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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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Michael Lee Hill
Jul 28, 2015
Obituary of Michael Lee Hill Michael L. Hill, Sr., 80, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 after his long battle with cancer. Born in Akron on Sept. 27, 1934 to Charles and Ida (Holderfield) Hill, he grew up in Peninsula and attended Peninsula High School. Following his service in the US Air Force during the Korean War, he founded...
Dan E. Stephens
Jul 28, 2015
Obituary of Dan E. Stephens Dan E. Stephens, 72, of Green, passed away July 28, 2015. Born in Frankfort, IN, he was a Stow resident most of his life, had been employed at Park Farms and Giant Eagle, and was a longtime member of The Chapel. Dan loved farming and gardening, and was always quick to help anyone in need,...
Douglas E. Bedore
Jul 26, 2015
Obituary of Douglas E. Bedore CUYAHOGA FALLS - Douglas (Doug) Edward Bedore, 74, passed away July 26, 2015. He was born June 18, 1941 in Chicago, IL, to Robert and Marion Bedore. He earned his bachelor's degree from Xavier University and spent his professional career as the owner of a land surveying company. Doug deeply loved his family. One of...
Tyler L Smith
Jul 26, 2015
Obituary of Tyler L Smith AKRON"Tyler Lee Smith, 49, of Akron passed away on July 26th surrounded by his family and friends at Akron City Hospital after undergoing heart surgery. Tyler was born on June 24th, 1966, to Ronnald Lee Smith and the late Paulla Ann Martin in Findlay, OH. On May 8th, 1999 he married Debra (Sullivan) Smith and...
Aaron Christopher Carter
Jul 25, 2015
Obituary of Aaron Christopher Carter CUYAHOGA FALLS - Aaron Christopher Carter, born July 6, 1992, died July 25, 2015. Aaron lit up the room whenever he walked in. His smile and two thumbs up were his trademarks. He will be deeply missed by so many. He is survived by his mama Gina DiPaulo (Rod); father Stan Carter; sister Jennifer Mansfield...
Jack A. Hurst
Jul 25, 2015
Obituary of Jack A. Hurst HUDSON - Jack A. Hurst, Jr., 75, died July 25, 2015. Born in Cincinnati, he was a 40 year Hudson resident, a US Army veteran and owner of Hurst Printing Inks. Jack was a member of Northeast Ohio Craftsmen Club, Rotary International, ARRL and was a longtime member of The Chapel. Preceded in death by...
Betty A Swartz
Jul 23, 2015
Obituary of Betty A Swartz Betty Ann Swartz (Winters), age 79, passed away after a courageous battle with COPD on July 23, 2015. A native of Vale Summit, Allegany County, Maryland, Betty was a devoted mother, a loving wife and grandmother. She was an avid gardener, who loved hunting morel mushrooms. She was preceded in death by her husband William...
Charles R Wilhelm
Jul 22, 2015
Obituary of Charles R Wilhelm Charles Raymond (Charlie) Wilhelm, 82, passed away on Wednesday, July 22 after a courageous battle with cancer. Charlie was born in Layton, Pa, and was preceded in death by grandma Bessie Ryan and Uncle Doc Ryan; parents Frank and Agnes, brother Dan and son Craig Livingston. He graduated from Frazier High School, playing high school...
Brett Ryan Standen
Jul 17, 2015
Obituary of Brett Ryan Standen STOW - Brett Ryan Standen, 29, died July 17, 2015. Brett was a loving kindred soul, enjoyed fishing with friends and worked at Zeppe's. Brett was preceded in death by his grandparents; Russell F. and Vera J. Standen; aunt, Susan K. Hagen; uncles, Corby D. Standen and Guy Boling. He is survived by his parents,...
Michael A. Corbissero
Jul 15, 2015
Obituary of Michael A. Corbissero Michael A. Corbissero, died July 15, 2015. Born in Ashtabula, he lived most of his life in the Akron area. A graduate of Kent State University, he was a member of Delta Upsilon, the Swing Machine and various other musical organizations. He was an instrumental music teacher and director of the Cuyahoga Falls Bands. Preceded...
George R. Porosky
Jul 14, 2015
Obituary of George R. Porosky George R. Porosky, 73, died July 14, 2015. Born in Akron, he retired as a tire engineer from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in 2002 with 37 years of service. He was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ where he served on the church council and the usher's league and was a...
Mary Hinkle Robinson
Jul 10, 2015
Obituary of Mary Hinkle Robinson CUYAHOGA FALLS - Mary H. Robinson, 99, formerly of Silver Lake and Stow, Ohio passed away on July 10, 2015. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert L.; sister, Olive Artz; and brother, Albert Hinkle. She is survived by daughters, Kay (Bob) Bockbrader and Lynn (Jim) Korey; grandchildren, Scott (Julie) Bockbrader, Lisa...
George Cull
Jul 6, 2015
Obituary of George Cull George Elmer Cull, 84, of Peninsula, Ohio died in his sleep on Monday, July 6th, 2015 following many years of heart disease. George was born on August 8, 1930, in Rochester, NY, the only child of Alice Harcus and George Elmer Ruppenthal. While a toddler during the Great Depression, his father died. His mother remarried Robert...
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...
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