Thomas Oliver Myers
Jun 16, 2025
STOW - Thomas Oliver Myers passed away peacefully on June 16, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of over fifty years, Karen Marie Myers. Thomas is survived by his children, Jason, David (Sara), Eric (Lisa), and Bryan (Kristin); his siblings, Ken and Don; his five wonderful grandchildren; as well as nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and many...
Joseph (Joe) Criss
Jun 12, 2025
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Joseph (Joe) Criss, 68, passed away suddenly on June 12, 2025, at 3:26 PM.
Joe was born in Akron, on September 10, 1956. He grew up in Cuyahoga Falls and attended Cuyahoga Falls Schools. Shortly after Joe graduated from high school, he married his first love, Rochelle (Shelly), to whom he was married for 48 years. She was...
Ronzel Darius Dawson
Jun 11, 2025
TALLMADGE - Ronzel Darius Dawson, born January 22, 1938, to Lloyd and Alice Dawson in Nebo, WV, died June 11, 2025.
Preceded in death by his son, Joseph Dawson, he is survived by his wife of 64 years, Juanita Dawson; children, Ronald Dawson (Barbara) and Angela Todd; seven grandchildren, and sixteen great-grandchildren. He had six brothers and sisters, and leaves many...
Richard (Rick) W. Bennett
Jun 10, 2025
MUNROE FALLS - Richard (Rick) W. Bennett, 73, passed away June 10, 2025.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Richard A. and Theorita (nee Wills) Bennett. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (nee Barrett); children, Tonya (Randy Feller) May, Mechelle Bennett, Rebecca (Ryan) Clark, and Paul (Quinn) Bennett; eleven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Pastor Michael Swab will conduct services...
Arlene M. Stopar
Jun 9, 2025
STOW - Arlene M. Stopar, 93, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025.
Arlene was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Frank and Mary (Ermakora) Stopar.
She was a life-long devout Catholic and a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church in Cleveland and Holy Family Catholic Church in Stow.
Arlene spent the last 25 years residing in Stow, Ohio, to be closer...
Paula J. Reed Marsh
Jun 4, 2025
HUDSON - Paula J. Reed Marsh, 85, of Hudson, Ohio, passed away June 4, 2025. Born in Lodi, OH, to parents Eugene and Evelyn (Stratton) Reed, she married Boyd T. Marsh in 1962 in Congress, OH.
Paula graduated from Bowling Green State University, (member of the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority), and from Northwestern High School, (West Salem, OH), where she was...
Virginia (Ginny) Ruth Stauffer
Jun 2, 2025
TALLMADGE - On June 2, 2025, Virginia (Ginny) Ruth Stauffer, 84, went home to be with her Lord and Savior.
Though she was born in Akron, she lived many places over her lifetime, finally settling in Tallmadge, Ohio, with her husband, Tom, in 2004.
Ginny enjoyed her years with Geneva Chervenic Realty as a secretary until her retirement in 2003. Her real...
Florence (Flo) E. Allen
Jun 1, 2025
BRIMFIELD - Florence (Flo) E. Allen went to be with the Lord on June 1, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born July 30, 1941, in Murphy, NC. She was raised in Stow and graduated from Stow High School in 1959. She retired at age 52 from GenCorp as the Manager of accounts receivable, after 31 years...
James (Jim) C. Brown
May 27, 2025
PLEASE NOTE:
The graveside services scheduled for Mr. Brown on
Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 11 AM,
have been postponed until a later date.
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - Jim Brown passed away peacefully in the presence of his wife, Kang Lee Sheppard, on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in Garden Ranch Assisted Living, Abode Hospice Care, both in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Jim is survived by his...
Angelina Natalie Rubino (nee Aloisi)
May 25, 2025
KENT - Angelina Natalie Rubino (née Aloisi), 92, passed away May 25, 2025.
Born on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1932, to Orlando and Carmela Aloisi, she was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, GG, and friend. Above everything else, Angelina loved her family.
She was a graduate of St. Mary High School in 1950, and worked at BF Goodrich Chemical, where...
