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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Anna Heisler

Anna Heisler

Sep 6, 2010

STOW - Anna M. Heisler, 87, died September 6, 2010. Born in Achim, Germany, she was a beautiful seamstress who was always making something for everyone else. She was also a member of the American Sewing Guild and a past neighborhood group leader in Tallmadge. Preceded in death by parents Henry and Johanna Heisler and daughter Andrea Zalantis, she is...

Charles Haury

Charles Haury

Sep 6, 2010

STOW- Charles F. Haury, 86, died September 6, 2010. Born in Akron, he was a Stow resident since 1950, a US Army veteran of World War II and a former member of Stow Community Church. Mr. Haury had retired from the National Biscuit Company in 1986 with 38 years service. Preceded in death by his wife Geraldine in 2008, he...

Daniel Scott Adkins

Daniel Scott Adkins

Sep 5, 2010

Daniel Scott Adkins, 31, passed away September 5, 2010 in Colorado. Born in Akron, he was a lifetime area resident, had attended Woodridge High School, Northampton United Methodist Church and Crosspoint United Methodist Church. He is survived by his mother Carol (Steve) Etheridge of Akron; father Scott Adkins of Stow; brothers Kevin (Catherine) and their sons Damian and Micah, Jason...

Virginia Boyer

Virginia Boyer

Sep 3, 2010

BOSTON HTS. - Virginia K. Boyer, 89, died September 3, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. Born October 2, 1920 in Pittsburgh, she resided in Boston Hts. She was a member of the Hudson Eastern Star, was awarded Grand Cross of Rainbow Girls and was a long time member of Steeles Corners Community Church. Virginia represented all Jack & Heinz...

Lorraine Virden

Lorraine Virden

Sep 2, 2010

Lorraine A. Virden, 83, died September 2, 2010. Born in Akron, she was a member of Stow Alliance Fellowship Church. Preceded in death by husband, Allen, in 2000, she is survived by daughters Lynne (Ray) Crump , Nanette (Jim) Efferson, , son Lee Virden, grandchildren Rachel (Chuck), Eryn, Leah, Lindsey and Aimee, and great-grandson Chuckie. The family would like to...

James David Walter

James David Walter

Aug 31, 2010

Obituary of James David Walter STOW/LAKE WALES, FL - James David Walter, 64, passed away August 31, 2010 in Florida. Born in Cleveland, he was employed at LTV Steel for over 20 years prior to his employment with Toledo Blank, where he retired as Vice President and General Manager. A member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Mr. Walter was an...

Wade Evan Holbert

Wade Evan Holbert

Aug 31, 2010

Obituary of Wade Evan Holbert CUYAHOGA FALLS- Wade Evan Holbert, passionate in his faith in Jesus Christ, passed away August 31, 2010 at the age of 54 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Throughout his battle, he remained firm in his faith in the Lord and demonstrated to all around him an incredible strength and dignity to the very...

Georgia Holley

Georgia Holley

Aug 30, 2010

Obituary of Georgia Holley Georgia J. "Jo" Holley, 80, died August 30, 2010. Born in Clermont County, Ky., she had lived in the area most of her life and was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church of Cuyahoga Falls where she taught Sunday School for many years. She retired from O'Neil's Dept. store in 1989 with 18 years service,...

Ruby Adams

Ruby Adams

Aug 27, 2010

STOW- Ruby A. Adams, 85, passed away Friday, August 27th, 2010 at Summa Western Reserve Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls. Ruby was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and touched the hearts of all she met. She was preceded in death by her husband Harry D. Adams and son John P. Adams and is survived by her sons William D. (Bonnie)...

Daniel T. Leonard

Daniel T. Leonard

Aug 26, 2010

Obituary of Daniel T. Leonard STOW- Daniel T. Leonard, 61, passed away August 26, 2010 from natural causes. Dan was born on July 9, 1949 in Indiana, PA, to the late Harry and Tina Leonard. Dan was the younger of 2 siblings. Dan graduated high school from Indiana Joint Area High School in 1967, and later served in the U.S....

