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Arlene B. Pittinger
Jul 26, 2012
Arlene B. Pittinger, 84, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away after a short, courageous battle with cancer. She was born on 7/14/28 in Akron to Fred Sr. and Mary Mae (Markovics) Pittinger. She was the primary caregiver for her brother, Fred Jr. for 41 years. Arlene was a graduate of St. Mary High School and Hammel College. She was the Senior...
Theodore L. "Stormy" Bowersock
Jul 26, 2012
Theodore L. "Stormy" Bowersock, 46, of Kent, died Thursday, July 26, 2012 at University Hospital. He was born June 21, 1966 in Findlay, to Harold and Rita (Richards) Bowersock. He attended the Riverwood Community Chapel. Stormy was a Bricklayer for over 25 years for Local 5 and most recently for Local 40. He was a loving husband, father grandfather, brother,...
Kyle Marie Blanchard
Jul 23, 2012
Kyle Marie Blanchard, 58, of Kent, died Monday, July 23, 2012 at her residence. She was born April 25, 1954 in Binghamton, NY to Harold and Katherine (Holley) Kerstein. Kyle was a member of the Christ Episcopal Church in Kent. She was a volunteer for Robinson Memorial Hospice in Ravenna. Kyle was a member of AA and celebrated her 20...
Wayne A. Hosner
Jul 22, 2012
Wayne A. Hosner, 58, of Ravenna, died Sunday, July 22, 2012 at his residence. He was born November 5, 1953 in Akron, to Howard and Vesta (Bee) Hosner. Wayne was a veteran of the Army and served during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Cave Club of West Virginia, and enjoyed riding motorcycles, fishing and hunting. He...
Giovanni "Gianni" Filippone
Jul 19, 2012
Giovanni "Gianni" Filippone, 79, of Kent, passed away Thursday, July 19, 2012 at Hospice Care Center in Fairlawn. He was born November 6, 1932 in Bovalino Marina, Italy to Vincenzo and Rosa (Zurzolo) Filippone. In the early years of his life in Italy, Gianni was an electro-mechanic shop owner and restaurant owner. He came to the United States in 1978...
Marley Beeman
Jul 18, 2012
Marley Beeman was born on October 25th of 2010. She was supposed to be a Christmas baby, however she had other plans in mind. Marley decided she was going to be a Halloween baby. She must have known that Halloween was her mother's favorite holiday. Although Marley was born weighing 3 lbs. 4 oz., she thought she was the size...
Karin Louise (Stohl) Shipley
Jul 11, 2012
Karin was born February 25, 1936 in Warren, PA to the late Harold and Ella Louise (Cogswell) Stohl. Karin passed into eternal life from home on July 11, 2012. As soon as she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer she said, "I have had a good life. I am looking forward to seeing those who have gone before me." Those left...
Robert W. Culbertson
Jul 11, 2012
Robert W. Culbertson, 89, of Akron, died Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at Akron General Hospital. He was born December 24, 1922 in Cuyahoga Falls, to Robert M. and Leila (Molster) Culbertson. Robert was a veteran of the Navy during WW II and was stationed in Iceland. He was a member of St. Patrick Church and was a Past Exalted Ruler...
Josephine R. (Ferrara) Lorenzine
Jul 9, 2012
Josephine R. Lorenzine, 93, of Kent, OH, died Monday, July 9, 2012 at Her Home in Kent, OH. She was born October 20, 1918 in Akron, OH to Joseph B. and Patsy (Naturale) Ferrara. She was a member of St. Patrick Church and will be remembered as a devoted wife and mother. She is survived by daughters, Shirley (Larry) Berman...
William M. "Bill" Kline
Jul 9, 2012
William M. "Bill" Kline, 69, of Kent, died Monday, July 9, 2012 at Hospice Care Center. He was born April 25, 1943 in Akron, to John Kenneth and Rose Suzanne (Frank) Kline. He retired after 38 years of service as a machinist and tow motor operator for Gougler Industries. He is survived by children, Timothy J. (Kim) Kline of Kent,...
