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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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Karen M. Lord
Aug 6, 2016
Obituary of Karen M. Lord CUYAHOGA FALLS - Karen M. Lord, 48, died August 6, 2016. Born in Spangler, PA on January 31, 1968, she was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. Karen had a love of flowers and was a member of St. Eugene Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband Ronald; children, Joseph, Derek and Samantha;...
Ivan Vern Fraser
Aug 1, 2016
Obituary of Ivan Vern Fraser SILVER LAKE - Ivan Vern Fraser, 86, passed away at home on August 1, 2016. Born July 22, 1930 in Cleveland, Ohio, Vern graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University and proudly served his country as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy. Vern was employed by The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and the State of Ohio....
David Lee Grosse
Jul 30, 2016
Obituary of David Lee Grosse David Lee "Coach" Grosse 78, of Stow died July 30, 2016. Born in Canton, OH to the late Harry and Mary Grosse, he was a Stow resident since 1971 and a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Dave retired as the Athletic Director for the Kent City School District. He began his head football coaching...
Adam R. Carlyon
Jul 27, 2016
Obituary of Adam R. Carlyon STOW- Adam R. Carlyon, 22, died July 27, 2016. Born in Akron, Adam had been a member of Indian Guides for many years, was a 2012 graduate of Stow-Munroe Falls High School, had attended Kent State University and was employed with Papa John's Pizza in Stow. He is survived by his parents Rick and Susan...
Jordan C. Knotts
Jul 21, 2016
Obituary of Jordan C. Knotts STOW- Jordan Christopher Knotts, 22, died July 21, 2016. Born in Akron, Jordan was a 2013 graduate of Stow-Munroe Falls High School. He loved fishing and being outdoors, especially at the dog park with his dog Winston, his best friend Morgan and her sister Malia. Jordan enjoyed playing his guitar, woodworking, and learning, including all...
Robert H. Parrish
Jul 20, 2016
Obituary of Robert H. Parrish Pastor Robert H. Parrish, 79, passed into the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 20, 2016. He was a resident of Columbiana, OH since 2013, while Stow was his hometown for 56 years. Robert graduated from Stow High School in 1956. Robert received his Master of Divinity from Wheaton (IL) College...
Joanne M. Zurawsky
Jul 19, 2016
Obituary of Joanne M. Zurawsky Joanne M. Zurawsky, 73, of Stow, passed away on July 19, 2016. Joanne was born in Akron, Ohio on September 25, 1942 and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1960. She was employed by First Energy Corporation (Ohio Edison) for 37 years, retiring in 1998. She began as a key punch operator and became...
Shirley G. Stutzman
Jul 17, 2016
Obituary of Shirley G. Stutzman MUNROE FALLS - Shirley G. Stutzman, 80, died July 17, 2016. Born in Johnstown, PA, she was a Munroe Falls resident for 54 years. Shirley was a 45 year breast cancer survivor, never met a stranger and was quick to start up a conversation. She enjoyed decorating, herb gardening and antiques, and was loved by...
Dawnita A. Claes
Jul 17, 2016
Obituary of Dawnita A. Claes UNIONTOWN - Dawnita A. Claes, 70, died July 17, 2016. Born in Akron, she never met a stranger. Dawnita would meet you for the first time and within the first 30 seconds, she would know your whole life story. She had a heart bigger than you can imagine and would do anything for anyone. She...
Eleanor A. Tyler
Jul 15, 2016
Obituary of Eleanor A. Tyler Heaven's gates opened for Ellie on July 15, 2016 after a long and full life and just 19 days before her 92nd birthday. Ellie was born in Cleveland on August 3, 1924 to John C. and Tillie (Cerny) Blahovec and was one of three children. She lived and worked in Cleveland until she married Stuart...
John C. Hornickel
Jul 13, 2016
Obituary of John C. Hornickel Jack Hornickel peacefully died on July 13, 2016 in Hudson, OH after two months of declining health. Born in Lakewood, OH to Howard and Elizabeth Hornickel, Jack lived his life in the Cleveland western suburbs, Monongahela, PA, Boardman, OH, and Hudson. Predeceased by his parents; brother, Robert; and sister, Kathryn, Jack is survived by his...
Alice Ann Bachtell
Jul 12, 2016
Obituary of Alice Ann Bachtell CUYAHOGA FALLS - Alice Ann Bachtell, 75, died July 12, 2016. Born in Akron, she was a lifetime resident of the area, a 1958 graduate of St. Mary's High School and a 1961 graduate of St. Thomas Hospital School of Nursing where she spent 40 plus years, primarily as a Recovery Room Head Nurse. Alice...
Joan M. Reichenbach
Jul 11, 2016
Obituary of Joan M. Reichenbach Joan M. Reichenbach, 87, died July 11, 2016 after a battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Born in Pontiac, MI she was a member of The Community Church of Stow, an avid bridge player and she and her husband loved hiking in the Metro Parks. Preceded in death by her husband, William in 2011 and parents,...
Wilda D. Hunt
Jul 10, 2016
Obituary of Wilda D. Hunt Wilda Dible Hunt, age 100 and resident of Stow for 69 years, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2016. Wilda was born on March 21, 1916 in Irwin, PA and was the only child of the late Henrietta and Thomas Warren of Pittsburgh. She graduated from Taylor Alderdice High School in Pittsburgh and from the...
Danyl L. Werntz
Jul 9, 2016
Obituary of Danyl L. Werntz STOW - Danyl L. Werntz (nee Griffey), 54, died July 9, 2016. Born in Cleveland, she received her Master's Degree in Business Management from The University of Akron, had been employed with Howard Hanna Realty and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her father Joseph Griffey and brother Joseph...
Paul Overmyer
Jul 6, 2016
Paul A. Overmyer January 31, 1936 - July 6, 2016 Paul, loving husband to Peggy L.A. Overmyer, peacefully passed at his home on July 6, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents Albert F. and Evelyn M. (Railsback) Overmyer. In addition to his wife Peggy, he is survived and will be missed by his children Dr. Brian (Carole)...
Twila E. Manchee
Jul 5, 2016
Obituary of Twila E. Manchee Twila E. Manchee, 97, passed away on July 5, 2016, at Stow Glen Retirement Village in Stow, OH. Twila was born in Nebraska to Alfred and Sarah Engelhardt on December 11, 1918. She married Ralph H. Manchee in 1942 in Chicago, and they lived in Kansas, Illinois, Missouri, and Florida before moving to Stow in...
Klara M. Meine
Jul 3, 2016
Obituary of Klara M. Meine CUYAHOGA FALLS - Klara M. Meine, 98, died July 3, 2016. Born in Hanau, Germany, she was a longtime resident of The Danbury of Cuyahoga Falls and an active member of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Tallmadge. Klara and her husband and sons emigrated from Germany to Salem in 1953. Klara was employed by the...
Bernard L. Jegley
Jul 1, 2016
Obituary of Bernard L. Jegley STOW- Bernard L. Jegley, 79, died July 1, 2016. Born in Laurel Co., Kentucky, he was a Stow resident since 1966, a US Air Force veteran and had retired from Ohio Pure Food in 2001 after 30 years service. He was also a member of Kent American Legion Post 496 and Cuyahoga Falls Elks Lodge...
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