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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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Jerry J. Diamond

Jerry J. Diamond

Apr 30, 2011

Jerry J. Diamond, 67, died April 30, 2011. Jerry was born January 20, 1944 in Altoona, PA, growing up in Portage, PA. His family moved to Ohio when he was 12 years old and he graduated from Stow High School in 1961. Upon graduation, Jerry entered the United States Marine Corps. He was stationed in Washington, DC in the Honor...

Catherine Finan

Catherine Finan

Apr 30, 2011

CUYAHOGA FALLS- Catherine Finan (nee Gabelman), 89, passed away on April 30, 2011. Born September 12, 1921 in Akron to Jacob and Mary Gabelman, Catherine graduated from St. Mary's Grade and High School and also from St. Thomas School of Nursing. She retired after many years of service as a registered nurse from Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital. Catherine lived most...

Janice Kay Smith

Janice Kay Smith

Apr 28, 2011

Janice Kay Smith (nee Hostettler) born May 10, 1935 went home to be with the Lord on April 28, 2011 after a two year battle with cancer. Janice was born in Shreve, OH and lived all of her life in the Cuyahoga Falls and Stow area. She graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School and worked nearly 40 years as a...

Madick Madick

Madick Madick

Apr 27, 2011

Shirley J. Madick, 76, died April 27, 2011. Born in Cadiz, OH, she was a member of Northampton Bible Church and had worked at Northeast Furniture for many years. She was preceded in death by her son James, in 2003 and is survived by brother Pastor Franklin (Eileen) Lorenz, nephew Frank (Cindy) Lorenz, niece Linda (Dale) Hawley, great-nephews Tyler Lorenz,...

James Gary Hobba

James Gary Hobba

Apr 25, 2011

CUYAHOGA FALLS- James Gary (Jim) Hobba, 37, died suddenly April 25, 2011. Born in Johnstown, PA, he graduated from Stow High School, began his career with Polymerics and then went to work at MACtac. For the past 10 years, he had been employed at Eagle Elastomer. Jim loved music and jamming with his son (Big Game James) and was a...

Morton Thomas

Morton Thomas

Apr 24, 2011

STOW - Morton M. Thomas, 80, died April 24, 2011. He was born in Renovo, PA, was a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University and served in both the U.S. Army and Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was employed by Goodyear Tire in several management positions and retired in 1989. He was an active supporter of Ohio's Public...

Dorothy J. Franko

Dorothy J. Franko

Apr 23, 2011

Obituary of Dorothy J. Franko Dorothy J. (Dottie) Franko, (nee Whetsel) was born April 4, 1922 in Mt. Pleasant, PA. and died April 23, 2011. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Clarence and Ida Whetsel, husband Joseph Franko, Jr., brothers Raymond Whetsel, Clyde Whetsel and sister Juanita Neiderhiser. Surviving Dottie are brothers Carl (Virginia) of Largo,...

Mazie S. Rossey

Mazie S. Rossey

Apr 23, 2011

Obituary of Mazie S. Rossey Mazie S. Rossey, 94, passed away on April 23rd, 2011. She will be terribly missed by her children, Carolyn Dumke (Dr. Arthur), Katy Rossey and John Rossey; grandchildren Dr. Russell Dumke, Kimberly Martinez (Salvador), Andrea Reeves (Robert), John M. Rossey (Tamara), and Brandon Rossey (Amanda); great grandchildren Raina Aimsley (Zach), Salvador Martinez, Eldora Martinez, Sarah...

Leonard Crack

Leonard Crack

Apr 18, 2011

STOW - Leonard "Mike" Crack, Jr., 69, died April 18, 2011. He is survived by sons Leonard, Kenneth and Jeffrey; grandson Michael and a host of other relatives and friends. Pastor Nan Morgan will conduct service Friday 4 PM at Redmon Funeral Home, where friends may call two hours prior to service time. Burial at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.

Arthur L. Fessler

Arthur L. Fessler

Apr 15, 2011

Obituary of Arthur L. Fessler Arthur L. Fessler III, 52, died April 15, 2011. Born in Bossier City, LA, he had been in auto sales for many years. Preceded in death by mother Margaret, he is survived by his wife Pamela, dad Art Fessler and step mom Janet, sisters Denise (Kaylon), Opal (Dave), Clara (Fred), brother Mark, many nieces and...

