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George A. Beery-Waliga

George A. Beery-Waliga

Jun 12, 2019

George left this earthly place to be with his dear son Alex and his beloved father Edgar.

Years ago a ship carrying the Beery family landed in America in 1727. In time they settled in Urbana, Ohio on a large country estate of great-grandfather George Beery.  A little boy was born to Stella and Edgar Beery on...

Mildred Louise Brown

Mildred Louise Brown

Jun 6, 2019

Mildred Louise Brown, age 79, of Kent, died on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at home.

Mildred was born September 13, 1939 in Kent to Frank and Florence Felton.

Mildred enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She spent many vacations in Florida, enjoying the sun and fishing with her husband. She also enjoyed...

Elsie M. Bard

Elsie M. Bard

Jun 3, 2019

Elsie M. Bard, age 91, of Kent, died on Monday, June 3, 2019 at Altercare of the Western Reserve in Stow.

Elsie was born November 14, 1927 in Kent, to Augustus and Wilmetta (Brown) Austin.

She is survived by daughters, Cathie Benko and Dorothy (Martin) Banks; granddaughters, Heidi (Tom Sorgie) Benko and Heather (Penack Inamdar)...

Mary Elaine Firzlaff

Mary Elaine Firzlaff

May 31, 2019

Mary E Firzlaff, formerly of Kent, died on Friday, May 31, 2019 at the Hudson Grande senior living community.  She was born on January 19, 1943 in Warren Ohio and grew up in Vienna Ohio.

She is survived by her sons Jeff Firzlaff and Doug (Lynn) Firzlaff and her granddaughters Katie and Ellie Firzlaff.  She was proceeded...

Velma  M. Strimple

Velma M. Strimple

May 21, 2019

Velma M. Strimple, age 89, of Kent, died on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at The Gables at Kent Ridge. Velma was born September 19, 1929 in Kent, to Gus and Angeline T. (D'Amico) Thomas. She atteneded Immaculate Conception Church in Ravenna. In 1970, Velma helped her husband, Reed establish the Strimple Christmas Tree Farm in Streetsboro providing Holiday Memories for...

Catherine  D. Hamilton

Catherine D. Hamilton

May 19, 2019

Catherine D. Hamilton, age 81, of Kent, died peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at the home of her daughter surrounded by family. Catherine was born December 22, 1937 in Granttown, WV to Joseph and Mary (Orlowski) Zieminski. She is survived by her daughters MaryAnne (Doug) Zeman, Susan (Michael) Stabilla, Catherine Hamilton Winters, Samantha Hamilton, Stacie Hamilton; sons, Charles (Irene)...

Marjorie N. Battaglia

Marjorie N. Battaglia

May 19, 2019

Marjorie N. Battaglia, age 94, of Ravenna, died on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Alter Care Transitional Care of Western Reserve.

Marjorie was born July 21, 1924 in Athens, to William and Lillian (Ney) Lohmier.

She is survived by her sons, Nick L. (Phyllis) Battaglia, Paul (Barb) Battaglia, Tom J. Battaglia, and Angelo A. Battaglia;...

Luella Blair

Luella Blair

May 14, 2019

MEMORIAL SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

July 20, 2019 11:00 A M.

United Church of Christ of Kent

1400 E. Main Street

Kent, Ohio 44240

Luella Blair, 98, of Kent, died Tuesday, May 14th at her home.

Born November 6, 1920, in Bath to Richard and Grace (Black) Shaw. She...

Alivia "Liv" Rae Juliana

Alivia "Liv" Rae Juliana

May 14, 2019

On Tuesday May 14, 2019 Heaven gained an Angel named Alivia "Liv" Rae Juliana. Liv was born in Phoenixville, PA on April 22, 2000 and is the daughter of Ralph and Marie Juliana. Raised in Malvern, PA. She was a 2018 graduate of Great Valley High School and she attended St. Francis University in Loretto, PA where she was a...

Audrey  I. Adler-Ailes

Audrey I. Adler-Ailes

May 13, 2019

AUDREY I. ADLER-AILES, who lived 84 amazing years, passed away May 13, 2019, surrounded by family. Beloved wife to Henry Ailes for 16 years. Loving mother to Keith (Judy); Dennis; and Machelle (Frank Maloney); adoring grandma to Tiffany, Brittany (Bret) Scarlavai, Garrett (Jennifer), Nicholas (Kelly), Nathan, Alexander, Zoe, and Noah; wonderful great grandma to Bryson, Liyah, Arwyn, Logan, Brynleigh, Corbin,...

