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Phyllis  A. Hecker

Phyllis A. Hecker

Sep 6, 2013

Phyllis A. Hecker, 79, of Mogadore, died Friday, September 6, 2013 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. She was born April 23, 1934 in Lima, to Clarence and Margaret (Wood) Gray. Phyllis retired from teaching after 30 years from Field Local Schools, Akron City Schools and Cuyahoga Falls City Schools. She was a member of the First Christian Church in...

Georgann Grimm

Georgann Grimm

Sep 5, 2013

Georgann Grimm, 80, of Stow, OH, died Thursday, September 5, 2013 at her daughter's home in Stow. She was born March 17, 1933 in Racine to George and Mayme (Beegle) Hartenbach. Georgann retired as office manager in the Financial Aid Department at Kent State University, where she had 30 years of service in various departments. She was a member of...

Richard J. "Dick" Foor

Richard J. "Dick" Foor

Sep 2, 2013

Richard J. "Dick" Foor, 81, of Brimfield, died Monday, September 2, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born March 23, 1932 in Broad Top City, PA to Richard W. and Iva (Black) Foor. Dick was a veteran of the Army serving in the Korean War. He was active in the Brimfield Athletic Association and a member...

Deena  Denise Smith

Deena Denise Smith

Aug 29, 2013

Deena Denise Smith, age 42 of Diamond, lost her life to cancer at home on August 29, 2013. Born April 23, 1971, she was the daughter of Bonnie Boring and Wade Batton. Deena married her high school sweetheart, Jason Smith, on September 2, 1989. In December 2011, Deena fulfilled her dream of opening Deena's Sweet Treats and More in Lake...

Ada  June Davidson

Ada June Davidson

Aug 29, 2013

Ada June Davidson, 81, of Streetsboro, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 29, 2013 at Anna Maria of Aurora. She was born November 10, 1931 in Clarksville, PA to Frank G. and Nora E. (Rodgers) Albaugh. Ada retired from Smurfit Stone. She was a member of the Aurora United Methodist Church and Mystic Chapter #32 O.E.S....

Cathryn  Skinner Macdonald

Cathryn Skinner Macdonald

Aug 20, 2013

Cathryn Skinner MacDonald is survived by her son, Neil Compton MacDonald, well-known Ohio Artist; and sister, Dorothy Skinner Morgan of Gulf Breeze, Florida. Cathryn's wishes are that her remains be cremated and that there be no obituary or formal service.

Eric  Redmond Sisson

Eric Redmond Sisson

Aug 17, 2013

Eric Redmond Sisson Eric Redmond Sisson, 55, of Kent, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2013 at Stow Glen Retirement Center, after a long battle with cancer. He was born October 9, 1957 in Bay Village, Ohio for Robert Lawrence Sisson and Margaret Jean (Greer) Sisson. Eric graduated Kent Roosevelt High School in 1976. He was a free style skier, talented...

"Rick" Emory Paul Wirick

"Rick" Emory Paul Wirick

Aug 16, 2013

"Rick" Emory Paul Wirick, 65, of Kent, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2013 at his residence. He was born February 9, 1948 in Cleveland to Curtis and Anna (Pavell) Wirick. Rick was a graduate of Windham High School. He was a veteran of the Army during the Vietnam War. He worked at Filmco in Aurora for over forty years. After...

Michael  E. Herendeen

Michael E. Herendeen

Aug 13, 2013

Michael E. Herendeen, 35, of Mogadore, died Tuesday, August 13, 2013. He was born January 11, 1978, in Colorado Springs, Colorado to Howard Herendeen and Deborah (Hopkins) Herendeen. Michael was a graduate of Waterloo High School and The University of Akron. He was employed by Chase Bank in Uniontown as Branch Manager. He is survived by his daughters, Cassidy and...

Mary  Anne Chilson

Mary Anne Chilson

Aug 10, 2013

Mary Anne Chilson Loughney Bailey, 80, of Brimfield died August 10, 2013 at her daughter and son-in-law's residence where she has lived the past 10 months after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She was the daughter of Ernest and Lillie Myrtle (Arnette) Bailey. She was born July 4, 1933, in Akron and attended North High School. She married Jack F....

