Vivian Jean Mills
Mar 15, 2020
Obituary of Vivian Jean Mills Vivian Jean (Byers) Mills, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020, at the Hudson Grande Senior Living facility in Hudson, OH. As to her age, she always said, when asked, "I'm as old as my little finger, and little older than my teeth." And that is how we will keep it. Born and raised in...
Thomas H. Castner
Mar 14, 2020
Obituary of Thomas H. Castner STOW -- Thomas H. Castner, 87, died March 14, 2020. Born in Akron, he was a U.S. Air Force veteran and had retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber after 45 years service. Preceded in death by his wife, Mary Kay (Kehrle); parents, Albert and Louise (Mills), and brother Raymond. He is survived by daughters, Meg...
Robert Amos Somers
Mar 14, 2020
Obituary of Robert Amos Somers TALLMADGE - Robert A. Somers, 85, passed away in his sleep at home March 14, 2020. He was born in Clarksburg, WV and was a lifelong Stow area resident. Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in San Diego and aboard the U.S.S. Ticonderoga. He was the best husband and father, doting on...
Patsy Gail Gaebelein
Mar 13, 2020
Obituary of Patsy Gail Gaebelein We grieve the loss of Patsy Gaebelein, who died on March 13, 2020, she was 58 and a graduate of Stow High School. Patsy is survived by her mother, Patsy Rosser; loving husband Mark; her five children, Louis, Tim and Erica Scherer, and Mark and Lucas Gaebelein; grandchildren, and brother Jasper "Bub" Rosser. Patsy lived...
Gerald R. "Jerry" Hurd
Mar 11, 2020
Obituary of Gerald R. Hurd STOW - Gerald R. "Jerry" Hurd, 89, went home to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 11, 2020. Jerry was born in Cuyahoga Falls on February 13, 1931, the youngest of Charles Everett and Ruth I (McKenzie) Hurd. He graduated Westminster College with degrees in theology, philosophy, and psychology. He was drafted into...
Henry Glen Knight
Mar 11, 2020
Obituary of Henry Glen Knight STOW - Henry G. Knight, 81, passed away March 11, 2020 at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Belington, WV to the late Birdsell and Ethel Knight. Henry retired from Chrysler in Twinsburg after 30 years of service. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, attending car shows with...
Clayton Teeters
Mar 11, 2020
Obituary of Clayton Teeters Clayton Teeters, 87, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2020 with his wife of 59 years, Darlene, at his side. He served in the U.S. Army from 1951-1953 and retired from General Motors after 37 years of service. Additionally, Clayton is survived by his daughters, Carolyn Petrovski (Ted) and Connie Lopez (Karim) and three grandchildren: Jena,...
Michael R. Pekar
Mar 11, 2020
Obituary of Michael R. Pekar CUYAHOGA FALLS - Michael R. Pekar, 68, died March 11, 2020. Born in Akron, he was a longtime Cuyahoga Falls resident and owner of Pekar Music Company. Mike's love of music began with playing guitar at the age of nine. From playing in small regional rock and roll bands, to eventually one that opened for...
Joseph Paul Cefaratti, Jr.
Mar 10, 2020
Obituary of Joseph Paul Cefaratti, Jr. STOW - Joseph Paul Cefaratti, Jr., 79, died March 10, 2020. Born in Cleveland, he was a resident of both Stow and Northfield for over 35 years. He enjoyed fishing, boating, golfing, action movies, leather working, photography, reading books, Cadillac Fleetwood Broughams, opera and Reba McIntyre, steak and potatoes, attending Akron Rubberducks baseball games,...
Karen Sue Gross
Mar 8, 2020
Obituary of Karen Sue Gross Karen (Martin) Gross, 56, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2020, and immediately entered the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Karen was born May 10, 1963 in Dayton, Ohio to Ronald and Doris Martin, who both preceded her in death. Karen graduated from Vandalia-Butler High School and Grace College in Winona Lake,...
