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Janice John
Sep 10, 2018
Janice John, 99, of Kent, passed away peacefully at home, Monday September 10, 2018. She was known to family and friends as "Grad," pronounced "Grahd," a name given by her granddaughter Cindy learning to say grandma. This affectionate name for Janice has remained for 40 years. She was born June 25, 1919 in Akron to George W. and Katie Doll...
Albert H. Smith
Sep 9, 2018
Albert H. Smith Jr., 95, of Kent, died Sunday, September 9, 2018, at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born August 23, 1923 in Adena, OH to Albert H. and Elizabeth (Hall) Smith. Albert retired after 31 years at Morse Controls in Hudson. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Kent for over 60 years, its...
Jane Ann Flower
Sep 1, 2018
Jane Ann Flower, 90, of Hudson Road, Kent, died Saturday, September 1, 2018, at University Hospital in Ravenna. Her last years were spent at Stow Glen Retirement Village in Stow, Ohio. Jane Ann was born February 29, 1928 in Kent to Bob and Marie (Hall) Redmond. A lifelong resident of Kent, she was a graduate of Roosevelt High School. Jane...
Robert Lewis Hilton
Aug 26, 2018
Robert Lewis Hilton, 92, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018 from natural causes. Bob was born June 26, 1926 in Shinnston, West Virginia to Blanch and Charles Hilton. He interrupted his senior year of high school to enter the Navy June 3, 1943, in order to help his family financially. He was stationed on the U.S.S. Register Destroyer Escort in...
Joseph Edwin Creary
Aug 24, 2018
Joseph Edwin Creary Jr., 81, of Kent, died Friday, August 24, 2018, at his home. He was born March 5, 1937 in Kent to Joseph Edwin and Margaret (Peters) Creary. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He retired from Martin Wheel in Tallmadge. He is survived by his wife, Donna (Messersmith); sister, Rosemarie Green of Florida; and nieces and nephews....
Betsy Julia Page
Aug 22, 2018
Betsy Julia Page, 68, of Kent, died peacefully in the presence of friends at the Woodlands at Robinson in Ravenna Wednesday, August 22, 2018. Betsy was a life long educator and spent the last 22 years teaching at Kent State University. She will be missed by her work colleagues and students. Betsy was a member of Kent State University Newman...
Kevin Friedman
Aug 20, 2018
Kevin James Friedman, loving son, inspirational brother, and comforting uncle was born October 2, 1959, and joined his parents W. Harry and Catherine Friedman in eternal rest on August 20, 2018. Kevin will forever be missed by brothers, Harry W. (Susan) of Ravenna, Steve (Cindy) of Ravenna, and Greg (Becky) of Amherst; sisters, Doris (Joe) Slade of Massillon, Betty Warnick...
Amanda Paige Way
Aug 19, 2018
Amanda Paige Way, 49, went home to the Lord on August 19, 2018. She was the beloved daughter of Robert and Patricia Way. She is survived by her parents; brothers, Roger (Laura) and Eric (Gwen); nephew, Ryan; and niece, Jessica. Amanda was a graduate of Happy Day schools. She participated at the local and state level in the Special Olympics....
Charles A. Hartley
Aug 17, 2018
Charles A. Hartley, 95, of Kent, died Friday, August 17, 2018, at The Briarwood in Stow. He was born January 13, 1923 in Kent to Claude M. and Kathryn (Kane) Hartley. He was a veteran of the Army during World War II. He worked as a mechanic for the Erie Railroad, Lampson and Sessions, and Davey Compressor. In the 1920's...
Josephine Leroy
Aug 16, 2018
Josephine N. LeRoy, 90, of Brady Lake, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018, at her home. She was born September 9, 1927 in Kent to Peter and Theresa (Filomena) DeCapito. She will be remembered most for her love of her children, grandchildren, and her home. She is survived by her daughters, Tina (Michael) Downs of Stow, Elzada (Bill) Rowe of...
Geraldine Lynn Baird
Aug 10, 2018
Jeri Baird (Geraldine L. Horvath) of Kent, Ohio passed away on August 10, 2018 with her family by her side. Jeri was born September 15, 1942. She was a proud life-long resident of Kent. She will be remembered lovingly by her husband, James Baird of Kent; daughters, Lori (Jim) Stone of Fairlawn and Julie (Jonathan) Fisher of Kent and Los...