Shirley Sommers

Shirley Sommers

May 7, 2019

Shirley Sommers of Kent, who lived 80 amazing years, died on May 7, 2019, at The Gables at Kent Ridge. Shirley was born June 30, 1938, in Kent. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church and Riverwood Community Chapel. Retired from Kent State University after more than 30 years, she worked in the Financial Aid, Math and Computer Science...

Thomas  Harry Fisher

Thomas Harry Fisher

May 7, 2019

Thomas Harry Fisher, 91, peacefully passed away at home on May 7, 2019. He was born June 10, 1927 to Edna and George Fisher in Kent, OH, was the third of five children and is a 1941 graduate of St. Patrick School and a 1945 graduate of Theodore Roosevelt High School. At the age of 16, he joined the Civil...

Annette  E. Kline

Annette E. Kline

May 7, 2019

Annette E. Murchison Kline, loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother, went to her eternal home on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at the age of 98. Annette was born on January 10, 1921 in Memphis, Tennessee, to Charles Lee and Emily (Jones) Murchison. She grew up in Akron, Ohio, and married the love of her life, Art Kline, on November...

Trudy Stanley

Trudy Stanley

May 6, 2019

Trudy Stanley, 78, was received to her eternal life in the early hours of May 6th with the grace and dignity with which she walked this life. She was surrounded by the love of all she adored. Trudy was born on September 1, 1940 to Robert and Naomi (Petrie) Davis. Trudy made her earthly home in Kent where she graduated...

Elizabeth  Hughes Heisa

Elizabeth Hughes Heisa

Apr 27, 2019

Elizabeth "Bette" Hughes Heisa, age 98, of Kent, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019. Elizabeth was born March 7, 1921, to Calvin and Ethel (Booth) Hughes in Ravenna. She graduated from Charlestown High School and the Oberlin School of Commerce in Oberlin, Ohio. For the duration of WW II, she was employed at the Ravenna Arsenal in the personnel...

Charlotte  Rae Anderson

Charlotte Rae Anderson

Apr 25, 2019

Charlotte Rae Anderson, age 68, of Kent, died on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at her home. Charlotte was born July 4, 1950 in Barberton, to Raymond and Esther (Bauer) Werstler. She was a member of St. Patrick Church in Kent. She is survived by her husband, Cecil Anderson of Kent; sons, Jonathan (Meghan) Anderson and Cecil J. (Lindsay) Anderson both...

Charles Franklin "Frank" Mullett

Charles Franklin "Frank" Mullett

Apr 25, 2019

Charles Franklin "Frank" Mullett II, of Streetsboro, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019 the day after the celebration of his 64th birthday. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Teresa Mullett; daughters, Angela Mullett, Kristina (James) Horak and Amanda (Alex) Colucci; grandchildren, Quentin Mullett, Lily, Maxwell and Grant Charles Horak; sisters, Candy (Norman) Troyer, Penny (Michael) Finegan,...

Mary Sziber

Mary Sziber

Apr 23, 2019

Mary Sziber, age 95, of Kent, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. Mary was born November 2, 1923 in Homorodu de Jos, Romania to Stefan and Maria (Haas) Majer. Mary was a survivor of World War II and the Russian Occupation of Romania and came to Kent in 1950. She was a member of St. Patrick Church. Mary enjoyed...

Edward  Paul Polack

Edward Paul Polack

Apr 22, 2019

Edward Paul Polack, of Kent, Ohio, passed away on April 22, 2019 at the age of 89. Ed is survived by his wife Eleanor, of Kent; sister, Helen Simko, of Barberton, OH; children Denise Sarfehjoo (Mohammad), of Cleveland, NM, Edward, of Atwater, OH, Hugh, of Mogadore, OH, Kathryn Hoffman, of Canal Fulton, OH, Sandra Osdyke, of Ravenna, OH, Kenneth (Beverly),...

Bart  Alan Nuber

Bart Alan Nuber

Apr 22, 2019

Bart Alan Nuber, age 48, of Streetsboro, died on Monday, April 22, 2019 at UH Portage Medical Center. Bart was born November 19, 1970 in Akron, to Jack and Claire Nuber. He was well known for his sense of humor, fun personality and his selflessness. He enjoyed playing volleyball, coaching softball for his daughters, and spending time with his family...

