Marlene K. Mercurio
Jun 25, 2025
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Marlene K. Mercurio, lovingly remembered by all who knew her, was born on October 18, 1939, in Akron, OH.
She gently departed from this world to embrace the eternal peace of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 25, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love and warmth that touched everyone she met. With a heart full...
Joseph (Joe) W. Martis, Jr.
Jun 25, 2025
To view the livestream Mass of Christian Burial on behalf of
Mr. Joseph (Joe) W. Martis, Jr., please click the link below on
Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 10:30 AM,
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Holy Family Catholic Church ~ Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Joseph (Joe) W. Martis, Jr.
HUDSON - Joseph (Joe) W. Martis, Jr., 77, died June 25, 2025.
Born and raised in...
Jake Chizmar
Jun 22, 2025
STOW - Jake Chizmar, 27, passed away June 22, 2025, at Cleveland Clinic in Twinsburg, surrounded by his loved ones.
Born October 1, 1997, in Youngstown, Jake was a kind-hearted and adventurous soul, who brought joy to everyone who knew him. He graduated from Kent State University with a bachelor’s degree in business and had been employed in sales at Jet...
Barbara Ann Behrman
Jun 21, 2025
STOW - Barbara Ann Behrman, 76, of Stow, Ohio, passed away June 21, 2025.
She was born November 28, 1948, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to the late Harry King and Edna (Wollam) Instone. She married Laurence H. Behrman in December of 1969. Barbara was a 1966 graduate of Bowling Green High School and attended Ohio Northern University following graduation. She worked for...
Alice E. Littlefield
Jun 19, 2025
STOW - Alice E. Littlefield, 101, of Stow, OH, formerly of Frewsburg, NY, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in Arbors at Stow.
She was born on June 18, 1924, at home, in Frewsburg, NY, a daughter of the late Edwin W. and Lorene Griffin Carlson. Alice attended Jamestown High School, and is a member of St. Stephen Lutheran Church...
Jane Lynn Gardner (Conger)
Jun 18, 2025
AKRON - Jane Lynn Gardner (Conger), 76, of Akron, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on June 18, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles H. and Velma M. Conger (Early), as well as her twin sister, Janet L. Mayer (Conger).
She is survived by her devoted husband of almost 50 years, John J. Gardner; her daughter,...
Eugene (Gene) F. Horning
Jun 17, 2025
Eugene F. (Gene) Horning ~ September 6, 1950 - June 17, 2025
STOW - It is with great sorrow and quiet joy that we announce the passing of our husband, father, and grandfather, Gene Horning, on the morning of June 17, 2025.
Gene was born September 6, 1950, the youngest child of Walter and Helen Horning, in Canton, Ohio, to a home with...
Thomas Oliver Myers
Jun 16, 2025
STOW - Thomas Oliver Myers passed away peacefully on June 16, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of over fifty years, Karen Marie Myers. Thomas is survived by his children, Jason, David (Sara), Eric (Lisa), and Bryan (Kristin); his siblings, Ken and Don; his five wonderful grandchildren; as well as nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and many...
Joseph (Joe) Criss
Jun 12, 2025
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Joseph (Joe) Criss, 68, passed away suddenly on June 12, 2025, at 3:26 PM.
Joe was born in Akron, on September 10, 1956. He grew up in Cuyahoga Falls and attended Cuyahoga Falls Schools. Shortly after Joe graduated from high school, he married his first love, Rochelle (Shelly), to whom he was married for 48 years. She was...
Ronzel Darius Dawson
Jun 11, 2025
TALLMADGE - Ronzel Darius Dawson, born January 22, 1938, to Lloyd and Alice Dawson in Nebo, WV, died June 11, 2025.
Preceded in death by his son, Joseph Dawson, he is survived by his wife of 64 years, Juanita Dawson; children, Ronald Dawson (Barbara) and Angela Todd; seven grandchildren, and sixteen great-grandchildren. He had six brothers and sisters, and leaves many...
