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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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