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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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Kendra M. Piggford
Jul 5, 2015
Obituary of Kendra M. Piggford Kendra Marie Piggford, 16, of Stow, passed away unexpectedly on July 5, 2015. Kendra was born in Akron on July 28, 1998. She attended school in both Cuyahoga Falls and Stow. She enjoyed singing, drawing, and spending time with her friends. Kendra is survived by her parents, Melanie Warman of Munroe Falls and Paul Piggford...
Nathaniel Jacob Blasdel
Jul 4, 2015
Obituary of Nathaniel Jacob Blasdel Nathaniel Jacob (Nate) Blasdel, 35, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on 7/4/15 in Akron, Ohio. Nate was born in Canton, Ohio to Diana Sourbrine and Stephen Blasdel on 10/31/79. He went to high school at Hoover and graduated in 1998. He went on to earn a degree in Chemical Engineering from The University of Akron....
Joseph Robert Hannold
Jul 4, 2015
Obituary of Joseph Robert Hannold Joseph R Hannold, 53, of Stow, Ohio, died Saturday, July 4, 2015 at Akron General Medical Center. Our father was in the Air Force, and so for the first part of Joe's life, he lived many places. He returned to Stow, Ohio in 1974 and from that point on, never left. He graduated from Stow...
John W. Miner
Jul 3, 2015
Obituary of John W. Miner John W. "Bill" Miner, 68, of Stow, OH passed away on July 3, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family after a brave battle with cancer. He was born in Reader, WV to William and Flo Miner on Oct. 17, 1946. He graduated from South-east High in 1964 and went on to earn a...
Thelma Milliser
Jul 1, 2015
Obituary of Thelma Milliser Thelma M. Milliser, 96, formerly of Cuyahoga Falls, died July 1, 2015 in Safety Harbor, FL. Born in Barberton, she was a 46 year resident of Cuyahoga Falls, and a member of Cuyahoga Falls Church of the Nazarene. Mrs Milliser was a medical secretary for 18 years, and had volunteered for Summit County Job and Family...
Donald Lee Shallahamer
Jun 30, 2015
Obituary of Donald Lee Shallahamer Donald L. Shallahamer, 84, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2015. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, he served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He loved bowling, westerns and was a huge college sports fan. He was a hardworking man who was very proud, and could fix anything. He owned and...
Janet M. Oplinger
Jun 29, 2015
Obituary of Janet M. Oplinger SILVER LAKE - Janet M. Oplinger, 96, passed away on June 29, 2015. Born in Akron, she had lived in Silver Lake since 1952 in the house built by her late husband. Preceded in death by her husband Paul and sister and brother-in-law Gerry and William McCormick, brothers-in-law Gordon and Robert Oplinger, she is survived...
Robert F. Orr
Jun 28, 2015
Obituary of Robert F. Orr Robert F. Orr, 65, died June 28, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, and is survived by his wife of 39 years Linda and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Cremation has taken place.
Paul D. Glasgow
Jun 28, 2015
Obituary of Paul D. Glasgow STOW - Paul Glasgow, born June 19, 1964, passed away after a short illness on June 28, 2015. He was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and The University of Akron and lived in the area all of his life. Paul began his career at The B.F. Goodrich Company and continued for 17 years...
Harry Robert "Bob" Boston
Jun 28, 2015
Obituary of Harry Robert Boston Harry Robert Boston (Bob), 90, went home to be with his heavenly Father on June 28, 2015. Born in Akron to Harry S. and Susie (Roush) Boston on October 30, 1924. He graduated from South High School in 1943 , he served his country in the U.S. Army from December 1943 to March 1946, and...
Cynthia Datko
Jun 27, 2015
Obituary of Cynthia Datko Cynthia Datko, 58, died June 27, 2015. Born in Akron, she was an area lifetime resident and was employed as a caregiver for developmentally disabled children for Hattie Larlham Services. Preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Marjorie Curtis and brother, John R. Curtis, she is survived by her husband of 27 years, Greg; daughters,...
