Obituaries

Mar 8, 2022

Obituary of Harold L. Kinsey MUNROE FALLS - Harold L. Kinsey, 85, a wonderful husband, father and grandfather, died March 8, 2022. He was a hardworking and honest man. Friends are invited to Redmon Funeral Home, 3633 Darrow Road, Stow, 44224, for visitation on Monday from 10 AM to 11 AM. Private burial Hillside Memorial Park.

Mar 7, 2022

Obituary of Paul James Grable STOW - Paul James Grable, 77, died March 7, 2022. Born at Naval Hospital Bremerton (NHB) Puget Sound in Bremerton, WA, he was a 1963 graduate of Stow High School, and faithfully served his country during Vietnam in the U.S. Army. Paul enjoyed roller skating, motorcycles, and drag racing, but special favorites were boating and...

Mar 6, 2022

Janice Louise Mills, formerly of Munroe Falls, Ohio, passed away March 6, 2022. She was born on February 29, 1936, to the late Elmer and Lillian Mersing of Crellin, Maryland. Janice left her home at 18 years old and went on a journey with her husband, Marvin, that lasted more than 67 years. While her life was dedicated to Marvin...

Mar 5, 2022

STOW - Joseph Michael Rondinelli, age 68, of Stow, passed away at home on March 5, 2022, with his family by his side. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the cherished son of the late Ernest and Beatrice Rondinelli; the loving husband of Mario Caliri; devoted father to Amy Jo (John) Boresi and Michael (Kousalya) Rondinelli; proud grandfather to Gabriella...

Mar 4, 2022

STOW - The family of Fred O. Wands is saddened to announce the passing of their loved one on Friday, March 4, 2022. Fred was born October 31, 1946, and grew up in Kent. He graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School in 1964 and went on to serve his country in the U.S. Navy for the next four years. Fred...

Mar 4, 2022

Obituary of Duane V. Peterson STOW - Duane V. Peterson, 91, went to be with the Lord and his beloved wife, Catherine on March 4, 2022. Born in Indianapolis, IN to Paul V. and Dorothy Smith Peterson, he was a veteran of the U.S. Naval Reserve and U.S. Navy, entering into service via the V6 program at the University of...

Mar 4, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN - Jean Rae (Griffiths) Jones, 94, died March 4, 2022.

Born in Youngstown, she was a resident of Stow since 2018. Jean retired from the Youngstown City Schools as a Librarian after 38 years. She was a member of Highway Tabernacle Church for over 70 years. Jean graduated from The Rayen School in 1946. She loved...

Mar 2, 2022

Obituary of John A. Gussey John A. Gussey, 56, died March 2, 2022. Born in Akron, John was a lifetime area resident, an avid Ohio State fan, and had been employed with Landmark Plastics for 25 years. Preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth, and father, John Joseph Gussey, he is survived by his son, John; mother, Sharon Collins; sister,...

Mar 1, 2022

Obituary of Alvin T. Whetsel CUYAHOGA FALLS - Alvin T. Whetsel, 90, died March 1, 2022. Born in Mt. Pleasant, PA, he was a resident of Cuyahoga Falls, and a U.S. Air Force veteran. Alvin had been employed with the Ford Motor Company as a machinist, retiring in 1996. He was a member of Steeles Corner Community Church and the...

Feb 27, 2022

Obituary of Merle Edward Wise, Jr. STOW - Merle Edward Wise, Jr., 94, passed away on February 27, 2022. Born June 21, 1927, in Orange, N.J. and raised in northern New Jersey, he was the oldest of four brothers. He left school after the sixth grade to help support his family after his parents separated, by working as a tire...

Feb 26, 2022

Obituary of Janet D. Crnkovich HUDSON - Janet D. Crnkovich, 92, died February 26, 2022. Born February 17th, 1930, in Mansfield, Ohio, she was the youngest of Ralph C. Dickson and Lois Finney Dickson's eight children. She graduated from Lexington High School and eventually moved to Cleveland where she worked at the Standard Oil Building. Once married, Janet shifted her...

Feb 25, 2022

Obituary of Wilmer Franklin Jacoby STOW - Wilmer Franklin Jacoby (Bill), 94, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 25, 2022. Born in Copley, OH, he was a resident of Stow since 1962. Wilmer was a faithful member of the Chapel for over 50 years, where he served as a deacon. He was a...

Feb 24, 2022

Obituary of Alfred F. Bonacci STOW - Alfred F. "Fred" Bonacci, 63, died February 24, 2022. Born in Akron, Fred was a longtime and active resident of Stow, where he was a member of Redemption Chapel. He also served as past-president of the Stow-Munroe Falls Booster Club and of the Stow-Munroe Falls School Board. After retiring from BP Oil, Fred...

Feb 20, 2022

Obituary of Patricia Mae Shreffler Eichler CUYAHOGA FALLS - Patricia Mae Shreffler Eichler, 79, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away at 5:00 AM February 20, 2022, at Sunrise of Cuyahoga Falls. She was born April 7, 1942, in Titusville, PA to the late Jay and Jennie (Ghering) Shreffler. Patricia was a graduate of Jackson-Milton High School and Kent State University. She...

Feb 19, 2022

Obituary of Steve A. Stahl MUNROE FALLS - Chief Steve A. Stahl, 66, died February 19, 2022. Born in Coshocton, Steve was a longtime Munroe Falls resident and 28-year member of the Munroe Falls Police Dept., serving as chief for 27 of those years, retiring in 2005. Steve was also a member of the FOP. Preceded in death by his...

Feb 18, 2022

Obituary of John P. Schwemler STOW - John P. Schwemler, 57, died February 18, 2022. Born in Akron, he was a resident of Stow since 1964. John graduated with a bachelor's degree in music from Kent State University. John was a kind and generous family man. He was always smiling, laughing, and trying to get others to join in. He...

Feb 16, 2022

STOW - Bortolo Lido Tonelli, 89, died February 16, 2022. Born in Brownstown, PA, he was a Stow resident for 59 years, a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, and a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Preceded in death by his son, Ronald; sister, Lucia Malengo, and brother, Benedetto Tonelli, he is survived by his wife of 68...

Feb 14, 2022

Obituary of Elsie Marie Theiss CUYAHOGA FALLS - Elsie Marie Theiss, 94, died February 14, 2022. Born in Akron, she was a resident of Cuyahoga Falls since 1961. She was a member of Summit Christian Church. Elsie enjoyed making ceramics, quilting, crocheting, cooking, and baking cookies for the kids of the neighborhood. Preceded in death by husband, George L. Theiss;...

Feb 14, 2022

Obituary of Ronald W. McNutt CANTON - Ronald W. McNutt, 82, passed away on February 14, 2022. Born and raised in Ashtabula, he was a lifelong hard worker, helping support his family at a local butcher shop from the age of twelve. He went on to a career as a telephone installer with Mid-Continent Telephone Corporation. Forty-five years and several...

Feb 12, 2022

STOW - Theodore "Ted" J. Uzl, 59, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 12th, 2022, after a three-year battle with esophageal cancer. Born in Cleveland, Ted graduated from Walsh Jesuit High School in 1980. He was a resident of Stow since 2003, a member of Holy Family Parish, and a successful self-employed painting contractor. Preceded in death by his parents, Ralph...