Verne T. Rowland
Sep 9, 2022
STOW - Verne T. Rowland, 92, died September 9, 2022. Born in Newport, OH, he moved to Stow as a young boy, and graduated from Stow High School, where he excelled as an athlete. Verne was a U.S. Army veteran, training soldiers during the Korean war in chemical warfare and use of flamethrowers. Mr. Rowland, along with his brother, Harold,...
William Lee Miholer
Sep 8, 2022
STOW - William Lee Miholer, 79, passed away September 8, 2022. Born in Three Rivers, MI, on September 1, 1943, he was a 1961 graduate of Three Rivers High School and Western Michigan University in 1969. After returning from service in the U.S. Navy from 1961-1964, he married Terry Fuller, (his high school sweetheart), on December 26, 1964. In...
Janelle M. Kelley
Sep 7, 2022
STOW - Janelle M. Kelley, 76, died September 7, 2022. Born in Akron, she was a resident of Stow since 1984. Janelle had been employed with Stellar Private Cable Systems as a bookkeeper, retiring in 2015. She enjoyed gardening and loved her cats. Preceded in death by her husband, Paul Kelley, she is survived by her daughter, Kellee (Jim)...
Gary M. Keever
Sep 7, 2022
STOW - Gary M. Keever, 72, died September 7, 2022. Born in Cleveland, he was a resident of Stow since 2000, and a U.S. Navy veteran. Gary had been the owner of S & S Auto Reconditioning. He was an excellent musician and was talented at playing the keyboard and accordion. Gary also enjoyed working on cars and drag racing....
Carmen "Liz" Ford
Sep 4, 2022
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Carmen “Liz” Ford, 85, died September 4, 2022. Born in Playa de Naguabo, Puerto Rico, she was a resident of Cuyahoga Falls since 1959. Liz had been a homemaker. She was a diehard Cleveland Indians and Browns fan and enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family. Preceded in death by her parents, Ramon and Augustina...
Helen M. Prentice
Aug 31, 2022
KENT - Our sweet mother, Helen M. Prentice, 92, went home to be with Jesus on August 31, 2022. She was born in Warren, Ohio, on December 1,1929, to Stephen and Leta Coldiron, and moved to Akron while still a young girl. Mom attended Houghton College in New York state, then returned to Akron, where she completed her degree...
Jeffrey Alan Dine
Aug 30, 2022
God welcomed Home Jeffrey Alan Dine, age 54, peacefully on August 30th, 2022. Jeff courageously fought two cancers simultaneously, but his body just wasn’t able to continue the battle. Jeff was upbeat and positive and showed a quick wit, as well as being King of the “Dad jokes” and one-liners. He made his nearly 7-year battle with metastatic Leiomyosarcoma...
Margie T. Easterling
Aug 30, 2022
STOW - Margie T. Easterling, 79, a beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, died August 30, 2022. Born in Mechanicsburg, Ohio, she left the farm for greener pastures and was a longtime Stow resident. Margie is survived by her daughters, Hollys (Heath) Hall and Laura (John) Wieland, and grandchildren, Austin (Emily) Hall, Emma (Harrison) Dalby, Jonah Wieland, and Julia...
Margaret Ellen Kelly Hardy
Aug 25, 2022
Margaret Ellen Kelly Hardy (92 years old) July 9th, 1930 – August 25th, 2022
Beloved wife of Ronald Hardy of Stow; children, Kathy Galo Gatian, Mike Galo (Cheri), Dan Galo (Judy); stepchildren, Ron Hardy (Christy), LuAnn Wirebaugh (Gene Kapity), Cherie Starcher, Rick Hardy (Sharon); 18 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren, and the aunt of many.
She was...
Christine M. Shambaugh
Aug 22, 2022
BOSTON HEIGHTS - Christine M. Shambaugh, 50, died August 22, 2022. Born in Akron, she was a resident of Boston Heights and a graduate of Woodridge High School. Christine had been employed with Summit DD as a care provider. She had attended First United Methodist Church in Cuyahoga Falls and Christine enjoyed cooking and taking care of others. Preceded...