Jackson Oscar Steele

Jackson Oscar Steele

Apr 13, 2011

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Jackson "Jack" Oscar Steele, 90, passed away April 13, 2011 at Sunrise Assisted Living with his family by his side. Jack was born in Chauncey, WV, lived most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls and retired as a tire design engineer from The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in 1985, after 45 years of service. Jack served...

Kathryn K. Hanson

Kathryn K. Hanson

Apr 11, 2011

Obituary of Kathryn K. Hanson Kathryn Kirkpatrick Hanson, 93, born January 12, 1918 died April 11, 2011. Kathryn was born in St. Michael, PA and grew up in Kent, OH. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Alden Hanson; her parents, Norma and Michael Kirkpatrick; step-mother, Helen Walter Kirkpatrick; her dear cousin, Jeanne Shuman; and special friend, John...

Ruth Marie Brady

Ruth Marie Brady

Apr 10, 2011

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Ruth Marie Brady, 93, died April 10, 2011. Born in Summit, New Jersey on May 2, 1917, she was a longtime resident of Cuyahoga Falls and Stow. Ruth was a member of MADD, Grandmother's Club, AARP of Stow, and St. Eugene Catholic Church. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, needle work, Cleveland sports teams and most of all, spending...

John Evan Whitman

John Evan Whitman

Apr 8, 2011

SILVER LAKE - John passed away on April 8, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harriet Swentzel Whitman and Woodford Grady Whitman, and brother, Woodford Grady Whitman Jr. He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Louise Thomas, brother Robert, daughter Jayne, sons John Evan Jr. and Gregory and son in law, David Baker. John...

Donna Schadl

Donna Schadl

Apr 6, 2011

Donna S. Schadl, 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 6, 2011. Born in Akron, she was a lifetime area resident and had worked at BF Goodrich during World War II. Donna was then employed with Goodyear Bank, the Goodyear Travel Bureau, Chima Travel and The Travel Bag in Stow. Donna was also a longtime member...

Evelyn Dick

Evelyn Dick

Apr 3, 2011

Evelyn L. Dick, 90, passed peacefully into the presence of the Lord on April 3, 2011. She was much loved by her family and friends and will be dearly missed. The loving wife of Harold for 70 years, Evelyn was also the devoted and cherished mother of Karen Werstak (Bruce), Britta Brelo (Bill) and Jeanne Bernier (John). She adored her...

Stella Delap

Stella Delap

Apr 2, 2011

Stella DeLap, 76, passed away on April 2, 2011. She was preceded in death by parents John and Media Wood, sister Helen Hartman and brothers R. C. Wood, C.J. Wood and Everet Wood. She leaves behind her husband of 57 years, Charles, son Terry and daughter-in-law Janice, granddaughter Jessica, grandson Benjamin, brother Burl Wood, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Helen and Len...

Rose E. Eubank

Rose E. Eubank

Apr 1, 2011

Obituary of Rose E. Eubank AKRON - Rose E. (Butcher) Eubank, 75, formerly of Kent, OH, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 1, 2011. Rose was born on October 12, 1935 in Weston, WV to the late Herman and Bessie Butcher. She had lived most of her lifetime in Kent, OH and was previously employed by...

Richard Paul Worron

Richard Paul Worron

Apr 1, 2011

Obituary of Richard Paul Worron COPLEY- Richard Paul Worron, 76, died April 1, 2011. Born in Akron, Richard was a lifetime area resident, served in the US Army Reserve and retired as a teacher from Litchfield Jr. High in 1994 after 38 years. In addition to teaching, Richard spent over 28 years with Equifax. While he enjoyed fishing trips with...

Merle Rehlender

Merle Rehlender

Mar 31, 2011

Merle R. Rehlender, 87, died March 31, 2011. Born in Cleveland, she was a friend to everyone she met. Preceded in death by husband Melvin, she is survived by daughters Myrna (Earl) Apel-Brueggeman, Marian (Chester) Arthur, son Jim (Sue) Rehlender, 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 7 great-great-grandchildren and her dog Penny. Friends are invited to the Redmon Funeral Home for visitation...

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