Lisa Vargas, 48, of Kent, passed away Friday, August 25, 2017, at her Home. She was born April 6, 1969 in Bronx, NY to Crispin and Carmen (Santiago) Vargas. She is survived by her son Zachary Conley of Lodi; daughters, Krystine (Matthew) Risola of Dayton, Carmen Conley of Wellington, and Courtney Conley of Indianapolis, IN; Close friends, Jeffrey Conley of Wellington and Janene (Sonny) Jones of Ravenna; step-sisters, Amber, Jade, and...

Leola "Sammy" Paterson, 92, of Stow, died Monday, August 21, 2017, at Stow Glen Retirement Center in Stow. Sammy was a sweet soul who was beloved by all who knew her. She loved to entertain and hosted many a dinner party and bridge luncheon at the house on Horning Road. She loved reading, playing cards (especially bridge), traveling, old movies, and the Cleveland Indians. But most of all she loved being with her family and friends. She was...

Caitlin Ygraine Clingman was born September 5, 1989. She died at age 27 in her Barberton home on August 19, 2017. Caitlin was known for a smile that could light up the room and her wry sense of humor. She was a loving mother with a warm heart and a voracious reader with a natural intelligence and innate curiosity. Caitlin trained to be a medical technician. Caitlin was an active member of the Kent Natural Foods Coop and participated in The...

Craig Joseph Hejma, 56, of Kent, died Friday, August 18, 2017, at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born September 21, 1960 in Cleveland, Ohio to George Joseph and Betty L. (Hejda) Hejma. Craig worked a landscape business for 20 years, retired from that and started working for LKQ as a Quality Inspector of auto parts. He will be remembered for his lifelong love of motocross that he started with his dad at the age of twelve, and...

Joseph Diestel, 74, of Kent, died Thursday, August 17, 2017. He was born January 27, 1943 in Westbury, NY to Charles and Agnes (VandenBussche) Diestel. He is survived by sons, James (Denise) Diestel of Akron, Christopher (Eileen) Diestel of Columbia, MO and Geoffrey Diestel of Sherwood, OR; daughter, Lisa (Robert) Schwan of Garrettsville; eight grandchildren; one great granddaughter; brother, James (Pat dec.) Diestel. He was preceded in...

Suzanne (Sue) Lucas (nee Martin), Kent, OH, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 15th, 2017 at the age of 56 and was preceded in death by her parents, George and Ann Martin. Those that knew Sue would have to agree that she had the biggest and most beautiful heart. Sue's positive attitude and zest for life overpowered her struggles and she truly took joy in the simple, happy things of everyday life. Heartbroken, but committed to continuing...

William Joseph Zdanczewski Jr., 70, of Windham, died Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at UH Portage Medical Center. He was born June 7, 1947 in Cleveland, to William Joseph and Margaret L. (Sutton) Zdanczewski Sr. He was a member of the American Legion in Windham and the DAV. Bill loved to fish, watching Old westerns and football. Bill was an all-around good guy. He was a Vietnam vet that went thru hell over there. Suffered from the effects of...

Ellen T. Ahearn, 78, a former nun, teacher in Buffalo Catholic schools and university instructor died August 14, 2017, in Stow, Ohio, after a long illness. A native of Buffalo, Ms. Ahearn joined the Sisters of St. Francis in Williamsville at the age of 18. As Sister Maura, she taught in the Buffalo area at St. Clare College, St. Mary's High School, Ss. Peter and Paul School, St. Francis of Assisi School and the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin...

Barbara A. Craven, 84, of Kent, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, August 9, 2017, in Brimfield. . She was born June 18, 1933 in Putney, WV to the late Clemith and Violet M. (Parker) Gay. She worked as a secretary for Summa Akron City 16 years, and she would often share many memories about her time spent there with family and friends. Her true love was spending time with her family, and friends. She is survived...

Jennie (Joanna) Vlanton, 93, a native of St. Louis who retired to Kent, Ohio, died on August 8. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on April 27, 1924, to Stephanos and Evangelia Constantinides. For 30 years, she was a classroom teacher and reading specialist with the St. Louis public schools. She held a B.A. in History from Washington University in St. Louis and a Masters in Education from the University of Missouri. Jennie was a member of the...