Obituaries

Dec 9, 2016

Obituary of Thomas Lee Hider Thomas Lee Hider, 73, of Stow, Ohio, passed away on December 9, 2016 in Fairlawn, Ohio at the Hospice Care Center after a four month battle with Lymphoma. Thomas "Tom" was born in Akron, Ohio, graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School and attended Kent State University. Tom had a passion for cars and spent several...

Dec 8, 2016

Obituary of Ryan Collins George Ryan Collins IV, 38, passed away Thursday, December 8th, 2016. He was born April 23, 1978 to George and Janice Collins in Akron, Ohio and lived in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio for most of his life. Ryan is survived by his parents, brothers David Collins and Joey Collins, grandmother Lillian (Hanna) Shaheen, and many aunts, uncles,...

Dec 6, 2016

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Dec 6, 2016

Obituary of Carl G. Hood, Jr. Carl G. Hood, Jr., 65, went home to be with the Lord on December 5, 2016. Born in Akron, he graduated from Highland High School and went to work for a local manufacturing company called Gasko Fabricated Products. He worked there his whole career; 43 years, making all kinds of gaskets and seals for...

Dec 4, 2016

Obituary of Anthony M. Luxeder CUYAHOGA FALLS - Anthony "Tony" M. Luxeder, 54, passed away December 4, 2016 after a battle with cancer. Tony graduated from Stow High School, attended Kent State University and was employed as a Sales Manager for an industrial products company in Deerfield Beach, Florida for many years. Preceded in death by his father, Anthony M....

Dec 3, 2016

Obituary of Robert J. Willoughby MUNROE FALLS - Robert J. Willoughby, 63 passed away suddenly in his home on December 3, 2016. Bob was the best and hardest working man many had ever known. He was President of ACS Industries in Kent, a fabricator of ground engaging equipment. His entire career was in the steel business. As important to him...

Dec 2, 2016

Obituary of Jean A. Pekar CUYAHOGA FALLS - Jean A. Pekar, 93, passed on December 2, 2016 and will be with her husband Richard for Christmas. Born April 26, 1923 in Cuyahoga Falls, she was a Falls High graduate, worked for Firestone in the 1940s building pistons and for O'Neil's Department Store in the 1960s in jewelry sales. Jean loved...

Dec 1, 2016

Obituary of Kenneth Fry MUNROE FALLS - Kenneth Fry, Jr. 78, died December 1, 2016. Born in Altoona, PA, he had retired from Ford with 31 years of service. He was a member of the Acker-Moore American Legion Post, Moose, Eagles and Italian Club. He was preceded in death by his wife Gladys in 2003, grandson Daniel, brother Jack and...

Nov 27, 2016

Obituary of Harry Albert Sayer

STOW- Harry Albert Sayer, 80, died with dignity at his home on November 27, 2016 with family by his side. Born in Akron, he lived in the Stow-Munroe Falls area since 1960, was a one time member of the Munroe Falls Volunteer Police Dept., had retired from General Tire after 30 years service and...

Nov 26, 2016

Obituary of James E. Gavaghan James E. Gavaghan, 66, of Stow, passed away suddenly November 26, 2016. Loving husband of Deborah (nee Reese); dear father of Lana Gavaghan and Brian (Loren) Gavaghan; cherished grandfather of Alivia, Emily, Cooper and Tucker; dearest brother of Kenneth Gavaghan and Patricia Owens; beloved son of the late James and Jennie; uncle, cousin and friend...

Nov 25, 2016

Obituary of Elizabeth Schostak STOW - Elizabeth Schostak, age 87, died on Friday, November 25, 2016 peacefully at home. Known as Elizabeth, Liz, Lizzy, Bette, or sometimes Red, she was a hard worker, loving wife, mom, grandmother and friend who will be missed by all. Elizabeth was known for her red hair and "great gams" and favored mini-skirts and heels....

Nov 24, 2016

Obituary of Anthony Mark Doskocil ANTHONY MARK DOSKOCIL Tony joined his parents - Anthony and Lillian (Pouska) and sister, Carol, in Heaven on Thanksgiving morning after a long illness. He leaves behind sisters Joyce (Al) Amtsberg, and Jane (Stephen) Fridrick; wife of 42 years, Lynn (Breckenridge); children: Jay (Jen), Adam (Brenda), and Jillian; and granddaughters: Bailey and Lola. He was...

Nov 24, 2016

Obituary of Dennis J. Matheny Denny Matheny, 71, died November 24, 2016. Denny was born in Silver Lake and was a longtime member of Stow Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Pamela; daughter Tracy Ryan; son Dennis Matheny, Jr. (Michelle); grandchildren Vanessa Johnson (David),Rob Ryan (Brittany), Sean Matheny, Heather Matheny, Nikki Matheny, Alysha Ryan(Taylor Kepich),Samantha...

Nov 21, 2016

Obituary of Peter H. Keslar Peter Keslar peacefully went home to be with the Lord Monday, Nov. 21, 2016 in his own home surrounded by his family and loved ones. Born in 1924, he lived his entire life in Akron Ohio. He served four years in the US Marines, and was employed by The Albrecht Grocery Co. for over 40...

Nov 20, 2016

Obituary of Minnie A. Hawk Minnie A. Hawk, 94, was reunited with her loving husband on November 20, 2016. Born Domenica Ann Colilli in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Domenic Colilli and Carmela Caligiuri. She was a resident of Akron, Ohio, since 1943, after graduating from the Ohio School for the Deaf in Columbus. For 60 years, she was actively...

Nov 14, 2016

Obituary of Tong Choo Choi MUNROE FALLS - Tong Choo Choi, an amazing husband, father, grandfather, teacher, and businessman, passed away on Monday, November 14th, 2016. As a pioneer for the Choi family, he immigrated to the United States in 1969 and truly lived the American dream. Over the years, he helped to bring his entire family from South Korea,...

Nov 12, 2016

Obituary of John M. Gill John Gill, 56, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2016. John was raised in Shaker Heights by his adoptive parents John and Barbara Gill, who have preceded him in death. For nearly 30 years, John has lived in Stow under the loving care of his Foster Mother, Judy Walker. John enjoyed reading the daily newspaper...

Nov 7, 2016

Obituary of Annette I. McKee BRIMFIELD TOWNSHIP - Annette I. McKee, 71, passed away November 7, 2016. Preceded in death by her parents, Frend and Vera Boyce; and brother, Bruce Boyce; she is survived by her husband of 53 years, Loel McKee; son, Philip (Bobbie) McKee; daughter, Heather (Jamie) Billy; grandchildren, Rachel, Danielle, Ashley, Andrew, Nena, Tyler; siblings, Betty Smoot,...

Nov 7, 2016

Obituary of Patrick K. Miller February 19, 1943 November 7, 2016 Patrick passed away peacefully at the age of 73 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Merilee; four children Sandra (David) Leskauskus; Amy Miller; William Miller; Michael (Nicole) Miller; seven grandchildren, Grace, David Jr., John, Madeline, Porter, Jack, and Ryan;...

Nov 6, 2016

Obituary of Lisa Ann Gaskins BRIMFIELD TOWNSHIP - Lisa Ann Gaskins, 64, passed away unexpectedly November 6, 2016. Preceded in death by her parents, James V. and Rose H. Capriola, she is survived by her husband of 30 yers, Robert E. Gaskins, Jr.; daughter, LeeAnn; step-children, Amy Smith, Chad Gaskins, Denae Marie Fekete; sisters, Gina Bokmiller, Ava McMillen, Denise Brinkley;...