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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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Robert Quentin Wyatt

Robert Quentin Wyatt

Nov 12, 2014

Robert Q. Wyatt passed away on Wed, Nov 12, 2014 at 96 years old. He was born July 18, 1918 in Akron, OH. His parents were Hattie and Azel Wyatt from Parkersburg, W.VA. Beatrice Black and Elizabeth Natzke were his sisters, also preceding him in death. He was married to his high school. sweetheart, Gail Mealey for 47 years until...

William C. Wilson

William C. Wilson

Nov 10, 2014

STOW- William C. Wilson, 73, died November 10, 2014, at home with his wife and children at his side. Born in Frankfort, MI, Bill was raised on the family farm in Vestaburg, MI. He had lived in Stow since 1974, where he and his wife raised three children and built a business, known as the Cricket Box, and later as...

Michaelle L Harris

Michaelle L Harris

Nov 10, 2014

N. CANTON - Michaelle L. Harris, 66, passed away November 10, 2014. Born in Maywood, CA, Michaelle had been an area resident most of her life. Michaelle enjoyed cooking, volunteering for Ronald McDonald House and had worked as an LPN for many years. Preceded in death by her father Carl Ford, she is survived by mother Marilyn (Hawn) Ford; daughters...

Bernard Leising

Bernard Leising

Nov 10, 2014

Bernard "Bernie" Leising, 68, died November 10, 2014. Born in Covington, KY, he was a graduate of Newport High School and Xavier University. He worked 40 years in sales for the steel, glass and refractory industries. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, where he was active in the Boy Scouts and the Hosanna People. He loved camping,...

Dale Ratchford

Dale Ratchford

Nov 9, 2014

Dale "Ed" Edwin Ratchford Psalm 116:15 "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints." Ed Ratchford, 61, found his glory on Tuesday, November 4, 2014. He was born in Gadsden, Alabama on February 27, 1953. He retired from the City of Hudson Engineering Department after 30 years of service. His life's focus, however, was doing...

Arthur Cubbon

Arthur Cubbon

Nov 8, 2014

STOW - The Rev. Arthur E. Cubbon, Jr., 60, died November 8, 2014. Born Nov. 13, 1953 in New Rochelle, NY to Margret (nee Winkler) and Arthur Cubbon, he moved to Kings Park, NY in 1963 and graduated from Kings Park High School, where he played trumpet in the band, marching band, and jazz band. Arthur also played soccer and...

Frances Sayre

Frances Sayre

Nov 7, 2014

Frances "Polly" Sayre, 86, died peacefully November 7, 2014. Born in Rhodell, WV, she had worked as a teacher in WV in a one room school house and was a member of the Graham Road Baptist Church for 52 years. Preceded in death by her husband John in 1997, brothers Robert and Billy Shorter and sisters Betty Toney and Linda...

Thomas Joseph Ganley

Thomas Joseph Ganley

Nov 7, 2014

Obituary of Thomas Joseph Ganley BRIMFIELD - Thomas Joseph Ganley, 65, entered heaven November 7, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Ashtabula, he retired as an Ohio State Trooper in 1997 with 28 years of service and was also a member of Stow Alliance Fellowship Church. His life is celebrated by his wife of 40 years, Chris...

Jesse Eugene Spragg

Jesse Eugene Spragg

Nov 6, 2014

STOW - Jesse Eugene Spragg (Gene), 85, died November 6, 2014. Born in Colerain Twp., Ohio, on November 7, 1928, he was a 1946 graduate of Martins Ferry High School. He served as an Airman in the U.S. Navy from 1946-1948, and was stationed in Maryland, Texas, and Florida. He received an honorable discharge from the Navy in 1948. He...

Olivia Monroe Austin

Olivia Monroe Austin

Nov 5, 2014

Our precious angel, Olivia Monroe Austin, infant daughter of Amanda and Jordan Austin, went to be with the Lord on November 5, 2014. In addition to her parents, Olivia is deeply loved by her grandparents Joanne and Rich English, and Tonya Bridgeland, along with aunts and uncles Rebecca Bashlor (Danny), Lyndsay Bridgeland, David English, and Jason Austin (Becky). She is...

