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Margaret Nee Jaqua Holzapfel
Apr 20, 2011
Margaret Ann Holzapfel, 66, of Randolph, died Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. She was born December 14, 1944 in Ravenna to Paul and Ann (Smith) Jaqua. She was a graduate of Kent State University with a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology. Following graduation, she went to work for Robinson Memorial Hospital where she retired...
Rodger D. Wheeler
Apr 19, 2011
Rodger D. Wheeler, 67, of Streetsboro and formerly of Vermilion, died Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at Metro Health Medical Center in Cleveland. He was born May 26, 1943 in Elk, NC to Marty and Georgia (Rhymer) Wheeler. Rodger was the owner/operator of Rodger's Service in Vermilion for 46 years. He loved drag racing and sharing his knowledge of cars. He...
Thomas "Tom" Blosser
Apr 19, 2011
Thomas G. Blosser Thomas G. Blosser, age 79, passed away on April 19th in Kent, Ohio. Born September 29, 1931 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Herman G. Blosser and Mary Ellen Horrocks. A graduate of Taylor Allderdice High School, the University of Pittsburgh and the D.T. Watson School of Physical Therapy, in his professional life...
Anthony A. Silvidi, Ph.D
Apr 18, 2011
Anthony Alfred Silvidi, Ph.D, 91 of Kent, died Monday, April 18, at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. He was born 17 January 1920, in Steubenville, Ohio, the youngest son of Alfred and Maria Silvidi. Anthony graduated from Catholic Central High School as salutatorian in 1937. He received a B.S. degree in Mathematics in 1943 and a M.S. degree in Physics...
Gerrold "Gerry" Brown
Apr 16, 2011
Gerrold P. "Gerry" Brown Gerrold P "Gerry" Brown, 58, of Kent, died Saturday, April 16, 2011 at Regency Hospital in Ravenna. He was born August 26,1952 in Charlestown, WV, to Ruth (Schroeder) and James G. Brown. He is survived by sons, Ian (Jackie) Brown of Aurora, Chris (Jackie) Brown of Streetsboro, Fred Brown of Stow; grandchildren, Colin, Shelby, Justin, Madison...
Reed B. Strimple
Apr 16, 2011
Reed B. Strimple, 90, died Saturday, April 16, 2011 at his home. He was born November 12, 1920 in Kent to Ross B. and Helen L. (Reed) Strimple. He was a Theodore Roosevelt High School graduate, Class of 1938, where he was a member of the National Honor Society. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity while at...
Theresa (Rigger) Loretta
Apr 15, 2011
Theresa M. Loretta Theresa M. Loretta, 100, formerly of Kent, died Friday, April 15, 2011 at St Luke Pavilion in Hazelton, PA. She was born October 15, 1910 in Fairmont, West Virginia, to Frank and Elizabeth Rigger. She is survived by her son: Ray (Gail) Loretta of Delray Beach , FL; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren;...
Larrilyn Michele Ratleff
Apr 15, 2011
Larrilyn Michele Ratleff, 21, of Aurora, suddenly fell ill and died Friday, April 15, 2011 at Atrium Medical Center in Middletown. She was born February 22, 1990 and was a full time student at Miami Jacobs College, majoring in Criminal Justice. She was a member of Union Baptist Church in Kent. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends reading,...
David S. Schwind
Apr 12, 2011
David S. Schwind, 81, died suddenly on April 12, 2011. David was the husband of Jo-Ann Schwind. He is survived by daughter Linda (Walter) Watt of Stow; daughter Kathleen (David) Herhold of Norton; brother Paul Schwind of Bedford; brother John Schwind of Macedonia; granddaughter Kelly (Mike) Sherman of Norton; grandson Matthew (Josephine) Heinz of Norton; Emile Watt of Arizona; Eric...
Michael John Edds
Apr 7, 2011
Michael John Edds of Brimfield, passed away suddenly into the arms of the Lord and onto a greater life April 7th, 2011. Michael was born December 13th, 1969 and was raised in Painesville. He graduated from Ohio State University and was last employed at Coleman Professional Services in Kent. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dana and Marjorie...
