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Janice  May Downey

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)...

Viola Pudloski

Viola Pudloski

Mar 6, 2011

Viola Marie Pudloski Viola Marie Pudloski, 92, of Kent, died Sunday, March 6, 2011, at Summa Western Reserve Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls. She was born January 28, 1919 in Kent, to Arthur and Sarah M. (Stonemetz) Rhodes. She was a member of United Methodist Church of Kent for 78 years. She is survived by her daughter, Kathryn Carano of Stow,...

Don  E. Gambaccini

Don E. Gambaccini

Feb 26, 2011

Don E. (Earle) Gambaccini Don E. (Earle) Gambaccini, 55, of Kent, died Saturday, February 26, 2011 at Essex Health Care of Tallmadge. He was born October 13, 1955 in Ravenna, to Donald D. and Francine M. (Gambaccini) Earle. Don was a 1974 graduate of Walsh Jesuit High School. He retired from the Columbus Schools and The Ohio State University as...

Fred  K. Griffin

Fred K. Griffin

Feb 25, 2011

Fred K. Griffin, 62, of Cuyahoga Falls, died Friday, February 25, 2011 at Akron City Hospital. He was born January 14, 1949 in Bay Village, to Gordon and JoAnne (Breckenridge) Griffin. Fred loved the Cleveland sports teams and spending time with his family. He enjoyed horses and worked as a groomer and trainer. He is survived by his mother, JoAnne...

Janice  May Downey

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)...

Viola Pudloski

Viola Pudloski

Mar 6, 2011

Viola Marie Pudloski Viola Marie Pudloski, 92, of Kent, died Sunday, March 6, 2011, at Summa Western Reserve Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls. She was born January 28, 1919 in Kent, to Arthur and Sarah M. (Stonemetz) Rhodes. She was a member of United Methodist Church of Kent for 78 years. She is survived by her daughter, Kathryn Carano of Stow,...

Don  E. Gambaccini

Don E. Gambaccini

Feb 26, 2011

Don E. (Earle) Gambaccini Don E. (Earle) Gambaccini, 55, of Kent, died Saturday, February 26, 2011 at Essex Health Care of Tallmadge. He was born October 13, 1955 in Ravenna, to Donald D. and Francine M. (Gambaccini) Earle. Don was a 1974 graduate of Walsh Jesuit High School. He retired from the Columbus Schools and The Ohio State University as...

Fred  K. Griffin

Fred K. Griffin

Feb 25, 2011

Fred K. Griffin, 62, of Cuyahoga Falls, died Friday, February 25, 2011 at Akron City Hospital. He was born January 14, 1949 in Bay Village, to Gordon and JoAnne (Breckenridge) Griffin. Fred loved the Cleveland sports teams and spending time with his family. He enjoyed horses and worked as a groomer and trainer. He is survived by his mother, JoAnne...

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