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Helen Reedy
Jun 30, 2014
Helen E. Reedy, 71, of Rootstown, died Monday, June 30, 2014 at Maple Wood Care Center in Streetsboro. She was born May 18, 1943 in Salem to William L. and Mary Jane (Kamere) Rinehart. She was a member of the Rootstown United Methodist Church. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, and painting ceramics. She was also an avid reader. She is survived...
Willie B. Smith
Jun 30, 2014
Willie B. Smith, 89, of Kent, died Monday, June 30, 2014 at his home. He was born December 25, 1924 in Bowdon, GA to George and Emmaline (Flanning) Smith. He loved to teach and spread the word of God and visit the Coleman Day Care Center. Rev. Willie was always dressed, was well liked and loved popcorn. He was a...
Nellie Lou Janik
Jun 26, 2014
Surrounded by her family and friends, filled with love and song, Nellie Lou Janik (Williams) passed on to a better place, Thursday, June 26, 2014. Born June 24, 1932, this proud Theodore Roosevelt High School "Rough Rider" embraces her world from the start with horses, Canadian fishing trips, Ice skating, and animal rescues. The daughter of Vivian Marie Carpenter and...
Bernard Shaffer
Jun 24, 2014
Bernard Shaffer, 68, of Streetsboro, died Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at Gardens of Western Reserve in Streetsboro. He was born April 4, 1946 in Ravenna to Claude W. and Marjorie E. (Valarinos) Shaffer. He was a graduate of Ravenna High School and retired from Gougler Industries after working there for many years. He is survived by his daughters, Annette (Rick)...
Donna Marie Tomko
Jun 23, 2014
Donna Marie Tomko, 84, of Kent, died Monday, June 23, 2014 at Kent Healthcare Center. She was born May 31, 1930 in Cleveland to George and Mary (Kavulla) Tomko. Donna worked in New York City as a singer, dancer and comedian. From 1960 to 1968, Donna performed with Larry Knight in a singing/comedy/ duo. They toured a variety of night...
Landyn Matthew Stevens
Jun 22, 2014
Landyn Matthew Stevens, died Sunday, June 22, 2014 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. He is survived by his mom, Elizibeth Marie Boyle and his dad, Craig Allen Stevens Jr. both of Kent; maternal grandparents, Leslie Boyle of Kent and Harold and Carla Boyle of Ravenna; great grandparents, Lee Ann (George Beans) McMullen of Diamond and Terry McMullen of Brady...
Richard "Cheese" Litzenburg
Jun 21, 2014
Richard A. Litzenburg "Cheese", 65, of Diamond, OH passed away June 21, 2014 following a long illness. He was born December 26, 1948 in Cumberland, MD, the son of Richard and Grace Litzenburg. Richard attended Kent Roosevelt High School before being drafted in the Army. He became an E5 Sergeant Tank Commander. Richard was the manager of the Martin Oil...
Vilma Monserrate Smith
Jun 20, 2014
Vilma Monserrate Smith, 72, passed away at her home surrounded by loving family on June 20, 2014. Born on March 26, 1942 in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, she was preceded in death by her mother Clara Ruiz and father Hermand Monserrate. She is survived by her husband, Robert D. Smith; her three children, Roger (Nicki) Smith of Mentor, Victor (Angie)...
Kevin Norman Kalow
Jun 18, 2014
Kevin Kalow, 56, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 18, 2014. He was a life-long resident of Ravenna and graduated from Ravenna High School. He is survived by his sister, Cynthia (Michael) Hostler; niece, Lindsey (Ben) Patterson; nephew, Joe (Danielle) Hostler; great niece, Quinn Patterson; and great nephew, Jack Hostler. He was preceded in death by...
Francine M. Earle
Jun 17, 2014
Francine M. Earle, 78, of Kent, died Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. She was born November 6, 1935 in Kent, to Paul and Margaret (Mehok) Gambaccini. She is survived by her sons, Paul (Wendy) of Edinburg and Jeffrey (Teresa) of Stow; grandchildren, Jacob and Kirsten; sisters, Barbara (Steve) Francis of Rootstown, Marilyn (John) Reighard of Ypsilanti, MI,...
