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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...
Ralph D. Boyles
Mar 21, 2011
Ralph D. Boyles Ralph D. Boyles, 88, of Kent, died Monday, March 21, 2011 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. He was born December 22, 1922 in Anmoore, WV to Donley E. and Ruth (Gain) Boyles. He was a graduate of Bridgeport High School, Bridgeport, WV. Ralph served in the Civilian Conservation Corps and the U S Navy during WW...
Kimberly Gordon
Mar 19, 2011
Kimberly A. Gordon Kimberly A. Gordon, 46, of Atwater, died Saturday, March 19, 2011 at her residence. She was born July 3,1964 in Cuyahoga Falls to Frank and Connie (Marshall) Smith. She was a member of Central Ohio Saddle Club Assn, American Paint Horse Assn, and Pinto Horse Assn. She is survived by her husband, Michael D. Gordon, whom she...
Mary M. Ferrara
Mar 16, 2011
Mary M. Ferrara, 90, formerly of Kent, died Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at Stow Glen Retirement Center in Stow. She was born August 6, 1920 in Warren to Tony and Angeline (Lapomardo) Prince. She is survived by son, James (Michele) Ferrara,Jr. of Sagamore Hills; grandsons, Brett (Renee) Ferrara and Sean (Kimberly) Ferrara; great grandchildren, Morgan Ferrara, Zoe Ferrara, and Vinjenzo...
Jude Jeffrey Bissell
Mar 16, 2011
Baby Jude Jeffrey Bissell Jude Jeffrey was born at 1:16 a.m. on Tuesday, March 15, 2011, at the University of Michigan Medical Center. He died peacefully in his mother's arms at 2:28 a.m. on Wednesday, March 16, 2011. Though his heart was not strong enough for this world, it was overflowing with so much love and awakened kindness, goodness, gentleness,...
Virginia L. Macdonald
Mar 15, 2011
Virginia L. MacDonald, 86, of Mogadore , died Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at Bonnie's Home Health Care in Rootstown She was born September 6, 1924 in Leechburg, PA to Russell and Mabel (Goodbread) Davis. She is survived by her brother: Richard (Betty) Davis of Kent, nephew, Richard (Judith) Davis of Mogadore; great nephew, Matthew R Davis of Kent She was...
Anne F. Langstaff
Mar 12, 2011
Anne F. Langstaff Anne F. Langstaff, 85, of Kent, died Saturday, March 12, 2011 at the Woodlands at Robinson. She was born March 15, 1925 in Cleveland, to Albert L. and Helen (Crawford) Federman. She was a longtime resident of Chagrin Falls, where she was a 58 year member of the Federated Church. She volunteered and participated in the Elder...
John James Michaels
Mar 10, 2011
John James Michaels John James Michaels, 88, of Kent, KSU Emeritus Professor of Technology passed away Thursday, March 10, 2011 at Altercare of Brimfield. He was born March 17, 1922 in Buffalo, NY to Michael and Mary Anna (Duciak) Michaels. He had resided in Kent since 1953. He served from April 1943 to February 1946 in WW II in the...
Anna Mary Shade
Mar 9, 2011
Anna Mary Shade Anna Mary Shade, 89, of Stow, died Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center in Akron. She was born September 3, 1921 in Steubenville to Walter and Agnes (McPherson) Aldridge. She enjoyed traveling and bingo. She will be remembered for her "fun punch" at the holiday parties. She is survived by her sons, Jeff...
Mary Frances Frisina
Mar 7, 2011
Mary Frances Frisina Mary Frances Frisina, born March 10, 1948 the daughter of Ellen M (Conrad) and Frank Amodio, died Monday, March 7, 2011 at Metro Health Medical Center in Cleveland. Mary attended Kent Roosevelt High School and was a graduate of Kent State University, receiving her master's degree in Clinical Psychology. She also pursued her doctorate in that field...
Lawrence "Larry" Graff
Mar 7, 2011
Lawrence C. "Larry" Graff, 72, of Bedford Hts. died Tuesday, March 7, 2011 at his residence. He was born September 13, 1938 in Ashtabula, OH to Lawrence R. and Esther Jean (Laird) Graff. He served in the U S Air Force. He loved to walk in the Metro Parks, enjoyed gardening and nature. He is survived by sisters: Caroline (Russell)...
