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Ercole "Pete Testa
Dec 1, 2011
Ercole P. "Pete" Testa, 93, of Fairlawn, died Thursday, December 1, 2011 at Village at St. Edward in Fairlawn. He was born February 25, 1918 in Akron to Angelo and Maria (Scarpetti) Testa. He was a veteran of the US Army during WWII. Ercole had worked at Ferry Machine and Gougler Industries. Then he went to work for General Dynamics...
Ruthy Spiker Justice
Nov 30, 2011
Ola Ruth "Ruthy" Justice, 70, of Ravenna and Randolph, died Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at her home. She was born March 24, 1941 in Bruceton Mills, WV. to John and Erriga (Dunson) Spiker. She was a member of AA and Circulators Square Dancing. She is survived by sons; Kenneth (Mary) Metheny of Rivesville, WV. Frederick Metheny of Terra Alta, WV,...
Edith Marie West
Nov 26, 2011
Edith Hinds West, 97, of Cleveland Heights and Walden, died Saturday, November 26, 2011 at Judson Park Retirement Center. She was born December 21, 1913 in Kent, to George W. and Bessie (Randall) Hinds. She was an honors graduate of Lakewood High School. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Flora Stone Mather College in 1935. In 1961 she received a...
Carl A. Sorboro
Nov 22, 2011
Carl A. Sorboro, 83, of Kent, died Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. He was born February 11, 1928 in Ravenna to Dominic and Carmella (Farina) Sorboro. He was a veteran of the Air Force during the World War II. Carl was employed by Colonial Rubber, Norton Mfg and Portage County Dept of Weights and Measures....
Paul L. Smith
Nov 20, 2011
Paul L. Smith, 90, of Kent, died Sunday, November 20, 2011 at his home. He was born November 8, 1921 in Kent, to Paul and Mary F. (Klinco) Smith. Paul was a veteran of the Navy during the World War II. He was aboard the Hugh L. Scott which was torpedoed on its way to Africa. Paul lost many of...
Leah Kunsman Bradstock
Nov 16, 2011
Leah Kunsman Bradstock passed away November 16th in Frederick, MD. Leah was born July 10, 1918 in Kent, where she lived until 2001. She was the daughter of Metta Marsh Kunsman and Alvin J. Kunsman. and the granddaughter of Ira Marsh. She was married for 48 years to Merle C. Bradstock, who passed away in 1991. She graduated from Roosevelt...
Earl Mcfarland, (Ret) Usaf Jr.
Nov 16, 2011
Born on May 14th, 1918, Earl died peacefully from complications of Parkinson's Disease at Altercare Center in Brimfield, Ohio, on November 16, 2011. He was a career Air Force officer, having graduated from West Point and serving in the South Pacific during World War II as an Army combat engineer. He served the remainder of his 28-year military career as...
Dorothy "Dot" Patterson
Nov 15, 2011
Dorothy Jean "Dot" Patterson, 75, of Kent, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at her home. She was born May 26, 1936 in Elm Grove, WV to Sherman W. and Hazel M. Hunley. Dot was a member of Lake Brady United Methodist Church. She enjoyed making apple pies and having family gatherings. Dot will be deeply missed by her...
Margaret A. Crock
Nov 15, 2011
Margaret A. Crock, 93, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at Stow Glen Retirement Center. A beautiful and loving lady leaves many warm memories behind of her enjoying life through her family, friends, music and all of God's creation. She was born October 24, 1918 in Cleveland to John and Margaret (Gaebelein) Millard....
Veronica "Bonnie" Kline
Nov 11, 2011
Veronica A. "Bonnie" Kline, 85, of Stow, passed away Friday, November 11, 2011, surrounded by her family. She was born December 15, 1925 in Akron, OH to Patrick Clinton and Mercedes (Shanley) Fitzpatrick. Bonnie thoroughly enjoyed reading and staying current of world and cultural events and the lives of her children and their families. She had a strong personal sense...
