Richard Lee Swartz
Jun 27, 2011
Obituary of Richard Lee Swartz Richard Lee Swartz, 68, of Roanoke, VA and formerly of Stow, died June 27, 2011, at Lewis-Gale Medical Center in Salem, VA, due to complications arising from cancer of the esophagus. Richard was born April 3, 1943, in Ravenna, OH, to Richard and Eloise Swartz, and was raised in West Virginia until grade school age...
Doris E. Pinkos
Jun 25, 2011
Obituary of Doris E. Pinkos Doris E. Pinkos, 84, died June 25, 2011. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, she was preceded in death by her parents George and Edith Bowser, and her husband, Charles, whoshewas married to for 49 1/2 yearsand is survived by daughters Penny Pinkos, Sharon deCardenas, sons Ronald and Terry Pinkos, 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. The...
Roger Vanaman
Jun 25, 2011
NORTHAMPTON- Roger E. Vanaman, 79, went home to be with his Lord and Savior June 25, 2011. He retired from Firestone in 1982 and Hercules Corp. in 1993. Roger enjoyed many friendships through The Chapel in Akron, the local Airstream Club and his friends from the days of being a volunteer at Akron General Hospital. He had also served many...
Shirley West
Jun 24, 2011
STOW- Shirley D. West, 90, died June 24, 2011. Born in Springfield, IL, she was a longtime resident of Mayfield Heights and a former member of Lyndhurst Baptist Church. Shirley was currently a member of Christ Community Chapel in Hudson. Preceded in death by husband Jack, she is survived by her daughter Jan (Tony) Iannetta of Kent, grandsons Brian (Terri),...
Marshall Cunningham
Jun 22, 2011
Marshall C. Cunningham "Sonny" was born in Cuyahoga Falls at home on November 23, 1935 to parents Marshall and Pauline (Franks). He was a brother to Mary Jane Whited (deceased), Judy Ramsey (deceased) and Robert Cunningham. They moved to Hudson Township in 1946 and Sonny helped clear his Dad's farm located on Sullivan Road. This hard work instilled a strong...
Derek Dodd
Jun 21, 2011
PENINSULA - Derek A. Dodd, 49, died June 21, 2011. Born in Akron, he was a lifetime area resident and was a stagehand for I.A.T.F.E. Local #48, where he enjoyed many close friendships with his union brothers and sisters. His interests were reading, drawing, and taking nature walks. He is survived by his parents, Duane and Joanne (Conti) Dodd; brother,...
John Wiggins
Jun 16, 2011
MUNROE FALLS - John W. "Jack" Wiggins, 83, died June 16, 2011. Born in Coshocton, he had lived in Stow and Munroe Falls since 1959 and retired from Firestone Tire as Manager of Retread Sales. Jack's memberships include First Christian Church of Stow, Masonic Lodge, Tadmor Temple Shrine, Akron Rubber Group, Society of Automotive Engineers, National Tire Dealers, American Society...
Steve W. Riter
Jun 15, 2011
Obituary of Steve W. Riter Steve W. Riter, age 51, slipped peacefully, into his father, Ray Riter's arms and into the Lord's kingdom on June 15, 2011. Steve fought a tough battle against esophageal cancer for 10 months with courage and strength. He was always more concerned about others than himself even in the final days of his life. Steve...
Jencie Jones
Jun 15, 2011
STOW- Jencie M. "Dick" Jones, 87, passed away peacefully at home June 15, 2011. She was born in Ritchie County, West Virginia and resided in Stow 70 years. Jencie retired from the Country Club of Hudson, where she enjoyed her passion of cooking. She is survived by her children Linda Jones of Kent and son Randy Jones of Gold Canyon,...
James J. Molek
Jun 15, 2011
James J. Molek, 48 died June 15, 2011. Born in Cleveland, he was a long time resident of Stow and owner of Jim's Automotive Shop since 1997. Preceded in death by his father, Joseph, he is survived by his wife of 26 years, Joann, daughters Leah and Lana, son James, Jr., mother Jeanette Molek, sisters Mary (Jim) Fitzgerald, Jeanie (Ed)...
