Phyllis Hilston-Wise Phyllis Marie Hilston-Wise passed away November 15th, 2016 at the Gardens of Western Reserve of Streetsboro. Phyllis was born on February 6, 1923 to Roy and Virginia (Fritz) Kresge in Cleveland. Phyllis fulfilled her childhood dream of becoming a nurse when she graduated from Glenville Hospital School of Nursing in Cleveland August of 1944. She worked as a private duty nurse. Phyllis was director of Nursing for many...

Anderson Owen Millsaps age 62 passed away suddenly Monday November 14, 2016. He was born in Sweetwater TN, but lived in the Akron area most of his life. Owen's favorite things in life were spending time with his grandkids (especially on Movie Mondays), making everyone laugh, drumming with his friends and always telling a tale or two. He will be missed by all whose lives he touched. Owen was preceded in death by his loving wife and...

Paul Reeves Weigand, 64, passed away in his sleep at home on Friday, November 11, 2016. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 41 years, Carol Fanning Weigand; daughter, Sarah (Carey) McDonald, grandson, Julian James McDonald; son, Michael (Annie McDonnell) Weigand; sister, Ann (Edward) Weigand LaTour; sister, Mary Jane (Jeff) Weigand Tanaka; John (Jan) Weigand; sister-in-law, Kay (Chris McLaughlin) Fanning. He is also survived by nephews and...

Carl William Shallenberger, 82, of Mogadore, died Sunday, November 6, 2016 at the Gardens of Western Reserve in Streetsboro. He was born September 21, 1934 in Boston, MA to Carl W. and Alice C. (Kranz) Breithaupt. He was a veteran of the Army. He was a member and Past President of Twin Lakes Country Club, Kent Area Chamber of Commerce, Kent Rotary Club, Downtown Kent Corporation, Kent Regional Business Alliance and the Estate Planning...

Pauline M. Wilke, 94, of Brimfield, passed away Sunday, November 6th, 2016. She was born December 23, 1921, to the late Michael and Jane (Brady) Koby. Pauline was also preceded in death by her husband, Frederick A Wilke; and her daughter, Pamela (Wayne) Wilson. She is survived by her sons: Frederick (Carol) Wilke of Hudson, Richard (Joyce) Wilke of Tallmadge; daughters: Joan (Stephen) Stalter of Atwater, Linda Collins of Stow, Mary...

Robert L. Wright, 64, of Kent, died Sunday, November 6, 2016 at UH Portage Medical Center. He was born December 20, 1951 in Ravenna, to Karl Jones and Printellis Wright. He was a veteran of the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Robert was employed by the Kent City Schools for over 25 years and was a Supervisor of the Kent Recreational Center. Robert left an impression on anyone he met and was viewed by many as a Pillar of the community....

Carolyn Sue Getson, 62, of Copley, died Saturday, November 5, 2016, with her husband Tim, brother Blake, sister-in-law Linda and brother-in-law Joe at her side. She was born April 12, 1954, in Cleveland to Russell Frank and Margaret Ann (Winter) Getson. Carolyn was most proud to have taught two successive classes of students, from their first through eighth grades, at the Spring Garden Waldorf School in Copley. Carolyn was also a songwriter...

Jane B. Kraft 73, of Kent, passed away peacefully at her home on November 5, 2016. A Kent resident since 1992 she was born in Lakewood, to Raymond and Lucille Horrocks, on November 18, 1942. She graduated from Lakewood High School in June of 1961. Jane was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved gardening, crocheting, reading, sewing and crafting. She created elaborate Christmas stockings for her children and grandchildren. ...

Marian A Trueman, 101, of Kent, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Avenue at Aurora in Aurora. She was born July 21 1 1915 in Youngstown, to A. Robert and Isabelle Mary (Kenvin) Axelson. She was preceded by her parents, her husband, James H. Trueman, her brother Robert (Gloria) Axelson and sister Mildred (Joseph) Sheehan. A graduate of Lake Erie College, Marian worked at the family business, Federal Finance in Youngstown before...

Gertrude R. "Trudy" Pierce Gertrude R. "Trudy" Pierce, 97, of Kent, passed away peacefully on November 3rd, 2016. A Kent resident since 1957, she was born June 28, 1919 in Russia Township (Oberlin), OH to Charles and Edna (Sedelke) Squires. A 1936 graduate of Oberlin High School and 1940 graduate of Kent State University, Trudy enjoyed a career in accounting and bookkeeping until she was in her 90's. She was a member (and treasurer) of...