Obituaries

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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Ruth Pace

Ruth Pace

Aug 28, 2011

STOW- Ruth O. Pace, 84, went home to be with the Lord August 28, 2011 at her home. Born in Draper, KY, she was a 48 year resident of Munroe Falls. A good and caring mother and grandmother, she took loving care of her family and was a woman of faith. She will be dearly missed by her daughter Brenda...

Marietta Swab

Marietta Swab

Aug 24, 2011

Marie T. Swab, 89, died August 24, 2011. Born in Cleveland, she was a charter member of the Advent Lutheran Church in Solon, the Warrensville Heights Seniors, Richfield Seniors, Cuyahoga County Democratic Party and was very active in the Amvets Aux. Post 80. She was a past Ohio State President. She was preceded in death by husband Galen Edward in...

Flora Mary Alexander

Flora Mary Alexander

Aug 23, 2011

Flora Mary Alexander, 100 years old, died August 23, 2011. Born in Penobscot, PA, she was a longtime area resident of Wintersville before moving to Stow, OH. She loved to cook, sew and tend her flower gardens. Preceded in death by her husband John in 1985; son John; granddaughter Marcia; brothers Tony, Joseph and Ralph and sister Theresa, she is...

Lorraine E. Morris

Lorraine E. Morris

Aug 22, 2011

Mom slipped away quietly August 22, 2011 to join Dad (Willie), her son David and great-grandson Tyler Rice. She was born to Fannie and Robert King October 15, 1923 in Montevalle, VA. Preceded in death by brothers Harry, Charles and George King and Michael Smith and son-in-law Herb Leach, she will be greatly missed by sons Barry (Trudy), Bruce (Lynn);...

William Reichenbach

William Reichenbach

Aug 18, 2011

CUYAHOGA FALLS - William H. Reichenbach, 84, died August 18, 2011. Born in Akron, he served his country in the Army during WWII, was a member of Stow Community Church and retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. He is survived by his wife Joan, daughter Deborah (Mike) Darkow, sons Karl (Kathy), Jack and Alan (Kelly), 6 grandchildren and...

Mary Williams

Mary Williams

Aug 18, 2011

STOW-Mary E. Williams, 90, died August 18, 2011. Born in Diamond, OH, she had lived in Stow since 1947, retired from Packaging Corp. of America in 1983 after 25 years of service and had attended Hope Community Church. Mary enjoyed gardening, working in her yard, and the time spent fishing in Port Clinton. Preceded in death by her husband Lloyd,...

Mabel Ward Hoffman

Mabel Ward Hoffman

Aug 14, 2011

Obituary of Mabel Ward Hoffman STOW - Mabel Ward Hoffman, 89, made it home to the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ on August 14, 2011. Mabel was a charter member of the United Methodist Church in Stow and the original cook for the UMC Child Care Center, now known as Children's Place. She touched many lives as she...

Brian Edward Harp

Brian Edward Harp

Aug 13, 2011

Our beloved son, brother, grandson and uncle, Brian Edward Harp, died unexpectedly on August 13, 2011, at his home in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Brian was born on February 19, 1979 in Akron, Ohio. Just a little guy at the start, he quickly grew into a radiant toddler with a smile and a sparkle that would beam outward as he challenged...

Perry J. Chronister

Perry J. Chronister

Aug 9, 2011

Obituary of Perry J. Chronister Wanting to join his Savior, Perry J. Chronister 88, went home to be with the Lord August 9, 2011. He was born to Louis Perry Chronister and Odessa (Ward) Chronister. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, he was a long time resident until moving to Stow in1963. He proudly served in the US Army Air Forces in...

Chris Ody

Chris Ody

Aug 8, 2011

AKRON - Chris "Christy" Ody, 94, passed away peacefully August 8, 2011 with his loving family by his side. Born in Lemont, Illinois, he was a longtime area resident of Akron. He proudly served his country during WWII in the US Navy and was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. Chris owned Ody's Grocery and managed Red Barn and...

