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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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Sara L Seitz
Jul 27, 2026
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TALLMADGE - Sara L. Seitz, 63, passed away after a more than 30-year battle with M.S. She faced it with dignity and determination.
A daughter of the late Dr. Karl S. Ulicny and Twila...
Sharon E Heckard
Jul 30, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN – Sharon E. Heckard, 81, passed away July 30, 2026.
A daughter of the late Merl and Wanda Skinner, she was born January 30, 1945 in Clarksburg, WV. Sharon was a long time resident of Cuyahoga Falls. She had been employed in the food service and retail sales industries prior to her retirement. Sharon enjoyed crosswords and spending time with...
Pamela Sue McClung
Jul 29, 2026
Cuyahoga Falls- Pamela S. McClung, 66, went home to be with the Lord on July 29, 2026.
She was born August 19, 1959, in Cuyahoga Falls to the late Robert (Bob) Riley, Sr and Thelma Riley. She was a member of Encounter Church in Streetsboro. She found a great comfort, faith, and hope in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Pam worked...
June A Dekar
Jul 26, 2026
CUYAHOGA FALLS - We celebrate the life of June Dekar, who peacefully moved to her heavenly home on July 26, 2026, at the age of 91. She was born in Belleville, New Jersey on June 26, 1935, to Dr. Joseph and Edith Anderten.
June graduated from Ridgewood High School, then went on to study at LaSalle Junior College before earning her...
William Paul Emerick
Jul 28, 2026
LITCHFIELD - “I am trusting in Christ alone for my salvation.” That is the testimony of William Paul (“Bill”) Emerick, who passed safely into the arms of his Savior, Jesus, on July 28, 2026. He was 87 years old. He had been faithfully married to his wife Josephine (nee’ Canitia) for 55 years. Bill is survived by his four daughters:...
Debra L Mohan
Jul 27, 2026
CUYAHOGA FALLS – Debra L. Mohan, 71, passed away July 27, 2026.
Born in Bedford, OH, she was a resident of Cuyahoga Falls since 1985. Debra had been employed with Woodridge Local School District as a bus driver, retiring in 2026.
She enjoyed drag racing; tractor pulls and loved driving the bus for the students of Woodridge Schools. Above all she loved...
Nancy K Mazzagatti
Jul 26, 2026
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Nancy Katherine Wilson passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on July 26, 2026.
Her gift for expressing love for others, and her ability to build meaningful relationships with people of all ages resulted in many long-lasting friendships. She was born in Monahans, Texas to John and Esther Nuttall on November 29,1937. John worked in...
MaryAnn Bricker
Jul 18, 2026
CUYAHOGA FALLS –On Thursday, July 18th, 2026, MaryAnn Bricker, 91, was joyously united with her God & Savior in the mansion He had prepared for her.
MaryAnn was born in Pittsburgh, PA. Throughout the years, she and her husband, James, routinely returned to PA to visit family and dear friends. During the period 1969/1970, she accompanied James to Cuyahoga Falls, OH,...
Carl Middleton Layman III
Jul 22, 2026
UNIONTOWN - Carl Middleton Layman III passed away on July 22, 2026. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, veteran and proud American, Carl lived with resilience, loyalty, and an abiding love for his family.
Carl was born on August 2, 1947, in West Virginia to Carl M. Layman II and Margaret Layman. He proudly served his country in the United States...
James M Costello
Jul 18, 2026
Stow, OH – James M. Costello, 77, passed away on July 18, 2026.
Born in Washington DC, Jim was a resident of Stow, Ohio, for 47 years. He proudly served in the United States Navy for 30 years, retiring with the rank of Chief. During his military career, he was employed by Struktol Chemical Company for more than 25 years as...
Chesta L. Kassinger
Jul 20, 2026
MUNROE FALLS – Chesta (Teddy) L. Kassinger, 74, passed away July 20, 2026.
Born in Akron, she was a resident of Munroe Falls since 1996. Chesta graduated from the nursing program at Choffin CTC and worked as a private duty LPN, retiring in 2010. Chesta loved her career in nursing, caring for others, and was a devout Christian.
Family and friends were...
Patrick Jay Klein
Jul 15, 2026
New Franklin — Patrick J. Klein, 59, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026 after an incredibly courageous battle with stage lV cancer.
Pat was born on 31 March 1967 in Akron, Ohio to Jack and Mary Klein. Pat went to Manchester High School and graduated in 1985. He was self employed as a professional painter. Pat loved to go boating...
David Allen Waller
Jul 5, 2026
CUYAHOGA FALLS – David Allen Waller, 64, passed away July 4, 2026.
A son of the late Ronald and Patricia Waller, he was born November 13, 1961, in Cleveland. David loved to go fishing and was very hard-working. Above everything else he was a loving husband, father, family man, and best Papa to his grandsons, Alex and Christopher.
In addition to his...
Benjamin George Marion Ammons
Jul 17, 2026
HUDSON - Benjamin George Marion Ammons passed away on July 17, 2026, at the age of 91.
Ben was born in Fairview, West Virginia, to Benjamin Washington Ammons and Lelia Mae Ammons. The family moved to Akron in 1944, and Akron became his lifelong home. At Garfield High School, he served as senior class president and student conductor of the orchestra,...
Garnett Edward Shockey
Jul 5, 2026
Cuyahoga Falls — Garnett Shockey departed this life on July 5, 2026. He was born February 11, 1939, in Sharon, PA, to Arney and Edith Shockey.
Garnett graduated from Brookfield High School in 1957 and went on to join the Navy. After completing four years of naval service, he attended Youngstown College (now Youngstown State University), where he earned a bachelor’s...
Anthony Basil Scafidi
Jul 13, 2026
MUNROE FALLS - Anthony (Tony) Basil Scafidi, 84, passed away on July 13, 2026.
Born in Akron, Ohio on November 19, 1941 to the late Anthony & Mary (Fisher) Scafidi. Tony was a proud veteran of the United States Navy.
Pasta Sundays were his favorite days of the week, eating, laughing and playing euchre with his family. He could fix almost anything...
Maria Denise Regan
Jul 9, 2026
HUDSON - Maria Denise Regan (née Lavanty), 62, of Hudson, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026.
Born on April 23, 1964, in Ravenna, Ohio, Maria was the beloved daughter of the late Henry and Victoria Lavanty. She earned her Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Akron and devoted nearly 30 years to teaching fifth grade in the...
Mary Beth Burrick
Jul 11, 2026
STOW – Mary Beth Burrick, 74, passed away July 11, 2026
Mary Beth Burrick (Beth), 74, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 11th, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Detroit, Michigan, to Walter and Irene Kline, she brought warmth, laughter and a generous spirit to those who knew her.
A longtime resident of Stow, Ohio, Beth built a life...
Ruth Olive Barnum
Jul 6, 2026
Ruth Olive Barnum, age 42, passed away after a short illness, Monday, July 6, 2026. While her death was tragic, Ruth’s life was a triumph. Ruth, whose name means friend, built lasting relationships with so many through her congeniality and compassion. She leaves behind a legacy full of love and leadership.
Ruth’s children were her greatest joys. As a wife and...
Bertha Jane Davis
Jul 8, 2026
Bertha (Bertie) Davis, 98, loving mother, grandmother, and aunt, passed away on Thursday, July 8 2026.
Bertie loved her books, pets, flowers and her family.
Bertie was born in Akron, the last of 7 children, to Harold and Nellie Calaway, on May 15, 1928. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale, daughter Beth Farinacci and son, Michael Davis.
Bertie and Dale...
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