Gary Austin Redford, Sr.
Sep 17, 2025
WADSWORTH - Gary Austin Redford, Sr., met his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 17, 2025.
Born in Florence, Alabama, Gary later moved with his family to Stow, Ohio, where he attended Stow High School. He was a proud U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, honored to serve his country and protect the Christian values he held dear.
Gary worked...
Vicky Lynn Marimon
Sep 14, 2025
SILVER LAKE - Vicky Lynn Marimon, 68, passed away September 14, 2025.
Born in Amherst, she was a resident of Silver Lake since 1985. Vicky graduated summa cum laude from Akron University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Textiles and Clothing.
Vicky was very caring and passionate about everything she put her heart into. She valued capturing memories through photos of...
Reginald G. Best
Sep 3, 2025
STOW - Reginald G. Best, 89, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025.
Born in Akron, he was a lifetime area resident and a U.S. Army veteran. Reginald retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in 1995, after 29 years of service and was a longtime member of The Chapel in Akron. Reggie was a car enthusiast and enjoyed buying them...
Bonnie Jo Gentry
Sep 1, 2025
STOW - Bonnie Jo Gentry, 70, passed away September 1, 2025.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Bonnie battled long-term health complications, but never lost the feisty, strong spirit that everyone loved. A friend to everyone, Bonnie loved Elvis, bingo, ice cream and making people laugh.
Her family will remember her hospitality, especially on the holidays - they will talk about her mashed potatoes...
Michael Carl Kubiak, Jr.
Sep 1, 2025
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Michael Carl Kubiak, Jr., 85, passed away September 1, 2025.
Born in Mt. Pleasant, PA, he was a long-time resident of Stow and a resident of Cuyahoga Falls since 2016. Michael had been employed with General Motors as a Tool and Die Engineer, retiring in 2002, after 30 years of dedicated service. He was a member of Annunciation...
Joseph Wayne Crowe
Aug 31, 2025
STOW - Joseph Wayne Crowe, of Stow, Ohio, died August 31, 2025, at the age of 77.
He was born in Kingsport, Tennessee, to Silas and Virginia Crowe. Joe has four surviving sisters and three brothers.
He retired from the National Park Service after 44 years, most recently with the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. He also lived in Wyoming, Utah, and Maryland...
Mark A. Hoaglin
Aug 18, 2025
STOW - Today, we say goodbye to the kind of dad and husband who made family his life’s work. Mark A. Hoaglin, 70, passed away August 18, 2025.
Born in Akron, he resided in Stow for the last 50 years. Starting his ongoing sales career, he worked at Stow Sparkle Market during and after high school, then retiring from TCH Industries...
Susan Carol Caldwell
Aug 16, 2025
PARMA HEIGHTS - Susan Carol Caldwell, 79, passed away on August 16, 2025.
Born on January 17, 1946, Susan lived a life devoted to her family. Her greatest joy was being a mother to her three daughters, whom she loved with all her heart.
In her later years, Susan faced the challenges of dementia with quiet strength and grace. Though words and...
Annetta (Netta) J. Hoversten (nee Ross)
Aug 12, 2025
HUDSON - Annetta (Netta) J. Hoversten (nee Ross), 86, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on August 12, 2025.
Netta was born in DuBois, PA, to George and Eleanor (Kirker) Ross. Netta grew up in DuBois and graduated from DuBois High School. All throughout her school years she and her best friend roller skated. They had to walk to...
Janet Lee Harris
Aug 10, 2025
STOW - We are extremely saddened to announce that Janet Lee Harris, 68, passed away unexpectedly on August 10, 2025.
Born in Cuyahoga Falls, she was a resident of Stow since 2003. Janet followed in her mother’s footsteps with pursuing a career as a registered nurse, having been employed by the Cleveland Clinic and later, Summa Health System, before retiring in...
Thomas R. Bowen
Aug 6, 2025
STOW - Thomas R. Bowen, 77, passed away August 6, 2025.