Josephine Hogan Federonich

Josephine Hogan Federonich

Aug 6, 2011

STOW- Josephine M. "Jo" Hogan Federonich , 87, died August 6, 2011. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, she was a lifetime resident of Stow and an active member of both St. Vincent Catholic Church and the church choir. Mrs. Federonich had been employed with the Stow schools in the cafeterias at both Echo Hills and Fishcreek Elementary schools and was a...

Aden Keith Riffle

Aden Keith Riffle

Aug 4, 2011

Stow - Aden Keith Riffle , 88, died August 4, 2011. Born in Salem, OH Aden Keith Riffle was a long time area resident. After graduating from Salem High School he joined the U.S.Navy where he served in the New Hebrides as a member of the South Pacific Naval Air Station Fleet Band. He toured with Bob Hope and Jack...

Mary Orsich

Mary Orsich

Aug 3, 2011

Obituary of Mary Orsich Mary Orsich, 72, left her earthly dwelling for the heavenly banquet on August 3, 2011, pursuant to respiratory equipment failure, after the removal of a lobe of her lung. Mary never loved anyone or anything more than the Lord and His Church. She considered the gift of faith to be the most precious of gifts from...

William Harold Williams

William Harold Williams

Aug 2, 2011

STOW- William Harold Williams, 73, beloved husband, father and grandfather went home to be with his Lord Jesus on August 2, 2011. Born in Cleveland, he was a graduate of Kent State University and the University of Akron, a member of Stow Alliance Fellowship where he served as a Sunday school teacher and elder for many years. He had retired...

Marguerite Emery

Marguerite Emery

Jul 26, 2011

Marguerite V. Emery, 83, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2011 surrounded by her family. She was born in Akron, lived in Munroe Falls and most recently resided in Tucson, AZ and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Preceded in death by her husband William E. Emery in 1997 and parents Charles and Daisey Effland, she is...

Charles Watt

Charles Watt

Jul 25, 2011

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Charles (Bernard) Watt, 75, died July 25, 2011. He was a Mt. Vernon area resident during his younger years, a US Marine Corps veteran and retired from General Motors in 1993 after 24 years service. Preceded in death by his wife Selba (Jean) and his granddaughter Angela, he is survived by his sons Anthony, Richard (Terri), Jeffery...

Ann Pickett

Ann Pickett

Jul 24, 2011

Ann Pickett, 92, died July 24, 2011. Born in Tallmadge, she had worked for the post office. Preceded in death by her son Robert, she is survived by daughters Kathleen Smith and Janet Pickett, 9 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and sister Sue Crites. The family would like to thank Grace Hospice for their support and care of Ann. A service will...

Dorothy Z Dekle

Dorothy Z Dekle

Jul 20, 2011

STOW - Dorothy Z. Dekle, 87, died July 20, 2011. A Stow resident for the past 26 years, she proudly served her country as a WAC in the US Army. She is survived by daughter Patricia (Dick) Sykes of Hartville; sons Bill (Ursula) Dekle of Oklahoma and Mike (Dennise) Dekle of Florida; grandchildren William (Vera) Sellers, Jennifer (Todd) Mohr, Dawn...

Marion Kline

Marion Kline

Jul 19, 2011

Marion P. Kline, 84, died July 19, 2011. Born in Hummeltown, PA, she was a Stow resident since 1959 and was a member of the Stow Sunshiners and the Fishcreek Nazarene Worship Center. Preceded in death by her husband Omer in 1998, brother Homer Stahle, Jr. and sister Henrietta Adams, she is survived by daughters Mary Louise (Robert) Brightbill, Hope...

Andrew Cicchinelli

Andrew Cicchinelli

Jul 18, 2011

Andrew M. "Andy" Cicchinelli, age 86, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2011. Preceded in death by his wife Marie A. "Sue" Cicchinelli of 61 years. Dear father of Barbara Mullett, Mario Cicchinelli and Mark (Joleen) Cicchinelli. Grandfather of Cassie (Matt) Dixon, Celeste (Cory) Imlay, Sara, Vince, Angela, Anna and Nick Cicchinelli and great-grandfather of Lily Dixon. Also survived by...

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