Dean R. Slagle
Jul 7, 2011
STOW- Dean R. Slagle, 73, passed away the morning of Thursday, July 7th, 2011. Born in Akron, OH, Dean attended Central Hower High School and earned a BA from the University of Akron. He began his professional career with Olson Electronics and in 2002, retired from Audio Technica, U.S. where he most recently served as Senior Vice President of Operations....
Staff Sgt. 1St Class, Ret. James Telscher
Jul 4, 2011
Staff Sgt. 1st Class, Ret. James B. Telscher, 41, died July 4, 2011. Born in Akron, he was a lifetime area resident, a retired Army Ranger of the 75th Ranger Regiment and had been employed at Classic Lexus. Preceded in death by his father Merril, he is survived by his mother Frances; daughters Emily and Megan Telscher; sister Debbiy (Todd)...
Nathan Crass
Jul 2, 2011
Nathan William Crass, 27, of Fort Mill, SC, died at 7:30 a.m., Tuesday due to injuries in a deer-automobile accident north of Ohio City. He was born on September 12, 1986, in Akron, the son of Stephen & Darla (Williams) Crass who survive in Denver, NC. On July 2, 2011, he married the former Shea Lyn McConahay who also survives...
Charles N. White
Jul 2, 2011
Obituary of Charles N. White STOW - Charles "Whitey" N. White, Sr., 82, died July 2, 2011. Preceded in death by sisters Eloise, Inez and Vada and brothers, Roy, Ferrel, Dood, Hoyt, Dick and Gerald and son, David, he is survived by his wife of 59 years, Shirley; children Betty Bronza, Charles, Jr. (Ruth), Cindy Ackerman, Michael (Debbie), Robert (Louise),...
Leroy Younkin
Jun 29, 2011
Obituary of Leroy Younkin Leroy Edward Younkin, 79 years of age passed unexpectedly in the arms of his beloved wife of 54 years on June 29, 2011. He was a graduate of Springfield High School, enlisted in the Army and was active in the Korean War for two years. He leaves behind his wife Juanita, six children and their spouses...
Joanne Brown
Jun 27, 2011
STOW- Joanne "Jo" Brown, 82, died June 27, 2011. Preceded in death by her parents William and Thelma Crowe, sisters Margory Blair and Nancy Crowe, she leaves behind her loving husband of 63 years, Willard Brown; her daughters and sons-in-law Cynthia and William Freeman, Connie and Gregory Girard, son and daughter-in-law Gary and Lori Brown, daughter Cherie Brown. Joanne was...
Harold Wagner
Jun 27, 2011
Harold P. (Lou) Wagner, 92, died June 27, 2011. Born in Hudson, he was a life-long resident of the Hudson and Stow areas. He was a Kent State University graduate, served his country in the Army during WWII, retired as Plant Manager for the Flood Company and had owned Hudson Recreation Center. Preceded in death by parents John and Elda,...
Jacqueline Rogers
Jun 27, 2011
STOW - Jacqueline F. Rogers, 84 ended her earthly journey on June 27, 2011. Thank you, Mom, for teaching us courage; patience; fortitude and endurance in the face of hardship; and, for reflecting God's love through your life. Our family has been truly blessed by your example. A lifetime area resident, Jackie graduated from Stow High School, Class of 1944,...
Richard Lee Swartz
Jun 27, 2011
Obituary of Richard Lee Swartz Richard Lee Swartz, 68, of Roanoke, VA and formerly of Stow, died June 27, 2011, at Lewis-Gale Medical Center in Salem, VA, due to complications arising from cancer of the esophagus. Richard was born April 3, 1943, in Ravenna, OH, to Richard and Eloise Swartz, and was raised in West Virginia until grade school age...
Doris E. Pinkos
Jun 25, 2011
Obituary of Doris E. Pinkos Doris E. Pinkos, 84, died June 25, 2011. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, she was preceded in death by her parents George and Edith Bowser, and her husband, Charles, whoshewas married to for 49 1/2 yearsand is survived by daughters Penny Pinkos, Sharon deCardenas, sons Ronald and Terry Pinkos, 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. The...