Jeanne (Kyr) Vidd
Jun 25, 2015
Obituary of Jeanne (Kyr) Vidd Jeanne (Kyr) Vidd, 89, passed away June 25, 2015. Born in Cleveland to Joseph and Ethel (Hamilton) Kyr, Jeanne graduated from Garfield Heights High School and was a resident of Stow since 1968. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, shopping and bridge. Jeanne was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church,...
Pastor Kenneth L. Tharp
Jun 24, 2015
Obituary of Pastor Kenneth L. Tharp Kenneth L. Tharp, 83, died June 24, 2015. Born in Thurmont, MD, he founded the Apostolic Gospel Church of Stow in 1954 and pastored there for 50 years. Preceded in death by his parents Leonard and Mary Tharp and brother Gayle, he is survived by his wife of 58 years, Wilma, daughter Vicki (Dennis)...
Richard Allen "Dick" Graham
Jun 23, 2015
Obituary of Richard Allen Graham Richard (Dick) A. Graham, beloved husband of Juanita (ne Bertka) Graham, died Tuesday, 23 June 2015. Richard was born in Paris, IL June 1, 1924 to Charles Russell Graham and Esther Cameron Graham and moved to Akron with his family when he was 17. A Navy veteran serving during World War II, he worked at...
Will Roy Baynes
Jun 23, 2015
Obituary of Will Roy Baynes Will Baynes, 90, passed away June 23, 2015. Will is preceded in death by his first wife, Veola; sister, Juanita; and brothers, Harry and Donald. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Ann; children, Donna Simons, Barb (Rick) Suszter, and Roy (Santa); stepchildren, Mark Jones, Cheryl Heaton and Lori Jones; grandchildren, Dave (Stacey) Simons, Julie...
Judith H. Cox
Jun 18, 2015
Obituary of Judith H. Cox Judith H. Cox passed quietly Thursday afternoon June 18, 2015 at Akron City Hospital. Judy is survived by her sons Steven and Kevin and grandchildren Teresa, Cynthia, Alexander, and Jacob. Judy was born in Newark, New Jersey October 5, 1926. She graduated from Muskingum College in 1947 and later resumed her education at Kent State...
Theodore H. Knight
Jun 17, 2015
Obituary of Theodore H. Knight Theodore H. Knight, 82, passed away June 17, 2015. Theodore enjoyed spending time with his family and was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting. Preceded in death by his wife, Mona Jean and a son, he is survived by 2 daughters; 6 sons; 28 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and brother, Ray Knight. Pastor Jim...
Marilyn J. Wingard
Jun 17, 2015
Obituary of Marilyn J. Wingard Marilyn J. Wingard, 87, died June 17, 2015. Born in Johnstown, PA, she was preceded in death by her husband Ronald, and parents. She is survived by her sons Ronald Kenneth (Marrianne) and Randy, and grandchildren. Private service was conducted for the family. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery in Johnstown, PA.
Margaret Charlene (Stewart) Defer
Jun 16, 2015
Obituary of Margaret Charlene (Stewart) Defer Margaret Charlene (Stewart) Defer Margaret Charlene (Stewart) Defer, 87, passed away on June 16, 2015 at home with her family. She is survived by her 2 children Alexander Defer II and Nancy (Phil) Colucci, her brother Charles (Darlene) Stewart, and her three grandchildren Jason, Heather, and Kaylee. She is preceded in death by her...
Delores J. "Dee" Kalman
Jun 15, 2015
Obituary of Delores J. Kalman Delores "Dee" Kalman, 87 of Austin TX, formerly of Stow, Ohio, passed away on Monday June 15, 2015. She was born on June 23, 1927 in Akron, Ohio where she met and married the love of her life, E.G. "Cal" Kalman on May 10, 1953. They moved to Stow in 1960 and remained there until...
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