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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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Alan S. Reed
Nov 16, 2019
Obituary of Alan S. Reed
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Alan S. Reed, 77, died November 16, 2019.
A Cuyahoga Falls resident since 1965, Alan served in the U.S. Army and later in the local U.S. Army Reserve unit. He retired from The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company as Manager Corporate Security with 31 years of service in 2001....
Marilyn Kay Woodward
Nov 15, 2019
Obituary of Marilyn Kay Woodward
STOW - Marilyn K. Woodward, 82, died November 15, 2019.
Born in Charleston, WV, she lived in Martins Ferry, OH until she graduated high school then moved to attend Kent State University, earning a degree in education and worked many years at Firestone Tire & Rubber in Akron. She was a longtime...
Richard D. Crowe
Nov 14, 2019
Obituary of Richard D. Crowe
RAVENNA - Richard D. Crowe, 72, passed away unexpectedly on November 14, 2019.
Rick loved to garden and turned his hobby into a business by selling his produce at farmer's markets, as well as his stand on Cleveland Road. Rick also loved to hunt and trap...
Richard L. Bent
Nov 13, 2019
Obituary of Richard L. Bent
STOW - Richard L. Bent, 78, died November 13, 2019.
Born in Kenmore, he had lived in Stow since 1973 and retired from GM in 1998 after 30 years service. Dick was a U.S. Army veteran, enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycles, and was an avid fan of the Cleveland Browns and...
Peter Wahna
Nov 13, 2019
Obituary of Peter Wahna
Stow -Peter Wahna, 95, passed away on November 13, 2019 at home.
Peter was born in Colver, PA on September 24, 1924. He was very proud of his military service, having served in the Philippines during World War II.
Peter is survived...
Shirley L Justice
Nov 11, 2019
Obituary of Shirley L Justice
Stow - Shirley L. Justice, 80, died November 11, 2019.
Born in Waynesburg, PA, she was a Stow resident since 1961, had been employed with Stow-Kent Lanes for 32 years and had attended Redemption Chapel.
Preceded in death by her parents, John and Gail Tharp, and eight siblings, she is...
Ronald John Gauthier
Nov 11, 2019
Obituary of Ronald John Gauthier
On Veteran's Day, November 11, 2019, Ronald J. Gauthier passed on while surrounded by his wife and their three daughters. He was 81 years old.
Born August 15, 1938 in Akron, Ohio, Ron graduated from Kenmore High School in 1956. He served in the Navy for...
Thomas Swanger
Nov 10, 2019
Obituary of Thomas Swanger
His name was Tom Swanger, and by wolves he was raised. He could fix anything in sight, which left us amazed.
Born in New Jersey, growing up with the Kanes And his two older sisters, the leaders of all games.
Traveling the world, in the Coast Guard he served, Learning new...
John W. Fisher, D.D.S.
Nov 8, 2019
Obituary of John W. Fisher, D.D.S.
John William Fisher, D.D.S., "Big Fish", 73, of Stow, OH passed away on November 8, 2019 at home.
Dr. Fisher was born in Barberton, OH to Jack and Virginia Fisher on September 30, 1946. He attended Buchtel High School in Akron, OH and graduated...
Linda Shaver
Nov 5, 2019
Obituary of Linda Shaver
STOW - Linda Lee Shaver, 68, went home to be with her Lord on November 5, 2019 after a long struggle with many illnesses.
Linda was born in Sunbury, PA on May 2, 1951 to Howard and Violet Shaver. She was a member of Delta Zeta Sorority and graduated from Akron University and...
Donald F. Dannemiller
Nov 5, 2019
Obituary of Donald F. Dannemiller
Stow - Donald F. Dannemiller, 92, passed away November 5, 2019.
Born in Akron, Don proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II and retired from the U.S. Postal Service. Don enjoyed fishing, camping and working in his vegetable garden.
Preceded in death by his wives...
Nancy L. Costello
Nov 4, 2019
Obituary of Nancy L. Costello
Nancy L. Costello, 95, of Stow, Ohio made her final journey to the Lord on November 4, 2019.
She was the beloved mother of James M. Costello (Sandy) of Stow, Ohio, and Susan Moser (Jim) of Ascutney, Vermont. Nancy had been a resident at Stow Glen Retirement Village since July of 2010....
Mary Colson
Nov 3, 2019
Obituary of Mary Colson
STOW - Mary E. Colson, 76, died November 11, 2019.
Born in Bellaire, she lived in St. Clairsville for 27 years and has been a resident of Stow since 2002. Mary was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. She enjoyed reading, making crafts, sewing and quilting, but her greatest interest was her...
Nancy C. Jarvis
Oct 31, 2019
Obituary of Nancy C. Jarvis
STOW - Nancy C. Jarvis (Peercy), 79, passed on October 31, 2019.
Born May 21, 1940 in Akron, she attended Hower Vocational High School, where she graduated in 1958. Nancy had been employed with B.F. Goodrich in their experimental materials department as a seamstress for 18 years. She had a deep passion...
Ronald Joseph Brauer
Oct 28, 2019
Obituary of Ronald Joseph Brauer
Cuyahoga Falls - Ronald Joseph Brauer, 83, died October 28, 2019.
Born in Cleveland, he was a resident of Garfield Hts. for 54 years and then resided in the city of Cuyahoga Falls for eight years. He had served in the Ohio National Guard and had been employed with Photolitho in Cleveland....
Lurraine 'Paul' Myers
Oct 25, 2019
MUNROE FALLS- Paul" Myers, 81, passed away October 25, 2019.
Born in Belington, WV, Paul proudly served his country in the U.S. Army as a Military Policeman (MP). Paul was an avid sprint car and Nascar fan and enjoyed RV trips with his wife Katy. Above all else, he...
Rosemary Ritzinger
Oct 25, 2019
Munroe Falls - Rosemary A. Ritzinger, 82, passed away peacefully in her home on October 25, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Oklahoma City, OK, Rosemary was a Munroe Falls resident for 52 years. Her more than 40 year career as a Registered Nurse, the majority spent in the Akron Children's Hospital Burn Center, brought...
William H. "Bill" Brown
Oct 24, 2019
Obituary of William H. Brown
STOW - William H (Bill) Brown, 86, passed away October 24, 2019.
Bill was born at his grandmother's house in Lake Milton, Ohio to the late Thomas and Jeannette Brown. Bill graduated from Austintown Fitch High School in 1951. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. After basic training he was sent...
Mathias Koehler
Oct 21, 2019
Obituary of Mathias Koehler
STOW - Mathias Anton Koehler, 95, passed away peacefully October 21, 2019.
He was born December 12th, 1923 in Akron, Ohio to Mathias and Maria Koehler, and had been a skilled tradesman both in his family business, the Artistic Ornamental Iron Works, and with the Massey Ferguson Company. Mathias was a WWII Navy...
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