Stephen L. Mandalari
Jun 11, 2014
Stephen Mandalari, our much loved husband, father and grandfather passed away, at 92, with his family beside him at SUMMA Akron City Hospital on June 11, 2014. Stephen was born May 17, 1922 in Kent. He graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School. He married the light of his life, Rosemarie Audino, on November 21, 1954 and they spent 60 incredible...
Louise Spain
Jun 10, 2014
Louise C. Spain passed into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Born November 1, 1921, she was the first child of in Kent, OH to Louis and Anna (Ubri) Ciccone. For many years, Louise was the owner and proprietor of Steve's Café at the corner of Summit Street and Franklin Avenue and then the Plaza View on Cherry Street....
Karen K. Babcock
Jun 9, 2014
Karen K. Babcock, 72, of Kent, went to be with the Lord Monday, June 9, 2014 at Kent Healthcare Center. She was born December 21, 1941 in Bluffton, to Wade and Margaret Bonita (Clark) Shook. Karen was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church in Brimfield. She is survived by sons, Timothy (Julie) Babcock of Lexington Twp., Edward (Wendy) Babcock of...
Bian Rae Bolls
Jun 7, 2014
Bian Rae Bolls, 66, of Lakemore, died Saturday, June 7, 2014 at her home. She was born April 24, 1948 in Lynchburg, VA to Raymond Herbert and Jacqueline Rae (King) Baker. Bian taught math at Field Local Schools for 42 years. She was a member of Fallscreek Community Church in Munroe Falls. Bian was a born teacher with a true...
Stephen B. Spangler
Jun 7, 2014
Stephen B. Spangler, age 75, of Kent passed on Saturday, June 7, 2014. He was born in Akron on April 3, 1939 to Albert "A.J." and Catherine L. Spangler, and was a life-long resident of Kent. He attended St. Patrick School and graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School in 1957 and the Goodyear Training Center School in 1961. He also...
Ann H. Maulorico
Jun 7, 2014
Ann Helen Maulorico (Miller) of Kent, went home to be with the Lord June 7th, 2014. She was born in Cleveland Ohio on April 27th, 1930 to Rose F. and Bennie J. Maulorico. She resided in Kent Ohio for 27 years and was a much loved and cherished mother of seven sons and one daughter. Michael C. Miller of Tallmadge,...
Robert W. Clawson
Jun 7, 2014
Robert W. Clawson, 74, a long-time resident of Twin Lakes, died Saturday, June 7, 2014 at National Church Residences in Cuyahoga Falls. He was born December 21, 1939 in Glendale, CA to Charles Verner and Ada Fern (Hower) Clawson. He received his Ph.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles, in Soviet Studies and was Professor Emeritus of European Military...
Edward B. Whitehouse,
Jun 3, 2014
Edward B. Whitehouse Jr., 84, of Cuyahoga Falls and formerly of Brimfield, died suddenly Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at the Cardinal Retirement Village in Cuyahoga Falls. He was born July 18, 1929 in Wilkinsburg, PA to Edward B. and Helen Ann (Rach) Whitehouse. Ed earned his Masters degree in Human Resources Management from Kent State University in 1999. He was...
Pauline Marie Redman Goodwill
May 29, 2014
Pauline Marie Redman Goodwill, 89, of Kent, died Thursday, May 29, 2014 at her home in the presence of family. She was born October 19, 1924 in Washington County, to Wilson and Phoebe (Lauer) Broome. Pauline was a member of the Kent Church of Christ. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting, sewing and word search puzzles. Pauline loved spending time with her...
Richard B. Dorr
May 25, 2014
Richard B. Dorr, 67, of Kent, passed peacefully at home Sunday, May 25, 2014. He was born March 1, 1947 in Cleveland, to Homer and Adele (Bligh) Dorr. Richard was a 1969 graduate of Case Western Reserve University BA. Richard continued his education at Cleveland State University, M.Ed. 1973 and Kent State University, Ed.S. 1982. While on campus at Case...
