Irene Ann Murphy
Nov 16, 2023
TALLMADGE - Irene Ann Murphy, 71, passed away peacefully November 16, 2023, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Born in Akron, she was a resident of Tallmadge since 2010. Irene had been employed with Nabisco as a sales representative, retiring in 2023. She attended Redemption Chapel in Stow and loved her women’s Bible study table. Her greatest...
Anthony (Tony) J. Didato, Jr.
Nov 15, 2023
This tribute was personally written by the family of Mr. Anthony (Tony) J. Didato
AURORA - Anthony J. Didato, Jr., 84, died November 15, 2023.
Born in Akron, resident of Stow from 1963 to 1985. Tony, had been employed with the Kroger Company. To quote Billy Joel; “Anthony worked in the grocery store”,...
Cathy Vigrass Wortkoetter
Nov 12, 2023
RAVENNA - Cathy Vigrass Wortkoetter passed away at her home on Sunday, November 12, 2023. Cathy was born on October 18, 1959, in Akron, Ohio, to Robert and Ann (Smith) Vigrass. Cathy was a 1978 graduate of Stow High School. On September 1, 1990, she married Donald Wortkoetter. According to her friends, this was the beginning of...
Mary Grace Timms
Nov 11, 2023
MUNROE FALLS - Mary Grace Timms, age 86, passed away November 11, 2023. She was born in Akron, Ohio, on July 17, 1937. Grace worked at the Summit County Department of Human Services for many years until retirement. She was a member of the Broadman Baptist Church of Cuyahoga Falls. She was an avid bowler, loved to...
Michael E. Mccandless
Nov 10, 2023
To view the livestream Mass of Christian Burial on behalf of
Mr. Michael E. McCandless ,
on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at 10 AM, please click the link below:
Holy Family Catholic Church Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Michael...
Juanita R. Graham
Nov 8, 2023
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Juanita R. Graham, RN, beloved wife of Richard A. Graham, died 8 November 2023. Juanita was born in Akron, Ohio, 8 March 1928, to Michael and Evelyn (Brubaker) Bertka, and she lived in Cuyahoga Falls almost her entire life. She graduated as a Registered Nurse (RN) from St. Luke’s School of Nursing in Shaker...
Christopher (Cj) Joseph Harper
Nov 8, 2023
STOW - Christopher Joseph Harper, also known as CJ, was abruptly taken from us by our Lord on November 8, 2023, at the age of 25. He was born on July 21, 1998, in Akron, Ohio. CJ in his own way was a spirited, music-motivated artist. He found joy in bass fishing, snowboarding, University of Michigan sports,...
Thelma Elaine Thomas
Nov 7, 2023
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Thelma Elaine Thomas, 102, passed away peacefully in her sleep, November 7, 2023, at Bath Creek Estates. Thelma was a "Rosie the Riveter" during WWII, making fuel tanks for fighter airplanes. She had been employed with Polsky’s for 20 years in the credit authorization department and was a lifelong member of Akron Unity. Her...
Lynda M. Franz
Nov 5, 2023
STOW - Lynda M. Franz, 69, died November 5, 2023. Born in Cleveland, she has been a resident of Akron since 1981. Lynda had been employed with Citi Financial as a loan officer, and later with UDS, where she retired in 2019. She was a member of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church in Akron. Lynda enjoyed hiking, walking,...
Jean Ann Quinn
Nov 2, 2023
STOW - Jean Ann Quinn passed on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at home amongst loved ones, at the age of 97. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon, of Columbus; son, Chris, and his wife, Tracey (Cosgrove); granddaughter, Emme, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and son, Brian, of Stow. Jean was born in White Plains, New York, into...
Robert (Bob) C. Ray
Nov 2, 2023
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Robert C. Ray, 91, died November 2, 2023. Born at home in Akron, Bob cheerfully lived a life of service to others, his church, and his country. He served in the United States Navy, including deployments to Thule, Greenland and the Mediterranean Sea. Following his discharge, Bob returned to Akron, married, and hired on...
Andrew (Andy) F. Eisenman
Nov 2, 2023
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Andrew (Andy) F. Eisenman, 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on November 2, 2023, at The Village at St. Edward in Fairlawn, Ohio. Born December 11, 1932, in Oil City, Pennsylvania, Andy was married to Barbara Gaj Eisenman, who preceded him in death one year ago. Andy was always sharp and...
Brian R. Stelmarski
Nov 1, 2023
HUDSON - Brian R. Stelmarski, 50, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2023.
He was born in Cleveland on July 3, 1973, the son of Ronald and Candace Stelmarski. Brian married his loving wife, Debra (Tomaino) Stelmarski, on October 18, 1997. They enjoyed a 26-year journey together and were blessed with three beautiful...
Carolyn D. Weiss
Nov 1, 2023
KENT - Carolyn D. Weiss, 96, died November 1, 2023
She was born in Kent on September 26, 1927, to the late Chester and Cecelia Raber.
A lifetime area resident, she retired from Davey Tree after many years of service. Carolyn was an avid fan of the Browns, Cavs,...
Norma Jean Bellinger (Shinkrow)
Oct 29, 2023
STOW - On Saturday, October 29, 2023, Norma Jean Bellinger (Shinkrow) went home peacefully to be with our Lord. Norma was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio, in 1940, to John and Louise Shinkrow. She spent her childhood in Stow and raised her children here. Norma was an active and proud member of the Stow High School Class...
Robert (Bob) R. Kauffman
Oct 27, 2023
STOW - Robert (Bob) R. Kauffman, 90, died peacefully on October 27, 2023. Bob was born in Belleville, Pennsylvania, as one of five children. He was raised and spent most of his life in Ravenna, Ohio. He served in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper in the 11th Airborne. He met his wife, Mary Ann, in Ravenna,...
Alma Depaul
Oct 25, 2023
STOW - Alma DePaul, 91, passed away October 25, 2023, surrounded by family. Born in Liverpool, England, on July 10, 1932, she endured the “The Blitz” in 1940, during World War II. She emigrated to America in 1952, and was a resident of Stow. She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Parish. Alma enjoyed...
Floramae Heuges Force
Oct 23, 2023
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Floramae Heuges Force, 91, died Monday, October 23, 2023, with family, at the Hospice of Medina County, shortly after a fall. Floramae, often known as “FM” to her husband and family, lived most of her life in Philadelphia, PA, and northeastern suburbs, especially Jenkintown. She moved to Maplewood at Cuyahoga Falls, at age 90,...
Suzana Djercan (Nee Korcok)
Oct 22, 2023
MUNROE FALLS - Suzana Djercan (nee Korcok), age 88, passed away on October 22, 2023. She was born in Šid, Yugoslavia, on February 20, 1935, along with her twin sister, Marka, to the late Pavel and Erža (Hlpka) Korčok. Suzana came to the United States with her husband, Andrija, and baby daughter, Zelka, in 1967. She proudly...
