Obituaries

Mar 24, 2024

STOW - Joseph (Joe) A. Schossler, 71, passed away peacefully March 24, 2024. Born in Akron, he has been a resident of Stow since 1952. Joe had been employed with Iron Workers Local #17, as a master welder for 35 years, retiring in 2007. He enjoyed frisbee with his dog, Lindo. Joe never knew a stranger. One...

Mar 24, 2024

SILVER LAKE - Roy B. Gelonese, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, died on March 24, 2024, at the age of 87, surrounded by his loving family. Roy was born in Youngstown, Ohio, on November 25, 1936, to Roy T. and Helen Gelonese. He worked as an optician since he was a young man, and later...

Mar 18, 2024

FAIRLAWN - Anna Theresa Evans, 95, passed away March 18, 2024. Born in Republic, PA, she has been a resident of Fairlawn since 2021. Anna was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. She enjoyed playing guitar and attending both prayer and rosary groups at The Village of St. Edward in Fairlawn. Preceded in death by her...

Mar 16, 2024

STOW - Rhonda Louise Graham (Williams), passed away into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 16, 2024, at the age of 82. She was born on February 5, 1942, the eldest of three children, in Maryville, Tennessee, at the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. Rhonda graduated from North High School in...

Mar 16, 2024

HUDSON - Sara E. Sterling, 95, passed away March 16, 2024. She was born Sara Eileen Bailey on February 7, 1929, in Springfield, Ohio, to John and Mary Bailey. Sara graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1946, and later attended the University of Cincinnati. She was employed by the Department of Defense in Washington, DC, then...

Mar 14, 2024

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Loraine M. Mace, 78, died March 14, 2024. Born in Akron, Loraine was a resident of Cuyahoga Falls and Stow. She was a fiercely independent woman and lifelong entrepreneur and businesswoman known for her wicked sense of humor. As a single mother, she raised her four children, (Larry, Gina, David, and Tim), by waiting...

Mar 13, 2024

STOW - Shirley Row, a longtime resident of Stow, Ohio, passed with grace into the loving embrace of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 13, 2024, at the age of 85. Shirley was born in Amity, PA. Stow has been her home since 1950, where she enriched the lives of those around her with her...

Mar 13, 2024

STOW - Gregory L. Knotts, 69, crossed the Jordan into the promised land on March 13, 2024. Born in Akron, Greg’s lifetime work of carpentry and home building began at Central Hower High School. He attended Liberty Valley Church and loved woodworking, gardening, beekeeping, and camping. Greg was a U.S. Army veteran and a Purple Heart recipient...

Mar 10, 2024

SILVER LAKE - Barrett L. Dorko, 72, passed away on March 10, 2024, in Tallmadge, Ohio, surrounded by loved ones. The youngest of six, Barrett was born and raised in Westlake, graduating from Westlake High School and The Ohio State University. A physical therapist and prolific writer, Barrett served patients, taught colleagues, and published thousands of professional...

Mar 10, 2024

AKRON - Karis R. Lyon, 95, passed away March 10, 2024. Karis was born September 10, 1928, in Brooklyn, NY. She was a graduate and adamant fan of The Ohio State University and their Buckeyes! She had been employed most recently with the Lorain County Historical Society as a librarian and genealogist, retired. Karis was a founding...

Mar 9, 2024

CLINTON - Victor M. Ferrante, 68, passed away March 9, 2024. Born in Akron, he was a resident of Clinton since 2019. Victor had been employed with Sigma Corporation of America as an engineer. He enjoyed riding his Harley, driving his hot rod, fishing, and gardening. He loved spending time with friends and family, especially his grandchildren,...

Mar 8, 2024

STOW - Robert R. Sefcovic, Jr., 50, died March 8, 2024. Born in Cleveland, he was a resident of Stow since 2017. Robert had been employed with Home Depot, working in the lumber department. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, baseball, and softball. He is survived by his daughters, Madison Sefcovic and Miranda Sefcovic; parents, Robert and Barb Sefcovic,...

Mar 7, 2024

STOW - Kimberly J. Stutler-Hale, 55, passed away March 7, 2024. Born in Akron, she was a resident of Stow since 2012. Kimberly enjoyed driving her Jeep, going out to dinner, (especially at Rockne's), watching Christmas movies, and ghost hunting. She loved her children, and above all, she loved her grandchildren and the time she spent with...

Mar 6, 2024

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Arthur Hilton Trevorrow, Jr., 90, passed peacefully on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

He was reunited with his parents, Arthur and Grace (Anderson); brother, William (‘Billy’); sister and brother-in-law, Anice and Barry Smith; brother-in-law, Sanford Rich; and his sons, Mark and Kenneth.

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Mar 2, 2024

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Gladys L. Montgomery, 86, died March 2, 2024. Born in Sutton, WV, she was a longtime resident of Stow, owner of, and stylist at Debutante Salon, in Cuyahoga Falls, and a member of Holy Family Parish. Gladys was preceded in death by her parents, Michael Crites and Mamie Keener Crites; son, Rick Clemenz; grandson,...

Mar 1, 2024

SILVER LAKE - John Andrew (Andy) Myers, Sr., passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024, after a sudden illness. He was born to Mary Lou and Louis Myers on December 29, 1959. He is preceded in death by his brother, Buddy. He is survived by his beloved wife, Clare, and two children, Jack (John Andrew, Jr.), and...

Feb 29, 2024

CUYAHOGA FALLS - James L. Freudeman, II, 79, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 29, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife and children.

Jim was born to James and Gertrude Freudeman (Goodman), on March 14, 1944. He was born and raised in Akron, Ohio, along with his sisters,...

Feb 27, 2024

HUDSON - Howard A. Dias, a 16-year resident of Laurel Lake Retirement Community in Hudson, Ohio, died on February 27, 2024. Mr. Dias was born on August 6,1927, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. In 1930, he moved with his family to Flushing, Ohio. Most of his adult life was spent in Stow, Ohio. A graduate of Flushing High School,...

Feb 27, 2024

POWELL - Katherine Elizabeth “Kathy” Clark, 83, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 27, 2024.

Born October 16, 1940, in Newark, Ohio, to the late Harold and Katherine (Ellis) Loudin, Kathy was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Dennis “Denny”; sisters, Ginny (Dick) Sandy,...

Feb 26, 2024

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Roberta Lee Morris (nee Hunter), 92, died peacefully February 26, 2024. Cherished Mother of Karen, Lisa (partner Kathy DeJohn), and Laura Csonka (husband John). Loving Grandmother of Jacob (wife Jennie) and Christopher (wife Bree). Treasured Great-Grandmother of six. Dearest Aunt to Donna Rae and Barbie, cousin of Rick, along with other family, (whether by...