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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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...
Sue Anne Eshelman
Oct 10, 2010
Sue Anne Eshelman, wife, mother, friend, and devout Christian, went home to be with her heavenly father on October 10th, 2010. Sue Anne was married to Lee Eshelman for 57 years, and he survives. She had three children,Stephen (Hilary), David (Robin), and Deborah. Sue Anne also enjoyed her 4 grandchildren and great-grand child. Services will be private. Expressions of sympathy...
Ellen Mary Davis
Oct 8, 2010
Obituary of Ellen Mary Davis CUYAHOGA FALLS - Ellen Mary Davis, 60, died October 8, 2010. A lifetime area resident, she was a quirky and happy lady who enjoyed riding her motorcycle and spending time with her dog Clyde. She is survived by her son Lonnie Davis; nephew Tim (Tina) Henthorne; nieces Lissa (Joe) Mersnik, Darla (Jason) Uhl and Dawn...
Marilyn Burch
Sep 25, 2010
MARLBORO TOWNSHIP - Marilyn L. Burch, 72, formerly of Stow, died September 25, 2010. Born in Youngstown, she was a member of Stow Alliance Fellowship Church, an author, and had retired as a teacher from the Stow Munroe Falls Schools. Preceded in death by her husband David in 2007, she is survived by her daughter Heather (Matt) Ray of Marlboro...
Margaret Ayers
Sep 21, 2010
Margaret P. Ayers, 87, joined the angels September 21, 2010. Born in Vickery, OH, she was a graduate of Orrville High School, served two years with the U. S. Navy in World War II, was a member of Fox Den Fairways, and the Stow Women's Club. She is survived by sons Michael (Shiffra), Robert (Pat), Stephen (Pat), Donald (Ramona) and...
Russell Bennett
Sep 18, 2010
CUYAHOGA FALLS- Russell A. Bennett, 50, died September 18, 2010. Born in Akron, he was a lifetime area resident and had recently retired as a carpenter with Local 639. He is survived by his daughter Monica Bennett; sons Jesse (Lindsey) and Stephen Bennett; mother and step-father Patricia and Jimmy Kisner; father Russell Bennett; sisters Debbie Bastaph, Cindy Bennett, Stacey Severt...
Doris Thompson
Sep 16, 2010
Doris M. Thompson, 85, died September 16, 2010. Born in Cleveland, she was a resident of Orange Village since 1968 and had been a longtime member of St. Jude Parish and most recently a member of St. Margaret of Hungary. Preceded in death by her husband Earl in 2007 and her sister Marjorie Collins (Robert, deceased), she is survived by...
Helen A. Sanchirico
Sep 15, 2010
Obituary of Helen A. Sanchirico STOW- Helen A. Sanchirico, age 92, departed this life peacefully on Wednesday September 15, 2010 at Briarwood Nursing Home in Stow. Born in Brooklyn New York, Helen lived the past 48 years in Stow. She retired from O'Neil's Department Store, (now Macy's) where she worked for 20 years at the Stow-Kent store location. She was...
Robert Thompson
Sep 14, 2010
Robert B. Thompson, 80, died September 14, 2010. Born in Cleveland, he was proud to be a Marine earning a Purple Heart during the Korean Conflict. He was a Past Master of Hudson Lodge #510 F&AM, a skilled woodworker and a retired electrical engineer from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. The children would like to thank dad for instilling...
Harold Watson
Sep 13, 2010
Reverend Harold (Harry) Francis Watson, Jr. MUNROE FALLS- On September 13, 2010, Harold F. Watson, Jr., a loyal and faithful servant of the Lord, left this earthly life to join his Heavenly Father. Born in 1934, Harry grew up in the Youngstown area and excelled in various athletic pursuits through high school. Following high school, Harry served his country in...
James W. Clason
Sep 8, 2010
James W. Clason, 79, passed away into the arms of Our Heavenly Father September 8, 2010. Born in Akron, he was a former Akron, Stow and Munroe Falls resident. He retired after working forty years in engineering at Goodyear Aerospace. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 57 years, Mary Lou Clason (September 9, 2009.) He is...
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