Kent Ohio Obituaries

Marie Louise Shanley, age 91, of Kent, OH went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at the Tallmadge Health and Rehab Center. Marie was born April 8, 1931 to the late Frank and Fannie Sepi. She was affectionately known to her grandchildren as “Grandmarie”.  Marie was a proud lifelong resident of the South end of Kent and retired from Parker-Hannifin Corporation. She enjoyed spending time with her family and cooking Sunday dinner for her many, many...

Alvin H. Brown Jr. “J.R.”, 59, of Brimfield, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at his home.  Alvin was born on March 29, 1963 in Ravenna, Ohio to Alvin H. and Mildred L. (Felton) Brown.  Al was a 1982 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School, attended Akron University and was the owner of Al Brown Construction.   Al has worked in construction since he was 13 years old, and built the business, with his father, from new roof and remodels to building new...

Lloyd “Lee” Earl Atkinson, age 63, of Kent, OH, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at his home. Lloyd was born August 10, 1959 in Ravenna, OH to Lloyd Atkinson and the late Lori (England) Diezman. Lee graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School and was a lifelong resident of Kent, OH. Lee was skilled in many trades including repair, painting, and restoration of automotives. Throughout his lifetime he practiced these in his occupation as well as his hobby. He continued...

James “Jim” Benny Hayhurst, 69, of Deerfield passed away peacefully at home on January 31, 2023. Jim was born in Ravenna, Ohio on November 21, 1953 to the late William Ray and Mona Lou Hayhurst (nee Waller). He is preceded by a brother, William Hayhurst and the love of his life, Robin Dean. His children find peace, knowing that they have been reunited. He enjoyed hunting, working on cars and fishing for “toothy critters” on Lake Erie.  He is survived by his...

Maynard Arthur “Art” Welch, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Woodlands at Robinson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Ravenna.  He was born on April 11, 1932 in Bremen, Fairfield County, Ohio to the late O. Maynard and Treva H. (Feeback) Welch, sharing his birth date with his mother. Art graduated from Delta High School in 1950.  He continued his education, graduating from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, in 1954, with a bachelor’s...

Sandra Jean Berisford, 78, of Smyrna, TN, formerly of Kent, OH, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.  She was born in Bedford, PA on March 2, 1944 and grew up on a farm.  Sandra was a country girl at heart and always enjoyed raising her chickens and loved her dogs dearly.  She spent many years working at Seal Master in Kent as a factory worker.  Sandra was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Ethel Clark; her husband Keith Berisford; and stepsons,...

William “Billy” J. Hall, 71, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023.  He is survived by his siblings: Janice M. Hall Hogan (Earl), Diane R. Hall Nigh (Jim), Theresa A. Hall Petersen (Steve), Daniel R. Hall (Chris), Sharon L. Hall, David M. Ballis, Nina M. Ballis Goodlet, BethAnn Ballis Tribelhorn (James), James W. Ballis, and Scharlotte H. Ballis Medhurst (John). He was preceded in death by his parents, William P. Hall (Wilda) and Ruth D. Ballis (Jim), and...

James “Jim” Robert Kozlowski, age 55, of Tallmadge, Ohio, passed away on January 18, 2023. Jim was born on February 2, 1967 in Akron, Ohio to parents, Paul and Lois Kozlowski. Jim was known by his family and friends as a gentle and kind soul, who was truly loved by family and friends. Jim was a graduate of the Tallmadge High School Class of 1985. Jim loved fishing trips with his family in Pennsylvania, and always loved working on or fixing computers. Jim worked alongside his...

Yvonne Therese (Jacobs) Chord, 66, passed away after a brief illness Tuesday, January 17, 2023. She was born on August 23, 1956, in Kent, Ohio to Frederick Carl & the late Dorothy Ann (Marxen) Jacobs. Yvonne graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School in 1974, where she enjoyed music and playing clarinet in the school band.  She met her husband Kenneth Chord Jr. while in high school and they married October 19, 1974, at St. Patrick’s Church in Kent. Her husband’s career...

David Michael Horner, age 68, of Kent, OH, died on Monday, January 16, 2023 at UH Portage Medical Center. David was born March 10, 1954 in Ravenna, OH to the late Donald and Marian (Brunswick) Horner.  David served 30 years as a City of Akron employee starting at the Waste-Water Division and eventually retiring from the Parks Department as a Foreman....