Jacqueline Rae Ryder
Apr 6, 2011
Jacqueline Rae Ryder Jacqueline Rae Ryder, 86, of Stow, died Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. She was born January 26, 1925 in Akron, to Charles W. and Clara (Hoffman) King. She was an avid reader, crossword puzzle enthusiast and loved taking care of her grandsons. Jackie enjoyed dancing and had won many awards in the...
Gianna Maria Alexy
Apr 5, 2011
Gianna Maria Alexy Our baby, Gianna Maria Alexy, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Tuesday, April 5, 2011. Gianna Maria was born on September 15, 2010. During her short six months in this world, she touched many lives and was loved deeply by family and friends. We will always remember her contagious smile and her determination to...
William D. Visca
Apr 3, 2011
William D. Visca William D. Visca, 78, of Kent, died Sunday, April 3, 2011 at Select Specialty Hospital in Akron. He was born February 10, 1933 in Kent, to Anselm and Carrie O. (Ramicone) Visca. Billy was a veteran of the Air Force during the Korean War. He was employed as Mail Carrier in Kent 31 years and Gougler Industries...
Janice May Downey
Apr 3, 2011
Janice May "Jan" Downey Janice May "Jan" Downey, 73, of Tallmadge, beloved wife and mother, peacefully walked into the arms of her Savior on Sunday, April 3, 2011. Jan dedicated her life to 53 years of marriage and raising her family. Her children and grandchildren were the "joy of her life" and she cherished every moment she spent with them....
Florence Frederick Bassett
Apr 1, 2011
Florence Mildred Bassett Florence Mildred Bassett, 102, of Ravenna and Kent area, died Friday, April 1, 2011 at KentRidge at Golden Pond in Kent. She was born May 4, 1908 in Amherst to Henry and Mayme (Minch) Frederick. She was active in the PTA, Girl Scouting, Ravenna Coterie, and retired from Trexler Rubber Company where she was office manager. She...
Craig N Lucas
Apr 1, 2011
Craig N. Lucas Craig N. Lucas, 69, of Kent, OH, died Friday, April 1, 2011 at his residence. He was born December 20, 1941 in Cleveland to Nick Lucas and Vivian (Romaine) Lucas Kirk. His parents preceded him in death. He is survived by sons; Erik Lucas and Ian Lucas both of Kent; brother; Dennis (Bonnie) Lucas of Wooster; sister,...
Evelyn Barnes
Mar 28, 2011
Evelyn Barnes, 85, of Kent, died Monday, March 28, 2011 at Heather Knoll in Tallmadge. She was born June 13, 1925 in Kent to David and Edith (Keller) Barber. She was a member of the Kent United Methodist Church. In the past, she had been active in the Kent Junior Mother's Club, Camp Fire Girls, Cub Scouts, and spent seventeen...
James L. Griggy
Mar 23, 2011
James L. Griggy James L. Griggy, 73, of Brimfield, died Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at his home. He was born August 17, 1937 in Suffield to Harry J. and Anna S. (Huhn) Griggy. Jim retired from Teledyne Monarch as a supervisor He is survived by sons, Jim Griggy of Fairlawn and James (Nicole) Garrett of Rittman; daughters, Joan (Steve) Maloney...
Richard F. Schwabe
Mar 23, 2011
Richard (Dick) Frank Schwabe, 89, died March 23 peacefully at home. He was born and raised in Cleveland where he loved playing football at John Adams High. He also played for Kent State University. While in college he obtained his pilot's license. He joined the Air Corp in '43 and flew "The Hump" over the Himalaya Mts in WWII with...
Robert Eugene Miley
Mar 22, 2011
Robert Eugene "Bob" Miley Robert Eugene "Bob" Miley, 85, of Kent, died Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at Altercare of Brimfield. He was born June 18, 1925 in Cleveland, to Charles and Loretta (Linnen) Miley. Bob was a veteran of the Army during World War II. He was a machinist retiring from Goodyear Aerospace. Bob enjoyed a long and successful career...
