Richard Stewart Hertle
Feb 15, 2026
STOW - Richard Stewart Hertle, 79, passed away February 15, 2026, after a brief illness.
Born in Akron, the son of Ivan and Elizabeth Hertle, he was a resident of Stow since 1984.
He was a 1964 graduate of Buchtel High School and remained an active member of the class reunion committee. He had been employed with Chrysler Motors in the automation...
Donald L. Stearns
Feb 15, 2026
STOW - Donald L. Stearns, 97, passed away on February 15, 2026
Born in Townville, PA, on January 4, 1929, the son of Merton E. Stearns and Florence E. Jennings-Stearns. It is said that there was four feet of snow on the ground that week.
Don received a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh in 1951....
Linda M. Life
Feb 14, 2026
AKRON - Linda M. Life, 74, went to be with the Lord on February 14, 2026, with her family by her side.
She was born in Ravenna, Ohio, on April 27, 1951, to Roscoe and Dorothy Kerby. Linda spent her life dedicating all her time to her husband and children. She was a lifelong baseball fan and enjoyed watching games with...
John Gammill DeWitt
Feb 11, 2026
STOW - In the early afternoon of Wednesday, February 11, 2026, John Gammill DeWitt, 91, passed peacefully away with family by his side.
Born May 8, 1934, in Westerville, Ohio, to Harold and Opal DeWitt, John grew up there and attended Westerville High School, where he met the love of his life, Nancy Cornell. John and Nancy were married on November...
Keli M. White (Roose)
Feb 13, 2026
STOW - Keli M. White (Roose), 72, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, in Canton, Ohio.
Born on December 3, 1953, in Cleveland, Ohio, Keli spent much of her life in Stow, Ohio, where she built a life rooted in faith, family, and service. She earned her Master’s degree in Education from Kent State University and devoted her career to...
Wade Andrew Christian, Jr.
Feb 13, 2026
STOW - Wade Andrew Christian, Jr., 89, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026, after a long illness. He will be missed by his beloved and grieving wife of 68 years, Carolyn.
Wade was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He gave of himself to his family in many ways that included his woodworking hobby of making furniture that he did...
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...
