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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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Geneva E. Smerk

Geneva E. Smerk

Apr 23, 2024

STOW - Geneva E. Smerk, 75, died April 23, 2024. Born in Coffee County, TN, she has been a resident of Stow since 1974. Geneva had been employed with Kmart as a sales associate and later Walmart in the deli department, where she retired. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Geneva loved spending time...

Arthur Merle Sell

Arthur Merle Sell

Apr 20, 2024

STOW - Arthur Merle Sell, born January 31, 1931, passed away on April 20, 2024, surrounded by four generations of his family. He was the fifth son of fourteen children born to James and Blanche (Coulter) Sell in Corsica, Pennsylvania. Merle graduated from Madera High School in Madera, Pennsylvania. He married Dorothy Mae Jones on July 1,...

Betty J. Cundiff

Betty J. Cundiff

Apr 20, 2024

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Betty J. Cundiff, 86, died April 20, 2024. Born in Akron, she was a resident of Cuyahoga Falls since 2021. Betty was a caring mother, grandmother, and housewife. She was a woman of devout faith and enjoyed reading and listening to classical music at all hours of the day. For many years, she brought...

Eldon C. Lown

Eldon C. Lown

Apr 15, 2024

MUNROE FALLS - Eldon C. Lown passed away April 15, 2024. He was born February 10, 1934, in Mansfield, Ohio, to parents, E. Lester and Lena M. (Baker) Lown. He was preceded in death by his son, Gary, his parents, and one brother, Gordon. After graduation from Mansfield Senior High School, Eldon went to Ohio University, became...

Andrew S. Rancer, Ph.D.

Andrew S. Rancer, Ph.D.

Apr 11, 2024

To view the livestream services on behalf of

Dr. Andrew S. Rancer,

on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 3 PM, please click the link below:

Redmon Funeral Home Services for Dr. Andrew S. Rancer

STOW - Andrew S. Rancer, Ph.D. passed...

Marilyn Ruth Finkle (Nee Brock)

Marilyn Ruth Finkle (Nee Brock)

Apr 11, 2024

STOW - Marilyn Ruth Finkle (nee Brock), celebrated her 92nd birthday on April 4, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, and passed away comfortably on April 11, 2024.

Marilyn was the daughter of the late Esther, and stepfather, Irving Glick, and the sister of the late Sandy Brock, and sister-in-law of the late...

Robert John Koch, Sr.

Robert John Koch, Sr.

Apr 9, 2024

To view the livestream Mass of Christian Burial on behalf of

Robert John Koch, Sr.,

on Monday, April 15, 2024, at 11 AM, please click the link below:

Holy Family Catholic Church Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Robert John Koch, Sr ....

Annabelle (Ann) Rose Raymond

Annabelle (Ann) Rose Raymond

Apr 8, 2024

STOW - Annabelle (Ann) Rose Raymond passed away peacefully on April 8, 2024, at the age of 92. Ann was born and raised in Akron and lived most of her life in Stow. She began her career at Goodrich and Firestone and retired from Century Products after several years as an executive secretary. As a longtime member...

Dante Gambaccini

Dante Gambaccini

Apr 7, 2024

T ALLMADGE - Dante Gambaccini,96, entered eternal life suddenly on April 7, 2024.

He was a longtime resident of Tallmadge, Ohio, and was born on October 13, 1927, in Kent, Ohio, to Angelo and Fermina Gambaccini. He retired from B. W. Rogers Company after 41 years of service, and was a longtime member...

Jean Ellen Highlands

Jean Ellen Highlands

Apr 4, 2024

TWINSBURG - Jean Highlands, passed peacefully on her 79th birthday, April 4, 2024.

Born in Allen County, Ohio, Jean lived there until 1957, when her family moved to Springfield, OH. Jean was a member of the Springfield North High School band and graduated from Springfield North High School in 1963. She attended The...

