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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Theodore M. "Ted" Coad

Theodore M. "Ted" Coad

Jan 13, 2017

Obituary of Theodore M. Coad Theodore M. "Ted" Coad, 64, passed away January 13, 2017. Born in Canton, Ohio, Ted was a resident of Stow for 25 years before moving to Brimfield Township. Ted was an avid golfer and was employed by GoJo Industries for over 30 years. Preceded in death by his father, William E. Coad, he is survived...

Ruth Evelyn Audin

Ruth Evelyn Audin

Jan 12, 2017

Obituary of Ruth Evelyn Audin STOW- Ruth E. Audin passed away peacefully at home on January 12, 2017 after a long and courageous battle with COPD at the age of 90. She was born on March 17, 1926 in Burlington, Iowa to James and Sarah (nee Powell) Davies. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, step mother, Hazel Davies,...

John S. "Barney" Keenan

John S. "Barney" Keenan

Jan 8, 2017

Obituary of John S. Keenan STOW- John S. "Barney" Keenan, 84, died January 8, 2017. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Stow, was a US Navy veteran of the Korean War and had retired from Clark Oil. Preceded in death by his wife Judith in 1999, his son John and 2 brothers and 4 sisters, he...

Harold S. "Hal" Schaus, Jr.

Harold S. "Hal" Schaus, Jr.

Jan 5, 2017

Harold S. "Hal" Schaus, Jr. went home to be with the Lord on January 5, 2017. Hal was born July 4, 1932, in Mansfield, Ohio, the only child of Harold S. Schaus, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth (Rower) Schaus. Surviving are his beloved wife of 55 years, Nancy (Williams); three sons: Scott of Minneapolis; Kent (Bridget) of Akron; and, Eric of...

Bruce C. Syme

Bruce C. Syme

Jan 5, 2017

Obituary of Bruce C. Syme STOW- Bruce C. Syme, 66, of Stow was born on October 1, 1950 in Orange Township, New Jersey. As a 1968 graduate of Millburn High School in Millburn, NJ, Bruce received his bachelor's degree in engineering from Ohio University in the spring of 1972. After graduation, Bruce began a 30-year career at MACtac, eventually becoming...

Dean A. Schauffler

Dean A. Schauffler

Jan 5, 2017

Obituary of Dean A. Schauffler MUNROE FALLS - Dean Adams Schauffler, 79 passed peacefully at home 1-5-17. Dean is survived by his wife of 51 years Karen, his children Lori (Lyle) Yates, Vicki (Dave) Mazey and Todd Schauffler, two grandchildren Clara and Owen Schauffler, his sister Alice Noble and brother Roger Schauffler, brother-in-law John (Bobbi) Wheatley II and several nieces...

Joan M. Koesterer

Joan M. Koesterer

Jan 4, 2017

Obituary of Joan M. Koesterer Joan Koesterer passed away on January 4, 2017 after a courageous battle with neurological disease. She is survived by her sisters Kathleen (Robert) Eisenman and Susan Bey as well as her aunt Clara Koesterer and many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. She is preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Eleanor (Collins) Koesterer...

Robert Henry "Sandy" Sanderfer

Robert Henry "Sandy" Sanderfer

Jan 2, 2017

Obituary of Robert Henry Sanderfer STOW - Robert "Sandy" Sanderfer, 86, passed away January 2, 2017. Born in Akron, Sandy was an area resident most of his life. Sandy proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and was employed as a Tool & Die Layout Inspector with Ford Motor Company, retiring with 37 years of service. He was a...

Jerrold S. Foley

Jerrold S. Foley

Jan 1, 2017

Obituary of Jerrold S. Foley Jerrold Stokes Foley Sr., 86, of Stow died January. 1. 2017. He was an electrical engineer graduate from Purdue University, turned rocket scientist, who morphed into a computer hardware engineer. He earned five patents along the way. He was a member of Mensa and a college professor. He was also a high school dropout. How...

Sally A. Ruggles

Sally A. Ruggles

Dec 29, 2016

Obituary of Sally A. Ruggles Sally Ann Ruggles, 86 of Stow passed away December 29, 2016 after a blessed and beautiful life. Sally was born in Highland Park, MI on January 17, 1930. Sally is survived by her husband Harry after 67 years of marriage and her children, Pete (Sally) of Randolph, Barb Ruggles of Cincinnati, Richard (Robin) of Randolph,...

