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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Catherine "Cathy" Kubiak

Catherine "Cathy" Kubiak

Apr 7, 2018

Cathy Kubiak, 75, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on April 7, 2018.

She was born September 17, 1942 in Athens, Greece. As a war orphan, she was adopted and brought to Akron, OH at the age of 12 by Socrates and Bessie Sovitgis, and graduated in 1962 from Buchtel High School. She married...

Margaret S. Davidson

Margaret S. Davidson

Apr 4, 2018

Obituary of Margaret S. Davidson

STOW - Margaret S. "Peggy" Davidson, 92, went to be with the Lord April 4, 2018.

Born in Nanty-Glo, PA, Peggy was a resident of Stow since 1959. She was a genuinely good and godly woman whose center and focus in life was God and her...

Margaret Elizabeth "Maggie" Davis

Margaret Elizabeth "Maggie" Davis

Apr 2, 2018

Obituary of Margaret Elizabeth Davis

Margaret "Maggie" E. Davis passed away surrounded by her loving family on April 2, 2018 from complications due to pancreatic cancer.

Born on Christmas Day 1956 to William and Birdyne Littler, Maggie was an independent spirit who went her own way, treating the people around her with warmth, love and affection. You...

Bruce Charles Diese

Bruce Charles Diese

Apr 1, 2018

Obituary of Bruce Charles Diese

Bruce C. Diese, 89, passed away April 1, 2018 at his home. Born July 27, 1928 to Thomas C. and Gladys (Frick) Diese, Bruce graduated with a business degree and had been employed as an accountant with Falls Tool & Die. A U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, he was a member of...

Geraldine F. Jenner

Geraldine F. Jenner

Mar 31, 2018

Obituary of Geraldine F. Jenner

Geraldine F. Jenner went home to be with the Lord on March 31, 2018. Geraldine was born on August 16th 1928 in Akron, Ohio.

Geri made the paper at the age of 3 when the police were called for a break-in only to find Geraldine was in the basement playing with four...

Lois M. Cardoni

Lois M. Cardoni

Mar 30, 2018

Obituary of Lois M. Cardoni

TALLMADGE - Lois M. Cardoni passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Good Friday, March 30, 2018, at the age of 85. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who was always guided by her strong Catholic faith.

Lois was preceded in death...

Michael Joseph Reiheld

Michael Joseph Reiheld

Mar 28, 2018

Obituary of Michael Joseph Reiheld

Michael Joseph Reiheld, 66, peacefully passed into his Savior's arms on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on February 15, 1952 to Jim and Margaret Reiheld of Akron. He was preceded in death by his brothers James and Paul, and niece Jennifer Reiheld.

Juliann Barbara Stroup

Juliann Barbara Stroup

Mar 26, 2018

Obituary of Juliann Barbara Stroup

STOW - Juliann Barbara Stroup, 64, passed away March 26, 2018.

She was born December 7, 1953 to Charles and Emma (Kuhn) Dorka in Akron. She received her associate's degree from the University of Akron and worked in human resources. Julie was a beautiful, selfless, giving, and fiercely loyal woman. She will...

Carol A. Clemente

Carol A. Clemente

Mar 25, 2018

Obituary of Carol A. Clemente

Carol (Brandon) Clemente, 74, passed away on March 25, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband Bart, mother Grace Brandon, brother and sister-in-law Marty and Ellie (Tschugunov) Brandon (sons Joel and John), daughter Julie Zirnfus Baumgardner, son Mark Zirnfus, daughter Debbie (Dave) Hout, son Phil (Nancy) Clemente, son Joe...

George C. Stanish

George C. Stanish

Mar 24, 2018

Obituary of George C. Stanish

STOW - George C. Stanish, 69, passed away peacefully March 24, 2018.

Born in Cleveland, George was a long-time resident of Stow. George proudly served his country in the U.S. Army in Korea and Vietnam with the 728 M.P. Battalion. He enjoyed motorcycles and RV camping....

