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Theresa Arkel Vogel
Mar 30, 2019
Theresa Arkel Vogel, age 83, of Surprise, AZ, died on Saturday, March 30, 2019 in Surprise, Arizona and now rests peacefully in the arms of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Theresa was born in Kent, Ohio to James and Jane (Randall) Caniglia. She was a wonderful wife for over 45 years to her beloved husband, John Vogel and a loving mother...
Lynn M. Totten
Mar 29, 2019
Lynn M. Totten, age 69, of Kent, died on Friday, March 29, 2019 at her home. Lynn was born November 9, 1949 in Richmond, VA to Elbert "Bert" John and Jean (Webb) Julian. She owned and operated Lynn's Market on Route 59 in Ravenna. She is survived by her husband, Christopher Totten; son, Maxx Totten of Kent; daughter, Jennifer (Daniel)...
Becky Brittain
Mar 27, 2019
Becky Brittain passed away peacefully at the age of 77 on March 27th following a recent diagnosis of cancer. She was born December 3rd, 1941 in Ravenna to Don and Lena (Drago) Brittain. Her life-long passion for water and swimming was born from treatment she needed as a child with polio, a disease she would not wish upon anyone else,...
Thomas "Pap" Yurkovich
Mar 27, 2019
Thomas "Pap" Yurkovich, age 81, of Kent, died on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at UH Portage Medical Center. Thomas was born January 15, 1938 in Ellsworth, PA to Peter and Barbara Yurkovich. He loved his family gatherings. Going to see the grandchildren play baseball, soccer, and golf. Avid golfer, being outdoors gardening, hunting and fishing. He had a artistic side...
Jeane M. Wolcott
Mar 25, 2019
Lieutenant Colonel Jeane M. Wolcott, USA retired 89. Died on Monday, March 25, 2019. Jeane was born Sept. 20, 1929 in Kent, Ohio to Oliver and Dorothy Wolcott. Jeane graduated from Kent Roosevelt, H.S. and K.S.U. Jeane enlisted in the army and rose from recruit to Master Sergeant then to Lieutenant Colonel. She served in Yokohama, Japan; Seoul, South Korea;...
Theodoric H. Smith
Mar 25, 2019
Theodoric "Ted" Smith, age 94, of Delaware, OH, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 25, 2019 and went home to be with Jesus Christ, his personal savior. He was born June 26, 1924 in Republic, Ohio to Wilma Virginia Kinsey Smith and Harold Aiken Smith. He attended grade school District 8 in Norwalk and graduated from Norwalk High School in...
Wilda Lee Hall
Mar 24, 2019
Wilda Lee Hall, 81, of Stow, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, March 24, 2019. She was born to Robert and Helen Fulton on May 11, 1937 in Akron. She is dearly missed by her loved ones, who celebrate the fact that she is at peace with her creator. Wilda was a "people person," and was never afraid...
Helen Louise Meluch
Mar 23, 2019
Helen Louise Meluch, age 93, of Kent, died on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Akron City Hospital. Helen was born March 24, 1925 in Charlestown, to Theodore and Helen (Richards) Shade. She was a member of the Kent United Methodist Church. Helen was a member of 4-H and Kent Fireflies. She enjoyed ballroom dancing, bowling, traveling, sewing and needle work....
Diane Van Atta
Mar 23, 2019
Diane (Mudrich) Van Atta passed peacefully on March 23rd, 2019. Born December 8th, 1947 in Gary, Indiana to Daniel Mudrich, Sr. and Helen (Brancyk) Mudrich. She graduated from Lew Wallace High School in 1964 and loved home economics, especially sewing. Having a meticulous eye for detail and organization, she became a legal secretary and very skilled at shorthand and typing....
Marie E. Elkins
Mar 23, 2019
Marie Ellen Elkins, 68, of Kent, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at UH Medical Center in Ravenna, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 3, 1951 in Ravenna, to Clarence and Gladys (Delin) Longstreth. She a talented artist and published author. She enjoyed spending time with loved ones, providing meals for her neighbors, and working...