Muriel Cooper Bolitho
Jul 6, 2012
Muriel Ann Bolitho, 84, of Brimfield, passed away Friday, July 6, 2012 at Akron City Hospital. She was born July 10, 1927 in Akron, to Carl Page and Leota Muriel (Baker) Cooper. Muriel attended Kent State High School and worked in the food service area of both Kent State University and Field High School, before leaving to raise her family,...
Pierre Miller Dubois
Jul 4, 2012
Pierre Miller DuBois went home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 4, 2012. He was born on January 26, 1926 in Ravenna, Ohio to John Harold DuBois and Marie Miller DuBois. Pierre lived most of his life in Kent until moving to Stow twelve years ago. He attended Hiram schools and graduated from Kent State High School....
John L Bancroft
Jul 1, 2012
John L. Bancroft, age 95, of Suffield, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2012. Loving husband of the late Virginia Bancroft and devoted father of Brian (Barbara) Bancroft of McMurray, PA and Kathy Cramer of Suffield: and proud grandfather of Beth (Steve) Stonehouse, J.B. Bancroft, Chris Vartenuk and Gina Vartenuk; and four great grand children. John is survived by brother...
Mary L. Orsini
Jun 28, 2012
Mary L. Orsini, 96, of Kent, died Thursday, June 28, 2012 at her daughter's home. She was born February 16, 1916 in Windham, to Mike and Caroline (Curiale) Apicello. She was a member St. Patrick's Church. She is survived by son, John (Roberta) Orsini of Orlando, FL; daughter, Rosemary Testa of Kent; grandchildren, Mark Testa of Kent, Maria (Jeffrey) Joy...
Nancy Louise Meredith
Jun 27, 2012
Nancy Louise Meredith, 88, of Kent, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at her residence. She was born September 15, 1923 in Cleveland, Ohio to Fred D. and Delia E. (Alston) Thomas. She was a member of Nurse's Guild and Choir at Union Baptist Church She is survived by son: Buford Meredith III; daughters, Gloria J. (Marvin) Maffett of Kent,...
Eleanor C. Wills
Jun 26, 2012
Eleanor C. Wills, 89, of Kent, died Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at KentRidge at Golden Pond. She was born June 3, 1923 in Richwood, WV to Lon D. and Della (Hanna) Carter. Eleanor retired as a secretary for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, having worked in "Mahogany Row". She previously lived in Mogadore and Tallmadge before retiring with her husband...
Robert Wayne Keener
Jun 25, 2012
Robert Wayne Keener, 55, of Kent, died Monday, June 25, 2012 at Alliance Community Hospital. He was born December 10, 1956 in Zanesville, to Floyd Wayne and Joan (Crawmer) Keener. He graduated from Zanesville High School, where he lettered in both football and basketball. Bob attended Kent State University where he played basketball. Bob was employed at I. Schuman for...
Dawn Marie Duff
Jun 20, 2012
Dawn Marie Duff, 42, of Kent, died Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at her home. She was born December 14, 1969 in Cleveland, to Michael and Susan (Spaleck) Michalski. Dawn loved and cherished her 5 dogs and 2 cats, that she rescued. She was a member of the Acker-Moore American Legion in Stow. She is survived by her husband of 12...
Isabelle Mae Jones
Jun 15, 2012
Isabelle M. Jones, 86, passed away June 15, 2012 in Ravenna. The daughter of Isabelle and Clyde Donahey. Isabelle (Izzy) was born on St. Patrick's Day in 1926 in Indiana, Pennsylvania. Her Irish and Scottish heritage, endless wit and devotion to God came together to create the inspiring, imaginative and caring woman Isabelle was. In 1952, she married Griffith A....
Raymond G. Gless,
Jun 15, 2012
Raymond G. Gless, Sr., 89, of Rootstown, died Friday, June 15, 2012 at Kent Healthcare Center. He was born July 15, 1922 in Kent, to George and Nellie (Souers) Gless. Ray was a veteran of the Army serving with the 945th Field Artillery Battalion during World War II. He loved to fish, hunt, garden and was a member of the...