George A. Beery-Waliga

George A. Beery-Waliga

Jun 12, 2019

George left this earthly place to be with his dear son Alex and his beloved father Edgar.

Years ago a ship carrying the Beery family landed in America in 1727. In time they settled in Urbana, Ohio on a large country estate of great-grandfather George Beery.  A little boy was born to Stella and Edgar Beery on...

Mildred Louise Brown

Mildred Louise Brown

Jun 6, 2019

Mildred Louise Brown, age 79, of Kent, died on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at home.

Mildred was born September 13, 1939 in Kent to Frank and Florence Felton.

Mildred enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She spent many vacations in Florida, enjoying the sun and fishing with her husband. She also enjoyed...

Elsie M. Bard

Elsie M. Bard

Jun 3, 2019

Elsie M. Bard, age 91, of Kent, died on Monday, June 3, 2019 at Altercare of the Western Reserve in Stow.

Elsie was born November 14, 1927 in Kent, to Augustus and Wilmetta (Brown) Austin.

She is survived by daughters, Cathie Benko and Dorothy (Martin) Banks; granddaughters, Heidi (Tom Sorgie) Benko and Heather (Penack Inamdar)...

Mary Elaine Firzlaff

Mary Elaine Firzlaff

May 31, 2019

Mary E Firzlaff, formerly of Kent, died on Friday, May 31, 2019 at the Hudson Grande senior living community.  She was born on January 19, 1943 in Warren Ohio and grew up in Vienna Ohio.

She is survived by her sons Jeff Firzlaff and Doug (Lynn) Firzlaff and her granddaughters Katie and Ellie Firzlaff.  She was proceeded...

Velma  M. Strimple

Velma M. Strimple

May 21, 2019

Velma M. Strimple, age 89, of Kent, died on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at The Gables at Kent Ridge. Velma was born September 19, 1929 in Kent, to Gus and Angeline T. (D'Amico) Thomas. She atteneded Immaculate Conception Church in Ravenna. In 1970, Velma helped her husband, Reed establish the Strimple Christmas Tree Farm in Streetsboro providing Holiday Memories for...

Catherine  D. Hamilton

Catherine D. Hamilton

May 19, 2019

Catherine D. Hamilton, age 81, of Kent, died peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at the home of her daughter surrounded by family. Catherine was born December 22, 1937 in Granttown, WV to Joseph and Mary (Orlowski) Zieminski. She is survived by her daughters MaryAnne (Doug) Zeman, Susan (Michael) Stabilla, Catherine Hamilton Winters, Samantha Hamilton, Stacie Hamilton; sons, Charles (Irene)...

Marjorie N. Battaglia

Marjorie N. Battaglia

May 19, 2019

Marjorie N. Battaglia, age 94, of Ravenna, died on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Alter Care Transitional Care of Western Reserve.

Marjorie was born July 21, 1924 in Athens, to William and Lillian (Ney) Lohmier.

She is survived by her sons, Nick L. (Phyllis) Battaglia, Paul (Barb) Battaglia, Tom J. Battaglia, and Angelo A. Battaglia;...

Luella Blair

Luella Blair

May 14, 2019

MEMORIAL SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

July 20, 2019 11:00 A M.

United Church of Christ of Kent

1400 E. Main Street

Kent, Ohio 44240

Luella Blair, 98, of Kent, died Tuesday, May 14th at her home.

Born November 6, 1920, in Bath to Richard and Grace (Black) Shaw. She...

Alivia "Liv" Rae Juliana

Alivia "Liv" Rae Juliana

May 14, 2019

On Tuesday May 14, 2019 Heaven gained an Angel named Alivia "Liv" Rae Juliana. Liv was born in Phoenixville, PA on April 22, 2000 and is the daughter of Ralph and Marie Juliana. Raised in Malvern, PA. She was a 2018 graduate of Great Valley High School and she attended St. Francis University in Loretto, PA where she was a...

Audrey  I. Adler-Ailes

Audrey I. Adler-Ailes

May 13, 2019

AUDREY I. ADLER-AILES, who lived 84 amazing years, passed away May 13, 2019, surrounded by family. Beloved wife to Henry Ailes for 16 years. Loving mother to Keith (Judy); Dennis; and Machelle (Frank Maloney); adoring grandma to Tiffany, Brittany (Bret) Scarlavai, Garrett (Jennifer), Nicholas (Kelly), Nathan, Alexander, Zoe, and Noah; wonderful great grandma to Bryson, Liyah, Arwyn, Logan, Brynleigh, Corbin,...

