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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James Duane Meeker

James Duane Meeker

May 2, 2019

Obituary of James Duane Meeker James "Jim" Duane Meeker,89 , of Munroe Falls and formerly of Cuyahoga Falls , passed away onMay 2, 2019 . Jim was born inElkhart, Indiana toKenneth and Margaret (Kreighbaum) Meeker onMay 20, 1929. He attended Elkhart High School and graduated in 1948 . He worked in commercial window sales for Adlake (Adams & Westlake) and...

Barbara Deanne Schray

Barbara Deanne Schray

Apr 30, 2019

Obituary of Barbara Deanne Schray

Barbara Deanne Schray (nee McLean), 81, passed away April 30, 2019 in Statesville, North Carolina.

A private graveside service will be held at Northlawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial services to be announced at a later date.

Anna V. Von Gunten

Anna V. Von Gunten

Apr 26, 2019

Anna Virginia Von Gunten (nee Edmiston), who turned 100 years old this year, went home to be with her Lord on April 26, 2019.

Anna was born January 2, 1919 in Altoona, PA to parents Maude and Walter Edmiston. During the rubber boom, the Edmistons moved to the Akron area where she lived most of her life....

Loretta A. Coseo

Loretta A. Coseo

Apr 25, 2019

Obituary of Loretta A. Coseo

Loretta Alice Coseo, 89, passed away peacefully on April 25th, 2019 at Briarwood Healthcare Community in Stow, Ohio.

Her funeral service will be held Monday, May 6 at 11 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church, 3179 Kent Road, Stow 44224. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 AM to 11...

Jeannine M. Rhoads-Cowell

Jeannine M. Rhoads-Cowell

Apr 23, 2019

Obituary of Jeannine M. Rhoads-Cowell

Jeannine Rhoads-Cowell was a loving and caring daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, wife, and friend. She passed away Tuesday, April 23rd at the age of 57 due to a sudden heart attack.

She is remembered by her husband, Joshua Cowell; mother and stepfather, Jan and Yosh; stepmother, Diana; children, Derek, Mae, and Lianna;...

Daniel A. Appleton

Daniel A. Appleton

Apr 23, 2019

Obituary of Daniel A. Appleton

Daniel A. Appleton, 63, passed away April 23, 2019 at home.

Daniel was born in Holyoke, MA. Before moving to Munroe Falls in 2006, he was a 1974 graduate of Mogadore High School, and then served in the U.S. Navy until 1981. After his military service, Daniel moved to Houston, Texas, where...

Kathy A. Dreslinski

Kathy A. Dreslinski

Apr 18, 2019

Obituary of Kathy A. Dreslinski

STOW - Kathy A. Dreslinski, 72, died April 18, 2019.

Born in Camden, NJ, she was a Stow resident for 43 years and had been employed with Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board. Kathy was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, where she spent several years singing in the church choir. Kathy...

Richard Lee Talley

Richard Lee Talley

Apr 18, 2019

There is no obituary notice currently available.

Raymond S. "Ray" Reed

Raymond S. "Ray" Reed

Apr 18, 2019

Obituary of Raymond S. Reed

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Raymond S, Reed, 79, died April 18, 2019.

Ray was born March 26, 1940 in Akron to the late Harvey and Margaret Reed. He retired from Ford Motor Company with 35 years of service.

Preceded in death by wife Delores, brothers Robert, Donald, Richard, and Ronny, sister...

Michael Dean Thomas, Sr.

Michael Dean Thomas, Sr.

Apr 16, 2019

Obituary of Michael Dean Thomas, Sr.

Michael Dean Thomas, Sr., 81, passed away April 16, 2019, after a period of illness.

He was born June 18, 1937, and is preceded in death by his wife, Sue (Greenwood), and infant daughter, Deborah. He is survived by his sons; Mike (Celia), Tim, and Todd (Josephine); grandchildren, Shannon (Brian), Tyler...

Jack A. Wilson

Jack A. Wilson

Apr 16, 2019

Obituary of Jack A. Wilson

Jack Andrew Wilson passed away suddenly on April 16, 2019.

