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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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Janis Ryan Mosteller (Nee Ryan)
Jan 17, 2024
To view the livestream funeral service of Mrs. Janis Ryan Mosteller (nee Ryan), on Friday, February 23, 2024, at 3:00 PM, please click the link below:
The Chapel - Memorial Service of Mrs. Janis Ryan Mosteller
STOW - Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Janis Ryan Mosteller...
Carol Ann Nicol (Nee Morris)
Jan 16, 2024
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Carol Ann Nicol (nee Morris), 85, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2024. Carol was born October 28, 1938, in Akron, Ohio, and was a graduate of Stow High School. Carol was known for her radiant smile and charm. She was beyond stylish, making any outfit look like an original. Her smile, as well...
Brian Craig Codding
Jan 16, 2024
WOOSTER - Brian Craig Codding passed away on January 16, 2024, after complications following a cardiac arrest several days prior. Brian was born on January 23, 1972, in Akron, Ohio, and is survived by his father, Craig (Esta) Codding, of Medina, OH; mother, Susan (Wright-Codding) Barath, of Harrisonburg, VA; stepfather, Randall Barath, of Harrisonburg, VA; son, Alden...
Laura (Fran) Frances Brandon
Jan 15, 2024
MOLINE, ILLINOIS - Laura (Fran) Frances Brandon, 83, of Moline, Illinois, formerly of Stow, Ohio, returned to the Lord on January 15, 2024. Fran was born April 7, 1940, in Hot Springs, North Carolina, the second of three children born to Richard and Lillian Shipley (Brooks). She spent her childhood in Kingsport, Tennessee, until furthering her education...
Gary G. Kovach
Jan 14, 2024
STOW - Gary G. Kovach, 82, died January 14, 2024. Born in Akron, he was a resident of Stow. Gary had been the owner of Kovach Sanitation for 32 years, before retirement. He was a member of Broadman Baptist Church in Cuyahoga Falls. Gary enjoyed playing softball and was a member of the senior travel team. Preceded...
Georgina L. Holcroft
Jan 13, 2024
MUNROE FALLS - Georgina L. Holcroft, 80, passed away peacefully January 13, 2024. She was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, before moving to Ohio in 1960. She became a U.S. Citizen in 1985. She was a resident of Stow-Munroe Falls for 60 years. When first settling in Stow, she was a teacher’s aide at Echo...
Geraldine (Gerry) M. Pribonic
Jan 13, 2024
HUDSON - Geraldine (Gerry) M. Pribonic, 90, died January 13, 2024. She was surrounded by her loved ones at the time she passed. Gerry was born on December 13, 1933, to Harold and Gladys Sappenfield. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 45 years, Frank Pribonic, she is survived by her daughter, Beth (David) Jones of...
Linda Marie Freborg
Jan 13, 2024
STOW - Linda Marie Freborg, 85, passed away January 13, 2024. Born in Königsberg, East Prussia, she emigrated to Chicago with her parents and brother in 1954. Linda was a bookkeeper with the Bank of Winnetka when she met and married her husband, Thomas. She was a resident of Stow since 2007, and was a member of...
Joan Mccoy (Barker)
Jan 12, 2024
STOW - Joan McCoy (Barker) passed away at the age of 94, on January 12, 2024, peacefully at Vitalia Senior Residences in Stow, Ohio. She was the oldest of five girls. Joan was an avid golfer, bowler, and bridge player. She enjoyed reading, word games of all kinds, and had numerous collections of bells, ornaments, and bone...
Michael Simonovski
Jan 12, 2024
HOLIDAY, FL - Michael Simonovski, 79, passed away January 12, 2024. Born in Resen, North Macedonia, he was a resident of Holiday, FL, since 2009. Michael had been employed with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company as a mold finisher for nearly 40 years, retiring in 2009. He was a member of St. Nikola Macedonian Orthodox Church in...
Andrew John Holland
Jan 10, 2024
STOW - Andrew John Holland, 81, passed away January 10, 2024. Born in McKees Rocks, PA, he was a resident of Stow since 1993, and a U.S. Army veteran. Andrew had been employed with Consolidated Trucking as a truck driver, retiring in 2002. In 2008, he began working as a bus driver for the Revere Local School...
Claudia June Westover
Jan 10, 2024
MOORESVILLE, NC - Claudia June Westover, 90, died January 10, 2024, surrounded by her family and ready to meet Jesus. Born December 23, 1933, in Washington, PA. She was a graduate of Chartiers High School, class of 1951. After serving in the Air Force, she then became a longtime area resident of Akron until 2020 when she...
Melvin (Mel) Lloyd Binger
Jan 9, 2024
STOW - Melvin L. Binger, age 78, passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior after an extended illness on January 9, 2024. Mel was born May 9, 1945, to the late Fred Binger and Regina (Jenders) Binger, in Milwaukee WI. He graduated from Pulaski High School in 1963 and went on to the University...
James L. Davey
Jan 9, 2024
SILVER LAKE - James L. Davey, 86, died January 9, 2024. Born in Barberton, he was a lifetime area resident, had retired from Ford Motor Company after 44 years of service, and was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. Mr. Davey collected model trains and was a railroad and train buff. He also enjoyed antique cars, auctions,...
E. Joan Patsy
Jan 8, 2024
TWINSBURG - E. Joan Patsy, 92, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024. Joan was preceded in death by her husband, Vito Pasquale (William Patsy), and her grandsons, Jason E. Palmer and Christopher B. Palmer. She is survived by her daughters, Rose Kalavsky (John), Barbara Frahlich, and Valerie Kessel (Roy); thirteen grandchildren, twenty-nine great-grandchildren; four great-great granddaughters;...
Geraldine (Gerry) A. Francini (Nee Reising)
Jan 5, 2024
MUNROE FALLS - Geraldine (Gerry) A. Francini (nee Reising) passed away peacefully on January 5, 2024, surrounded by her family. Gerry was born on February 15, 1936, in Cleveland, Ohio. She married Rich in 1958, and they relocated to Munroe Falls in 1962, where she remained until her passing. She worked at Hough Bakery and Ohio Bell...
Polly Marie Delooze (Nee Slusser)
Jan 5, 2024
MILWAUKEE, WI - Polly Marie DeLooze (nee Slusser), 86, passed away peacefully January 5, 2024. Preceded in death by her parents, Ellwood and Dorothy (Dot) Slusser; uncle, John Hower; brother, Robert Slusser, and two husbands, Robert Davies, Sr., and Robert P. DeLooze. She is survived by her sister, Sara Ord-Bissler; her children, Robert (Crystal) Davies, Deborah (Mel)...
Ronald (Ron) J. Caporlett
Jan 4, 2024
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Ronald J. Caporlett, 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 4, 2024. Born in Akron, he was a lifelong resident of Cuyahoga Falls and a U.S. Army veteran. Ron was employed with Ford Motor Company in Walton Hills as a press operator for 34 years and was a member of St....
Willa Sutton Williams
Jan 1, 2024
STOW - Willa Sutton Williams, 99, died January 1, 2024. Willa was born February 17, 1924, in Clay County, West Virginia. She had worked at Goodyear Aircraft in Akron during World War II as a “Rosie the Riveter.” Preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Williams, and her daughter, Sue Williams Testa, she is survived by her...
Joshua Brighton
Dec 30, 2023
MUNROE FALLS - Joshua Brighton, 52, entered peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior December 30, 2023. Born in Akron, he recently resided in Munroe Falls. Josh received both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering from The Pennsylvania State University. Following his graduation, Josh served as an instructor at the university and went...
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