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John Sinchok
Apr 28, 2014
John F. Sinchok, 83, of Kent, died Monday, April 28, 2014 at his home. He was born in Struthers, to John and Anna (Micklos) Sinchok. John was a veteran of the Army during the Korean war. He is survived by his wife, Alice (Mayo) Sinchok, whom he married on February 15, 1986; children, John D. (Lori) Sinchok of Hudson, Tim...
Vada M. Mohnacky
Apr 22, 2014
Vada M. Mohnacky, 67, of Kent, died Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at Hospice Care Center in Copley. She was born August 11, 1946 in Kent, to Henry George and Grace (Conaway) Davis. Vada was a waitress for Bob Evans then worked as a caregiver for special needs at Leeda Northeast. Her primary clients that she came to love were Roy,...
James H. Gray
Apr 16, 2014
James H. Gray, 87, of Kent, died Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at Altercare of Brimfield. He was born June 11, 1926 in New Philadelphia, to Donald S. and Dorothy M. (Cramblet) Gray. James was a 1944 graduate of Midvale High School then he received a Bachelors' degree from Kent State University. James served in the Navy during WWII, Korea, Viet...
George G. Condos
Apr 15, 2014
George G. Condos, 65, of Kent, died Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at Kent Healthcare Center after a prolonged illness. He was born July 9, 1948 in Ravenna, to Gust P. and Marjorie A. (Culbertson) Condos. A lifelong resident of Kent, George was a landscaper, maintenance man and delivered the Record Courier for many years. He was a member of AA...
Robert Michael Zalewski
Apr 15, 2014
Robert M. Zalewski, 79, of Kent, died Tuesday, April 15, 2014, at his home surrounded by his loving wife and five children. "God must need a very special mold because he called the very best to help him." Robert was born September 29, 1934, in Kent to Stanley and Lillian (Wolski) Zalewski. He attended Brady Lake Elementary School, St. Patrick...
Doris E. Lallathin
Apr 14, 2014
Doris E. Lallathin, 91, of Kent, died Monday, April 14, 2014 at her home with her family by her side. She was born October 21, 1922 in Paden City, WV to Dalley and Mary (Meyers) Jones. She was a member of the Church of Christ in West Union. Doris loved to knit, crochet and collect bears. A loving and caring...
Joanne Ricard
Apr 13, 2014
JoAnne Ricard, 85, of Kent, died Sunday, April 13, 2014 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. She was born June 16, 1928 in Akron to Fred A. and Anne C. (Lyter) Breckenridge. She retired from Eddie's Stag Bar and then she retired from the KSU Food Service where she worked at the Student Center. She was an avid craft person...
Richard W.
Apr 13, 2014
Richard W. Sly, 91 of Kent, passed away on Sunday April 13, 2014. He was born May 24, 1922 in Erie, Pa to Ralph and Lida (Brewer) Sly. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII as a Seabee in the S. Pacific. After the service he worked as a machinist and ultimately retired from Terex Corporation as Sr. Tool...
Lois J. Walters
Apr 13, 2014
Lois Walters (nee Hunt) passed away April 13th 2014. Lois was 81 years old. She is survived by her daughter Mary Kay Walters of Florida, her Daughter in Law Victoria Walters of Lake Milton, her Grandsons Kenneth "Ross", Joseph Wade and William Jackson of Lake Milton. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews who called her "Aunt Lowee"....
Jane Reynolds
Apr 12, 2014
Jane L. Reynolds of Streetsboro passed away on Saturday April 12, 2014 after a brief illness. Jane was born in the home on her family farm in Streetsboro on July 7, 1917. The farm stretched back four generations and she was the youngest daughter of Fred and Alice Burroughs. Growing up on the farm, her love for it continued throughout...
Rosemary B. Bush
Apr 12, 2014
Rosemary B. Bush (O'Brien), 80, of Kent, went home to be with the Lord and her husband James on Saturday, April 12th, 2014. Rosemary was born June 25, 1933 in Kent to the late Joseph and Helen (Kline) O'Brien. Rosemary lived in Kent her entire life, attending St. Patrick School and graduating from Kent Roosevelt High School. She worked for...
