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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Ivan (Don) Sampson

Ivan (Don) Sampson

Dec 10, 2024

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Ivan (Don) Sampson went home to Jesus on December 10, 2024, at age 88. Don was born to Carl and Pearl on February 16, 1936, in Akron, Ohio. Don met his wife, Mary, at a German American Club dance event in 1966. They married on December 10, 1966. Their union was truly a match...

Gregory Richard Strohl

Gregory Richard Strohl

Dec 10, 2024

STOW - Gregory Richard Strohl, age 77, passed away on December 10, 2024. During his time in the Coast Guard, Greg was especially proud of being awarded a Good Conduct Medal. For many years, he operated his own television repair shop. Greg is survived by his wife, Linda Strohl. A private burial has taken place.

Steve Streharsky, Sr.

Steve Streharsky, Sr.

Dec 10, 2024

STOW - Steve Streharsky, Sr., 89, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. He was born on August 19, 1935, in Robertsdale, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, to the late Martin and Anna (Tancik) Streharsky. As a young man, he attended Robertsdale Schools and participated in high school football, basketball, and...

Misty Ann Riley

Misty Ann Riley

Dec 9, 2024

STOW - Misty Ann Riley, age 40, passed away on December 9, 2024. She was preceded in death by her mother, Elizabeth Anne Golden. She is survived by her father, Tim (Patti) Riley; stepdad, Roger Golden; siblings, TJ (Heather) and Kyle Riley, Nick Samples, and Sarah (Brendan) Quay; grandpa, Doug Benge; her nieces and nephew, Elizabeth, Hazel,...

Roger D. Ricks

Roger D. Ricks

Dec 6, 2024

To view the livestream Funeral Service on behalf of

Mr. Roger D. Ricks, please click the highlighted link below on

Sunday, December 15, 2024, at 3 PM,

Livestream Funeral Service on behalf of Mr. Roger D. Ricks

STOW - Roger D....

Licia A. Danford

Licia A. Danford

Dec 4, 2024

AKRON - Licia A. Danford, 61, died December 4, 2024. Born in Cincinnati, she was a resident of Akron since 1975. Licia was the owner of LA Alterations for 34 years, and enjoyed unicycling, sewing, car shows, swap meets, baking, and cooking. Her happiest and most prideful moments were drag racing Harley Davidsons. In 2014, she was...

Sara B. Mosey (Sas)

Sara B. Mosey (Sas)

Dec 1, 2024

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Mrs. Sara B. Mosey, (Sas), please click the highlighted link below on

Friday, December 6, 2024, at 1 PM,

Livestream Funeral Service on behalf of Mrs. Sara B. Mosey, (Sas)

STOW -...

Rosemary (Lasko) Gambaccini

Rosemary (Lasko) Gambaccini

Nov 30, 2024

TALLMADGE - Rosemary (Lasko) Gambaccini, 88, entered eternal life on November 30, 2024. Rosemary, a beloved longtime resident of Tallmadge, Ohio, was born on December 16, 1935, in Akron, Ohio, to Stephen and Magdalene Lasko. She retired from the University of Akron after 25 years of dedicated service in its Psychology Department. A devout Catholic, Rosemary was...

Pat Grant

Pat Grant

Nov 28, 2024

SILVER LAKE - Loving wife, mother, sister, and the best grandmother ever, Pat Grant passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her immediate family on Thursday Nov 28, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Pat was born on March 3, 1951, in Lincoln Nebraska. After a series of moves due to her father’s city manager position,...

William (Bill) J. Haag

William (Bill) J. Haag

Nov 25, 2024

STOW - William J. Haag, 91, passed away November 25, 2024.

Born in Akron, he had served on the USS Iowa during the Korean Conflict, and had retired from Mid Continent/Alltel after more than 40 years.

Bill enjoyed fishing, bowling, and golfing.  In 2001, he took first place at...

Mark D. Lane

Mark D. Lane

Nov 23, 2024

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Mark D. Lane, age 73, passed away on November 23, 2024. Mark is survived by wife of nearly 48 years, Kathy, and their daughters, Emily Lane and Sarah Lane (Joe Bonnell). Mark retired from Norfolk Southern after over forty years of service and was a proud member of the Teamsters Union. As a handyman,...

