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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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Roger R. Flanagan
Oct 28, 2025
STOW - Roger R. Flanagan, 70, of Stow, died October 28, 2025, from cancer.
He was born and raised in Cleveland and Solon. He retired from Earl M. Jorgensen Steel. Roger served the communities and took pride in being a Police Reserve Officer in Stow and then Munroe Falls. He was a past member of the Stow FOPA. Roger was a...
Louis J. Frost
Oct 29, 2025
HUDSON - Louis J. Frost, 71, died October 29, 2025.
Born in Waterloo, IA, he was a resident of Stow for most of his life. Louis dedicated much of his professional career to Kent State University, where he worked in the computer ops division for more than 30 years, retiring in 2008.
Louis enjoyed traveling with his family. Whether he was exploring...
Henry Criss
Oct 21, 2025
Together AgainOctober 10, 1930 ~ October 21, 2025
KENT - Henry Criss, 95, of Kent, Ohio, passed away on October 21, 2025, after a short illness at home, surrounded by his family.
Henry was born to Joseph and Matilda Criss in Akron, Ohio. He lived in Akron most of his life before recently moving to Kent. On September 14, 1957, he married...
Lorrie Jean Scheftic
Oct 17, 2025
STOW - Lorrie Jean Scheftic, 71, passed away October 17, 2025.
Born in New Kensington, PA, she was a resident of Stow since 2006. Lorrie had been employed with Prudential Financial as an Insurance agent, was an EMT with Lower Kiski Ambulance and taught at various Christian schools. She also volunteered as an AWANA youth group leader for fifteen years. She...
Joseph P. Campo (Camposarcuno)
Oct 9, 2025
STOW - Joseph P. Campo (Camposarcuno), age 95, of Stow, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 9, 2025.
Beloved husband of 75 years to Lois (nee Exline); loving father of Joseph (wife, Christine) and Donna; devoted grandfather of Nicholas Campo (deceased), Kathleen Campo, Joseph Meyers and Monica Thomas (husband, Zachary), and great-grandfather of Connor, Dylan and Aubrey; dearest brother...
James David Phillips
Sep 15, 2025
STOW - James David Phillips, 80, passed away September 15, 2025.
Born in Warren, Ohio, on January 18, 1945, Jim was a graduate of Youngstown State University and a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. He served two years in the U.S. Army, then continued his employment at Sherwin Williams when he earned his CPA. Several different corporate jobs later, he...
Vicki Lynn Benedetto
Aug 19, 2025
GREEN - Vicki Lynn Benedetto, 73, died August 19, 2025.
She was known for her big heart and the way she made everyone feel like family. She loved card making, (especially for her church family), teaching card making classes, watching her grandkids play sports, baking treats to share and capturing life’s moments through her photography. Her favorite times with her husband...
Susan B. Richetto (nee Capito)
Aug 18, 2025
STOW - Susan B. Richetto (nee Capito), 79, a gentle soul, died unexpectedly August 18, 2025.
Born in Warren and a longtime Stow resident, she was a proud Ohio University Bobcat graduate (class of 1968), a teacher in her earlier years, and a member of Christ Community Chapel. Susan found joy in knitting, often giving baby blankets and other items as...
Betty Ann Stewart
Aug 13, 2025
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Betty Ann Stewart, 88, passed away peacefully at her home on August 13, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on December 26, 1936, in Akron, Ohio, to the late Alvin and Catherine Rhodes, Betty grew up in Suffield before making Cuyahoga Falls her lifelong home.
For over 30 years, Betty worked in medical offices, where patients...
Dr. David L. Burnham
Jul 26, 2025
Remembering Dr. David L. BurnhamOn July 26, 2025, at age 90, in God’s sovereign providence, He welcomed Dr. David Lansen Burnham into the fullness of His presence.
“Great is Thy Faithfulness” was David’s favorite hymn, and the words of this song became a reflection of his own life. Surrounded by his family and treasured wife, Sue, he faithfully opened the door...