Helen Reedy
Jun 30, 2014
Helen E. Reedy, 71, of Rootstown, died Monday, June 30, 2014 at Maple Wood Care Center in Streetsboro. She was born May 18, 1943 in Salem to William L. and Mary Jane (Kamere) Rinehart. She was a member of the Rootstown United Methodist Church. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, and painting ceramics. She was also an avid reader. She is survived...
Willie B. Smith
Jun 30, 2014
Willie B. Smith, 89, of Kent, died Monday, June 30, 2014 at his home. He was born December 25, 1924 in Bowdon, GA to George and Emmaline (Flanning) Smith. He loved to teach and spread the word of God and visit the Coleman Day Care Center. Rev. Willie was always dressed, was well liked and loved popcorn. He was a...
Nellie Lou Janik
Jun 26, 2014
Surrounded by her family and friends, filled with love and song, Nellie Lou Janik (Williams) passed on to a better place, Thursday, June 26, 2014. Born June 24, 1932, this proud Theodore Roosevelt High School "Rough Rider" embraces her world from the start with horses, Canadian fishing trips, Ice skating, and animal rescues. The daughter of Vivian Marie Carpenter and...
Bernard Shaffer
Jun 24, 2014
Bernard Shaffer, 68, of Streetsboro, died Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at Gardens of Western Reserve in Streetsboro. He was born April 4, 1946 in Ravenna to Claude W. and Marjorie E. (Valarinos) Shaffer. He was a graduate of Ravenna High School and retired from Gougler Industries after working there for many years. He is survived by his daughters, Annette (Rick)...
Donna Marie Tomko
Jun 23, 2014
Donna Marie Tomko, 84, of Kent, died Monday, June 23, 2014 at Kent Healthcare Center. She was born May 31, 1930 in Cleveland to George and Mary (Kavulla) Tomko. Donna worked in New York City as a singer, dancer and comedian. From 1960 to 1968, Donna performed with Larry Knight in a singing/comedy/ duo. They toured a variety of night...
Landyn Matthew Stevens
Jun 22, 2014
Landyn Matthew Stevens, died Sunday, June 22, 2014 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. He is survived by his mom, Elizibeth Marie Boyle and his dad, Craig Allen Stevens Jr. both of Kent; maternal grandparents, Leslie Boyle of Kent and Harold and Carla Boyle of Ravenna; great grandparents, Lee Ann (George Beans) McMullen of Diamond and Terry McMullen of Brady...
Richard "Cheese" Litzenburg
Jun 21, 2014
Richard A. Litzenburg "Cheese", 65, of Diamond, OH passed away June 21, 2014 following a long illness. He was born December 26, 1948 in Cumberland, MD, the son of Richard and Grace Litzenburg. Richard attended Kent Roosevelt High School before being drafted in the Army. He became an E5 Sergeant Tank Commander. Richard was the manager of the Martin Oil...
Vilma Monserrate Smith
Jun 20, 2014
Vilma Monserrate Smith, 72, passed away at her home surrounded by loving family on June 20, 2014. Born on March 26, 1942 in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, she was preceded in death by her mother Clara Ruiz and father Hermand Monserrate. She is survived by her husband, Robert D. Smith; her three children, Roger (Nicki) Smith of Mentor, Victor (Angie)...
Kevin Norman Kalow
Jun 18, 2014
Kevin Kalow, 56, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 18, 2014. He was a life-long resident of Ravenna and graduated from Ravenna High School. He is survived by his sister, Cynthia (Michael) Hostler; niece, Lindsey (Ben) Patterson; nephew, Joe (Danielle) Hostler; great niece, Quinn Patterson; and great nephew, Jack Hostler. He was preceded in death by...
Francine M. Earle
Jun 17, 2014
Francine M. Earle, 78, of Kent, died Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. She was born November 6, 1935 in Kent, to Paul and Margaret (Mehok) Gambaccini. She is survived by her sons, Paul (Wendy) of Edinburg and Jeffrey (Teresa) of Stow; grandchildren, Jacob and Kirsten; sisters, Barbara (Steve) Francis of Rootstown, Marilyn (John) Reighard of Ypsilanti, MI,...
