Bob Wehr
Nov 18, 2010
STOW- Bob Wehr, 78, formerly of Hudson, died November 18, 2010. Born in Barnesville, OH, he was a US Navy veteran and active member of the United Methodist Church in Stow, serving on various committees. Bob retired from Belenky, Inc. after 40 years service, and was a member of Tower Dance, the Hudson American Legion and the Hudson Boosters, where...
Richard Benson
Nov 17, 2010
Richard E. Benson, 85, one of "the Few, the Proud, the Marines," passed away in the early morning of November 17, 2010, after a lengthy illness to join our Heavenly Father and his wife, Phyllis. Richard was preceded in death in 1935 by his devoted mother, Alice Bessie (nee Little); in 1941 by his hard-working father, Richard Oscar; in 1973...
Norman Lee Mathews
Nov 15, 2010
Obituary of Norman Lee Mathews Norman Lee Mathews passed away quietly after a brief battle with Melanoma cancer on November 15, 2010 in his home in Stow. Born and raised in Niles, Ohio, and a graduate of McKinley High School in 1954, Norm received his BS in Music Education at Ohio University in 1958, and continued on to complete his...
Alonzo Paynter
Nov 15, 2010
Alonzo " Ben" Paynter, 81, died November 15, 2010. Born in Columbus, he served his country in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict, was an avid golfer, a member of the Sons of Herman, Stow United Methodist Church and the Stow Munroe Falls Lions Club. Preceded in death by his wife Jean in 1995, he is survived by his...
Alonzo Paynter
Nov 15, 2010
Alonzo " Ben" Paynter, 81, died November 15, 2010. Born in Columbus, he served his country in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict, was an avid golfer, a member of the Sons of Herman, Stow United Methodist Church and the Stow Munroe Falls Lions Club. Preceded in death by his wife Jean in 1995, he is survived by his...
Jean Drainer
Nov 12, 2010
CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH - Jean Drainer, 86, died November 12, 2010. Born in Grafton, WV, daughter of the late Sarah Stemple Sandsbury and Theodore Dorsey Sandsbury, she graduated from Grafton High School in 1942 and from Clarksburg Business College. Jean worked at Hazel Atlas, Loara's Jewelry Store, Red Cross-Fairmont, Benedum Airport in Clarksburg and also at The Pullman. Jean later...
Marjorie Mae Lofgren
Nov 11, 2010
TALLMADGE- Marjorie Mae Lofgren, 87, died November 11, 2010. Born in Akron, she was a Tallmadge resident since 1960, had worked for Goodyear Aircraft during World War II and was a member of Beta Sigma Phi. Preceded in death by her husband Evald and her sister Frances Johnson, she is survived by her nieces Kathleen Johnson, Janice Grubich and Doris...
William Abrams
Nov 9, 2010
William J. Abrams, 90, died November 9, 2010. Born in Cleveland, he was a Calvary Captain, US Army World War II veteran. Preceded in death by his wife June (nee Symes), he is survived by his daughters Jacki Kirby and Jill Cotterman; grandchildren Marc Kirby and Rachel Cotterman and great-grandchildren Sean, Owen and Patrick Kirby, Brendan and Devon Cotterman. Private...
H. William Kushner
Nov 8, 2010
Obituary of H. William Kushner STOW - H. William Kushner, 87, died November 8, 2010. He was a longtime resident of Sun City Center, Florida, where he was an active member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and the Community Safety Patrol. Mr. Kushner volunteered his time and handyman services to many charities over the years including...
Nicholas Kenneth Smolen
Nov 6, 2010
Silver Lake - Nicholas Kenneth Smolen, 26, died Nov. 6, 2010. A resident of Silver Lake, "Nick" attended schools in Cuyahoga Falls where he graduated from the high school and went on to participate at Weaver Workshop. Afflicted with cerebral palsy as a result of a severe illness at eighteen months of age, he went on to defy conventional medical...