Bruno J. Niewierowski

Bruno J. Niewierowski

Aug 22, 2010

Obituary of Bruno J. Niewierowski STOW - Bruno J. Niewierowski, 63, died August 22, 2010. Born in Ravenna, he was a longtime resident of Stow. A member of St. Eugene Catholic Church, he retired as a firefighter from the Akron Fire Department in 1998. Bruno was a member of the Polish American Club and the Stow Police Reserves, retiring after...

Terrill Melvin Schneider

Terrill Melvin Schneider

Aug 22, 2010

MUNROE FALLS - Terrill "Terry" Melvin Schneider, Sr., died August 22, 2010. Born in Cuyahoga Falls December 29, 1931, he lived most of his life in Munroe Falls, proudly serving people there for 32 years, first as a fireman, then as Captain of the Munroe Falls Fire Department. The owner of Falls Mold and Die for 36 years, he was...

Jack Vanaman

Jack Vanaman

Aug 11, 2010

ROOTSTOWN - Jack Vanaman, 79, died August 11, 2010. A longtime area resident, he proudly served in the US ARMY during the Korean Conflict as a paratrooper and retired from Chrysler Corporation in 1989 after 30 years of dedicated service. Preceded in death by his parents Albert and Margaret Vanaman and brother Edward, he is survived by his wife of...

Opal V Monk

Opal V Monk

Aug 7, 2010

On Saturday, August 7, 2010 Opal Virginia Monk went home to be with the Lord. A lifetime resident of the Akron area, Opal was born on February 20, 1926. She was the fifth of eleven children born to Thomas Edgar and Myrtle Shumate. She was preceded in death by her precious daughter, Donna Jean Monk, and her husband of more...

June Dawes

June Dawes

Aug 6, 2010

June (Meissner) Dawes passed away after a short illness on her 90th birthday, August 6, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack C. Dawes, and her son, Pete A Dawes. Her survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Nancy (Dave) Reinhart, Stow; daughter-in-law, Marge Dawes, Seville; grandchildren, Rodd (Amy) Reinhart, Renee Reinhart, Wendy Deeb; and four great-grandchildren, Arianna, David,...

Edith Weidlich

Edith Weidlich

Jul 31, 2010

STOW- Edith I. Weidlich, 97, died July 31, 2010. Born in Akron, she was a lifetime area resident and a 1931 graduate of Canal Fulton High School. Mrs. Weidlich had retired in 1979 from Kresge's and was a member of Tallmadge First Church of God. Preceded in death by her husband Bill, four sisters and one brother, she is survived...

Richard Francini

Richard Francini

Jul 31, 2010

MUNROE FALLS- Richard E. Francini (Franks), 79, died July 31, 2010. Born in Lacrone, PA, he had lived in Munroe Falls since 1962, was a US Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and member of St. Eugene Catholic Church. Richard had retired from Gardiner Trane in Solon, and had formerly been employed with Ford Motor Co., Lawson Milk Co. and...

Jason Justen

Jason Justen

Jul 29, 2010

STOW- Jason Scott Justen, 29, went home to be with the Lord suddenly July 29, 2010. Born in Oberlin, OH, he was co-founder, along with his father, of Justec LLC. Active with the Boy Scouts in his younger years, Jason grew up with the love of the outdoors, including hiking, camping and playing soccer. Jason also wrote poetry and loved...

Alvin L. Schneider

Alvin L. Schneider

Jul 28, 2010

STOW - Alvin L. Schneider, 69, died July 28, 2010. Born in St. Johns, Michigan and raised in Fowler, Michigan, he graduated from Michigan State University in 1969. He was a resident of Stow for 32 years and an active member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Al retired from Standard Oil of Ohio, BP, after 30 years of dedicated service....

Beryl Jean Santee

Beryl Jean Santee

Jul 24, 2010

Beryl Jean Santee (B.J.) went home to be with the lord on July 24, 2010 Beryl Jean was born in Akron, but lived most of her life in Stow. Over the years she enjoyed giving back to the community by fostering numerous children and adults. She is survived by her sons Douglass and Michael Perkins and their families, as well...

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