Dennis Armstrong
Nov 10, 2011
Dennis Armstrong 60 of Kent Ohio, A true Gentleman known for his Kindness and Witty Sense of Humor, lost his heroic battle with pancreatic cancer on November 10, 2011. He graduated from Baraboo High school in Wisconsin and held an art degree from UW Madison, WI. A proud Badger, Packer and Brewer fan! He worked at the family campground during...
Florence M. Trares
Nov 9, 2011
Florence M Trares, 83, of Suffield, died Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at Traditions at Bath Road. She was born February 20, 1928 in Randolph Twp, to George H. and Mary L. (Hostler) Luli. Florence was a 1946 graduate of Rootstown High School. She was a loving mother and grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her family. Florence was a member...
Beatrice V. "Bea" Smith
Nov 8, 2011
Beatrice Winchell Smith, 92, of Kent, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. She was born May 26, 1919, in Columbus, to W. D. and Mabel F. (Bond) Winchell. Bea continued to live in Columbus until her retirement in 1984. She worked as an Executive Secretary for the State of Ohio. She...
Delbert Ward Wilson
Nov 8, 2011
Delbert Ward Wilson, 79, of Randolph, died Tuesday, November 8, 2011 his home. He was born October 31, 1932 in Barberton to Delbert Ernest and Cora Etta (Morr) Wilson. He was a veteran of the Air Force during the Korean War. Delbert was retired from General Tire and the Atwater Post Office. He is survived by his wife, Lillian R....
Philip Johnson
Nov 7, 2011
Philip Johnson was born on April 2, 1928, in Kent, Ohio. He died November 7, 2011. Philip was the fifth of thirteen children born to the late Dora (Lewis) and John J. Johnson. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary (Allen); his two children, Mary Elaine (Marc) Cooper of El Segundo, CA and US Army Major Philip...
Mary Ann Pizzute
Nov 6, 2011
Mary Ann Pizzute, 86, of Kent, died Sunday, November 6, 2011 at her home. She was born October 28, 1925 in Cleveland to Antonio and Grace (Pulio) Battaglia. When she was five years old, her family moved to Brimfield Township where they went into the produce business both growing and selling. They later had a dairy farm and eventually went...
Julie A. Krepp
Nov 5, 2011
Julie A. Krepp, 48, of Kent, died Saturday, November 5, 2011 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. She was born October 19, 1963 in Cleveland, to Leon and Faye (Walters) Odom. She was very family oriented, spending time with her children, grandchildren and brothers and sisters. She is survived by sons, Michael (Amanda) Russell of Kent and Joshua (Cheri) Krepp of Ravenna;...
Natalie A. Frenier
Nov 4, 2011
Natalie A. "Tillie" Frenier, 95, of Orlando, FL, died Friday, November 4, 2011 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. She was born August 28, 1916 in Amherst, MA to Frank and Rose (Kozaczka) Dzwonkoski. She is survived by son: Edward (Marilyn) Frenier of Hendersonville, NC; daughter, Christine (Mario) Mastroianni of Brimfield, OH; grandchildren, Damon (Kim) Mastroianni, Kevin (Jill)...
Emma Forrey Owen
Oct 28, 2011
Emma Forrey Owen was born January 23, 1953, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania a beloved daughter of Violet M. Forrey and the late Charles H. Forrey. She departed this life on October 28, 2011, in the loving care of her husband David and surrounded by loved ones Charles David Owen, son and Jessica Moreland, Charles's girlfriend. Emma was an employee of the...
Paul James Wallace
Oct 27, 2011
Paul James Wallace, 83, formerly of Kent and now of Stow, died Thursday, October 27, 2011 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna, Ohio. Paul was born March 24, 1928 in Pontiac, Michigan to Minto Warren and Mary Margaret (Griffiths) Wallace. Paul graduated from Pontiac High School in 1946, the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Music in 1950 and...