Kelly L. (Porter) Battershell
Jul 25, 2025
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STOW - Kelly L. (Porter) Battershell, 63, went to be with her Lord and Savior early in the morning on Friday, July 25, 2025. She passed at home surrounded by her immediate family after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
She was born in Denver, Colorado on...
Michael (Mike) Earl Robinson
Jul 10, 2025
God is good. Psalm 86:15 - “But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger and abundant in mercy and truth.”
My beloved husband of 34 years, Mike Robinson, fought a courageous battle with cancer for eleven months. He entered the presence of Jesus on July 10, 2025. We are so grateful that he is no longer suffering...
Carrol Ann York (Roe)
Dec 27, 2025
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Carrol Ann York (Roe) passed away on December 27, 2025.
Born in New Castle, PA, on December 5, 1951, Carrol was a longtime resident of Cuyahoga Falls and worked for several years at the front desk of the Natatorium. She held a Bachelor of Arts degree in theatre arts and set design. Carrol was also a member at...
Elaine E. (Ahrens) Hedrick
Dec 24, 2025
SILVER LAKE - Elaine E. (Ahrens) Hedrick, 88, passed away December 24, 2025, at Mulberry Gardens Memory Care in Munroe Falls.
She was born at home, in the Slavic Village neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio, on February 2, 1937. She was a resident of Stow and the surrounding communities since 1966.
Elaine had retired from Macy’s, (O’Neil’s Department Store), after 26 years of...
Elfrieda "Frieda" Wilhelmiena Lytle (nee Brose)
Dec 14, 2025
This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24
STOW - Elfrieda “Frieda” Wilhelmiena Lytle (nee Brose), 94, died December 14, 2025.
Born in Buffalo, NY, she was a longtime Stow resident, had retired as a telephone operator and was a charter member of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Tallmadge, where she taught Sunday...
Thomas P. Werden
Dec 12, 2025
STOW - Thomas P. Werden, 67, passed away December 12, 2025.
Born in Cleveland, he was a resident of Stow since 2000. Thomas had been employed with Nestle as a quality assurance manager, retiring in 2013. He lived and died by Cleveland sports. He loved playing in his golf league, on his bowling team, and always enjoyed a nice cigar and...
Glenda Marie Brown
Dec 9, 2025
STOW - Glenda Marie Brown, 81, died December 9, 2025.
Born in Akron, she was a resident of Stow. Glenda was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Akron. She enjoyed playing Skip-Bo, watching Family Feud, Wheel of Fortune, and spending time at her church.
Preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Stella Brown, and her brothers, Reggie and...
Jean L. Corley-Wix
Dec 8, 2025
LADY LAKE, FL - Jean L. Corley-Wix, 81, died December 8, 2025.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents, William and Arnette (Mason) Leister; by her first husband, Daniel L. Corley; her second husband, Fred Wix, and by her brothers, Richard and William Leister.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Libby and Michael Lovett; her son, Daniel Corley; grandson,...
Carlton Alfred Sears, III
Dec 7, 2025
SUGAR BUSH KNOLLS - Carlton Alfred Sears, III, 75, went to be with his Lord and Maker on Sunday, December 7, 2025.
Born in South Bend, Indiana, on April 1, 1950, Carlton graduated from Wittenberg University in 1972, having majored in Asian Studies. From there he went on to receive a Master’s degree in Library Science from the University of Michigan....
Linda Kay Layne Stratton
Dec 6, 2025
HUDSON - Linda Kay Layne Stratton, 81, died December 6, 2025.
Born in Pikeville, KY, to the late Archer and Norma Jean Layne, she grew up in Betsy Layne, KY, and was a 65-year resident of Hudson.
Linda was a devoted homemaker and worked for many years as a physicians’ coordinator, EMT, and held various positions in the Hudson City School District....
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