Born in Akron, Thomas was a resident of Stow since 1950. He was the valedictorian of Stow High School’s Class of 1966 and graduated summa cum laude from the University of Akron in 1971. Thomas worked as a mechanical engineer for Parker Hannifin, (formerly Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems), retiring in...
Robert A. Schoenstein
Aug 4, 2025
YOUNGSTOWN - Robert A. Schoenstein, 87, formerly of Stow and Florida, died August 4, 2025.
Born in Akron, he was a U.S. Army veteran and had been employed full time as a truck driver, bus driver and instructor in both Ohio and Florida. After his retirement, Robert drove a Jolly Trolley in Florida. Robert enjoyed watching baseball and basketball, and was...
Anna M. Niemann
Aug 2, 2025
MUNROE FALLS - Anna M. Niemann, age 97, passed away in Aurora, Ohio, on August 2, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Calvin; parents, Cecil and Vera (nee Fawley) Smith and her siblings, Edward Smith, Mary McFarland, Barbara Madonio and Cecil (Woodie) Smith.
Anna is survived by her children, Valerie (Greg) Moga and James (Jennifer) Niemann;...
Jo Ann Mullins (nee Miller)
Aug 1, 2025
TALLMADGE - Jo Ann Mullins (nee Miller), age 92, passed away on August 1, 2025.
Jo Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Terry, and survived by her children, Cheryl, Jeffrey and Jill (Dr. Brian Hogan), and grandson, Chance Coughlin.
Jo Ann was born in Uniontown, Ohio to Oma and James Frank Miller. She is preceded in death by her parents...
Patsy Ann Wasilko
Jul 31, 2025
STREETSBORO - Patsy Ann Wasilko, 90, passed away on July 31, 2025.
Patsy was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Wasilko; parents, John and Myrtle (nee Seevers) Klaas, and her brother, John Klaas.
She is survived by her son, Tim (Laurie) Wasilko; grandchildren, Melissa (John) Kawa, Tiffany (Patrick) Ruckart, Jessica (Christopher) Cassidy, Steven Collins and Haley (Adam) Vertolli; great-grandchildren, Lillian (Benji),...
Jennie J. Hurley
Jul 27, 2025
COPLEY - Jennie J. Hurley (nee Cimarelli), 89, peacefully passed away July 27, 2025.
She was born to Joseph and Jean Cimarelli, in Kent, Ohio, where she lived most of her life. Since 2023, she was a resident of Copley.
Jennie was a graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School and a member of St. Eugene Catholic Church in Cuyahoga Falls.
Jennie most enjoyed...
Margaret (Margie) Groves Anders
Jul 27, 2025
STREETSBORO - In loving memory of Margaret (Margie) Groves Anders, who passed away on July 27, 2025.
She was born on May 29, 1927, to Vincento Patete & Edilia Patete (nee Padula), immigrants from Italy.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Donald Groves, and second husband, Arthur Anders; sisters, Lena Rinella-Moore and Geneva Smith, and most recently by her...
David R. Weber
Jul 26, 2025
AKRON - David R. Weber, 65, died July 26, 2025.
Born in Lorain, Ohio, he was a lifetime area resident and had been employed for 45 years with Chemical Solvents, Inc., currently serving as facility manager. David's loves were his family, golf and cars, but the times he enjoyed most were those spent with his children and grandchildren, especially on family...
David H. Nelson
Jul 25, 2025
CUYAHOGA FALLS - David H. Nelson, age 78, went to his permanent home with his Lord, on July 25, 2025, after a short illness.
He proudly served as an RN in the Vietnam War. He went on to have a fulfilling 40-year career at Akron Children's Hospital. He especially enjoyed his time as a surgical OR (Operating Room) nurse but went...
Gary Lee Crisan
Jul 24, 2025
WARREN - Gary Lee Crisan, 64, born August 7, 1960, of Niles, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025.
A loving son, brother, father and stepfather, Gary cherished the time he got to spend with his family and in nature. He continued to stay close with many of his siblings despite the long distances between them.
Gary was an avid Cleveland...