Ercole "Pete Testa
Dec 1, 2011
Ercole P. "Pete" Testa, 93, of Fairlawn, died Thursday, December 1, 2011 at Village at St. Edward in Fairlawn. He was born February 25, 1918 in Akron to Angelo and Maria (Scarpetti) Testa. He was a veteran of the US Army during WWII. Ercole had worked at Ferry Machine and Gougler Industries. Then he went to work for General Dynamics...
Ruthy Spiker Justice
Nov 30, 2011
Ola Ruth "Ruthy" Justice, 70, of Ravenna and Randolph, died Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at her home. She was born March 24, 1941 in Bruceton Mills, WV. to John and Erriga (Dunson) Spiker. She was a member of AA and Circulators Square Dancing. She is survived by sons; Kenneth (Mary) Metheny of Rivesville, WV. Frederick Metheny of Terra Alta, WV,...
Edith Marie West
Nov 26, 2011
Edith Hinds West, 97, of Cleveland Heights and Walden, died Saturday, November 26, 2011 at Judson Park Retirement Center. She was born December 21, 1913 in Kent, to George W. and Bessie (Randall) Hinds. She was an honors graduate of Lakewood High School. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Flora Stone Mather College in 1935. In 1961 she received a...
Carl A. Sorboro
Nov 22, 2011
Carl A. Sorboro, 83, of Kent, died Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. He was born February 11, 1928 in Ravenna to Dominic and Carmella (Farina) Sorboro. He was a veteran of the Air Force during the World War II. Carl was employed by Colonial Rubber, Norton Mfg and Portage County Dept of Weights and Measures....
Paul L. Smith
Nov 20, 2011
Paul L. Smith, 90, of Kent, died Sunday, November 20, 2011 at his home. He was born November 8, 1921 in Kent, to Paul and Mary F. (Klinco) Smith. Paul was a veteran of the Navy during the World War II. He was aboard the Hugh L. Scott which was torpedoed on its way to Africa. Paul lost many of...
Leah Kunsman Bradstock
Nov 16, 2011
Leah Kunsman Bradstock passed away November 16th in Frederick, MD. Leah was born July 10, 1918 in Kent, where she lived until 2001. She was the daughter of Metta Marsh Kunsman and Alvin J. Kunsman. and the granddaughter of Ira Marsh. She was married for 48 years to Merle C. Bradstock, who passed away in 1991. She graduated from Roosevelt...
Earl Mcfarland, (Ret) Usaf Jr.
Nov 16, 2011
Born on May 14th, 1918, Earl died peacefully from complications of Parkinson's Disease at Altercare Center in Brimfield, Ohio, on November 16, 2011. He was a career Air Force officer, having graduated from West Point and serving in the South Pacific during World War II as an Army combat engineer. He served the remainder of his 28-year military career as...
Dorothy "Dot" Patterson
Nov 15, 2011
Dorothy Jean "Dot" Patterson, 75, of Kent, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at her home. She was born May 26, 1936 in Elm Grove, WV to Sherman W. and Hazel M. Hunley. Dot was a member of Lake Brady United Methodist Church. She enjoyed making apple pies and having family gatherings. Dot will be deeply missed by her...
Margaret A. Crock
Nov 15, 2011
Margaret A. Crock, 93, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at Stow Glen Retirement Center. A beautiful and loving lady leaves many warm memories behind of her enjoying life through her family, friends, music and all of God's creation. She was born October 24, 1918 in Cleveland to John and Margaret (Gaebelein) Millard....
Veronica "Bonnie" Kline
Nov 11, 2011
Veronica A. "Bonnie" Kline, 85, of Stow, passed away Friday, November 11, 2011, surrounded by her family. She was born December 15, 1925 in Akron, OH to Patrick Clinton and Mercedes (Shanley) Fitzpatrick. Bonnie thoroughly enjoyed reading and staying current of world and cultural events and the lives of her children and their families. She had a strong personal sense...
