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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Wayne E. Zwald
Oct 23, 2014
STOW/HUDSON - Wayne E. Zwald, 78, passed away October 23, 2014. Born in Ridgway, PA, Wayne was an area resident since 1966. Wayne retired from Alltel as a Vice President with over 30 years of service. He was an avid and lifelong golfer at Fox Den Golf Course in Stow, was a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran church, Masonic Lodge...
Mark Cicchinelli
Oct 23, 2014
STOW-Mark Cicchinelli, 56, passed away on October 23, 2014 after a year long courageous battle with cancer. "A true hero is not measured by the size of his strength, but by the strength of his heart" and Mark is our hero. Mark was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and the University of Akron. He was employed for over...
Deborah Le Beau
Oct 20, 2014
STOW - Deborah K. (Prebynski) Le Beau, born May 3, 1965, went home to be with the Lord October 20, 2014. Deborah graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1983, worked 23 years as a dental assistant for Dr. Jack Rigby in Hudson and taught dental assisting at Fortis College. Deborah realized her lifelong dream of opening her own restaurant...
Ray Spragg
Oct 17, 2014
CUYAHOGA FALLS- Ray Spragg, 93, died October 17, 2014. Born in Colerain Twp., OH, Ray was a kind, funny, witty and very generous soul, who truly never met strangers, only friends. He was a Cuyahoga Falls resident for 20 years, retired from Nickels Bakery after 38 years and was a member of the Cleveland Bakers and Teamsters Union, and the...
Dorothy Dawes
Oct 17, 2014
Dorothy A. Dawes, 85, born July 26, 1929 in Akron, died October 17, 2014. Preceded in death by her husband Arthur S. Dawes, daughter Barbara Ann Cincurak, sisters Helen Sautner and Miriam Tropeano and brothers James and Jack Carter, she is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Patty Lynn and Ernie Williams of Stow; her grandsons Aaron (Alissa) and Nathan...
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