Mary Jean "Granny" Gemberling, 88, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, May 9th surrounded by her family. She was born April 12th, 1924 in Kent. She was the daughter of the late Clarence E. and Fern Anderson. This is a well-deserved rest after working hard her entire life on her chicken farm, running the former Shawnee Golf Course, as a cashier at Hills Market 43 and Acme, a cook at Davey Middle School, and finally as the beloved lunch...

C. Bernetta Crock Wiencek, age 80 of Laurel Lake Retirement Village, Hudson and formerly of Southern Pines (North Carolina), Kent and Streetsboro, went to the loving arms of God on May 5, 2012. She was born in Streetsboro on September 16, 1931 to Leo & Clara (Hohman) Crock. Bernetta graduated from Streetsboro High School as Valedictorian of her class and from Bohecker's Business College. She retired from Kent State University as Assistant to...

Mark Douglas Stemple, 53, of Brimfield, died Saturday, April 28, 2012 at his home. He was born December 8, 1958 in Clarksburg, WV to Leon Howard Stemple and Lura Leota Collins. He was a member of the Kent Canadian Club. He is survived by his daughter, Amber Lynn Stemple of Kent; grandsons, Jonathan Wilson and Alex Stemple both of Kent; brothers, Charles (Mary Ann) Stemple of Supply, NC, Leon (Peggy) Stemple of Florida, Leonard (Debbie)...

James Joseph Clinton passed away on April 26, 2012, at Akron City Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born on October 4, 1924, to Grace and Christopher Clinton, in Cohoes, New York. Jim joined the U. S. Army at the age of 17 and served with honor for 23 years, including service in World War II and the Korean War. Upon retirement from the army, he embarked on a second career with Kroger Company. He retired from Kroger...

Frederick G. Woeste, 74, of Streetsboro and formerly of Cleveland Heights, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, April 25, 2012 Fred was born November 25, 1937, son of the late Bernard and Marie (Gastrich) Woeste. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a 30 plus year member of Teamster Local #507. He is survived by his wife, Martha (Martony) Woeste; loving father of Steve Woeste and Tim Woeste both of Cleveland Heights and Judee ...

Donald P. Ryman, 81, of Streetsboro, passed away on Monday, April 23, 2012 at the Aurora Manor in Aurora, OH and has rejoined his beloved wife Patricia in heaven for eternity. He was born on May 17, 1930 in Buffalo, NY and was adopted by Mahlon and Katherine (nee Floetke) Ryman, late of Big Run, PA. His early career was as a special assistant with the Federal Bureau of Investigations in New York City, NY and Pittsburg, PA. He attended City...

Orville E "Gene" Smith, 87, of Kent, passed away Monday, April 23, 2012 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He was born February 23, 1925 in Spencer, W.V. to Waitman T. and Florence Eveline (Currey) Smith. He was a veteran of the U S Army during the World War II and was awarded the Purple Heart for his service in the European Theatre. He then went on to graduate from West Virginia University, and enjoyed a long career at Oak Rubber Company in Ravenna...

James J. Pizzute, 84, of Kent, died Saturday, April 21, 2012, surrounded by his loving family, at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He was born May 1, 1927 in Kent, to Tom and Carmella (Donato) Pizzute. James worked as a water repairman for Kent City Water Department retiring in 1987. He was a member of St. Patrick Church. Jim owned and operated antique shops in Kent mainly Indian Head Antiques and was an avid collector. He was active with many...

James W. Garrett, 89, of Twin Lakes, passed away Friday, April 20, 2012 at his home. He was born November 19, 1922 in Akron to Charles Columbus and Freda Augusta (Sanderson) Garrett. He was a lieutenant and pilot in the Army Air Corps during WWII. In the 1950's he began his career in the auto industry as a general manager at Hall/Dobbs Auto Sales. During the 1960's, Jim was the owner/operator of Garrett Dodge in Akron and in the 1970's...

Robert Charles Ackworth, 89, of Kent, died Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at Altercare of Brimfield. He was born March 2, 1923 in Kent to Harry Frank and Elno Irene (Palmer) Ackworth. He was a veteran of the Army during the World War II. Robert was a Writer and Editor in New York City from 1956 to 1982. He also did freelance magazine and book publication throughout 0960's and 1970's. He is survived by many cousins and dear friends. ...