Jean Drainer
Nov 12, 2010
CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH - Jean Drainer, 86, died November 12, 2010. Born in Grafton, WV, daughter of the late Sarah Stemple Sandsbury and Theodore Dorsey Sandsbury, she graduated from Grafton High School in 1942 and from Clarksburg Business College. Jean worked at Hazel Atlas, Loara's Jewelry Store, Red Cross-Fairmont, Benedum Airport in Clarksburg and also at The Pullman. Jean later...
Marjorie Mae Lofgren
Nov 11, 2010
TALLMADGE- Marjorie Mae Lofgren, 87, died November 11, 2010. Born in Akron, she was a Tallmadge resident since 1960, had worked for Goodyear Aircraft during World War II and was a member of Beta Sigma Phi. Preceded in death by her husband Evald and her sister Frances Johnson, she is survived by her nieces Kathleen Johnson, Janice Grubich and Doris...
William Abrams
Nov 9, 2010
William J. Abrams, 90, died November 9, 2010. Born in Cleveland, he was a Calvary Captain, US Army World War II veteran. Preceded in death by his wife June (nee Symes), he is survived by his daughters Jacki Kirby and Jill Cotterman; grandchildren Marc Kirby and Rachel Cotterman and great-grandchildren Sean, Owen and Patrick Kirby, Brendan and Devon Cotterman. Private...
H. William Kushner
Nov 8, 2010
Obituary of H. William Kushner STOW - H. William Kushner, 87, died November 8, 2010. He was a longtime resident of Sun City Center, Florida, where he was an active member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and the Community Safety Patrol. Mr. Kushner volunteered his time and handyman services to many charities over the years including...
Nicholas Kenneth Smolen
Nov 6, 2010
Silver Lake - Nicholas Kenneth Smolen, 26, died Nov. 6, 2010. A resident of Silver Lake, "Nick" attended schools in Cuyahoga Falls where he graduated from the high school and went on to participate at Weaver Workshop. Afflicted with cerebral palsy as a result of a severe illness at eighteen months of age, he went on to defy conventional medical...
Tony Calco
Nov 2, 2010
STOW- Tony Calco, 84, was reunited with his beloved Jeannette on November 2, 2010. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, he served his country in the Navy during WWII, was a 32nd Degree Mason, a member of the Capt. Brady Post 3703 VFW and Acker-Moore Memorial Post 175 American Legion. He retired from the Stow Fire Dept. as a Captain in 1980...
John Schadl
Nov 1, 2010
John Schadl celebrated his 92nd birthday by going home to be with his Lord and Savior on November 1, 2010. Born in Akron, he played football for, and graduated from South High School, was a US Navy veteran of World War II and had retired as a plant manager from Standard Mold. A participant in the Senior Olympics, John also...
Richard R. Brubaker
Nov 1, 2010
Obituary of Richard R. Brubaker STOW- Richard R. Brubaker, 70, went home to be with the Lord on November 1, 2010. Born in Akron to the late Robert and Jeanette Brubaker, Richard lived most of his life in Stow. He also spent a number of years in Aurora, CO. Richard enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas and striking up a conversation...
Doris Marie Kallay
Oct 31, 2010
STOW- Doris Marie Kallay, 84, died October 31, 2010. Born in Cleveland, she lived in Stow since 1967 and was a member of Holy Family Parish. Doris was an R.N., serving at various hospitals, including Green Cross, throughout her career, as well as with the Peace Corps in Brazil. Prior to her retirement, she was employed with Dr. Maria Reodica....
Michael J. Veneman
Oct 30, 2010
Obituary of Michael J. Veneman STOW - Michael J. Veneman, 54, died October 30, 2010 after a courageous battle with ALS. Mike was a well known stand up comedian and writer who played in clubs and colleges across the U.S. for over 20 years. Along with numerous writing credits and T.V. appearances, Mike conducted the Comedy 101 Workshop. He touched...
George Leipold
Oct 27, 2010
George, age 79, joined his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 27, 2010. Celebrating his life are Darlene, wife of 59 years; children Dennis (Sue), Ken (Denise) and Shelly (Tom); grandchildren Ben (Kelly), Kim (Matt), Andy (Amanda), Jennifer (James), Danny (Mary Kate), Heather, Craig and Adam; great-grandchildren Landon, Lyndsie, Logan, Dylan, Becca, James, Austin and Ava; sister Alice. George...
Claude Maxwell
Oct 26, 2010
Claude L. Maxwell, Jr., 73, died October 26, 2010. Born in Elkins, WV, he had retired from the Chrysler Twinsburg Stamping Plant. Preceded in death by parents Claude, Sr. and Hazel Maxwell, he is survived by sons Rick, Steve and Gary, numerous grandchildren and brother Bill Maxwell. Service will be conducted at the Redmon Funeral Home Friday 4 PM where...
May Boston May
Oct 25, 2010
Obituary of May Boston May STOW- The Master Gardener of Heaven has reached down to this earth for a special consult of May B. May. His angelic escort took her to her Heavenly assignment October 25, 2010. An avid gardener and traveler, she will be missed by the birds, cats and squirrels who shared her backyard and heart. May, once...
Starla Dawn Grubich
Oct 24, 2010
CUYAHOGA FALLS- Starla Dawn Grubich, 44, died October 24, 2010. Born in Warrensville Hts., she graduated from Stow High School in 1985 and received her Bachelor of Science in Education from The University of Akron. Starla had attended Holy Family Catholic Church, and was a 25 year veteran of the US Army, having served during Desert Storm in Kuwait and...
Rick Matvey
Oct 18, 2010
Obituary of Rick Matvey STOW - Rick Matvey, 57, died October 18, 2010. Born in Akron, Rick had a passion for cars, baseball, fishing and model trains. He loved spending time tinkering around the house and especially in his garage, where he greeted many friends over the years. His family meant the world to him. We will miss him so...
Thomas Stranieri
Oct 12, 2010
Thomas V. Stranieri, 81, passed away peacefully October 12, 2010. He was born in Queen, PA, on September 24, 1929, to Rocco Stranieri & Elizabeth Saraceno Stranieri. Tom went to Italy with his parents when he was 2 & returned alone to the US at 17. He did not speak English on arrival & was directed to enter through Ellis...
Lela Girves
Oct 12, 2010
Obituary of Lela Girves HUDSON- Lela "Yia Yia" Girves went home peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ October 12, 2010. Born in the Dodecanese Island of Symi, Greece, she came to the United States as a teenager. Mrs. Gus Girves and her husband were the original founders of The Brown Derby Restaurants and was an active...
Peter M. Anolick
Oct 11, 2010
Obituary of Peter M. Anolick STOW-Peter M. Anolick, 56, died October 11, 2010. A Stow resident for ten years, he was a Senior Technical Advisor for Fed Ex. Peter was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and enjoyed playing golf, listening to classical music, photography and traveling. He was a loyal husband and friend with an unparalleled sense of...
Joan Mae Benfield
Oct 10, 2010
Joan Benfield - longtime resident of Silver Lake Village, born in 1927 in Cuyahoga Falls, went home to be with the Lord on October 10, 2010. She was an English teacher for 32 years at Sill Jr. High , and Cuyahoga Falls High. After retirement in 1995, she continued to teach as a substitute at CFHS. She spent her extra...
Margaret J. Coker
Oct 10, 2010
Obituary of Margaret J. Coker STOW - Margaret J. Coker, 89, died October 10, 2010. A longtime area resident, she worked for Stow City Schools for many years. Margaret will be remembered for her loving and caring ways and how she made everyone feel special. She always sent you off in God's care by saying "God go with you and...
