James M Costello
Jul 18, 2026
Stow, OH – James M. Costello, 77, passed away on July 18, 2026.
Born in Washington DC, Jim was a resident of Stow, Ohio, for 47 years. He proudly served in the United States Navy for 30 years, retiring with the rank of Chief. During his military career, he was employed by Struktol Chemical Company for more than 25 years as...
Chesta L. Kassinger
Jul 20, 2026
MUNROE FALLS – Chesta (Teddy) L. Kassinger, 74, passed away July 20, 2026.
Born in Akron, she was a resident of Munroe Falls since 1996. Chesta graduated from the nursing program at Choffin CTC and worked as a private duty LPN, retiring in 2010. Chesta loved her career in nursing, caring for others, and was a devout Christian.
Family and friends were...
Patrick Jay Klein
Jul 15, 2026
New Franklin — Patrick J. Klein, 59, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026 after an incredibly courageous battle with stage lV cancer.
Pat was born on 31 March 1967 in Akron, Ohio to Jack and Mary Klein. Pat went to Manchester High School and graduated in 1985. He was self employed as a professional painter. Pat loved to go boating...
David Allen Waller
Jul 5, 2026
CUYAHOGA FALLS – David Allen Waller, 64, passed away July 4, 2026.
A son of the late Ronald and Patricia Waller, he was born November 13, 1961, in Cleveland. David loved to go fishing and was very hard-working. Above everything else he was a loving husband, father, family man, and best Papa to his grandsons, Alex and Christopher.
In addition to his...
Benjamin George Marion Ammons
Jul 17, 2026
HUDSON - Benjamin George Marion Ammons passed away on July 17, 2026, at the age of 91.
Ben was born in Fairview, West Virginia, to Benjamin Washington Ammons and Lelia Mae Ammons. The family moved to Akron in 1944, and Akron became his lifelong home. At Garfield High School, he served as senior class president and student conductor of the orchestra,...
Garnett Edward Shockey
Jul 5, 2026
Cuyahoga Falls — Garnett Shockey departed this life on July 5, 2026. He was born February 11, 1939, in Sharon, PA, to Arney and Edith Shockey.
Garnett graduated from Brookfield High School in 1957 and went on to join the Navy. After completing four years of naval service, he attended Youngstown College (now Youngstown State University), where he earned a bachelor’s...
Anthony Basil Scafidi
Jul 13, 2026
MUNROE FALLS - Anthony (Tony) Basil Scafidi, 84, passed away on July 13, 2026.
Born in Akron, Ohio on November 19, 1941 to the late Anthony & Mary (Fisher) Scafidi. Tony was a proud veteran of the United States Navy.
Pasta Sundays were his favorite days of the week, eating, laughing and playing euchre with his family. He could fix almost anything...
Maria Denise Regan
Jul 9, 2026
HUDSON - Maria Denise Regan (née Lavanty), 62, of Hudson, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026.
Born on April 23, 1964, in Ravenna, Ohio, Maria was the beloved daughter of the late Henry and Victoria Lavanty. She earned her Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Akron and devoted nearly 30 years to teaching fifth grade in the...
Mary Beth Burrick
Jul 11, 2026
STOW – Mary Beth Burrick, 74, passed away July 11, 2026
Mary Beth Burrick (Beth), 74, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 11th, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Detroit, Michigan, to Walter and Irene Kline, she brought warmth, laughter and a generous spirit to those who knew her.
A longtime resident of Stow, Ohio, Beth built a life...
Ruth Olive Barnum
Jul 6, 2026
Ruth Olive Barnum, age 42, passed away after a short illness, Monday, July 6, 2026. While her death was tragic, Ruth’s life was a triumph. Ruth, whose name means friend, built lasting relationships with so many through her congeniality and compassion. She leaves behind a legacy full of love and leadership.
Ruth’s children were her greatest joys. As a wife and...
Bertha Jane Davis
Jul 8, 2026
Bertha (Bertie) Davis, 98, loving mother, grandmother, and aunt, passed away on Thursday, July 8 2026.
Bertie loved her books, pets, flowers and her family.
Bertie was born in Akron, the last of 7 children, to Harold and Nellie Calaway, on May 15, 1928. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale, daughter Beth Farinacci and son, Michael Davis.
Bertie and Dale...
John Edward Hebert
Jun 24, 2026
STOW - John Edward Hebert III, 83, passed away June 24, 2026.
John was born on September 15, 1942, in Abilene, Texas to John Hebert Jr and Mary Ellen Stauffer Hebert. His dad was in the Army and Abilene was a major military training hub. He grew up in beautiful Lyndhurst, Ohio where he met the love of his life Linda...
Norman S George
Jul 1, 2026
Norman S. George, 94, of Stow, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2026.
Born May 4, 1932, in Tallmadge, Ohio, Norman lived a life defined by service, dedication, and love for his family. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 23 years, retiring with the distinguished rank of Chief Master Sergeant. His military career reflected...
Charlotte Barbara Haney
Jun 22, 2026
STOW - Charlotte Barbara Haney, age 78, passed away peacefully June 22, 2026, and reunited with the love of her life, her husband, Gary Haney, who preceded her in death in October 2025.
Born on December 7, 1947, in Cleveland, Ohio, Charlotte was the beloved daughter of the late John and Helen Dankulic. She was also preceded in death by her...
Harold Reeve Bates Jr
Jul 3, 2026
CUYAHOGA FALLS- Harold "Hal" Reeve Bates, 89, died July 3, 2026.
Born in Wood County, Hal was raised in Bowling Green, OH. Hal was a graduate of Bowling Green High School, Wilmington College and Kent State University. He lived in Stow for 45 years before moving to Cuyahoga Falls. He retired from Maple Heights High School after teaching at Maplewood Vocational...
Keith Keele
Jun 28, 2026
STOW – Keith Keele, 64, passed away on June 28, 2026.
Born in Ravenna, Ohio, Keith spent most of his life around Ohio where he built a career in the construction trades. He was a hardworking man who took pride in working with his hands and never shied away from a challenge. Outside of work, Keith found joy in life’s simple...
Cynthia Ann Lipson
Jun 24, 2026
TWINSBURG - Cynthia Ann Lipson, 56, passed away June 24, 2026.
The Lipson family would like to announce the passing of our beloved Cindy, after a long, courageous, and fiercely fought battle with breast cancer. Cindy passed, with her husband, Jake at her side.
Cindy was the definition of strength. She faced every challenge with unwavering determination, refusing to let cancer define...
David Layne Hall
Jun 25, 2026
STOW – David L. Hall, 68, passed away suddenly on June 25, 2026.
He was born on February 28, 1958, in Lorain, OH, and spent most of his life in Northeast Ohio.
David was a devoted family man who cherished the time he spent with those he loved. While he enjoyed swimming and boating, his greatest joy came from being surrounded by...
James M Rhodes
Jun 23, 2026
STOW - James Michael Rhodes, 88, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026, in Stow, Ohio.
Born in Akron, Jim graduated from Buchtel High School and the University of Akron. During hospital stays, he met Elizabeth Doerr, his nurse who quickly became the love of his life. They married on September 30, 1961. Over his career, Jim worked for Bendix Corp.,...
Loretta M Carden
Jun 22, 2026
STOW - Loretta M. Carden, 86, passed away June 22, 2026.
Born in Akron, OH, she was a resident of Stow since 2021. Loretta was preceded in death by husband, Andy, parents George and Mary Louis; siblings, Ernie, Laurice, Ted, and Angie, she is survived by children, Craig (Lisa), Scott, Mary Beth (Don) Marteny; grandchildren, Kara, C.J. and Roman; and many...
