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Michael Harold Broyles
Nov 24, 2013
Michael H. Broyles, age 40 of Kent, completed his earthly life November 24, 2013, at Akron City Hospital with his family by his side helping to guide him home. He was born January 17, 1973, to Edwin and Marlene Broyles. He was employed as a maintenance mechanic HVAC with Sodexo working at Hiram College. He was a member of Trinity...
Jeffrey K. Curtician
Nov 21, 2013
Jeffrey K. Curtician, 50, of Ravenna, died Thursday, November 21, 2013 suddenly at his home. He was born August 23, 1963 in Ravenna, to Karl and Joyce (Hollow) Curtician. Jeff was a member of the Kent Canadian Club and enjoyed playing pool. He was a talented artist and was always willing to help anyone in need. He was a loving...
Jean Marie Gorman
Nov 18, 2013
Jean Marie Gorman, 78, of Stow, died Monday, November 18, 2013 at Akron General Hospital. She was born January 1, 1935 in Cleveland to Francis P. and Theresa M. (Carmigiano) Pero. She was a member of Haven of Rest Rescue Mission volunteer for many years; past president and executive officer Streetsboro American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 685; Akron Bible Church; and...
Mary E. Redfern
Nov 17, 2013
Mary Elizabeth Redfern, 84, of Kent, died Sunday, November 17, 2013 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born October 28, 1929 in Chagrin Falls, to Harvey and Candace (Robinson) White. Mary retired from the Portage County Courts Criminal Division as Head Clerk. She was a member of the Portage County Democratic Party, and enjoyed ceramics, traveling and...
John Joseph Somers
Nov 15, 2013
John Joseph Somers, 63, of Kent, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2013, at the Hospice of the Western Reserve in Cleveland. He was born on June 17, 1950 to Jack and Florence (nee Kennedy) Somers of Ravenna. Mr. Somers was a 1968 graduate of Ravenna High School and a 1972 graduate of Kent State University where he played football...
Katherine Elizabeth (Susong) Wood
Nov 15, 2013
Katherine Elizabeth (SUSONG) Wood, of Suffield, OH passed away Friday, November 15th with her husband and family by her side. Since March of this year, Kathe bravely faced a diagnosis of MCL. Kathe never complained and approached each day finding the positive. She CONQUERED uncertainty, grueling chemo treatments and Whole Brain Radiation with a dazzling personality, clever humor and steadfast...
Elizabeth Moledor
Nov 13, 2013
Elizabeth Moledor, 81 years of age of Kent, passed away Wednesday, November 13th at Robinson Memorial Hospital. Elizabeth was born February 13, 1932, to Gretchen and Wilhelm Winnefeld and lived in Rootstown until she married Lamar Moledor August 7, 1954. Elizabeth was a Kent State graduate with her Master's Degree in Special Education. She taught 1 year at Happy Day...
Donald "Dick" Stansbury
Nov 6, 2013
Donald Richard "Dick" Stansbury, 88, of Champion, died Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at the Hospice of the Valley in Poland. He was born July 4, 1925 in Brady Lake to Earl and Verta (Pendleton) Stansbury. He retired after 22 years in the US Navy and 20 years at Bendix Corporation. He was a member of the Lake Brady UMC, Rockton...
Geraldine Gerry Reto
Nov 5, 2013
Geraldine "Gerry" Reto, 81, of Tallmadge, died Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Cuyahoga Falls. She was born August 3, 1932 in Shreveport, LA to John and Cleo (Lawless) Ivy, and raised in Carthage, Texas. She is survived by son, Anthony Reto of Kent; daughters, Shelly (Pat) Paul of Tallmadge and Lee Ann James of Medina; grandchildren,...
Sandra Sue Thompson
Nov 3, 2013
Sandra Sue Thompson, 67, of Kent, died Sunday, November 3, 2013 under Hospice Care at Kent Healthcare Center. She was born February 18, 1946 in Detroit, MI to Robert and Myrle (Fox) Woodford. Sandra was a spot welder at Chrysler Stamping Plant in Twinsburg and was a member of UAW Local 122. Sandra loved to fish at Rice Lake in...
