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Merle "Bud" Wilcox
Sep 21, 2011
Merle W. "Bud" Wilcox, 68, of Kent, died Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at Pine Valley Care Center in Richfield. He was born May 1, 1943 in Streetsboro, to Merle E. and Martha L. (Fear) Wilcox. He graduated from Crestwood High School in 1961-1962, where he was an all-star basketball player. Bud worked the family farm, was a school bus driver...
Catherine Mary Shipley
Sep 20, 2011
Catherine Mary Shipley (nee Huscroft), 49 of Kent passed away on September 20, 2011 after a courageous battle with ALS. Cathy was a graduate of St. V and Kent State University. Cathy was involved in many organizations, numerous volunteer services, 24 years of teaching in the Kent City Schools at Central and Davey elementary, and her commitment to her family,...
Clyde B. Hoffman,
Sep 17, 2011
Clyde Benjamin Hoffman Jr. "Butch", "Benji", 56, of Suffield, went to be with the Lord Saturday, September 17, 2011 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born September 23, 1954 in Akron to Clyde B. Hoffman Sr. and Joan E. Shoenfelt. After graduating from Stow High School and the University of Akron, Clyde, was an Assistant Comptroller at Jaite...
Marcella Thomas Blosser
Sep 16, 2011
Marcella M. Blosser, 89, of Stow, OH, died Friday, September 16, 2011 at Briarwood Assisted Living in Stow. She was born August 31, 1922 in Shreve, OH to Quimby Irvin and Gertrude (Peckham) Thomas. She was a member of First Christian Church of Kent. Marcella was a cashier for Reinkers, and Convenient Food Mart. She is survived by sons, Larry...
June Leonard) (Nee) Bella
Sep 13, 2011
June Bella of Kent, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and beloved wife passed peacefully from this life on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at her home surrounded by her loving and devoted family. Her loving heart, warm inviting smile, radiant blue eyes and infectious laughter filled the lives of all with many tender memories. Her home was always a gathering place for...
Dennis Michael Zavinski
Sep 10, 2011
Dennis Michael Zavinski, 68, of Aurora, died Saturday, September 10, 2011. He was born October 4, 1942 in Sewickley, Pennsylvania to Mike and Katherine (Kartychak) Zavinski. Dennis proudly served his country as an US Army officer in Germany and Vietnam. He was connected to the Military Intelligence Unit. He graduated from Kent State University with a degree in Mathematics and...
Harriet Genevieve Gennyvari Ii
Sep 9, 2011
Harriet Genevieve Iivari, 91, a long time resident of Kent, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2011 at Stow Glen Retirement Center. The oldest of five children, she was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan March 8, 1920 to Arthur and Gladys (McDowell) Ruggles. A 1937 graduate of Kent Roosevelt H.S., she also attended Kent State University. She was one of only...
Baby Oliver Ollie Conckle
Sep 2, 2011
Baby Oliver Franklin " Ollie" Conkle, was born sleeping in Heaven, Friday, September 2, 2011 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He is survived by parents, Micah Daniel and Amanda Lynn (Smith-Swauger) Conkle; brother, Elijah C. Conkle; grandparents, Mike and Patt Swauger; aunts, Christina Smith and April (Ed) Wolfgong; uncle, Perry "Jay" Smith; great grandparents, Margaret and Donald Swauger, and many cousins....
Merle Fredrick Andregg
Sep 2, 2011
Merle F. Andregg, 91, a resident of Copeland Oaks in Sebring, passed away on September 2, 2011. He was born in Kent on November 30, 1919, and lived much of his life in the Kent community. Merle was a World War II Navy Veteran and served as a Fleet instructor in anti-submarine warfare at Key West, Florida, supporting the European...
Stephen J. Molnar ,
Sep 2, 2011
Stephen J. Molnar Sr., age 85, of Kent, went home to be with the Lord on Sept. 2, 2011. He was born July 4, 1926 in Youngstown, Ohio. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Frances Molnar; sister, Elaine Wells; three sons Stephen J. Molnar Jr. (Blossom), David Molnar (Brenda), Jim Molnar (Maureen); six grandchildren, Stephen J....
