Obituaries

Sep 28, 2018

Obituary of John Benson Grissom

John B. Grissom, 89, passed away September 28, 2018, one month shy of his 90th birthday.

Born in Simpson, Illinois, John was an area resident since age 13. John proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, loved farming in Hudson and Peninsula, was a police officer with...

Sep 23, 2018

Obituary of Edward John James Hendrock

Edward John James Hendrock, of Peninsula, Ohio, was born on August 29, 1928 in Seminole, Pennsylvania. He went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, after 90 wonderful years surrounded by loving family and friends, on September 23, 2018, due to complications of pneumonia.

Edward is survived by...

Sep 23, 2018

Obituary of James Bradford Norton

James Bradford Norton, 84, passed away September 23, 2018.

Born in Holyoke, MA, he also lived in Auburn, IN, where there is a namesake street, Michigan, Port Clinton, Cuyahoga Falls, Munroe Falls, and finally Millersburg, OH.

After thirty years of being the first to arrive and last to leave, he...

Sep 23, 2018

Obituary of Monica W. Shimo

Monica W. Shimo of Stow, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 23, 2018, transitioning to heaven to be with her husband Joe, who died three years earlier. Monica lived a life full of love for 73 years, and was born September 06, 1945, in Pittsburgh, PA.

Monica loved her family and...

Sep 20, 2018

Obituary of Barbara Ann Platt

Mrs. Barbara Ann (Fabrizio) Platt, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2018. Barb was known for her infectious smile and inner strength.

She was born on July 31, 1944 in Akron, Ohio to the late Theresa and Dominic Fabrizio. She graduated with honors from North High School in 1962.

Barbara...

Sep 20, 2018

Obituary of Gary W. Kolb

Gary W. Kolb, 67, passed away September 20, 2018.

Gary proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps in Vietnam, retired from the Teamsters with 30 years of service, enjoyed fishing, and was active with the American Legion. Gary was also an avid Indians, Cavs, and Browns fan.

Preceded...

Sep 17, 2018

Obituary of Thomas S. Hans

Thomas S. Hans, 73, passed away September 17, 2018 after an extended illness and is now free of pain and other health issues.

Born and raised in Kenmore, NY, Thom attended The University of Akron from 1962-1967 and was a mechanical engineer. Thom was a member of The Chapel since 1982 and...

Sep 16, 2018

Obituary of Susan M. Loucks

Susan Loucks passed away September 16, 2018.

She was born in Akron on June 6, 1953 to Alice and Willis Loucks.

Susan graduated with Honors from Stow High School in 1971 and Summa Cum Laude from Bowling Green State University in 1975 with a Bachelor of Music Education degree. At...

Sep 14, 2018

Obituary of David Alfred Blumenthal

PENINSULA - David A. Blumenthal, 78, passed away September 14, 2018.

The son of Alfred and Abby (Haynes) Blumenthal, he was born on February 19, 1940 in Cleveland, Ohio.

David worked as a heavy equipment operator with Local 18 for over 30 years.

Preceded in death by his...

Sep 11, 2018

Obituary of Robert D. Mascio

Robert D. Mascio, 93, of Stow passed peacefully into eternal life surrounded by his family on Tuesday, September 11, 2018. Beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Robert is preceded in death by his mother, Maria; his father, Salvatore; his sister, Mary and his sister, Rose.

Robert was born in Chicago on October 16,...

Sep 7, 2018

Obituary of Maryanna Dannemiller

Maryanna Dannemiller (Flogge), 74, passed away Friday, September 7th, 2018 after losing a courageous battle with cancer.

Maryanna was born in Ravenna, Ohio to Andy and Verna Flogge. She was president of her senior class at Kent Roosevelt High School and later attended Kent State University.

She worked in Akron for...

Sep 6, 2018

Gerald Raymond "Jerry" Dobson, 49, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on September 6th, 2018 in Akron, while surrounded by loved ones.

Jerry was born in Akron, OH on August 28, 1969. He went to high school at Mogadore and Maplewood Joint Vocational School, and earned an Associate's Degree from National Institute of Technology. He worked many construction...

Sep 4, 2018

Tommy "Tuck" Starcher, 81, died September 4, 2018.

Born in Calhoun, West Virginia, he was a Stow resident since 1965 and retired from Chrysler in 2002 after 37 years of service.

Preceded in death by his wife Kathy, he is survived by sons Tommy (Tammy) and Timmy; grandsons Alan and TommyLee; sister Marg Baggett; brother...

Sep 4, 2018

Obituary of Gary H. Richey

Gary H. Richey, age 65, passed away September 4, 2018 after a short battle with cancer.

Gary was born November 19, 1952 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to parents Bob and Joyce (Sorenson) Richey. After graduating Jackson High School and attending John Wesley College, Gary came to Ohio to pursue his tennis pro...

Sep 3, 2018

Obituary of Ruth Bourgeois

Ruth Ann Bourgeois, 87, died September 3, 2018.

She was born May 7, 1931 in Ravenswood, West Virginia to the late Otto and Jennie Burdette White.

Ruth was a very loving and dedicated wife and mother and a special friend to so many. She enjoyed being home and always had an...

Aug 28, 2018

Obituary of William Bernard Wagner

William "Bill" Bernard Wagner, 74, passed away August 28, 2018.

He was born in Akron, May 27, 1944 to Bernard and Florence (Burch) Wagner.

William was employed as a mechanic with Waste Management for 30 years, retiring in 2006. He enjoyed woodworking, jigsaw puzzles, LEGO's, and helping others. Above all,...

Aug 28, 2018

Obituary of Guy L. House

Guy (Lenny) House, 76, passed away August 28th from complications with congestive heart failure. His favorite pastime was playing Euchre.

He is preceded in death by his wife Barbara, son Frank, dad Frank, and mom Mildred. He is survived by his daughter, Cindy Currier and her kids; Danny Criner and Marie Currier;...

Aug 27, 2018

Obituary of Lori Lynn Gramlich

Lori Lynn Gramlich, 55, died August 27, 2018 after a long illness.

She graduated from Stow High School in 1981 and, upon graduation from Summa St. Thomas School of Nursing, began her career as an R.N. Lori was also a member of Grace Summit Community Church.

She is survived by...

Aug 26, 2018

Obituary of Robert F. Blair

Robert F. Blair, 89, formerly of Stow, Ohio died August 26, 2018.

Born in Westford, PA, he graduated from Jamestown H.S. in 1946. In their class prophecy, they predicted he would have a "Fix-It Shop" someday. They weren't quite right on that, but his home became his "fix-it shop": cars, televisions, washing...

Aug 25, 2018

Obituary of John J. Vachon

John J. Vachon, 76, died August 25, 2018.

Born in Akron on December 21, 1941, he was a graduate of The University of Akron, had been employed as a cost analyst and was an avid wine collector.

He is survived by his daughters Elizabeth (Eric) Kargbo and Vickie (John) Pittner...