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Thomas D. Moore,
Oct 17, 2011
Thomas D. Moore, 74, of Kent, passed from our lives on Monday, October 17, 2011 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He was born July 26, 1937 in Rochester, NY to Robert and Hilda (Kennedy) Moore. He earned his Doctorate at Rutgers University in New Jersey. He is an Emeritus Professor of Educational Philosophy and also served as Vice President and Provost...
Jeannine Herblot
Oct 16, 2011
Jeannine Herblot, 69, of Cleveland, died Sunday, October 16, 2011 at Maison Aine Care Center in Stow. She was born January 6, 1942 in Paris, France, to Raymond and Martha (Oates) Herblot. She is survived by daughter: Francine Murphy of Kent; granddaughter, Hannah Kascle of Streetsboro; brother, Claude (Mary Ellen) Herblot of Panama City, FL. Private family services. Memorial contributions...
John Sanford Dague
Oct 16, 2011
John Sanford Dague, 51, went home to be with his Lord on October 16, 2011. John was born March 4, 1960, to Charles and Kay (Styer) Dague. He was a 1979 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School. He was employed by the Akron Beacon Journal (home delivery). His hobbies included football, working in the yard and spending time with his...
Ruth Warner
Oct 15, 2011
Ruth C. Warner, 92, of Kent, died Saturday, October 15, 2011 at KentRidge At Golden Pond. She was born March 25, 1919 in Ravenna to Henry and Sylvia (Fifer) Carroll. She worked the lunch counter/ child care attendant at Kent Lanes, sales/ teacher at Audrey Pearson's Yarn Shop and cook at Story Book House Day Care. Ruth was a proud...
Elizabeth Joan "Betty" Hegedus
Oct 11, 2011
Elizabeth Joan "Betty" Hegedus, 79, of Cuyahoga Falls, after a long struggle with pulmonary fibrosis, was released from this life to the next on Tuesday, October 11, 2011. She was born September 30, 1932 in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, to Benjamin W. and Fannie Edith (Murcell) Butt. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Kent, KSU Retired Nurses,...
Edwin Sheldon Gould
Oct 11, 2011
Dr. Edwin Sheldon Gould died this Tuesday at his home in Kent, OH. He was 85, and had only just this summer retired from his teaching post at Kent State University, where he had taught chemistry since 1967. He was granted the position of University Professor in 1982, the Distinguished Honors Faculty Teaching Award in 1996 and the Distinguished Scholar...
Richard Dennis Matthews
Oct 7, 2011
Richard Dennis Matthews, 54, of Streetsboro, passed away Friday, October 7, 2011 at his residence, with his family by his side. He was born October 21, 1956 in Warren, to Ronald W. and Patricia F. (Powers) Matthews. Rick received an Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy and was employed by Medical Service Company as a respiratory therapist. He was a veteran...
Valjean Virginia Sayre
Oct 7, 2011
Valjean Virginia Sayre, 80, of Brimfield, died Friday, October 7, 2011 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. She was born February 14, 1931 in Akron to Lester Henry and Pearl Frances (Freshwater) Sayre. She had been active in the Eastern Star and the DeMolay Mother's Club. She is survived by her husband, Chester "Chet"; son, Charles B. "Clyde" Sayre of...
Sally Kayle
Oct 6, 2011
Sally A. Kayle, 77, of Brimfield, died Thursday, October 6, 2011, at Lake Med in Painesville. She was born December 31, 1933, in Cleveland, Ohio, to George and Nellie (Meilunaise) Pechulis, and grew up in Lorain, Ohio. Sally was a member of St. Patrick Church in Kent. She was employed by Kent State University in the 1960s as a secretary...
Carol Lynn Hursell
Oct 4, 2011
Carol Lynn Hursell, 52, of Stow, died Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at University Hospital in Cleveland. She was born October 28, 1958 in Buffalo, NY to Robert and Ruth E. (Harritt) Shupe. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Tallmadge. Her whole life centered around her family. She is survived by her husband,...