Jack grew up in Silver Lake, spending summers fishing in the lakes and swimming with friends. He was an avid swimmer, competing for the Cuyahoga Falls Tiger Sharks and Silver Lake Country Club for several years.

Beginning at a young...

Judith G. Scherck-Mackin

Judith G. Scherck-Mackin

Apr 15, 2019

Obituary of Judith G. Scherck-Mackin

Judith G. Scherck-Mackin, 86, passed away April 15, 2019.

Funeral service will be held Thursday, April 18, 2019 at 12:30 PM at Holy Family Catholic Church, 3179 Kent Road, Stow, and where friends may call from 11:30 AM until service time. Burial All Saints Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions...

Janet L. Mayer

Janet L. Mayer

Apr 14, 2019

Obituary of Janet L. Mayer

Janet L. Mayer, 70, went to be with her Lord peacefully, April 14, 2019, surrounded by her family.

Preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Velma Conger, Janet is survived by her husband of 50 years, Robert J. Mayer; children, Todd (Patti) Mayer and Stacey (Brian) Hakes; grandchildren, Joey and Andrew...

Dave P. Mcmillen

Dave P. Mcmillen

Apr 10, 2019

Obituary of Dave P. McMillen

Dave P. McMillen, 90, died on April 10, 2019. He was born on Dec. 9, 1928.

Dave grew up in Boston Township and later, Stow, Ohio. He began his career as a volunteer fireman while he was still attending Stow High School. He also worked at Stow Hardware. He married his high...

Robert A. Podges

Robert A. Podges

Apr 4, 2019

Obituary of Robert A. Podges

Robert A. Podges, 90, passed away April 4, 2019.

Born in Cleveland, he was a longtime Ashtabula resident, and had been employed with Buckeye Union Insurance, retiring in 1990 after 26 years of service. Robert was also a member of Plymouth United Methodist Church, Plymouth VFD, and El Kadir Grotto in Ashtabula....

Mary Jayne Knaff

Mary Jayne Knaff

Apr 3, 2019

Obituary of Mary Jayne Knaff

Mary Jayne (Rogers) Knaff, born July 12, 1923, passed away peacefully in Hudson, Ohio on April 3, 2019.

She is survived by her daughter Janet Knaff Mabrey, son in law Bernie Mabrey, and grandchildren Caitlin Rogers Mabrey and John (Jack) Rodman Mabrey as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded...

Viola Franchi Deleo

Viola Franchi Deleo

Apr 1, 2019

Obituary of Viola Franchi DeLeo

Viola Franchi DeLeo passed away April 1, 2019 after a long and fruitful life, at 101 years of age.

Born February 2, 1918, she is a heroic figure of endurance and faith. Her life story leaves a legacy of faith and courage. She journeyed from Pratoianni, Italy on a packed steam ship...

Robert Paul Jones

Robert Paul Jones

Mar 31, 2019

Obituary of Robert Paul Jones

Robert P. Jones, 64, passed away Sunday, March 31st following a brief battle with cancer.

Born in Champaign, Illinois, Rob graduated from Stow High School and The Ohio State University. He loved the outdoors, attaining the rank of Eagle Scout as a teen, and greatly enjoyed hiking the trails and mountains of...

Bette R. Nicholas

Bette R. Nicholas

Mar 30, 2019

Obituary of Bette R. Nicholas

Bette R. Nicholas went home to be with the Lord on March 30th, 2019, surrounded by her family.

She is survived by her husband, William A. Nicholas; two daughters, Laura (Todd) Gray and Tiffany (Kevin) Riemenschneider; her two grandchildren, Madison (9) and Declan (2 months); brother, Earl "Butch"; sister, Karen;as well as...

Janet S. Busch

Janet S. Busch

Mar 28, 2019

Obituary of Janet S. Busch

Janet S. Busch, 67, died March 28, 2019.

Born in Pittsburgh, PA, she moved to Stow and graduated from Stow High School in 1969, later moving to Cuyahoga Falls, where she was a resident for over 44 years. She retired from YRC-Roadway and enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening, and garage...

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