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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Richard J. Bauer

Richard J. Bauer

Aug 14, 2018

Obituary of Richard J. Bauer

Richard J. Bauer, 93, went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 14, 2018.

A native of Akron, he graduated from Western Reserve Academy in 1943, and the University of Akron in 1950, where he lettered in basketball and golf. Richard served his country...

Nicholas Wahna

Nicholas Wahna

Aug 14, 2018

Obituary of Nicholas Wahna

Nicholas Wahna,95 , of Stow, Ohio passed away on August 14that home .

Nick was born in Colver, PA on October 29, 1922 . He served in World War II in England during the blitz. In 1960, Nick left the coal mines, moving his family to Stow...

Tex Wade Eskew

Tex Wade Eskew

Aug 13, 2018

Obituary of Tex Wade Eskew

Tex Wade Eskew, 87, went home to be with the Lord on August 13, 2018. He was born October 17, 1930 in Buchannon, WV to Lloyd and Irene (Duncan) Eskew.

Tex was a man who always believed his family came first, no matter what. Being an...

Barbara A. Convey

Barbara A. Convey

Aug 10, 2018

Obituary of Barbara A. Convey

Barbara A. Convey, age 70, died August 10, 2018.

Barbara was born October 18, 1947 in Cleveland, Ohio. After graduating from high school, Barbara earned her Bachelor Degree in English from Cleveland State University and began teaching in the Cleveland Public Schools. Continuing her...

Anthony G. Jessie

Anthony G. Jessie

Aug 9, 2018

Obituary of Anthony G. Jessie

Anthony Guy Jessie, 92, died peacefully in the early morning hours of Thursday, August 9, 2018. Anthony - known to friends and family as "Tony" - was born on January 2, 1926, in Cincinnati, Ohio, and then spent much of his childhood in Akron. He signed up for military service in the midst of...

Betty J. Stallings

Betty J. Stallings

Aug 5, 2018

Obituary of Betty J. Stallings

Betty J. Stallings (Robertson), 80, died August 5, 2018.

She was born Nov. 15, 1937 in Elba, Alabama, graduated from Columbus, GA High School and, for most of her high school years, attended Geneva High School, AL, where she was a majorette. She moved to Atlanta and attended the Atlanta Art Institution,...

Dorothy Luella Ernsberger

Dorothy Luella Ernsberger

Aug 5, 2018

Obituary of Dorothy Luella Ernsberger

Dorothy Luella Ernsberger, 98, passed away August 5, 2018.

Born in Akron, Dorothy was a long-time resident of Stow. Dorothy was a secretary for the Stow Schools and retired with fifteen years of service. She was a charter member of the United Methodist Church in Stow, was active with the Stow Sunshiners...

Mary Popian

Mary Popian

Aug 4, 2018

Obituary of Mary Popian

HUDSON - Mary Popian, 95, went home to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, Aug. 4, 2018. She was born on August 18, 1922 to Michael and Helen Storosto.

Mary worked as a sales clerk with J.C. Penney's for 30 years before her retirement.

Shewas preceded in death by her husband,...

William G. Stump

William G. Stump

Aug 2, 2018

Obituary of William G. Stump

STOW- William "Bill" Stump, 90, passed away Aug. 2, 2018. He was born on Dec. 21, 1927 to Paul Stump, Sr. and Lillian "Jenny" Stump.

Bill leaves behind his wife, Dorothy M. (Schwarz) Stump; children, Steven, Sheila Galeano, Jeffrey "Van" Stump (Karen), Norma Lee Messner (Kenny), Paula Coffelt;step-children, Marsha Cheshire (Rick), Dorothy...

Mary Alice Mulhearn

Mary Alice Mulhearn

Aug 1, 2018

Obituary of Mary Alice Mulhearn

Mary Alice (Weber) Mulhearn, 87, passed away August 1, 2018.

Born and raised in Canton, Ohio, Mary Alice attended Saint John Elementary School and graduated from Central Catholic High School. Mary Alice graduated from Notre Dame College in South Euclid, Ohio with a Bachelor's Degree in Home Economics. She was employed as...

Harry N. Ruggles

Harry N. Ruggles

Jul 30, 2018

Obituary of Harry N. Ruggles

Harry Newton Ruggles, 93, of Stow, Ohio, passed away on July 30, 2018 in Akron, Ohio.

Harry was born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, to Gifford and Madge on July 21, 1925. He attended Stow Senior High and graduated in 1942. He was drafted into the Army during WWII and earned a Silver...

Mary Ellen Snellgrove

Mary Ellen Snellgrove

Jul 27, 2018

Obituary of Mary Ellen Snellgrove

STOW - Mary Ellen Snellgrove, 82, passed away Friday, July 27, 2018.

Mary Ellen is survived by her loving and treasured husband of 42 years, Albert R. Snellgrove; sisters-in-law, Jean (John) Philippi, Margie Snellgrove; nieces and nephews, Leslie (Bob) Rivers, Liz Forchione, Larry Philippi, Mark (JoLynn) Philippi, and Leigh Ann (Kevin) Busto....

Julius Paolini

Julius Paolini

Jul 20, 2018

Obituary of Julius Paolini

Julius Paolini, 80, passed away July 20, 2018, at his home.

He was born August 22, 1937 in Belington, West Virginia, to Gussippi and Mable (nee George) Paolini. Julius worked as a pyrotechnician at American Fireworks for 44 years before retiring in 2002. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and was an avid golfer.

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William Ross Emery

William Ross Emery

Jul 19, 2018

Obituary of William Ross Emery

There will not be an obituary published for Mr. Emery.

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;...

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