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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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Roger A. Drayer
Oct 2, 2016
Obituary of Roger A. Drayer CUYAHOGA FALLS - Roger A. Drayer, 66, died October 2, 2016. Born in Stow, he was preceded in death by his father Otto, mother Mary Jane and son Fred. He is survived by sons Todd (Michelle) and their children Trent and Justin, Roger (Heather) and their children Austin and Alex and brother Dave (Sandy). Friends...
Michael J. Desario
Oct 2, 2016
Obituary of Michael J. DeSario Michael Joseph DeSario, age 67, of Stow, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Sunday October 2, 2016. Mike was born in Akron, Ohio to Roxie and Bertie DeSario on August 21, 1949. He went to high school at Tallmadge High and graduated in 1969. He served in the Navy from 1969 to...
Florence T. Brown
Oct 2, 2016
STOW -- Florence T. "Flo" Brown, 89, died October 2, 2016. Born in Chicago, she was an area resident most of her life and had been employed with Marcel's and then Art's Place, where she retired after more than 25 years service. Flo was an avid golfer and loved to fish, and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church....
Eleanor A. Griffith
Oct 2, 2016
Obituary of Eleanor A. Griffith STOW - Eleanor Griffith born August 10, 1921 in Warren, OH peacefully died on October 2, 2016. She had worked at Sunlight Electrical Manufacturing and married Edison "Bud" Griffith. Together they raised two children Frances "Fran" and Thomas "Tom" modeling responsibility and love. Eleanor was a legendary maker of spaghetti and meatballs, stuffed cabbage, and...
Jack C. Presutti
Sep 29, 2016
Obituary of Jack C. Presutti April 1, 1939 - September 29, 2016 Jack Charles Presutti passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016. Jack was born on April 1,1939 in Wellsville, OH to the late Nick and Jennie (Giuliani) Presutti. He was Senior class president of Wellsville High School class of 1956. He earned a bachelor's degree...
Charles S. Jarvis
Sep 29, 2016
Obituary of Charles S. Jarvis Charles Spurgeon "Bud" Jarvis, Jr., 79, of Stow, Ohio, passed away on September 29, 2016. Charles was born in Strangecreek, West Virginia to Ruie B. (Triplett) and Charles S. Jarvis Sr. on December 31, 1936. He went to high school at Summersville and graduated in 1954. He worked as a Metal Finisher and Bailer Operator...
Julius Joseph "Babe" Hunka
Sep 28, 2016
Obituary of Julius Joseph Hunka CANAL FULTON - Julius "Babe" Hunka, 88, passed away September 28, 2016. Born in Peninsula, Babe graduated from Boston Township High School, proudly served his country in the U.S Navy and retired from Morse Controls. Preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Barbara. He is survived by his daughter, Julie (Paul) Smith of...
Juanita M. Brubaker
Sep 28, 2016
Obituary of Juanita M. Brubaker Juanita M. Falor Brubaker passed from this life on September 28, 2016 to meet her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ after a short illness. Juanita was a 1960 graduate of Akron Garfield High School and was most recently employed by Skidmore & Associates Law Firm for fifteen years before retiring in October of 2015. She...
Michael S. Blakemore
Sep 27, 2016
Obituary of Michael S. Blakemore Michael S. Blakemore, 64, of Stow, OH, passed away on September 27, 2016 in the comfort of his home. Michael was born in Cleveland to the late Edward and Lillian Blakemore on November 17, 1951. He attended St. Joseph High School and graduated in 1970. He went on to graduate from Ohio University where he...
Thomas J. Grogan
Sep 24, 2016
Obituary of Thomas J. Grogan Thomas J. Grogan, 91, of Aurora, OH, formerly of Bethel Park, PA, entered into God's glory on September 24, 2016. He was born in Pittsburgh on February 4, 1925 and was a Pittsburgh-area resident until moving to Aurora last year. Preceded in death by his parents, Thomas S. and Jessie Grogan, he is survived by...
