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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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Robert E. Brisbin
Jan 11, 2012
STOW - Robert E. Brisbin, 75, died January 11, 2012 after a year long battle with cancer and is now resting peacefully in the arms of the Lord. Born in West Union, West Virginia, he was a longtime area resident. Bob was a retired sergeant from the Stow Police Department and a member of Acker-Moore Memorial Post. He was a...
Thomas Ingersoll
Jan 7, 2012
CUYAHOGA FALLS- Thomas L. Ingersoll, 87, formerly of Bolivar, died January 7, 2012. Born in Detroit, MI, he graduated from the Cleveland Institute of Art, was a US Marine Corps veteran of World War II and had retired from the Hoover Co. in North Canton. Mr. Ingersoll was a member of A.A., St. John's United Church of Christ in Bolivar,...
John C. Duer
Jan 6, 2012
Obituary of John C. Duer John C. Duer of Silver Lake, OH, passed away Friday, January 6, 2012with family by his side. Born December 6, 1913 in Cleveland, OH, John graduated from the University of Kansas witha Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering in 1940. Also a U.S. Army veteran, John retired from Firestone in 1979. John was an avid...
Oley Wimer
Jan 6, 2012
HUDSON - Oley D. Wimer, 83, died January 6, 2012. Preceded in death by 8 brothers, he is survived by his wife of 51 years, Wilma; daughters Debra (James) Vespoint of Munroe Falls and Donna (Dale) Kincaid; son David (Connie) Wimer of Connecticut; grandchildren Samantha Vespoint, Brandon Kincaid and Justin and Tylor Wimer; sister Virginia; brother Herbert; many nieces, nephews...
John Koepnick
Jan 2, 2012
John Paul "Jack" Koepnick, 81, died January 2, 2012. Born in Dayton, he served his country in the Army during the Korean Conflict and was Vice-President of Spancrete North East, Inc. Preceded in death by his wife, Ethel, in 1992, he is survived by daughters Teresa Lynn (Brian) Mabie, Cynthia Ann Koepnick, son Douglas Scot Koepnick, grandchildren, Eric and Matthew...
Lorene Clugh
Jan 2, 2012
STOW- Lorene B. Clugh, 81, died January 2, 2012. Born in Toledo June 24, 1930, she was an area resident since 1952, received her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Ohio State University in 1952 and her master's degree in Special Education from Kent State University in 1976. Lorene taught special education at the Oviatt St school in Hudson, retiring...
Loren Swensen
Dec 27, 2011
Loren W. Swensen, 84 , formerly of Munroe Falls, passed away at his home in Jacksonville, Fl. on December 27, 2011. He was born in Mansfield, Ohio on May 7, 1927. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy, in 1980, sister, Ann Swensen White andis survived by daughter Keri (Shawn) Hager, sons Loren Thomas (Beverly), Todd (Helene), nephew...
David Catalano
Dec 24, 2011
CUYAHOGA FALLS - David P. Catalano, 58, died suddenly December 24, 2011. A lifetime area resident, he retired from the U.S. Navy after 20 years of dedicated service. David was a member of the Cuyahoga Falls Campers Club and loved fishing. He is survived by sons Christopher and Joshua of Cuyahoga Falls; daughters Jennifer of Cuyahoga Falls and Erin of...
Ruth Bradley Saviers
Dec 24, 2011
Obituary of Ruth Bradley Saviers STOW- Ruth Bradley Saviers passed away on December 24, 2011 in Kent. She was born June 15, 1917 in Conneautville, Pennsylvania and was a teacher in Cuyahoga Falls and Stow. Preceded in death by Eldred, her husband of 52 years, she is survived by son Eldred Jr. (Martha), daughters Anne and Carolyn (David), grandchildren Larry,...
Barbara J. Ludwig
Dec 23, 2011
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Barbara J. Ludwig, 69, died December 23, 2011. Born in Akron, she was a resident of Stow and Cuyahoga Falls for 30 years, and is survived by her sons Charles Ludwig and Doug Ludwig, both of Cuyahoga Falls. Cremation has taken place. Friends are invited to Redmon Funeral Home for visitation Thursday 7 to 8 PM.
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...
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