Robert "Ace" Holden
Nov 1, 2013
Robert "Ace" Holden died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 85 on the first of November, 2013. Robert is survived by his daughters, Laura Valentine (Ryan) and Sarah Cole (Jon) and his grandchildren Abby and Alison Valentine and Jackson and Katie Cole. Robert has been a staple in the Kent community his entire life. Robert owned "Ace's" restaurant...
James A. Rinier
Nov 1, 2013
James A. Rinier, 90, formerly of Kent, died on November 1, 2013 at the Trinity Grove Rehabilitation Center in Wilmington. Jim was born on May 22, 1923 in Canton, Ohio. He was the son of Harry and Florence (Orwan) Rhinear and was lovingly raised by his grandparents Sam and Viola Mae Rinier. Jim graduated from McKinley High School, class of...
Robert Hamilton Mcmullen
Oct 28, 2013
Robert Hamilton McMullen "Handsome and then some" Robert H. McMullen, 72 years of age, passed away Monday October 28, 2013. Robert was born on June 20, 1941 in Brady Lake, Ohio, the son of the late James and Mildred (Selders) McMullen. Robert was a graduate of Theodore Roosevelt High school in 1960, where he was also captain of the football...
Nancy Greer Hansford
Oct 26, 2013
Nancy R. Hansford, 83, of Kent passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 26, 2013. Nancy was born November 18, 1929 in Kent, to E. Redmond and Ruth (Gibson) Greer. After graduating from Kent Roosevelt High School, Nancy married her high school sweetheart, Bruce Hansford, 65 years ago this past October 2nd and was a devoted wife and mother. Nancy and Bruce...
Alice Aufmuth Zitner
Oct 22, 2013
Alice A. Zitner, 87, of Stow OH, died Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at Stow Glen Retirement Center in Stow. She was born September 24, 1926 in Cleveland, to George William and Selma M. (Pennington) Aufmuth. Alice married Martin Zitner in November, 1950 and celebrated 50 years of marriage before his passing in December of 2000. They resided in Orange Village...
Valmore "Big Val" Samuel,
Oct 22, 2013
VALMORE (Big Val) SAMUEL JR., age 78, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2013. He was born on October 25, 1934 in Huntington, WV. He was also known as Valmore (Junior) Hill. His mother, Rebecca Robinson, preceded him in death. Val graduated in 1954 from Douglass High School. While there he lettered in basketball and football. He received an athletic...
Barbara T. Geisey
Oct 20, 2013
Barbara T. Geisey, 71, of Kent, died Sunday, October 20, 2013 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. She was born October 28, 1941 in Tacoma, WA to Harry and Marjorie J. (Robinson) Taylor. She was actively involved in the Baha'i faith both locally and internationally. Barbara was a member of the Tree City Toastmasters and the Portage County Retired Teachers...
Angeline Mary Clapp
Oct 19, 2013
Angeline Mary Clapp, 88, of Indian Trail, NC, died Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Novant Health Medical Center in Matthews, NC. She was born December 4, 1924 in Stow, to Michael and Victoria (Hank) Schossler. She was retired from the domestics department of the Clarkins Store in Kent. She was a member of St. Peter of the Field's Church, the...
Marian Janet Trefethern
Oct 14, 2013
Marian Janet Trefethern, 76, of Cuyahoga Falls, was called home by Jesus on Monday October 14, 2013, at Summa Western Reserve Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls. She was born on January 28, 1937 in York, PA to Floyd and Virga (Raab) Myers. She will be lovingly remembered by sons; Michael Rodkey of Cuyahoga Falls, Jon Rodkey of Peninsula; daughters: Susan Upshaw...
Ernest L. "Ernie" Mcfee
Oct 5, 2013
Ernest L. "Ernie" McFee, 58, of Kent, died Saturday, October 5, 2013 at his home. He was born October 15, 1954 in Sewickley, PA to Edward L. and Madeline Louise (Williams) McFee. Ernie worked in Residential Services at Kent State University and enjoyed interacting with the students and their parents. He loved music and playing the guitar, mandolin and bass....