Dennis Armstrong
Nov 10, 2011
Dennis Armstrong 60 of Kent Ohio, A true Gentleman known for his Kindness and Witty Sense of Humor, lost his heroic battle with pancreatic cancer on November 10, 2011. He graduated from Baraboo High school in Wisconsin and held an art degree from UW Madison, WI. A proud Badger, Packer and Brewer fan! He worked at the family campground during...
Florence M. Trares
Nov 9, 2011
Florence M Trares, 83, of Suffield, died Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at Traditions at Bath Road. She was born February 20, 1928 in Randolph Twp, to George H. and Mary L. (Hostler) Luli. Florence was a 1946 graduate of Rootstown High School. She was a loving mother and grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her family. Florence was a member...
Beatrice V. "Bea" Smith
Nov 8, 2011
Beatrice Winchell Smith, 92, of Kent, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. She was born May 26, 1919, in Columbus, to W. D. and Mabel F. (Bond) Winchell. Bea continued to live in Columbus until her retirement in 1984. She worked as an Executive Secretary for the State of Ohio. She...
Delbert Ward Wilson
Nov 8, 2011
Delbert Ward Wilson, 79, of Randolph, died Tuesday, November 8, 2011 his home. He was born October 31, 1932 in Barberton to Delbert Ernest and Cora Etta (Morr) Wilson. He was a veteran of the Air Force during the Korean War. Delbert was retired from General Tire and the Atwater Post Office. He is survived by his wife, Lillian R....
Philip Johnson
Nov 7, 2011
Philip Johnson was born on April 2, 1928, in Kent, Ohio. He died November 7, 2011. Philip was the fifth of thirteen children born to the late Dora (Lewis) and John J. Johnson. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary (Allen); his two children, Mary Elaine (Marc) Cooper of El Segundo, CA and US Army Major Philip...
Mary Ann Pizzute
Nov 6, 2011
Mary Ann Pizzute, 86, of Kent, died Sunday, November 6, 2011 at her home. She was born October 28, 1925 in Cleveland to Antonio and Grace (Pulio) Battaglia. When she was five years old, her family moved to Brimfield Township where they went into the produce business both growing and selling. They later had a dairy farm and eventually went...
Julie A. Krepp
Nov 5, 2011
Julie A. Krepp, 48, of Kent, died Saturday, November 5, 2011 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. She was born October 19, 1963 in Cleveland, to Leon and Faye (Walters) Odom. She was very family oriented, spending time with her children, grandchildren and brothers and sisters. She is survived by sons, Michael (Amanda) Russell of Kent and Joshua (Cheri) Krepp of Ravenna;...
Natalie A. Frenier
Nov 4, 2011
Natalie A. "Tillie" Frenier, 95, of Orlando, FL, died Friday, November 4, 2011 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. She was born August 28, 1916 in Amherst, MA to Frank and Rose (Kozaczka) Dzwonkoski. She is survived by son: Edward (Marilyn) Frenier of Hendersonville, NC; daughter, Christine (Mario) Mastroianni of Brimfield, OH; grandchildren, Damon (Kim) Mastroianni, Kevin (Jill)...
Emma Forrey Owen
Oct 28, 2011
Emma Forrey Owen was born January 23, 1953, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania a beloved daughter of Violet M. Forrey and the late Charles H. Forrey. She departed this life on October 28, 2011, in the loving care of her husband David and surrounded by loved ones Charles David Owen, son and Jessica Moreland, Charles's girlfriend. Emma was an employee of the...
Paul James Wallace
Oct 27, 2011
Paul James Wallace, 83, formerly of Kent and now of Stow, died Thursday, October 27, 2011 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna, Ohio. Paul was born March 24, 1928 in Pontiac, Michigan to Minto Warren and Mary Margaret (Griffiths) Wallace. Paul graduated from Pontiac High School in 1946, the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Music in 1950 and...
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