David  W. Wise

David W. Wise

Aug 10, 2013

David W. Wise, 82, of Kent, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He was born November 18, 1930 in Toronto, to Calvin B. and Edna Irene (Morris) Wise. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps serving during the Korean War. David was a graduate of Kent State University and was a member of...

Clair Clapp

Clair Clapp

Aug 9, 2013

Clair "Dolly" Clapp, 81, of Kent, died Friday, August 9, 2013. She was born January 24, 1932 in Kent, to Santos and Serifina (Gliozzi) Labajetta. Dolly retired from Kent State University as an Executive Secretary. She was a member of St. Patrick Church and Coterie II. She enjoyed crocheting and cross stitching. Dolly was a devoted mother and grandmother who...

Harold  E. Snowberger

Harold E. Snowberger

Aug 9, 2013

Harold E. Snowberger, 92, of Kent, died Friday, August 9, 2013 at Akron General Hospital. He was born June 19, 1921 in Akron, to Arnold and Irene (Snowberger) Snowberger. Harold was a 1939 Graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School. He was a veteran of the Army serving in WW II and attained the rank of Chief Warrant Officer. Harold retired...

Helen  M. Andenoro

Helen M. Andenoro

Aug 9, 2013

Helen M. Andenoro, 81 of Kent, died Friday, August 9th, 2013 at her home. She was born October 14, 1931 in Portsmouth, Ohio to Thomas and Pearl Wise (Shoppe) She is survived by her daughters, Louella (Jeff) Pracejus of Cleveland, Ronda Sue (Carl) Fiorentino of Aurora, Judean (Scott) Hutchison of Streetsboro, Janice (Britt) McElhone of Fort Myers, Florida and daughter...

Eva  Lillian (Amaru)  Rosian

Eva Lillian (Amaru) Rosian

Aug 7, 2013

Eva Lillian Rosian, 88, of Hubbard, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at St. Joseph Hospital in Warren. She was born February 15, 1925 in Ravenna to Marcello and Jenny (Fiorenzo) Amaru. Eva loved gardening, travel, and volunteering at church. Her greatest joy was her family. She is survived by her husband, George Rosian; sons, Anthony (Mary) Romeo of Deerfield...

Robert  Martin Dillenback

Robert Martin Dillenback

Jul 30, 2013

Robert Martin Dillenback, 77, of Kent, died Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at Kent Healthcare Center. He was born May 6, 1936 in Grand Haven, MI to Marion and Louise M. (Heminger) Dillenback. He was the Executive Director of Sheltered Workshops in many areas of the Mid-West. He retired from Forest City Enterprises as a maintenance supervisor. Bob attended the United...

Jessica  Rae Reicosky

Jessica Rae Reicosky

Jul 30, 2013

Jessica Rae Reicosky, 29, of Kent, passed away suddenly. Tuesday, July 30th, 2013 at her residence She was born June 23, 1984 in Massillon. Jessica was an amazingly brilliant young woman full of passion and zest for life. She brought laughter and joy to those whose lives she touched. She found laughter in silliness, and would create it at every...

William George Paul Dodds

William George Paul Dodds

Jul 29, 2013

William George Paul Dodds, 56, of Cuyahoga Falls, died Monday, July 29, 2013 at his home. He was born January 9, 1957 in Akron, to Paul Rider and AnnaMay (Hoffman) Dodds. He was a member of Rockton Lodge F&AM, a 32nd degree Mason. He was a Past Patron of Eastern Star - Olive Chapter in Kent. Bill was also a...

Marie  A. Siciliano

Marie A. Siciliano

Jul 27, 2013

Marie A. Siciliano, 87, of Kent, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2013 at her home. She was born August 15, 1925 in Warren, to Joseph and Pasqua (Naturale) Ferrara. She lived most of her life in Kent and was a member of St. Patrick Church. Marie was a loving wife and mother to her sons. Her home was always the...

David  L. Cochran

David L. Cochran

Jul 25, 2013

David L. Cochran, 60, of Rootstown, died Thursday, July 25, 2013 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born December 17, 1952 in Bedford to Ralph and Eleanor (Schneider) Cochran. David worked for United Architectural Metals. He loved his family and enjoyed boating and customizing his MG. He is survived by his wife, Judy (Vargo) Cochran, whom he married...

