All Obituaries

Rasheedah S. Hasan (Winifred Green) went home to be with the Lord on December 7, 2019.  She was born to the late Edward & Dora Belle Smith in Cleveland, Ohio, on February 20, 1935.  The family moved to Twinsburg, Ohio, when she was 5 years old and graduated in 1953.  She went to Erma Lee's Barber & Beauty School where she received her state license in cosmetology.  She later went to Cuyahoga Falls School of Practical Nursing and received her L.P.N....

Lawrence J. “Larry” Long Sr., age 77, of Kent, died on Friday, December 6, 2019 at UH Portage Medical Center. Larry was born November 10, 1942 in Morgantown, WV to Lawrence and Mary (Newkirk) Long.  He was a member of Holy Family Church in Stow.  Larry loved racing cars, shooting pool, bowling, playing cards and traveling.  He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.  Larry was meticulous especially in maintaining his yard and home. He is survived...

Robert (Bob) Joseph Repinski passed away peacefully at home on December 4.  He was preceded in death by his wife Kathy, who passed away in July of this year.  December 20, 2019 would have been their 50th wedding anniversary. Bob was born on July 31, 1943 to Frank and Francis Repinski.  He grew up in Cleveland and graduated from John Adams High School in 1962.  He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1963 and served as a Seaman for 5 years. Following his honorable...

Bruce Roy Darrah, age 58, of Ravenna, died on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Heather Knoll Retirement Village. Bruce was born May 25, 1961 in Ravenna, OH to Russell and Helen (Suter) Darrah.  Bruce was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Kent.  He attended Happy Day School and attended Above and Beyond Adult Day Program. Bruce was an avid bowler, swimmer, loved dancing and music. He participated in the Special Olympics and earned several gold medals in swimming. He is survived...

Elizabeth Jane (Betty) Mulla, 96, of Kent, Ohio passed away peacefully November 30, 2019.  She was born October 23, 1923 in Trenton NJ.  She graduated from St Mary’s Catholic High School.  She received a RN degree from St. Francis School of Nursing and the earned both a BSN and MSN from the University of Pennsylvania. She married Dr. Nejdat Mulla, who predeceased her, in 1955.  She is survived by children:  Omar Mulla of Arizona, Nejdat Mulla of Virginia, Kahil...

Patrick Joseph Mannion, 55, of Aurora, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by Christine, his wife of 30 years, and his children, Patrick and Rebecca. Patrick was a dedicated father and husband and is much loved by his six brothers and five sisters, his many nieces and nephews and his friends and colleagues.  Pat spent 22 years at 3M where he was a sales manager.  Patrick was known to light up any room he entered and for his wonderful sense of humor, positive attitude...

Mrs. Bess Wilson, born Bessie Lorene Thomas in Russell, Arkansas October 31,1921, passed away November 29, 2019, less than a month after her 98th birthday. She was married to WWII veteran, Joseph Carr Wilson for forty-five years until his passing in 1993. Bess and Joe had lived and worked in several cities in Arkansas, Illinois, and Georgia. After Joe’s passing, Bess remained in Tucker, Georgia until 2002 when she moved to Stow, Ohio to be near her family. Bess had been a resident of...

Mrs. Frankie Dee Swaney passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at the age of 85. She had been in declining health and struggling with Alzheimer’s in recent years. Frankie Dee Digman, the daughter of Granville Floyd Digman and Ethyl Jesse McDaniel, was born at the Digman family farm at Laurel Creek in Barbour County, West Virginia on December 5, 1933, the 7th of 16 children. She was a 1952 graduate of Philippi High School. She and her first husband, Paul Eugene Baughman, also of...

Alivan Hill, age 86, of Ravenna, died on Monday, November 25, 2019 at his home. Alivan was born October 13, 1933 in Brantwood, WI to Walter and Ina (Nieni) Hill.  Alivian was a maintenance supervisor at Kent State University.  He enjoyed working in his machine shop. He is survived by sister, Marlene (Robert) Johnson; brother, Raymond Hill; nephew, Bill Crossen; great-nephew, Billy (Tina) Crossen and Ryan Crossen; and sister-in-law, Lois Crossen.  He was preceded in death by...

Susan Paula Stabilla, age 57, of Kent, died on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Hillcrest Hospital. Susan was born August 26, 1962 in Euclid, to Charles and Catherine (Zieminski) Hamilton.  She was a member of St. Patrick Church in Kent.  Susan loved her family and greatly enjoyed being a Mom.  She volunteered for many organizations in assisting the less fortunate. She is survived by her husband of 17 years, Michael Stabilla; son, Jacob (Haley Shannon) Stabilla; father, Charles...