Nikki Lynn Gregory
Apr 12, 2014
Nikki Lynn Gregory, 70, of Kent, died Saturday, April 12, 2014 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. She was born January 22, 1944 in Akron to Howard and Marian (Platz) Raber. Nikki retired in 2007 as a Unit Secretary from Robinson Memorial Hospital, where she had worked for 30 years. She is survived by her husband, George; sons, Jeff (Kelin)...
James L. Myers
Apr 11, 2014
James L. Myers went home to be with the Lord on April 11th, 2014 at Robinson Memorial Hospital, after courageously battling a long illness. Jim was born on February 17th, 1929 in Brimfield, Ohio to Barbara Myers ( Liddle ) and George W. Myers. He then moved to the Kent, Ravenna area, where he lived his entire life. Jim was...
Donna L. Daniels
Apr 11, 2014
Donna Louise Daniels, 84, of Kent, died peacefully Friday, April 11, 2014. She was born January 18, 1930 in Cuyahoga Falls to Hugh and Ruth A. (Hensel) Kellar. She is survived by her daughters, Kathy (Scott Alexander) Daniels Stopera of Hartville and Glenda (Kevin) Olesh of Mogadore; grandchildren, Crystal, Rachel, Derrick, Ryan, Katie, and Troy; and three great grandchildren. She...
John Fred Heflin, Ph.D.
Apr 11, 2014
John F. Heflin, PhD. passed away April 11, 2014 after a 15 year valiant fight against heart disease. Born in Sweetwater, Texas, April 7, 1941, he is the son of Willis Heflin and Espanola (Samples) Heflin. He attended Booker T. Washington School (TX) and Hobbs High School (NM) graduating in 1958. He was recruited by New Mexico Highlands University from...
Walter Robert Watson
Apr 9, 2014
Dr. Walter Robert "Doc" Watson (October 13, 1933- April 9, 2014) Walter Watson died peacefully at Brackenridge Hospital in Austin, Texas, surrounded by loving family, friends, and pastors listening to his grandson Ethan play Steve Martin's The Great Remember on the banjo. The oldest of three children, Walter was born at home to Robert Bruce Watson and Eleanor Helen Markel...
Frank John Kavali
Apr 8, 2014
Frank John Kavali, 86, formerly of Rootstown, died Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at Gables At KentRidge in Kent. He was born August 3, 1927 in Akron to John and Antonio (Bartalucci) Kavali. Frank was the owner of Kline & Kavali Plumbing and Heating; and he was a member of the Pipefitters Local #219. He was a member of The Chapel...
Frances C. Trares Ball Kemmery
Apr 7, 2014
Frances C. Trares Ball Kemmery, 89, of Cuyahoga Falls, died Monday, April 7, 2014 at her home. She was born July 22, 1924 in Sharon Center, to William J. and Cecelia M. (Zurbach) Trares. Frances was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. She was a member of St. Patrick Church in Kent and the Pioneer Girls. She retired from...
Pearl Eidson
Apr 7, 2014
Pearl Eidson, age 102, a resident of Stow Glen Nursing Facility, Stow, Ohio died Monday, April 7, 2014. Pearl was born September 12, 1911, in Rudolph, Ohio to Joseph and Stella (Wagner) McDonald. While living in Cygnet, Ohio, she was an active member of the Cygnet Methodist Church where she served as a Sunday school teacher and Camp Counselor. She...
Benjamin Todd Lappin
Apr 5, 2014
Benjamin Todd Lappin, 41, of Franklin Township, died Saturday, April 5, 2014 at home. He was born April 26, 1972 in Honolulu, HI to Daniel Raymond and Suzanne (Wilke) Lappin. Benjamin was a 1990 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School and was a former Marine. He is survived by his children Dyanne Louise Caldwell, Knight Michael Caldwell and Benjamin Todd...
