Ella Mae Coughenour
Mar 18, 2021
Ella Mae Coughenour (Platt), 97, peacefully passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021. She was born in Somerset, PA and the last of the living children, of the five, of Jacob and Elsie Platt. Surviving are her loving daughter Bonnie Eckley; grandson Scot Vaughan; great-grandsons, Tyler and Justin Vaughan; step-grandchildren, Karen (Darryl) Demeter and David (Debbie) Eckley; many nieces and...
Robert James Skinner, Sr.
Mar 18, 2021
STOW - Robert J. Skinner, Sr., 62, died March 18, 2021. Born in Akron, he was a resident of Stow since 1983. Robert had been employed with Advance Solutions in the retail division. He was a member of the Stow Police Reserve and an avid fan of the Indians, Cavs, Browns and The Ohio State Buckeyes. Robert enjoyed coaching soccer...
David Lenington, Jr.
Mar 17, 2021
MUNROE FALLS - David N. Lenington, Jr., 58, passed away March 17, 2021. Born in Akron, he was a lifetime area resident, graduated from Weaver School and had worked for Weaver Industries. Davey was loved by all, certainly “one of a kind” and most known for his love of music. He will be missed by many. He is survived by...
Richard Snyder
Mar 16, 2021
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Richard A. Snyder, 83, died peacefully with family by his side March 16, 2021. Born in Apollo, PA, he was a resident of Cuyahoga Falls since 2019, and resided in Aurora for the preceding 34 years. Richard served as an Airman First Class in the U.S. Air Force. He had been employed with Chrysler Motor Company as...
Katherine Draper Miller Kolliner
Mar 13, 2021
Katherine “Katie” Draper Miller Kolliner died Saturday evening, March 13, 2021, from complications related to COVID-19. Katie was born May 1, 1951, to Dr. James and Josephine Miller in Madison, Wisconsin. She graduated with honors from both Carleton College and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. She and her husband, Andrew, moved to Ohio in 1978. For many...
James Gordon Willey
Mar 12, 2021
WINSTON-SALEM, NC - James “Jim” Gordon Willey, age 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 12, 2021 in Winston-Salem, NC. Jim was born June 19, 1932 in Akron, OH, to James A. and Sophia J. Willey. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 66 years, Mary Shockey Willey. Also surviving are numerous cousins in GA, OH, PA...
Joan Amaryllis Palmer
Mar 11, 2021
Joan Amaryllis (Mazzola) Palmer, 90 years old, went to be in Heaven with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 11, 2021. She passed at home with her family surrounding her. She was born in Akron, Ohio on August 18, 1930. As a child she grew up in North Hill. After graduating from North High School, she had many...
Joseph Mcleland
Mar 9, 2021
MUNROE FALLS - Joseph C. McLeland passed away March 9th, 2021, just short of his 94th birthday. He was born March 15th, 1927 in Plainfield, Indiana to Sherman and Ruth [Tobias] McLeland. His family moved to Akron where he graduated from East High School in 1945. Joseph proudly served his country enlisting in the Navy where he was Honorably Discharged...
Karl "Ed" Kube
Mar 9, 2021
Karl “Ed” Kube, 93, went to heaven on March 9th in his home under the tender care of his daughters. The family joked that he needed about seven weeks of space from his wife, Maggie, after 67 years of marriage, but after a little time, he missed her too much and was ready to be by her side again. Maggie...
Howard Tuber
Mar 6, 2021
Howard J. Tuber, 75, met God’s glorious gaze March 6, 2021. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he grew up in Canton, where he graduated from Glenwood High School. Howard was a resident of Cuyahoga Falls, where he made a wonderful home for his family and entertained many family and friends. He served as a 1st Lieutenant in the United States Army...
David Allen Hervey
Mar 5, 2021
David Allen Hervey, of Stow, passed away peacefully March 5, 2021. David was born in Jefferson, Ohio on June 18, 1945. His family soon made Stow their home. David played football and threw the shot put on the track team. He then attended Cleveland Community College before beginning a decades long career working for the City of Stow, ending as...
James Everett Buxton
Mar 4, 2021
HUDSON - James Everett Buxton, 86, passed away at the Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center surrounded by his family, March 4, 2021. Jim was born in 1934 in Ellicottville, New York to Anna and Everett Buxton. He was raised in Warren, Ohio and graduated from Warren G. Harding High School in 1952. Jim went on to attend Case Western...
Donna Sechrist
Mar 4, 2021
HUDSON - Donna Sechrist, 85, died March 4, 2021. Born in Cleveland, she was a resident of Stow and Hudson for many years and had retired as a French teacher from Nordonia High School in 1994. A longtime member of Riverside Alliance Church, she played the organ there and was involved in women’s ministries. Donna also enjoyed reading, sewing, and...
Sibyl Lockard
Feb 24, 2021
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Sibyl Rae Lockard, 80, died February 24, 2021. Born in Akron, she was a lifetime area resident, retiring from Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital after many years as the Director of Volunteer Services and Gift Shop Manager. Sibyl was kind, always smiling, a talented artist, cake decorator, and card creator. She was a master online shopper before it...
Benjamin Basone
Feb 24, 2021
AKRON - Benjamin S. Basone, 80, went home to be with the Lord February 24, 2021. Born in Akron, he was a lifelong area resident. Benjamin had been employed with B & W as a draftsman, retiring after more than 40 years of service. He was a member of The Chapel, Green Campus. Benjamin enjoyed woodworking, serving at The Chapel...
Mary Ellen Mckinley Harlow
Feb 22, 2021
MUNROE FALLS - Mary Ellen McKinley Harlow Born in Kankakee, Illinois August 7, 1931 to Fowler and Edith (née Stitzel) McKinley, she was the older sister of Bill McKinley and a cousin of President William McKinley. Mary Ellen entered into new life on February 22, 2021 at the age of 89. After graduating from Kankakee High School, she followed in...
Bonnie Karlson
Feb 21, 2021
STOW - Bonnie L. Karlson, 81, went home to be with the Lord February 21, 2021. She was a resident of Stow for over 60 years and a member of St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church since 1961. Bonnie served at Good Neighbors and was a member of the J.O.Y Group. Preceded in death by her husband, James, she is survived by...
Roger Dale Myers
Feb 21, 2021
Roger Dale Myers, 65, passed away Sunday, February 21st at his home in Springfield, OH. Originally from Stow, Roger made friends quickly and was often the life of the party. He was very passionate about Cleveland/Ohio Sports, NASCAR, and NHRA. He enjoyed spending time with his family and loved animals, having had many canine companions through the years. He was...
Mary Alice Frank
Feb 20, 2021
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Mary Alice (Bender) Frank went peacefully home to the Lord on February 20, 2021 at The Gardens of Cuyahoga Falls at the age of 85. She was the daughter of Harold and Clara Bender and was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband Richard (Dick) and son Mark Harold, and her brothers and sisters. She...
Joanne Murphy
Feb 17, 2021
Joanne Murphy, of Stow, went home to be with the Lord on February 17, 2021. She actively represented her faith through education and providing care to others. Joanne was a Eucharistic Minister, PSR and Sunday School teacher, Interfaith Care Giver, part of the Hospital Patient Ministry, served as a funeral greeter, and was an active member of her church. Joanne...