Richard (Rick) W. Bennett
Jun 10, 2025
MUNROE FALLS - Richard (Rick) W. Bennett, 73, passed away June 10, 2025.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Richard A. and Theorita (nee Wills) Bennett. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (nee Barrett); children, Tonya (Randy Feller) May, Mechelle Bennett, Rebecca (Ryan) Clark, and Paul (Quinn) Bennett; eleven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Pastor Michael Swab will conduct services...
Arlene M. Stopar
Jun 9, 2025
STOW - Arlene M. Stopar, 93, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025.
Arlene was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Frank and Mary (Ermakora) Stopar.
She was a life-long devout Catholic and a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church in Cleveland and Holy Family Catholic Church in Stow.
Arlene spent the last 25 years residing in Stow, Ohio, to be closer...
Paula J. Reed Marsh
Jun 4, 2025
HUDSON - Paula J. Reed Marsh, 85, of Hudson, Ohio, passed away June 4, 2025. Born in Lodi, OH, to parents Eugene and Evelyn (Stratton) Reed, she married Boyd T. Marsh in 1962 in Congress, OH.
Paula graduated from Bowling Green State University, (member of the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority), and from Northwestern High School, (West Salem, OH), where she was...
Virginia (Ginny) Ruth Stauffer
Jun 2, 2025
TALLMADGE - On June 2, 2025, Virginia (Ginny) Ruth Stauffer, 84, went home to be with her Lord and Savior.
Though she was born in Akron, she lived many places over her lifetime, finally settling in Tallmadge, Ohio, with her husband, Tom, in 2004.
Ginny enjoyed her years with Geneva Chervenic Realty as a secretary until her retirement in 2003. Her real...
Florence (Flo) E. Allen
Jun 1, 2025
BRIMFIELD - Florence (Flo) E. Allen went to be with the Lord on June 1, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born July 30, 1941, in Murphy, NC. She was raised in Stow and graduated from Stow High School in 1959. She retired at age 52 from GenCorp as the Manager of accounts receivable, after 31 years...
James (Jim) C. Brown
May 27, 2025
PLEASE NOTE:
The graveside services scheduled for Mr. Brown on
Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 11 AM,
have been postponed until a later date.
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - Jim Brown passed away peacefully in the presence of his wife, Kang Lee Sheppard, on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in Garden Ranch Assisted Living, Abode Hospice Care, both in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Jim is survived by his...
Angelina Natalie Rubino (nee Aloisi)
May 25, 2025
KENT - Angelina Natalie Rubino (née Aloisi), 92, passed away May 25, 2025.
Born on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1932, to Orlando and Carmela Aloisi, she was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, GG, and friend. Above everything else, Angelina loved her family.
She was a graduate of St. Mary High School in 1950, and worked at BF Goodrich Chemical, where...
Diana (Dee Dee) Lynn Lower
May 24, 2025
RAVENNA - Diana (Dee Dee) Lynn Lower, of Ravenna, Ohio, passed away May 24, 2025, after a series of illnesses.
Dee Dee was preceded in death by her parents, Dallas and Jennie (Bonnie) Lower and great-niece, Claire Kolt. She is survived by sisters, Susan Henderson and Cindy Celaschi; nieces, Tonya Henderson and Jennie (Doug) Kolt; nephews, David (Krystal) Henderson, Jesse (Amanda)...
William M. Smith, Jr.
May 24, 2025
STOW - William M. Smith, Jr., 65, was born October 3, 1959, in Cleveland, Ohio, to William M. Smith, Sr. and Eleanore M. Smith. He forged a career as a machinist for R.F. Cook, Euclid Inc., Kent Worldwide, and Gougler Industries, before founding his own successful business, D.E.S. Machine Services.
William was a board member of Grace and Glory Fellowship in...
Edward (Ed) John Witek, Sr.
May 23, 2025
STOW - Edward (Ed) John Witek, Sr., 97, passed away on May 23, 2025.
Ed was born in Newport Township, PA, on September 28, 1927, the youngest of eight children born to coal-mining Polish immigrants. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he married June Lacey, his high school sweetheart in 1948. Graduating from Penn State with a degree in chemical engineering,...