Michael Harold Broyles
Nov 24, 2013
Michael H. Broyles, age 40 of Kent, completed his earthly life November 24, 2013, at Akron City Hospital with his family by his side helping to guide him home. He was born January 17, 1973, to Edwin and Marlene Broyles. He was employed as a maintenance mechanic HVAC with Sodexo working at Hiram College. He was a member of Trinity...
Jeffrey K. Curtician
Nov 21, 2013
Jeffrey K. Curtician, 50, of Ravenna, died Thursday, November 21, 2013 suddenly at his home. He was born August 23, 1963 in Ravenna, to Karl and Joyce (Hollow) Curtician. Jeff was a member of the Kent Canadian Club and enjoyed playing pool. He was a talented artist and was always willing to help anyone in need. He was a loving...
Jean Marie Gorman
Nov 18, 2013
Jean Marie Gorman, 78, of Stow, died Monday, November 18, 2013 at Akron General Hospital. She was born January 1, 1935 in Cleveland to Francis P. and Theresa M. (Carmigiano) Pero. She was a member of Haven of Rest Rescue Mission volunteer for many years; past president and executive officer Streetsboro American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 685; Akron Bible Church; and...
Mary E. Redfern
Nov 17, 2013
Mary Elizabeth Redfern, 84, of Kent, died Sunday, November 17, 2013 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born October 28, 1929 in Chagrin Falls, to Harvey and Candace (Robinson) White. Mary retired from the Portage County Courts Criminal Division as Head Clerk. She was a member of the Portage County Democratic Party, and enjoyed ceramics, traveling and...
John Joseph Somers
Nov 15, 2013
John Joseph Somers, 63, of Kent, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2013, at the Hospice of the Western Reserve in Cleveland. He was born on June 17, 1950 to Jack and Florence (nee Kennedy) Somers of Ravenna. Mr. Somers was a 1968 graduate of Ravenna High School and a 1972 graduate of Kent State University where he played football...
Katherine Elizabeth (Susong) Wood
Nov 15, 2013
Katherine Elizabeth (SUSONG) Wood, of Suffield, OH passed away Friday, November 15th with her husband and family by her side. Since March of this year, Kathe bravely faced a diagnosis of MCL. Kathe never complained and approached each day finding the positive. She CONQUERED uncertainty, grueling chemo treatments and Whole Brain Radiation with a dazzling personality, clever humor and steadfast...
Elizabeth Moledor
Nov 13, 2013
Elizabeth Moledor, 81 years of age of Kent, passed away Wednesday, November 13th at Robinson Memorial Hospital. Elizabeth was born February 13, 1932, to Gretchen and Wilhelm Winnefeld and lived in Rootstown until she married Lamar Moledor August 7, 1954. Elizabeth was a Kent State graduate with her Master's Degree in Special Education. She taught 1 year at Happy Day...
Donald "Dick" Stansbury
Nov 6, 2013
Donald Richard "Dick" Stansbury, 88, of Champion, died Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at the Hospice of the Valley in Poland. He was born July 4, 1925 in Brady Lake to Earl and Verta (Pendleton) Stansbury. He retired after 22 years in the US Navy and 20 years at Bendix Corporation. He was a member of the Lake Brady UMC, Rockton...
Geraldine Gerry Reto
Nov 5, 2013
Geraldine "Gerry" Reto, 81, of Tallmadge, died Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Cuyahoga Falls. She was born August 3, 1932 in Shreveport, LA to John and Cleo (Lawless) Ivy, and raised in Carthage, Texas. She is survived by son, Anthony Reto of Kent; daughters, Shelly (Pat) Paul of Tallmadge and Lee Ann James of Medina; grandchildren,...
Sandra Sue Thompson
Nov 3, 2013
Sandra Sue Thompson, 67, of Kent, died Sunday, November 3, 2013 under Hospice Care at Kent Healthcare Center. She was born February 18, 1946 in Detroit, MI to Robert and Myrle (Fox) Woodford. Sandra was a spot welder at Chrysler Stamping Plant in Twinsburg and was a member of UAW Local 122. Sandra loved to fish at Rice Lake in...