Richard "Squirrel" Pryor
Sep 1, 2011
Richard G. "Squirrel" Pryor, 74 of Kent, died Thursday, September 1, 2011 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. Dick was born on July 7, 1937, in Grove City, PA to the late Harry Sr. and Mildred (Keck) Pryor. He moved to Ohio in 1960 He was employed as a material handler at Ford Motor Company in Walton Hills for 33 years, retiring...
Edward Joseph Habowski
Aug 30, 2011
Edward Joseph Habowski, 84, of Kent, died Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at his residence. He was born February 24, 1927 in Glassport, PA to Stanley and Sophia (Ginizdala) Habowski. Ed was a veteran of the Merchant Marines and then served in the Army during the World War II. He worked at Chrysler in Twinsburg for 32 years retiring in 1989....
Shirley Mae Hughes
Aug 28, 2011
Shirley Mae Hughes, 79, of Kent, died Sunday, August 28, 2011 at her home. She was born June 12, 1932 in Lansing, MI to Orley J. and Carolyne E. (Clute) Weldon. She attended The Water Street Church and assisted with their gardens. She is survived by sons, Joe (Janet) Swaney of Kent, Michael (Diane) Swaney of Mogadore, and Charles Fife...
Phyllis Yvonne Pennepacker
Aug 27, 2011
Phyllis Yvonne Pennepacker, 81, of Ravenna, died Saturday, August 27, 2011 at KentRidge at Golden Pond. She was born November 6, 1929 in Belleville, PA to Carl and Wanda Mae (Bennett-Yoder) Jones. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Phyllis was a former Sunday School teacher and was in the Rebecca Circle and served as Chairperson and Recorder. She...
Helen Bishop
Aug 26, 2011
Helen Bishop, 80, of Fairlawn, and formerly of New Smyrna Beach, FL and Kent died Friday, August 26, 2011 at Akron General Hospital. She was born July 26, 1931 in Kittanning, PA to Angelo and Mary (Campanella) Ferraro. She was formerly a resident of New Smyrna Beach, Florida and she enjoyed being around the water. Helen liked to take walks...
Gaynelle M. Stuver
Aug 25, 2011
Her family was her center; her grandchildren were the light of her life and her friendships crossed generations. Born in Silver Hill, WV to Clyde and Roberta (Lowe) McCoy she lived her adult life in Ravenna and then Kent. She was a homemaker who knew that family was the center of the home. She reveled in sharing her home with...
Victor Lloyd Grund
Aug 24, 2011
Lloyd Grund "Vic", 75, of Brimfield passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2011. He was born August 28, 1935 in Brimfield to Victor Lee Grund and Virginia Lee (Gatts) Grund Zaber. As a child, he was an enthusiastic participant of the Soap Box Derby; as a teenager, he was the class photographer for Kent State High School and worked for Portage...
Margaret C. Perkowski
Aug 23, 2011
Margaret C Perkowski, 89, of Kent, died Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at Regency Hospital in Ravenna. She was born January 29, 1922 in Kent, to Peter and Mary (Sajatovich) Horvath. Margaret was an active member of St Patrick Church and the Infant of Prague Guild. She was a legal secretary with Davis McClelland and O'Neil Attorneys. Margaret enjoyed her family,...
James Rose
Aug 22, 2011
James Rose, 54, of Kent, died Monday, August 22, 2011 at his residence. He was born July 25, 1957 in Ravenna, to Myrl and Pat (Glock) Rose. He was a veteran of the Air Force during the Persian Gulf war. He worked as a machine operator at Mantaline Corporation. James was a member of the University Church of the Nazarene...
C. Frederick Gressard
Aug 20, 2011
Charles Frederick Gressard Jr., fourth generation Kent family, distinguished Naval Captain during WWII, successful electrical engineer and inventor, rotary member, respected elder of United Church of Christ, and wonderful husband, grandparent, and great grandfather passed away August 20th at the age of 91 in Seattle. He will be interned at Standing Rock Cemetery alongside his parents Charles Frederick Gressard and...