Marcia Cooke White
Mar 17, 2019
Marcia Cooke White, 69, of Kent, Ohio passed away on March 17, 2019 after a long-fought battle with T-Cell Lymphoma. Marcia was born to parents Helen Paser Cooke and Herbert Cooke in Wilmington, Delaware, and she grew up in Webster, New York. Marcia graduated from R.L. Thomas High School in 1967. Marcia graduated from Kent State University in 1972 with...
Carmen Louise Wanacheck
Mar 15, 2019
Carmen Louise Wanacheck, age 86, of Kent, died on Friday, March 15, 2019 at The Gables at Kent Ridge. Carmen was born December 4, 1932 in Sharon, PA to Bonifacio and Pauline (Olalde) Suso. Carmen managed the Beauty Salon at O'Neil's for 29 years and continued her work at the Sleek Hair Salon both in Stow until she retired in...
Sydney "Syd" Joseph Krause
Mar 9, 2019
Sydney "Syd" Joseph Krause, age 93, of Kent, died on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Brookdale Senior Living in Ravenna. Sydney was born July 22, 1925 in Paterson, NJ to Isaac and Bessie (Cohen) Krause. Both worked in textiles, his father was a warper, and mother was gifted as a cuff-setter. World War II veteran, serving in the Combat Infantry...
Leonard M. Lacy
Mar 7, 2019
Leonard Lacy, age 93, of Kent, died on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at Autumnwood Nursing and Rehabilitation. Leonard was born August 21, 1925 in Kent, to John and Edith (Manes) Lacy. He is survived by his wife, Pat Lacy; son, Doug (Linda) Lacy; daughter, Debbie Lacy; step-sons, David (Mia) Barber, and Rick (Karen Combs) Barber; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; many...
Joann C. Schneider
Mar 2, 2019
JOANN CLAIRE (PICKENS) SCHNEIDER Born November 25, 1926, in Panama City, Florida Joann Claire (Pickens) Schneider, 92, of Brimfield died Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Altercare of Brimfield. Married to Oliver J. Schneider on August 6, 1949, at Immaculate Conception Church in Ravenna, Ohio. Joann is survived by her four children: Oliver J. "Jack" (Barbara) Schneider Jr., Ruth (David) Alger,...
Beverly Louise Wagner
Feb 28, 2019
Beverly Louise Wagner, age 71, of Kent, died on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Kent Health Care. Beverly was born September 11, 1947 in Cleveland, to Russell and Elsie (Toth) Hill. She was a member of St. Patrick Church in Kent, where she served as Office Manager for over 30 years. Bev was an avid bowler, bridge player, enjoyed cross...
Roberta Ann Seeman
Feb 27, 2019
Roberta Ann Seeman, age 80, of Kent, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 27, 2019. Roberta was born September 7, 1938 in Ravenna, to Robert and Ida (Snodgrass) Wise. She is survived by husband, Gerald Seeman; daughters, Theresa Testa of Ravenna, Diane (Tony) Smith of Kent and Patricia "Trish" Hogan of Kent; grandchildren, Jennifer Moll, Matthew Smith, Mitchell Smith,...
Betty Jean Leblanc
Feb 26, 2019
Betty Jean LeBlanc, age 90, of Kent and formerly of Stow, passed peacefully on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. Betty was born October 31, 1928 in Spencer, WV to Jason and Mildred (Smith) Hoff. She was a member of the Twin Falls United Methodist Church in Munroe Falls. She formerly owned House of Crafts in Cuyahoga Falls and was a long-time...
Michael Scott Evans
Feb 25, 2019
Michael Scott Evans, age 60, of Kent, died on Monday, February 25, 2019 at University Hospital of Cleveland. Michael was born December 20, 1958 in Parkersburg, WV to Tommie and Wanda Evans. Graduate of Kent Roosevelt class of 1977. U.S. Army veteran. Retired from Chrysler. He is survived by his sons, Michael Evans (mother, Patricia Bunch), Tomi Evans, and Billy...
Thomas Dale Creech
Feb 23, 2019
Thomas Dale Creech was born on November 26, 1957. He was raised in South Euclid, Ohio, attending Charles F. Brush High School. Tom served in the U.S. Navy from 1977-1980 on the USS Badger (FF-1071). He married Martha (nee Staudt) on June 29, 1988, with whom he had three daughters- Annie, Sandra, and Mary. Tom worked and was a well...
