Donna Raffath
Jun 25, 2010
Donna Raffath, age 80, a Stow resident for 42 years, passed away on June 25, 2010. Donna was preceded in death by her parents Jesse and Bessie Crum. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Bert; children Cindy (Dave) Theiler of Marietta, GA, Brenda (David) Friend of Gaithersburg, MD, and Kent Raffath of Dyersburg, TN; two grandchildren, Trenton...
Dorothy E. Hansford
Jun 23, 2010
Dorothy E. Hansford went to eternal life on June 23, 2010. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on September 12, 1924 and was adopted by Harry and Grace Kraus. A Stow resident for over fifty years, Dorothy was previously employed by Steve's Professional Dry-Cleaners in Stow, Ohio. Throughout her life, Dorothy was passionate about providing a loving home to many...
Brian Loughery
Jun 22, 2010
Obituary of Brian Loughery Brian D. Loughery, 46, went home to be with the Lord June 22, 2010. Born in Akron, he was preceded in death by father Donald and is survived by the best wife in the world, Cathy, mother Earlean (Norman) Harrold, sister Kathy (Mark) Jones, mother-in-law and father-in-law Leonard and Betty Cummins, sisters-in-law Cheryl (James) Massie, Caren...
Judith E. Whitaker
Jun 20, 2010
Obituary of Judith E. Whitaker MUNROE FALLS - Judith E. Whitaker, 73, died June 20, 2010 with her family by her side. A lifetime area resident, she volunteered at the Humane Society of Greater Akron and enjoyed gardening and kayaking. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Russell; son Alan (Patty) Whitaker of Stow; daughters Lori (David) Karle...
Donna Pivarski
Jun 18, 2010
On June 18, 2010, we lost a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, daughter and friend. Donna demonstrated determination, courage, dignity and faith during her battle with pancreatic cancer. Donna was born August 23, 1947, in Cleveland, Ohio. As a baby she (and her older twin sister, Kathy) were adopted by Steve and Isabelle Handlovics. She graduated Canton Central Catholic...
Michael A Romeo
Jun 17, 2010
STOW- Michael A. Romeo, 35, died June 17, 2010. Born in Akron, he was a lifetime area resident and had been employed at Lipari Foods. Michael was a member of the Kent Canadian Club and an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Preceded in death by his father Dominic, he is survived by his beloved wife Jennifer and their faithful companion Dino;...
Willard Spade
Jun 14, 2010
TALLMADGE- Willard I. Spade, 86, went home to be with his Lord and Savior June 14, 2010. Born in Akron, he had lived in Goodyear Heights for 33 years prior to moving to Tallmadge in 1994. A US Army veteran of World War II, Willard had retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber in 1985 with 45 years service. He was...
William Bishop
Jun 7, 2010
William M. Bishop, 77, an area resident for over 50 years, died June 7, 2010 of pancreatic cancer. Born in Kaylor, Pa. to the late Joseph and Hattie Bishop,Bill was a 1955 graduate of Allegheny College where he was a stellar athlete competing in basketball and baseball. He was inducted into the Allegheny College Athletic Hall of Fame in the...
Richard Lloyd
Jun 7, 2010
Richard L. Lloyd, 83, passed away June 7, 2010. Born in Akron, he was a former member of the Wooster Avenue Christian Church and for many years a member of the First Christian Church of Stow. He served his country in the Navy during World War II and the Korean Conflict, volunteered at the YMCA, was a graduate of Kent...
John R. Bovard
Jun 5, 2010
Obituary of John R. Bovard John Bovard, a lifelong resident of our area, passed into the arms of our Lord on June 5, 2010 after a long illness. John was accompanied to Heaven surrounded with the love of his family. John's love for his family was the driving force in his life and that love for each family member grew...
Albina Kilonsky
Jun 5, 2010
Obituary of Albina Kilonsky Albina R. Kilonsky, 79, died suddenly of unknown causes in her home June 5, 2010. Born in Carbondale, PA Dec. 4th, 1930, she lived in Tallmadge since 1960 and was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church. Preceded in death by her son James F. in 2008, she is survived by her husbandof 62 years,...
Marjorie A. Howard
Jun 4, 2010
TALLMADGE - Marjorie A. Howard, 86, died June 4, 2010. Born in Willard, Ohio, she was a longtime area resident and a member of First Christian Church of Stow. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles in 1987 and brothers and sisters, she is survived by daughter Barbara (Gary) Wolf of North Carolina; son Donald (Rae) Howard of Tallmadge; grandchildren...
Jack L. Hager
Jun 3, 2010
Obituary of Jack L. Hager Jack L. Hager, 92, passed away on June 3, 2010. Born in Akron, he retired from Ohio Bell Telephone in 1980 with 36 years of service. Jack served his country in the Army Air Force during World War II, and spent time as a POW. He was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School, and...
Mary Sue Delker
May 28, 2010
STOW - Mary Sue Delker, 78, died May 28, 2010. Born in Fremont, Ohio, she was a longtime area resident, a member of St. Eugene Catholic Church and a member of the Stow Republican Club. Preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Robert in 2009, she is survived by sons Lane (Jackie) of Akron, Brian of Chicago and...
Joyce Jane Police
May 26, 2010
NORTHFIELD- Joyce Jane Police, 70, died May 26, 2010. Born in Fairmont, WV, she had been a Twinsburg/Northfield resident for over 50 years. She was a member of the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Macedonia. While Mrs. Police loved shopping, her greatest joy was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband James in 2003, she...
Donna Ilene Monchack
May 25, 2010
Obituary of Donna Ilene Monchack HEMET, CA - Donna Ilene Monchack, 85, died May 25, 2010 in Hemet, CA. Born in Akron, she was a longtime Tallmadge resident, member of St. John's Episcopal Church and had been employed at Yeager's and Polsky's in the cosmetic department. Mrs. Monchack was an active civic volunteer, serving as a Brownie and Girl Scout...
Catherine A. Peterson
May 22, 2010
STOW- Catherine A. Peterson, 83, died May 22, 2010. Born in Northampton, she was a lifetime area resident, having lived in Stow since 1961. Mrs. Peterson was an active member of the First Congregational Church of Akron, where she served as a deacon and on various committees. She is survived by her husband Duane, with whom she operated Affirmed Medical...
Paul A. Walters
May 16, 2010
STOW - Paul A. Walters, 76, died May 16, 2010. Born in Kent, he was a longtime area resident. Mr. Walters served his country as a lieutenant in the National Guard and was a member of Bethany United Church of Christ of Cuyahoga Falls, A.O.P.A, American Chemist Society and Ohio Gun Collectors. Preceded in death by his parents Alden and...
Karl Stevens
May 12, 2010
Karl Stevens, 83, passed away May 12, 2010. Born in Akron in 1927, he graduated from North High School and the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA. He retired from the Navy in 1973 with many medals and awards. He was most proud of the Joint Service Commendation Medal. His career included Supply Officer, Officer In Charge and Executive...
Margaret Tresh
May 12, 2010
Margaret L. Tresh was born in Haleyville, AL in 1924 and resided most of her life in Cuyahoga Falls. She peacefully started her journey to heaven May 12, 2010 from home with her daughters by her side. She was a very special mother, grandmother, friend to many; stranger to none. You may know her as Q-tip, a nickname given to...
