Obituaries

Jan 5, 2024

MILWAUKEE, WI - Polly Marie DeLooze (nee Slusser), 86, passed away peacefully January 5, 2024. Preceded in death by her parents, Ellwood and Dorothy (Dot) Slusser; uncle, John Hower; brother, Robert Slusser, and two husbands, Robert Davies, Sr., and Robert P. DeLooze. She is survived by her sister, Sara Ord-Bissler; her children, Robert (Crystal) Davies, Deborah (Mel)...

Jan 4, 2024

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Ronald J. Caporlett, 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 4, 2024. Born in Akron, he was a lifelong resident of Cuyahoga Falls and a U.S. Army veteran. Ron was employed with Ford Motor Company in Walton Hills as a press operator for 34 years and was a member of St....

Jan 1, 2024

STOW - Willa Sutton Williams, 99, died January 1, 2024. Willa was born February 17, 1924, in Clay County, West Virginia. She had worked at Goodyear Aircraft in Akron during World War II as a “Rosie the Riveter.” Preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Williams, and her daughter, Sue Williams Testa, she is survived by her...

Dec 30, 2023

MUNROE FALLS - Joshua Brighton, 52, entered peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior December 30, 2023. Born in Akron, he recently resided in Munroe Falls. Josh received both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering from The Pennsylvania State University. Following his graduation, Josh served as an instructor at the university and went...

Dec 29, 2023

STOW - Arleen B. Shuman, 96, went to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior, December 29, 2023. Born in Oakland, Maryland, she was a lifelong resident of Stow, a founding member of Stow Alliance Fellowship Church, a member of Suffield Fellowship Church, Stow Community Garden Club, Darrow Street Grange, President of Ohio State PHCC Aux. 1987-88,...

Dec 27, 2023

AKRON - Rito “Junior” Alvarez was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico on July 19, 1952. Since his birth year, he has resided in Ohio and more recently lived in Akron, Ohio. Rito passed away on December 27, 2023, at the age of 71 after a courageous battle against a chronic lung disease. He was surrounded by many...

Dec 27, 2023

HUDSON - David J. Mikolajczyk died peacefully in is home, surrounded by his family on December 27, 2023. He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Janet (Anderson). Survivors include his two children, Allison and David; two grandchildren, Alex and Hannah, and his brother, Ron Mikolajczyk. David graduated high school from Cathedral Prep in Erie,...

Dec 27, 2023

FAIRLAWN - David Lawerence DeCastro was born on December 3, 1952, to the late Fabina Cucuzza and Patrick M. DeCastro, Sr., in Akron, Ohio. David attended Akron Public Schools and worked different jobs over the years, which allowed him to work, learn, and explore many different career paths. David loved reading and watching movies, walking to Summit...

Dec 26, 2023

STOW - Jean Carol Knowles, 82, of Stow, Ohio, passed away on December 26, 2023. Jean was born November 22, 1941, in Dunkirk, New York, and graduated from Dunkirk High School and Allegheny College before becoming a schoolteacher. Jean met her husband, Glenn, on a blind date in Lakewood, Ohio. They married and had three daughters before...

Dec 25, 2023

STOW - G. Roy Mouser, 91, died December 25, 2023.

Born in Philippi, WV, he was a Stow resident for over 60 years and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.  He was a longtime member of Kent Church of Christ and the Bookworm Carvers at Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library.  Roy had...

Dec 25, 2023

STOW - Catherine Mae Moore, 89, died December 25, 2023.

Born in McComb, OH, she was a 55 year Stow resident and member of the First Congregational Church of Tallmadge for 58 years.  Mrs. Moore was active in the Stow Sunshiners for many years and enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren...

Dec 23, 2023

STOW - Edgar N. Combs, 81, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on December 23, 2023. Ed was born on May 8, 1942, in Wadsworth, Ohio to the late Edgar and Marilyn Combs. Ed grew up in Copley and was a proud member of the Copley High School class of 1960. Ed attended...

Dec 22, 2023

STOW - William "Bill” D. Wynn, 71,  passed away on December 22, 2023. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, on March 5, 1952, he moved to Silver Lake in 1960. He graduated from Walsh Jesuit High School (’70) and the University of Akron. Bill worked in the construction industry at Moser Construction and was known for his devotion to...

Dec 20, 2023

MUNROE FALLS - Gary R. Dench, 65, died December 20, 2023. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he was a resident of Munroe Falls since 1986, and a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Gary was his happiest when spending time with his family and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Donna Dench; son, Greg...

Dec 15, 2023

STOW - Joseph Anthony Cistone, 88, died December 15, 2023. Born in Akron, he resided in Stow much of his life, and graduated from West High School and the University of Akron with a Master’s Degree in Education and Administration. Joe played college football and wrestled for the University of Akron. He was also a U.S. Army...

Dec 15, 2023

STOW - Beverly Sue (Benedetto) Feher, 75, passed away peacefully December 15, 2023. Born October 21, 1948, in Akron, Ohio, to parents, John and Reba Benedetto, she was a longtime Stow resident and for the past few years, was a resident of Mulberry Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care. Bev was a 1966 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls...

Dec 15, 2023

STOW - Maureen Carol Clark, 73, died December 15, 2023. Born in Paisley, Scotland, Maureen relocated to Maple Heights, Ohio, in 1969, with her first-born son in tow. Maureen and Norman moved to Stow, Ohio, in 1978. She became a citizen of the United States in the early 1970s. Maureen had been self-employed as a caregiver, retiring...

Dec 14, 2023

STOW - Stephen (Steve) Chinrock, age 91, passed away December 14, 2023. Steve was born February 3, 1932, to Andrew and Anna (Toth) Chinrock. Steve graduated from South High School. He entered the United States Army in 1953 and receiving an Honorable Discharge on May 20, 1961. Prior to joining the military, Steve worked at Akron Coffee & Grocery Company,...

Dec 14, 2023

To view the livestream Mass of Christian Burial on behalf of

Mrs. Pauline Melanie Delisle ,

on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at 12:30 PM, please click the link below:

Holy Family Catholic Church Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Pauline...