Dr. Helen Gay Fawcett

Dr. Helen Gay Fawcett

Nov 22, 2024

PALM BAY, FL/LAKE MOHAWK (MALVERN, OH) - Dr. Helen Gay Fawcett, beautiful wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and educator, died suddenly on November 22, 2024, after a brief bout with leukemia. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, John; her children, Chris (Melinda) Fawcett, and Jonathan (Lisa) Fawcett, as well as grandchildren, Elijah and Lily Fawcett....

David Gambol

David Gambol

Nov 21, 2024

BRIMFIELD - David Gambol, 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 21, 2024. He was born November 2, 1940, in Akron. David lived in Brimfield with his loving wife since 1967. He was a U.S. Army veteran and loved watching Cleveland sports, spending time with family, collecting Coca-Cola memorabilia, playing games on holidays, going on Sunday car rides, and getting...

Margaret (Marge) Ann Barber

Margaret (Marge) Ann Barber

Nov 21, 2024

To view the livestream Mass of the Christian Burial on behalf of

Mrs. Margaret (Marge) Ann Barber, please click the link below on

Monday, November 25, 2024, at 11 AM,

then select "Video Resources" under the menu:

Holy Family Catholic Church...

Mary (Joanne) Worcester (Nee Roberts)

Mary (Joanne) Worcester (Nee Roberts)

Nov 19, 2024

STOW - Mary (Joanne) Worcester (née Roberts), age 95, passed away November 19, 2024. Joanne was born in East Akron and after attending Annunciation grade school, her family moved to Broad Boulevard in Cuyahoga Falls. She graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School and attended Kent State University. She worked 29 years for the B.F. Goodrich Company, (UniroyalTire/Michelin),...

Stephen T. Lajzer

Stephen T. Lajzer

Nov 16, 2024

STOW - Stephen T. Lajzer, 43, passed away unexpectedly on November 16, 2024. He was a beloved father to Isaac, Pax, and Holt Lajzer; a treasured brother to Christopher Andrew (Elizabeth) Lajzer and Kevin Kerr; a son to Stephen and Kimberly Lajzer and Tami and Kenny Dewall; a nephew, cousin, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, former husband, (Heather), and...

Keith Warren Davis

Keith Warren Davis

Nov 15, 2024

STOW - Keith Warren Davis, 69, died November 15, 2024. Born in Gallipolis, OH, he was a resident of Stow since 1960, and a U.S. Navy veteran. Keith had been employed with CG Thermal as a designer draftsman, retiring in 2020. He was a member of both the Greater Akron Motorcycle Club and Cuyahoga Falls Moose #918....

James (Jamie) Patrick Mima

James (Jamie) Patrick Mima

Nov 13, 2024

STOW - James (Jamie) Patrick Mima, age 67, went to be with our Lord on November 13, 2024. Jamie is survived by his wife, Lynnette (Edwards); his stepson, Felip Ramos; two beloved dogs, Mia and Hanani; his parents, James A. and Sally (Sinkhorn) Mima; siblings, Todd Mima, Shaun (Beque) Mima, and Beth Mima. He had many other...

Joseph Stephen Kaferle

Joseph Stephen Kaferle

Nov 13, 2024

SILVER LAKE - Joseph Stephen Kaferle, 89, passed away November 13, 2024.

Born in Coketon, WV, he was a resident of Silver Lake since 2019. Joseph graduated from Madison High School in 1952, and went on to study horticulture at The Ohio State University, where he was a member of Delta Theta Sigma...

Jacob Xavier Repp-Robison

Jacob Xavier Repp-Robison

Nov 11, 2024

 SILVER LAKE - Jacob Xavier Repp-Robison, 24, died unexpectedly on November 11, 2024.  Born in Akron on July 17, 2000, Jacob was raised in Stow and a resident of Silver Lake. He attended Stow-Munroe Falls City Schools and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 2018 with an additional certificate in Automotive Technologies. Jacob had been employed with Native Landscapes &...

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