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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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Lorene M. Ellison

Lorene M. Ellison

Apr 17, 2017

Obituary of Lorene M. Ellison

Lorene M. Ellison, 98, died April 17, 2017.

Preceded in death by Charles, her husband of 68 years, and son Richard; she is survived by daughter, Ann (Mark) Lucco of Stow, and son, Stephen (Mary Ann) Ellison of Bluffton, SC; three grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

Graveside services were held Thursday,...

Otto Bosshard

Otto Bosshard

Apr 15, 2017

Obituary of Otto Bosshard Don't mourn for me as I have been transformed from my "natural body" to my "spiritual body" and am now in the presence of God. I will miss greatly my wife of 54 years, Claudia, and my two exceptional sons, Brad and Eric. They and their children, Derek and Zack and Claudia, Camille and Griffin, brought...

Margaret D. Palmer

Margaret D. Palmer

Apr 14, 2017

Obituary of Margaret D. Palmer Margaret D. Palmer, 93, went home to be with the Lord and her family on April 14, 2017. Born on April 19, 1923 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Richard and Edith D'Eath, her family moved to Detroit and then to Philadelphia, PA where she graduated from William Penn High School. Following graduation, she returned to...

James A. Forsyth

James A. Forsyth

Apr 14, 2017

Obituary of James A. Forsyth

James A. Forsyth, 87, beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, & great-grandfather passed away April 14th, 2017.

He was preceded in death by his parents James and Thelma Forsyth and his eldest son Wayne. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years Jeannette, his sister Doris, daughter Janice (John), and sons,...

James Robert Barnes

James Robert Barnes

Apr 13, 2017

Obituary of James Robert Barnes James Robert Barnes Our precious son and brother, Jimmy, passed away April 13, 2017 at Western Reserve Hospital. He was born June 7, 1958 in Akron, Ohio to parents, Kenneth R. and Patsy A. Barnes. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth, and is survived by his mother, Patsy (Frank), brother Kenny (Claudia),...

Patricia S. Roberts

Patricia S. Roberts

Apr 11, 2017

Obituary of Patricia S. Roberts Patricia Sue Roberts, age 84, a longtime resident of Stow, died at Mulberry Gardens in Munroe Falls on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Berea, West Virginia, on September 14, 1932 and was the daughter of Denzel and Dora Mae (Frey) Campbell. Pat lived in Louisiana until she...

Allen J. Thomas

Allen J. Thomas

Apr 8, 2017

Obituary of Allen J. Thomas HUDSON - Allen James Thomas, 59, died April 8, 2017. Born in Garfield Hts., a graduate of Bedford High School and Cleveland State University, he was a Hudson resident for 27 years, a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Hudson, and had been employed as an accountant with BP, FedEx and currently, First Energy....

Howard W. Corathers

Howard W. Corathers

Apr 7, 2017

Obituary of Howard W. Corathers STOW - Howard W. Corathers, age 87, a long time resident of Stow, entered his heavenly home on Friday, April 7, 2017, after a short illness. He was born in Akron, Ohio, July 23, 1929, to Howard Wesley Corathers, Sr. and Mabel Foster Corathers. He spent most of his early childhood in Weston, West Virginia...

Jennie M. Sanborn

Jennie M. Sanborn

Apr 7, 2017

Obituary of Jennie M. Sanborn MUNROE FALLS - Jennie M. Sanborn, 91, died April 7, 2017. Born in Akron, she was a member of the DAR and Twin Falls United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by husband Frederic and brothers Carl and George Schuelein, she is survived by sons Dennis Cornett (Linda) and Mark Cornett (Barbara), five grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren,...

Gustave E. Ellerkamp

Gustave E. Ellerkamp

Apr 6, 2017

Obituary of Gustave E. Ellerkamp Gus E. Ellerkamp, 92, died April 6, 2017. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara, in 2016; grandson, Sgt. Bryan Large; great-grandson, Carter, and sisters, Muriel and Betty. He is survived by his son, Fred, step-sons, Larry Large and Bruce (Sue) Large; grandchildren, Michelle, Jackie, Jamie, and Jeff (Tonya),...