Dolores Jean Fraser

Dolores Jean Fraser

Dec 28, 2016

Obituary of Dolores Jean Fraser Dolores Jean Fraser (nee Deist) SILVER LAKE - Dolores Jean Fraser, 85, passed away on December 28, 2016. Born November 8, 1931, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Dee graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University and earned a Master's Degree from Kent State University. Dee was employed by the Cuyahoga Falls Board of Education at Preston Elementary...

Eugene A. Mould Ii

Eugene A. Mould Ii

Dec 28, 2016

Obituary of Eugene A. Mould II Eugene A. Mould II, 79, of Stow was born December 22, 1937. Gene left one Paradise for another on December 28, 2016. As a 1955 graduate of Bedford High School, he treasured the many friendships he made throughout high school and his lifetime. After graduation, he served in the US Navy, going on to...

Leslie Ann Wagner

Leslie Ann Wagner

Dec 26, 2016

Obituary of Leslie Ann Wagner Our most beautiful, energetic, brilliant star Leslie Ann, died of sudden cardiac arrest. Leslie entered Heaven peacefully in her sleep just days after her 50th birthday.Leslie was the ultimate encourager of the heart. Her contagious positive zest for life, love of our Lord and Savior, compassion for all souls (especially animals), sense of humor, appreciation...

Eva Pearl Fuller

Eva Pearl Fuller

Dec 24, 2016

Obituary of Eva Pearl Fuller Eva Pearl Fuller, 90, of Munroe Falls, passed away on December 24, 2016. Eva worked for Roadway for 45 years and attended First Evangelical Congregational Church. The O'Neil family would like to thank Mulberry Gardens and Ohio Living Home Hospice for their special care. Private burial Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Alice B. Mumaw

Alice B. Mumaw

Dec 23, 2016

Obituary of Alice B. Mumaw Alice Barton Mumaw of Hudson, Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday, December 23, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband John Pike Mumaw and her son Randoph Pike Mumaw. Alice was the daughter of William Joseph Barton and Anna M. Stolte of Lake Worth, Florida. She leaves behind five children: John William, his...

Martha Soldorfen

Martha Soldorfen

Dec 23, 2016

Obituary of Martha Soldorfen Martha Soldorfen passed away December 23, 2016. Martha was a member of Holy Family Parish in Stow and for many, many years attended daily Mass. She was a committed participant of Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration until recent years when, due to increasing health issues, she was no longer able. Preceded in death by sisters and brothers, she...

Willem De Boer

Willem De Boer

Dec 19, 2016

Obituary of Willem De Boer On December 19, 2016, our family lost a very special man, Willem de Boer, 78, as he went home to live forever with his Heavenly Father. Willem was born on October 10, 1938, in Enkhuizen, Holland. There he survived the tragedies of war with his mother and father, Willem and Maria de Boer, and was...

Ronald D. Meffley

Ronald D. Meffley

Dec 14, 2016

Obituary of Ronald D. Meffley Ronald Douglas Meffley, 69, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin (formerly of Stow, OH), went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016. Ron deeply loved, and was loved by, his family. He was an honest and generous husband, father and grandfather. He raised his family to understand and share the hope that he placed...

Robert L. Dugan

Robert L. Dugan

Dec 11, 2016

Obituary of Robert L. Dugan My Knight in Shining Armor went home to be with the Lord December 11, 2016. Born in Akron, he had lived in Munroe Falls/Stow for 44 years, was stationed in Germany while serving in the US Army and had retired after 35 years of service from Stock Equipment. Robert enjoyed both golfing and working at...

James G. Ballis

James G. Ballis

Dec 11, 2016

Obituary of James G. Ballis James Gordon Ballis 11/01/37 - 12/11/16 James Gordon Ballis, 79, born in Stow, Ohio, passed away on December 11, 2016 due to complications of Parkinson's disease. A longtime resident of Stow, he retired from General Motors in 1992. Jim and his wife Ruth made their retirement home on Lake Anna, Mineral , Virginia. Jim loved...

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