Obituaries

Mar 20, 2022

STOW - William “Bill” Badgley, age 96, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2022, and went home to the Lord and to be with his wife, Madeline.

Born in Akron on October 29, 1925, he graduated from Central High School in 1943, and retired from Goodyear in 1991, after 48 years of service. Also in 1943, Bill...

Mar 18, 2022

Obituary of Frances J. Townsend STOW - Frances J. Townsend, 88, died March 18, 2022. Born in Walkersville, WV, she became a resident of Akron in 1951, then moved to Stow in 1963. Frances had been self-employed as an LPN nurse, working in both hospitals and private duty. She enjoyed sewing, traveling, and was active in the Boy Scouts of...

Mar 17, 2022

STOW - Jean Keller, 84, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2022. Born June 8, 1937, in Roanoke, VA to the late George and Cleo Gilliand, Jean spent most of her childhood years in Meadville, PA, before finding her husband of 44 years, Jim, and becoming a permanent resident in the Akron/Stow area. Living most of her adult life in...

Mar 17, 2022

STOW - Dale G. Onderak, age 77, passed away March 17, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. Dale was born in Cleveland, Ohio to George and Anna Onderak. He graduated from Barberton High School in 1962, and continued his education with a chemistry degree from Ohio Northern University. Dale then received his Doctorate Degree in Organic Chemistry from Ohio...

Mar 12, 2022

NORTHFIELD CENTER - Shirley Jean Keller, 79, died March 12, 2022. Born in Medina, and resident of Chatham, Shirley resided as a 17-year resident in Northfield Center. Shirley attended Parkside Church for many years, was an enthusiastic member of WeightWatchers and Alanon Family Groups. Shirley enjoyed roller skating in her younger years, receiving the honor of being the youngest Gold...

Mar 11, 2022

SEVILLE - Meta F. Frambaugh, 86, passed away peacefully after a short illness on March 11, 2022. Born in Titusville, PA, she was a resident of Munroe Falls until 1983, when she and her husband moved to Seville. Meta enjoyed ceramics, baking, bowling, playing cards, and bingo. Above all, she loved her family and the time she spent with them....

Mar 8, 2022

Obituary of Harold L. Kinsey MUNROE FALLS - Harold L. Kinsey, 85, a wonderful husband, father and grandfather, died March 8, 2022. He was a hardworking and honest man. Friends are invited to Redmon Funeral Home, 3633 Darrow Road, Stow, 44224, for visitation on Monday from 10 AM to 11 AM. Private burial Hillside Memorial Park.

Mar 7, 2022

Obituary of Paul James Grable STOW - Paul James Grable, 77, died March 7, 2022. Born at Naval Hospital Bremerton (NHB) Puget Sound in Bremerton, WA, he was a 1963 graduate of Stow High School, and faithfully served his country during Vietnam in the U.S. Army. Paul enjoyed roller skating, motorcycles, and drag racing, but special favorites were boating and...

Mar 6, 2022

Janice Louise Mills, formerly of Munroe Falls, Ohio, passed away March 6, 2022. She was born on February 29, 1936, to the late Elmer and Lillian Mersing of Crellin, Maryland. Janice left her home at 18 years old and went on a journey with her husband, Marvin, that lasted more than 67 years. While her life was dedicated to Marvin...

Mar 5, 2022

STOW - Joseph Michael Rondinelli, age 68, of Stow, passed away at home on March 5, 2022, with his family by his side. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the cherished son of the late Ernest and Beatrice Rondinelli; the loving husband of Mario Caliri; devoted father to Amy Jo (John) Boresi and Michael (Kousalya) Rondinelli; proud grandfather to Gabriella...

Mar 4, 2022

STOW - The family of Fred O. Wands is saddened to announce the passing of their loved one on Friday, March 4, 2022. Fred was born October 31, 1946, and grew up in Kent. He graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School in 1964 and went on to serve his country in the U.S. Navy for the next four years. Fred...

Mar 4, 2022

Obituary of Duane V. Peterson STOW - Duane V. Peterson, 91, went to be with the Lord and his beloved wife, Catherine on March 4, 2022. Born in Indianapolis, IN to Paul V. and Dorothy Smith Peterson, he was a veteran of the U.S. Naval Reserve and U.S. Navy, entering into service via the V6 program at the University of...

Mar 4, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN - Jean Rae (Griffiths) Jones, 94, died March 4, 2022.

Born in Youngstown, she was a resident of Stow since 2018. Jean retired from the Youngstown City Schools as a Librarian after 38 years. She was a member of Highway Tabernacle Church for over 70 years. Jean graduated from The Rayen School in 1946. She loved...

Mar 2, 2022

Obituary of John A. Gussey John A. Gussey, 56, died March 2, 2022. Born in Akron, John was a lifetime area resident, an avid Ohio State fan, and had been employed with Landmark Plastics for 25 years. Preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth, and father, John Joseph Gussey, he is survived by his son, John; mother, Sharon Collins; sister,...

Mar 1, 2022

Obituary of Alvin T. Whetsel CUYAHOGA FALLS - Alvin T. Whetsel, 90, died March 1, 2022. Born in Mt. Pleasant, PA, he was a resident of Cuyahoga Falls, and a U.S. Air Force veteran. Alvin had been employed with the Ford Motor Company as a machinist, retiring in 1996. He was a member of Steeles Corner Community Church and the...

Feb 27, 2022

Obituary of Merle Edward Wise, Jr. STOW - Merle Edward Wise, Jr., 94, passed away on February 27, 2022. Born June 21, 1927, in Orange, N.J. and raised in northern New Jersey, he was the oldest of four brothers. He left school after the sixth grade to help support his family after his parents separated, by working as a tire...

Feb 26, 2022

Obituary of Janet D. Crnkovich HUDSON - Janet D. Crnkovich, 92, died February 26, 2022. Born February 17th, 1930, in Mansfield, Ohio, she was the youngest of Ralph C. Dickson and Lois Finney Dickson's eight children. She graduated from Lexington High School and eventually moved to Cleveland where she worked at the Standard Oil Building. Once married, Janet shifted her...

Feb 25, 2022

Obituary of Wilmer Franklin Jacoby STOW - Wilmer Franklin Jacoby (Bill), 94, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 25, 2022. Born in Copley, OH, he was a resident of Stow since 1962. Wilmer was a faithful member of the Chapel for over 50 years, where he served as a deacon. He was a...

Feb 24, 2022

Obituary of Alfred F. Bonacci STOW - Alfred F. "Fred" Bonacci, 63, died February 24, 2022. Born in Akron, Fred was a longtime and active resident of Stow, where he was a member of Redemption Chapel. He also served as past-president of the Stow-Munroe Falls Booster Club and of the Stow-Munroe Falls School Board. After retiring from BP Oil, Fred...

Feb 20, 2022

Obituary of Patricia Mae Shreffler Eichler CUYAHOGA FALLS - Patricia Mae Shreffler Eichler, 79, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away at 5:00 AM February 20, 2022, at Sunrise of Cuyahoga Falls. She was born April 7, 1942, in Titusville, PA to the late Jay and Jennie (Ghering) Shreffler. Patricia was a graduate of Jackson-Milton High School and Kent State University. She...