Margaret Jean Zerby

Margaret Jean Zerby

Apr 6, 2017

Obituary of Margaret Jean Zerby Margaret Jean (Rouse) Zerby, 90, passed away April 6, 2017 at Sunrise of Cuyahoga Falls. She was born in Akron on October 22, 1926 to parents Dwight and Maurine Rouse. A lifelong resident of Cuyahoga Falls, Jean graduated from Kent State University and also attended the University of Akron. She was a member of the...

Mildred C. Walker

Mildred C. Walker

Apr 5, 2017

Obituary of Mildred C. Walker Mildred C. Walker, 86, passed away April 5, 2017. Born in Barberton, Mildred had been a lifelong resident of Stow. Mildred was a RN at Robinson Memorial Hospital, and enjoyed sewing and gardening. Preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, David; infant children, Patrick and Amy; brother, Joe; she is survived by her...

Daneen L. Pitts

Daneen L. Pitts

Apr 2, 2017

Obituary of Daneen L. Pitts Daneen Pitts passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017, surrounded by her children, after a long, valiant, graceful battle. She was born June 24, 1936, in Berlin, Pennsylvania, to Robert and Charlotte Imhoff. She grew up in Akron, Ohio and graduated from South High School in 1954. She went on to graduate from Akron City Hospital...

Violet K. Plummer

Violet K. Plummer

Apr 2, 2017

Obituary of Violet K. Plummer Violet K. Plummer, 91, died April 2, 2017. Born in Akron, she had retired from the City of Stow in 2007 with 32 years of service. She was a member of the Stow Community Garden Club and Stow Women's Club. She received the Master Gardener Award in 2003. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert...

Kim C. Calvo

Kim C. Calvo

Apr 2, 2017

Obituary of Kim C. Calvo Kim C. Calvo, 65, a native of Canton, Ohio, died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Silver Lake, his wife Susan and daughter Rebecca by his side, in the early morning hours of April 2, 2017. A scholar and scientist, Kim dedicated his life to teaching and learning. April 1 had signaled the...

John M. Questel

John M. Questel

Mar 31, 2017

Obituary of John M. Questel STOW - John Madison Questel, born April 28, 1928 in Getaway, Ohio died March 31 from complications after open-heart surgery. John earned a B.S. from Kent State University and an MA from the University of Akron. He served in the 2nd Chemical Mortar Battalion during the Korean War, where he was awarded the Bronze Star....

Sandra L. Clum

Sandra L. Clum

Mar 31, 2017

Obituary of Sandra L. ClumWe lost our beloved and remarkable wife, mother, Grammie, aunt and friend on March 31, 2017 due to Alzheimer's.Sandra, of Silver Lake OH, was born in Torrance, CA, on October 29, 1947.Sandra enjoyed a very successful career in food service management, including long stints serving Progressive Insurance and The Cleveland Clinic. She and her team brought...

Gail Ann Porosky

Gail Ann Porosky

Mar 31, 2017

Obituary of Gail Ann Porosky May 5, 1955 - March 31, 2017 Gail passed away suddenly Friday, March 31, 2017. She is survived by her husband of thirty years, Eric J. Porosky; and her children, Parker J. Porosky, Sara Elizabeth Porosky, Nicholas Yocca and Anna Yocca. She is also survived by her in-laws, Paul and Delores Porosky; and her sister,...

Kenneth Jay Boveington

Kenneth Jay Boveington

Mar 29, 2017

Obituary of Kenneth Jay Boveington Kenneth Jay Boveington, 60, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at his home. Ken was born in Stow, Ohio to George and Ruth Boveington on June 16, 1956. He went to Stow High School, and graduated in 1974. He was a hardworking man, and loving father, grandfather, brother, and son...

Earl David Mollison

Earl David Mollison

Mar 29, 2017

Obituary of Earl David Mollison Earl David Mollison, 88, died March 29, 2017. Born in Cleveland, he graduated from Ohio University with a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Management, was a member of Northminster Presbyterian Church where he served as Deacon and Elder/Trustee. Earl was also a member of Parkside Lodge #736 F&AM, and had retired from Ametek Electric in...

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