Margaret Nee Jaqua Holzapfel
Apr 20, 2011
Margaret Ann Holzapfel, 66, of Randolph, died Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. She was born December 14, 1944 in Ravenna to Paul and Ann (Smith) Jaqua. She was a graduate of Kent State University with a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology. Following graduation, she went to work for Robinson Memorial Hospital where she retired...
Rodger D. Wheeler
Apr 19, 2011
Rodger D. Wheeler, 67, of Streetsboro and formerly of Vermilion, died Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at Metro Health Medical Center in Cleveland. He was born May 26, 1943 in Elk, NC to Marty and Georgia (Rhymer) Wheeler. Rodger was the owner/operator of Rodger's Service in Vermilion for 46 years. He loved drag racing and sharing his knowledge of cars. He...
Thomas "Tom" Blosser
Apr 19, 2011
Thomas G. Blosser Thomas G. Blosser, age 79, passed away on April 19th in Kent, Ohio. Born September 29, 1931 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Herman G. Blosser and Mary Ellen Horrocks. A graduate of Taylor Allderdice High School, the University of Pittsburgh and the D.T. Watson School of Physical Therapy, in his professional life...
Anthony A. Silvidi, Ph.D
Apr 18, 2011
Anthony Alfred Silvidi, Ph.D, 91 of Kent, died Monday, April 18, at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. He was born 17 January 1920, in Steubenville, Ohio, the youngest son of Alfred and Maria Silvidi. Anthony graduated from Catholic Central High School as salutatorian in 1937. He received a B.S. degree in Mathematics in 1943 and a M.S. degree in Physics...
Gerrold "Gerry" Brown
Apr 16, 2011
Gerrold P. "Gerry" Brown Gerrold P "Gerry" Brown, 58, of Kent, died Saturday, April 16, 2011 at Regency Hospital in Ravenna. He was born August 26,1952 in Charlestown, WV, to Ruth (Schroeder) and James G. Brown. He is survived by sons, Ian (Jackie) Brown of Aurora, Chris (Jackie) Brown of Streetsboro, Fred Brown of Stow; grandchildren, Colin, Shelby, Justin, Madison...
Reed B. Strimple
Apr 16, 2011
Reed B. Strimple, 90, died Saturday, April 16, 2011 at his home. He was born November 12, 1920 in Kent to Ross B. and Helen L. (Reed) Strimple. He was a Theodore Roosevelt High School graduate, Class of 1938, where he was a member of the National Honor Society. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity while at...
Theresa (Rigger) Loretta
Apr 15, 2011
Theresa M. Loretta Theresa M. Loretta, 100, formerly of Kent, died Friday, April 15, 2011 at St Luke Pavilion in Hazelton, PA. She was born October 15, 1910 in Fairmont, West Virginia, to Frank and Elizabeth Rigger. She is survived by her son: Ray (Gail) Loretta of Delray Beach , FL; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren;...
Larrilyn Michele Ratleff
Apr 15, 2011
Larrilyn Michele Ratleff, 21, of Aurora, suddenly fell ill and died Friday, April 15, 2011 at Atrium Medical Center in Middletown. She was born February 22, 1990 and was a full time student at Miami Jacobs College, majoring in Criminal Justice. She was a member of Union Baptist Church in Kent. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends reading,...
David S. Schwind
Apr 12, 2011
David S. Schwind, 81, died suddenly on April 12, 2011. David was the husband of Jo-Ann Schwind. He is survived by daughter Linda (Walter) Watt of Stow; daughter Kathleen (David) Herhold of Norton; brother Paul Schwind of Bedford; brother John Schwind of Macedonia; granddaughter Kelly (Mike) Sherman of Norton; grandson Matthew (Josephine) Heinz of Norton; Emile Watt of Arizona; Eric...
Michael John Edds
Apr 7, 2011
Michael John Edds of Brimfield, passed away suddenly into the arms of the Lord and onto a greater life April 7th, 2011. Michael was born December 13th, 1969 and was raised in Painesville. He graduated from Ohio State University and was last employed at Coleman Professional Services in Kent. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dana and Marjorie...