Arlene B. Pittinger
Jul 26, 2012
Arlene B. Pittinger, 84, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away after a short, courageous battle with cancer. She was born on 7/14/28 in Akron to Fred Sr. and Mary Mae (Markovics) Pittinger. She was the primary caregiver for her brother, Fred Jr. for 41 years. Arlene was a graduate of St. Mary High School and Hammel College. She was the Senior...
Theodore L. "Stormy" Bowersock
Jul 26, 2012
Theodore L. "Stormy" Bowersock, 46, of Kent, died Thursday, July 26, 2012 at University Hospital. He was born June 21, 1966 in Findlay, to Harold and Rita (Richards) Bowersock. He attended the Riverwood Community Chapel. Stormy was a Bricklayer for over 25 years for Local 5 and most recently for Local 40. He was a loving husband, father grandfather, brother,...
Kyle Marie Blanchard
Jul 23, 2012
Kyle Marie Blanchard, 58, of Kent, died Monday, July 23, 2012 at her residence. She was born April 25, 1954 in Binghamton, NY to Harold and Katherine (Holley) Kerstein. Kyle was a member of the Christ Episcopal Church in Kent. She was a volunteer for Robinson Memorial Hospice in Ravenna. Kyle was a member of AA and celebrated her 20...
Wayne A. Hosner
Jul 22, 2012
Wayne A. Hosner, 58, of Ravenna, died Sunday, July 22, 2012 at his residence. He was born November 5, 1953 in Akron, to Howard and Vesta (Bee) Hosner. Wayne was a veteran of the Army and served during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Cave Club of West Virginia, and enjoyed riding motorcycles, fishing and hunting. He...
Giovanni "Gianni" Filippone
Jul 19, 2012
Giovanni "Gianni" Filippone, 79, of Kent, passed away Thursday, July 19, 2012 at Hospice Care Center in Fairlawn. He was born November 6, 1932 in Bovalino Marina, Italy to Vincenzo and Rosa (Zurzolo) Filippone. In the early years of his life in Italy, Gianni was an electro-mechanic shop owner and restaurant owner. He came to the United States in 1978...
Marley Beeman
Jul 18, 2012
Marley Beeman was born on October 25th of 2010. She was supposed to be a Christmas baby, however she had other plans in mind. Marley decided she was going to be a Halloween baby. She must have known that Halloween was her mother's favorite holiday. Although Marley was born weighing 3 lbs. 4 oz., she thought she was the size...
Karin Louise (Stohl) Shipley
Jul 11, 2012
Karin was born February 25, 1936 in Warren, PA to the late Harold and Ella Louise (Cogswell) Stohl. Karin passed into eternal life from home on July 11, 2012. As soon as she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer she said, "I have had a good life. I am looking forward to seeing those who have gone before me." Those left...
Robert W. Culbertson
Jul 11, 2012
Robert W. Culbertson, 89, of Akron, died Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at Akron General Hospital. He was born December 24, 1922 in Cuyahoga Falls, to Robert M. and Leila (Molster) Culbertson. Robert was a veteran of the Navy during WW II and was stationed in Iceland. He was a member of St. Patrick Church and was a Past Exalted Ruler...
Josephine R. (Ferrara) Lorenzine
Jul 9, 2012
Josephine R. Lorenzine, 93, of Kent, OH, died Monday, July 9, 2012 at Her Home in Kent, OH. She was born October 20, 1918 in Akron, OH to Joseph B. and Patsy (Naturale) Ferrara. She was a member of St. Patrick Church and will be remembered as a devoted wife and mother. She is survived by daughters, Shirley (Larry) Berman...
William M. "Bill" Kline
Jul 9, 2012
William M. "Bill" Kline, 69, of Kent, died Monday, July 9, 2012 at Hospice Care Center. He was born April 25, 1943 in Akron, to John Kenneth and Rose Suzanne (Frank) Kline. He retired after 38 years of service as a machinist and tow motor operator for Gougler Industries. He is survived by children, Timothy J. (Kim) Kline of Kent,...