Diana (Dee Dee) Lynn Lower
May 24, 2025
RAVENNA - Diana (Dee Dee) Lynn Lower, of Ravenna, Ohio, passed away May 24, 2025, after a series of illnesses.
Dee Dee was preceded in death by her parents, Dallas and Jennie (Bonnie) Lower and great-niece, Claire Kolt. She is survived by sisters, Susan Henderson and Cindy Celaschi; nieces, Tonya Henderson and Jennie (Doug) Kolt; nephews, David (Krystal) Henderson, Jesse (Amanda)...
William M. Smith, Jr.
May 24, 2025
STOW - William M. Smith, Jr., 65, was born October 3, 1959, in Cleveland, Ohio, to William M. Smith, Sr. and Eleanore M. Smith. He forged a career as a machinist for R.F. Cook, Euclid Inc., Kent Worldwide, and Gougler Industries, before founding his own successful business, D.E.S. Machine Services.
William was a board member of Grace and Glory Fellowship in...
Edward (Ed) John Witek, Sr.
May 23, 2025
STOW - Edward (Ed) John Witek, Sr., 97, passed away on May 23, 2025.
Ed was born in Newport Township, PA, on September 28, 1927, the youngest of eight children born to coal-mining Polish immigrants. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he married June Lacey, his high school sweetheart in 1948. Graduating from Penn State with a degree in chemical engineering,...
Richard Stephen Pacenta
May 23, 2025
HUDSON - Richard Stephen Pacenta, 72, of Hudson, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. A devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, colleague, and friend, Richard was a steady and selfless presence in the lives of all who knew him.
Richard is survived by his beloved wife, Linda (née Meredith); children, Meredith and Mason; and siblings,...
Georg B. Oswald
May 21, 2025
MEDINA - Georg B. Oswald, 95, died May 21, 2025.
Born in Altoona, PA, he was a resident of Stow, and a U.S. Army veteran.
Georg had been employed with Kroger in the shipping and receiving department. He enjoyed gardening and refinishing antiques.
Preceded in death by his wife, Joanne K. Oswald, he is survived by his brother, John Oswald, and special friends,...
Sandra (Sandy) Kay McAllister
May 18, 2025
STOW - Sandra Kay McAllister, 79, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025. She was a resident of Stow for 49 years.
Sandy was employed by Giant Eagle as a cake decorator and as a hostess at Pancho and Lefty's Mexican Restaurant. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and loved visits from her grandkids and great grandkids. She loved flea...
Joanne M. Ricci (Michalec)
May 9, 2025
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Joanne M. Ricci (Michalec), 90, ended her earthly journey and was welcomed into Heaven by Jesus and His Mother on May 9, 2025.
Joanne was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Albert and Eva (Boczek) Michalec. She grew up in North Hill, attending school at St. Martha's, Jennings, and North High School. She started her career at...
Rebecca Hladik
May 6, 2025
MUNROE FALLS - Rebecca Hladik, 80, passed away May 6, 2025.
Born in Barnesville, she was a resident of Munroe Falls since 1971. Rebecca attended Kent State University, majoring in Spanish and French and minoring in composition and journalism. She had been employed with the City of Munroe Falls as an administrative assistant, retiring at the age of 62. Rebecca enjoyed...
Nancy Hamiel
May 5, 2025
STOW - Nancy Hamiel, 68, passed away unexpectedly May 5, 2025.
Born in Framingham, MA, she was a resident of Stow since 1970. Nancy had been employed with Goodyear Tire, Goodyear Aerospace, and later Lockheed Martin, as a technical writer, retiring in 2015. She viewed her life as a great adventure, always eager to learn about other cultures and ancient civilizations....
Michelle J. Englehart
May 4, 2025
KENT - Michelle J. Englehart, 69, passed away May 4, 2025. She was born March 11, 1956, at Indiana Hospital in Indiana, PA.
Michelle was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Initially trained as a licensed practical nurse, she spent most of her career as a licensed optician. In her free time, she enjoyed painting and spending time with family and...
