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Mary Jean Weiss
Jan 2, 2026
With deepest of sorrow, we announce that our beautiful mother, grandmother, sister, friend, Mary Jean Weiss, left this earth after 96 years into the arms of God, peacefully entering His kingdom with her loving family by her side. Mary spent her entire life in Kent, OH. A daughter of Italian Immigrants, she married her beloved husband, the late Robert R....
Carmen A. Gliozzi
Jan 1, 2026
Carmen Antonio Gliozzi, age 95, formerly of Kent, Ohio, passed away on January 1, 2026, in Indiana, Pennsylvania, surrounded by close family.
Born on March 4, 1930, Carmen was a proud first-generation American and the son of the late Julio and Christina (née Malerba) Gliozzi. He was the last surviving member of nine siblings and a beloved brother, uncle, and great-uncle.
Carmen...
Charlotte Turner
Dec 31, 2025
Charlotte “Char” Turner (nee Bunch), 62, of Paris Township, passed away peacefully at her home on December 31, 2025 from natural causes, surrounded by the life and love she so freely gave to others.
Born on April 25, 1963, in Clinton, Tennessee, Charlotte—known affectionately as “Char” to her many friends—was a bright light to everyone who knew her. She had an...
Jack E. Kline
Dec 30, 2025
Jack E. Kline, age 89, born on February 18, 1936, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Throughout his life, Jack worked tirelessly, often holding multiple jobs to provide and care for his family, and retired in 1997 as a District Manager for AmeriGas.
Outside of work, Jack lived a...
Bobby White
Dec 28, 2025
We sadly announce the passing of Bobby Lee White, affectionately known as Bob, on December 28, 2025. Bob was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.
Bob was born on March 2, 1941, in Crown City, Ohio, to the late Chauncey and Nellie (Miller) White.
Bob was the loving father of five children, Rodney (Sue), Rick (Michele), Robbie, Johnna, and...
David V. Kunka
Dec 26, 2025
David Kunka, age 83 from Brimfield, Ohio passed away December 26, 2025 at Altercare Post Acute Rehabilitation Center in Brimfield after a long battle with prostate cancer. Dave was born in Ravenna, Ohio December 7, 1942 to the late Victor and Margaret (Hurst) Kunka.
David retired from Firestone in 2003 after 37 years of service and enjoyed 22 years of retirement....
Alfred S. Cavaretta Jr.
Dec 24, 2025
Alfred S. Cavaretta, Jr. of Kent, Ohio died unexpectedly on December 24, 2025. He was born on June 16, 1944 at the Chelsea Naval Hospital in Massachusetts and was the son of Eva and Alfred Cavaretta Sr. Alfred was raised in Lexington, Massachusetts, graduated from Lexington High School in 1962 and Dartmouth College in 1966. He enrolled at the University...
Kathleen Homula
Dec 24, 2025
Kathleen Homula, 79, of Kent, Ohio, went home to the Lord on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.
She was born on June 25, 1946, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Charles and Ann Marie Heyduk (née Gallagher) and was a proud graduate of Our Lady of Lourdes High School.
Kathy never forgot where she came from. She loved her Cleveland roots and delighted...
Donna Marie Watko
Dec 24, 2025
Donna Marie Watko, 88, of Tallmadge, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, leaving behind a family forever shaped by her love, laughter, and sparkle.
Born on April 2, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan, Donna was the daughter of Leanora Steward (Carless) and Edward Doyle. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 37 years, Raymond Watko; her sister...
Joseph A. Casamento II
Dec 23, 2025
Joseph A. Casamento, II, age 91, of Kent, OH, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at UH Cleveland.
Joseph was born February 25, 1934 in Akron, OH to Joseph and Mary (LaFatch) Casamento I.
He is survived by his brother, Mike; his daughter, Connie Sabo (Dave); his grandson’s Kyle Sabo (Nicole), and Erik Newton; granddaughter, Tracy Norton; great granddaughters, Kiera Terranova,...