Theresa Arkel Vogel
Mar 30, 2019
Theresa Arkel Vogel, age 83, of Surprise, AZ, died on Saturday, March 30, 2019 in Surprise, Arizona and now rests peacefully in the arms of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Theresa was born in Kent, Ohio to James and Jane (Randall) Caniglia. She was a wonderful wife for over 45 years to her beloved husband, John Vogel and a loving mother...
Lynn M. Totten
Mar 29, 2019
Lynn M. Totten, age 69, of Kent, died on Friday, March 29, 2019 at her home. Lynn was born November 9, 1949 in Richmond, VA to Elbert "Bert" John and Jean (Webb) Julian. She owned and operated Lynn's Market on Route 59 in Ravenna. She is survived by her husband, Christopher Totten; son, Maxx Totten of Kent; daughter, Jennifer (Daniel)...
Becky Brittain
Mar 27, 2019
Becky Brittain passed away peacefully at the age of 77 on March 27th following a recent diagnosis of cancer. She was born December 3rd, 1941 in Ravenna to Don and Lena (Drago) Brittain. Her life-long passion for water and swimming was born from treatment she needed as a child with polio, a disease she would not wish upon anyone else,...
Thomas "Pap" Yurkovich
Mar 27, 2019
Thomas "Pap" Yurkovich, age 81, of Kent, died on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at UH Portage Medical Center. Thomas was born January 15, 1938 in Ellsworth, PA to Peter and Barbara Yurkovich. He loved his family gatherings. Going to see the grandchildren play baseball, soccer, and golf. Avid golfer, being outdoors gardening, hunting and fishing. He had a artistic side...
Jeane M. Wolcott
Mar 25, 2019
Lieutenant Colonel Jeane M. Wolcott, USA retired 89. Died on Monday, March 25, 2019. Jeane was born Sept. 20, 1929 in Kent, Ohio to Oliver and Dorothy Wolcott. Jeane graduated from Kent Roosevelt, H.S. and K.S.U. Jeane enlisted in the army and rose from recruit to Master Sergeant then to Lieutenant Colonel. She served in Yokohama, Japan; Seoul, South Korea;...
Theodoric H. Smith
Mar 25, 2019
Theodoric "Ted" Smith, age 94, of Delaware, OH, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 25, 2019 and went home to be with Jesus Christ, his personal savior. He was born June 26, 1924 in Republic, Ohio to Wilma Virginia Kinsey Smith and Harold Aiken Smith. He attended grade school District 8 in Norwalk and graduated from Norwalk High School in...
Wilda Lee Hall
Mar 24, 2019
Wilda Lee Hall, 81, of Stow, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, March 24, 2019. She was born to Robert and Helen Fulton on May 11, 1937 in Akron. She is dearly missed by her loved ones, who celebrate the fact that she is at peace with her creator. Wilda was a "people person," and was never afraid...
Helen Louise Meluch
Mar 23, 2019
Helen Louise Meluch, age 93, of Kent, died on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Akron City Hospital. Helen was born March 24, 1925 in Charlestown, to Theodore and Helen (Richards) Shade. She was a member of the Kent United Methodist Church. Helen was a member of 4-H and Kent Fireflies. She enjoyed ballroom dancing, bowling, traveling, sewing and needle work....
Diane Van Atta
Mar 23, 2019
Diane (Mudrich) Van Atta passed peacefully on March 23rd, 2019. Born December 8th, 1947 in Gary, Indiana to Daniel Mudrich, Sr. and Helen (Brancyk) Mudrich. She graduated from Lew Wallace High School in 1964 and loved home economics, especially sewing. Having a meticulous eye for detail and organization, she became a legal secretary and very skilled at shorthand and typing....
Marie E. Elkins
Mar 23, 2019
Marie Ellen Elkins, 68, of Kent, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at UH Medical Center in Ravenna, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 3, 1951 in Ravenna, to Clarence and Gladys (Delin) Longstreth. She a talented artist and published author. She enjoyed spending time with loved ones, providing meals for her neighbors, and working...
