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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Howard R. Gustafson

Howard R. Gustafson

Dec 23, 2024

MUNROE FALLS - Howard R. Gustafson, 75, went Home to be with the Lord on December 23, 2024. Howard graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School, worked as an independent carpenter for many years, and was employed with Kent State University for ten years in the maintenance department prior to his retirement. Howard loved reading God’s Word and...

David (Dave) Robert Johnson

David (Dave) Robert Johnson

Dec 22, 2024

STOW - David Robert Johnson was born April 13, 1931. On December 22, 2024, he closed his eyes to this life and opened his eyes to heaven’s glory. Dave slipped away quietly with family by his side. Amidst our tears, we told him how much we loved him. He had recently been diagnosed with lymphoma, but his...

Allen Parkhill

Allen Parkhill

Dec 21, 2024

STOW - Allen Parkhill, 60, lifetime resident of Stow, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 21, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Allen will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 41 years, Debbie Parkhill; children, David (Theresa), Matt, Amanda (Mike), and Joseph; grandchildren, Caroline, Grace, Michael, and Michelle; siblings, Bud (Kim), Mike (Kim), and...

Tom Welding

Tom Welding

Dec 17, 2024

STOW - James Thomas (Tom) Welding, 74, of Stow, Ohio, died on December 17, 2024, after a short illness.

Born in Euclid, Ohio, on January 12, 1950, he had been a Stow resident since 1974. Tom graduated from Hudson High School, and went on to The Ohio State University, where he earned a...

Mark Douglas Miller

Mark Douglas Miller

Dec 16, 2024

STREETSBORO - Mark Douglas Miller, 71, entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 16, 2024, at the Cleveland Clinic, surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 16, 1953, in Warren, Ohio, the son of Ralph and Jennie (Tueche) Miller. Mark was a 1971 graduate of Warren Western Reserve High School, where he played football under...

Sally Ann Burch

Sally Ann Burch

Dec 14, 2024

STOW - Sally Ann Burch, 89, passed away on December 14, 2024. Born in Akron, Sally was a longtime Stow resident, a United States Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War and had retired from Chrysler in Twinsburg after 20 years. Sally enjoyed spending time with family and friends, crocheting, fishing, and playing bingo. She was an...

Charles Frederick Brown

Charles Frederick Brown

Dec 12, 2024

STOW - Charles Frederick Brown, age 63, passed away on December 12, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Basil Brown, Jr. and Ramona (Meyer) Brown, as well as his sister, Barbara Brown. He is survived by two sisters, Alecia Murphy and Nanette (Edward) Eiloo, as well as many nieces...

Ivan (Don) Sampson

Ivan (Don) Sampson

Dec 10, 2024

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Ivan (Don) Sampson went home to Jesus on December 10, 2024, at age 88. Don was born to Carl and Pearl on February 16, 1936, in Akron, Ohio. Don met his wife, Mary, at a German American Club dance event in 1966. They married on December 10, 1966. Their union was truly a match...

Gregory Richard Strohl

Gregory Richard Strohl

Dec 10, 2024

STOW - Gregory Richard Strohl, age 77, passed away on December 10, 2024. During his time in the Coast Guard, Greg was especially proud of being awarded a Good Conduct Medal. For many years, he operated his own television repair shop. Greg is survived by his wife, Linda Strohl. A private burial has taken place.

Steve Streharsky, Sr.

Steve Streharsky, Sr.

Dec 10, 2024

STOW - Steve Streharsky, Sr., 89, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. He was born on August 19, 1935, in Robertsdale, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, to the late Martin and Anna (Tancik) Streharsky. As a young man, he attended Robertsdale Schools and participated in high school football, basketball, and...

Misty Ann Riley

Misty Ann Riley

Dec 9, 2024

STOW - Misty Ann Riley, age 40, passed away on December 9, 2024. She was preceded in death by her mother, Elizabeth Anne Golden. She is survived by her father, Tim (Patti) Riley; stepdad, Roger Golden; siblings, TJ (Heather) and Kyle Riley, Nick Samples, and Sarah (Brendan) Quay; grandpa, Doug Benge; her nieces and nephew, Elizabeth, Hazel,...

Roger D. Ricks

Roger D. Ricks

Dec 6, 2024

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Mr. Roger D. Ricks, please click the highlighted link below on

Sunday, December 15, 2024, at 3 PM,

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Licia A. Danford

Licia A. Danford

Dec 4, 2024

AKRON - Licia A. Danford, 61, died December 4, 2024. Born in Cincinnati, she was a resident of Akron since 1975. Licia was the owner of LA Alterations for 34 years, and enjoyed unicycling, sewing, car shows, swap meets, baking, and cooking. Her happiest and most prideful moments were drag racing Harley Davidsons. In 2014, she was...

Sara B. Mosey (Sas)

Sara B. Mosey (Sas)

Dec 1, 2024

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Mrs. Sara B. Mosey, (Sas), please click the highlighted link below on

Friday, December 6, 2024, at 1 PM,

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Rosemary (Lasko) Gambaccini

Rosemary (Lasko) Gambaccini

Nov 30, 2024

TALLMADGE - Rosemary (Lasko) Gambaccini, 88, entered eternal life on November 30, 2024. Rosemary, a beloved longtime resident of Tallmadge, Ohio, was born on December 16, 1935, in Akron, Ohio, to Stephen and Magdalene Lasko. She retired from the University of Akron after 25 years of dedicated service in its Psychology Department. A devout Catholic, Rosemary was...

Pat Grant

Pat Grant

Nov 28, 2024

SILVER LAKE - Loving wife, mother, sister, and the best grandmother ever, Pat Grant passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her immediate family on Thursday Nov 28, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Pat was born on March 3, 1951, in Lincoln Nebraska. After a series of moves due to her father’s city manager position,...

William (Bill) J. Haag

William (Bill) J. Haag

Nov 25, 2024

STOW - William J. Haag, 91, passed away November 25, 2024.

Born in Akron, he had served on the USS Iowa during the Korean Conflict, and had retired from Mid Continent/Alltel after more than 40 years.

Bill enjoyed fishing, bowling, and golfing.  In 2001, he took first place at...

Mark D. Lane

Mark D. Lane

Nov 23, 2024

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Mark D. Lane, age 73, passed away on November 23, 2024. Mark is survived by wife of nearly 48 years, Kathy, and their daughters, Emily Lane and Sarah Lane (Joe Bonnell). Mark retired from Norfolk Southern after over forty years of service and was a proud member of the Teamsters Union. As a handyman,...

Dr. Helen Gay Fawcett

Dr. Helen Gay Fawcett

Nov 22, 2024

PALM BAY, FL/LAKE MOHAWK (MALVERN, OH) - Dr. Helen Gay Fawcett, beautiful wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and educator, died suddenly on November 22, 2024, after a brief bout with leukemia. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, John; her children, Chris (Melinda) Fawcett, and Jonathan (Lisa) Fawcett, as well as grandchildren, Elijah and Lily Fawcett....

David Gambol

David Gambol

Nov 21, 2024

BRIMFIELD - David Gambol, 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 21, 2024. He was born November 2, 1940, in Akron. David lived in Brimfield with his loving wife since 1967. He was a U.S. Army veteran and loved watching Cleveland sports, spending time with family, collecting Coca-Cola memorabilia, playing games on holidays, going on Sunday car rides, and getting...

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