Deborah Ann Pittak
Apr 25, 2021
Obituary of Deborah Ann Pittak TALLMADGE - Deborah Ann Pittak, 69, died April 25, 2021. She was a life-long resident of northeast Ohio. She led an extraordinary life that included being a U.S. Army-WAC veteran, teacher, counselor, ninth degree blackbelt in Issinryu Karate, and member of the Dragon Dream Team. She trained hundreds of students as Sensei at Pittak's Issinryu...
Jack William Slegus
Apr 22, 2021
Obituary of Jack William Slegus STOW - Jack W. Slegus, 82, died April 22, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Gloria; son Mark (Tracy) Slegus; daughters, Nicole (Deron) McFarland, Danielle (Josh) Yockey, and grandchildren, Alexa, Mikayla, and Rebecca. Private family services will be held, with burial at Greenlawn Cemetery.
James Allen "Jim" Yoxthimer
Apr 20, 2021
Obituary of James Allen Yoxthimer James Allen "Jim" Yoxthimer, 57, passed away surrounded by his wife and three kids on April 20th, 2021 at their home in Marshall, Virginia after a courageous battle with cancer. Jim was born on March 2, 1964 in Akron, Ohio to Virgil Eugene Yoxthimer (deceased) and Alma Rose Yoxthimer. He grew up with his two...
Albert Martin Ames
Apr 20, 2021
STOW - Albert M. Ames, 87, died April 20, 2021 Born in Akron, New York in 1934, he was a resident of Stow since 1995. Albert and his wife, Joanne, traveled the world having lived in Paris, Texas, Indianapolis, Indiana, and Wadsworth, Ohio. Albert had been employed with Babcock and Wilcox as an industrial engineer while receiving his engineering degree...
Artin J. Aghabekian
Apr 18, 2021
Obituary of Artin J. Aghabekian Artin John Aghabekian was born on February 4th, 1961 to John Aghabekian and Lucy Khacherian in Amman, Jordan. He spent his childhood in the Armenian Quarter of Jerusalem. He graduated from St. George High School and later graduated Kent State University in Ohio. Artin married Cheryl Casto in 1985 and together they had John Aghabekian...
Brian David Reodica
Apr 17, 2021
Obituary of Brian David Reodica COLUMBUS - Brian D. Reodica, RPh, 52, died unexpectedly on April 17, 2021. Born in Akron, residing in Stow, he attended Walsh Jesuit High School and then earned a bachelor's degree from Northwestern University. He attended The Ohio State University Main Campus where he received his degree in Pharmacy. He was a resident of Columbus,...
Robert Andrew Sterling
Apr 17, 2021
SILVER LAKE - Robert A. Sterling, 93, passed away peacefully at home April 17, 2021. Born May 13, 1927 in Reading, Pa., to Leroy and Louise Sterling, he was preceded in death by his parents, son Timothy, sister Virginia Haas, brothers Roy and John, and son-in-law Larry Givens. He is survived by his loving wife of seven decades, Sara;...
Dr. Joseph Peter "Joe" Marciniszyn, Jr.
Apr 14, 2021
Obituary of Dr. Joseph Peter Marciniszyn, Jr. STOW, OH - Dr. Joseph "Joe" Peter Marciniszyn, age 79, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021. Joe was born to Joseph Peter Marciniszyn and Helen Mary Marciniszyn (nee Majdzinski) in Chester, PA, on September 4, 1941. Joe graduated from St. James High School for Boys in 1959, and received his BS in Biology...
Roberta L. Marks
Apr 13, 2021
SILVER LAKE - Roberta Marks passed away on April 13, 2021 after a courageous battle against Pulmonary Fibrosis. She was predeceased by her parents, Louise Raymunda Leppek Ewing and Dr. Robert Thornton Ewing, her sister, Rachel Corrigan, and her brother James Ewing. Roberta is survived by her husband of 32 years, Stanley, step-sons and step-daughters, Steven and Jeannine Marks, Dr....
