Kristen Elizabeth Hoffman
Feb 10, 2026
CLEVELAND - With heavy hearts and abiding faith, we share that Kristen Elizabeth Hoffman, 32, of Cleveland, Ohio, was called home on February 10, 2026, surrounded by her family. We remember Kristen’s years filled with music, laughter, and unmatched compassion for everyone - stranger or friend. We trust God’s arms to hold her now, the way she held each of...
James (Jim) F. Hurd
Feb 10, 2026
SILVER LAKE - James (Jim) F. Hurd, 85, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026.
Born in Akron, Ohio, on October 27, 1940, to parents, Frank and Nina Hurd. He was a resident of Silver Lake for 50 years.
Jim graduated from Stow High school in 1958. After graduating from high school, he attended Kent State University, where he earned a Bachelor...
Nick Zaklanovich
Feb 8, 2026
Nick Zaklanovich
September 14, 1953 - February 8, 2026
HUDSON - Nick passed away suddenly and was extremely unexpected, leaving his loving wife of 30 years, Allyn Marzulla, stunned and deeply saddened.
Nick was born and grew up in Akron, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nicola and Ann Zaklanovich, as well as his precious daughter, Katie Zaklanovich Sever, in...
Robert (Bob) Boyd McGall
Jan 30, 2026
HENDERSONVILLE, NC - Robert (Bob) Boyd McGall, 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026, at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock, surrounded by love.
Bob was born on August 29, 1938, in Caldwell, Ohio, to the late Joseph and Clara Boyd McGall. He was preceded in death by his infant daughter, baby McGall, and his brother, Charles McGall.
Bob was...
Thomas (Tom) N. Leeser
Feb 8, 2026
CANAL FULTON - Thomas (Tom) N. Leeser, 74, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026, after a courageous battle with ALS. Surrounded by love, he leaves behind a legacy marked by faith, humor, generosity, and a deep appreciation for the beauty of life. Born on May 4, 1951, in Akron, Ohio, Tom was the son of Frank and Andrea Leeser,...
Marsha Gregorini Axe
Feb 3, 2026
STOW - Marsha Gregorini Axe, 72, of Stow, Ohio, passed away on February 3, 2026, at Summa Akron City Hospital. Marsha was born on September 27, 1953.
She lived a life defined by compassion, caring, empathy, selflessness, and a deep commitment to giving. Her gentle presence and unwavering kindness touched everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Those who knew Marsha will remember...
Michael D. Smith
Feb 4, 2026
STOW - Michael D. Smith, 85, died February 4, 2026.
Born in Youngstown, Ohio, on May 15, 1940, he was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in Alaska, and had been employed as an electrician with Youngstown Sheet and Tube (J & L Steel). Michael had also been a volunteer at Ohio Veterans Memorial Park in Clinton.
He...
Michael (Mike) W. Lewellyn
Feb 3, 2026
AKRON - Michael W. Lewellyn, age 47, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026. He was born on September 13, 1978.
He is survived by his parents, Ronald and Joy Lewellyn, and his sister, Laura.
Mike graduated from Stow High School in 1997. He was loved by his family and friends and will be missed greatly.
If you would like to do something in...
Richard Frederick Schmader
Feb 2, 2026
TALLMADGE - Richard Frederick Schmader, 69, passed away February 2, 2026.
He was born on November 19, 1956, to the late Ray and Donna Schmader, in Akron. Rich was a 1974 graduate of Stow High School, where he participated in band and other activities. After graduation, he became the manager of Stow’s Spaghetti Bowl and then went on to work in...
Lisa Marie Modiri
Jan 23, 2026
SILVER LAKE - Lisa Marie Modiri, age 58, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2026. Born in Long Beach, California, Lisa brought her warmth and adventurous spirit to Ohio in 2013, where she found a loving community and a new home.
Known as "Whitefeather" within the spiritual circles of Northeast Ohio, Lisa touched countless lives with her generous heart, gentle...
Paul R. Schmoyer, Jr.
