James M. Iona
Nov 21, 2025
MUNROE FALLS - James M. Iona, 66, died unexpectedly on November 21, 2025.
Born in Ravenna, Jim was a graduate of Stow High School, attended the University of Akron, and was a real estate broker and owner of JMI Realty, Inc. Jim was a very active member of the community, including as member of Munroe Falls City Council, Akron FOPA Lodge...
Timothy (Tim) J. Walker
Nov 15, 2025
STOW - Timothy J. Walker, 51, died November 15, 2025.
Born in Akron, he spent most of his life in the Summit County area and had been employed as a union carpenter. Tim enjoyed hunting, fishing and scuba diving. In his younger years, he played baseball and football.
Preceded in death by his sister, Carrie Walker Botimer, he is survived by his...
Sarah Ruth Helvie Lipply
Nov 22, 2025
In Loving Memory of Sarah Ruth Helvie Lipply
AKRON - It is with deep love and gratitude that we celebrate the life of Sarah Ruth Helvie Lipply, (87), who went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 22, 2025, surrounded by the family she cherished so dearly. Sarah lived a life defined by selflessness, warmth, and a love...
Carol A. Maly
Oct 18, 2025
TALLMADGE - Carol A. Maly, 86, went to her heavenly home on October 18, 2025.
Born in Steubenville, Ohio, to Wilmer and Gertrude Moore, Carol was a resident of Tallmadge most of her adult life. Upon graduating from Steubenville High School, Carol moved to Akron and earned her RN from the Akron General Hospital School of Nursing. Throughout her nursing career,...
Bryan Joseph Kavalecz
Nov 20, 2025
STOW - Bryan Joseph Kavalecz, age 51, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his home on November 20, 2025, after a courageous 27-month battle with stage four colon cancer.
He was born on October 1, 1974, in Willoughby Hills, Ohio, son of the most loving parents, the late William “Bill” and Patricia Kavalecz, who he now joins for eternity.
In a...
John W. Horrigan
Nov 20, 2025
STOW - John W. Horrigan, 69, died November 20, 2025.
Born in Cleveland, he was a resident of Stow for many years. John spent his professional career working at Square One as a purchasing agent, retiring in 2025.
John was a devoted student and teacher of Karate, and with his discipline and patience, was able to achieve his fifth-degree black belt. Most...
James Loel Bailey
Nov 7, 2025
STOW - James Loel Bailey, 86, passed away November 7, 2025.
Born in Akron, he was a lifetime resident of the area and had retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Cuyahoga Falls and the Masonic Lodge.
James was predeceased by his parents, Loel and Ruth Greening Bailey; his wife, Caroline...
Salianne Harlan
Nov 16, 2025
STOW - Salianne Harlan, 69, passed away November 16, 2025.
Born in Ravenna, she was a resident of Stow since 1980. Salianne was a member of Church in the Falls, where she donated a lot of her time. She enjoyed reading, traveling, baking and spending time with her family and friends.
Salianne is survived by her husband of 48 years; her son...
Carvel Lee Johnson
Nov 16, 2025
AKRON - Carvel Lee Johnson, 92, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on November 16, 2025.
Born in Livingston, TN, he was an Akron resident for most of his life and retired as a machinist from Akron Equipment Company. Carvel was a founding trustee of Chapel Hill Christian School, and life-long and active member of Chapel Hill Church...
Frank A. Zammataro
Nov 12, 2025
AURORA - Frank A. Zammataro, 87, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 12, 2025.
Frank was born to Philip and Tillie (Fina) Zammataro on November 17, 1937, and grew up in the Murray Hill (Little Italy) area of Cleveland, graduating from Cathedral Latin High School.
Frank was an avid golfer, and met the love of his life, Beverly...
Timothy Paul Walker
Nov 10, 2025
STOW - Timothy Paul Walker went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 10, 2025, after losing a courageous battle against mantle cell lymphoma.
