Obituaries

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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Joseph Cook, Sr.

Joseph Cook, Sr.

Nov 26, 2020

Obituary of Joseph Cook, Sr. STOW - Joseph Cook Sr., 80, died November 26, 2020. Born in West Mifflin, PA, he was a resident of Stow since 1964 and a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Joseph enjoyed fishing, golfing, and mushroom hunting. Preceded in death by wife Noreen (Fisher); siblings, Carolyn, Dutchie. He is survived by daughters, Michelle Simmons,...

Lowell G. Brockway, Jr.

Lowell G. Brockway, Jr.

Nov 25, 2020

Obituary of Lowell G. Brockway, Jr. CUYAHOGA FALLS - Lowell G. Brockway died on November 25, 2020, after a brief battle with cancer. Lowell was born in Urbana, Illinois, on November 4, 1943, to Frances and Lowell Brockway. After graduating with a degree in business from Eastern Illinois University, where he was a member of Alpha Kappa Lambda, he served...

Elizabeth A. Buzaki

Elizabeth A. Buzaki

Nov 24, 2020

Obituary of Elizabeth A. Buzaki CUYAHOGA FALLS - Elizabeth A. Buzaki, 90, died November 24, 2020. Born in Yugoslavia, her family immigrated to the Akron area in 1952, where she met and married Steve Buzaki, Jr. the same year. Before her health declined, Elizabeth enjoyed creating and gifting beautifully crocheted linens to family and friends, as well as sharing her...

Dr. James F. Roach

Dr. James F. Roach

Nov 23, 2020

Obituary of Dr. James F. Roach STOW - Dr. James F. Roach, 71, died November 23, 2020. Born in Akron, he was a lifelong resident of Stow. James had been employed with GenCorp as a physicist, retiring in 1994. He enjoyed tinkering and was an advocate for blood donation. Preceded in death by mother, Genevieve Agnew; father, John Roy Roach;...

Norman E. "Rusty" Walsh, Jr.

Norman E. "Rusty" Walsh, Jr.

Nov 22, 2020

Obituary of Norman E. Walsh, Jr. TALLMADGE - Norman E. "Rusty" Walsh, Jr., 66, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020, while at home surrounded by his loving wife and children. Born in Akron to Norman E. and Frances J. (Brett) Walsh, Rusty was a lifelong resident of Tallmadge, Ohio. Rusty spent much of his childhood and early adulthood training...

Frederick J. Harmel

Frederick J. Harmel

Nov 18, 2020

Obituary of Frederick J. Harmel STOW - Frederick "Fred" J. Harmel, 76, died Wednesday, November 18, 2020. He was born in Pennsylvania, and preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Eve (Milborne) Harmel and brother, Marvin Harmel. Surviving is his loving wife of 56 years, Mariann (Ferrante) Harmel; son, David Harmel; daughter, Michele Harmel; grandchildren, Christine Harmel and Nicholas...

Marie Cassell

Marie Cassell

Nov 18, 2020

Obituary of Marie Cassell STOW - Marie Cassell, 84, died November 18, 2020. Born in Wise, VA, she was a resident of Stow since 1956 and enjoyed playing cards and various games with family and friends. Marie was involved with ceramics as a young mom and loved her family with all she had. Preceded in death by husband, Daril Cassell;...

Rori Ann Kuhns

Rori Ann Kuhns

Nov 16, 2020

Obituary of Rori Ann Kuhns STOW - Rori Ann Kuhns, 51, died November 16, 2020. She was born in Warsaw, New York to Robert Neamon and the late Patricia (Ford) Neamon. Rori was preceded in death by her mother; and her grandparents, Clarence and Teresa Neamon and Gerald and Joyce Ford. Rori is survived by her father and stepmother, Kathleen...

Virginia Ann "Ginny" Elms

Virginia Ann "Ginny" Elms

Nov 15, 2020

Obituary of Virginia Ann Elms HUDSON - Virginia Ann "Ginny" (Werntz) Elms, 87, went Home to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on November 15, 2020. Her legacy spans more than 60 years of faithful service to her Lord, her family, her church and her friends. She leaves her husband of 63 years, William "Bill" Elms; son, John W. Elms;...

Henry Douglas Dannemiller

Henry Douglas Dannemiller

Nov 15, 2020

Obituary of Henry Douglas Dannemiller KENT - Henry D. Dannemiller, 77, died November 15, 2020. Born in Utah, he was a resident of Kent and a U.S. Army veteran. Henry was employed as a manager with Sparkle Market before retiring. He was a devout Catholic and an active member of St. Eugene Catholic Church. Henry enjoyed working outside in his...

