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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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Dawn Lashua
Jul 3, 2014
DAWN R. LASHUA (nee Wilson)STOW - Dawn R. Lashua (ne Wilson), 68, died July 3, 2014. Born in Akron, she grew up in Silver Lake and settled in Stow. She worked at the law firm of Hershey & Browne, then at Kent State University's Department of English. Dawn was an incredibly devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, with a passion for...
Carol Jane Osgood
Jul 3, 2014
STOW- Carol Jane Osgood, 53, died peacefully in Palliative Care at Summa (City) Hospital surrounded by her loving family on July 3, 2014. Carol was born in Akron on May 20, 1961, the second child of Samuel and Martha (Stone) Osgood. She grew up in Stow, was a 1979 graduate of Stow High School and hadbeen employed for the last...
John Pilato
Jul 2, 2014
STOW - John "Sam" Pilato, 86, died July 2, 2014. Born in WV, he was a member of the Cuyahoga Falls Eagles #2207, served his country in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict and retired from the Walton Hills Ford stamping plant in 1996 with 40 years of service. He is survived by wife Coletta, daughters Renee Brinker, Michelle...
James Vespoint
Jun 30, 2014
James (Jimmy Jo Bob) Vespoint, Jr., 55, died June 30, 2014. Born in Fairmont, WV, he was an avid fisherman and hunter. He spent summer weekends camping, cooking out, and shooting pool, was a Steelers fan and loved surrounding himself with his family and friends. He is survived by wife Vicki, daughters Taryn Vespoint, Taylor (Dan) Burger, parents Beverly Vespoint,...
Gladys Teeter
Jun 30, 2014
STOW - Gladys was born to Walter and Agnes Wrobel on April 13, 1938 in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, and passed away June 30, 2014 in Akron, Ohio. She spent most of her younger years in Hamilton, Ontario, where she worked in the children's department of the Hamilton Public Library. She earned a B.A. in Psychology at the University of Akron...
Carol L. Bailey
Jun 28, 2014
Obituary of Carol L. BaileyCarol L. Bailey, 69, loving wife and mother died June 28, 2014. Born in Covina, CA, she was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church of Cuyahoga Falls.Preceded in death by her sister Patricia White, she is survived by her loving husband Jim, daughters Christine Shambaugh and her husband Floyd, Elizabeth Bailey, brother James...
Josephine Theresa Bolognue
Jun 27, 2014
Obituary of Josephine Theresa Bolognue Josephine Theresa Bolognue, beloved matriarch, 96, of Silver Lake, passed June 27, 2014 after a long illness. Born May 2, 1918 to Mauro and Rosa Pasquale in Akron, she married Frank Bolognue on April 27, 1940. Josephine served on the board of The Children's Hospital "Day at the Races" Harness Race Rally for nearly 30...
Ollie Tabron
Jun 26, 2014
Ollie Tabron, 86, died June 26, 2014. Born in 1927, Ollie was a US Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. Burial with military honors will be held Monday, 9:30 AM at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.
Eugenia Sexton
Jun 23, 2014
STOW - Eugenia B. Sexton died on June 23, 2014. She was 86 years young. Her death was peaceful following a brief illness. She was surrounded by close family and friends. Gene was born on October 2, 1927 in Bronxville, NY. She is the daughter of Clarence M. and Helen S. Brobst. She was predeceased by her husband, Brian W....
Norma Augustus
Jun 20, 2014
Norma J. Augustus, 81, died June 20, 2014. Born in Akron, she loved her family, enjoyed gardening, worked as a Social Worker for Summit County and had been an active supporter of the Grief Care Place. Norma was preceded in death by her husband Melvin in 2005, son Jim and is survived by daughters Linda ( Steve) Stroup, Christine Everhart,...
Michael K. Swinehart
Jun 19, 2014
Michael K. Swinehart, 42, passed away suddenly from a heart attack on June 19, 2014. Mike found joy in simple things - having bonfires at home, cast iron cooking, collecting old tools, and laughing with close friends and family. He was a true outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing, camping and watching wildlife, yet bow hunting was his real passion. Mike was...
Willard Livingston
Jun 17, 2014
Obituary of Willard Livingston MUNROE FALLS - Willard (Craig) Livingston, age 60, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2014, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born August 28, 1953, in Connellsville, Pennsylvania. Craig was preceded in death by his father Willard, and paternal and maternal grandparents. He will be sadly missed by his parents Charles and Marjorie Wilhelm; fiance...
Domenic Letta
Jun 13, 2014
Obituary of Domenic Letta STOW- Domenic Letta, 78, died peacefully on Friday, June 13, 2014 with his wife Marian at his side. A lifelong resident of Akron, Domenic was born to Antonio and Louisa Letta on June 4th, 1936, the youngest of seven siblings who preceded him in death: brothers Mario, Sam, Albert and Joseph and sisters Chris Barbuto and...
Kathleen Witner
Jun 9, 2014
Kathleen Cotter Witner went to be with the Lord Monday morning, June 9, 2014. Kathy was born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, on August 22, 1947, and moved to Stow during her high school years, graduating from Stow High in 1965. She and her husband Dave were faithful servants of their Lord for many years at the First Christian Church in...
Rosa Gross
May 31, 2014
Obituary of Rosa Gross Rosa Gross was called home by The Lord on May 31st, 2014. Born in Akron, she was a lifetime Stow area resident. She was married to her beloved husband Emil for 71 years. She and Emil lived fulfilling, active lives, always keeping family and friends close and in their hearts. Rosa was artistic and saw beauty...
Veronica Mae Zukas
May 28, 2014
Obituary of Veronica Mae Zukas STOW - Veronica (Vera) Mae Zukas, age 79, passed away unexpectedly on May 28, 2014. Vera was a devoted wife, an exceptional mother of five children, as well as a grandmother and great-grandmother. She was the type of person who sacrificed everything of herself to make sure her family was taken care of. She was...
Emmett John Ferrara
May 22, 2014
Obituary of Emmett John Ferrara Emmett John Ferrara We wished for a baby, but God gave us an angel instead. Our precious Emmett was born into the arms of angels May 22, 2014. He was a beautiful, perfect baby who will always live on in our hearts. Beloved infant son of John and Renee Ferrara. Brother to Jacob, Daniel, and...
Charles B. Zukas
May 18, 2014
Obituary of Charles B. Zukas Stow - Charles B. (The Buzz) Zukas, age 83, passed away unexpectedly in his home on May 18, 2014. Charles was without question the greatest husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather a family could ever hope for. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends. He was a lifelong resident of the Stow...
John A. Mazi
May 18, 2014
John A. Mazi, Jr., 37, died May 18, 2014. Born in Porterville, CA, he was a lifetime Stow resident. John was a 1995 graduate of Stow High School, obtained his Bachelor's Degree in criminal justice at Kent State University and his law degree from the University of Akron. He was employed by Miami-Jacobs Career College and also practiced law. Preceded...
Susan Antonace
May 17, 2014
HUDSON- Susan J. Antonace, 60, died May 17, 2014. Born in Cleveland, she was a Hudson resident for 30 years and a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. Susan lived a life for her family and was loved by everyone around her. She is survived by her daughter Crystal Antonace of Chicago, IL; son Paul (Maria) Antonace of Medina and...
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