Robert L. Burris
Jul 23, 2024
PENINSULA - Robert L. Burris, 87, died July 23, 2024. Born in Cleveland, he was a resident of Peninsula since 1997. Bob had been employed with Kent Theodore Roosevelt High School as a science teacher for 35 years. He also worked for many years as a contractor and landscaper. Bob loved nature and was an avid hiker....
Kaycee Rose Clark
Jul 22, 2024
SILVER LAKE - Kaycee Rose Clark, 10, passed away July 22, 2024. Born in Akron, she has been a resident of Silver Lake since 2019. Kaycee was a lifelong member of Bedford Church of the Nazarene. She was a very joyful child who enjoyed playing basketball, riding horses, swimming, making art, stuffed animals, Bible quizzing, singing, and...
Deborah Ann Lloyd
Jul 21, 2024
STOW - Deborah Ann Lloyd, 68, born October 6, 1955, and passed away July 21, 2024. The most beautiful soul gained her wings on July 21, 2024. To know Debbie was to love her. She was the epitome of kindness, thoughtfulness, generosity, and compassion. She made a point to get to know everyone she met and made...
Joseph (Joe) R. Lucarell
Jul 20, 2024
MUNROE FALLS - Joseph R. Lucarell, 34, died in a car accident on July 20, 2024. He is survived by his son, Brayden; daughters, Gabriella and Harper; parents, Tony and Patricia Lucarell; brother, David Lucarell; sister, Cara (Jason) Bazell; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and many, many friends. Joe was preceded in death by his brother Michael in...
Thomas C. Freborg
Jul 20, 2024
STOW - Thomas C. Freborg, 81, passed away July 20, 2024. Born in Oak Park, IL, he was a resident of Stow since 2007, and retired from Rotek in Aurora, Ohio, where he worked for 22 years in operations management and bearings sales. He was passionately interested in U.S. heavy industry, having also managed heavy forging operations...
James Eugene Lisic
Jul 19, 2024
STOW - James Eugene Lisic, 84, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2024. Born in Akron, James spent the majority of his life living in the surrounding communities of Akron before retiring to North Ft. Myers and Tampa, FL areas, with his final retirement returning to Stow, OH, to be close to family in 2009. James was a U.S. Air...
Robert Alan Kotabish
Jul 18, 2024
STOW - Robert Alan Kotabish, 65, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024, after a short fight with cancer.
He was a graduate of Bedford High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army Reserves. Bob enjoyed watching westerns, reading a good book, and making his own movies.
He...
Anna S. Simpkins
Jul 16, 2024
HUDSON - Anna S. Simpkins, 84, passed away July 16, 2024. Born in Poland, she emigrated to the United States in 1975, and was a resident of Hudson. Anna attended St. Mary Catholic Church in Hudson. She enjoyed gardening, baking, and cooking. Preceded in death by her husband, William Simpkins; son, Wieslaw “Vic” Stozek; granddaughter, Breanna Ilg,...
Debra S. Saxon
Jul 16, 2024
STOW - Debra S. Saxon, 64, died July 16, 2024. Born in Niles, she has been a resident of Stow since 2005. Debra had been employed with McDonald’s in Tallmadge as a crew member. She would always go out of her way to help out a fellow crew member or to make customers smile. Debra enjoyed making...
Judith Ann Chojnacki
Jul 15, 2024
HUDSON - Judith Ann Chojnacki, 78, died July 15, 2024. Born in Cincinnati, she has been a resident of Hudson since 2020. Judith had been employed with Macy’s as a sales representative for 21 years, retiring in 2020. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Judith was renowned for telling jokes, participating at the Stow...
Geeji Balummel Padamadan
Jul 15, 2024
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Mrs. Geeji Balummel Padamadan,
on Saturday, July 28, 2024, at 10 AM, please click the link below on
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Harold W. Rowland
Jul 15, 2024
To view the recorded funeral service of Harold W. Rowland, please clink the link below: Harold Rowland Celebration of Life (youtube.com) AKRON - Harold W. Rowland, currently of West Akron, but formerly a lifelong resident of Stow, went peacefully into the arms of his Savior early on Monday, July 15, 2024. Born on February 11, 1928, in Newport, Ohio, he...
Janet Adele Begue (Nee Schmitt)
Jul 15, 2024
STOW - Janet Adele Begue (nee Schmitt), age 90, passed away July 15, 2024. Beloved wife of 66 years to Eugene (deceased); dear daughter of the late Albert and Adella (nee Knapp); loving mother of Elaine Atkinson (Timothy), Eugene, Jr., (Laura), Gail Stotlar (Jeff), Patty Berryman (Dave Thorpe), John (Lisa Grim), and Eric; cherished grandmother of Laura...
William L. (Bill) Thompson, Jr.
Jul 12, 2024
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Pastor William L. (Bill) Thompson, Jr., 78, went home to be with the Lord on July 12, 2024.
Born in Akron, Bill was a lifetime area resident and employed with Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for over 25 years. After leaving Goodyear, Bill was employed with Akron Pregnancy Services for...
Virginia Marie (Grant) White
Jul 12, 2024
MUNROE FALLS - Virginia Marie (Grant) White, 87, died July 12, 2024. Born in Rock Creek, she was a resident of Munroe Falls since 1965. Virginia was a graduate of Greentown High School, where she was a majorette, played clarinet, was a finalist in the Prince of Peace contest, and was the leading lady in the senior...
Andy B. Carden
Jul 10, 2024
STOW - Andy B. Carden, 85, passed away July 10, 2024, peacefully with his family by his side. Born in Knoxville, TN, he was a resident of Stow since 2021. Andy retired from the United States Postal Service, where he spent 43 years as a letter carrier. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, doing yard work, country music, watching...
Linda S. Kirkland
Jul 8, 2024
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Linda S. Kirkland, died July 8, 2024. Linda was born in Salem, Ohio, in October of 1943, and spent her childhood in Morgantown, West Virginia. She later moved to Stow, where she met her husband, Leslie, and they had three daughters. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Leslie “John” Kirkland; her...
Marian (Miller) Lowrey
Jul 7, 2024
HUDSON - Marian (Miller) Lowrey, aged 93, passed away peacefully at home on July 7, 2024. She loved growing up in the small town of Brownsville, Minnesota, along the Mississippi River, with her five siblings. She attended St. Francis School of Nursing in La Crosse, WI, and enjoyed telling stories of her nursing career, including working with...
Diane Blue (Nee Saraceno)
Jul 6, 2024
AKRON - A kind, caring soul passed away peacefully, but unexpectedly, after a massive stroke on July 6, 2024. Susan Diane Blue (nee Saraceno), 75, was a cancer survivor for more than five years. She was predeceased by her father, John A. Saraceno, and mother, I. Delores Barnard. After more than 15 years of service, Diane retired...
Carmel A. Codispoti
Jul 6, 2024
STOW - Carmel A. Codispoti, 89, died July 6, 2024. Born in Akron, she was a graduate of North High School, a longtime Stow resident, and member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Stella Pappano, and her son, Paul Codispoti. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Nic;...
