Rita L. Hoard
Jan 3, 2014
Obituary of Rita L. Hoard Rita L. Hoard, 97, passed away January 3, 2014. Born in Canton she was preceded in death by her husband John in 1985. Rita is survived by children Butch (Cheryl) Hoard, Becky (Steve) Cumberledge and Mike (Vicki) Hoard, grandchildren, Kristi (Joe) Caughey, Jaci (Tim) Ash, Stacey (Bob) Colbetzor, and Ashley Hoard, great-grandchildren, Shane, Kaci, Tyler,...
Clementine (Nee Palumbo) Cocozzo
Jan 2, 2014
STOW - Dena, at age 93, died peacefully on January 2, 2014 in the comfort of her home, as was her wish. Born in Giungano, Italy on June 16, 1920, she came to the United States with her family at the age of 11 months. Her life was filled with joy, love and the sense of giving and caring for...
Rose M. Rapier
Dec 24, 2013
STOW - Rose M. Rapier, 84, passed away December 24, 2013. Preceded in death by her husband Orville (Tom) Rapier; she is survived by her children, Jim Sanderson, Karen HershBerger, Suzi Owens, Mary Wingard, Tami Rapier, Debbie Catania and Rick Rapier; sisters Liz Troyer, Ruth Madison and MaryAnn Langham; brother Sy Langham; 18 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. In lieu of...
Bruce Brown
Dec 21, 2013
CUYAHOGA FALLS - On December 21, 2013, Bruce J. Brown, 81, passed away and went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and was reunited with his wife who preceded him in death in November. Born in Akron, he was a Cuyahoga Falls resident over 50 years. He retired from Ohio Bell/AT&T as Central Office Manager after over...
Robert Frank Pfahl
Dec 16, 2013
Robert Frank Pfahl, 66, passed away on December 16, 2013. Bob was a veteran of the United States Army and was retired from the Akron Police Department after over 25 years of service. He retired as the lieutenant and commander of the Detectives Unit. Bob was also an avid golfer, who won several medals and accolades throughout the years at...
Evelyn Parker
Dec 13, 2013
STOW - Evelyn I. Parker, 85, passed away December 13, 2013. She was preceded in death by parents Julius and Olive Kuchenbecker; beloved husband James Parker Jr; brothers Homer, Harold, Harland, Melvin, Keneth and Myron; and sister Scharlene. She is survived by son Michael; grandson Christopher; sisters-in-law Florence Lange and Beryl Kuckenbecker. Per her request, there will be no calling...
James Rhodes
Dec 12, 2013
HUDSON- James (Jamie) Rhodes, 43, passed away suddenly on December 12, 2013. Jamie will be remembered for his charisma and humor. He had a unique way of making others feel special and had a gift for finding the best qualities in everyone. We are all better people for having known him and he will be dearly missed. Born in Akron,...
Ricardo Perez
Dec 11, 2013
Former Oklahoma resident and native Texan Ricardo "Rico" Perez passed away peacefully at his home in Stow, OH on December 11, 2013. He was born in Quanah, TX November 2, 1958 to Willie Perez and Dominga (Arriaga) Perez. As a young man, he worked in the Oklahoma and Texas oilfields before moving to Ohio in 1989 where he began a...
Ronald L. Desicy
Dec 9, 2013
Obituary of Ronald L. DeSicy STOW - Ronald L. DeSicy, 76, died December 9, 2013. Born in Point Marion, PA he served his country for 10 years in the Navy during the Vietnam War and was proud to be part of the Blue Angels team. He was preceded in death by his daughter Ronda, and brother Doug and is survived...
Willis Walker
Dec 8, 2013
STOW- Willis Walker, 80, passed away December 8, 2013, surrounded by his family. He was and still is loved beyond words. Will was preceded in death by his parents Willis and Grace Walker and sister Carol Wolfe. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Marilyn; daughters Debra Walker-Horne and Susan Walker; sons Gary and Michael (Kelly); his grandson,...
Ralph Bernard Hagmann
Dec 7, 2013
CUYAHOGA FALLS- Ralph Bernard Hagmann, 86, died December 7, 2013. Born on June 11, 1927 in Akron, he was a US Navy veteran of World War II, a resident of Cuyahoga Falls over 50 years and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He had retired as a service manager with Goodyear Tire & Rubber, previously having been employed as...
Hubert E. Taylor
Dec 6, 2013
Hubert E. Taylor, (Hugh) 88, died December 6, 2013. Born in Columbus, OH, he served his country in the Marines during WWII, was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, retired from Farley Chemical Co. in 2005 and was an avid golfer. Preceded in death by his wife of 60 years Emma Jane in 2004, and Alverna in 2010 he is...
Ruth Altha Talley
Dec 5, 2013
Ruth Altha (Purinton) Talley of Hudson passed away in the peace and comfort of home on December 5, 2013, after a long illness. Born in Middlebury, Vermont on September 1, 1929, Ruth attended Drake University in Iowa and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1950. In Iowa she met and married her husband of 63 years, Richard L....
Margaret Perez
Dec 3, 2013
Margaret J. Perez, 76, died December 3, 2013. Born in Detroit, MI, she was preceded in death by her husband Ralph in 2012. She is survived by daughters Kathleen (Barry) Just, Nancy (David) Jimerson-Polacek and Linda (Robert) Slocum, son Jay (Lisa) Perez and 10 grandchildren. Rev.Kevin Horakwill conduct service Friday 11 AM at The Church in Aurora, 146 S. Chillicothe...
Jennie Rocko
Dec 3, 2013
Obituary of Jennie Rocko Jennie Rocko, 87, passed away, unexpectantly, on Dec. 3, 2013. She was born in Toronto, OH to the late Albert and Joanna Rocko. She attended Kent State University where she received her BS and MS in education. Jennie first taught school in Stow and then in Cuyahoga Falls at Sill, Preston and Richardson elementary schools. Upon...
James Banks
Dec 2, 2013
James P. Banks, 92, passed peacefully from this life on December 2, 2013 in Brecksville, Ohio. He now joins his beloved wife, Johann, and a host of family and friends for what is surely a joyful reunion. All who knew him will remember Jim as a warm, congenial man with a great sense of humor and an extraordinary sense of...
Maria De La Paz Herbkersman
Dec 1, 2013
Maria de la Paz Herbkersman, (nee Magana,) aged 87, passed away the evening of Sunday December 1, 2013 at the home of her daughter Mary Boland in Falls Church, Virginia where she lived since March of this year.She died from complications following a stroke last year. At the time of her death, she was surrounded by family members including several...
Margaret Martin
Nov 30, 2013
STOW - Margaret A. Martin, 91, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2013. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Ann and Jim Higgins. She graduated from John Hay High school and married the love of her life, Leslie C. Martin, in 1941. Margaret was a business woman. She worked for the telephone company, managed the Delmar Inn...
Betty Arlene Hagat
Nov 30, 2013
Betty Arlene Hagat, 88, died November 30, 2013. Born in Akron, she was a 1943 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School, a longtime Stow resident and member of First Christian Church of Stow and the Stow Study Club. Arlene was a homemaker and enjoyed knitting, sewing and gardening. Preceded in death by her husband William in 1992 and parents Roy...
Viola Jean Dejacimo
Nov 28, 2013
Viola Jean DeJacimo passed away on November 28, 2013, at age 98. Viola was born and raised on North Hill in Akron, married Michael in 1940 and raised her family there. She moved to Stow in 1972 where she lived for the past 41 years. Viola was a loving homemaker, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a fabulous baker and...
