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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...

Ted  R. Lauck

Ted R. Lauck

Apr 17, 2019

Ted R. Lauck, a longtime resident of Franklin Township passed away at home on April 17, 2019, surrounded by his family. Ted was born September 30th, 1941 in Oak Park, Illinois to Fred and Merna (McDow) Lauck. Ted married Barbara Kennedy on October 12th, 1960 in Kent Ohio. Ted met Barbara at Brady Lake School in 1957 and rode his...

Lois Wornoff

Lois Wornoff

Apr 16, 2019

Lois Wornoff, age 71, of Kent, passed on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Hospice of Medina County, surrounded by her loved ones. Lois was born January 18, 1948 in Cleveland, to Alvin and Frances (Jan) Schempp. She was a member of St. Patrick Church in Kent. Lois worked as a Registered Nurse for over 40 years. Lois loved gardening, blowing...

Jeffrey  E. Parks

Jeffrey E. Parks

Apr 15, 2019

Jeffrey E. Parks, age 69, of Kent, died on Monday, April 15, 2019 at UH Portage Medical Center. Jeffrey was born September 21, 1949 in Akron, to James and Henrietta (Markway) Parks. Jeffrey was a veteran of the Army serving in Vietnam. He enjoyed the outdoors especially hunting, fishing and spending time on the mountain with his sons. Jeffrey loved...

Patricia  Lee Stevens

Patricia Lee Stevens

Apr 11, 2019

Patricia Lee Stevens beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away April 11, 2019. She was born on September 18, 1939 in Arnold, Pennsylvania to Robert Lee and Nita Margaret (Hancock Carney) Sinclair. She was employed by the Davey Tree Expert Company at the corporate of�ce between 1957 and 1986. She retired from Kent State University in 2001 after 14 years...

Robert  C. Martin

Robert C. Martin

Apr 9, 2019

Robert C. Martin, age 68, a long-time resident of Kent, passed away Tuesday April 9, 2019 at UH Portage Medical Center. He was born July 14, 1950 in Tiffin, Ohio and was the eldest son of Robert W. and Barbara J. Martin, also of Kent. From a very early age, Robert was fascinated with anything mechanical or electrical and liked...

Judith Frasher

Judith Frasher

Apr 5, 2019

Judith Elaine Frasher of Akron and Barnesville, Ohio passed away at the age of 70 on April 5, 2019 suddenly. She was born August 9, 1948 and graduated from Barnesville High School in 1966 and from the University of Ohio in 1970. She is proceeded in death by her father, William Frasher and mother, Martha Frasher Laney, sister Barbara Frasher...

Vincent  F. Linger

Vincent F. Linger

Apr 4, 2019

Vincent F. Linger, age 67, of Kent, died on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at UH Portage Medical Center. Vincent was born March 28, 1952 in Ravenna, to Clyde and Themis (Ganas) Linger. Vince was a great husband and provider of the family. He worked 27 years with Berry Global, he loved to cheer on the Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Indians,...

Alfred Earl Daigneau

Alfred Earl Daigneau

Apr 4, 2019

Alfred Earl "Buzz/Fred" Daigneau, 66, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 4, 2019 in an auto accident. Fred was a loving husband, father, and grandfather as well as a generous member of the community in Kent, Ohio and the surrounding areas. Fred was born in Akron, Ohio. He met the love of his life, Jean (Colpo) on a blind...

Justis  W. Rose

Justis W. Rose

Apr 1, 2019

Justis W. Rose, age 19, of Kent, passed away suddenly at home on Monday, April 1, 2019. Justis was born September 29, 1999 in Ft. Polk, LA to Thomas and Valerie (Gill) Rose. Justis graduated with honors from Field High School in 2018, where he excelled as a student and an athlete. He was a standout runner, receiving multiple letters...

Samuel  "Sam" Westover

Samuel "Sam" Westover

Mar 31, 2019

Sam Westover, 84, of Woodside Drive in Kent, passed away on Sunday, March 31st 2019 at the Western Reserve Hospice of UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. Born September 10, 1934 to Ruth Cartwright and Amos Westover in Altoona, PA. Sam married his wife Marietta Burket in 1952. The couple was married 66 years. Sam retired from Lamb Electric (Ametek)...

Gale  I. Rosenthal

Gale I. Rosenthal

Mar 31, 2019

Gale I. Rosenthal, age 69, of Tallmadge, died on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at Heather Knoll Retirement Village. Gale was born April 8, 1949 in Harrisburg, PA. She was an avid animal lover and was a member of many animal organizations. Gale loved to garden and enjoyed being outdoors. She is survived by son, Joe (Lasindra) Hamilton of Kent; sisters,...