Merle "Bud" Wilcox
Sep 21, 2011
Merle W. "Bud" Wilcox, 68, of Kent, died Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at Pine Valley Care Center in Richfield. He was born May 1, 1943 in Streetsboro, to Merle E. and Martha L. (Fear) Wilcox. He graduated from Crestwood High School in 1961-1962, where he was an all-star basketball player. Bud worked the family farm, was a school bus driver...
Catherine Mary Shipley
Sep 20, 2011
Catherine Mary Shipley (nee Huscroft), 49 of Kent passed away on September 20, 2011 after a courageous battle with ALS. Cathy was a graduate of St. V and Kent State University. Cathy was involved in many organizations, numerous volunteer services, 24 years of teaching in the Kent City Schools at Central and Davey elementary, and her commitment to her family,...
Clyde B. Hoffman,
Sep 17, 2011
Clyde Benjamin Hoffman Jr. "Butch", "Benji", 56, of Suffield, went to be with the Lord Saturday, September 17, 2011 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born September 23, 1954 in Akron to Clyde B. Hoffman Sr. and Joan E. Shoenfelt. After graduating from Stow High School and the University of Akron, Clyde, was an Assistant Comptroller at Jaite...
Marcella Thomas Blosser
Sep 16, 2011
Marcella M. Blosser, 89, of Stow, OH, died Friday, September 16, 2011 at Briarwood Assisted Living in Stow. She was born August 31, 1922 in Shreve, OH to Quimby Irvin and Gertrude (Peckham) Thomas. She was a member of First Christian Church of Kent. Marcella was a cashier for Reinkers, and Convenient Food Mart. She is survived by sons, Larry...
June Leonard) (Nee) Bella
Sep 13, 2011
June Bella of Kent, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and beloved wife passed peacefully from this life on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at her home surrounded by her loving and devoted family. Her loving heart, warm inviting smile, radiant blue eyes and infectious laughter filled the lives of all with many tender memories. Her home was always a gathering place for...
Dennis Michael Zavinski
Sep 10, 2011
Dennis Michael Zavinski, 68, of Aurora, died Saturday, September 10, 2011. He was born October 4, 1942 in Sewickley, Pennsylvania to Mike and Katherine (Kartychak) Zavinski. Dennis proudly served his country as an US Army officer in Germany and Vietnam. He was connected to the Military Intelligence Unit. He graduated from Kent State University with a degree in Mathematics and...
Harriet Genevieve Gennyvari Ii
Sep 9, 2011
Harriet Genevieve Iivari, 91, a long time resident of Kent, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2011 at Stow Glen Retirement Center. The oldest of five children, she was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan March 8, 1920 to Arthur and Gladys (McDowell) Ruggles. A 1937 graduate of Kent Roosevelt H.S., she also attended Kent State University. She was one of only...
Baby Oliver Ollie Conckle
Sep 2, 2011
Baby Oliver Franklin " Ollie" Conkle, was born sleeping in Heaven, Friday, September 2, 2011 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He is survived by parents, Micah Daniel and Amanda Lynn (Smith-Swauger) Conkle; brother, Elijah C. Conkle; grandparents, Mike and Patt Swauger; aunts, Christina Smith and April (Ed) Wolfgong; uncle, Perry "Jay" Smith; great grandparents, Margaret and Donald Swauger, and many cousins....
Merle Fredrick Andregg
Sep 2, 2011
Merle F. Andregg, 91, a resident of Copeland Oaks in Sebring, passed away on September 2, 2011. He was born in Kent on November 30, 1919, and lived much of his life in the Kent community. Merle was a World War II Navy Veteran and served as a Fleet instructor in anti-submarine warfare at Key West, Florida, supporting the European...
Stephen J. Molnar ,
Sep 2, 2011
Stephen J. Molnar Sr., age 85, of Kent, went home to be with the Lord on Sept. 2, 2011. He was born July 4, 1926 in Youngstown, Ohio. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Frances Molnar; sister, Elaine Wells; three sons Stephen J. Molnar Jr. (Blossom), David Molnar (Brenda), Jim Molnar (Maureen); six grandchildren, Stephen J....
