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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Andrija "Andy" Djercan

Andrija "Andy" Djercan

Jul 16, 2018

Obituary of Andrija Djercan

Andrija (Andy) Djercan, 79, died July 16, 2018 after a short illness.

Born in Sid, Serbia, he and his wife came to America in 1967. He had lived in Stow and Munroe Falls for over 45 years. Andy worked for over 33 years at Universal Tire Molds as a hand finisher and enjoyed...

Mark John Mccausland

Mark John Mccausland

Jul 12, 2018

Obituary of Mark John McCausland

Mark J. McCausland, 67, passed away Thursday July 12, 2018.

He was born to Jack and Helen (Fitzgibbons) McCausland, October 18, 1950, in Vancouver, British Columbia, after which the family moved to the U.S. in 1961. Mark served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, receiving his Purple Heart, as well...

James O. Emert, Jr.

James O. Emert, Jr.

Jul 8, 2018

Obituary of James O. Emert, Jr.

As the evening sky began its crescendo Sunday, July 8, 2018, the beautiful life melody of Jim Emert came to a close. Jim was born in Chicago to Grace and James Emert, Sr. in 1939, however, there was no denying that Jim considered Pittsburgh to be his hometown. The oldest of two, his...

Thomas P. Hart

Thomas P. Hart

Jul 7, 2018

Obituary of Thomas P. Hart

Thomas Philip "Tom" Hart, 75, of Stow passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Jennings Nursing Home in Garfield Heights, Ohio.

Tom was born in Cleveland to George and Florence Hart on July 15, 1942. He proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1963 to 1969, spending two of...

Mary Annis Alexander

Mary Annis Alexander

Jul 7, 2018

Obituary of Mary Annis Alexander

Mary Annis Alexander was transported into the presence of Jesus on July 7, 2018.

Born May 12, 1922, she was raised on Carter Avenue in southeast Akron. She attended Voris Elementary School and graduated from Garfield High in 1940.

She leaves behind her two daughters: Linda Alexander of Stow and...

Tessie Novak

Tessie Novak

Jul 7, 2018

Obituary of Tessie Novak

Tessie (Tatiana) Novak, 97, passed away July 7, 2018.

She was born January 17, 1921 in Akron. Tessie resided in Akron then Stow, throughout her entire active life. She worked as a hairdresser in Akron for many years, retiring in 1996.

Tessie is preceded in death by her husband, Nicholas Novak;...

Thomas Richard Laubacher

Thomas Richard Laubacher

Jul 3, 2018

Obituary of Thomas Richard Laubacher

Thomas "Tom" Richard Laubacher died July 3, 2018.

Tom was born in Akron, Ohio, January 5, 1944 and attended St. Mary's in Akron all 12 years. He served in the U.S. Navy, worked at the Firestone Bank and retired in 2006 from Morgan Adhesives in Stow after 33 years.

He...

Vida Bernice Parrish

Vida Bernice Parrish

Jul 3, 2018

Obituary of Vida Bernice Parrish

Vida "Bernice" Parrish, 75, passed away comfortably on July 3, 2018 among the bustle of her home in Columbiana, Ohio. She was at Peace. She is now with her husband, Bob Parrish, who passed away almost two years ago to the date. In fact, they may be playing Scrabble now.

With a...

Kenneth J. Shuman

Kenneth J. Shuman

Jul 2, 2018

Obituary of Kenneth J. Shuman

Kenneth J. "Ken" Shuman, 95, died July 2, 2018.

Born in Akron, he was a Stow resident since 1940, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II, and retired owner of K.J. Shuman Plumbing and Heating. A member of the Cuyahoga Falls United Presbyterian Church, he had been an elder and...

James M. Wharton

James M. Wharton

Jun 30, 2018

James M. Wharton, III passed away suddenly on June 30 at the age of 71. He was a loving son, brother, devoted uncle, and a friend to many. He always had a kind and supportive word and cared so much about others, especially family. Additionally, he was a great dad to his dogs.

