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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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Herman J. Rottinghaus

Herman J. Rottinghaus

Dec 12, 2014

STOW - Herman J. Rottinghaus, 69, passed away peacefully December 12, 2014. Born in Cincinnati, Herman had been a resident of Stow for 40 years. Known affectionately by his family as the "Grillmaster", he was a world traveler who loved golfing with his buddies and spoiling his grandchildren, who referred to him as 'Pop-Pop'. Herman has been an incredible blessing...

Avagene Digman

Avagene Digman

Dec 11, 2014

Obituary of Avagene Digman Avagene Digman born July 28, 1929 joined her loving children, Jeanada Shalene, and Darlene Digman in heaven on December 11, 2014. She leaves her husband of 64 years Milford Darrell Digman, daughter Sandra (Richard) Allshouse, sons Gerald (Debbie) Rexroad, Darrell Gene (Tamie) and Milford Jay Digman, 7 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to the...

Juanita Jones Mcilvar

Juanita Jones Mcilvar

Dec 9, 2014

STOW - Juanita Jones McIlvar, 94, passed away December 9, 2014. Preceded in death by her first husband, Artel Jones; second husband, Thomas McIlvar; son, Donald G. Jones, Sr.; grandson, Donald G. Jones Jr.; her sisters and a brother. Juanita is survived by daughter, Wanda (Ken) Madden; grandchildren, Todd (Karen) Jones, Kim (Ron) Fast, and Michelle Jones; great-grandchildren, Ronald T....

Quentin Reffner

Quentin Reffner

Dec 3, 2014

Quentin H. Reffner, age 83 died December 3, 2014. Quentin was born in Fallen Timber, PA; he was a resident of Maple Heights for 24 years prior to moving to Stow in 1995. Quentin was an avid sportsman, loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Quentin was a US Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and he was employed with Prestolite for...

Oda Charlotte Crane

Oda Charlotte Crane

Dec 2, 2014

Obituary of Oda Charlotte Crane Oda Charlotte Crane born Oct. 19, 1928 went home to be with Jesus Dec. 2, 2014. Born in New Jersey, she moved to Ohio and lived in Stow most of her life. She was a member of Cornerstone Community Church and the Stow Sunshiners. Preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Fred, in...

Komal Anne Krishen Gulich

Komal Anne Krishen Gulich

Nov 30, 2014

Komal Anne Krishen Gulich died Sunday November 30, 2014 at the age of 56. She is survived by her husband of 32 years Henry, her father Dr. Anoop Krishen, brother Dr. Adarsh Krishen and brother-in-law Bob Tazuma. Her mother, Eleanor is deceased. She is also survived by her mother-in-law Eleanor Gulich, sisters-in-law Susan Gulich and Sally Saliga, brother-in-law John...

Shirley O. Wilson

Shirley O. Wilson

Nov 27, 2014

Obituary of Shirley O. Wilson TALLMADGE - Shirley O. Wilson, 79, formerly of Stow, died November 27, 2014. Born in Raleigh, NC, she has been an area resident for over 25 years and a member of Stow Alliance Fellowship Church, where she had served as a deaconess and past president of the Alliance Women. She is survived by her husband...

Lorraine Mcbride Flagg

Lorraine Mcbride Flagg

Nov 27, 2014

Lorraine McBride Flagg, 61, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio went to be with the Lord on November 27, 2014. Lori was the daughter of Tom and Raynette Smith. She is survived by her loving husband, Tommy A. Flagg, two children, Brad (Moneen) and Holly McBride, grandson Gary McBride III, her brother Jeff (Betty) Smith and sister Andrea (Bob) Azzariti. Lori was...

Arnetta Motes

Arnetta Motes

Nov 22, 2014

Obituary of Arnetta Motes Arnetta F. Motes, 83, passed away November 22, 2014, after a long and courageous battle against cancer. She was born in Georgetown, KY, the daughter of Paul Griffith and Mary Cornell Thomason. Mrs. Motes was a devoted wife and mother whose quiet strength, love of laughter, and optimism provided guidance for her loved ones. She was...

Arthur Vogel

Arthur Vogel

Nov 20, 2014

MUNROE FALLS - Arthur E. Vogel, 82, passed away November 20, 2014. Born in Akron, Arthur had been a resident of Munroe Falls for over 50 years. He enjoyed fishing, spending time with family and monthly retiree breakfasts. Arthur was a charter member of St. Eugene Catholic Church where he served as an usher, he served his country in the...

Barry L. Parker

Barry L. Parker

Nov 19, 2014

Barry L. Parker went home to be with the Lord on November 19, 2014. He was born in Akron, graduated from Mogadore High School and Kent State University. He served his country in the Navy during the Vietnam War and was employed by Goodwill Industries. He touched the lives of many and will be missed and dearly remembered. Barry was...

Joseph Michael Mcdaniel

Joseph Michael Mcdaniel

Nov 18, 2014

Obituary of Joseph Michael McDaniel After an extended battle with cancer, Joseph Michael McDaniel of Hudson, Ohio, died on November 18th 2014 at the age of 69. He is the beloved husband of Margaret McDaniel and loving father of Megan McDaniel Cook and Allison McDaniel Schuring, son of the late Joan and Joseph McDaniel, brother of Patricia Dombart and the...

Peter B. Mueller

Peter B. Mueller

Nov 17, 2014

Obituary of Peter B. Mueller STOW - Peter B. Mueller, 76, passed away November 17, 2014. Born in Leipzig, Germany, Peter had been a resident of the area for over 20 years. Peter earned his Master's Degree from Purdue University, a PhD in Speech Pathology and Audiology from the University of Wisconsin and has been retired from Kent State University...

Emerson Miller

Emerson Miller

Nov 17, 2014

Emerson F. (Joe) Miller, 92, died November 17, 2014. Born and raised in Akron, Ohio, Joe was a proud Marine serving as Staff Sgt. with the 1st Marine Division in Guadalcanal and the South Pacific and a retired carpenter with Local 285. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Helen; sons David (Lillian), Gary (Barbara), and Timothy (Colette);...

Margaret M. Gittins

Margaret M. Gittins

Nov 15, 2014

Margaret M. (Peggy) Gittins, 74, passed November 15, 2014. Born in Akron, she was a member of the Huff Post VFW, Aker - Moore American Legion, Cuyahoga Falls Eagles and Moose. She was preceded in death by her husband, Malcom (Mal), in 2003, siblings Bill, Jerry and Kate, and is survived by daughter, Tabitha Gittins (Rick Poole), sons, Tom (Margaret),...

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...

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