Alice Kay Whitehead
Jun 14, 2011
STOW- Alice Kay Whitehead, 68, went home to be with the Lord on June 14, 2011 at the Hospice Care Center after a short illness. Born in Akron, Kay was a longtime resident of Hudson, spending most of her childhood growing up on the Middleton Farm. She graduated from Hudson High School in 1960 and attended Hammel Business College. She...
Delores Reed
Jun 14, 2011
STOW - Delores "Dee" A. Reed, 65, died June 14, 2011. Born in Carlisle, PA, she was a longtime area resident. Preceded in death by her sister Darlene Fought, she is survived by husband Raymond; daughters Lorrie Passeos of Stow and Robin (Michael) Husk of Canal Fulton; sons Les Russell of Cuyahoga Falls and Rusty (Sharon) Russell of Salem; grandchildren...
Vivian A. Curry
Jun 12, 2011
Obituary of Vivian A. Curry TALLMADGE - Vivian A. (Fabick) Curry, 82, formerly of Cuyahoga Falls, died June 12, 2011. Born in Sandusky, she was an area resident for 60 years and had retired from Atco Surgical after more than 35 years service. Vivian was a longtime member of Tallmadge First Church of God, where she served with the Harvesters...
Linda Golz
Jun 11, 2011
WADSWORTH - Linda L. Golz, 61, died June 11, 2011. Born in Pontiac, Michigan, she was a longtime area resident. Linda enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking and crocheting. Preceded in death by her son Jeff Little, she is survived by her husband Michael; daughters Carrie Frederick of Columbus and Alyson Brickey of Wadsworth; step-daughter Laurie (Erik) Eberhardt of...
Genevieve Sidwell Klyce
Jun 8, 2011
Obituary of Genevieve Sidwell Klyce Genevieve Sidwell Klyce, 88, died June 8, 2011. Born in Ness City, KS., she had retired as a teacher with the Sugarcreek Local School System. Mrs. Klyce had been very active in the Dayton Woman's Club, Bellbrook Garden Club, Bellbrook Historical Society, DAR, KIWI, College Woman's Club, Tri Delta Sorority, St. George's Church, where she...
Rebecca K. Jensen
Jun 5, 2011
Rebecca K. Jensen, 81 of Stow entered into eternal rest June 5, 2011. Born in Plymouth, OH, Becky was a Stow resident since 1962 and a longtime, active member of St. Stephen Lutheran Church, where she served on various committees and boards. Mrs. Jensen retired as an English teacher from Stow High School in 1995 after 32 years service. She...
Gary L. Stull
Jun 3, 2011
Obituary of Gary L. Stull STOW - Gary L. Stull, 61, died June 3, 2011. He loved spending time with his family and will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. He proudly served his country in the USMC. Gary is survived by his wife of 40 years, Nancy; daughter Wendy Kahle of Peninsula; son...
Mary Jane Duty
Jun 3, 2011
Mary Jane Duty (Kunselman) 89, passed away June 3, 2011 in Florida. Born in Kittaning, PA, she moved to Akron, graduated from Ellet High School and worked for General Tire & Rubber Co. during WWII. She then worked alongside her husband and son in the family business, Duty Oil & Ice Company. As a lifelong member of Tallmadge First Church...
Gerald D. Bradbury
Jun 1, 2011
Obituary of Gerald D. Bradbury Gerald D. Bradbury, 61, died June 1, 2011. Born in Leamington, Ontario, Canada, he was a loving and dedicated father and husband. Family and friends meant everything to Gerry. He loved the times he spent fishing and playing the slots. Gerry was a gifted hockey player and gardener. His humble nature and common sense made...
Pastor Franklin A. Lorenz
Jun 1, 2011
CUYAHOGA FALLS- Franklin A. Lorenz, 85, died June 1, 2011. Born in Warren, OH, he was a resident of Cuyahoga Falls since 1958 and a US Navy veteran of World War II. Along with his wife Eileen, Pastor Lorenz founded Northampton Baptist Church (now Northampton Bible Church) in 1956, and oversaw four building projects during his 47 year leadership. He...