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...
Ralph D. Boyles
Mar 21, 2011
Ralph D. Boyles Ralph D. Boyles, 88, of Kent, died Monday, March 21, 2011 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. He was born December 22, 1922 in Anmoore, WV to Donley E. and Ruth (Gain) Boyles. He was a graduate of Bridgeport High School, Bridgeport, WV. Ralph served in the Civilian Conservation Corps and the U S Navy during WW...
Kimberly Gordon
Mar 19, 2011
Kimberly A. Gordon Kimberly A. Gordon, 46, of Atwater, died Saturday, March 19, 2011 at her residence. She was born July 3,1964 in Cuyahoga Falls to Frank and Connie (Marshall) Smith. She was a member of Central Ohio Saddle Club Assn, American Paint Horse Assn, and Pinto Horse Assn. She is survived by her husband, Michael D. Gordon, whom she...
Mary M. Ferrara
Mar 16, 2011
Mary M. Ferrara, 90, formerly of Kent, died Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at Stow Glen Retirement Center in Stow. She was born August 6, 1920 in Warren to Tony and Angeline (Lapomardo) Prince. She is survived by son, James (Michele) Ferrara,Jr. of Sagamore Hills; grandsons, Brett (Renee) Ferrara and Sean (Kimberly) Ferrara; great grandchildren, Morgan Ferrara, Zoe Ferrara, and Vinjenzo...
Jude Jeffrey Bissell
Mar 16, 2011
Baby Jude Jeffrey Bissell Jude Jeffrey was born at 1:16 a.m. on Tuesday, March 15, 2011, at the University of Michigan Medical Center. He died peacefully in his mother's arms at 2:28 a.m. on Wednesday, March 16, 2011. Though his heart was not strong enough for this world, it was overflowing with so much love and awakened kindness, goodness, gentleness,...
Virginia L. Macdonald
Mar 15, 2011
Virginia L. MacDonald, 86, of Mogadore , died Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at Bonnie's Home Health Care in Rootstown She was born September 6, 1924 in Leechburg, PA to Russell and Mabel (Goodbread) Davis. She is survived by her brother: Richard (Betty) Davis of Kent, nephew, Richard (Judith) Davis of Mogadore; great nephew, Matthew R Davis of Kent She was...
Anne F. Langstaff
Mar 12, 2011
Anne F. Langstaff Anne F. Langstaff, 85, of Kent, died Saturday, March 12, 2011 at the Woodlands at Robinson. She was born March 15, 1925 in Cleveland, to Albert L. and Helen (Crawford) Federman. She was a longtime resident of Chagrin Falls, where she was a 58 year member of the Federated Church. She volunteered and participated in the Elder...
John James Michaels
Mar 10, 2011
John James Michaels John James Michaels, 88, of Kent, KSU Emeritus Professor of Technology passed away Thursday, March 10, 2011 at Altercare of Brimfield. He was born March 17, 1922 in Buffalo, NY to Michael and Mary Anna (Duciak) Michaels. He had resided in Kent since 1953. He served from April 1943 to February 1946 in WW II in the...
Anna Mary Shade
Mar 9, 2011
Anna Mary Shade Anna Mary Shade, 89, of Stow, died Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center in Akron. She was born September 3, 1921 in Steubenville to Walter and Agnes (McPherson) Aldridge. She enjoyed traveling and bingo. She will be remembered for her "fun punch" at the holiday parties. She is survived by her sons, Jeff...
Mary Frances Frisina
Mar 7, 2011
Mary Frances Frisina Mary Frances Frisina, born March 10, 1948 the daughter of Ellen M (Conrad) and Frank Amodio, died Monday, March 7, 2011 at Metro Health Medical Center in Cleveland. Mary attended Kent Roosevelt High School and was a graduate of Kent State University, receiving her master's degree in Clinical Psychology. She also pursued her doctorate in that field...
Lawrence "Larry" Graff
Mar 7, 2011
Lawrence C. "Larry" Graff, 72, of Bedford Hts. died Tuesday, March 7, 2011 at his residence. He was born September 13, 1938 in Ashtabula, OH to Lawrence R. and Esther Jean (Laird) Graff. He served in the U S Air Force. He loved to walk in the Metro Parks, enjoyed gardening and nature. He is survived by sisters: Caroline (Russell)...
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