Phyllis  A. Hecker

Phyllis A. Hecker

Sep 6, 2013

Phyllis A. Hecker, 79, of Mogadore, died Friday, September 6, 2013 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. She was born April 23, 1934 in Lima, to Clarence and Margaret (Wood) Gray. Phyllis retired from teaching after 30 years from Field Local Schools, Akron City Schools and Cuyahoga Falls City Schools. She was a member of the First Christian Church in...

Georgann Grimm

Georgann Grimm

Sep 5, 2013

Georgann Grimm, 80, of Stow, OH, died Thursday, September 5, 2013 at her daughter's home in Stow. She was born March 17, 1933 in Racine to George and Mayme (Beegle) Hartenbach. Georgann retired as office manager in the Financial Aid Department at Kent State University, where she had 30 years of service in various departments. She was a member of...

Richard J. "Dick" Foor

Richard J. "Dick" Foor

Sep 2, 2013

Richard J. "Dick" Foor, 81, of Brimfield, died Monday, September 2, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born March 23, 1932 in Broad Top City, PA to Richard W. and Iva (Black) Foor. Dick was a veteran of the Army serving in the Korean War. He was active in the Brimfield Athletic Association and a member...

Deena  Denise Smith

Deena Denise Smith

Aug 29, 2013

Deena Denise Smith, age 42 of Diamond, lost her life to cancer at home on August 29, 2013. Born April 23, 1971, she was the daughter of Bonnie Boring and Wade Batton. Deena married her high school sweetheart, Jason Smith, on September 2, 1989. In December 2011, Deena fulfilled her dream of opening Deena's Sweet Treats and More in Lake...

Ada  June Davidson

Ada June Davidson

Aug 29, 2013

Ada June Davidson, 81, of Streetsboro, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 29, 2013 at Anna Maria of Aurora. She was born November 10, 1931 in Clarksville, PA to Frank G. and Nora E. (Rodgers) Albaugh. Ada retired from Smurfit Stone. She was a member of the Aurora United Methodist Church and Mystic Chapter #32 O.E.S....

Cathryn  Skinner Macdonald

Cathryn Skinner Macdonald

Aug 20, 2013

Cathryn Skinner MacDonald is survived by her son, Neil Compton MacDonald, well-known Ohio Artist; and sister, Dorothy Skinner Morgan of Gulf Breeze, Florida. Cathryn's wishes are that her remains be cremated and that there be no obituary or formal service.

Eric  Redmond Sisson

Eric Redmond Sisson

Aug 17, 2013

Eric Redmond Sisson Eric Redmond Sisson, 55, of Kent, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2013 at Stow Glen Retirement Center, after a long battle with cancer. He was born October 9, 1957 in Bay Village, Ohio for Robert Lawrence Sisson and Margaret Jean (Greer) Sisson. Eric graduated Kent Roosevelt High School in 1976. He was a free style skier, talented...

"Rick" Emory Paul Wirick

"Rick" Emory Paul Wirick

Aug 16, 2013

"Rick" Emory Paul Wirick, 65, of Kent, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2013 at his residence. He was born February 9, 1948 in Cleveland to Curtis and Anna (Pavell) Wirick. Rick was a graduate of Windham High School. He was a veteran of the Army during the Vietnam War. He worked at Filmco in Aurora for over forty years. After...

Michael  E. Herendeen

Michael E. Herendeen

Aug 13, 2013

Michael E. Herendeen, 35, of Mogadore, died Tuesday, August 13, 2013. He was born January 11, 1978, in Colorado Springs, Colorado to Howard Herendeen and Deborah (Hopkins) Herendeen. Michael was a graduate of Waterloo High School and The University of Akron. He was employed by Chase Bank in Uniontown as Branch Manager. He is survived by his daughters, Cassidy and...

Mary  Anne Chilson

Mary Anne Chilson

Aug 10, 2013

Mary Anne Chilson Loughney Bailey, 80, of Brimfield died August 10, 2013 at her daughter and son-in-law's residence where she has lived the past 10 months after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She was the daughter of Ernest and Lillie Myrtle (Arnette) Bailey. She was born July 4, 1933, in Akron and attended North High School. She married Jack F....

