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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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Charles Schmidt
Feb 16, 2021
CLEVELAND - Charles M. (Charlie) Schmidt, P.E., passed away on February 16, 2021 at The Cleveland Clinic following a long battle with COPD. Born in Charles City IA on April 29, 1937 to the late Earl M. Schmidt and Patricia (Amy) Anderson, Charlie was a resident of Iowa City, IA, Barberton, Boston Heights, Walton Hills, Sagamore Hills, and Orange. A...
Carole Monteith
Feb 16, 2021
Carole R. Monteith, 63, of Peninsula, passed away February 16, 2021 with her daughter and son at her side. Born in Randolph, she was a resident of Peninsula since 2013. Carole was a devoted wife and mother. She fought through many health problems throughout her life and still stayed strong and positive. Her smile and laughter lit up the whole...
Joan Freeman
Feb 15, 2021
Joan “Joanie, Joanne” Freeman touched many lives in her 91 years and departed this earth on February 15, 2021 from consequences related to the Covid-19 virus Joan was born on February 13, 1930 to Raymond and Edith Halloran. Even as a young child, she was forever curious, always learning, and quick to formulate her own ideas about, well, everything. At...
Charles Faust
Feb 15, 2021
Charles James Faust (Charlie), 57, of Stow, OH, passed away on February 15, 2021 after a brave battle with cancer. Loving husband of Anne Faust (Deppert), son of Kathleen (Kathy) M. Faust and the late John J. Faust, little brother of Mark (Jana), uncle to Jamie, John Jr. and Jenel Faust, son-in-law of Joseph and Joan Deppert. Charlie was born...
Anthony Gatto, Sr.
Feb 13, 2021
Anthony Gatto, 94, of Akron, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on February 13, 2021.
He was the proud owner and president of Apex Electric Supply Company, Akron, Ohio, started in 1968. Until the very day of his death, he was actively involved in the day-to-day operations, coming into Apex every day, which became his real home. He had...
Vincent Slentz
Feb 13, 2021
Vincent L. Slentz, 91, of Silver Lake, died February 13, 2021. He was born in Henry County on June 20, 1929 to Roy S. Slentz and Byrde E. (Miller) Slentz. Vince graduated from Liberty Center High School in 1947 and from Bowling Green State University in 1957. He served in the Air Force of the United States from September 1950...
Jack Edward Dowler
Feb 13, 2021
STOW – Jack Edward Dowler, Jr., 73, died February 13, 2021. Born in Burgettstown, PA he was a resident of Stow since 1978, and a U.S. Naval Corps veteran, serving in the Vietnam War. Jack had been employed with Ford Motor Co. at the Walton Hills Stamping Plant, retiring in 2007. He was an avid Ohio State fan who enjoyed...
Walter Robert Talalas
Feb 12, 2021
UNIONTOWN - Walter Robert Talalas, 81, entered the arms of our loving Lord on Friday, February 12, 2021 after a short battle with cancer. Walt was born April 27, 1939 in Lawrence Township, Ohio to Walter and Nell (Fryger) Talalas. He grew up in Canal Fulton but lived his adult life in Uniontown, Ohio. He was a graduate of SS....
Joseph Teramano
Feb 10, 2021
Joseph L. Teramano, passed away on February 10, 2021, surrounded by his family at his beloved home in Hudson, Ohio. He was 91 years young. The best son, brother, husband, father, father-in-law, Papa, Great Papa, uncle, cousin and friend to those who knew and loved him. Joe was born on July 30, 1929 in the Little Italy neighborhood of Cleveland,...
Larry Harter
Feb 10, 2021
SILVER LAKE – Larry L. Harter, 79, died February 10, 2021. Born in Independence, he was a resident of Silver Lake since 2005, and a U.S. Navy veteran. Larry had been employed with Roadway as a truck driver, retiring in 2006. He was an avid car show enthusiast, but his greatest joy was spending time with his family. Preceded in...
Paula Ellen Olds-Hill
Feb 7, 2021
CUYAHOGA FALLS – Paula Ellen Olds-Hill, 55, passed away February 7, 2021 following a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Rochester, NY, she was the daughter of the late Jeanette and Robert Olds Jr. Paula had been employed with Allstate as a Portfolio Risk Sr. Associate, where she celebrated 20 years of employment in fall of 2020. Paula was...
Lou Meadows
Feb 5, 2021
Lou Meadows made her journey home to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, February 5, 2021. She was a lifetime resident of the Akron area. Lou’s most cherished role in life was that of being devoted to her family, at which she excelled to the highest degree. The way she enjoyed expressing her love to friends and family...
Richard (Dick) Mains
Feb 5, 2021
STOW - Richard (Dick) D. Mains, 90, of Stow passed away on February 5, 2021. He was born on August 25, 1930 in Akron, Ohio. Graduating from North High School in 1948, he went on to complete coursework at The University of Akron and then attended Ohio Northern University, where he earned a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree. Along with his...
Steven Mitchell
Feb 2, 2021
FAIRLAWN - Husband, father, grandfather, small business owner and retired jeweler, Steven A. Mitchell, 79, was with loved ones when he peacefully passed away February 2, 2021. His battle with Alzheimer's disease demonstrated his courage in facing life challenges with kindness and optimism. He was born in Fairmont, West Virginia to the late Stephen and Annalee Wasarovich. Steven would later...
Harriet Habeck
Feb 1, 2021
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Harriet L. Habeck (nee Phillips), passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Monday February 1, 2021. Harriet was born on September 2, 1924, and grew up in Goodyear Heights, Akron, Ohio. She met and married her husband, Bruce W. Habeck, while both worked at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. They soon...
James Hepler
Feb 1, 2021
CUYAHOGA FALLS - James A. Hepler, 85, died February 1, 2021. Born in Centerville, PA on July 3, 1935, he was a standout athlete and football player in high school, was a resident of Cuyahoga Falls since 1956, a U.S. Army Reserve veteran serving through Ft. Knox, and had retired as a tool and die maker from Ford Motor Co....
Andrea Watson
Jan 29, 2021
SILVER LAKE - Andrea R. Watson passed away on January 29, 2021. Born in 1944 in Youngstown, Ohio, Andrea lived in Silver Lake, Ohio for more than 40 years. Andrea was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Esther (Bruss) Toth, and two brothers, Roland Toth, and Darold Toth. Andrea enjoyed a decades-long career in real estate and land...
Robert Shaheen
Jan 27, 2021
STOW - Robert E. Shaheen, 74, died January 27, 2021. Born in Akron, he was a resident of Stow since 1974. Bob graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High school in 1965, attended Kent State University, and was a U.S. Naval Air veteran. Bob was a career mechanic and auto body man working alongside his son, Randy, at RES Autos. He was...
George Stovalosky
Jan 26, 2021
STOW – George Stovalosky, 101, passed away on January 26, 2021. Born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to the late John and Mary (Kohuth) Stovalosky. George was a veteran of the United States Army and served during WWII. He has been a residence of Stow since 1974. George was a salesman for Cavalier, Gulling, and Wilson in Cleveland, and worked for Apples...
Judith Ann Isom
Jan 24, 2021
STOW - Judith Ann (Reed, Mathews) Isom went home to Jesus on January 24, 2021 at the age of 80. She struggled for several years with multiple health issues, then contracted the COVID-19 virus in early January. Judy was born in May 1940 to George and Marguerite Reed in Mt. Vernon, Ohio. She attended Mt. Vernon High School and then...
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