Ruth Stauffer Berry
Oct 2, 2011
Ruth S. Berry, 87, of Stow died Sunday, October 2, 2011 at Traditions At Bath Road in Cuyahoga Falls. She was born August 9, 1924 in Kent to George Joseph and Marguerite Ellen (Jones) Stauffer. Ruth was a member of Olive Chapter #53 Order Of The Eastern Star and Kent Coterie One. She loved flowers, gardening, traveling, collecting pigs, strawberries...
Thomas Gene Sommers
Oct 1, 2011
Thomas Gene Sommers, 79, of Kent, died Friday, September 30, 2011 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born November 14, 1931 in Akron to Hans and Loreene (Culver) Sommers. He was a veteran of the Army during the Korean War. He retired from Ametek/Lamb Electric where he was a computer programmer. He was a member of the Sons...
Raymond V. "Randy" Sommers
Sep 30, 2011
Randy Sommers, 61, of Kent, died Friday, September 30, 2011 at Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He was born January 16, 1950 in Ravenna to Raymond C. and Della M. (Vance) Sommers. He was a veteran of the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Kent and the Harley Owners Group (HOGs). He...
John Bauer
Sep 27, 2011
John Bauer, beloved father, brother, uncle and son died suddenly on Tuesday, September 27th. The fatality occurred at the Bauer farm, where he had lived most of his 68 years. He attended Kent State High School and graduated from Kent State University in 1965 with a degree in Business Administration. Upon graduation, he became an Ensign in the U.S. Coast...
Paula Mcelroy Jonsson
Sep 26, 2011
Paula McElroy Jonsson, May 6, 1950-September 26, 2011, she was a Bradenton resident for many years and died Monday at her home. Paula was born in Lorain, Ohio to Robert Morton and Vesta June McElroy. Paula spent her childhood in Kent. and graduated from Kent State University High School in 1968 after which she attended Kent State University. Paula is...
Elizabeth M. "Beth" Denicholas
Sep 24, 2011
Elizabeth M. "Beth" DeNicholas, 60, of Howland Township, died at 1:29 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, at St. Joseph Health Center following an extended illness. She was born Feb. 23, 1951 in Ravenna, the daughter of Jerome and Betty Ann Schneider Bissler. Beth was a 1969 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School. She had previously worked for multiple Physicians in...
Thomas Edward Griggy
Sep 23, 2011
Thomas Edward Griggy, age 66, died of cancer on September 23, 2011 at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born May 28, 1945 in Ravenna to Gilbert and Mona (Chalker) Griggy. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Portia (Himes) Griggy; his son, Chad Griggy of Lima, Ohio; and a daughter, Chelsea Griggy...
William E. "Bill" Sawyer
Sep 23, 2011
William E. "Bill" Sawyer, 83, of Kent, died Friday, September 23, 2011 at his residence. He was born May 13, 1928 in Kent, to Edward Peter and Mary Elizabeth (Conrad) Sawyer. Bill attended St. Patrick Elementary School and graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in 1946. Following graduation he volunteered for duty during WWII and served three years in the...
Gerald "Jerry" Weigand
Sep 22, 2011
Gerald P. "Jerry" Weigand, 79, longtime resident of Kent, joined his sweet heart Jenny, Thursday, September 22, 2011. He was born November 27, 1931 to Paul J. and Lena (Lansinger) Weigand of Kent. Jerry enjoyed watching NASCAR racing, football, particularly the last game when the Browns won. He enjoyed his Fords, especially his Mustang. He is survived by daughters: Rhonda...
Mary Grace Parravani
Sep 22, 2011
Mary Grace Parravani, 91, of Cuyahoga Falls, died Thursday, September 22, 2011 at the Hospice Care Center. She was born January 8, 1920 in New Orleans, LA to Clement William and May Coleman (Pelcher) Lange. She is survived by sons, Lance (Debra) Parravani of Cuyahoga Falls and John Parravani Jr. of St. Petersburg, FL; grandchildren, Eric Parravani, Ian Parravani, Carla...
