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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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Edward "Ozzie" Brisbin

Edward "Ozzie" Brisbin

Apr 21, 2015

Edward "Ozzie" Brisbin, 77, passed peacefully in the early morning hours of Tuesday, April 21, 2015. Ozzie was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Sarah "Dessie" Brisbin, and his two brothers, Robert and James. Born April 9, 1938, in Holidays Cove, West Virginia, Ozzie was raised in Stow, Ohio. He was a resident of Stillwater, Oklahoma, for the...

Mary (Marilou) L. Riley

Mary (Marilou) L. Riley

Apr 20, 2015

Obituary of Mary (Marilou) L. Riley Marilou Riley MUNROE FALLS - Marilou Riley, 77, died April 20, 2015. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, she is survived by her husband of 59 years, Kenneth, daughter Tracy, sons Mike, Jeff, grandchildren, Tina, Megan, Shane, Christina and Bryan. She will be loved and missed by family and friends. Friends are invited to the Redmon...

Deborah Davey

Deborah Davey

Apr 17, 2015

Obituary of Deborah Davey CUYAHOGA FALLS - Deborah Davey, 87, passed away on April 17th, 2015, surrounded by family, friends and Pumpkin her favorite cat. She fought a long and courageous three year battle with breast cancer. She was born in West Point, N.Y. and lived on military bases as the daughter of Lt. Col. Paul L. and Mildred E....

Thomas Benjock

Thomas Benjock

Apr 14, 2015

Obituary of Thomas Benjock THOMAS BENJOCK STREETSBORO - Thomas Benjock, 87, passed away April 14, 2015. Thomas proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, was a 50 year member of Bricklayers Local 5 and enjoyed golfing. Preceded in death by his parents, sisters and brothers, he is survived by his wife of 63 years, Anna; son, Tom (Alice); and...

Marilyn Ruth Helton

Marilyn Ruth Helton

Apr 12, 2015

Obituary of Marilyn Ruth Helton Marilyn Ruth Clever Helton June 7, 1931 - April 12, 2015 Marilyn Helton, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully on April 12, 2015 following a brief illness. She is survived by her five children, Mary (Bentley) Hudson, Denise, Susan (Mike) Burdette, Gene, Jr., and Melissa (Rick) Larson, former daughter-in-law, Jody Boehm;...

James Richard Chojnacki

James Richard Chojnacki

Apr 12, 2015

Obituary of James Richard Chojnacki JAMES RICHARD CHOJNACKI James Richard Chojnacki, 72, of Stow, Ohio, passed away on April 12, 2015. James was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Harriet and Theodore Chojnacki on March 2, 1943. He graduated from Garfield Heights high school in 1961 and earned an Accounting degree from Ohio University in 1965. He worked in various Accounting...

Charles Albion Leannarda

Charles Albion Leannarda

Apr 10, 2015

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Joseph Michael Blanda

Joseph Michael Blanda

Apr 9, 2015

Obituary of Joseph Michael Blanda PENINSULA - Joseph Michael Blanda, 19, passed away April 9, 2015 following a long and courageous battle with brain cancer. Joe graduated from Western Reserve Academy in 2014, where he ran track and was captain of the soccer team. He most recently attended John Carroll University, majoring in Biology. JB3 will fondly be remembered for...

Bruce K. Graham

Bruce K. Graham

Apr 5, 2015

Obituary of Bruce K. Graham Bruce K. Graham, 59, died April 5, 2015. Born in Akron, he was an avid fisherman. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents Keith and Betty Graham and is survived by his sister Janine Martin, and family Eric & Marisa, Scott & Jackie, great-niece and nephews Megan, Nate and Tyler and many great friends....

James Louis Bradford

James Louis Bradford

Apr 4, 2015

Obituary of James Louis Bradford JAMES LOUIS BRADFORD STOW - James Louis Bradford, 72, passed away April 4, 2015 after an eight year battle with leukemia. Born in Akron, Jim was a lifetime resident of the Akron area. Jim earned both his Bachelors and Masters in Education from Kent State University. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine...