Barbara Jean Brown

Barbara Jean Brown

Nov 14, 2020

Obituary of Barbara Jean Brown STOW - Barbara J. Brown, 63, died November 14, 2020. She was born April 2, 1957 in Detroit, MI to the late Basil and Ramona Brown. Barbara was employed with Giant Eagle as a cashier for 24 years, retiring in 2020. She was a member of St. Stephen Lutheran Church and enjoyed cheering for the...

Joan Sloane Coffey

Joan Sloane Coffey

Nov 14, 2020

Obituary of Joan Sloane Coffey HUDSON - Joan Sloane Coffey, 90, died November 14, 2020. Born and raised in Virgie, KY, she met her husband, Rev. Roland Coffey, the love of her life, at Taylor University. Together they raised three sons and served ten churches in five states. Joan loved Jesus, was a lifelong learner, and would laugh until tears...

Robert Noel Fowler

Robert Noel Fowler

Nov 11, 2020

Obituary of Robert Noel Fowler Dr. Robert Noel Fowler died November 11, 2020 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Robert was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on December 23, 1939 to H. Bertram and Edith (ne Farrow) Fowler. A graduate of the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine, he pursued a practice in family medicine before embarking on a long career...

Kevin Vincent

Kevin Vincent

Nov 11, 2020

Obituary of Kevin Vincent STOW - Kevin Vincent, 62, a man beloved by so many, died unexpectedly on November 11, 2020. His death has left a large void in the life of his loving wife, Lynn (nee Spetrino), sister, Debbie (Doug) Shearer, and his children Emily (Shawn) Cohen, Travis (Colleen) Vincent, and Michael Vincent (Laine Keener). He was preceded in...

James W. Dager

James W. Dager

Nov 11, 2020

Obituary of James W. Dager MUNROE FALLS - James W. Dager, 83, died November 11, 2020. Born in Canton, James was a resident of Munroe Falls since 1977, a U.S. Army veteran, a member of St. Eugene Catholic Church, and had retired from Eaton Corporation in 1999. He was an avid reader, enjoyed golf and attending Hall of Fame meetings,...

Debra Lynn Drake

Debra Lynn Drake

Nov 9, 2020

Obituary of Debra Lynn Drake STOW - Debra Lynn Drake, whose birthday was, (say it with us), November 7, 1962, passed from this life due to Alzheimer's Disease on November 9, 2020. After graduating from Weaver High School in 1983, she worked for Weaver Industries for 31 years until her retirement. She spent her winters in Florida and her summers...

Therese Marie Long

Therese Marie Long

Nov 8, 2020

Obituary of Therese Marie Long Therese Marie Long (Bedell) Therese Long of Stow, Ohio, died peacefully on November 8, 2020 in Fairlawn, Ohio at the age of 94. Therese most recently was a resident of The Village of St. Edward in Fairlawn, Ohio. Therese was born on January 1, 1926 in Oklahoma. Her family eventually moved to Cuyahoga Falls where...

Jean Fay Kallenbach

Jean Fay Kallenbach

Nov 2, 2020

Obituary of Jean Fay Kallenbach STOW - Jean F. Kallenbach, 89, died November 2, 2020. Born in Akron, she was a resident of Stow since 1981. Jean had been employed with Oriana House as a secretary. She was a member of Stow Presbyterian Church. Jean enjoyed reading, volunteering, and was a member of the Red Hat Society. She is survived...

David J. Griesmer

David J. Griesmer

Nov 2, 2020

Obituary of David J. Griesmer CUYAHOGA FALLS - David J. Griesmer, 62, died Monday, November 2, 2020. He was born in Toledo on September 19, 1958 to Russell Griesmer and the late Colleen (Morgan) Griesmer. David is survived by his father; his wife of 31 years, Patricia (Cain) Griesmer; sister, Lisa (Chris) Schroeder; brothers, Michael (Donna) Griesmer, and Daniel Griesmer;...

Jon Richard Akers

Jon Richard Akers

Nov 2, 2020

Obituary of Jon Richard Akers TALLMADGE - Jon Richard Akers, 77, died November 2, 2020. Born in Akron, he was a resident of Tallmadge since 2001. Jon was a resident in Stow and a graduate from Stow High School and had been employed with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company as a tire builder for 39 years retiring in 2001. He...

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