Thomas D. Moore,
Oct 17, 2011
Thomas D. Moore, 74, of Kent, passed from our lives on Monday, October 17, 2011 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He was born July 26, 1937 in Rochester, NY to Robert and Hilda (Kennedy) Moore. He earned his Doctorate at Rutgers University in New Jersey. He is an Emeritus Professor of Educational Philosophy and also served as Vice President and Provost...
Jeannine Herblot
Oct 16, 2011
Jeannine Herblot, 69, of Cleveland, died Sunday, October 16, 2011 at Maison Aine Care Center in Stow. She was born January 6, 1942 in Paris, France, to Raymond and Martha (Oates) Herblot. She is survived by daughter: Francine Murphy of Kent; granddaughter, Hannah Kascle of Streetsboro; brother, Claude (Mary Ellen) Herblot of Panama City, FL. Private family services. Memorial contributions...
John Sanford Dague
Oct 16, 2011
John Sanford Dague, 51, went home to be with his Lord on October 16, 2011. John was born March 4, 1960, to Charles and Kay (Styer) Dague. He was a 1979 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School. He was employed by the Akron Beacon Journal (home delivery). His hobbies included football, working in the yard and spending time with his...
Ruth Warner
Oct 15, 2011
Ruth C. Warner, 92, of Kent, died Saturday, October 15, 2011 at KentRidge At Golden Pond. She was born March 25, 1919 in Ravenna to Henry and Sylvia (Fifer) Carroll. She worked the lunch counter/ child care attendant at Kent Lanes, sales/ teacher at Audrey Pearson's Yarn Shop and cook at Story Book House Day Care. Ruth was a proud...
Elizabeth Joan "Betty" Hegedus
Oct 11, 2011
Elizabeth Joan "Betty" Hegedus, 79, of Cuyahoga Falls, after a long struggle with pulmonary fibrosis, was released from this life to the next on Tuesday, October 11, 2011. She was born September 30, 1932 in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, to Benjamin W. and Fannie Edith (Murcell) Butt. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Kent, KSU Retired Nurses,...
Edwin Sheldon Gould
Oct 11, 2011
Dr. Edwin Sheldon Gould died this Tuesday at his home in Kent, OH. He was 85, and had only just this summer retired from his teaching post at Kent State University, where he had taught chemistry since 1967. He was granted the position of University Professor in 1982, the Distinguished Honors Faculty Teaching Award in 1996 and the Distinguished Scholar...
Richard Dennis Matthews
Oct 7, 2011
Richard Dennis Matthews, 54, of Streetsboro, passed away Friday, October 7, 2011 at his residence, with his family by his side. He was born October 21, 1956 in Warren, to Ronald W. and Patricia F. (Powers) Matthews. Rick received an Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy and was employed by Medical Service Company as a respiratory therapist. He was a veteran...
Valjean Virginia Sayre
Oct 7, 2011
Valjean Virginia Sayre, 80, of Brimfield, died Friday, October 7, 2011 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. She was born February 14, 1931 in Akron to Lester Henry and Pearl Frances (Freshwater) Sayre. She had been active in the Eastern Star and the DeMolay Mother's Club. She is survived by her husband, Chester "Chet"; son, Charles B. "Clyde" Sayre of...
Sally Kayle
Oct 6, 2011
Sally A. Kayle, 77, of Brimfield, died Thursday, October 6, 2011, at Lake Med in Painesville. She was born December 31, 1933, in Cleveland, Ohio, to George and Nellie (Meilunaise) Pechulis, and grew up in Lorain, Ohio. Sally was a member of St. Patrick Church in Kent. She was employed by Kent State University in the 1960s as a secretary...
Carol Lynn Hursell
Oct 4, 2011
Carol Lynn Hursell, 52, of Stow, died Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at University Hospital in Cleveland. She was born October 28, 1958 in Buffalo, NY to Robert and Ruth E. (Harritt) Shupe. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Tallmadge. Her whole life centered around her family. She is survived by her husband,...
