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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Ruth A. Oviatt

Ruth A. Oviatt

May 4, 2010

Obituary of Ruth A. Oviatt Ruth A. Oviatt, 87, died May 4, 2010. Born and raised in Toledo, OH. She lived in Cuyahoga Falls and Kent area since 1967. Ruth was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church of Cuyahoga Falls and retired from Weaver School and Workshop. Preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Raymond...

Merrill Dean Simmerman

Merrill Dean Simmerman

May 1, 2010

WESTFIELD CENTER - Merrill Dean Simmerman, 71, died May 1, 2010 Born in Amity, OR and a resident of Westfield Center, Merrill was a US Army veteran and a longtime member of The Chapel in Akron. Merrill retired after 29 years of service with Westfield Companies and 10 years in Government Relations in West Virginia. A loving and faithful husband...

Ronald Westfall

Ronald Westfall

May 1, 2010

FAIRLAWN - Ronald Westfall, 69, died May 1, 2010. Born in Akron, he was a lifetime area resident and had served in the US Air Force. Preceded in death by his parents Peter and Fern Westfall, he is survived by his brother and sister-in-law Robert and Isabelle Westfall of Indian Harbour Beach, FL; nieces and nephews Robert and Randal Westfall,...

Ella Sue Carr

Ella Sue Carr

Apr 26, 2010

STOW- Ella Sue (Carson) Carr, 77, died April 26, 2010. Born in Galax, VA, Sue moved to Akron in 1943, graduated from Garfield High School in 1951, where she was elected Homecoming Queen, and moved to Stow in 1963. Sue had been employed at Firestone Tire and Rubber and Stow Pharmacy, and was a member of Lakeview Christian Church. Preceded...

Daril G. Cassell

Daril G. Cassell

Apr 24, 2010

STOW- Daril G. Cassell, 72, died April 24, 2010. Born in Norton, VA, he was a Stow resident since 1959 and had retired as a machinist with 53 years service. Mr. Cassell enjoyed the "simple life", and was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved being outdoors. Preceded in death by parents Goffrey and Nora, brothers Clifford and Fred, he...

Virginia Irene Swindell Robison

Virginia Irene Swindell Robison

Apr 24, 2010

CUYAHOGA FALLS- Virginia Irene Swindell Robison went to be with her heavenly Father April 24, 2010. Born August 26, 1926, she was a Stow resident over 60 years and a Cuyahoga Falls resident 4 years. Ginny was preceded in death by husband Walter, son David, parents James Swindell and Ruth Swindell Lamphier, brothers James, Jr., Edward, William and step-father Ealon...

Dorothy R. Johnson

Dorothy R. Johnson

Apr 22, 2010

STOW - Dorothy R. Johnson, 92, died April 22, 2010. Born in Kenmore, she was active in Rainbow Girls and Order of Eastern Star, Fernleaf Chapter and a volunteer at Akron Children's Hospital and Akron City Hospital. Dorothy was a member of Oak Hill Presbyterian Church and was employed by Akron Savings and Loan. Preceded in death by her husband...

Louise L. White

Louise L. White

Apr 18, 2010

STOW"Louise L. White, 82, died April 18, 2010. Born in Bear Fork, WV, she was a Stow resident over 60 years. Louise loved gardening, plants and being outdoors, and had the special ability to make anything grow. Preceded in death by her husband Dallas, parents Saulie and Myrrer (Marks) Kyer, brothers Denver, Arthur and Arden Dale, and sisters Bertha, Earsley...

Kyonsuku Cakmak

Kyonsuku Cakmak

Apr 16, 2010

Kyonsuku ( Toshiko) Min Cakmak passed away on April 16, 2010 after a long and valiant battle with cancer. She was born in Kyoto , Japan on June 3, 1951 to parents Haruki and Fumie Min. She attended Kyoto Institute of Technology for B.S. and M.S. degrees in Polymer/Textile engineering and came to United States in 1979 to attend the...

Dorothy M. Tuttle

Dorothy M. Tuttle

Apr 15, 2010

STREETSBORO- Dorothy M. Tuttle, 85, died April 15, 2010. Born in Akron, she was a lifetime area resident, a member of the Army Nurse Corps and a member of First Baptist Church of Stow, where she faithfully played the organ for over 50 years. Mrs. Tuttle had retired as bookkeeper from the Akron Woman's City Club with 40 years service,...