Firmin (Herky) Kodrich

Firmin (Herky) Kodrich

Apr 3, 2024

HUDSON - Firmin (Herky) Kodrich, 84, died April 3, 2024. Born in Moon Run, PA, he was a resident of Hudson since 1971, and a U.S. Army veteran. Herky had been employed with Republic Steel as a general foreman, retiring in the later 90s. Herky was known for the clam bakes he put on for the Republic...

Timothy A. Kimmel

Timothy A. Kimmel

Mar 30, 2024

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Timothy A. Kimmel, 69, passed away on the morning of March 30, 2024. Born in Dayton, on February 19, 1955, he was a resident of Cuyahoga Falls for 23 years and had been employed with Leipold Tire in Stow prior to joining Federated Auto Parts. Tim enjoyed gardening, working many years on turning his...

Stephen (Steve) A. Mate

Stephen (Steve) A. Mate

Mar 30, 2024

STOW - Stephen (Steve) A. Mate passed away peacefully, on March 30, 2024, after a long battle with prostate cancer. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Carolyn; son, Scott (Amanda); granddaughter, Aubrielle; sister, Marge Masi, in FL; brother, Robert (Bob) (Kay), as well as nieces and nephews.

Steve was born...

Mark Robert Anderson

Mark Robert Anderson

Mar 27, 2024

Mark Robert Anderson

Stow, OH - Mark Robert Anderson, 70, husband of Lesley Jean Anderson, of Stow, Ohio, passed away March 27, 2024 at Heritage of Hudson after a long battle with Lewy body dementia.

Mark was preceded in death by his parents: Ralph H. Anderson, a WWII Veteran,...

William (Bill) E. King, Jr.

William (Bill) E. King, Jr.

Mar 26, 2024

KENT - William (Bill) E. King, Jr., 72, passed away March 26, 2024. Born in Wheeling, WV, he was a resident of Kent. Bill graduated from Stow High School in 1969 and went on to receive his bachelor’s degree from Kent State University. He was a machinist with Campbell Machine, Kent Machine, and went on to start...

Joseph (Joe) A. Schossler

Joseph (Joe) A. Schossler

Mar 24, 2024

STOW - Joseph (Joe) A. Schossler, 71, passed away peacefully March 24, 2024. Born in Akron, he has been a resident of Stow since 1952. Joe had been employed with Iron Workers Local #17, as a master welder for 35 years, retiring in 2007. He enjoyed frisbee with his dog, Lindo. Joe never knew a stranger. One...

Roy B. Gelonese

Roy B. Gelonese

Mar 24, 2024

SILVER LAKE - Roy B. Gelonese, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, died on March 24, 2024, at the age of 87, surrounded by his loving family. Roy was born in Youngstown, Ohio, on November 25, 1936, to Roy T. and Helen Gelonese. He worked as an optician since he was a young man, and later...

Anna Theresa Evans

Anna Theresa Evans

Mar 18, 2024

FAIRLAWN - Anna Theresa Evans, 95, passed away March 18, 2024. Born in Republic, PA, she has been a resident of Fairlawn since 2021. Anna was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. She enjoyed playing guitar and attending both prayer and rosary groups at The Village of St. Edward in Fairlawn. Preceded in death by her...

Rhonda Louise Graham (Williams)

Rhonda Louise Graham (Williams)

Mar 16, 2024

STOW - Rhonda Louise Graham (Williams), passed away into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 16, 2024, at the age of 82. She was born on February 5, 1942, the eldest of three children, in Maryville, Tennessee, at the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. Rhonda graduated from North High School in...

Sara E. Sterling

Sara E. Sterling

Mar 16, 2024

HUDSON - Sara E. Sterling, 95, passed away March 16, 2024. She was born Sara Eileen Bailey on February 7, 1929, in Springfield, Ohio, to John and Mary Bailey. Sara graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1946, and later attended the University of Cincinnati. She was employed by the Department of Defense in Washington, DC, then...

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