Ruth Stauffer Berry
Oct 2, 2011
Ruth S. Berry, 87, of Stow died Sunday, October 2, 2011 at Traditions At Bath Road in Cuyahoga Falls. She was born August 9, 1924 in Kent to George Joseph and Marguerite Ellen (Jones) Stauffer. Ruth was a member of Olive Chapter #53 Order Of The Eastern Star and Kent Coterie One. She loved flowers, gardening, traveling, collecting pigs, strawberries...
Thomas Gene Sommers
Oct 1, 2011
Thomas Gene Sommers, 79, of Kent, died Friday, September 30, 2011 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born November 14, 1931 in Akron to Hans and Loreene (Culver) Sommers. He was a veteran of the Army during the Korean War. He retired from Ametek/Lamb Electric where he was a computer programmer. He was a member of the Sons...
Raymond V. "Randy" Sommers
Sep 30, 2011
Randy Sommers, 61, of Kent, died Friday, September 30, 2011 at Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He was born January 16, 1950 in Ravenna to Raymond C. and Della M. (Vance) Sommers. He was a veteran of the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Kent and the Harley Owners Group (HOGs). He...
John Bauer
Sep 27, 2011
John Bauer, beloved father, brother, uncle and son died suddenly on Tuesday, September 27th. The fatality occurred at the Bauer farm, where he had lived most of his 68 years. He attended Kent State High School and graduated from Kent State University in 1965 with a degree in Business Administration. Upon graduation, he became an Ensign in the U.S. Coast...
Paula Mcelroy Jonsson
Sep 26, 2011
Paula McElroy Jonsson, May 6, 1950-September 26, 2011, she was a Bradenton resident for many years and died Monday at her home. Paula was born in Lorain, Ohio to Robert Morton and Vesta June McElroy. Paula spent her childhood in Kent. and graduated from Kent State University High School in 1968 after which she attended Kent State University. Paula is...
Elizabeth M. "Beth" Denicholas
Sep 24, 2011
Elizabeth M. "Beth" DeNicholas, 60, of Howland Township, died at 1:29 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, at St. Joseph Health Center following an extended illness. She was born Feb. 23, 1951 in Ravenna, the daughter of Jerome and Betty Ann Schneider Bissler. Beth was a 1969 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School. She had previously worked for multiple Physicians in...
Thomas Edward Griggy
Sep 23, 2011
Thomas Edward Griggy, age 66, died of cancer on September 23, 2011 at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born May 28, 1945 in Ravenna to Gilbert and Mona (Chalker) Griggy. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Portia (Himes) Griggy; his son, Chad Griggy of Lima, Ohio; and a daughter, Chelsea Griggy...
William E. "Bill" Sawyer
Sep 23, 2011
William E. "Bill" Sawyer, 83, of Kent, died Friday, September 23, 2011 at his residence. He was born May 13, 1928 in Kent, to Edward Peter and Mary Elizabeth (Conrad) Sawyer. Bill attended St. Patrick Elementary School and graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in 1946. Following graduation he volunteered for duty during WWII and served three years in the...
Gerald "Jerry" Weigand
Sep 22, 2011
Gerald P. "Jerry" Weigand, 79, longtime resident of Kent, joined his sweet heart Jenny, Thursday, September 22, 2011. He was born November 27, 1931 to Paul J. and Lena (Lansinger) Weigand of Kent. Jerry enjoyed watching NASCAR racing, football, particularly the last game when the Browns won. He enjoyed his Fords, especially his Mustang. He is survived by daughters: Rhonda...
Mary Grace Parravani
Sep 22, 2011
Mary Grace Parravani, 91, of Cuyahoga Falls, died Thursday, September 22, 2011 at the Hospice Care Center. She was born January 8, 1920 in New Orleans, LA to Clement William and May Coleman (Pelcher) Lange. She is survived by sons, Lance (Debra) Parravani of Cuyahoga Falls and John Parravani Jr. of St. Petersburg, FL; grandchildren, Eric Parravani, Ian Parravani, Carla...
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