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...

Ted  R. Lauck

Ted R. Lauck

Apr 17, 2019

Ted R. Lauck, a longtime resident of Franklin Township passed away at home on April 17, 2019, surrounded by his family. Ted was born September 30th, 1941 in Oak Park, Illinois to Fred and Merna (McDow) Lauck. Ted married Barbara Kennedy on October 12th, 1960 in Kent Ohio. Ted met Barbara at Brady Lake School in 1957 and rode his...

Lois Wornoff

Lois Wornoff

Apr 16, 2019

Lois Wornoff, age 71, of Kent, passed on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Hospice of Medina County, surrounded by her loved ones. Lois was born January 18, 1948 in Cleveland, to Alvin and Frances (Jan) Schempp. She was a member of St. Patrick Church in Kent. Lois worked as a Registered Nurse for over 40 years. Lois loved gardening, blowing...

Jeffrey  E. Parks

Jeffrey E. Parks

Apr 15, 2019

Jeffrey E. Parks, age 69, of Kent, died on Monday, April 15, 2019 at UH Portage Medical Center. Jeffrey was born September 21, 1949 in Akron, to James and Henrietta (Markway) Parks. Jeffrey was a veteran of the Army serving in Vietnam. He enjoyed the outdoors especially hunting, fishing and spending time on the mountain with his sons. Jeffrey loved...

Patricia  Lee Stevens

Patricia Lee Stevens

Apr 11, 2019

Patricia Lee Stevens beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away April 11, 2019. She was born on September 18, 1939 in Arnold, Pennsylvania to Robert Lee and Nita Margaret (Hancock Carney) Sinclair. She was employed by the Davey Tree Expert Company at the corporate of�ce between 1957 and 1986. She retired from Kent State University in 2001 after 14 years...

Robert  C. Martin

Robert C. Martin

Apr 9, 2019

Robert C. Martin, age 68, a long-time resident of Kent, passed away Tuesday April 9, 2019 at UH Portage Medical Center. He was born July 14, 1950 in Tiffin, Ohio and was the eldest son of Robert W. and Barbara J. Martin, also of Kent. From a very early age, Robert was fascinated with anything mechanical or electrical and liked...

Judith Frasher

Judith Frasher

Apr 5, 2019

Judith Elaine Frasher of Akron and Barnesville, Ohio passed away at the age of 70 on April 5, 2019 suddenly. She was born August 9, 1948 and graduated from Barnesville High School in 1966 and from the University of Ohio in 1970. She is proceeded in death by her father, William Frasher and mother, Martha Frasher Laney, sister Barbara Frasher...

Vincent  F. Linger

Vincent F. Linger

Apr 4, 2019

Vincent F. Linger, age 67, of Kent, died on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at UH Portage Medical Center. Vincent was born March 28, 1952 in Ravenna, to Clyde and Themis (Ganas) Linger. Vince was a great husband and provider of the family. He worked 27 years with Berry Global, he loved to cheer on the Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Indians,...

Alfred Earl Daigneau

Alfred Earl Daigneau

Apr 4, 2019

Alfred Earl "Buzz/Fred" Daigneau, 66, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 4, 2019 in an auto accident. Fred was a loving husband, father, and grandfather as well as a generous member of the community in Kent, Ohio and the surrounding areas. Fred was born in Akron, Ohio. He met the love of his life, Jean (Colpo) on a blind...

Justis  W. Rose

Justis W. Rose

Apr 1, 2019

Justis W. Rose, age 19, of Kent, passed away suddenly at home on Monday, April 1, 2019. Justis was born September 29, 1999 in Ft. Polk, LA to Thomas and Valerie (Gill) Rose. Justis graduated with honors from Field High School in 2018, where he excelled as a student and an athlete. He was a standout runner, receiving multiple letters...

Samuel  "Sam" Westover

Samuel "Sam" Westover

Mar 31, 2019

Sam Westover, 84, of Woodside Drive in Kent, passed away on Sunday, March 31st 2019 at the Western Reserve Hospice of UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. Born September 10, 1934 to Ruth Cartwright and Amos Westover in Altoona, PA. Sam married his wife Marietta Burket in 1952. The couple was married 66 years. Sam retired from Lamb Electric (Ametek)...

Gale  I. Rosenthal

Gale I. Rosenthal

Mar 31, 2019

Gale I. Rosenthal, age 69, of Tallmadge, died on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at Heather Knoll Retirement Village. Gale was born April 8, 1949 in Harrisburg, PA. She was an avid animal lover and was a member of many animal organizations. Gale loved to garden and enjoyed being outdoors. She is survived by son, Joe (Lasindra) Hamilton of Kent; sisters,...

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