Margie T. Easterling
Aug 30, 2022
STOW - Margie T. Easterling, 79, a beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, died August 30, 2022. Born in Mechanicsburg, Ohio, she left the farm for greener pastures and was a longtime Stow resident. Margie is survived by her daughters, Hollys (Heath) Hall and Laura (John) Wieland, and grandchildren, Austin (Emily) Hall, Emma (Harrison) Dalby, Jonah Wieland, and Julia...
Margaret Ellen Kelly Hardy
Aug 25, 2022
Margaret Ellen Kelly Hardy (92 years old) July 9th, 1930 – August 25th, 2022
Beloved wife of Ronald Hardy of Stow; children, Kathy Galo Gatian, Mike Galo (Cheri), Dan Galo (Judy); stepchildren, Ron Hardy (Christy), LuAnn Wirebaugh (Gene Kapity), Cherie Starcher, Rick Hardy (Sharon); 18 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren, and the aunt of many.
She was...
Christine M. Shambaugh
Aug 22, 2022
BOSTON HEIGHTS - Christine M. Shambaugh, 50, died August 22, 2022. Born in Akron, she was a resident of Boston Heights and a graduate of Woodridge High School. Christine had been employed with Summit DD as a care provider. She had attended First United Methodist Church in Cuyahoga Falls and Christine enjoyed cooking and taking care of others. Preceded...
Joyce M. (Fairfax) Mcbrayer
Aug 21, 2022
STOW - Joyce M. (Fairfax) McBrayer, 82, passed away August 21, 2022. Joyce was born in Akron, Ohio, to Clarence R. and Hazel O. Nutt. Growing up in Lawrenceburg, TN, she attended school in a one room schoolhouse. She moved back to Ohio with her family to attend high school.
Mom was very bright and humble, skipping...
John Anthony Berdy, Jr.
Aug 20, 2022
“Take not more than you give along the way and above all, serve this world with honor and compassion . . . so when you make your mark on the earth, let it be the mark of a good man.” W. Moeller. TALLMADGE - John Anthony Berdy, Jr., made his mark on this earth as a really good man. Steadfast...
Chelliah Rathinam Richmonds (C.R.R.)
Aug 19, 2022
Psalms 90:12 - Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Chelliah Rathinam Richmonds (C.R.R.), a beloved father, husband, son, brother, grandpa, and great grandpa went home to be with his Lord on August 19, 2022. He was born at home in a village in Tamil Nadu, India in 1939, and was 8...
Louellyn C. Robinson
Aug 18, 2022
STOW - Louellyn C. Robinson, 85, died August 18, 2022. Born in Mansfield, she was a resident of Stow since 1969, a graduate of Kent State University and had been employed as a teacher in Columbus and Lorain schools. For 10 years, she was the organist at Grandview Methodist Church in Cuyahoga Falls prior to becoming a member of...
Audra F. Shallenberger (Patterson)
Aug 17, 2022
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Audra F. Shallenberger, (Patterson), 89, went to be with her Savior on August 17th, 2022. Born in Akron, Ohio, on July 10, 1933, to Clyde and Amma Patterson, she was a lifetime area resident having lived in Stow since 1971, prior to moving to Cuyahoga Falls. Audra was a product of the Akron Public Schools, and...
Margaret "Carolyn" (Hudson) Dryden
Aug 16, 2022
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Margaret "Carolyn" (Hudson) Dryden, 89, of Ravenna left this world peacefully on Tuesday, Aug 16, 2022. She was born October 26, 1932, in Woodsfield, OH, to the late Bertha (Stoehr) and Arlie Hudson, and was a loving sister to the late Ruth (Hudson) Young. She lived and raised her children in Ravenna, OH, and had fond...
Theodore J. Andrico
Aug 12, 2022
KENT - Theodore J. Andrico, 85, died August 12, 2022. Born in Akron, he was a U.S. Army veteran, serving as a medic with the 82nd Airborne. After retiring as a photo engraver from Quad/QuebecorArcata Graphics in Buffalo, New York, he returned to the area in 2013. Mr. Andrico had attended First Baptist Church of Tallmadge. Preceded in death...