A lifelong resident of...

James E. Scafidi

James E. Scafidi

Jun 30, 2018

Obituary of James E. Scafidi

Jim Scafidi, 64, went home to his eternal home with the Lord on June 30, 2018.

Jim was born in Akron and lived most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls. He was a 1973 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and a member of United Food...

Dolores Joan Epling

Dolores Joan Epling

Jun 28, 2018

Obituary of Dolores Joan Epling

Dolores Joan Epling, 83, at comfort with the Lord in Heaven. Joan peacefully succumbed to her disease of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at the Cleveland Clinic Akron General Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center in Fairlawn, Ohio. She was born in Akron, Ohio on November 27, 1934.

Preceded...

Kathe (Nmi) Kirstein

Kathe (Nmi) Kirstein

Jun 25, 2018

Obituary of Kathe (NMI) Kirstein

Kathe Kirstein, 94, died June 25, 2018.

Born in Stralsund, Germany, given name Katirina Hedwig Johanna Alwine Berwald, she shortened her name in 1951 when she immigrated to Akron, Ohio. She retired as a candy maker from Grabham's Candies in 1987 after 27 years of employment. She was an active member of the...

Alan Dale Audin

Alan Dale Audin

Jun 23, 2018

Obituary of Alan Dale Audin

Alan Audin, 87, died peacefully on June 23, 2018.

Born on October 5, 1930 in Akron to John and Hazel (nee Baier) Audin, he was a lifetime area resident, a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, and had retired as a painter.

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Linda N. Zimmerman

Linda N. Zimmerman

Jun 22, 2018

Obituary of Linda N. Zimmerman

Linda N. Zimmerman, 78, of Hudson, passed away June 22, 2018. Lynn was born to Donald W. and Anna Louise Edmunds-Johnston on September 6, 1939 in New Castle, PA.

Lynn graduated from New Castle High School in 1957 and Youngstown State University Dana School of Music in 1964. Lynn was an elementary...

Mark Edwin Boone

Mark Edwin Boone

Jun 22, 2018

Obituary of Mark Edwin Boone

Mark Edwin Boone, 67, passed away June 22, 2018 of complications of cancer.

Born in Canton, he graduated from Capital University with a Bachelor's degree in History and Political Science. He co-founded Western Reserve Resources Corp. in 1976, where, as a Financial Advisor and friend, he had the privilege of walking alongside...

Carol Joan Williams

Carol Joan Williams

Jun 21, 2018

Obituary of Carol Joan Williams

Carol Joan (Harner) Williams, 79, beloved mother and grandmother, went home to be with her Lord Jesus on June 21, 2018.

Born in Mantua, raised in Farmington, she was a graduate of Kent State University. She taught in Streetsboro, retiring in 1996 with 30 years of service. As a member of Stow...

Eleanor E. Sample

Eleanor E. Sample

Jun 20, 2018

Obituary of Eleanor E. Sample

Miss Eleanor E. Sample, 96, died June 20, 2018.

Born in Emeigh, PA, Eleanor graduated from Garfield High School and Akron City Hospital School of Nursing. She later earned her B.S. in Nursing from The University of Akron and retired from Akron General Medical Center. During her career, Miss Sample held several...

Zita P. Miller

Zita P. Miller

Jun 20, 2018

Obituary of Zita P. Miller

Zita P. Miller, 90, of Streetsboro, Ohio, passed away June 20, 2018 at Maplewood Assisted Living in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

Born February 11, 1928 in East Vandergrift, PA, she was the daughter of the late Casimir Paschis and Marcella (Sgydlauskas) Paschis. Zita is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years,...

Joan Marie Radabaugh

Joan Marie Radabaugh

Jun 18, 2018

Obituary of Joan Marie Radabaugh

Joan Marie Radabaugh, 86, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2018 at Arbors at Stow. Born December 18, 1931, she was a Stow resident since 1956.

Joan was a talented artist, enjoyed working in her garden and was a graduate of Kent State University. She was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran...

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