John R. Spencer

John R. Spencer

Apr 15, 2010

STOW - John R. Spencer, 64, died April 15, 2010. Born in Detroit, Michigan, he was a long time area resident. John retired from Allstate Insurance Co. in 2001 after 31 years of service in the commercial claims department. He enjoyed fishing, playing pool and cards, reading and spending time with his family and friends. Preceded in death by his...

Corinne S. Cook

Corinne S. Cook

Apr 14, 2010

Corinne Sue Cook, 76, of Silver Lake passed on April 14, 2010 after a courageous battle with Severe Asthma. Born onFebruary 14, 1934in Quincy, Mass., daughter of the late Charles and Helen Harrington of .Rittman, Ohio, Corinne Cook was employed by Alltel in Hudson for 21 years and was a member of St. John/St. Paul's Lutheran Church. She is survived...

Donald Frischkorn

Donald Frischkorn

Apr 13, 2010

STOW - Donald J. Frischkorn, Sr., 63, passed away April 13, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Altoona, PA, he was a Stow resident for 10 years. A veteran of the US Army, Donald was a proud graduate of Penn State University, Class of '69, member of Holy Family Catholic Church and a dedicated employee of the...

Patricia Hollingshead

Patricia Hollingshead

Apr 12, 2010

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Patricia A. Hollingshead, 84, died April 12, 2010. Born March 6, 1926 in Akron, she was a lifetime area resident and presently a member of First United Methodist Church of Cuyahoga Falls. Preceded in death by her husband Louis L. Hollingshead in July 2008, she is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law Sandra and Rev. Marvin Brown...

Terry Lee Lieberth

Terry Lee Lieberth

Apr 11, 2010

Obituary of Terry Lee Lieberth CUYAHOGA FALLS- Terry Lee Lieberth, 51, died April 11, 2010. Born in Akron, he was a lifetime area resident, a member of Stow Presbyterian Church and an associate member of the Cornerstone Free Methodist Church in Coventry. He is survived by his wife Maribeth; daughters Sabrina (Kevin) Johnston of Akron, Stefanie (Shane) Gable of VA;...

Grace Hickman

Grace Hickman

Apr 11, 2010

MUNROE FALLS - Grace Ann Hickman, born to Frank and Rose Alexander on August 20, 1927, in Akron, OH, passed away April 11, 2010. Grace married Ralph Edward Hickman in 1947, and was mother to Cherie Arnold-Pavlich (David), Dorene Ellis (William G. Jr.), Christine Burkhalter, Mindy Williams (Rick) and Ralph Edward Hickman, Jr., (Candy). She was sister to Elizabeth Caiola...

Grace Hickman

Grace Hickman

Apr 11, 2010

Grace Ann Hickman, born to Frank and Rose Alexander on August 20, 1927, in Akron, OH, passed away April 11, 2010. Grace married Ralph Edward Hickman in 1947, and was mother to Cherie Arnold-Pavlich (David), Dorene Ellis (William G. Jr.), Christine Burkhalter, Mindy Williams (Rick) and Ralph Edward Hickman, Jr., (Candy). She was sister to Elizabeth Caiola (Stephen) and brothers...

Dean Case

Dean Case

Apr 10, 2010

Dean "Dino" Case went home to the Lord after an unexpected illness April 10, 2010. He grew up and learned life's lesson as to what was important and that was his family. Dean was a devoted husband and family man to his wife Janice Hastings Case and daughters Nicole (Ron), Stephanie, Angela and Mariah. He was true to his roots...

William Lott

William Lott

Apr 7, 2010

Obituary of William W. Lott STOW - William W. Lott, 84, died April 7, 2010. Born in Big Bend, West Virginia he was a longtime area resident. Mr. Lott retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber after 44 years of dedicated service. Preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Mary in 2005, parents and sisters, he is survived by...

Patricia Sayer

Patricia Sayer

Apr 3, 2010

STOW- Patricia A. Sayer, 71, died April 3, 2010 at home, with dignity and grace, the way she lived her life. Preceded in death by her father Harry J. Lattimer and son-in-law Daniel L. Sayer, she is survived by mother Adele M. Lattimer of Tallmadge; husband Harry A. Sayer of Stow; daughter Michelle Sayer of Cuyahoga Falls; sons Michael (Lorrie)...

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