Ruth L. Schlossmacher
Mar 4, 2020
Obituary of Ruth L. Schlossmacher HUDSON - Ruth L. Schlossmacher (nee Huber), age 98, of Hudson, OH passed away March 4, 2020. Born in Queens, NY, Ruth also lived 40 years in Florida. Ruth was the beloved wife of the late Rev. Edward J. Schlossmacher; loving mother of Lois (Ernest) Carnes of Hudson and Edward (Joy) Schlossmacher of Arizona; devoted...
Troy Wayne Panella
Mar 4, 2020
Obituary of Troy Wayne Panella STOW - Troy Wayne Panella, 62, died March 4, 2020. Born in Kenosha, WI, he was a resident of Stow since 1969 and graduated from Stow High School in 1975. Troy had been employed with AT&T as an installer, retiring in 2013. He loved to play golf with his friends, which stemmed from his early...
Patricia Reinbolt
Mar 3, 2020
Obituary of Patricia Reinbolt We lost our Patty today, Tuesday, March 3, 2020. She was a precious wife, a caring mother and a delightful grand and great-grandmother. We will miss her quick wit and devilish laugh. Patty was an artist, fabulous cook, crafter and card maker. She felt deeply for all humanity. It was not unusual for her to be...
Fredrick C. Seeley
Mar 2, 2020
Obituary of Fredrick C. Seeley MUNROE FALLS - Fredrick "Fred" Charles Seeley, 70, was called home to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ on March 2, 2020. Born June 4, 1949 in Akron, to the late John and Ella Seeley, Fred graduated from Copley High School in 1968. He married Linda Bland in 1970 and was a lifelong Ohio resident,...
Richard N. Clapp
Mar 2, 2020
Obituary of Richard N. Clapp Richard N. Clapp, 70, died March 2, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Paula, and their daughters Jennifer and Amanda. The only child of Norma and Harry Clapp, Dick was raised in Niles, Ohio. He was a 1971 Hiram College graduate. He received his Master of Education from Kent State University...
Jerry A. Smith
Feb 29, 2020
Obituary of Jerry A. Smith TALLMADGE - Jerry A. Smith, retired executive at B.F. Goodrich Company and retired Chairman of the Board for the BFG Federal Credit Union, passed away February 29, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend Judy; daughter Kathy; grandsons J.D. and Bradley; sister and brother-in-law Yvonne and Gene Bethel; nieces; nephews and...
Michael J. Hoynes, Jr.
Feb 28, 2020
Obituary of Michael J. Hoynes, Jr. CUYAHOGA FALLS - Michael J. Hoynes, Jr., 78, passed away on February 28, 2020. Born February 2, 1942 in Cleveland Heights to the late Michael, Sr. and Vera Marie Hoynes, he graduated from Hoban High School and the University of Akron, and served in the Army National Guard and Reserves as a medic. For...
Paul D. Shook
Feb 28, 2020
Obituary of Paul D. Shook STOW - Paul Douglas Shook, 79, passed away February 28, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born in Akron to Chris and Irene Shook. Paul graduated from Central High School and went on to join the U.S. Marine Reserves. He retired from Ford Motor Co. after 39 years as a tool and die maker....
Marjorie K. Lero
Feb 28, 2020
Obituary of Marjorie K. Lero SILVER LAKE - Marjorie K. Lero, 94, died Feb. 28, 2020 Born in Akron, Ohio, and raised in Akron, Ohio, and Austin, Texas. She attended classes at the University of Texas. While living in Austin, she shared lanes in a bowling alley with a service member who was stationed at a nearby base during World...
Mary M. Groves
Feb 27, 2020
Obituary of Mary M. Groves SILVER LAKE - Mary M. Groves, 84, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2020 in her sleep after a nine-month battle with brain cancer. Born in Terre Haute, IN, she was a Silver Lake resident for 32 years, and longtime member of Holy Family Parish. Mary, a graduate of Akron West High School, enjoyed meeting...