Clayton Patrick Jacobs
Dec 23, 2025
Clayton Patrick Jacobs, 21, passed away unexpectedly, on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. He was born in Akron on January 31, 2004. Clayton was a 2022 graduate of Waterloo High School where he was a member of the band and soccer team. He worked with the band even after graduation. Clayton attended Ohio State University Wooster Campus and Stark State College.
He...
Constance Glennon-Hall
Dec 22, 2025
Constance “Connie” Lee Glennon-Hall, 79, passed away peacefully, on December 22, 2025, after a long illness. She was born in Millville, NJ on September 12, 1946, to the late Ross P. and Mary Braxmeier Calkins.
Connie spent her childhood and youth in Port Elizabeth, N.J., and graduated from Millville High School in 1964. In 1965 she earned her associate degree from...
Martha Kluth
Dec 18, 2025
Martha Schaffer Kluth passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Tallmadge Health and Rehab. She was born on November 14, 1942 in Cleveland to the late Norwood Korter Schaffer and Martha Schaffer.
Martha grew up in Brookline, MA from 1943-1950 and went to Park School. Her family relocated to Baltimore, MD where she graduated from Bryn Mawr School and attended...
Harold Hall
Dec 11, 2025
Harold Hall, age 96, of Kent, OH, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at KentRidge Senior Living.
He is preceded in death by his brothers, Lee, Lester, Don, and Norv; first wife of 37 years Norma (Marek) Hall; and second wife of 28 years Lee Lillick Hall.
Harold was born August 26, 1929 in Tacoma, OH to the late Wilford and...
Suzanne Kirkland
Dec 10, 2025
Suzanne Kirkland, age 92, of Kent, OH, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Tamarack Ridge Health and Rehabilitation. Family appreciates the staff of Tamarack Ridge for their kind and compassionate care in her final months.
Suzanne was born April 30, 1933 in Akron, OH to the late Alfred and Roseanne (Smith) Cain.
Suzanne along with her husband owned the Fiesta...
Claudia Ann Sattler
Dec 10, 2025
Claudia Ann (Lewis) Sattler, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. She was born in Akron, Ohio on June 3, 1940 to the late Lee Curtis Lewis and Irene Rose Lewis.
After graduating early from Stow High School, she continued her studies at the College of Mary Washington in Virginia, Kent State University and the University of Akron. Claudia studied natural...
James Klohn
Dec 6, 2025
James "Jim" Klohn, 92 of Stow, died Saturday, December 6. 2025. He was born August 6, 1933 in Ravenna, Ohio to the late Arthur and Magaret (Petley) Klohn.
Jim was preceded in death by his wife of sixty-two years, Donna, as well as his children James A. Klohn and Virginia Klohn.
He is survived by his children, Cindy Svoboda, Rebecca Wert, Carol...
Shayne M. Fowler
Dec 4, 2025
Shayne M. "Shook" Fowler , age 64, of Lebanon, OH, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Atrium Medical Center, Middletown, Ohio
Shayne was born November 19, 1961 at Robinson Memorial Portage County Hospital, Ravenna, Ohio, to the late Ralph and Irene Fowler.
Shayne loved his music from old country to rhythm and blues, loved to practice his guitar. Always loved...
Marianne Y. Duffy
Dec 4, 2025
Marianne Youdell Duffy, 84, died on Thursday, December 4, 2025 in Kent, Ohio.
She was born on August 22, 1941 in Cleveland, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Dr. Norman V. Duffy Jr.; her parents, Joseph A. and Mary G. (Waldecker) Youdell; and her son-in-law Robert D. Miller II.
She is survived by five children, Norman...
Jennifer Jane Henderson
Dec 2, 2025
Jennifer Jane (Jeffers) Henderson died on December 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Alliance on September 11, 1968.
She graduated from Marlington High School where she was involved in the marching band and theater. She attended Otterbein College and graduated with a double major.
Jen was very involved with her family and friends and cared deeply about them....