Joyce M. (Fairfax) Mcbrayer
Aug 21, 2022
STOW - Joyce M. (Fairfax) McBrayer, 82, passed away August 21, 2022. Joyce was born in Akron, Ohio, to Clarence R. and Hazel O. Nutt. Growing up in Lawrenceburg, TN, she attended school in a one room schoolhouse. She moved back to Ohio with her family to attend high school.
Mom was very bright and humble, skipping...
John Anthony Berdy, Jr.
Aug 20, 2022
“Take not more than you give along the way and above all, serve this world with honor and compassion . . . so when you make your mark on the earth, let it be the mark of a good man.” W. Moeller. TALLMADGE - John Anthony Berdy, Jr., made his mark on this earth as a really good man. Steadfast...
Chelliah Rathinam Richmonds (C.R.R.)
Aug 19, 2022
Psalms 90:12 - Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Chelliah Rathinam Richmonds (C.R.R.), a beloved father, husband, son, brother, grandpa, and great grandpa went home to be with his Lord on August 19, 2022. He was born at home in a village in Tamil Nadu, India in 1939, and was 8...
Louellyn C. Robinson
Aug 18, 2022
STOW - Louellyn C. Robinson, 85, died August 18, 2022. Born in Mansfield, she was a resident of Stow since 1969, a graduate of Kent State University and had been employed as a teacher in Columbus and Lorain schools. For 10 years, she was the organist at Grandview Methodist Church in Cuyahoga Falls prior to becoming a member of...
Audra F. Shallenberger (Patterson)
Aug 17, 2022
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Audra F. Shallenberger, (Patterson), 89, went to be with her Savior on August 17th, 2022. Born in Akron, Ohio, on July 10, 1933, to Clyde and Amma Patterson, she was a lifetime area resident having lived in Stow since 1971, prior to moving to Cuyahoga Falls. Audra was a product of the Akron Public Schools, and...
Margaret "Carolyn" (Hudson) Dryden
Aug 16, 2022
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Margaret "Carolyn" (Hudson) Dryden, 89, of Ravenna left this world peacefully on Tuesday, Aug 16, 2022. She was born October 26, 1932, in Woodsfield, OH, to the late Bertha (Stoehr) and Arlie Hudson, and was a loving sister to the late Ruth (Hudson) Young. She lived and raised her children in Ravenna, OH, and had fond...
Theodore J. Andrico
Aug 12, 2022
KENT - Theodore J. Andrico, 85, died August 12, 2022. Born in Akron, he was a U.S. Army veteran, serving as a medic with the 82nd Airborne. After retiring as a photo engraver from Quad/QuebecorArcata Graphics in Buffalo, New York, he returned to the area in 2013. Mr. Andrico had attended First Baptist Church of Tallmadge. Preceded in death...
Dorothy D. Watt
Aug 12, 2022
HUDSON - Dorothy D. Watt, 95, passed away August 12, 2022, from complications of Covid. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, W. Doyle Watt, Jr., and her daughter, Carol Klepinger. She is survived by her children, David Watt (Diana), Mary Watt (Peter Schultz), and Kevin Watt (Sara Jones); her son-in-law, Steven Klepinger; her grandchildren,...
Larry R. Tawney, Sr.
Aug 11, 2022
ROOTSTOWN - Larry R. Tawney, Sr., 73, passed away August 11, 2022. Born in Edinburg, he was a resident of Portage County after his military service. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in 101st Airborne Division during the Vietnam War. Larry was a jack of all trades, hard worker, and neighborly. He really enjoyed hunting, fishing, and practical...
Sandra Y. Vodney
Aug 11, 2022
MUNROE FALLS - Sandra Y. Vodney, 85, died August 11, 2022. Born in Dilliner, Pennsylvania, she had retired from Terex (GM) and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her parents, John and Elizabeth Hixon; brother, John Hixon, Jr., she is survived by her son, William L. Vodney, III; daughter, Deborah (Donald) Vasbinder; four...
