Ellen Marie Gradisher Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ellen Marie Gradisher of Stow, Ohio, born in Akron, Ohio, who passed away on July 13, 2025 at the age of 76. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ellen Marie Gradisher to pay them a last tribute.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Ellen Marie is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of her loved ones. And as her memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Ellen Marie's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
She was predeceased by: her parents, George Opalenik and Anna Opalenik. She is survived by: her husband William Gradisher; her son Alexander; and her siblings, Rita Nelson, Daniel Opalenik and Annette Shambaugh (Lonnie).
Visitation was held on Thursday, July 17th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Redmon Funeral Home (3633 Darrow Rd, Stow, OH 44224). A Mass was held on Friday, July 18th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Holy Family Catholic Church (3179 Kent Rd, Stow, OH 44224). A burial was held on Friday, July 18th 2025 at 11:45 AM at the St. Michael's Cemetery (572 Randolph Rd, Mogadore, OH 44260).
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association ~ http://www.diabetes.org. ~ P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023, or the Alzheimer's Association ~ http://www.alz.org. ~ 225 North Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