Mary Jean Weiss
Jan 2, 2026
With deepest of sorrow, we announce that our beautiful mother, grandmother, sister, friend, Mary Jean Weiss, left this earth after 96 years into the arms of God, peacefully entering His kingdom with her loving family by her side. Mary spent her entire life in Kent, OH. A daughter of Italian Immigrants, she married her beloved husband, the late Robert R....
Carmen A. Gliozzi
Jan 1, 2026
Carmen Antonio Gliozzi, age 95, formerly of Kent, Ohio, passed away on January 1, 2026, in Indiana, Pennsylvania, surrounded by close family.
Born on March 4, 1930, Carmen was a proud first-generation American and the son of the late Julio and Christina (née Malerba) Gliozzi. He was the last surviving member of nine siblings and a beloved brother, uncle, and great-uncle.
Carmen...
Charlotte Turner
Dec 31, 2025
Charlotte “Char” Turner (nee Bunch), 62, of Paris Township, passed away peacefully at her home on December 31, 2025 from natural causes, surrounded by the life and love she so freely gave to others.
Born on April 25, 1963, in Clinton, Tennessee, Charlotte—known affectionately as “Char” to her many friends—was a bright light to everyone who knew her. She had an...
Jack E. Kline
Dec 30, 2025
Jack E. Kline, age 89, born on February 18, 1936, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Throughout his life, Jack worked tirelessly, often holding multiple jobs to provide and care for his family, and retired in 1997 as a District Manager for AmeriGas.
Outside of work, Jack lived a...
Bobby White
Dec 28, 2025
We sadly announce the passing of Bobby Lee White, affectionately known as Bob, on December 28, 2025. Bob was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.
Bob was born on March 2, 1941, in Crown City, Ohio, to the late Chauncey and Nellie (Miller) White.
Bob was the loving father of five children, Rodney (Sue), Rick (Michele), Robbie, Johnna, and...
David V. Kunka
Dec 26, 2025
David Kunka, age 83 from Brimfield, Ohio passed away December 26, 2025 at Altercare Post Acute Rehabilitation Center in Brimfield after a long battle with prostate cancer. Dave was born in Ravenna, Ohio December 7, 1942 to the late Victor and Margaret (Hurst) Kunka.
David retired from Firestone in 2003 after 37 years of service and enjoyed 22 years of retirement....
Alfred S. Cavaretta Jr.
Dec 24, 2025
Alfred S. Cavaretta, Jr. of Kent, Ohio died unexpectedly on December 24, 2025. He was born on June 16, 1944 at the Chelsea Naval Hospital in Massachusetts and was the son of Eva and Alfred Cavaretta Sr. Alfred was raised in Lexington, Massachusetts, graduated from Lexington High School in 1962 and Dartmouth College in 1966. He enrolled at the University...
Kathleen Homula
Dec 24, 2025
Kathleen Homula, 79, of Kent, Ohio, went home to the Lord on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.
She was born on June 25, 1946, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Charles and Ann Marie Heyduk (née Gallagher) and was a proud graduate of Our Lady of Lourdes High School.
Kathy never forgot where she came from. She loved her Cleveland roots and delighted...
Donna Marie Watko
Dec 24, 2025
Donna Marie Watko, 88, of Tallmadge, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, leaving behind a family forever shaped by her love, laughter, and sparkle.
Born on April 2, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan, Donna was the daughter of Leanora Steward (Carless) and Edward Doyle. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 37 years, Raymond Watko; her sister...
Joseph A. Casamento II
Dec 23, 2025
Joseph A. Casamento, II, age 91, of Kent, OH, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at UH Cleveland.
Joseph was born February 25, 1934 in Akron, OH to Joseph and Mary (LaFatch) Casamento I.
He is survived by his brother, Mike; his daughter, Connie Sabo (Dave); his grandson’s Kyle Sabo (Nicole), and Erik Newton; granddaughter, Tracy Norton; great granddaughters, Kiera Terranova,...
