Kent Ohio Obituaries

Jane Chamberlin, 65, of Kent, OH, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully at home May 11, 2021.   Always active and full of energy, Jane dedicated her life to the care of her family.  She was the brightest light in the room, and will be dearly missed by all who knew her warm spirit. Jane’s enduring positive outlook, hope, and faith inspire all who knew her to persevere and look for the rainbows after the rain....

Harold Oscar Ruggles, World War II Pacific Theater veteran and longtime citizen of Stow, died Sunday morning , May 2, at 9:45 at the home he built in the early 1950’s.  Mary Lou (Little) Ruggles, 93, his wife of 72 ½ years, along with all five of his children were present when he passed away peacefully in his sleep.  Mr. Ruggles was born in Cuyahoga Falls at the home of his parents,  Gifford Albert Ruggles and Madge Oberla (Champney) Ruggles July 21, 1925 a...

Joseph R. Vittorio, age 90, of Munroe Falls passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021 in his grandson’s arms at Summa Western Reserve Hospital Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Joseph was born March 18, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois to Joseph and Josephine (Fermo) Vittorio.  He married the love his life Evelyn Vittorio in 1953.  He was a U.S. Army Korea War veteran, member of the American Legion Post 496, Knights of Columbus.  He owned and operated with his wife A to Z Rental Center, 211...

Donnie passed away suddenly at his home on April 29, 2021. Born to John “Jack” and Rosie Marie Ebner (Loell) on February 10, 1958 in Akron, Ohio. Donnie was a co-founder and producer of Sherpa Insurance Company.  He was a 1976 graduate of Berkshire High School in Burton, Ohio.  Graduated with a bachelors degree in education from Youngstown State University. He enjoyed spending time with his children, golfing, bowling, which he just received an award for most...

Bruce L. Hollering, 83, of Kent, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 in the comfort of his home, with his family by his side.  He was born in Lima, OH on January 21, 1938 to the late Harry and Irene Hollering.  Bruce was a graduate of Lima High School, obtained his bachelor’s degree from Ohio Northern University, his master’s degree from Kent State University and his doctorate from The Ohio State University.  He was employed as a sports medicine professor...

Helen Q. Smith, age 91, of Cuyahoga Falls, died on Monday, April 19, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. Helen was born February 16, 1930 in Bradford, PA to John Henry and Leoanora (Derrick) Quirk. She graduated from St. Bernard’s School in 1947; she attended Sisters of Charity in Buffalo, NY graduating as an RN.  Later during her nursing career, she received her BSN. During Helen’s nursing career she served as a psychiatric nurse supervisor at Hughes Memorial Hospital....

Samantha A. Welch, 52, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 20, 2021 at her home in Albuquerque.   Samantha‘s proudest accomplishment in life was raising two amazing sons, Jacob Welch and William Welch, both of Denver, Colorado. They were the apple of her eye and no sacrifice was too great to ensure her boys grew to be great men. And that she did.  Her favorite time spent with her kids was going camping, hot tubbing, and pretty much anything that involved...

Patricia Scherer, 70, of Kent, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 in the comfort of her home.  She was born in Altoona, PA on June 16, 1950 to the late Mary Bungo Plisco and Stanley Plisco.  Patti earned her Bachelor's Degree in Education from Columbia Union College.  She was a teacher for several years (including teaching English in Korea) and then became a Bible Worker for the 7th Day Adventist Church.  Later in life, Patti became a Real Estate Agent and was a...

Lynn Lloyd Francis, age 78, of Atwater, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Born October 7, 1942, in Akron, son of the late Theodore and Gwendolyn Francis. Lynn was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran and served during the Vietnam War. He was very active in Alcoholics Anonymous and made many lifelong friends while participating. Family always brought a smile to Lynn’s face. He will be greatly missed by those who knew him. Lynn is preceded in...

David Charles Dockery passed suddenly and without suffering the evening of Saturday, April 17, after a day of doing what he loved most of all - spending time with his loved ones. Dave spent his life pushing himself to be better, starting professional life immediately following high school, and later pursuing a college education on his own. He viewed every moment as an experience from which to learn, and without vanity or pride, humbled himself in the spirit of personal growth. Among his...