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CHARLES W. WRIGHT, Retired from plumbing business

February 7, 2010

Charles W. Wright Retired from plumbing business Charles W. Wright, 77, of Tallmadge, died Jan. 25, 2010. Born in Senecaville, he had been in the plumbing business, retiring in 1995 and had served his country in the US Marines during the Korean... Read Story.

HENRY L. SWANSON, Member of St. Stephen Lutheran Church

February 7, 2010

Henry L. Swanson Member of St. Stephen Lutheran Church Henry L. Swanson, 56, of Stow, died Jan. 31, 2010, after a four-month battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Akron, on Jan. 24, 1954, to James and the late Elizabeth Swanson. Mr. Swanson... Read Story.

CLARENCE 'NEIL' POTTS, Former history teacher

February 7, 2010

Clarence 'Neil' Potts Former history teacher Clarence "Neil" Potts, 71, of Stow, died Jan. 22, 2010, after an extended battle with cancer. He was born June 5, 1938, in West Union to the late Victor M. and Dorothy R. Potts. Mr. Potts grew up in Dundee,... Read Story.

Support groups to meet

February 7, 2010

Support groups to meet Groups meet at The GriefCare Place Support Center, at 4499 Darrow Road in Stow in the Keystone building, entrance in rear. Until Healing Comes: The foundational support group program where grievers are given information on... Read Story.

EDITH GAY MOORE, Member of Brady Lake Baptist Church

January 31, 2010

Edith Gay Moore Member of Brady Lake Baptist Church Edith Gay Moore, 77, died Jan. 17, 2010, after a battle with cancer. Born in Morgan Hollow, W.V., she was the daughter of Bob Fox and Mary Davis. She was a homemaker and had worked hard all her life... Read Story.

LOUIS D. MASSA, Received Purple Heart and Silver Star honors

January 31, 2010

Louis D. Massa Received Purple Heart and Silver Star honors Louis D. Massa, 83, of Munroe Falls, died Jan. 17, 2010. Born on March 20, 1926, in Tilden, Ill., his family relocated to Akron in 1939. He later resided in North Hill and then Munroe Falls.... Read Story.

ANN S. CALL, Grandmother of 13

January 31, 2010

Ann S. Call Grandmother of 13 Ann S. Call, 86, of Cuyahoga Falls, died Jan. 24, 2010. Preceded in death by sisters Audrey Marsh and Emmagene Bohlander, she is survived by her husband Larry; sons Don (Laurie), Joe (Thelma), Jim (Fran) and Rick (Jan); 13... Read Story.

MARK ANDREW BRIGHTMAN, Loved watching 'Star Trek'

January 31, 2010

Mark Andrew Brightman Loved watching 'Star Trek' Mark Brightman, 54, of Cuyahoga Falls, died Jan. 18, 2010. Mr. Brightman was born in Akron and resided in the Stow area all of his life. He enjoyed watching "Star Trek," being outdoors, playing with his... Read Story.

Support groups to meet

January 17, 2010

Support groups to meet Groups meet at The GriefCare Place Support Center, at 4499 Darrow Road in Stow in the Keystone building, entrance in rear. Cancellations of meetings are possible due to inclement weather. They will be listed on newsnet5.com or by... Read Story.

CHARLES (CHUCK) F. BAUER, Served during Korean Conflict

January 17, 2010

Charles (Chuck) F. Bauer Served during Korean Conflict Charles (Chuck) F. Bauer of Tallmadge, 73, died Jan. 9, 2010. He was born Aug. 16, 1936, in Akron to the late Frank and Theresa Bauer. He graduated from Central High School. He was a veteran... Read Story.

SAM F. GALLIMORE, Longtime resident

January 17, 2010

Sam F. Gallimore Longtime resident Sam F. Gallimore, 89, of Stow, died Jan. 8, 2010. Mr. Gallimore was born in Akron and has resided in Stow the past 34 years. He graduated from Hower High School, then served in the U. S. Army in the 82nd Airborne... Read Story.

JACK E. MCGEE, Stow High graduate

January 17, 2010

Jack E. McGee Stow High graduate Jack E. McGee, 76, died Jan. 9, 2010, at Land O' Lakes, Fla. Mr. McGee was born Sept. 1, 1933, in Akron to Floyd McGee and Gladys Gifford McGee. Shortly after graduation from Stow High School in 1951, he enlisted in the... Read Story.

ZEE MOSCARILLO, Was an air raid warden

January 17, 2010

Zee Moscarillo Was an air raid warden Zee Moscarillo, 83, of Stow, died on Jan. 3, 2010. Born in Medina, she was a lifetime area resident. She retired from Summit County after 30 years of service as executive secretary to the Environmental Engineers... Read Story.

JOHN L. RAMSDELL, World traveler

January 17, 2010

John L. Ramsdell World traveler John L. Ramsdell, 76, of Hudson, died at home on Dec. 28, 2009 after a brief illness, surrounded by his family. Born in Syracuse, N.Y. on Aug. 1, 1933, he was the son of the late Harry and Margaret Ramsdell. After... Read Story.

JENNIE M. RIESTERER

January 17, 2010

Jennie M. Riesterer Jennie M. Riesterer, 91, of Stow, died Jan. 13, 2010. She was born on Aug. 29, 1918, in Boston to the late Theodore and Victoria Butwill. She lived most of her life in the Stow area and was retired from the U.S. Post Office. ... Read Story.

WILLIAM THOMAS SCAFIDI

January 17, 2010

William Thomas Scafidi William Thomas Scafidi, 62, of Munroe Falls, died Jan. 5, 2010. Born in Akron, he was a member of the Greater Akron Motorcycle Club, the Italian American Club, served his country in the Navy and had retired as a meat cutter from... Read Story.

MELISSA A. WILLIAMS, Resident for 13 years

January 10, 2010

Melissa A. Williams Resident for 13 years Melissa A. Williams, 43, a 13-year resident of Stow, died Jan. 2, 2010. Born in Youngstown, she grew up in Poland, where she attended the Poland schools. She is survived by her son, Dan Bradford; fiancé, Harry... Read Story.

TERRY ROSADO-SCHEMPP, Created shell art

January 10, 2010

Terry Rosado-Schempp Created shell art Terry Rosado-Schempp, 67, of Stow, died Dec. 31, 2009. A member of St. Stephen Lutheran Church, she loved to paint and create shell art. She was the wife of Arthur; mother of Donna (Robert) Weisenseel of Atwater,... Read Story.

JAMES M. KLINE, U.S. Marine, owned Kline Insurance Agency

January 10, 2010

James M. Kline U.S. Marine, owned Kline Insurance Agency James M. Kline, 66, of Stow, died Jan. 2, 2010. Born in Marian, Ind., Mr. Kline lived in the Tallmadge-Stow area for most of his life. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was the owner of... Read Story.

JEREMIAH (JERRY) JOHNSON, Veteran of World War II

January 10, 2010

Jeremiah (Jerry) Johnson Veteran of World War II Jeremiah "Jerry" Johnson, 91, died Dec. 30, 2009. Born in Akron, he was a lifetime resident of Akron and Stow, graduated from East High School and was a US Army veteran of World War II. Mr. Johnson... Read Story.

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