Clayton Patrick Jacobs
Dec 23, 2025
Clayton Patrick Jacobs, 21, passed away unexpectedly, on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. He was born in Akron on January 31, 2004. Clayton was a 2022 graduate of Waterloo High School where he was a member of the band and soccer team. He worked with the band even after graduation. Clayton attended Ohio State University Wooster Campus and Stark State College.
He...
Constance Glennon-Hall
Dec 22, 2025
Constance “Connie” Lee Glennon-Hall, 79, passed away peacefully, on December 22, 2025, after a long illness. She was born in Millville, NJ on September 12, 1946, to the late Ross P. and Mary Braxmeier Calkins.
Connie spent her childhood and youth in Port Elizabeth, N.J., and graduated from Millville High School in 1964. In 1965 she earned her associate degree from...
Martha Kluth
Dec 18, 2025
Martha Schaffer Kluth passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Tallmadge Health and Rehab. She was born on November 14, 1942 in Cleveland to the late Norwood Korter Schaffer and Martha Schaffer.
Martha grew up in Brookline, MA from 1943-1950 and went to Park School. Her family relocated to Baltimore, MD where she graduated from Bryn Mawr School and attended...
Harold Hall
Dec 11, 2025
Harold Hall, age 96, of Kent, OH, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at KentRidge Senior Living.
He is preceded in death by his brothers, Lee, Lester, Don, and Norv; first wife of 37 years Norma (Marek) Hall; and second wife of 28 years Lee Lillick Hall.
Harold was born August 26, 1929 in Tacoma, OH to the late Wilford and...
Suzanne Kirkland
Dec 10, 2025
Suzanne Kirkland, age 92, of Kent, OH, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Tamarack Ridge Health and Rehabilitation. Family appreciates the staff of Tamarack Ridge for their kind and compassionate care in her final months.
Suzanne was born April 30, 1933 in Akron, OH to the late Alfred and Roseanne (Smith) Cain.
Suzanne along with her husband owned the Fiesta...
Claudia Ann Sattler
Dec 10, 2025
Claudia Ann (Lewis) Sattler, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. She was born in Akron, Ohio on June 3, 1940 to the late Lee Curtis Lewis and Irene Rose Lewis.
After graduating early from Stow High School, she continued her studies at the College of Mary Washington in Virginia, Kent State University and the University of Akron. Claudia studied natural...
James Klohn
Dec 6, 2025
James "Jim" Klohn, 92 of Stow, died Saturday, December 6. 2025. He was born August 6, 1933 in Ravenna, Ohio to the late Arthur and Magaret (Petley) Klohn.
Jim was preceded in death by his wife of sixty-two years, Donna, as well as his children James A. Klohn and Virginia Klohn.
He is survived by his children, Cindy Svoboda, Rebecca Wert, Carol...
Shayne M. Fowler
Dec 4, 2025
Shayne M. "Shook" Fowler , age 64, of Lebanon, OH, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Atrium Medical Center, Middletown, Ohio
Shayne was born November 19, 1961 at Robinson Memorial Portage County Hospital, Ravenna, Ohio, to the late Ralph and Irene Fowler.
Shayne loved his music from old country to rhythm and blues, loved to practice his guitar. Always loved...
Marianne Y. Duffy
Dec 4, 2025
Marianne Youdell Duffy, 84, died on Thursday, December 4, 2025 in Kent, Ohio.
She was born on August 22, 1941 in Cleveland, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Dr. Norman V. Duffy Jr.; her parents, Joseph A. and Mary G. (Waldecker) Youdell; and her son-in-law Robert D. Miller II.
She is survived by five children, Norman...
Jennifer Jane Henderson
Dec 2, 2025
Jennifer Jane (Jeffers) Henderson died on December 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Alliance on September 11, 1968.
She graduated from Marlington High School where she was involved in the marching band and theater. She attended Otterbein College and graduated with a double major.
Jen was very involved with her family and friends and cared deeply about them....
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