Marcia Cooke White
Mar 17, 2019
Marcia Cooke White, 69, of Kent, Ohio passed away on March 17, 2019 after a long-fought battle with T-Cell Lymphoma. Marcia was born to parents Helen Paser Cooke and Herbert Cooke in Wilmington, Delaware, and she grew up in Webster, New York. Marcia graduated from R.L. Thomas High School in 1967. Marcia graduated from Kent State University in 1972 with...
Carmen Louise Wanacheck
Mar 15, 2019
Carmen Louise Wanacheck, age 86, of Kent, died on Friday, March 15, 2019 at The Gables at Kent Ridge. Carmen was born December 4, 1932 in Sharon, PA to Bonifacio and Pauline (Olalde) Suso. Carmen managed the Beauty Salon at O'Neil's for 29 years and continued her work at the Sleek Hair Salon both in Stow until she retired in...
Sydney "Syd" Joseph Krause
Mar 9, 2019
Sydney "Syd" Joseph Krause, age 93, of Kent, died on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Brookdale Senior Living in Ravenna. Sydney was born July 22, 1925 in Paterson, NJ to Isaac and Bessie (Cohen) Krause. Both worked in textiles, his father was a warper, and mother was gifted as a cuff-setter. World War II veteran, serving in the Combat Infantry...
Leonard M. Lacy
Mar 7, 2019
Leonard Lacy, age 93, of Kent, died on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at Autumnwood Nursing and Rehabilitation. Leonard was born August 21, 1925 in Kent, to John and Edith (Manes) Lacy. He is survived by his wife, Pat Lacy; son, Doug (Linda) Lacy; daughter, Debbie Lacy; step-sons, David (Mia) Barber, and Rick (Karen Combs) Barber; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; many...
Joann C. Schneider
Mar 2, 2019
JOANN CLAIRE (PICKENS) SCHNEIDER Born November 25, 1926, in Panama City, Florida Joann Claire (Pickens) Schneider, 92, of Brimfield died Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Altercare of Brimfield. Married to Oliver J. Schneider on August 6, 1949, at Immaculate Conception Church in Ravenna, Ohio. Joann is survived by her four children: Oliver J. "Jack" (Barbara) Schneider Jr., Ruth (David) Alger,...
Beverly Louise Wagner
Feb 28, 2019
Beverly Louise Wagner, age 71, of Kent, died on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Kent Health Care. Beverly was born September 11, 1947 in Cleveland, to Russell and Elsie (Toth) Hill. She was a member of St. Patrick Church in Kent, where she served as Office Manager for over 30 years. Bev was an avid bowler, bridge player, enjoyed cross...
Roberta Ann Seeman
Feb 27, 2019
Roberta Ann Seeman, age 80, of Kent, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 27, 2019. Roberta was born September 7, 1938 in Ravenna, to Robert and Ida (Snodgrass) Wise. She is survived by husband, Gerald Seeman; daughters, Theresa Testa of Ravenna, Diane (Tony) Smith of Kent and Patricia "Trish" Hogan of Kent; grandchildren, Jennifer Moll, Matthew Smith, Mitchell Smith,...
Betty Jean Leblanc
Feb 26, 2019
Betty Jean LeBlanc, age 90, of Kent and formerly of Stow, passed peacefully on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. Betty was born October 31, 1928 in Spencer, WV to Jason and Mildred (Smith) Hoff. She was a member of the Twin Falls United Methodist Church in Munroe Falls. She formerly owned House of Crafts in Cuyahoga Falls and was a long-time...
Michael Scott Evans
Feb 25, 2019
Michael Scott Evans, age 60, of Kent, died on Monday, February 25, 2019 at University Hospital of Cleveland. Michael was born December 20, 1958 in Parkersburg, WV to Tommie and Wanda Evans. Graduate of Kent Roosevelt class of 1977. U.S. Army veteran. Retired from Chrysler. He is survived by his sons, Michael Evans (mother, Patricia Bunch), Tomi Evans, and Billy...
Thomas Dale Creech
Feb 23, 2019
Thomas Dale Creech was born on November 26, 1957. He was raised in South Euclid, Ohio, attending Charles F. Brush High School. Tom served in the U.S. Navy from 1977-1980 on the USS Badger (FF-1071). He married Martha (nee Staudt) on June 29, 1988, with whom he had three daughters- Annie, Sandra, and Mary. Tom worked and was a well...
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