John Sinchok
Apr 28, 2014
John F. Sinchok, 83, of Kent, died Monday, April 28, 2014 at his home. He was born in Struthers, to John and Anna (Micklos) Sinchok. John was a veteran of the Army during the Korean war. He is survived by his wife, Alice (Mayo) Sinchok, whom he married on February 15, 1986; children, John D. (Lori) Sinchok of Hudson, Tim...
Vada M. Mohnacky
Apr 22, 2014
Vada M. Mohnacky, 67, of Kent, died Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at Hospice Care Center in Copley. She was born August 11, 1946 in Kent, to Henry George and Grace (Conaway) Davis. Vada was a waitress for Bob Evans then worked as a caregiver for special needs at Leeda Northeast. Her primary clients that she came to love were Roy,...
James H. Gray
Apr 16, 2014
James H. Gray, 87, of Kent, died Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at Altercare of Brimfield. He was born June 11, 1926 in New Philadelphia, to Donald S. and Dorothy M. (Cramblet) Gray. James was a 1944 graduate of Midvale High School then he received a Bachelors' degree from Kent State University. James served in the Navy during WWII, Korea, Viet...
George G. Condos
Apr 15, 2014
George G. Condos, 65, of Kent, died Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at Kent Healthcare Center after a prolonged illness. He was born July 9, 1948 in Ravenna, to Gust P. and Marjorie A. (Culbertson) Condos. A lifelong resident of Kent, George was a landscaper, maintenance man and delivered the Record Courier for many years. He was a member of AA...
Robert Michael Zalewski
Apr 15, 2014
Robert M. Zalewski, 79, of Kent, died Tuesday, April 15, 2014, at his home surrounded by his loving wife and five children. "God must need a very special mold because he called the very best to help him." Robert was born September 29, 1934, in Kent to Stanley and Lillian (Wolski) Zalewski. He attended Brady Lake Elementary School, St. Patrick...
Doris E. Lallathin
Apr 14, 2014
Doris E. Lallathin, 91, of Kent, died Monday, April 14, 2014 at her home with her family by her side. She was born October 21, 1922 in Paden City, WV to Dalley and Mary (Meyers) Jones. She was a member of the Church of Christ in West Union. Doris loved to knit, crochet and collect bears. A loving and caring...
Joanne Ricard
Apr 13, 2014
JoAnne Ricard, 85, of Kent, died Sunday, April 13, 2014 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. She was born June 16, 1928 in Akron to Fred A. and Anne C. (Lyter) Breckenridge. She retired from Eddie's Stag Bar and then she retired from the KSU Food Service where she worked at the Student Center. She was an avid craft person...
Richard W.
Apr 13, 2014
Richard W. Sly, 91 of Kent, passed away on Sunday April 13, 2014. He was born May 24, 1922 in Erie, Pa to Ralph and Lida (Brewer) Sly. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII as a Seabee in the S. Pacific. After the service he worked as a machinist and ultimately retired from Terex Corporation as Sr. Tool...
Lois J. Walters
Apr 13, 2014
Lois Walters (nee Hunt) passed away April 13th 2014. Lois was 81 years old. She is survived by her daughter Mary Kay Walters of Florida, her Daughter in Law Victoria Walters of Lake Milton, her Grandsons Kenneth "Ross", Joseph Wade and William Jackson of Lake Milton. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews who called her "Aunt Lowee"....
Jane Reynolds
Apr 12, 2014
Jane L. Reynolds of Streetsboro passed away on Saturday April 12, 2014 after a brief illness. Jane was born in the home on her family farm in Streetsboro on July 7, 1917. The farm stretched back four generations and she was the youngest daughter of Fred and Alice Burroughs. Growing up on the farm, her love for it continued throughout...
Rosemary B. Bush
Apr 12, 2014
Rosemary B. Bush (O'Brien), 80, of Kent, went home to be with the Lord and her husband James on Saturday, April 12th, 2014. Rosemary was born June 25, 1933 in Kent to the late Joseph and Helen (Kline) O'Brien. Rosemary lived in Kent her entire life, attending St. Patrick School and graduating from Kent Roosevelt High School. She worked for...