Muriel Cooper Bolitho
Jul 6, 2012
Muriel Ann Bolitho, 84, of Brimfield, passed away Friday, July 6, 2012 at Akron City Hospital. She was born July 10, 1927 in Akron, to Carl Page and Leota Muriel (Baker) Cooper. Muriel attended Kent State High School and worked in the food service area of both Kent State University and Field High School, before leaving to raise her family,...
Pierre Miller Dubois
Jul 4, 2012
Pierre Miller DuBois went home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 4, 2012. He was born on January 26, 1926 in Ravenna, Ohio to John Harold DuBois and Marie Miller DuBois. Pierre lived most of his life in Kent until moving to Stow twelve years ago. He attended Hiram schools and graduated from Kent State High School....
John L Bancroft
Jul 1, 2012
John L. Bancroft, age 95, of Suffield, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2012. Loving husband of the late Virginia Bancroft and devoted father of Brian (Barbara) Bancroft of McMurray, PA and Kathy Cramer of Suffield: and proud grandfather of Beth (Steve) Stonehouse, J.B. Bancroft, Chris Vartenuk and Gina Vartenuk; and four great grand children. John is survived by brother...
Mary L. Orsini
Jun 28, 2012
Mary L. Orsini, 96, of Kent, died Thursday, June 28, 2012 at her daughter's home. She was born February 16, 1916 in Windham, to Mike and Caroline (Curiale) Apicello. She was a member St. Patrick's Church. She is survived by son, John (Roberta) Orsini of Orlando, FL; daughter, Rosemary Testa of Kent; grandchildren, Mark Testa of Kent, Maria (Jeffrey) Joy...
Nancy Louise Meredith
Jun 27, 2012
Nancy Louise Meredith, 88, of Kent, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at her residence. She was born September 15, 1923 in Cleveland, Ohio to Fred D. and Delia E. (Alston) Thomas. She was a member of Nurse's Guild and Choir at Union Baptist Church She is survived by son: Buford Meredith III; daughters, Gloria J. (Marvin) Maffett of Kent,...
Eleanor C. Wills
Jun 26, 2012
Eleanor C. Wills, 89, of Kent, died Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at KentRidge at Golden Pond. She was born June 3, 1923 in Richwood, WV to Lon D. and Della (Hanna) Carter. Eleanor retired as a secretary for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, having worked in "Mahogany Row". She previously lived in Mogadore and Tallmadge before retiring with her husband...
Robert Wayne Keener
Jun 25, 2012
Robert Wayne Keener, 55, of Kent, died Monday, June 25, 2012 at Alliance Community Hospital. He was born December 10, 1956 in Zanesville, to Floyd Wayne and Joan (Crawmer) Keener. He graduated from Zanesville High School, where he lettered in both football and basketball. Bob attended Kent State University where he played basketball. Bob was employed at I. Schuman for...
Dawn Marie Duff
Jun 20, 2012
Dawn Marie Duff, 42, of Kent, died Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at her home. She was born December 14, 1969 in Cleveland, to Michael and Susan (Spaleck) Michalski. Dawn loved and cherished her 5 dogs and 2 cats, that she rescued. She was a member of the Acker-Moore American Legion in Stow. She is survived by her husband of 12...
Isabelle Mae Jones
Jun 15, 2012
Isabelle M. Jones, 86, passed away June 15, 2012 in Ravenna. The daughter of Isabelle and Clyde Donahey. Isabelle (Izzy) was born on St. Patrick's Day in 1926 in Indiana, Pennsylvania. Her Irish and Scottish heritage, endless wit and devotion to God came together to create the inspiring, imaginative and caring woman Isabelle was. In 1952, she married Griffith A....
Raymond G. Gless,
Jun 15, 2012
Raymond G. Gless, Sr., 89, of Rootstown, died Friday, June 15, 2012 at Kent Healthcare Center. He was born July 15, 1922 in Kent, to George and Nellie (Souers) Gless. Ray was a veteran of the Army serving with the 945th Field Artillery Battalion during World War II. He loved to fish, hunt, garden and was a member of the...
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