Richard "Squirrel" Pryor
Sep 1, 2011
Richard G. "Squirrel" Pryor, 74 of Kent, died Thursday, September 1, 2011 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. Dick was born on July 7, 1937, in Grove City, PA to the late Harry Sr. and Mildred (Keck) Pryor. He moved to Ohio in 1960 He was employed as a material handler at Ford Motor Company in Walton Hills for 33 years, retiring...
Edward Joseph Habowski
Aug 30, 2011
Edward Joseph Habowski, 84, of Kent, died Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at his residence. He was born February 24, 1927 in Glassport, PA to Stanley and Sophia (Ginizdala) Habowski. Ed was a veteran of the Merchant Marines and then served in the Army during the World War II. He worked at Chrysler in Twinsburg for 32 years retiring in 1989....
Shirley Mae Hughes
Aug 28, 2011
Shirley Mae Hughes, 79, of Kent, died Sunday, August 28, 2011 at her home. She was born June 12, 1932 in Lansing, MI to Orley J. and Carolyne E. (Clute) Weldon. She attended The Water Street Church and assisted with their gardens. She is survived by sons, Joe (Janet) Swaney of Kent, Michael (Diane) Swaney of Mogadore, and Charles Fife...
Phyllis Yvonne Pennepacker
Aug 27, 2011
Phyllis Yvonne Pennepacker, 81, of Ravenna, died Saturday, August 27, 2011 at KentRidge at Golden Pond. She was born November 6, 1929 in Belleville, PA to Carl and Wanda Mae (Bennett-Yoder) Jones. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Phyllis was a former Sunday School teacher and was in the Rebecca Circle and served as Chairperson and Recorder. She...
Helen Bishop
Aug 26, 2011
Helen Bishop, 80, of Fairlawn, and formerly of New Smyrna Beach, FL and Kent died Friday, August 26, 2011 at Akron General Hospital. She was born July 26, 1931 in Kittanning, PA to Angelo and Mary (Campanella) Ferraro. She was formerly a resident of New Smyrna Beach, Florida and she enjoyed being around the water. Helen liked to take walks...
Gaynelle M. Stuver
Aug 25, 2011
Her family was her center; her grandchildren were the light of her life and her friendships crossed generations. Born in Silver Hill, WV to Clyde and Roberta (Lowe) McCoy she lived her adult life in Ravenna and then Kent. She was a homemaker who knew that family was the center of the home. She reveled in sharing her home with...
Victor Lloyd Grund
Aug 24, 2011
Lloyd Grund "Vic", 75, of Brimfield passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2011. He was born August 28, 1935 in Brimfield to Victor Lee Grund and Virginia Lee (Gatts) Grund Zaber. As a child, he was an enthusiastic participant of the Soap Box Derby; as a teenager, he was the class photographer for Kent State High School and worked for Portage...
Margaret C. Perkowski
Aug 23, 2011
Margaret C Perkowski, 89, of Kent, died Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at Regency Hospital in Ravenna. She was born January 29, 1922 in Kent, to Peter and Mary (Sajatovich) Horvath. Margaret was an active member of St Patrick Church and the Infant of Prague Guild. She was a legal secretary with Davis McClelland and O'Neil Attorneys. Margaret enjoyed her family,...
James Rose
Aug 22, 2011
James Rose, 54, of Kent, died Monday, August 22, 2011 at his residence. He was born July 25, 1957 in Ravenna, to Myrl and Pat (Glock) Rose. He was a veteran of the Air Force during the Persian Gulf war. He worked as a machine operator at Mantaline Corporation. James was a member of the University Church of the Nazarene...
C. Frederick Gressard
Aug 20, 2011
Charles Frederick Gressard Jr., fourth generation Kent family, distinguished Naval Captain during WWII, successful electrical engineer and inventor, rotary member, respected elder of United Church of Christ, and wonderful husband, grandparent, and great grandfather passed away August 20th at the age of 91 in Seattle. He will be interned at Standing Rock Cemetery alongside his parents Charles Frederick Gressard and...
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