All Obituaries

Maude Ellen Moore, 86, died peacefully at University Hospital in Hospice care on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. Born in Norton, VA, November 3, 1933 she was the daughter of John and Amanda Rockwell. Growing up in Wytheville Va., Ellen played trombone and basketball at George Wythe High School. After graduating top of her class from St. Margret’s School of Nursing in Montgomery, AL she met the love of her life, Jim, after accepting a ride on a rainy night from a free church Bingo game. They...

Dorisolene Hagans, age 77, of Kent, died on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Long Meadow Nursing Home. Dorisolene was born December 10, 1942 in Red Fox, KY to Paris and Clella (Hagans) Hagans.  She was baptized at Cody Bible Church in Red Fox, KY in 1975 and served on the Kitchen Committee and sang in the choir.  She loved baking and cooking especially red velvet cakes and chicken and dumplings.  After moving to Kent, Dorisolene became a member of Union Baptist Church in Kent. ...

Robert “Bob” Archibald Lansinger, Jr., age 61, of Kent, died on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at his home.   Robert was born July 21, 1958 in Ravenna, to Robert and Mabel (Riemenschneider) Lansinger.   Lifetime Kent resident, living in the house that his parents built as newlyweds in 1949. Graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School. Employed for many years at Carlon and then Cantex, where he retired. Enjoyed spending time with his dogs Dakota and Cheyenne, and woodworking,...

Carolyn Katherine Marquinez, age 81, of Hudson, died on Friday, May 29, 2020 at Hudson Grande. Carolyn was born on November 23, 1938 in Akron, to Fred and Mary (Schauer) Gungle.  She received her degree in nursing from St. Thomas Hospital, School of Nursing. While a student, she met her future husband, Apolinario A. Marquinez, M.D., to whom she was married for 39 years.  She was a parishioner of St. Patrick Church in Kent for 52 years.  She was a member of the Alumni...

Patricia Swain, age 82, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020. Patricia was born April 22,1938 in Akron, to Charles and Grayce (Raber) Shufelt. Patricia was ahead of her time and an example of strength raising her two daughters independently. She was admired for her spirit, feistiness and passion for life. She lived her life being true to herself and being true to those she loved.  She is survived by daughters, Deborah (Mark) Rhoads, and Rebecca Swain-Warren, she was...

Walter Charles Knapp, age 95, entered eternal rest May 28th, 2020 in Hudson, OH. Born June 5, 1924 in Kent Ohio, he was the son of the late Frank and Bessie Knapp (nee Kline). Beloved husband of 64 years to the dream of his life, the late Thelma L. Knapp (nee Howe). He is survived by his children Cherie Duren (John), Walter C. Knapp II, Gary Knapp (Peggy), Greg Knapp (Trudy), Tammy Fuller (Keith), 14 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, sisters Florence Common and Eleanor Simone and...

Earl D. Kilchenman passed away on May 28, 2020, at age 93. Earl was the son of the late Ernest and Freda (Lahmers) Kilchenman, born in Stone Creek, Ohio. Earl was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Rita (McManaway); son, David; brothers Ralph and Dale; wonderful longtime friend, Shirley Dubetz. He is survived by two daughters, Amy Fieldman (Robert) of Centreville, Virginia, and Jodi Johnson (Thomas) of Hudson, Ohio; daughter-in-law, Jill Kilchenman of Sleepy Hollow, Illinois; and...

Richard Steven Hutterer; born September 11, 1953 in Szeged Hungary, passed away in UH Hospitals from cancer, and related complications on May 22, 2020. Richard leaves behind his mother, Maria Belle Hutterer; his dear art school friend, and ex-wife, Heidi Horvath; and three sons, Theodore, Charles, and Adam. He was preceded in death by his father, Ferenc Hutterer.  Richard lived in New York City with his immigrant parents from the age of 3; moving to Kent Ohio in 1975. Richard chose...

Randy M. Perkowski, age 66, of Cuyahoga Falls, died on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at his home. Randy was born March 11, 1954 in Ravenna, to Eugene and Margaret (Horvath) Perkowski.  He was a member of Chippewa Rifle Club, the International Benchrest Shooters and the National Benchrest Shooters Association.  Randy was a machinist who loved to build his own designs.  He enjoyed traveling especially to Wisconsin and Maryland and supporting his favorite team, the Cleveland...

“I shall pass thru this world but once.” Mary Agnes Sawyer, 95, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2020. Agnes followed her dreams from a young age as a teacher of music.  She received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Music from Kent State University, and taught both vocal and instrumental music in Conneaut School District from 1951 until her retirement in 1986.  She had a beautiful singing voice and sang in multiple choirs.  She was a world...