David  W. Wise

David W. Wise

Aug 10, 2013

David W. Wise, 82, of Kent, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He was born November 18, 1930 in Toronto, to Calvin B. and Edna Irene (Morris) Wise. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps serving during the Korean War. David was a graduate of Kent State University and was a member of...

Clair Clapp

Clair Clapp

Aug 9, 2013

Clair "Dolly" Clapp, 81, of Kent, died Friday, August 9, 2013. She was born January 24, 1932 in Kent, to Santos and Serifina (Gliozzi) Labajetta. Dolly retired from Kent State University as an Executive Secretary. She was a member of St. Patrick Church and Coterie II. She enjoyed crocheting and cross stitching. Dolly was a devoted mother and grandmother who...

Harold  E. Snowberger

Harold E. Snowberger

Aug 9, 2013

Harold E. Snowberger, 92, of Kent, died Friday, August 9, 2013 at Akron General Hospital. He was born June 19, 1921 in Akron, to Arnold and Irene (Snowberger) Snowberger. Harold was a 1939 Graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School. He was a veteran of the Army serving in WW II and attained the rank of Chief Warrant Officer. Harold retired...

Helen  M. Andenoro

Helen M. Andenoro

Aug 9, 2013

Helen M. Andenoro, 81 of Kent, died Friday, August 9th, 2013 at her home. She was born October 14, 1931 in Portsmouth, Ohio to Thomas and Pearl Wise (Shoppe) She is survived by her daughters, Louella (Jeff) Pracejus of Cleveland, Ronda Sue (Carl) Fiorentino of Aurora, Judean (Scott) Hutchison of Streetsboro, Janice (Britt) McElhone of Fort Myers, Florida and daughter...

Eva  Lillian (Amaru)  Rosian

Eva Lillian (Amaru) Rosian

Aug 7, 2013

Eva Lillian Rosian, 88, of Hubbard, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at St. Joseph Hospital in Warren. She was born February 15, 1925 in Ravenna to Marcello and Jenny (Fiorenzo) Amaru. Eva loved gardening, travel, and volunteering at church. Her greatest joy was her family. She is survived by her husband, George Rosian; sons, Anthony (Mary) Romeo of Deerfield...

Robert  Martin Dillenback

Robert Martin Dillenback

Jul 30, 2013

Robert Martin Dillenback, 77, of Kent, died Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at Kent Healthcare Center. He was born May 6, 1936 in Grand Haven, MI to Marion and Louise M. (Heminger) Dillenback. He was the Executive Director of Sheltered Workshops in many areas of the Mid-West. He retired from Forest City Enterprises as a maintenance supervisor. Bob attended the United...

Jessica  Rae Reicosky

Jessica Rae Reicosky

Jul 30, 2013

Jessica Rae Reicosky, 29, of Kent, passed away suddenly. Tuesday, July 30th, 2013 at her residence She was born June 23, 1984 in Massillon. Jessica was an amazingly brilliant young woman full of passion and zest for life. She brought laughter and joy to those whose lives she touched. She found laughter in silliness, and would create it at every...

William George Paul Dodds

William George Paul Dodds

Jul 29, 2013

William George Paul Dodds, 56, of Cuyahoga Falls, died Monday, July 29, 2013 at his home. He was born January 9, 1957 in Akron, to Paul Rider and AnnaMay (Hoffman) Dodds. He was a member of Rockton Lodge F&AM, a 32nd degree Mason. He was a Past Patron of Eastern Star - Olive Chapter in Kent. Bill was also a...

Marie  A. Siciliano

Marie A. Siciliano

Jul 27, 2013

Marie A. Siciliano, 87, of Kent, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2013 at her home. She was born August 15, 1925 in Warren, to Joseph and Pasqua (Naturale) Ferrara. She lived most of her life in Kent and was a member of St. Patrick Church. Marie was a loving wife and mother to her sons. Her home was always the...

David  L. Cochran

David L. Cochran

Jul 25, 2013

David L. Cochran, 60, of Rootstown, died Thursday, July 25, 2013 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born December 17, 1952 in Bedford to Ralph and Eleanor (Schneider) Cochran. David worked for United Architectural Metals. He loved his family and enjoyed boating and customizing his MG. He is survived by his wife, Judy (Vargo) Cochran, whom he married...

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