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 B. Kneram

Richard B. Kneram

Nov 6, 2017

Obituary of Richard B. Kneram

Richard B. (Dick) Kneram, 87, of Munroe Falls, Ohio, passed away on November 6, 2017. Dick was born in Newcastle, Pennsylvania to the late Roy and Bertha (Thomas) Kneram on October 17, 1930.

He attended Harlansburg High School and graduated in May 1950. Dick served in the Army during the Korean War....

Craig S Ball

Craig S Ball

Nov 6, 2017

Obituary of Craig S Ball

Craig S. Ball, 55, of Akron passed away November 6, 2017. A son of Barbara (Haft) and the late Milo C. Ball, he was born September 5, 1962 in Akron. On September 10, 1988 he married the former Christine Fatica, with whom he spent 29 years of marriage before his passing.

Craig...

Phyllis E. Hall

Phyllis E. Hall

Nov 5, 2017

Obituary of Phyllis E. Hall

STOW - Phyllis Elaine Hall (Thaxton), 70, died November 5, 2017 after an eleven-month fight with glioblastoma brain cancer.

Born August 10, 1947 in Akron, she attended Akron North High School and received a teaching degree from Kent State University. She taught elementary school and was a substitute teacher in Stow. She...

Boro J. Orsich

Boro J. Orsich

Nov 5, 2017

Obituary of Boro J. Orsich

Boro Gerasim (Jerry) Orsich STOW - On November 5th, 2017, Jerry's spirit returned to the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of Life, and he is now in the arms of Love.

Born and raised in south Akron, he had fond memories of growing up there: a beautiful, loving mother with three...

Rhea H. Bowen

Rhea H. Bowen

Nov 5, 2017

Obituary of Rhea H. Bowen

RHEA D. HOBART-BOWEN of Hudson, Ohio, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 at the age of 102, after a short illness.

She is predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Glenn E. Bowen, and an infant daughter. Surviving family include daughter, Connie Wilson (John) of Stow; son,...

Keith W. Bowen

Keith W. Bowen

Nov 3, 2017

Obituary of Keith W. Bowen

Keith W. Bowen, 50, died Nov. 3, 2017. He was born November 14, 1966 to Jerry and Nancy Bowen of Suffield.

He loved hunting, fishing, camping, NASCAR, NHRA, and was a fan of John Force, Dale Earnhardt Sr. & Jr. Keith loved going to Wellsville with his friends to ride their buggies....

Geoffrey Todd Lupo

Geoffrey Todd Lupo

Nov 2, 2017

Obituary of Geoffrey Todd Lupo

Geoffrey Todd Lupo, 44, of Akron passed away November 2, 2017. He was born June 29, 1973 in Cleveland, OH, a son of Edmund and Gloria (Vinci) Lupo.

A graduate of Stow High School, Geoffrey received his bachelor's degree from the Columbus College of Fine Arts and a master's degree in Fine...

Harry R. Ratliff

Harry R. Ratliff

Nov 1, 2017

Obituary of Harry R. Ratliff

STOW - Harry R. Ratliff, Jr., 83, passed away November 1, 2017.

Born in Akron, Harry was a 35-year resident of Stow. Harry retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. in 1997, and enjoyed fishing, hunting and going to the gun range.

Preceded in death by his parents; sons, Michael...

Kevin Ray Keener

Kevin Ray Keener

Oct 31, 2017

Obituary of Kevin Ray Keener

Kevin Ray Keener, 56, of Rootstown, died unexpectedly on October 31, 2017. He will be remembered as a loving and giving man who was accomplished in his field of welding/fabricating and was a patient teacher to budding blacksmiths and scuba divers. He was employed by Quick Service Welding of Kent, Ohio. Kevin was born...

Ronald V. Zimcosky

Ronald V. Zimcosky

Oct 28, 2017

Obituary of Ronald V. Zimcosky

MUNROE FALLS - Ronald V. Zimcosky, 81, passed away October 28, 2017, surrounded by his family.

He was born in Footedale, Pennsylvania, on March 14, 1936, to the late Frank and Josephine (Marcinak) Zimcosky. Ron retired from the Terex Division of General Motors with 39 years of service and as chief of...