Stephen L. Mandalari
Jun 11, 2014
Stephen Mandalari, our much loved husband, father and grandfather passed away, at 92, with his family beside him at SUMMA Akron City Hospital on June 11, 2014. Stephen was born May 17, 1922 in Kent. He graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School. He married the light of his life, Rosemarie Audino, on November 21, 1954 and they spent 60 incredible...
Louise Spain
Jun 10, 2014
Louise C. Spain passed into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Born November 1, 1921, she was the first child of in Kent, OH to Louis and Anna (Ubri) Ciccone. For many years, Louise was the owner and proprietor of Steve's Café at the corner of Summit Street and Franklin Avenue and then the Plaza View on Cherry Street....
Karen K. Babcock
Jun 9, 2014
Karen K. Babcock, 72, of Kent, went to be with the Lord Monday, June 9, 2014 at Kent Healthcare Center. She was born December 21, 1941 in Bluffton, to Wade and Margaret Bonita (Clark) Shook. Karen was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church in Brimfield. She is survived by sons, Timothy (Julie) Babcock of Lexington Twp., Edward (Wendy) Babcock of...
Bian Rae Bolls
Jun 7, 2014
Bian Rae Bolls, 66, of Lakemore, died Saturday, June 7, 2014 at her home. She was born April 24, 1948 in Lynchburg, VA to Raymond Herbert and Jacqueline Rae (King) Baker. Bian taught math at Field Local Schools for 42 years. She was a member of Fallscreek Community Church in Munroe Falls. Bian was a born teacher with a true...
Stephen B. Spangler
Jun 7, 2014
Stephen B. Spangler, age 75, of Kent passed on Saturday, June 7, 2014. He was born in Akron on April 3, 1939 to Albert "A.J." and Catherine L. Spangler, and was a life-long resident of Kent. He attended St. Patrick School and graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School in 1957 and the Goodyear Training Center School in 1961. He also...
Ann H. Maulorico
Jun 7, 2014
Ann Helen Maulorico (Miller) of Kent, went home to be with the Lord June 7th, 2014. She was born in Cleveland Ohio on April 27th, 1930 to Rose F. and Bennie J. Maulorico. She resided in Kent Ohio for 27 years and was a much loved and cherished mother of seven sons and one daughter. Michael C. Miller of Tallmadge,...
Robert W. Clawson
Jun 7, 2014
Robert W. Clawson, 74, a long-time resident of Twin Lakes, died Saturday, June 7, 2014 at National Church Residences in Cuyahoga Falls. He was born December 21, 1939 in Glendale, CA to Charles Verner and Ada Fern (Hower) Clawson. He received his Ph.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles, in Soviet Studies and was Professor Emeritus of European Military...
Edward B. Whitehouse,
Jun 3, 2014
Edward B. Whitehouse Jr., 84, of Cuyahoga Falls and formerly of Brimfield, died suddenly Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at the Cardinal Retirement Village in Cuyahoga Falls. He was born July 18, 1929 in Wilkinsburg, PA to Edward B. and Helen Ann (Rach) Whitehouse. Ed earned his Masters degree in Human Resources Management from Kent State University in 1999. He was...
Pauline Marie Redman Goodwill
May 29, 2014
Pauline Marie Redman Goodwill, 89, of Kent, died Thursday, May 29, 2014 at her home in the presence of family. She was born October 19, 1924 in Washington County, to Wilson and Phoebe (Lauer) Broome. Pauline was a member of the Kent Church of Christ. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting, sewing and word search puzzles. Pauline loved spending time with her...
Richard B. Dorr
May 25, 2014
Richard B. Dorr, 67, of Kent, passed peacefully at home Sunday, May 25, 2014. He was born March 1, 1947 in Cleveland, to Homer and Adele (Bligh) Dorr. Richard was a 1969 graduate of Case Western Reserve University BA. Richard continued his education at Cleveland State University, M.Ed. 1973 and Kent State University, Ed.S. 1982. While on campus at Case...
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