran and had been employed with Schott Industries.
Preceded in death by his parents, George and Oma (nee Gonder) Dempster; siblings, James Dempster, Robert Dempster and Suzanne Largent, he is survived by his wife, Carol (nee Strauss)...
Rebecca J. Brinkman
Jul 16, 2025
STREETSBORO - Rebecca (Becky) J. Brinkman, 69, passed away July 16, 2025.
Born in Alliance, she was a resident of Streetsboro since 2016. Rebecca was a skilled artist and a member of Christ Community Chapel. She enjoyed traveling, art and above all, spending time with her granddaughters.
Preceded in death by her parents, John and Margaret Ament; sister and brother-in-law, Rita and...
Norman Howard Blackburn
Jul 15, 2025
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Norman Howard Blackburn, 88, formerly of Cuyahoga Falls, went to be with the Lord on July 15, 2025.
He was born in Helen, West Virginia, and had lived in Cuyahoga Falls for 61 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Tallmadge. Norm was very active in the church, serving as deacon, a Sunday school...
Ellen Marie Gradisher
Jul 13, 2025
STOW - Ellen Marie Gradisher, 76, passed away on July 13, 2025.
Born in Akron, Ohio, to the late George and Anna (nee Jacobs) Opalenik, she had lived in Stow since 1997, had retired as an administrative assistant from Goodyear, and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church.
Ellen is survived by her husband, William Gradisher; son, Alexander; siblings, Rita Nelson,...