Tony Calco
Nov 2, 2010
STOW- Tony Calco, 84, was reunited with his beloved Jeannette on November 2, 2010. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, he served his country in the Navy during WWII, was a 32nd Degree Mason, a member of the Capt. Brady Post 3703 VFW and Acker-Moore Memorial Post 175 American Legion. He retired from the Stow Fire Dept. as a Captain in 1980...
John Schadl
Nov 1, 2010
John Schadl celebrated his 92nd birthday by going home to be with his Lord and Savior on November 1, 2010. Born in Akron, he played football for, and graduated from South High School, was a US Navy veteran of World War II and had retired as a plant manager from Standard Mold. A participant in the Senior Olympics, John also...
Richard R. Brubaker
Nov 1, 2010
Obituary of Richard R. Brubaker STOW- Richard R. Brubaker, 70, went home to be with the Lord on November 1, 2010. Born in Akron to the late Robert and Jeanette Brubaker, Richard lived most of his life in Stow. He also spent a number of years in Aurora, CO. Richard enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas and striking up a conversation...
Doris Marie Kallay
Oct 31, 2010
STOW- Doris Marie Kallay, 84, died October 31, 2010. Born in Cleveland, she lived in Stow since 1967 and was a member of Holy Family Parish. Doris was an R.N., serving at various hospitals, including Green Cross, throughout her career, as well as with the Peace Corps in Brazil. Prior to her retirement, she was employed with Dr. Maria Reodica....
Michael J. Veneman
Oct 30, 2010
Obituary of Michael J. Veneman STOW - Michael J. Veneman, 54, died October 30, 2010 after a courageous battle with ALS. Mike was a well known stand up comedian and writer who played in clubs and colleges across the U.S. for over 20 years. Along with numerous writing credits and T.V. appearances, Mike conducted the Comedy 101 Workshop. He touched...
George Leipold
Oct 27, 2010
George, age 79, joined his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 27, 2010. Celebrating his life are Darlene, wife of 59 years; children Dennis (Sue), Ken (Denise) and Shelly (Tom); grandchildren Ben (Kelly), Kim (Matt), Andy (Amanda), Jennifer (James), Danny (Mary Kate), Heather, Craig and Adam; great-grandchildren Landon, Lyndsie, Logan, Dylan, Becca, James, Austin and Ava; sister Alice. George...
Claude Maxwell
Oct 26, 2010
Claude L. Maxwell, Jr., 73, died October 26, 2010. Born in Elkins, WV, he had retired from the Chrysler Twinsburg Stamping Plant. Preceded in death by parents Claude, Sr. and Hazel Maxwell, he is survived by sons Rick, Steve and Gary, numerous grandchildren and brother Bill Maxwell. Service will be conducted at the Redmon Funeral Home Friday 4 PM where...
May Boston May
Oct 25, 2010
Obituary of May Boston May STOW- The Master Gardener of Heaven has reached down to this earth for a special consult of May B. May. His angelic escort took her to her Heavenly assignment October 25, 2010. An avid gardener and traveler, she will be missed by the birds, cats and squirrels who shared her backyard and heart. May, once...
Starla Dawn Grubich
Oct 24, 2010
CUYAHOGA FALLS- Starla Dawn Grubich, 44, died October 24, 2010. Born in Warrensville Hts., she graduated from Stow High School in 1985 and received her Bachelor of Science in Education from The University of Akron. Starla had attended Holy Family Catholic Church, and was a 25 year veteran of the US Army, having served during Desert Storm in Kuwait and...
Rick Matvey
Oct 18, 2010
Obituary of Rick Matvey STOW - Rick Matvey, 57, died October 18, 2010. Born in Akron, Rick had a passion for cars, baseball, fishing and model trains. He loved spending time tinkering around the house and especially in his garage, where he greeted many friends over the years. His family meant the world to him. We will miss him so...