Keira Nicole Christie

Keira Nicole Christie

Oct 22, 2017

Obituary of Keira Nicole Christie

Keira Nicole Christie, 11, of Stow, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on October 22, 2017.

Keira was born in Akron, Ohio to Kristine and Scott Christie. She attended Lakeview Intermediate School and loved playing volleyball and making musical videos on her phone. She looked forward to camping and swimming every year.Keira was the...

Kenneth E Mcfarland

Kenneth E Mcfarland

Oct 21, 2017

Obituary of Kenneth E McFarland

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Kenneth E. McFarland, 90, passed away October 21, 2017.

Born in Alliance, he was a resident of Cuyahoga Falls since 1994, had retired from Orwig Motors in Alliance and was a member of Northminster Presbyterian Church in Cuyahoga Falls.

He is survived by his wife of 67...

Coletta M Van Uum

Coletta M Van Uum

Oct 19, 2017

Obituary of Coletta M Van Uum

VAN UUM, Coletta Marie nee Fischbach passed away October 19 at the age of 99.

Beloved widow of the late Walter J. Jr., mother of Patricia Hicks (Roger) of Carrollton, James (Irene) of Grafton, Terrance (Marilyn) of Buda, Texas, Kathleen Remmel (Richard) of Carrollton and Christine Hulsey (William) of Hudson. Grandmother...

Daniel O. Myers

Daniel O. Myers

Oct 19, 2017

Obituary of Daniel O. Myers

STOW - Daniel O. Myers, 86, died October 19, 2017.

Born in Plymouth, OH, he was a longtime resident of Mansfield then Stow, and was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. Mr. Myers had been employed as an engineer with PPG, then with Akron Crane and Conveyor (ACC Automation) prior...

Carolyn Sue Thomas

Carolyn Sue Thomas

Oct 18, 2017

Obituary of Carolyn Sue Thomas

Carolyn Sue Thomas, (nee Greenwood), 79, was born in Cuyahoga Falls on July 18, 1938 and died on October 18, 2017, at home in the Hartville area of Lake Township. She married Michael D. Thomas, July 6, 1957, and celebrated 60 years of marriage and life together.

She was preceded in death...

Barbara A. Blanchard

Barbara A. Blanchard

Oct 18, 2017

Obituary of Barbara A. Blanchard

Barbara Ann Blanchard (Ward), 89, of Stow, Ohio passed away surrounded by her family on October 18, 2017 in her home.

Barb was born in Cleveland, OH to Paul and Gertrude Ward on October 2, 1928. She went to high school at Rhodes High School and graduated in 1946. She went on...

Denzil W. Tennant

Denzil W. Tennant

Oct 15, 2017

Obituary of Denzil W. Tennant

Denzil W. Tennant passed away peacefully at the age of 94, on October 15, to reunite with his wife of 72 years, Patsy, who left us in January.

Denzil was born in Jake's Run in Mooresville, West Virginia, in a small house tucked in the hills. He was the third youngest of...

Anthony Quatraro

Anthony Quatraro

Oct 14, 2017

Obituary of Anthony Quatraro

STOW - Anthony "Tony" Quatraro, 88, passed peacefully, on October 14, 2017, surrounded by family.

Tony was born in Akron and resided in Stow for over fifty years. He was a long time member of Holy Family Catholic Church.

He was employed by First National Tower, retired in 1988 after serving...

Paul William Antonace

Paul William Antonace

Oct 13, 2017

Obituary of Paul William Antonace

Paul William Antonace, 41, of Medina, passed away Friday October 13, 2017 at his home.

A son of William and the late Susan (Kreczmer) Antonace, he was born May 21, 1976 in Cleveland, Ohio. On November 18, 2009 he married the former Maria Ricci. He was a graduate of Hudson High School...

Joseph Vernon Scott

Joseph Vernon Scott

Oct 13, 2017

Obituary of Joseph Vernon Scott

Joseph Vernon Scott, age 91, of Hudson, passed away on October 13, 2017. He died surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Scranton, PA to Joseph and Bridget (Gallagher) Scott. He was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and he served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy during...

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