Mary Ann Wojno

Mary Ann Wojno

Mar 22, 2018

Obituary of Mary Ann Wojno

Mary Ann (Burkley) Wojno, 94, died peacefully at home March 22, 2018. She was born in Akron, Ohio on April 28, 1923 to the late Clement J. and Teresa (Kraus) Burkley.

She was a graduate of East High School, Buchtel College and Kent State University where she earned a Masters Degree in...

Jesse C. Weisinger

Jesse C. Weisinger

Mar 15, 2018

Obituary of Jesse C. Weisinger

"Unforgettable that's what you are, Baby"

"Unforgettable, Baby, in every way and forever more, that's how you stay."

Life and people made you suffer beyond any measure given to others, but you turned that into goodness and richness of your being, making the lives of anyone around you better.

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Henry Sobocinski

Henry Sobocinski

Mar 13, 2018

Obituary of Henry Sobocinski

Henry Sobocinski, 88, of Stow, OH passed away on March 13, at Summa Akron City Hospital.

He was born in Buffalo, New York to Henry Sobocinski and Anna Jedrzejewski. He worked for most of his career as a manager in the plastic and rubber industry. He served...

Paul Eugene Gatian

Paul Eugene Gatian

Mar 11, 2018

Obituary of Paul Eugene Gatian

STOW - Paul E. Gatian, 82, died March 11, 2018.

Born May 8, 1935 in Morgantown, WV, he was a U.S. Army veteran and had retired from General Motors after 33 years of service. Paul was a lifelong member of American Legion Kent Post #496 and enjoyed gardening, travel and spending time...

Donald W. Ward

Donald W. Ward

Mar 7, 2018

Obituary of Donald W. Ward

In Loving Memory of:

Donald Winfield Ward

1925 - 2018

Donald Winfield Ward, 92, of Silver Lake, Ohio, passed away on March 7, 2018. He was born June 7, 1925 in Ottawa, Kansas, the son of Max and Athena Ward. He graduated from Ottawa High School. Commissioned in...

Julie C. Ferrato

Julie C. Ferrato

Mar 4, 2018

Obituary of Julie C. Ferrato

Julie C. Ferrato was a wonderful daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother. After a long battle with Huntington's disease, she passed away March 4, 2018 in Wadsworth.

She was born October 23, 1957 in Stow and graduated from Stow High School. She then continued with a B.S. in Chemistry from Kent State University...

Virginia B. Sabatini

Virginia B. Sabatini

Mar 2, 2018

Obituary of Virginia B. Sabatini

Virginia Sabatini, "Ginny", 97, passed away on March 2, 2018.

Virginia was born July 5, 1920 to Clyde and Bessie Leonard Lindsey in Osco Township, IL. She had two brothers, Leonard Lindsey (deceased), Clyde Lindsey Jr. (Isabel) of Tallmadge, and sister, Frances Willis (deceased).

Virginia graduated from Central High School...

Norma Jean Vannatter

Norma Jean Vannatter

Feb 25, 2018

Obituary of Norma Jean Vannatter

Norma Jean Vannatter, 89, passed away February 25, 2018.

Preceded in death by her husband, Jess Vannatter and Parents, Miles and Annie Sizemore, Jean is survived by her children, Bob Vannatter, Jean "Jeannie" (Jim) Rubel, Don Vannatter, Wayne (Marla) Vannatter; ten grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; Jean was...

Jerry E. Brighton

Jerry E. Brighton

Feb 17, 2018

Obituary of Jerry E. Brighton

Jerry E. Brighton, age 78, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2018.

Jerry loved God and loved people. He was a man of his word with integrity. His greatest love and joy was his family. He will be dearly missed.

Preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and two...

Ian Christian Carter

Ian Christian Carter

Feb 13, 2018

Obituary of Ian Christian Carter

Ian Christian Carter, 23, quietly absconded his ICU room with all its entrapments and the body that had held him captive for the past several years, and became the life of the party in heaven on February 13, 2018. He was joyfully welcomed there by his parents, Michael and Karen, and grandparents Bob and...

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