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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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Delores M. Nelson
Apr 26, 2012
Obituary of Delores M. Nelson October 12, 1946 - April 26, 2012 Delores Marie Rocco Nelson ("Dee"), 65, passed away unexpectedly early Thursday morning. She had been battling congestive heart failure and lupus for many years. Dee is survived by her6 children; 2 step-children; 6 grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren; one niece; one great-nephew; her sister and her St. Bernard Sophia. Dee...
Fred W. Kroeger
Apr 25, 2012
Obituary of Fred W. Kroeger Fred W. Kroeger, 79, died April 25, 2012 after a longstruggle with cancer. Born in Akron, heserved his country in the Navy during the Korean Conflict, and he was the co-ownerof Minnesota Title Company. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Jean (Colopy),daughter Dianne (Dennis) Grutzmacher, daughter Lori Styles, son Tom, daughter Kathy(Von)...
Charles A. Pfahl
Apr 24, 2012
Obituary of Charles A. Pfahl Charles A.Pfahl (Chick) born August 13, 1923 in Akron, OH, died April 24, 2012 at the ageof 88. Chickgraduated from Buchtel High School in 1941 and attended the University ofAkron, where he was a member of the Lone Star fraternity. He joined the Army and trained as a B-17 andB-29 bomber pilot during WWII. AfterWWII...
William R. Monbeck
Apr 22, 2012
Obituary of William R. Monbeck William R. Monbeck, age 65, of Stow, passed away April 22, 2012 after courageously battling pancreatic cancer. He was born in Dayton, Ohio to the late Donald and Rita (Cramer) Monbeck and grew up in Tipp City, Ohio. He attended Kent State University, earning a degree in Elementary Education in 1969 then his Master's in...
William Bissler
Apr 21, 2012
STOW - William E. Bissler, 76, died April 21, 2012. Born in Kent, he was a lifetime area resident and member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Mr. Bissler retired from Ford Motor Company in 1994 and was a member of UAW Local 420. He proudly served his country in the Air Force and the Army National Guard. He is survived...
Kevin Lavery
Apr 21, 2012
STOW- Kevin J. Lavery, 59, died April 21, 2012. Born in Akron, he was a lifetime area resident and had attended St. Vincent's. Kevin was a US Army Vietnam veteran, serving in Germany. A sharpshooter, he was also an Honor Guard member and during his service time, guarded Rudolf Hess. He is survived by his daughter Tara; son Shane; special...
Marylee Morgan
Apr 20, 2012
STOW- Marylee L. Morgan, 83, died April 20, 2012. Born in Berea, she was a 1946 graduate of Stow High School and longtime active member of the Stow community. Mrs. Morgan served as a Girl Scout leader and coordinator of Day Camp at Adell Durbin Park, Cub Scouts Den Mother, voting booth volunteer, and as an employee and volunteer at...
Helen M. Frederick
Apr 20, 2012
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Helen M. Frederick, 84, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side April 20, 2012. She was a lifetime member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. Preceded in death by her daughter Donna Adam, she is survived by her husband of 65 years, Alfonso Michael Frederick; children Mike (Sue) Frederick, Debbie (Bob) Cole, Kathy (Carl) Bennett,...
Victor M. Hardy
Apr 15, 2012
Obituary of Victor M. Hardy Victor M. Hardy, 74, died April 15, 2012. Born in Akron, he was a lifetime area resident and a US Army veteran. Vic had been employed with Helbig Construction Co. prior to owning and operating his own excavating company. Preceded in death by his parents Millard and Bertha Hardy, step-daughter Laurie Bookman and brother Harry,...
Daniel R Unk
Apr 13, 2012
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Dan Unk died on April 13, 2012 after a feisty three year battle with leukemia. Dan was born on November 8, 1945 in Akron, Ohio, the son of the late Raymond and Maxine Unk. Dan is survived by Lois (Mellion), his high school sweetheart, best friend, confidante and wife of 43 years. Lois helped Dan achieve much...
Lewis Nordan
Apr 13, 2012
Lewis A. (Buddy) Nordan, author of eight books of fiction, including the acclaimed novel, Wolf Whistle, passed peacefully from this life on Friday, April 13, 2012. He was 72. A native of Itta Bena, MS, Buddy lived throughout the South until moving to Pittsburgh, PA in 1983, where he was professor of creative writing at the University of Pittsburgh until...
Douglas Woodrow Santee
Apr 11, 2012
Obituary of Douglas Woodrow Santee Douglas Woodrow Santee, of Stow, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on April 11, 2012 at the Seidman Cancer Center after several weeks of fighting Leukemia. Born in Akron, Ohio, August 12, 1942, to L. Woodrow and Mildred Santee, Doug graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High in 1961. He went on to serve his...
Kenneth F. Burris
Apr 9, 2012
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Kenneth F. Burris, 83, died April 9, 2012. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls, was a US Navy veteran and retired from the M. O'Neil Co. Mr. Burris was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society. An avid collector of model trains, he was also a...
Ray William Hickey
Mar 25, 2012
Obituary of Ray William Hickey STOW - Ray William Hickey, 64, died March 25, 2012. A lifetime area resident, he proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army. Ray received the gift of life on Father's Day in 1998 when he received a lung transplant, and his family is forever grateful for his donor's family. He enjoyed...
Elizabeth Appleman
Mar 24, 2012
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Elizabeth "Lois" Appleman, 87, passed peacefully March 24, 2012 with her loving family by her side. A lifetime area resident, she was a past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, Falls Chapter. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband Richard...
Loretta Bolognue
Mar 21, 2012
Obituary of Loretta Bolognue PENINSULA - Loretta Bolognue, 71, died March 21, 2012 after a long battle with dementia. She was born in Blue Ridge , Georgia , and was a resident of Peninsula and Cuyahoga Falls the majority of her life. She will always be in the memories of her husband of 40 years, Joe; daughter Shelley (Keith) Hofer;...
Nancy Carr
Mar 16, 2012
Nancy J. Carr (nee Richardson) died on March 16, 2012 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born on February 12, 1919 to Howard and Emily Richardson in Lorain, Ohio, and lived there until leaving to attend Denison University and Carnegie-Mellon University. She worked as an executive secretary for Oberlin University and the Falk Foundation. In 1953 she...
Raymond Unk
Mar 15, 2012
Obituary of Raymond Unk STOW- Raymond Unk died at the age of 87 on March 15, 2012. Born and raised in south Akron, he graduated from The University of Akron (Lone Star) and earned a Master's Degree in Social Work from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. He served as an Airborne Infantry Officer during World War II in the...
Kathleen M. Staudt-Cefaratti
Mar 13, 2012
Surrounded by family and friends, Kathy passed on to her eternal rest on Tuesday, March 13, 2012. Employed by Allstate Insurance in Hudson, Kathy enjoyed many activities, but most of all she loved to help others with her warmth and kindness. Preceded in death by her father, William Staudt, she is survived by her husband Marc, mother Patricia, sisters Bernie...
Joan L. Condon
Mar 13, 2012
CUYAHOGA FALLS- Joan L. Condon, 79, went home to be with the Lord March 13, 2012. Born in Akron on September 13, 1932 to Walter and Blanche Myers, Joan had lived in Cuyahoga Falls since 1953. She received her degree in nursing in 1952 and worked at St. Thomas Hospital. As a dedicated mother, Joan devoted herself completely to her...
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