Obituaries

May 23, 2025

HUDSON - Richard Stephen Pacenta, 72, of Hudson, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. A devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, colleague, and friend, Richard was a steady and selfless presence in the lives of all who knew him.

Richard is survived by his beloved wife, Linda (née Meredith); children, Meredith and Mason; and siblings,...

May 21, 2025

MEDINA - Georg B. Oswald, 95, died May 21, 2025.

Born in Altoona, PA, he was a resident of Stow, and a U.S. Army veteran.

Georg had been employed with Kroger in the shipping and receiving department. He enjoyed gardening and refinishing antiques.

Preceded in death by his wife, Joanne K. Oswald, he is survived by his brother, John Oswald, and special friends,...

May 18, 2025

STOW - Sandra Kay McAllister, 79, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025. She was a resident of Stow for 49 years.

Sandy was employed by Giant Eagle as a cake decorator and as a hostess at Pancho and Lefty's Mexican Restaurant. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and loved visits from her grandkids and great grandkids. She loved flea...

May 9, 2025

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Joanne M. Ricci (Michalec), 90, ended her earthly journey and was welcomed into Heaven by Jesus and His Mother on May 9, 2025.

Joanne was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Albert and Eva (Boczek) Michalec. She grew up in North Hill, attending school at St. Martha's, Jennings, and North High School. She started her career at...

May 6, 2025

MUNROE FALLS - Rebecca Hladik (nee Powell), 80, passed away May 6, 2025.

Born in Barnesville, she was a resident of Munroe Falls since 1971. Rebecca was a 1962 graduate of West Branch High School, and attended Kent State University, majoring in Spanish and French, and minoring in composition and journalism. She had been employed with the City of Munroe Falls...

May 5, 2025

STOW - Nancy Hamiel, 68, passed away unexpectedly May 5, 2025.

Born in Framingham, MA, she was a resident of Stow since 1970. Nancy had been employed with Goodyear Tire, Goodyear Aerospace, and later Lockheed Martin, as a technical writer, retiring in 2015. She viewed her life as a great adventure, always eager to learn about other cultures and ancient civilizations....

May 4, 2025

KENT - Michelle J. Englehart, 69, passed away May 4, 2025.  She was born March 11, 1956, at Indiana Hospital in Indiana, PA.

Michelle was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Initially trained as a licensed practical nurse, she spent most of her career as a licensed optician. In her free time, she enjoyed painting and spending time with family and...

May 4, 2025

TALLMADGE - Brian C. Zager, 50, died May 4, 2025.

Born in Cleveland, he had been employed in the construction field and was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Preceded in death by his parents, Louis C. and Shirley A. Zager, he is survived by his brother, Louis S.; two nephews and a niece, Louis V., Faith, and Logan, as...

Apr 30, 2025

STOW - Sharon L. Sellers, 77, died April 30, 2025.

Born in Massillon, she was a resident of Stow since 2000. Sharon had been employed with Summa Health as a secretary, retiring in 2010. She was a member of First Christian Church of Stow. Sharon was a loving wife and mother. She enjoyed crafting, was active in the church, and above...

Apr 29, 2025

STOW - William (Bill) W. Sampson, 87, passed away April 29, 2025.

Throughout his life, Bill was an extremely active person. In 1953, he was the All-American Soap Box Derby Champion and also won first place in a wash tub derby in hydroplane. He loved his model train collection and was active in many model airplane clubs. As an engineer, he...

Apr 28, 2025

MUNROE FALLS - Joseph A. Denton, 87, of Munroe Falls, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on April 28, 2025.

He was born in Akron, Ohio, on July 3,1937. Joe was a proud 1955 graduate of North High School where he participated in football, basketball, and baseball, was president of Student Council, and the recipient of the Manhood Award. He...

Apr 28, 2025

STOW - Donna M. Walker, 71, of Stow, Ohio, passed away April 28, 2025, surrounded by love.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Chris Walker and her beloved daughter, Nicole Walker, who will carry her memory in their hearts always.

In keeping with her wishes, no services will be held.

Apr 27, 2025

STOW - Leo P. Marshall, 97, died April 27, 2025.

Born in 1928 in Allisonia, VA, to the late Fred and Clara Marshall, he served our country serving as Military Police in the U.S. Army. He later moved to Ohio with his family and retired from the Twinsburg Chrysler Stamping Plant as an electrical engineer.

Preceded in death by wife, Marie Marshall;...

Apr 25, 2025

STOW - Shirley D. Milush, 89, passed away April 25, 2025.

Born in Greensboro, PA, she was a resident of Stow since 1968. Shirley was a homemaker and a member of Saint Joseph Parish. She enjoyed crafting and gardening.

Preceded in death by her husband, John Milush, Sr.; daughter-in-law, Holly Milush, and twelve siblings, she is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Milush;...

Apr 25, 2025

STOW - Edward Thomas Gidley, 81, passed away peacefully, April 25, 2025, from natural causes.

Edward (Ed) was born in Akron Ohio, on July 21, 1943, to Edward and Betty Gidley. Edward is preceded in death by his wife, Linda Witner Gidley; his sister, Elaine Suffolk, and his parents, Edward Gidley and Betty Gidley Wolf. He is survived by his daughter,...

Apr 23, 2025

STOW - Nicholas Rozumny, 96, passed away April 23, 2025, in Uniontown, Ohio.

Nick was born March 31, 1929, in Caro, Michigan, one of fourteen children residing on the family farm. He loved telling countless stories of the days on the farm with his dad and mom, Michael and Catherine (nee Dorosky) . He started his lifetime career with the Chrysler...

Apr 21, 2025

SILVER LAKE - Martha Elizabeth Sagel, 91, died April 21, 2025.

Born in Zanesville, she was a resident of Silver Lake since 2011. Upon high school graduation from Greenville High School, Martha attended nursing school and received her BSN, RN from Mount St. Joseph College in Cincinnati. After graduation, she began working at Good Samaritan Hospital, where she was promoted to...

Apr 21, 2025

STOW - John Gilbert Drew, 94, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025, with his family by his side.

Born in Indiana, Pennsylvania, he lived in Stow for 60 years and was a member of the Stow Presbyterian Church.

John served his country in the Korean War with the U.S. Army. He became a Tool & Die Maker for Ford Motor Company,...

Apr 20, 2025

STOW - Patricia J. Stouffer, 92, died April 20, 2025. Born in Parsons, West Virginia, she was a resident of Stow since 1953 and had been employed as an insurance agent for many years, retiring in 1994. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Cuyahoga Falls. Patricia was an avid reader and enjoyed traveling....

Apr 17, 2025

STOW - Mark Jason Nassau, age 68, of Stow, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 15, 1957, a son of the late Sherwood and Jeanne (Beckman) Nassau.

Mark was the beloved husband of Laurie (Ackerman) Nassau; devoted father to Jacob (Nicole)...