Kent Ohio Obituaries

KENT, Ohio - Rudolph S. “Rudy” Bachna, 92, passed away peacefully at his home on the morning of Saturday, February 20, 2021. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on November 26, 1928 to Joseph II and Angela Bachna and was a lifetime resident of northeast Ohio.  He was a graduate of Cleveland Lincoln High School and earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Kent State University. Rudy was a legend in the world of gymnastics. He was introduced to the sport by...

Lela Ann (Milner) Irving, 84, died on February 16, 2021. The daughter of Joe and Pearl Milner of Brimfield, Ohio. Lela was born on May 14, 1936 in Akron, Ohio. Lela graduated from Kent State High School in 1954 and went on later in her life to become a registered nurse, earning her certification as an Infectious Disease RN. Working at Edwin Shaw for nearly two decades, she was known for her lollipop tree and gregarious personality.   Lela loved to help others....

Rosemary Beth Harris (Marvin), age 34, of Massillon, Ohio passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021. Rosemary was born on January 15, 1987 in Akron, Ohio. She is survived by her mother, Joan Marvin (Everett Fleming); her father, Dr. Michael Marvin (Cindy); her brother, Matthew Marvin (Beth); her children: Ava Marvin, Connor Masters, Makenna Harris, and Timothy Harris; extended family members; and many friends.  Her husband, Tim Harris, preceded her in death. Rosemary was always bubbly...

Charles Cue, of Freedom, Ohio passed away at his home February 17, 2021. To be with his wife Mary of 66 years, who passed away on January 17 ,2021. Life without each other was not the same for my father. He leaves behind daughter, Dawn Kurtzman, two sons, Charles Cue Jr. (Betty) and Kenneth Cue; 7 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. There was no showing and cremation took place. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.  Services in care of Bissler and Son's Funeral...

Jason K. Bowlby, 34 of Streetsboro, OH, passed away on February 15, 2021. He was born to Brian and Loretta Bowlby on August 29, 1986 at St. Thomas Hospital, Akron, OH. He was a salesman with Hyundai of Streetsboro.  He enjoyed motorcycle rides and he was an excellent artist. Jason loved children and animals. Kids seemed to be drawn to him. He had a great sense of humor, was very outgoing, and will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clyde and Thelma...

Charles R. Hamilton, age 86, of Kent, Ohio died on Monday, February 15, 2021 at Summa Akron City Hospital with his children by his side. Charles was born January 21, 1935 in Cleveland, Ohio to Charles and Anna (Lenarcic) Hamilton. Korean War U.S. Navy Veteran 1953-1961.  Retired from Case Western Reserve University. He is survived by his children, MaryAnne (Doug) Zeman, Charles (Irene) Hamilton, Catherine Hamilton Winters, Joseph (Linda) Hamilton, Samantha Hamilton, Stacie Hamilton;...

John M. Pischak, 94, of Brimfield, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021.  He was born in Provident, OH on January 18, 1927 to the late Andrew and Catherine Pischak and was a graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School.  John went on to serve in the United States Army in the 11th Airborne during WWII.  He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church as well as the VFW, American Legion and Eagle’s.  He was employed with C.L. Gougler Machine Company for many, many...

Our beloved mother, Sylvia Lynn Mines- Jones departed this life on February 8th, 2021 to join our late father Clem Lee Jones, after 25 years of marriage.  She leaves behind four daughters, Barbara Lynn Jones, Delia Louise Jones, Mary Elizabeth Jones and Kameelah Fatimaah Jones; her grandchildren, Myron Nashid Jones, Jason Albert Lucas Jr, and Mariana Elizabeth Russell-Jones; her siblings, Eric Mines and Myron Mines and a host of nieces and nephews and friends. In addition to her...

Ronnie Allen Smallfield, age 82, of Stow, died on Friday, February 5, 2021 at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Health of Stow. Ronnie was born November 9, 1938 in Ravenna, to Charles and Nellie (Griffin) Smallfield. He was a Kent State University High School Graduate. He worked in beverage and engine part sales for 40 years.  He played a lot of sports, hunting, and built, raced cars. He is survived by his sisters, Geneva (Frank) Stewart, and Juanita (Bill) McPeek; nephews, Bruce,...

Kathryn Eileen (Hahn) Burgess passed away February 5th, 2021 after a full and beautiful life. Born in Kent October 5th, 1923 to Roscoe and Ella (Luikart) Hahn, graduated from Kent State University High School in 1941, and attended Kent State University where she was a member of Delta Gamma Sorority. Kathryn and her father were both accomplished private pilots and logged many hours in their Stinson.  She also helped manage the family business, Hahns Bakery and Fine Foods Inc. and Hahns...