Joan Caperton Shorter

Joan Caperton Shorter

Apr 2, 2015

Obituary of Joan Caperton Shorter JOAN CAPERTON SHORTER Joan Caperton Shorter passed away peacefully at the incredible age of 102 on Friday, April 2, 2015. Born in Salt Lake City, UT in 1913, Joan lived many places during her long and fruitful life before moving to Silver Lake, Ohio to be near her son and his family in 1997. She...

Olive Artz

Olive Artz

Apr 1, 2015

Obituary of Olive Artz Olive Artz passed away on April 1, 2015. Born and raised in Cuyahoga Falls, Ollie was a 1935 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and a member of The United Presbyterian Church. She was an avid golfer and bowler and was inducted into the Summit County Sports Hall of Fame for her golf accomplishments. She was...

Melvin F. Roscover

Melvin F. Roscover

Mar 31, 2015

Obituary of Melvin F. Roscover Melvin Frank Roscover Bud, 80, passed away Tuesday, March 31st, 2015. He was born on May 13th, 1934 in Erie, PA to the late Emily and Melvin Roscover. Bud was a US Army veteran, Kiwanis Club member and Ohio Bell retired employee. He loved animals and was a friend to all. Bud was preceded in...

Terrance A. Garner

Terrance A. Garner

Mar 30, 2015

Obituary of Terrance A. Garner Terrence A. Garner, 61, passed away March 30, 2015. Born in Shreveport, LA, Terrance had been a lifetime resident of Wadsworth. He enjoyed motorcycles, fishing, model airplanes and the outdoors. Terrance was also a ham radio operator (KC8ZCX) who did storm chasing and radio communication for local events. Terrance was preceded in death by his...

Marjorie A. Brazis

Marjorie A. Brazis

Mar 28, 2015

Obituary of Marjorie A. Brazis Marjorie A. Brazis (Tokar)(DeAngelis), 76, of Stow, passed away on March 28, 2015 peacefully in her home. Marge was born in Hungary to John and Sophia Tokar on October 21, 1938. She attended Bedford High School and graduated 1956. Marge was a secretary at MetLife for 36 years. She is survived by her husband of...

Albert (Al) C. "Al" Burns

Albert (Al) C. "Al" Burns

Mar 28, 2015

Obituary of Albert (Al) C. Burns Albert (Al) C. Burns, 83, passed away on March 28, after a brief illness. Al was born on February 18, 1932, in Utica New York to Robert Burns and Jenny Williams. He graduated from Utica Free Academy, enlisted in the Army and served in Japan during the Korean conflict. After being honorably discharged from...

Michael E. Curry

Michael E. Curry

Mar 28, 2015

Obituary of Michael E. Curry Michael Eugene Curry STOW - Northeast Ohio lost a friend in the passing of Michael Eugene Curry on March 28th. Mike died in Stow at the age of 61, flanked by family members. Mike excelled at his job as a Tax Analyst at BF Goodrich, his dedication unparalleled. He was classically educated at Cuyahoga Fall...

Theodore "Ted" Smith

Theodore "Ted" Smith

Mar 27, 2015

Theodore "Ted" Smith CUYAHOGA FALLS - Theodore "Ted" Smith, 95, was taken to be with his Lord, accepting Him as his personal Savior at age 9. He passed away peacefully in his home on March 27, 2015 in Cuyahoga Falls. He was born September 2, 1919 in Akron to the late Percy and Agnes (Moehr) Smith. He was a life...

Patricia Sue Derr

Patricia Sue Derr

Mar 24, 2015

Obituary of Patricia Sue Derr Patricia Sue (nee Epling) Derr STOW - Patricia Sue (nee Epling) Derr, 62, died March 24, 2015. Born in Akron, she was preceded in death by her mother Alice Epling and is survived by father George and step mother Kathy, husband Steve, daughters Rachel, Kristie, Sarah, Miranda, Lia and Candice, grandchildren, Kayla, Logan, Quentin, Josephine...

Robert Sonnhalter

Robert Sonnhalter

Mar 23, 2015

Obituary of Robert Sonnhalter ROBERT SONNHALTER STOW - Bob gave up the good fight to Alzheimer's March 23, 2015. He was pleasant and smiling often, even to the end. He was born in Navarre in 1925 to John and Aileen (Provance) Agnes. After his natural mother died, he was cared for and then adopted by his Aunt Viva Sonnhalter and...

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