Robert "Ace" Holden
Nov 1, 2013
Robert "Ace" Holden died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 85 on the first of November, 2013. Robert is survived by his daughters, Laura Valentine (Ryan) and Sarah Cole (Jon) and his grandchildren Abby and Alison Valentine and Jackson and Katie Cole. Robert has been a staple in the Kent community his entire life. Robert owned "Ace's" restaurant...
James A. Rinier
Nov 1, 2013
James A. Rinier, 90, formerly of Kent, died on November 1, 2013 at the Trinity Grove Rehabilitation Center in Wilmington. Jim was born on May 22, 1923 in Canton, Ohio. He was the son of Harry and Florence (Orwan) Rhinear and was lovingly raised by his grandparents Sam and Viola Mae Rinier. Jim graduated from McKinley High School, class of...
Robert Hamilton Mcmullen
Oct 28, 2013
Robert Hamilton McMullen "Handsome and then some" Robert H. McMullen, 72 years of age, passed away Monday October 28, 2013. Robert was born on June 20, 1941 in Brady Lake, Ohio, the son of the late James and Mildred (Selders) McMullen. Robert was a graduate of Theodore Roosevelt High school in 1960, where he was also captain of the football...
Nancy Greer Hansford
Oct 26, 2013
Nancy R. Hansford, 83, of Kent passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 26, 2013. Nancy was born November 18, 1929 in Kent, to E. Redmond and Ruth (Gibson) Greer. After graduating from Kent Roosevelt High School, Nancy married her high school sweetheart, Bruce Hansford, 65 years ago this past October 2nd and was a devoted wife and mother. Nancy and Bruce...
Alice Aufmuth Zitner
Oct 22, 2013
Alice A. Zitner, 87, of Stow OH, died Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at Stow Glen Retirement Center in Stow. She was born September 24, 1926 in Cleveland, to George William and Selma M. (Pennington) Aufmuth. Alice married Martin Zitner in November, 1950 and celebrated 50 years of marriage before his passing in December of 2000. They resided in Orange Village...
Valmore "Big Val" Samuel,
Oct 22, 2013
VALMORE (Big Val) SAMUEL JR., age 78, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2013. He was born on October 25, 1934 in Huntington, WV. He was also known as Valmore (Junior) Hill. His mother, Rebecca Robinson, preceded him in death. Val graduated in 1954 from Douglass High School. While there he lettered in basketball and football. He received an athletic...
Barbara T. Geisey
Oct 20, 2013
Barbara T. Geisey, 71, of Kent, died Sunday, October 20, 2013 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. She was born October 28, 1941 in Tacoma, WA to Harry and Marjorie J. (Robinson) Taylor. She was actively involved in the Baha'i faith both locally and internationally. Barbara was a member of the Tree City Toastmasters and the Portage County Retired Teachers...
Angeline Mary Clapp
Oct 19, 2013
Angeline Mary Clapp, 88, of Indian Trail, NC, died Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Novant Health Medical Center in Matthews, NC. She was born December 4, 1924 in Stow, to Michael and Victoria (Hank) Schossler. She was retired from the domestics department of the Clarkins Store in Kent. She was a member of St. Peter of the Field's Church, the...
Marian Janet Trefethern
Oct 14, 2013
Marian Janet Trefethern, 76, of Cuyahoga Falls, was called home by Jesus on Monday October 14, 2013, at Summa Western Reserve Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls. She was born on January 28, 1937 in York, PA to Floyd and Virga (Raab) Myers. She will be lovingly remembered by sons; Michael Rodkey of Cuyahoga Falls, Jon Rodkey of Peninsula; daughters: Susan Upshaw...
Ernest L. "Ernie" Mcfee
Oct 5, 2013
Ernest L. "Ernie" McFee, 58, of Kent, died Saturday, October 5, 2013 at his home. He was born October 15, 1954 in Sewickley, PA to Edward L. and Madeline Louise (Williams) McFee. Ernie worked in Residential Services at Kent State University and enjoyed interacting with the students and their parents. He loved music and playing the guitar, mandolin and bass....
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