Roger Vanaman
Jun 25, 2011
NORTHAMPTON- Roger E. Vanaman, 79, went home to be with his Lord and Savior June 25, 2011. He retired from Firestone in 1982 and Hercules Corp. in 1993. Roger enjoyed many friendships through The Chapel in Akron, the local Airstream Club and his friends from the days of being a volunteer at Akron General Hospital. He had also served many...
Shirley West
Jun 24, 2011
STOW- Shirley D. West, 90, died June 24, 2011. Born in Springfield, IL, she was a longtime resident of Mayfield Heights and a former member of Lyndhurst Baptist Church. Shirley was currently a member of Christ Community Chapel in Hudson. Preceded in death by husband Jack, she is survived by her daughter Jan (Tony) Iannetta of Kent, grandsons Brian (Terri),...
Marshall Cunningham
Jun 22, 2011
Marshall C. Cunningham "Sonny" was born in Cuyahoga Falls at home on November 23, 1935 to parents Marshall and Pauline (Franks). He was a brother to Mary Jane Whited (deceased), Judy Ramsey (deceased) and Robert Cunningham. They moved to Hudson Township in 1946 and Sonny helped clear his Dad's farm located on Sullivan Road. This hard work instilled a strong...
Derek Dodd
Jun 21, 2011
PENINSULA - Derek A. Dodd, 49, died June 21, 2011. Born in Akron, he was a lifetime area resident and was a stagehand for I.A.T.F.E. Local #48, where he enjoyed many close friendships with his union brothers and sisters. His interests were reading, drawing, and taking nature walks. He is survived by his parents, Duane and Joanne (Conti) Dodd; brother,...
John Wiggins
Jun 16, 2011
MUNROE FALLS - John W. "Jack" Wiggins, 83, died June 16, 2011. Born in Coshocton, he had lived in Stow and Munroe Falls since 1959 and retired from Firestone Tire as Manager of Retread Sales. Jack's memberships include First Christian Church of Stow, Masonic Lodge, Tadmor Temple Shrine, Akron Rubber Group, Society of Automotive Engineers, National Tire Dealers, American Society...
Steve W. Riter
Jun 15, 2011
Obituary of Steve W. Riter Steve W. Riter, age 51, slipped peacefully, into his father, Ray Riter's arms and into the Lord's kingdom on June 15, 2011. Steve fought a tough battle against esophageal cancer for 10 months with courage and strength. He was always more concerned about others than himself even in the final days of his life. Steve...
Jencie Jones
Jun 15, 2011
STOW- Jencie M. "Dick" Jones, 87, passed away peacefully at home June 15, 2011. She was born in Ritchie County, West Virginia and resided in Stow 70 years. Jencie retired from the Country Club of Hudson, where she enjoyed her passion of cooking. She is survived by her children Linda Jones of Kent and son Randy Jones of Gold Canyon,...
James J. Molek
Jun 15, 2011
James J. Molek, 48 died June 15, 2011. Born in Cleveland, he was a long time resident of Stow and owner of Jim's Automotive Shop since 1997. Preceded in death by his father, Joseph, he is survived by his wife of 26 years, Joann, daughters Leah and Lana, son James, Jr., mother Jeanette Molek, sisters Mary (Jim) Fitzgerald, Jeanie (Ed)...
Alice Kay Whitehead
Jun 14, 2011
STOW- Alice Kay Whitehead, 68, went home to be with the Lord on June 14, 2011 at the Hospice Care Center after a short illness. Born in Akron, Kay was a longtime resident of Hudson, spending most of her childhood growing up on the Middleton Farm. She graduated from Hudson High School in 1960 and attended Hammel Business College. She...
Delores Reed
Jun 14, 2011
STOW - Delores "Dee" A. Reed, 65, died June 14, 2011. Born in Carlisle, PA, she was a longtime area resident. Preceded in death by her sister Darlene Fought, she is survived by husband Raymond; daughters Lorrie Passeos of Stow and Robin (Michael) Husk of Canal Fulton; sons Les Russell of Cuyahoga Falls and Rusty (Sharon) Russell of Salem; grandchildren...
