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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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Ellen Spriestersbach
Dec 21, 2011
Ellen (Speas) Spriestersbach passed away suddenly on December 21, 2011 at the age of 59. She was preceded in death by her mother, Fredericka and father, Ralph Speas. Ellen graduated from Stow High School in 1970 and later from the Cuyahoga Falls School of Practical Nursing. She worked as a LPN in various Cleveland hospitals and also in homecare. She...
Marion L. Robb
Dec 21, 2011
Marion L. Robb (Salmons) born January 23, 1925 entered into her heavenly rest on December 21, 2011. Preceded in death by husband Harry, son Dennis, parents William and Nellie, brothers William and Frank, sisters Martha, Lillian, Irene and Joan, she is survived by kids Beverly, Dean, Todd, Keith, grandkids, Aaron, Galen, Sarah, Jessica and Kayleigh and many extended family and...
Bette A. Underwood
Dec 17, 2011
Obituary of Bette A. Underwood STOW- Bette A. Underwood, 81, died December 17, 2011. Born in Coal Center, PA, she was a resident of Stow since 1964, a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and had retired from O'Neil's in 1989 after 23 years service. Mrs. Underwood was active in the American Legion Auxiliary for 54 years in Pennsylvania and...
John Edward Revack
Dec 17, 2011
TALLMADGE - John Edward Revack, 79, died December 17, 2011. Born in New Kensington, PA, he was a longtime resident of Solon, Ohio prior to moving to Tallmadge, Ohio in 2002. Mr. Revack graduated from North Union High School, Class of 1949, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he lettered numerous years in football and basketball. He proudly served his country in the...
Karen Jennice Cave Carter
Dec 16, 2011
KENT- Karen Jennice Cave Carter passed away Friday, December 16, 2011 after a brief battle with cancer. She was 46. Karen was born in Iowa, and also lived in Ft. Morgan, CO and the Dallas, TX area prior to moving to Ohio in 2000. She was a homemaker, and home schooled her four children. She was known for her cheerful...
Elta Marie Grafton
Dec 13, 2011
SILVER LAKE - Elta Marie Grafton, 94, passed away December 13, 2011. She was the daughter of David and Vera Childers. Elta was a resident of Cuyahoga Falls before moving to Silver Lake in 1956. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clark "Bus" Grafton and brothers David and Harry Childers. Elta is...
Julie Valone-Stebbins
Dec 12, 2011
Obituary of Julie Valone-Stebbins STOW - Julie A. Valone-Stebbins, 52, died December 12, 2011. A devoted wife and mother, she was an elementary teacher for Strongsville schools. She held a Master's in Gifted Education from Kent State University. Julie enjoyed photography and travelling. She was an avid reader and loved children's books. Preceded in death by her father John Valone...
Gary Huffman
Dec 9, 2011
Gary L. Huffman, 63, was called home by his Savior on December 9, 2011. Born in Akron, he was a lifetime area resident and member of Forest Hill Community Church. Gary is now reunited in God's Kingdom with his parents, Walt and Lora Huffman, and is survived by his children David (Jenn), Chuck, Jenny (Jeremy) King, Michael (Angel) and his...
Larry Forgacs
Dec 6, 2011
Larry C. Forgacs, 58, died December 6, 2011. Born in Johnstown, PA, he had attended Graham Road Baptist Church and presently the Fishcreek Nazarene Worship Center. Larry had been active in AWANA, Boy Scout Troup 169 and was the owner of Specialized Coffee Services. Preceded in death by his parents Eugene and Joy Forgacs, he is survived by wife Betty;...
Kay Freshley Wissler
Dec 3, 2011
HUDSON - Kay Freshley Wissler passed on to join her husband, Dick Wissler, Saturday evening, December 3, 2011. Kay was a talented and well known artist and silversmith. She painted, sculpted and exhibited her jewelry in many juried art shows. Kay was born and raised in Kirtland Hills. She attended Bowling Green University and was a member of Gamma Phi...
W. Deane Sprague
Nov 27, 2011
STOW- W. Deane Sprague, 89, died November 27, 2011. Born in Akron, he was a longtime Stow resident, a 1940 graduate of Stow High School and member of his Class Reunion Committee. Following high school, he attended San Bernadino College in California. Deane had been employed with the BF Goodrich Co. for over 48 years, retiring as a manager in...
Beverly Jane Goodman
Nov 25, 2011
SILVER LAKE - Beverly Jane Goodman, 81, was called home by her Savior November 25, 2011. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, she was raised in Windsor, moved to the United States in 1948 and was naturalized in 1988. A graduate of Kent State University, she was also a longtime member of First Christian Church of Stow and a Bible study leader...
Dorothy Byars
Nov 21, 2011
Dorothy Byars, 69, died November 21, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents James and Besse Messinna and is survived by her husband Jerry, sons Jerrol, Frank and Scott and one grandchild. Friends are invited to the Redmon Funeral Home for visitation Friday from 4 to 6 PM.
Shirley Haver
Nov 20, 2011
STOW - Shirley M. Haver, 73, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2011 with her loving family gathered around praying for her. Shirley was born in Akron on June 13, 1938, to John and Susan Thomas. She was graduated from Akron East High School, and worked as a secretary at General Tire until she married and moved to Atlanta, Ga. In...
Margaret Campbell Daniels
Nov 19, 2011
STOW - Margaret Campbell Daniels, 82, died November 19, 2011. A lifetime area resident, she was a member of Northminster Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, William; sons William of Stow, Thomas (Ellen) of Richfield, Craig of Florida and Robert of New York and grandchildren Adam and Alec. Friends are invited to Redmon Funeral Home...
Rujita Hutman
Nov 18, 2011
Obituary of Rujita Hutman STOW- Rujita Hutman, 84, died November 18, 2011.Born in Golet, Romania, she was a resident of Stow for 22 years and a member of the Romanian Baptist Church of Akron. Preceded in death by her husband Aron in 1997, she is survived by her daughter Florica (Ionel) Jura of Stow; son Mihai (Aurelia) Hutman of Snellville,...
Anatol Deikun
Nov 17, 2011
STOW - Anatol "Andy" Deikun, 67, died November 17, 2011. Born in Germany, he was a longtime area resident. He was a member of the Church in the Falls and attended Bethtikkun Messianic Fellowship. His passions in his life were spending time with his family and serving as a loving missionary to the Russian people. Preceded in death by his...
Marjorie E. Wharton
Nov 13, 2011
STOW-Marjorie E. Wharton, 84, passed away after a brief illness November 13, 2011. Born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, she was an area resident for 60 years. She was everything to everyone and will be truly missed by all. Renowned for her cooking (especially her chili), caring about her family and friends and always thought of doing good deeds for others....
Becky Thompson
Nov 11, 2011
CUYAHOGA FALLS- Becky Thompson joined her parents and grandparents in Heaven on November 11, 2011. Becky was a lifelong resident of Cuyahoga Falls, a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High and The University of Akron, with a degree in Marketing and Business. She was also a longtime member of The Chapel. She is survived by her sons Andrew and Alan; sister...
David Dillon
Nov 5, 2011
STOW - David A. Dillon, 68, died November 5, 2011. A lifetime area resident, he retired from AT&T. David was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a member of the Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Marti; daughter Kelly (Jeff) Lundstrom of Stow; son Davy (Kristy) Dillon of Munroe Falls; grandchildren Ashley (Kevin) Biro,...
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