Tim is survived by his loving spouse of 34 years, Victoria Walker. Tim has three beautiful children, David (Maria) Walker, Emily (Miles Greschl) and Amy Walker. He also has three grandchildren, Benjamin, Jacob and Ezekiel,...
William (Bill) D. Grubich
Nov 7, 2025
STOW - William D. Grubich, 79, died November 7, 2025.
Born in Cleveland, Bill was a resident of Stow since 1974, a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, and had retired from Millcraft Paper in 2022, after 27 years of service. Bill was the Vice-President of Deltacraft, a paper converting company, in Buffalo, New York, for 17 years.
Bill was a...
Linda D. Yeager
Nov 3, 2025
AKRON - Linda D. Yeager, 76, died November 3, 2025.
Born in Akron, she was a lifetime area resident, loved to travel, and had retired as an accountant from Omnova Solutions.
Preceded in death by her husband, Ronald, in 2013, Linda is survived by her sons, Aaron (Julia) Yeager, Shane Gault, Tim Yeager, and Rick Yeager; grandchildren, Isaac and Evelyn Yeager, and...
Thane G. Cook
Nov 2, 2025
STOW - Thane G. Cook, 90, passed away peacefully in his home on November 2, 2025, surrounded by family.
Born on August 15, 1935, in Detroit, MI, to his loving parents, Eleanor and Grattan Cook, he later moved to Stow, Ohio, where he served his community as Stow’s Ward 4 councilman for 14 years, and was a founding member of Stow’s...
Michael L. Tuckerman
Nov 2, 2025
STOW - Michael L. Tuckerman, age 69, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025, in Akron, Ohio, at Summa Hospital. He was born at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, on September 11, 1956.
He was preceded in death by his father, Merle E. Tuckerman; his mother, Geraldine F. (Elliott) Tuckerman; his sister, Cheryl D. Sanders, and his brother-in-law,...
Anthony F. Girolamo
Nov 1, 2025
STOW - Anthony F. Girolamo, 54, died November 1, 2025.
In Loving Memory of Captain Anthony “Big Tone” Girolamo
Born in Cleveland and raised in Twinsburg, Ohio. Beloved Captain, Son, Brother, Uncle and Friend.
Anthony “Big Tone” Girolamo, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 1, 2025. Known to all as “Big Tone”, he was the heart and soul of Lake Erie....
Roger R. Flanagan
Oct 28, 2025
STOW - Roger R. Flanagan, 70, of Stow, died October 28, 2025, from cancer.
He was born and raised in Cleveland and Solon. He retired from Earl M. Jorgensen Steel. Roger served the communities and took pride in being a Police Reserve Officer in Stow and then Munroe Falls. He was a past member of the Stow FOPA. Roger was a...
Louis J. Frost
Oct 29, 2025
HUDSON - Louis J. Frost, 71, died October 29, 2025.
Born in Waterloo, IA, he was a resident of Stow for most of his life. Louis dedicated much of his professional career to Kent State University, where he worked in the computer ops division for more than 30 years, retiring in 2008.
Louis enjoyed traveling with his family. Whether he was exploring...
Henry Criss
Oct 21, 2025
Together AgainOctober 10, 1930 ~ October 21, 2025
KENT - Henry Criss, 95, of Kent, Ohio, passed away on October 21, 2025, after a short illness at home, surrounded by his family.
Henry was born to Joseph and Matilda Criss in Akron, Ohio. He lived in Akron most of his life before recently moving to Kent. On September 14, 1957, he married...
Lorrie Jean Scheftic
Oct 17, 2025
STOW - Lorrie Jean Scheftic, 71, passed away October 17, 2025.
Born in New Kensington, PA, she was a resident of Stow since 2006. Lorrie had been employed with Prudential Financial as an Insurance agent, was an EMT with Lower Kiski Ambulance and taught at various Christian schools. She also volunteered as an AWANA youth group leader for fifteen years. She...
