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Jenn Hudak
December 11, 2023
We are always thinking of you❤
Can’t believe it’s been 5 years
Hope and pray you are in a better place. Jared has a piece of art dedicated to you in his house and talks to you often. We miss you so much.
Jenn and Jared
Amy Witt
December 9, 2019
Remembering Stephen and Sending Prayers and Love to everyone who loved and knew Stephen ❤
Tim Wilson
December 20, 2018
Sending Prayers...
December 20, 2018
May God's present surround you and place his comforting arms around you through the upcoming weeks and months. My thoughts and prayers go out to Dave, Vita and Michael in the upcoming weeks and months❤
December 19, 2018
Michele Koch
SmithFoods, Orrville, OH
Amy Witt
December 18, 2018
Mr. and Mrs. Hoedt, Michael, Family and friends of Stephen,
I had the pleasure of meeting Stephen and Michael when they were younger through my nephew Dylan Ball. Both Stephen and Michael would attend his family birthday parties and functions . I also got to know Michael very well , do to my daughter Ashley being in the same grade and cheering for basketball. My heart is heavy and very saddened by the news of Stephen. May God wrap his arms around each and everyone of you through this difficult time and give you comfort. My prayers and thoughts are with you all in the upcoming days and months.
Paul Theis
December 18, 2018
Dave & Vita:
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Caesa Carrino
December 18, 2018
Dear Dave and family and Ken,
We were deeply saddened to learn about Stephen. Advanced age keeps us close to home, but it doesn't restrict us from sending our warmest condolences and prayers to you during this very difficult time in your lives. Our prayers are for comfort for all of you as you grieve.
In sympathy,
Caesar and Lynda Carrino
Darryl East
December 18, 2018
In our prayers from the East Family.
Darryl, Kristi, Kaleb, Kameron and Maya.
December 18, 2018
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with all of your family. I did not know Stephen but my grandson went to school with him and told me of his passing.
May God hold you all in the palm of His hand and bring you comfort.
Julie Braun
December 18, 2018
I have two boys at CFHS, I did not know Stephen.
I am so sorry for your lose. His family has many prayers coming their way.
God Bless you during this extremely difficult time.
Julie Braun
Victoria & Todd Burdette
December 18, 2018
Our sincerest sympathies to all of you. You're being carried in our hearts and prayers during this incredible time.
JoDee Sullivan
December 17, 2018
Our deepest and most sincere sympathies are with the Hoedt family. All of us will hold close the wonderful memories of our boys growing up, playing ball and sharing so many laughs together. May love's shining light surround you all and guide you through this sad and empty darkness. Fly high sweet Angel, Steven.
With love,
The Sullivan Family
Jeff
JoDee
Zain
Daxx
Deegan
and
Vann-Xander
Diane Miller Davis
December 17, 2018
Dave and Vita: I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your wonderful son. What a horrible tragedy for all of you. May you feel Gods loving presence as you grieve. My prayers are with you all.
December 17, 2018
Dave, it's been quite a few years since we kept in touch, but I wanted to reach out and express my condolences to you and your family. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Tari Baxter Kaufman
(University of Akron-Student Assistant)
December 17, 2018
God Bless you all during this time of mourning. Your family and Stephen are in our prayers.
With deepest sympathy
The Brooks Family
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
Maureen Henry
December 17, 2018
So very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. My God hold you in the palm of his hands.
Lisa Domonkos
December 17, 2018
There are simply no words that I can think of to say. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.

Canal Park
Jenn Hudak
December 17, 2018
Our deepest condolences. Dave, Vita, and Michael... we are so extremely sorry for your loss. Jared has had many fond memories of his childhood friend dating back to first grade. Playing soccer together, many halloweeen moments, baseball games, school functions etc. The past couple years we had the pleasure of seeing his smiling face due to him dating our cousin Zoë. We just spent Thanksgiving with him. We are beside ourselves, and can't imagine the pain all of you are going through. Our hearts break for you, his family, and closest friends. He will forever be in our thoughts, prayers and hearts. With Love, Jenn and Jared Hudak
Fran and Jerry Kelley
December 17, 2018
Our hearts are breaking for all of you over the loss of Stephen . We will keep you in our prayers and may GOD Hold You All in the Palm of His Hand during this difficult time.
Diana Bauer
December 17, 2018
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Hoedt and Michael,
I am incredibly sorry for you loss, there are not enough words to describe the sadness we all feel. Stephen had a lovely and kind smile and was loved by all lucky enough to know him. My daughter Noelle is one of those lucky people to have been blessed by Stephen's friendship.
I am sending love and healing thoughts to you.
Kristine Nash
December 17, 2018
Prayers for strength and healing. So very sorry for your loss.
Seth Shepherd
December 16, 2018
We are so sorry for your loss, We all know how great and kind Stephen was. If you need anything we are here -The Jimmy Johns Team.
December 16, 2018
God Bless everyone
The Smiths
December 16, 2018
Dave, Vita, and Michael,
We are so sorry for your loss. Stephen was a very kind young man who will be missed by all lucky enough to have had him touch their lives.
With deepest sympathies.
Steve, Jody, Ian, and Ariel
Jennifer Hooker
December 16, 2018
Words can not express how sorry I am for your loss. Our hearts are breaking for you. I personally do not know you but Garrett loved your son very much. I pray for you all to find some peace and healing in time.
Sincerely, Jennifer and Garrett Hooker
emily reischman
December 16, 2018
dear stephens family i am sorry for your loss of stephen
Karen and Jenna Wagster
December 16, 2018
With deepest sympathy. We are so sorry for your loss.
Lisa Frank
December 16, 2018
So sorry for your loss way to young to leave prayers to all
Roxanne, Zoey Laneys Gram
December 16, 2018
To Stephen's Family, Zoe and friends
Hoping you can feel the love and prayers of your Black Tiger Family and Cuyahoga Falls Community today and always. Our hearts are filled with sorrow for our children and grandchildren who lost a very dear friend in Stephen. May God Bless you all and see you through these difficult days. Please know you are not alone in this journey.
SMFHS student
December 16, 2018
We are so very sorry for your loss. Loving arms wrapped around you.
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