All Obituaries

Brice Michael Boykin, age 32, of Kent, passed away suddenly on August 4th, 2020. He was born in Ravenna on November 7th, 1987. Brice enjoyed fishing and basketball.  He also loved to read and do landscaping. He is survived by his mother, Vickie Boykin; daughters, Ellianna and Alyssa; brother, Cameron Brown.  A Celebration of Life will take place Saturday, August 15th at noon at Plum Creek Park, 590 Plum Street, Kent.    Services in care of Bissler...

Nellie Mae Wright, age 89, of Kent, died on Monday, August 3, 2020 at UH Portage Medical Center. Nellie was born September 21, 1930 in Akron to Raymond and Freda (Fuller) McDonald. She was Longtime resident of Kent. Former owner of Fashion Flair Beauty Salon in Kent. A member of Brady Lake United Methodist Church. She is survived by her son, Robert Wright; daughters, Nancy Deischl, and Connie Wright; nine grandchildren; twenty-seven great grandchildren; ten great-great grandchildren....

Jeffrey Walter Wilson, age 64, of Mogadore, died on August 2, 2020 at his home. Jeffrey was born March 12, 1956 in Akron, to Walter and June (Platz) Wilson. Jeff was an avid Cleveland sports fan and enjoyed rooting for any team that played the Steelers. He is survived by son, Joshua Wilson; daughter, Dawn (Todd Hyde) Long; grandchildren, Brandon Long and Shelby Jameson; great-granddaughter, Jacqueline; sister, Tari Sue Wilson; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by wife,...

Marcus L. Dowdell, age 32, of Columbus, went home to be with the Lord on August 1, 2020 at UH Portage Medical Center with family by his side. Marcus was born May 23, 1988 in Ravenna, to Tywan (Lani) Dowdell and Nicole Dunaway. He loved playing and watching sports and online gaming. Marcus treasured the time he spent with his family and friends. He is survived by wife, La Vonia Dowdell; mother, Nicole Dunaway; father, Tywan (Lani) Dowdell; brothers, Maurice Dowdell and Miles Dunaway Sr.;...

  Dan Tronge, 79, of Kent passed away suddenly Friday, July 31, 2020. Born with his twin brother, Don, on January 16, 1941. Dan and Don often used their twin likeness to cause a bit of light-hearted trouble. Dan married Gloria Gambaccini in 1963; they were married 52 years before Gloria passed in 2016. Dan is also preceded in death by his twin brother Don and his parents – Donald and Margorie (Dyer) Tronge. He will be deeply missed by his daughter, Wendy (Tom) Holliday;...

Theodore Otto Pausch, age 82, of Streetsboro, died on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at UH Portage Medical Center. Theodore was born February 26, 1938 in Cleveland, to Otto and Anna (Eich) Pausch.  He loved to work on and drive vintage cars.  Theodore enjoyed going to Car Cruise Ins with his wife Julia, in his 51’ Lincoln Convertible.  He was a member of the Hollywood Nights of Cleveland and the Lincoln and Continental Owners Club. He is survived by his wife, Julia Pausch...

Richard Lee (Ricky) Little Jr., 55, passed away at his home in Ravenna, Ohio on July 28, 2020. He was born in Akron, Ohio on Decemeber 30, 1964 to Richard Lee Little Sr and Sharon Little. He is survived by his Wife, Melissa Little; Daughter, Angel Lee; Brother, Jason Little (Brandy); Sister in law Melissa Moore; and grandchildren, nephews and niece as well as many other family members and friends.  Ricky is predeceased by his father, Richard Lee Little Sr., mother...

John 14:18-19 “I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live.”   Mr. Ronald B. Stanley of Kent OH was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. He was 82. Ron was born to parents Luster (Bernard) and Mildred Stanley on September 19, 1937 in Athens OH. His parents moved the family to Kent where he attended Theodore Roosevelt High School,...

LaVonne Marie “Bonnie” Dunaway, age 70, of Kent, was called home to be with her Savior Monday, July 27, 2020. Bonnie was born June 9, 1950 in Ravenna, to Antonio and Ernestine (Young) Dunaway.  She was currently a member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Akron and previously was a member of Spelman Chapel AME Church in Kent.  Bonnie was employed with the Kent City Schools as a Special Education Aide and with the Kent City Parks and Recreation Center.  She enjoyed...

Virginia MaBele Gorder, age 76, of Streetsboro, died on Monday, July 27, 2020 at Akron General Medical Center. Virginia was born January 20, 1944 in St. Paul, MN to Lenhart and Verie (Miller) Maas.  She taught music in Milwaukee, then in 1973 she worked at the University of Illinois Music Library.  She served as an officer with Haven for Pets, for many years.  Virginia was a lifelong seamstress and enjoyed making baby blankets and in recent times masks. She is survived by...