Obituaries

Apr 6, 2025

STOW - Khim R. Standen, 70, passed away on April 6, 2025. Born in Lorain, Ohio, Khim worked as a machine operator for many years. Khim also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, cooking and trying new recipes. He is preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Vera (nee Barnhart); son, Brett; sister, Susan...

Apr 6, 2025

STOW - Anthony J. Petrone, 45, passed away April 6, 2025.

Born on July 12, 1979, Anthony was a proud father and even prouder grandfather. He was a member of St. Eugene Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.

Anthony went to school for radio broadcasting and worked in...

Apr 6, 2025

BETTY JO ALBOREO You could call her “Jo.” Or you could call her “Betty Jo.”

But you better never call her just “Betty!”

STOW - Jo passed away on the sixth day of April 2025, at the age of 88. Born on December 30, 1936, to Kentuckians Mary Eleanor...

Apr 5, 2025

AKRON - Tracy Lynn Ryan, 57, died April 5, 2025. Born in Akron, Tracy was a lifetime area resident, and loved being outdoors, whether hiking, kayaking, or planting and arranging flowers. She used this love of the outdoors in her job with Schultz Landscaping. Preceded in death by her father, Dennis J. Matheny, she is survived by...

Mar 31, 2025

CUYAHOGA FALLS/NORTHAMPTON TWP. - Michael Steven Hoch, 59, born January 12, 1966, passed away on March 31, 2025. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls (Northampton Twp.), was a graduate of Woodridge High School and worked as a carpenter. He is survived by his mother, Colleen Hoch; brother, Philip Eagan; his beloved,...

Mar 30, 2025

STOW - Dean Martin Taucher, 74, died on March 30, 2025. Born on February 21, 1951, in Akron, Ohio, Dean worked for many years with Roadway Express in logistics. Dean was a true "jack of all trades." Whether he was tackling a DIY project, working under the hood of a car, or crafting beautiful pieces of woodwork,...

Mar 29, 2025

The last pitch, the final call, there will be no more "play ball." You had your final game's last at bat, and you went out swinging!

STOW - Chris lost his ALS battle early Saturday, March 29, 2025. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jess and Alice Rice, Lester and Betty...

Mar 28, 2025

STOW - Ronald L. Wilkinson, 87, passed away on March 28, 2025. Ron was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He loved Jeanne, his wife of almost 50 years, and his family. Ron graduated from North High School and had a long career with Ohio Edison. Ron was an avid golfer, whether with his sons, grandsons, or...

Mar 28, 2025

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Matilda (Toots) H. Rocko, 90, entered into the arms of Jesus on March 28, 2025. Born in Weirton, WV, Matilda was a lifetime resident of Cuyahoga Falls. She graduated from The Ohio Valley Hospital School of Nursing and retired as the Nurse Manager of Westside Family Practice at Akron General Medical Center. After retirement,...

Mar 28, 2025

FAIRLAWN - Mildred (Millie) Poppenhouse , 98, passed away on March 28, 2025.

Born in Akron, Millie was a dedicated mother who raised seven children and later retired as a teacher from the Akron and Canton Public Schools.  She was a graduate of the University of Akron and was a member...

Mar 28, 2025

CUYAHOGA FALLS - David George Mercer, 67, passed away March 28, 2025. Born in Akron, he was a lifelong resident of Cuyahoga Falls. David was a 1976 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School, and a U.S. Army veteran. David had been employed with the United States Postal Service, starting off as a letter carrier and working his way up to...

Mar 28, 2025

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Kay Ann Christopher-Richards, 56, died unexpectedly on March 28, 2025.

Born in Akron, and a lifetime area resident, she was raised in Stow and graduated from Stow-Munroe Falls High School, Class of 1987.  Kay was an extremely caring and giving person, she had a passion for animals, family and friends....

Mar 26, 2025

WARREN - Lucinda L. Springston, 65, died March 26, 2025. Born in Steubenville, she was raised in Stow and, along with her husband, built their family in Cuyahoga Falls. She and her husband have been residents of Dundee, Michigan, since 2008 and recently returned to Mineral Ridge, Ohio, to be closer to family. Lucinda had a passion...

Mar 23, 2025

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Charles (Chuck) Wetzel, 65, passed away on March 23, 2025. Chuck was born on July 6, 1959, in Akron, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, Duane and Louise Wetzel; sister, Ginny Hubbard, and brother-in-law, Cecil Marxen. He is survived by his loving wife, Debbie Wetzel; sons, Brandon (Emily) Wetzel and Benjamin...

Mar 19, 2025

AKRON - Doris I. Hastings, 87, died March 19, 2025.

Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, she had been a resident of Ohio since young adulthood. She enjoyed many activities such as decoupage, macramé, sewing, camping, visiting with friends, ceramics, gardening, watching sports, stained glass, bird watching, playing bingo, eating and visiting at...

Mar 18, 2025

To view the livestream Funeral Mass of the Christian Burial on behalf of

Mrs. Rosaline Klaben (nee Savo),

on Monday, March 31, 2025, at 10 AM, please click the link below, then select "video resources" under the menu:

Holy Family Catholic Church Funeral Mass of...

Mar 18, 2025

STOW - Marie Alice Nuetzel, 89, died March 18, 2025.

Marie was born on June 24, 1935, to Carl and Alice Daiber in Cleveland, Ohio. She graduated from West Tech High School with her sister by heart, "Little" Marie, in 1953. After graduation, she worked as a secretary for Hankins Container Company until...

Mar 17, 2025

GREEN - Michael W. Gungle, 86, of Green, passed away peacefully March 17, 2025.

Born in Akron, and the son of the late Mike and Donna (Bucklew) Gungle, Michael was a proud graduate of South High School, where he enjoyed playing sports like basketball, football, swimming, and running track. Following high school, Mike...

Mar 14, 2025

STOW - William H. McCloud, Jr., 77, passed away bravely March 14, 2025. Born on May 15, 1947, in Logan, WV, he moved to Ohio at the age of seven and was a resident of Stow since 1980. William was a graduate of Kent State University and had been employed as a motor design engineer. He was...

Mar 14, 2025

STOW - Virginia (Slavens) Miller, 85, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025. Born and raised in Peninsula, Ohio, she was a resident of Stow since 1962, and a member of the Stow Community United Church of Christ, where she was involved in the Women's Fellowship Group for several years. She loved her visits from her girls...