Robert William Daniels
Sep 19, 2016
Obituary of Robert William Daniels SARASOTA, FL - Robert William Daniels, 80, passed away September 19, 2016. Bob graduated from Beaver Falls, PA High School in 1954, earned a Bachelor in Education from Geneva College in PA in 1958 and a Masters in Educational Administration in 1968 from The University of Akron. Bob proudly served his country in the U.S....
Barbara L. Hunka
Sep 14, 2016
Obituary of Barbara L. Hunka Barbara L. Hunka (nee Thomas) 83, passed away September 14, 2016. Born in Akron, she is survived by her husband of 65 years Julius (Babe); daughter Julie (Paul) Smith of Molalla, OR, and son Terry (Brenda) Hunka of Canal Fulton, 7 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She graduated from Hudson High School in 1950. Per her...
Carol Ann Golby
Sep 14, 2016
Obituary of Carol Ann Golby Carol Ann Golby, 81, was welcomed home by the Lord on Wednesday, September 14, 2016, surrounded by family and friends at Akron General Hospital. Carol was born in Cleveland Ohio to the late Ralph and Frieda Kruse. She was an active member of Northampton United Methodist Church and former member of Hudson United Methodist. In...
Barbara J. Ollis
Sep 11, 2016
Obituary of Barbara J. Ollis Barbara J. Chomik Buettner Ollis Barbara J. Ollis, of Stow, born May 3, 1947 in Parma, went to be with the Lord on September 11, 2016, with her loving family by her side after a short illness. Daughter of the late John & Katherine Chomik, she leaves to cherish her memory her beloved husband of...
William G. Miller
Sep 8, 2016
Obituary of William G. Miller STOW - William G. Miller, 76, passed away September 8, 2016. Born in Philipsburg, PA, Bill graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1957, proudly served his country in the U.S Air Force and was an Engineer for Ohio Bell, retiring after 30 years of service. Bill was a car enthusiast, enjoyed travelling and was...
Marguerite E. "Muggs" Christopher
Sep 3, 2016
STOW - Marguerite E. "Muggs" Christopher, 83, passed away quietly in her sleep on Saturday, September 3, after a 12-year battle with dementia. Muggs was born October 13, 1932 in Ashtabula, Ohio to Mae Corbitt and Bert Skullman. She graduated from Ashtabula High School and later moved to Stow, becoming a long-time resident and dedicated wife and mother. She enjoyed...
Anthony Thomas
Sep 2, 2016
Obituary of Anthony Thomas STOW - Anthony "Tony" Thomas, 93, passed away September 2, 2016. Born October 5, 1922 in Cleveland, Ohio, Tony graduated from West Tech High School and entered into the military where he saw action in the Pacific campaign during World War II and received 2 Purple Hearts and 2 Bronze Stars serving his country. After the...
Paul T. Murphy
Aug 31, 2016
Obituary of Paul T. Murphy Paul T. Murphy, of Stow, went home to be with the Lord on August 31, 2016. He was born in Leetonia, OH on April 2, 1929. He was a pillar of strength in his large family, and was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. Paul was dedicated to serving the Lord at Holy Family Catholic...
Sherman Denny Hafer
Aug 29, 2016
Obituary of Sherman Denny Hafer STOW- Sherman Denny Hafer, 73, passed peacefully in his home August 29, 2016. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was a lifetime area resident, a US Navy veteran and enjoyed various careers, including 20 years with Carr Bros. Concrete, 5 years with Tackett's Marathon and 7 years with Federated Auto Parts. Mr. Hafer was an avid...
Robert J. Petersen
Aug 28, 2016
Obituary of Robert J. Petersen Robert J. Petersen, Jr., 49, passed away August 28, 2016 after a short illness. Born in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, Rob was an area resident since 2000. Rob proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, earned his Bachelor Degree from Mansfield University of Pennsylvania and his Masters Degree from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. Rob was an...
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