Bernace J. Cherkala
May 16, 2016
Obituary of Bernace J. Cherkala Bernace "Bernie" Jean Cherkala, 95, passed peacefully in the sunshine on May 16, 2016 at the Gables of Kent Ridge. She was born to Bernard and Elizabeth (Sikkink) Vander Linden in Pella, IA on December 23, 1920. She was elected Tulip Queen in 1939, and would often return for their annual Tulip Festival. After graduating...
Roy O. Dye, Sr.
May 14, 2016
Obituary of Roy O. Dye, Sr. Roy Oliver Dye Sr. was ushered peacefully into the next life to the hymn "Amazing Grace" sung by his family on May 14, 2016 at the 3 o'clock hour. Roy was born and raised in the family home built by his father in Portage Lakes, Ohio. He graduated from Coventry High School and started...
Dwight D. Ickes
May 12, 2016
Obituary of Dwight D. Ickes After a valiant 3 1/2 year battle with pancreatic cancer, Dwight "Doug" Ickes passed away Thursday, May 12, at home with his family by his side. Doug was born in Ft. Meade, MD to Robert and Evelyn Ickes who precede him in death. He attended Alliance High School, graduating in 1967, and continued on to...
Ralph E. Hickman
May 8, 2016
Obituary of Ralph E. Hickman Ralph Edward Hickman, 89 years old of Hudson, Ohio, passed away on May 8, 2016, at Altercare of Stow, Ohio. Ralph was born in Akron, Ohio to James Warder and Lovina Hickman on September 30, 1926. As a young boy he lived part of his life in the Children's Home of Akron and was a...
Robert Lynn Williamson
May 6, 2016
Obituary of Robert Lynn Williamson Robert (Bob) Williamson, 84, resident of Memphis, TN and previous resident of Stow, OH, passed away May 6, 2016. Bob leaves his loving wife of nearly 58 years, Helen; children, Matt, Becky, Shely and Hallie (Hugh); grandchildren, Joseph, Jeremy and Jaclyn Goodwin; granddogs, Latte and Tiramisu; many cousins and countless friends. A graduate of Kent...
Patricia A. Cochran
May 5, 2016
Obituary of Patricia A. Cochran Patricia A. Cochran(Gill), 68, died May 5, 2016. Born in Akron, she was co-owner of Cochran's Plants. She is survived by husband Dave, children, Monica (Matt), Kathy (Pat), Patrice, Amy and Marc (Leah), 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to the Redmon Funeral Home for a memorial gathering Monday from 5 to 7...
Alma Cecelia Dailey
May 2, 2016
Obituary of Alma Cecelia Dailey STOW - Alma Cecelia Dailey, 87, passed away May 2, 2016. in Olean, New York, Alma was a resident of the area most of her life. Alma enjoyed gardening, sewing, baking and decorating. Alma was also an active member of Tallmadge Lutheran Church where she played the organ and taught Sunday school - two of...
Rosemary A. Donatell
May 2, 2016
Obituary of Rosemary A. Donatell Rose Donatell, a lifelong Akron area resident whose full heart was on constant display to all around her, whether it was family, friends, co-workers, the arthritis sufferers who found relief in her swim class at the YMCA or the Purple Martins she nursed to health and happily saw fly over the Portage Lakes, passed away...
Mary Cullion
Apr 30, 2016
Obituary of Mary Cullion HUDSON - Mary Cullion, 86, died April 30, 2016. Born in Carfin, Scotland, she was a Hudson resident since 1969 , had retired from Lucerne Products after 25 years service and was an active member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Hudson. Mary was a professional tailoress, it was her passion. Preceded in death by her...
Bruce A. Dailey
Apr 29, 2016
Obituary of Bruce A. Dailey STOW - Bruce A. Dailey, 93, passed away April 29, 2016. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, Bruce was a lifetime area resident, proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member of Talmadge Lutheran Church. Preceded in death by grandchildren, Kim and Steven; and sister, Barbara, Bruce is survived...