Mark Kevin Gallagher
Apr 12, 2021
Obituary of Mark Kevin Gallagher STOW - Mark K. Gallagher, 51, passed away on April 12, 2021. Mark was born in Bronx, NY, grew up in North Hill, and was a resident of Stow since 1993. He attended St. Martha's School, North High School, where he played baseball, and graduated from The University of Akron with a bachelor's degree in...
Nancy L. Shaffer
Apr 9, 2021
STOW - Nancy Shaffer, 75, died April 9, 2021. Born in Painesville, she was a resident of Mentor most of her life, where she had been employed as a home healthcare aide for Medic Drug. She was also a member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church. When you were friends with Nancy, you became family, and she would form lifelong...
Anthony T. Demchak
Apr 8, 2021
Obituary of Anthony T. Demchak TWINSBURG - Anthony T. "Terry" Demchak, 73, died on April 8, 2021. Born in Bedford, Ohio, he was a resident of Twinsburg, Ohio for many years and a U.S. Army veteran. Terry had been employed as a Landscape Director with the Cleveland Catholic Cemeteries Association for more than forty years before his retirement. He enjoyed...
Dr. Charles Edward "Doc" Pratt
Apr 6, 2021
Obituary of Dr. Charles Edward Pratt On Tuesday, April 6th, 2021, Dr. Charles E. Pratt "Doc," 89, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, whom he served his entire life. Charles was born in Gainesville, Florida on January 20th, 1932 to Joseph and Cathalene Pratt. He was the third of four children. As a child, he...
Kenneth J. Felter
Apr 5, 2021
Obituary of Kenneth J. Felter CUYAHOGA FALLS - Kenneth J. Felter, 67, died April 5, 2021. Born in Akron, he was a lifetime area resident and had retired from the family business, Twin Pines Retreat Care Center. Mr. Felter was a member of the Knights of Columbus, loved spending time outdoors, fishing and astronomy, but nothing compared to his love...
Lillian C. James
Apr 2, 2021
Obituary of Lillian C. James STOW - Lillian C. James, (Spivey), 91, passed away peacefully and immediately entered the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, April 2, 2021. Born in Akron, she was a lifelong resident of Stow. Lillian attended Fishcreek Church of the Nazarene. She was a very giving person and enjoyed reading, puzzles, baking, and cooking....
Sylvia J. Walker
Mar 31, 2021
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Sylvia J. Walker, age 96, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2021. She is survived by her son Mike, four grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. She devoted her life to her family and leaves them with loving memories. A private service has already taken place at Tallmadge Cemetery. Friends wishing to honor Sylvia could provide food for those...
Thomas Michael Yancy
Mar 31, 2021
Obituary of Thomas Michael Yancy STOW - Thomas Yancy, 83, entered into the presence of Jesus, his Savior and Lord, on March 31, 2021. He died after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. His courage, sense of humor, and gentle spirit throughout the course of his illness inspired many. Tom grew up in the small town of Derry, Pennsylvania. He...
Ralph Warren O'Neil
Mar 28, 2021
Ralph Warren O'Neil, 99, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2021. He was born on April 26, 1921 to Edward J. and Cuma T. O'Neil. He graduated president of his South High School class of 1939 and attended the Akron University. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity and ROTC before enlisting in the Army Air Corps in...
Betty A. Meredith
Mar 27, 2021
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Betty A. Meredith, (Mullenix), 92 passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 at her home in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Betty was born on July 10, 1928 in Akron, Ohio to the late Thomas and Myrtle Mullenix. She graduated from Kenmore High School in 1946. Betty married Raymond Meredith in 1954. She moved back to Akron in 1973 following...
Maria Kaeberlein
Mar 26, 2021
Obituary of Maria Kaeberlein SILVER LAKE - Maria (Falkenstein) Kaeberlein, 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by her adoring children on March 26, 2021, following a recurrence of cancer. Born September 15, 1940, in Smalowicze, Russia, a German settlement along the Volga River, Maria endured a childhood filled with tremendous hardships, including illness, poverty, and ethnic cleansing. Her family's home and...