Martha Hawkins

Martha Hawkins

Nov 3, 2014

STOW- Martha A. Hawkins, 81, died November 3, 2014. Born in Byesville, OH, she was raised in Youngstown, has lived in Stow since 1969 and was a member of Stow Presbyterian Church. Preceded in death by her parents Jack and Sara Willis, she is survived by her husband of 39 years, Dave; children Janice Harlan, Jeffrey (Cindy) Bell, Jon Bell...

Michele M. Powell

Michele M. Powell

Nov 2, 2014

Obituary of Michele M. Powell STOW - Michele M. Powell, 54, passed away November 2, 2014. Born and raised in Akron, Michele was a Stow resident since 1991. While raising her children, she also earned several degrees from the University of Akron and a Master of Science in Social Administration from Case Western Reserve University in 2009. She then served...

Stephanie Cothern Wade

Stephanie Cothern Wade

Nov 1, 2014

Stephanie Cothern Wade, 22, died November 1, 2014. Born in Columbus, she lived in Hudson, OH since the age of 1. She is a 2010 graduate of Hudson High School, and had attended classes at Akron University. She had been employed with Venture Data and was currently serving in the US Army Reserve, PO CO DET 2 (TACT) - Twinsburg,...

Mary Ellen Loudin

Mary Ellen Loudin

Oct 31, 2014

STOW- Mary Ellen (Maag) Loudin, 49, passed away October 31, 2014 from complications of Multiple Sclerosis. Mary graduated from Tallmadge High School in 1983, St. Thomas School of Nursing in 1988 and worked at Akron General Hospital. She was preceded in death by her father David Maag and brother Michael Maag. She is survived by her mother Freda Maag-Yeater; sisters...

Elizabeth Starcher

Elizabeth Starcher

Oct 29, 2014

Obituary of Elizabeth Starcher Elizabeth R. Starcher, 69, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2014, with her four children by her side. Born in Philadelphia, PA, on November 24, 1944, she spent most of her life residing in Stow. While raising her children, she was a past president of the PTA and Brownie troop leader. Preceded in death by her husband...

Barbara Gillen

Barbara Gillen

Oct 28, 2014

MUNROE FALLS - Barbara Gillen, age 82, formerly of Topeka, KSpassed away October 28, 2014 in Munroe Falls, OH. She was born July 25,1932 to Freda West Dean and Harold Dean in Topeka and married Gerald Gillen in1952. Barbara retired fromthe State of Kansas in 1995 after25 years of service and beginning in 1998, enjoyed16 more years working sessions of...

Gene W. Hale

Gene W. Hale

Oct 27, 2014

Obituary of Gene W. Hale Gene W. Hale, 84, passed away unexpectedly October 27, 2014. Private services were held at the convenience of the family.

Carol Lewis Burgan

Carol Lewis Burgan

Oct 27, 2014

Obituary of Carol Lewis Burgan STOW - Carol Lewis Burgan, 92 years, passed away on October 27, 2014. Carol was raised in Kitts Hill, Ohio. She moved to Columbus at the age of 18, she attended Business School and met and married Dean Burgan of Akron. After living in Akron, Columbus, and Portland, Oregon, Carol, Dean and their 3 children...

John Williams

John Williams

Oct 25, 2014

John "Jay" Williams passed away October 25th, 2014. He is survived by his wife Bobbi, daughter Jackie (Todd) and two young grandsons. He also leaves behind four brothers along with many other family members and friends. Jay touched many people in the course of his brief fifty-six years including all of the friends he acquired while growing up in Stow...

Richard Haft

Richard Haft

Oct 24, 2014

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Richard M. "Rick" Haft, 52, died October 24, 2014. Born in Akron, he was a Cuyahoga Falls resident most of his life, had retired from the Cuyahoga Falls school system and was an avid Ohio State, Browns and Indians fan. He is survived by his loving parents Richard and Phyllis Haft of Stow; sisters Susan (James) Jacobson...

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