Jason Ray Johnson
Apr 28, 2016
Obituary of Jason Ray Johnson MUNROE FALLS - Jason Ray Johnson, born March 16, 1975, died unexpectedly April 28, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Stacy; daughters Cheyenne and Abby; son Hunter; mother Bobbie; father Jim; brothers Jimmy (Jill) and Steve; nieces and nephews Jessie, Katie, Austin, McKenna and Jolee; mother-in-law Carolyn; father-in-law Larry; brothers-in-law...
Betty L. Bowling
Apr 25, 2016
Obituary of Betty L. Bowling Betty Lou Fields Bowling 84, passed peacefully to rest with the Lord on April 25, 2016 at Summa Akron City Hospital. Betty was born March 24, 1932 to Tug and Nora Campbell Fields in Hazard, KY, married Jess Bowling in 1946 and raised three children near Akron, OH. Betty retired from Ohio Bell and moved...
Bonnie Rittenour
Apr 23, 2016
Obituary of Bonnie Rittenour Bonnie Lynn Rittenour, 63, was welcomed home by our Heavenly Father on April 23, 2016, after suffering complications during a short illness. Bonnie was born in Akron, OH on August 7, 1952, was a 1970 graduate of Stow High School and had a 40-year secretarial career. She retired from the City of Cuyahoga Falls in 2010,...
Agnes Z. Fowler
Apr 21, 2016
Obituary of Agnes Z. Fowler STOW- Agnes Z. Fowler, 95, died April 21, 2016. Born in Mingo Junction, OH, she lived in Stow since 1996, and had attended Crestview Baptist Church. Agnes was well known by her family and friends for her peanut butter fudge, which had been shipped all over the country and the world, including to those serving...
Barbara A. Hawsman
Apr 19, 2016
Obituary of Barbara A. Hawsman Barbara Hawsman left this world on April 19, 2016 to fly with the Angels surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born on June 25, 1943 in Coalport, PA to Joe and Mary Lazarowicz. She was raised in Akron, where she met her husband Charles. They were married on April 16, 1966 and just celebrated...
Ellen W. Lovell
Apr 18, 2016
Obituary of Ellen W. Lovell MUNROE FALLS - Ellen W. Lovell, 79 passed away April 18, 2016. Born in Syracuse, NY, Ellen graduated from University of Michigan High School in Ann Arbor, MI and from The University of Akron with a Bachelor Degree in Secretarial Science. Ellen retired from the Summit County Board of Developmental Disabilities as an Administrative Assistant...
Francis T. Thaler
Apr 14, 2016
Obituary of Francis T. Thaler STOW - Francis T. Thaler, 73, died April 14, 2016. Born in Cleveland, he had lived in Stow for 20 years, had his own employment recruiting firm and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Tangee Zayas-Thaler; daughters Kelley Ball and Kim McDonough; step-children Joe...
Mary M. Jacoby
Apr 13, 2016
Obituary of Mary M. Jacoby Mary Margaret (Parham) Jacoby went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 13, 2016. Born in Sandusky, Ohio, she had lived in Stow for the past 35 years. Mary was a member of the Chapel for 43 years where she spent many hours volunteering and caring for everyone who crossed...
June L. Soha
Apr 13, 2016
Obituary of June L. Soha June L. Soha, 93, died April 13, 2016. Born in Bucyrus, she was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her husband Stanley and son Philip, she is survived by daughters Susan Emery, Barbara (Mark) Cornett, son Paul (Peggy), 5 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to the...
James P. Wilson
Apr 13, 2016
Obituary of James P. Wilson NORTH BENTON - James P. Wilson, 88, went home to be with the Lord on April 13, 2016. Jim was born, raised and lived all of his life in the Akron area. Jim began his military career at age 16 by serving as a US Merchant Marine. He went on to join the U S...
