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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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Sandra Scofield Bartz

Sandra Scofield Bartz

Jun 13, 2021

HUDSON - Sandra V. Scofield Bartz, (also known as "Sandy"), went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on June 13, 2021, at age 78. As a longtime resident of Hudson, Ohio, she was an educator, writer, speaker, wife, mother, and grandmother. Her life began in Detroit, MI on September 21, 1942. At age 8, her family...

Helen J. Stiftar

Helen J. Stiftar

Jun 11, 2021

Obituary of Helen J. Stiftar CUYAHOGA FALLS - Helen J. Stiftar, nee Jaksa, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021, at the age of 92 after a long and agonizing battle with Alzheimer's disease. Unless you knew Helen before her illness, you really can't understand how sad this really is. Helen was born and raised in Cleveland...

Mark Keen

Mark Keen

Jun 11, 2021

STOW - Mark Keen, 57, born November 16, 1963, to Kenneth and Euyvonne (nee Hess) Keen, died June 11, 2021. Born in Akron, Mark was raised in Cuyahoga Falls, graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School, and had been a member of the Summit Bowling League. Preceded in death by his father, Kenneth, he is survived by his mother, Euyvonne Keen;...

Patricia Ann Martis

Patricia Ann Martis

Jun 9, 2021

Obituary of Patricia Ann Martis HUDSON - Patricia A. Martis, 71, died June 9, 2021. Born in Cleveland and raised in Parma, she was a resident of Stow for 33 years and Hudson since 2014. Patricia graduated Magna Cum Laude from St. John Cantius High School in 1966 and went on to receive her bachelor's degree in accounting from Cleveland...

Janice K. (Thompson) Burgy

Janice K. (Thompson) Burgy

Jun 7, 2021

Obituary of Janice K. (Thompson) Burgy If you're reading this, then I must have died. I passed away on June 7, 2021 after a four-year battle with cancer. I was born on March 17, 1949 in Cumberland, Maryland to Thomas and Edith Thompson. My sister, Joyce, was already here, so I had no say in the matter but will tell...

Terry A. Winters

Terry A. Winters

Jun 6, 2021

Obituary of Terry A. Winters MUNROE FALLS - Theresa Winters, 77, died June 6, 2021. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, she was a resident of Munroe Falls since 1994. After some time rising through the secretarial ranks at Goodyear and Terex, she helped manage the family tax business for 50 years. Unsurpassed in her devotion to family, Theresa was a kindhearted...

Milford Darrell Digman

Milford Darrell Digman

Jun 5, 2021

Obituary of Milford Darrell Digman MUNROE FALLS - Milford Darrell Digman, born April 2, 1928, joined his loving wife, Avagene, his children, Jeanada Shalene, Darlene Digman, and Milford (Mel) Digman, seven brothers and one sister, in heaven on June 5, 2021. Mr. Digman had been a Munroe Falls resident since 1965 and retired from the Ford Motor Company after 31...

Ardelle R. Harrell

Ardelle R. Harrell

Jun 4, 2021

Obituary of Ardelle R. Harrell Ardelle R. Harrell, 89, of Euclid, died June 4, 2021. Born in Cleveland, she retired from the Euclid Public School District after 25 years of service. Ardelle enjoyed Cleveland Indians baseball, often listening on the radio and watching television in another room. She also enjoyed vacationing at Put-In-Bay, sewing, counted cross stitch, and ceramics. Most...

Michael Paul Busch

Michael Paul Busch

Jun 3, 2021

Obituary of Michael Paul Busch CUYAHOGA FALLS - Michael P. Busch, 38, died June 3, 2021. Michael had a strong life force: adventurous, out-going, and fun-seeking. He was an avid Jacksonville Jaguars fan. He enjoyed playing guitar, piano, and singing. He also delighted in hanging with his friends from the "Southern Road" crew to his colleagues at Hattie Larlham Caf...

Ann M. Meyer-Steinheiser

Ann M. Meyer-Steinheiser

Jun 1, 2021

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Ann M. Meyer-Steinheiser, 72, died June 1, 2021. Born in West Point, NY, she was a resident of Cuyahoga Falls since 2005. Annie had been a professional actress and singer most of her life, she traveled and sang across the United States in her early years and continued her singing career in the Church in 1982 forming...

