Jessie R. Shumaker of Kent, OH passed away on May 17, 2013. Jessie was born on July 6, 1921 in Mount Airy, NC to Anna Allred and Fred Bunker, grandson of Siamese twins Chang and Eng Bunker. In 1927 Jessie's family moved to Mogadore, OH where she graduated from Mogadore High School in 1940. Jessie graduated with honors from Kent State University in 1944 with a major in Home Economics, and then received her Master's degree in Education in 1950. ...

Robert "Ben" Earl Bettinger, 74, of Aurora, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at Akron General Hospital. He was born May 10, 1939 in Tremont, PA to Robert and Helen (Bettinger) Robson. He served in the U S Navy from 1957 until 1985, retiring as an Air Traffic Control Chief. He later worked as a tower chief at the Cuyahoga County Airport. He is survived by his wife, Teresa D. (Beach) Bettinger, whom he married on July 2, 1982; son, Simon ...

Bessie E Squibb passed away May 13, 2013 at the age of 94. She was born in the Cambridge, Ohio area on December 11, 1918 to Ellsworth and Dale Oliver Chalfant. In 1936 she married William B. Squibb and they had two children, Gale and Tom. The Squibb family moved to Kent, Ohio where both Bill and Bessie continued to reside for the remainder of their lives. Bessie was employed by W. T. Grant store in Kent, and at the Kent State University...

Lillian E. Wall, 94, of Aurora, died Wednesday, May 8th, 2013. She was born December 18, 1918 in Cleveland, to Edward and Leafy A. (White) Kalina. Lillian began her working career at Midland Steamship Co. in Cleveland and retired in 1986 as an executive secretary for Stouffers in Solon. Her interests were varied and passionate for dance, music, entertaining, golf, and fashion. Lillian bids a fond farewell to her beloved Community,...

Gay "Gail" Eugena Watson, 49, of Ravenna passed away, after a valiant fight against cancer, Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at Hospice Care Center in Copley. She was born December 11, 1963 in St. Louis, MO to Lorn V. and Barbara M (Nix) O'Hara. She was avidly involved in sky diving, hot air ballooning, photography and motor cycling. She is survived by her brothers; Gary (Darla) O'Hara of Bonne Terre, MO, Glen (Brenda Morgan) O'Hara of Desoto, MO,...

Steven Richard Diehl, of Kent, died Monday, May 6, 2013 at Akron Children's Hospital. He was born May 6, 2013 in Akron, to Charles and Trudy Diehl. He is survived by his parents, Charles and Trudy Diehl of Kent; grandmother, Joan Diehl of Little Rock, AR; grandfather, Richard Diehl of Mountain Home, AR; grandparents, Steve and Ethel Leighty of Penrose, CO. Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, May 11th at Unitarian...

Robert "Mickey" McMann, 76, of Kent, OH, died Monday, May 6, 2013 at Akron General Medical Center in Stow. He was born June 9, 1936 in Somerset, PA to Clarence Francis and Mary Louise (Zerfoss) McMann. Mickey was a member of the Ravenna Moose Lodge, the Canadian Club and the Harley Owner's Group. He was an avid supporter of Kent State University Athletics. He enjoyed travelling, especially cruises and his cross-country motorcycle trips. ...

Margaret C. Wise, 89, of Kent, died Sunday, May 5, 2013 at her home. She was born August 11, 1923 in Kent, to Sam and Rose M. (Iarussi) Miller. Margaret retired from Twin Lakes Country Club as manager. She was an excellent homemaker, seamstress, avid bowler, artist and loved to dance. Margaret was a blessing to her family, many friends and grandchildren. She is survived by her sons, William R. Wise of Powell and John A. Wise of Kent;...

Kenneth Lee Layman, 97, of Kent, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at Summa Western Reserve Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls. He was born March 1, 1916 in Kokomo, IN to Roy L. and Maude E. (James) Layman. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Stow and the Stow VFW. Ken was a loving, caring, giving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was the District...

Stella Theresa Giovangnoli, 100, of Kent, died Monday, April 29, 2013 at Heather Knoll. She was born January 27, 1913 in Cleveland, to Frank and Bessie (Wronska) Pudloski. Stella was employed as a cook at Davey Junior High School. She was a member of St. Patrick Church, Catholic Daughters of America, Infant Jesus of Prague Guild, the Christopher Columbus Auxiliary, and the Young at Heart club. She is survived by daughters, Nancy (Robert)...