Dorothy D. Watt
Aug 12, 2022
HUDSON - Dorothy D. Watt, 95, passed away August 12, 2022, from complications of Covid. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, W. Doyle Watt, Jr., and her daughter, Carol Klepinger. She is survived by her children, David Watt (Diana), Mary Watt (Peter Schultz), and Kevin Watt (Sara Jones); her son-in-law, Steven Klepinger; her grandchildren,...
Larry R. Tawney, Sr.
Aug 11, 2022
ROOTSTOWN - Larry R. Tawney, Sr., 73, passed away August 11, 2022. Born in Edinburg, he was a resident of Portage County after his military service. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in 101st Airborne Division during the Vietnam War. Larry was a jack of all trades, hard worker, and neighborly. He really enjoyed hunting, fishing, and practical...
Sandra Y. Vodney
Aug 11, 2022
MUNROE FALLS - Sandra Y. Vodney, 85, died August 11, 2022. Born in Dilliner, Pennsylvania, she had retired from Terex (GM) and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her parents, John and Elizabeth Hixon; brother, John Hixon, Jr., she is survived by her son, William L. Vodney, III; daughter, Deborah (Donald) Vasbinder; four...
Dr. Ganeswara Rao Rapaka, Mbbs, Dtm&H
Aug 10, 2022
TO VIEW THE LIVESTREAM FUNERAL SERVICE OF DR. RAPAKA, ON AUGUST 12, 2022, AT 11:30 AM, PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW: https://vimeo.com/740200812/67b40883b2
STOW - Dr. Ganeswara Rao Rapaka, MBBS, DTM&H, 74, died on August 10, 2022. 2 Timothy 4:7-8: I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in...
Leonard "Paul" Brannon
Aug 9, 2022
NEW FRANKLIN - Leonard “PAUL” Brannon, (92 years old), died on August 9, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was a Korean War Veteran. He is preceded in death by his wife, Kate (Lucy) Brannon, and they were married for 60 years. He is survived by his four daughters, Connie Brannon, Sharon Hardy-Smith (Paul), Betty Bramlett (Larry), and Tina McNatt...
Carl H. (Sonny) Esker
Aug 9, 2022
STOW - Carl H. “Sonny” Esker, 87, passed away while surrounded by his loving family on August 9, 2022. Born in Akron, he was a resident of Stow since 1967. Carl had been employed with Cintas in several leadership roles for over 20 years before retirement. He was a member of Saint Joseph Parish. Carl loved cars, had many...
Philip P. Kamlowsky
Aug 8, 2022
STOW - Philip P. Kamlowsky, 78, died August 8, 2022.
Born in Akron, he was a Stow resident since 1973, and for over 49 years, served his communities as a trusted and respected pharmacist. He began his career at McKenney Pharmacy prior to owning and operating Temple Square Pharmacy in North Hill. In 2016, he...
Ester Cay
Aug 8, 2022
To view the livestream funeral services of Mrs. Cay on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at 11:00 AM, please click the links below:
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STOW - Ester Cay, 80 years old, died August 8, 2022, peacefully at home surround by family. Born in Laguna, Philippines, Ester was a...
Jane (Haley) Osman
Aug 7, 2022
To view the livestream funeral service of Jane (Haley) Osman on Thursday, August 18, 2022, at 11:00 AM, please click the link below:
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STOW - Jane (Haley) Osman passed peacefully at her home of 68 years on the day after her 92nd birthday. She was born in Kent and moved to Stow when she...
Janice L. Brechtelsbauer
Aug 7, 2022
Stow - Janice L. Brechtelsbauer passed away August 7, 2022. She is survived by her sons, Joel, Jon (Lori), James (Teri), and Jeremy (Andrea); eleven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; sister, Gloria (Don) Lay, and brother, David (Laura) Hancock. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joshua, and her son, Jeffrey. Janice was born on August 27, 1936, in...