Jacqueline Rae Ryder
Apr 6, 2011
Jacqueline Rae Ryder Jacqueline Rae Ryder, 86, of Stow, died Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. She was born January 26, 1925 in Akron, to Charles W. and Clara (Hoffman) King. She was an avid reader, crossword puzzle enthusiast and loved taking care of her grandsons. Jackie enjoyed dancing and had won many awards in the...
Gianna Maria Alexy
Apr 5, 2011
Gianna Maria Alexy Our baby, Gianna Maria Alexy, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Tuesday, April 5, 2011. Gianna Maria was born on September 15, 2010. During her short six months in this world, she touched many lives and was loved deeply by family and friends. We will always remember her contagious smile and her determination to...
William D. Visca
Apr 3, 2011
William D. Visca William D. Visca, 78, of Kent, died Sunday, April 3, 2011 at Select Specialty Hospital in Akron. He was born February 10, 1933 in Kent, to Anselm and Carrie O. (Ramicone) Visca. Billy was a veteran of the Air Force during the Korean War. He was employed as Mail Carrier in Kent 31 years and Gougler Industries...
Janice May Downey
Apr 3, 2011
Janice May "Jan" Downey Janice May "Jan" Downey, 73, of Tallmadge, beloved wife and mother, peacefully walked into the arms of her Savior on Sunday, April 3, 2011. Jan dedicated her life to 53 years of marriage and raising her family. Her children and grandchildren were the "joy of her life" and she cherished every moment she spent with them....
Florence Frederick Bassett
Apr 1, 2011
Florence Mildred Bassett Florence Mildred Bassett, 102, of Ravenna and Kent area, died Friday, April 1, 2011 at KentRidge at Golden Pond in Kent. She was born May 4, 1908 in Amherst to Henry and Mayme (Minch) Frederick. She was active in the PTA, Girl Scouting, Ravenna Coterie, and retired from Trexler Rubber Company where she was office manager. She...
Craig N Lucas
Apr 1, 2011
Craig N. Lucas Craig N. Lucas, 69, of Kent, OH, died Friday, April 1, 2011 at his residence. He was born December 20, 1941 in Cleveland to Nick Lucas and Vivian (Romaine) Lucas Kirk. His parents preceded him in death. He is survived by sons; Erik Lucas and Ian Lucas both of Kent; brother; Dennis (Bonnie) Lucas of Wooster; sister,...
Evelyn Barnes
Mar 28, 2011
Evelyn Barnes, 85, of Kent, died Monday, March 28, 2011 at Heather Knoll in Tallmadge. She was born June 13, 1925 in Kent to David and Edith (Keller) Barber. She was a member of the Kent United Methodist Church. In the past, she had been active in the Kent Junior Mother's Club, Camp Fire Girls, Cub Scouts, and spent seventeen...
James L. Griggy
Mar 23, 2011
James L. Griggy James L. Griggy, 73, of Brimfield, died Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at his home. He was born August 17, 1937 in Suffield to Harry J. and Anna S. (Huhn) Griggy. Jim retired from Teledyne Monarch as a supervisor He is survived by sons, Jim Griggy of Fairlawn and James (Nicole) Garrett of Rittman; daughters, Joan (Steve) Maloney...
Richard F. Schwabe
Mar 23, 2011
Richard (Dick) Frank Schwabe, 89, died March 23 peacefully at home. He was born and raised in Cleveland where he loved playing football at John Adams High. He also played for Kent State University. While in college he obtained his pilot's license. He joined the Air Corp in '43 and flew "The Hump" over the Himalaya Mts in WWII with...
Robert Eugene Miley
Mar 22, 2011
Robert Eugene "Bob" Miley Robert Eugene "Bob" Miley, 85, of Kent, died Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at Altercare of Brimfield. He was born June 18, 1925 in Cleveland, to Charles and Loretta (Linnen) Miley. Bob was a veteran of the Army during World War II. He was a machinist retiring from Goodyear Aerospace. Bob enjoyed a long and successful career...
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