Obituaries

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

Oct 23, 2023

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...

Oct 21, 2023

STOW - Diane L. Sellers, age 77, was born May 30, 1946, and relocated to her heavenly home on October 21, 2023.

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, to Garnet (Jeff) and Marian (Red) Samuels, she was a 1964 graduate of Maple Heights High School, attended cosmetology school, and was a resident of Stow since...

Oct 15, 2023

STOW - Melvin “Mel” J. Dreslinski, 78, died October 15, 2023. Born in Cleveland, OH, he was a Stow resident for 47 years, a captain in the U.S. Army, veteran of the Vietnam era, and a longtime member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. Mel was retired, having been employed with LTV Steel and Republic Steel. Mel was...

Oct 15, 2023

HUDSON - Teresa L. Purcell, 70, died October 15, 2023.

Born in Akron, on March 28, 1953, to Nicholas and Catherine (nee Scalia) Crano, Teresa was proud of her Italian heritage. A woman of great faith, she was a member of St. Mary Parish in Hudson and was always putting others before herself....

Oct 14, 2023

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Millicent C. Agnor, 92, died October 14, 2023. Born on April 22, 1931, in Kewanee, IL, she was a longtime resident of Ohio (Lakewood, Millersburg, Cuyahoga Falls), received her bachelor’s degree from Denison University and her master’s degree from Ohio University. Millicent was an avid bridge player, golfer, entrepreneur, Peace Corps volunteer, lover of...

Oct 13, 2023

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Sandra L. Cain (nee Sweatt), 76, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2023, surrounded by family and friends. She was preceded in death by her son, Scott Cain, and her parents, Henry and Dorothy Sweatt. She is survived by her husband and best friend of 48 years, David Cain; twin sister, Sally Dowling; sister,...

Oct 13, 2023

STOW - Patricia Marie Paugh (nee Kausek), 86 passed away October 13, 2023. She was born April 2, 1937, in Cleveland, Ohio. Patricia graduated from Collinwood High School and then worked for Parker Electric for ten years. She married Donald C. Paugh in 1967, and moved to Hudson, Ohio, where she lived for the rest of her...

Oct 13, 2023

BRUNSWICK - Thomas B. Biggins, 76, died October 13, 2023.

Born in Akron, he was a long-time area resident, had retired as a teacher from Holden Elementary School (Kent City School District) in 2008, and had served as a past president of Kent Education Association.

Tom loved traveling, cooking...

Oct 12, 2023

STREETSBORO - Graham Michael Carter, 79, passed away October 12, 2023. Born in Northville, Michigan, he has been a resident of Streetsboro since 2017, and was a United States Air Force Veteran. Michael had been employed with Schnieder National as a truck driver and received a reward for being a “One Million Miles Safe Driver.” He was...

Oct 11, 2023

To view the livestream Mass of Christian Burial on behalf of Mrs. Ruth Rita Brunner, on Monday, October 16, 2023, at 11 AM, please click the link below:

Holy Family Catholic Church Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Ruth Rita Brunner

PENINSULA - Ruth Rita Brunner, 97, died October...

Oct 11, 2023

MUNROE FALLS - Brian G. Carlton, 41, died October 11, 2023. Born in Akron, he was a resident of Munroe Falls since 2016, a graduate of Stow-Munroe Falls High School, graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Akron with a degree in civil engineering and had been employed with GPD Group as a civil engineer. Brian...

Oct 7, 2023

MUNROE FALLS - Kathryn Mary Cook, 75, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2023. Kathie grew up in Akron, Ohio, and was a resident of Munroe Falls for over 40 years. Kathie was a loving and beloved wife, mother, and grandmother who will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She worked for the family business,...

Oct 1, 2023

STOW - Jon William Sues, 83, died October 1, 2023. Born in Akron, he was a graduate of Buchtel High School, served proudly in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, and had retired as owner of Insured Financial Plans. Jon was a member of Charles Faust American Legion Post 281, the NRA, and the Marine Corps Association. He...

Oct 1, 2023

STOW - Maureen Gray Craddock completed her journey on this earth and returned home on October 1, 2023. She was just 30 days shy of her 102nd birthday! She was born on October 31, 1921, in Arcola, WV. She was a longtime Stow resident having relocated with her parents. She married Rexford Craddock and resided next to...

Oct 1, 2023

MUNROE FALLS - Fran Vogel, 87, passed away peacefully October 1, 2023. Born in Akron, she was a resident of Munroe Falls since 1961. Fran was a dedicated member of St. Eugene Catholic Church. She loved all animals and enjoyed working in her yard. Fran’s brightening smile will be missed by all. Preceded in death by her...