Shirley Sommers

Shirley Sommers

May 7, 2019

Shirley Sommers of Kent, who lived 80 amazing years, died on May 7, 2019, at The Gables at Kent Ridge. Shirley was born June 30, 1938, in Kent. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church and Riverwood Community Chapel. Retired from Kent State University after more than 30 years, she worked in the Financial Aid, Math and Computer Science...

Thomas  Harry Fisher

Thomas Harry Fisher

May 7, 2019

Thomas Harry Fisher, 91, peacefully passed away at home on May 7, 2019. He was born June 10, 1927 to Edna and George Fisher in Kent, OH, was the third of five children and is a 1941 graduate of St. Patrick School and a 1945 graduate of Theodore Roosevelt High School. At the age of 16, he joined the Civil...

Annette  E. Kline

Annette E. Kline

May 7, 2019

Annette E. Murchison Kline, loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother, went to her eternal home on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at the age of 98. Annette was born on January 10, 1921 in Memphis, Tennessee, to Charles Lee and Emily (Jones) Murchison. She grew up in Akron, Ohio, and married the love of her life, Art Kline, on November...

Trudy Stanley

Trudy Stanley

May 6, 2019

Trudy Stanley, 78, was received to her eternal life in the early hours of May 6th with the grace and dignity with which she walked this life. She was surrounded by the love of all she adored. Trudy was born on September 1, 1940 to Robert and Naomi (Petrie) Davis. Trudy made her earthly home in Kent where she graduated...

Elizabeth  Hughes Heisa

Elizabeth Hughes Heisa

Apr 27, 2019

Elizabeth "Bette" Hughes Heisa, age 98, of Kent, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019. Elizabeth was born March 7, 1921, to Calvin and Ethel (Booth) Hughes in Ravenna. She graduated from Charlestown High School and the Oberlin School of Commerce in Oberlin, Ohio. For the duration of WW II, she was employed at the Ravenna Arsenal in the personnel...

Charlotte  Rae Anderson

Charlotte Rae Anderson

Apr 25, 2019

Charlotte Rae Anderson, age 68, of Kent, died on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at her home. Charlotte was born July 4, 1950 in Barberton, to Raymond and Esther (Bauer) Werstler. She was a member of St. Patrick Church in Kent. She is survived by her husband, Cecil Anderson of Kent; sons, Jonathan (Meghan) Anderson and Cecil J. (Lindsay) Anderson both...

Charles Franklin "Frank" Mullett

Charles Franklin "Frank" Mullett

Apr 25, 2019

Charles Franklin "Frank" Mullett II, of Streetsboro, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019 the day after the celebration of his 64th birthday. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Teresa Mullett; daughters, Angela Mullett, Kristina (James) Horak and Amanda (Alex) Colucci; grandchildren, Quentin Mullett, Lily, Maxwell and Grant Charles Horak; sisters, Candy (Norman) Troyer, Penny (Michael) Finegan,...

Mary Sziber

Mary Sziber

Apr 23, 2019

Mary Sziber, age 95, of Kent, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. Mary was born November 2, 1923 in Homorodu de Jos, Romania to Stefan and Maria (Haas) Majer. Mary was a survivor of World War II and the Russian Occupation of Romania and came to Kent in 1950. She was a member of St. Patrick Church. Mary enjoyed...

Edward  Paul Polack

Edward Paul Polack

Apr 22, 2019

Edward Paul Polack, of Kent, Ohio, passed away on April 22, 2019 at the age of 89. Ed is survived by his wife Eleanor, of Kent; sister, Helen Simko, of Barberton, OH; children Denise Sarfehjoo (Mohammad), of Cleveland, NM, Edward, of Atwater, OH, Hugh, of Mogadore, OH, Kathryn Hoffman, of Canal Fulton, OH, Sandra Osdyke, of Ravenna, OH, Kenneth (Beverly),...

Bart  Alan Nuber

Bart Alan Nuber

Apr 22, 2019

Bart Alan Nuber, age 48, of Streetsboro, died on Monday, April 22, 2019 at UH Portage Medical Center. Bart was born November 19, 1970 in Akron, to Jack and Claire Nuber. He was well known for his sense of humor, fun personality and his selflessness. He enjoyed playing volleyball, coaching softball for his daughters, and spending time with his family...

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