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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
...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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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