James Leon Crosier

James Leon Crosier

Jun 1, 2021

Obituary of James Leon Crosier STOW - James L. Crosier, 88, lost his battle with cancer on June 1, 2021. Born in Akron, he was a lifetime Stow resident, a United States Marine Corps veteran and had founded Crosier Trenching Service in 1964. Along with his wife Shirley, he also opened Gateway Fireplace Shoppe in 1983. Mr. Crosier was a...

Virginia U. "Ginny" Lawson

Virginia U. "Ginny" Lawson

May 29, 2021

Obituary of Virginia U. Lawson STOW - Virginia U. Lawson "Ginny", beloved mother and grandmother, died Saturday, May 29, 2021 at the home of her daughter. Virginia was born February 22, 1930 in Pittsburgh PA., and was named Anna Virginia after her mother, but went by "Ginny". She was the daughter of the late Albert and Anna Karns Utz, who...

Teri Heer

Teri Heer

May 29, 2021

Teri R. Heer, 55, died peacefully at home on May 29, 2021. Born in Warren, Ohio and raised in Lordstown, Ohio, Teri received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Geology from Kent State University, and then she worked for Ohio EPA cleaning up hazardous waste sites for 25 years. After meeting her husband, John Heer, she realized her calling was...

Eleanor Lucille Mcmillen

Eleanor Lucille Mcmillen

May 27, 2021

Obituary of Eleanor Lucille McMillen "Together Forever" Eleanor L. McMillen, 91, died on May 27, 2021. She was a 1947 graduate of Stow High School, then Akron City Hospital School of Nursing in 1950. She worked at KSU Health Center. She married her high school sweetheart, Dave, in 1950 and raised four children in Stow. After they retired, she and...

Charles Roy "Chuck" Bennett

Charles Roy "Chuck" Bennett

May 27, 2021

Obituary of Charles Roy Bennett It is with great sadness that the family of Chuck Bennett announces his passing on May 27, 2021. He will be lovingly missed by his wife of 18 years, Tina and his son Alex. Born in Ravenna on August 13, 1966, he was a resident of Stow since 2002. He was a member of St....

William G. Meredith

William G. Meredith

May 23, 2021

Obituary of William G. Meredith STOW - On Sunday, May 23, 2021, William passed away at the age of 88 to join his beloved wife, Dorothy, who passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Born in Akron, he was a resident of Stow since 1957. He served as a corporal in the U.S. Army during the Korean War where he was...

Mary Jean Kus

Mary Jean Kus

May 19, 2021

Obituary of Mary Jean Kus Mary Jean Kus went home to be with the Lord on May 19, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband Bob to whom she was married for 71 years. Also preceding her in death were her daughter Jeanette Downey, (who died on the same day in 2007), son-in-law Rich Murray, and brother James....

David Farrell

David Farrell

May 19, 2021

HUDSON - David Frederick Farrell, Jr., 24, left this world too early May 19, 2021. He died of a fatal heart attack the day before his 25th birthday. Born and raised in Hudson, Ohio, David was a 2010 graduate of Seton Catholic School, and 2014 graduate of Hudson High School. He went on to receive his bachelor’s degree in horticulture...

Kenneth L. Wyckoff, Jr.

Kenneth L. Wyckoff, Jr.

May 19, 2021

STOW - Ken Wyckoff, USCG, crossed the bar, N8WWG "silent key" 74, passed away May 19, 2021, at the age of 74 with Cathy, his soulmate, by his side. He was born August 2, 1946, to the late Kenneth, Sr. and Leona (Brown) Wyckoff. Ken was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Jeanette Smith, who praised him for his patience...

Dorothy J. Meredith

Dorothy J. Meredith

May 18, 2021

Obituary of Dorothy J. Meredith STOW - Dorothy J. Meredith, 87, died May 18, 2021. Dorothy was born in Hellertown, PA, and moved to Stow as a very young child. She was a graduate of Stow High School and a loving homemaker. Dorothy enjoyed Tai chi, golfing, bowling, gardening, and hiking. She was also an avid Cleveland Indians fan. Preceded...

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