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KATHRYN M. PURSLEY, Former Stow resident

March 14, 2010

Kathryn M. Pursley Former Stow resident Kathryn M. Pursley, 89, of Medina, died Feb. 27, 2010. Born in Sharon Center, she had lived in Stow from 1958 until moving to Medina in 2002. Mrs. Pursley had retired from the Stow City Schools and was a member of... Read Story.

FRANCES A. (LAURENTI) PREBYNSKI, Grandmother of four

March 14, 2010

Frances A. (Laurenti) Prebynski Grandmother of four Frances A. (Laurenti) Prebynski, 74, died March 5, 2010. Born in Akron, she was preceded in death by her husband, Herman, and brothers Paul, Louis and John. She is survived by children Steve (Sylvia)... Read Story.

LEON J. PAYNE, Retired from Ford Motor Co.

March 14, 2010

Leon J. Payne Retired from Ford Motor Co. Leon J. Payne, 81, of Stow, died March 4, 2010. Born in Clendenin, W.V., he served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, was a member of Grace Baptist Church and had retired from Ford Motor... Read Story.

CRYSTAL L. ARMBRUSTER, Mother of three

March 14, 2010

Crystal L. Armbruster Mother of three Crystal L. Armbruster, 32, died March 2, 2010. Born in Akron, she is survived by her husband Todd, children Alexus, Dylan and Garrett; parents Dick (Kelly) Spath, Charolette (Francis) Cullion; twin sister Michelle... Read Story.

Memorial Garden offers healing, support

March 14, 2010

Memorial Garden offers healing, support A unique community collaboration between the Rotary Club of Stow-Munroe Falls and The GriefCare Place offers a peaceful, meditative site for remembrance of loved ones lost. The natural, outdoor space of the... Read Story.

LEWIS CRISS, Former owner of Criss Landscaping

March 14, 2010

Lewis Criss Former owner of Criss Landscaping Lewis Criss, 89, of Cuyahoga Falls, died March 9, 2010. Born in Youngstown, he was a Cuyahoga Falls resident for 62 years and former owner of Criss Landscaping. He is survived by his wife of 66 years Betty;... Read Story.

ELMA BEATRICE ROUSH, Great-great grandmother

March 7, 2010

Elma Beatrice Roush Great-great grandmother Elma Beatrice Roush, 91, died Feb. 14, 2010. Born in Akron, she was a lifetime member of St. John/St. Paul Lutheran Church where she served in many ministries. She was active in Firestone Park Prime Timers,... Read Story.

FRANK L. KURTZ, Marine Corps veteran

March 7, 2010

Frank L. Kurtz Marine Corps veteran Frank L. Kurtz, 86, of Stow, died Feb. 28, 2010. Born in Kearney, Pa., he had lived in Stow since 1960 and was a US Marine Corps veteran of World War II, serving in Iwo Jima. Mr. Kurtz had retired from Goodyear Tire... Read Story.

JOHN D. HOBENSACK, Retired pediatrician

March 7, 2010

John D. Hobensack Retired pediatrician John D. Hobensack, MD, of Silver Lake, died Feb. 12, 2010. Dr. Hobensack was born June 30, 1926 in Akron. He was a Silver Lake resident for 50 years and a longtime member and past deacon at The Church in Silver... Read Story.

W.R. 'BOB' DILLON, Sailing instructor for WRA

March 7, 2010

W.R. 'Bob' Dillon Sailing instructor for WRA W. R. "Bob' Dillon, of Hudson, died March 1, 2010, after a lengthy illness. Mr. Dillon served in the 95th Division of the Army during WW II in reconnaissance. He was a graduate of Rocky River High School and... Read Story.

JAMES B. ROBINSON, Elder at Stow Presbyterian Church

February 21, 2010

James B. Robinson Elder at Stow Presbyterian Church James B. Robinson, 77, of Stow, died Feb. 9, 2010. Born in Fort Gay, W.V., he was a Stow resident since 1973, a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and an elder and active member of Stow... Read Story.

Support groups to meet

February 21, 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. Call The GriefCare Place office at 330-686-1750. Until Healing Comes: The foundational support group... Read Story.

TIM TAUSCH, Served in Air Force

February 21, 2010

Tim Tausch Served in Air Force Tim Tausch, 62, of Silver Lake, passed died Jan. 29, 2010, surrounded by family and friends. He served in the United States Air Force from 1968 to 1973 and received numerous awards for his outstanding performance.... Read Story.

DAVID E. CUCKLER, Stow resident

February 21, 2010

David E. Cuckler Stow resident David E. Cuckler, 69, of Stow, died Feb. 11, 2010. Born in Toledo, he was a longtime area resident, had been employed working with tire molds for many years and attended Rock of Ages Community Church. Preceded in death by... Read Story.

LOUISE CLAIR (BISSON) AUPPERLE, Loved to travel

February 21, 2010

Louise Clair (Bisson) Aupperle Loved to travel Louise Clair (Bisson) Aupperle, of Silver Lake, died Feb. 14, 2010. Born in 1948, she had a passion for reading, travel, puzzles, cross-stitch, movies and Buckeye football. She also enjoyed trips to... Read Story.

ROSY E. BERKEY, World War II Army nurse

February 14, 2010

Rosy E. Berkey World War II Army nurse Rosy "Fritzie" E. Berkey, 87, of Munroe Falls and formerly of Friedens, Pa., died Jan. 26, 2010, at Traditions Nursing Home, Cuyahoga Falls. She was born Sept. 28, 1922, in Stonycreek Twp., the daughter of Earl... Read Story.

TOM GOODALL, Well known in sports community

February 14, 2010

Tom Goodall Well known in sports community Tom Goodall, 61, died Feb. 7, 2010 after a nine-month battle with esophageal cancer. He was born and raised in Akron and graduated from St. Paul's Elementary School, Archbishop Hoban High School, where he was... Read Story.

DEAN D. BURGAN, Amateur radio operator

February 14, 2010

Dean D. Burgan Amateur radio operator Dean D. Burgan, 88, died Feb. 1, 2010, after a 10- year battle with Alzheimers disease. He was a life member of American Society for Metals, a Navy WWII veteran (USS Bataan, CVL-29) and an Amateur Radio Operator.... Read Story.

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.

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