Kent Ohio Obituaries

Dorothy M. White, age 74, of Ravenna, OH, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 27, 2022 at her home. Dorothy was born September 9, 1947 in Ravenna, OH to the late Charles and Mary (Thompson) Homan. She was retired from Trexler Rubber Co. in Ravenna, Ohio.  She was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church in Ravenna, Ohio. She is survived by her daughter, Jeanette Hilton; nephew, James (Cindy) Collins; 2 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; brother, David W. (Louise) Homan; many other...

Felice “Phil” Simone, Kent Ohio passed away peacefully June 23, 2022 at Summa City Hospital, Akron, Ohio after a long illness. Phil was born May 2, 1929 to his parents, Joseph and Theresa Simone. Phil grew up in nearby Ravenna, Ohio and graduated from Ravenna High School, class of 1947.  After high school Phil enlisted in the Army serving stateside during the Korean War.  Phil was an avid sports fan closely following the Guardians, Browns and the beloved Ohio State...

Christopher G. Graham, 74, of Kent passed away June 22, 2022. Christopher was born on December 16, 1947 in East Liverpool, OH to John and Geraldine Graham. Christopher was a proud Navy veteran. He enjoyed playing golf and pool. He retired from Community Action Council of Portage County. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Thomas and John. He is survived by his aunt, Betty Ward; son, John Graham; grandson, Joshua Hamilton; girlfriend, Mary Hart; nieces, Susan(John)...

Helen Mae “Knapp” Latacki, 77, passed away June 20, 2022, at Summa City Hospital, Akron Ohio.  Helen was born on October 8, 1944, in Akron, OH to her parents, Raymond and Marcella Knapp. Helen attended Akron Central High School and graduated in 1963.  In May of 1964 she married Tarus Latacki. Her family was very important to her. She was so happy when her grandchildren arrived. She loved to travel with her family.  Her and Terry travelled around the US and had a...

Devin Michael South, age 21, of Kent, Ohio passed away suddenly on Monday, June 20. 2022 at UH Portage Medical Center. Devin was born March 22, 2001 in Ravenna, Ohio to Lee South and Pebble Sawyer. To know Devin was to love him. He was friends with everyone he met.  He spent his time fishing, hunting and enjoyed landscaping. He had a love for animals and making people happy. He is survived by his parents, and older brother Brandon South, many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He...

Joanne "JoJo" Marie Giovinazzo, age 75, of Stow, OH, passed away on Saturday, June 18, surrounded by family at her home. Joanne was born June 25, 1946 in Ravenna, OH to the late Angelo and Josephine (Zampelli) Battaglia. JoJo loved nothing more than her family and friends. She was always there for you no matter what, would literally give you everything and leave herself with nothing. Her laugh was contagious, she had a serious addiction to popcorn, enjoyed playing cards, drinking...

Joan I. Davis, 92, of Kent, OH, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, OH. She was born July 25, 1929 in Middletown, IN to Daniel Albert and Ina Mae (Bair) Stanley.  Joan was a store manager for Sperry & Hutchinson Green Stamps.  She was a member of the Lake Brady United Methodist Church.  Joan was a member and Past President of the American Legion Auxiliary #496, Chair of the Child Welfare of Portage County, Daughters of Union...

Raymond Dominic Lubelski, aged 83, passed away at his home in Stow on June 15 following a brief illness. Born August 4, 1938 to Mary Kaminski and John Lubelski, he was the youngest of three sons. A graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School, he earned an Associate’s degree and CDL, and was employed by AmeriGas as a propane delivery man, service technician, and manager in Front Royal, Virginia as well as in Coshocton, Ohio for 38 ½ years. Ray enjoyed watching most sports and playing...

Earl Duane Bormuth, age 93, of Kent, OH, died on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at UH Portage Medical Center. Earl was born May 19, 1929 in Ravenna, OH to Vernon and Eva (Barkes) Bormuth. He as a teenager worked with his dad in the plumbing business. He retired from The Record-Courier after 41 years.  He had been with The Record-Courier since he was a paper boy working his way into the circulation department, and becoming Circulation Manager, later with the maintenance department after...

Frances J. Cramer, age 97, “went home” on June 8, 2022. She was born in Kent and was a life long resident of the area. She is survived by her sons Larry Kopowski (Sharron), Gordon Kopowski (Barbara), and Scott Cramer (Jennifer) Her second son Bruce Kopowski (Jean) and husband Russell Cramer preceded her. She is further survived by 6 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren. There will be no calling hours. Graveside services will be held at Standing...