Robert J. McGowan, 88, of Kent, died Thursday, January 16, 2014 at Maple Wood Care Center in Streetsboro. He was born July 26, 1925 in Kent to Okey Lee and Erma Fay (Myer) McGowan. He was trained as a pilot in the US Army Aircorp in WWII. He graduated from Kent State University. Robert was the John Hancock Insurance Agent in Kent until 1985 when he retired. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is survived by his step-daughter,...

Frances J. "Fran" Molnar, age 85, of Kent, went home to be with the Lord on January 16, 2014. She was born September 1, 1928, in Warren, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Stephen Molnar Sr. She is survived by her loving sister, Rosemarie Muccio; three sons, Stephen Molnar Jr. (Blossom), David Molnar (Brenda), and Jim Molnar (Maureen); six grandchildren, Stephen J. III, Christopher (Jennifer), Alyssa, Andrew, James...

Violet Ohman, 85, of Rootstown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2014. She was born on November 23, 1928 in Moundsville, WV to Frank and Elizabeth Rhome. Violet enjoyed art, cards, puzzles, quilting, music, and quiet summer evenings spent sitting on her front porch. Violet is survived by her beloved spouse, Andy Ohman, to whom she was married for 60 years. She is the endeared mother of Andi Frescura of Kent; Vern Ohman of...

Mary L Matheos, 86, of Diamond, died Sunday, January 12, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center in Canton. She was born May 16, 1927 in Bronx, NY to Phillip and Alice (Murray) Lohr. She is survived by son, Raymond (Connie) Leek of Alliance; daughters, Mary (Jeff) Loy of Alliance, Eleanor Blankenship of Alliance, Diane (Jerry) Martin of Alliance, and Nancy Leek of Alliance; many grandchildren; many great grandchildren; many great great...

Anna Gieger, 85, of Kent, OH, passed away on January 10, 2014. She was born on March 29, 1928 in Hamorod, Hungary. Anna came to the United States in 1950 and settled in Kent, OH. She was a member of St. Patrick Church since 1952. Anna was an active member of the German Family Society and Ladies Auxiliary in Brimfield, and a Golden Ring Member. She worked as a homemaker and mother. Anna is survived by her beloved spouse Wendel Gieger since...

Donna C. Smith, 95, of Kent, died Friday, January 10, 2014 at Stow Glen Retirement Center. She was born September 11, 1918 in Cuyahoga Falls, to Joseph V. and Nina L (Jacobs) Zeller. A very thoughtful, kind and loving person, she loved to travel and lived many years in Southern California with her husband Leo. After his death she returned to the area and worked at Akron City Hospital. Donna was a member of St. Patrick Church, an avid...

Phyllis A. Battaglia, 75, of Brimfield, died Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at Summa Western Reserve Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls. She was born February 21, 1938 in Kent to William Henry and Laura B. (Bancroft) Clapp. Phyllis owned and operated Battaglia's T & B Garden Center. She enjoyed quilting; playing bingo, and spending her winters in Florida. She is survived by sons, Jim Laudermilk of Kent, Robert (Anita) Laudermilk of Windham, and Carl...

Margery L. Balthis, 77, of Kent, died Monday, January 6, 2014. She was born June 19, 1936 in Tallmadge, to Robert L. and Emma E. (Atwater) Wolcott. Margery graduated from Kent State University in 1958. She is survived by her sons, Gerald W. Balthis of Ravenna and David Balthis of Cuyahoga Falls; daughters, Eileen S. (Paul) Stoneman of Akron and Carrie J. Balthis of Akron; grandchildren, Michael, Leslie and Valerie Stoneman. She was...

Kaia Lynne Kovacs Our tiny angel left us on December 31, 2013. She was the daughter of Clayton and Jessie Kovacs (Nedel) of Ravenna. She is survived by Grandparents, Mark and Judith Nedel (Flanders) of Kent, Janet Kovacs (Hamilton) of Stow and William and Linda Kovacs of Stow; aunt, Kaitlyn Kovacs of Stow, and uncles, Samuel Nedel of Brooklyn, New York and Luke Morris of Akron; and many other loving relatives. Private Services are being...

Roy R. McPherson, 86, of Kent, died Saturday, December 28, 2013 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born January 24, 1927 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, to Colin and Florence (Bastow) McPherson. Roy was a veteran of the Navy serving during World War II. He worked at Morrison – Knudson Corporation as an Architectural Engineer. He was a member of St. Patrick Church in Kent. Roy was an avid golfer, reader, Rose gardening, planning...