Jan 28, 2026
HUDSON - Paul R. Schmoyer, Jr., 100, passed away January 28, 2026.
Born in Brookville, Pennsylvania, he was a long-term resident of Concord, Ohio, and a World War II U.S. Navy veteran.
Paul owned Schmoyer’s Floral Design in Cleveland and was later employed with the Department of Veterans Affairs as an X-ray technician where he met his wife, Marilyn. He enjoyed fishing,...
Dennis Vincent McBride, Jr.
Jan 29, 2026
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Dennis Vincent McBride, Jr., 53, died January 29, 2026.
Born in Akron, he was Vice President of Sales at Dynamic Data, Inc., where he worked with his best friend, Justin Miller. Denny enjoyed golfing, going on vacation to the beach, and spending time on his patio with his family! Denny was loved by so many and there were...
Madeleine Marlisa Gulas
Jan 26, 2026
KENT - Madeleine Marlisa Gulas was born in the early hours of July 18, 1990, one minute after her twin sister, Chesney Alexandra, in Akron, Ohio. She was the daughter of John S. and Chesney D. Zellers Gulas, of Hudson, Ohio.
Madeleine graduated from Laurel School in Shaker Heights, Ohio, and went to college at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Massachusetts,...
John E. Malene
Jan 21, 2026
CUYAHOGA FALLS - John E. Malene, 95, passed away peacefully, January 21, 2026, at Heritage of Hudson Nursing Home in Hudson.
He was born January 23, 1930, in Rockland Township, PA, to the late Samuel and Antoinette Malene. Mr. Malene was a proud veteran who served in the U.S. Air Force between WWII and the Korean War. After military service, he...
Cindy (Lukens) Wagner
Jan 18, 2026
STOW (FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP) - Cindy (Lukens) Wagner, 55, of Sunny Dell Farms, passed away suddenly Sunday morning, January 18, 2026.
Cindy is survived by her husband of 31 years, Matt, and her children, Riley and Brody.
Cindy was a lifetime resident of Sunny Dell Farms. She was born and raised to be a farmer for her family farm, which was her greatest...
Joseph F. Ball
Jan 14, 2026
To view the livestream of Mr. Ball's Memorial Service,
please click the link below and use the Meeting Code and Password listed:
Joseph Ball Livestream Link
Meeting Code: 88214264234
Password: 723877
STOW - Joseph F. Ball, 84, passed away January 14, 2026, after several years of battling complications from strokes.
Born in Akron, he was a resident of Stow since 1966. He was an engineer with...
Richard Russell Crawley
Jan 15, 2026
To view the livestream Funeral Service on behalf of Mr. Rick Crawley,
on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 10 AM, please click the link below:
Riverwood Chapel ~ Funeral Service for Mr. Rick Crawley
STOW - Richard Russell Crawley, age 61, of Stow, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.
Rick is survived by Norma, his wife of...
Eunice Harryette Honsa Pavlik (nee Jones)
Jan 15, 2026
TWINSBURG - Eunice Harryette Honsa Pavlik (nee Jones), passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on January 15, 2026, at the age of 90, in Macedonia Ohio.
Born on September 15, 1935, in Cleveland Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Eunice Jones. She grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, and attended John Marshall High School.
She worked for several...
Carolyn Sue Clark
Jan 8, 2026
STOW|TORONTO - Carolyn Sue Clark, age 76, of Stow and Toronto, OH, passed away on January 8, 2026, in the presence of family.
Born on August 14, 1949, in Steubenville, OH, Carolyn was the daughter of Dale Skinner and Annabelle Skinner (Horvath). She graduated from Jefferson Union High School in 1967, and went on to work in sectors, which include banking,...
Aimee Elizabeth Newell
Jan 7, 2026
MACEDONIA - Aimee Elizabeth Newell, age 56, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. She was born on May 23, 1969, at Marymount Hospital in Garfield Heights, Ohio. She was the beloved daughter of the late Carole Rusher Newell and Donald Newell.
Aimee’s life was shaped by deep love and profound loss. She was preceded in death by her parents, her...