Nikki Lynn Gregory
Apr 12, 2014
Nikki Lynn Gregory, 70, of Kent, died Saturday, April 12, 2014 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. She was born January 22, 1944 in Akron to Howard and Marian (Platz) Raber. Nikki retired in 2007 as a Unit Secretary from Robinson Memorial Hospital, where she had worked for 30 years. She is survived by her husband, George; sons, Jeff (Kelin)...
James L. Myers
Apr 11, 2014
James L. Myers went home to be with the Lord on April 11th, 2014 at Robinson Memorial Hospital, after courageously battling a long illness. Jim was born on February 17th, 1929 in Brimfield, Ohio to Barbara Myers ( Liddle ) and George W. Myers. He then moved to the Kent, Ravenna area, where he lived his entire life. Jim was...
Donna L. Daniels
Apr 11, 2014
Donna Louise Daniels, 84, of Kent, died peacefully Friday, April 11, 2014. She was born January 18, 1930 in Cuyahoga Falls to Hugh and Ruth A. (Hensel) Kellar. She is survived by her daughters, Kathy (Scott Alexander) Daniels Stopera of Hartville and Glenda (Kevin) Olesh of Mogadore; grandchildren, Crystal, Rachel, Derrick, Ryan, Katie, and Troy; and three great grandchildren. She...
John Fred Heflin, Ph.D.
Apr 11, 2014
John F. Heflin, PhD. passed away April 11, 2014 after a 15 year valiant fight against heart disease. Born in Sweetwater, Texas, April 7, 1941, he is the son of Willis Heflin and Espanola (Samples) Heflin. He attended Booker T. Washington School (TX) and Hobbs High School (NM) graduating in 1958. He was recruited by New Mexico Highlands University from...
Walter Robert Watson
Apr 9, 2014
Dr. Walter Robert "Doc" Watson (October 13, 1933- April 9, 2014) Walter Watson died peacefully at Brackenridge Hospital in Austin, Texas, surrounded by loving family, friends, and pastors listening to his grandson Ethan play Steve Martin's The Great Remember on the banjo. The oldest of three children, Walter was born at home to Robert Bruce Watson and Eleanor Helen Markel...
Frank John Kavali
Apr 8, 2014
Frank John Kavali, 86, formerly of Rootstown, died Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at Gables At KentRidge in Kent. He was born August 3, 1927 in Akron to John and Antonio (Bartalucci) Kavali. Frank was the owner of Kline & Kavali Plumbing and Heating; and he was a member of the Pipefitters Local #219. He was a member of The Chapel...
Frances C. Trares Ball Kemmery
Apr 7, 2014
Frances C. Trares Ball Kemmery, 89, of Cuyahoga Falls, died Monday, April 7, 2014 at her home. She was born July 22, 1924 in Sharon Center, to William J. and Cecelia M. (Zurbach) Trares. Frances was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. She was a member of St. Patrick Church in Kent and the Pioneer Girls. She retired from...
Pearl Eidson
Apr 7, 2014
Pearl Eidson, age 102, a resident of Stow Glen Nursing Facility, Stow, Ohio died Monday, April 7, 2014. Pearl was born September 12, 1911, in Rudolph, Ohio to Joseph and Stella (Wagner) McDonald. While living in Cygnet, Ohio, she was an active member of the Cygnet Methodist Church where she served as a Sunday school teacher and Camp Counselor. She...
Benjamin Todd Lappin
Apr 5, 2014
Benjamin Todd Lappin, 41, of Franklin Township, died Saturday, April 5, 2014 at home. He was born April 26, 1972 in Honolulu, HI to Daniel Raymond and Suzanne (Wilke) Lappin. Benjamin was a 1990 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School and was a former Marine. He is survived by his children Dyanne Louise Caldwell, Knight Michael Caldwell and Benjamin Todd...
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