Scott A. Hershiser
Aug 9, 2018
Scott Alden Hershiser passed from this earthly life on August 9, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 15, 1962 to William and Sally Hershiser, who survive him. He is also survived by his loving wife, Penny, sister, Susan (Glenn) Adair, nephews Zachary and Ross Adair, step-son Scott Mitchell, step-daughter Tara (Rob) Palladino, mother-in-law Judith Pfaff, step-grandchildren...
William T. Bush
Aug 9, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Bill announces his passing after a long battle with cancer at the age of 68. Born December 21,1949 to William J. and Anne Bush nee:Vitas in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the loving brother of Diane Dobek (Dan), Lynn Martinis (Dean), Cherished Uncle of Daniele Ibrahim (Steve), Diana Mousoulias (Greg), Dea Steinmetz...
Jane Evans Auld
Aug 5, 2018
Jane E. Auld of Kent, Ohio, died August 5, she was 79. Jane was the only daughter of Dr. William S. and Bernice Cole Evans of Smithfield, Ohio. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Thomas, and children, Evan Thomas of Kent, Caitlin Jane Livingston, (Geoff) of Arlington, Virginia and one granddaughter, Soleil Maya Livingston with whom she...
Tony T. Battaglia
Jul 31, 2018
Anthony T. 'Tony' Battaglia, 89, of Kent, died Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at his home. He was born August 22, 1928 in Kent, to Nick L. and Providenza (Puleo) Battaglia. He was the owner of Kent Produce and Nick Battaglia & Sons Greenhouse for many years. Tony enjoyed and devoted all of his time to his family. A hard working...
William Allan Mcmullen
Jul 28, 2018
William McMullen, 60, of Brady Lake, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 28, 2018, after a courageous 16 months battle with cancer. He was born June 30, 1958 in Ravenna, to Walter and Connie (Grafton) McMullen. Bill lived in Ohio for most of his life while living in California for a short time. Bill started roofing...
Frances Barnby
Jul 27, 2018
Frances Barnby, 92, of Kent, died Friday, July 27, 2018, at Altercare of Brimfield. She was born September 15, 1925 in Akron, OH to the late Joe and Sophie Kalinowski. She is survived by her grandson, Tim Barnby of Lee's Summit, MO, grandson Chuck Dague and granddaughter Tina Hardin of Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, George...
Shirley J. Graham
Jul 25, 2018
Shirley J. Kuzio Graham, 72, of Kent, formerly of West Middlesex, PA, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Tidewell Hospice in Sarasota, FL. Shirley was born in Sharon, PA on March 28, 1946, a daughter of Michael and Helen Hnida Kuzio. She was a 1964 graduate of West Middlesex High School. She received a bachelor's degree in 1968...
Steven Paul Andrei
Jul 22, 2018
Steven Paul Andrei, 50, of Ravenna, died Sunday, July 22, 2018, at UH Portage Medical Center. He was born July 28, 1967 in Ravenna, to Carl and Carole Jean (Jakubec) Andrei. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ravenna. Steve was an avid body builder and was a repeat winner of the Mr. Ohio Bodybuilding title. During...
Keith Carol Olear
Jul 21, 2018
Keith Carol Olear, 71, of Cuyahoga Falls, died Saturday, July 21, 2018, at Woodlands at Robinson. He was born December 17, 1946 in Akron, to John and Vida (Roberts) Olear. Keith was a veteran of the Army during the Vietnam war. He loved to hunt and enjoyed the great outdoors. He is survived by sister, Karen (David) McMillion of Kent;...
Janice John
Sep 10, 2018
Janice John, 99, of Kent, passed away peacefully at home, Monday September 10, 2018. She was known to family and friends as "Grad," pronounced "Grahd," a name given by her granddaughter Cindy learning to say grandma. This affectionate name for Janice has remained for 40 years. She was born June 25, 1919 in Akron to George W. and Katie Doll...
Albert H. Smith
Sep 9, 2018
Albert H. Smith Jr., 95, of Kent, died Sunday, September 9, 2018, at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born August 23, 1923 in Adena, OH to Albert H. and Elizabeth (Hall) Smith. Albert retired after 31 years at Morse Controls in Hudson. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Kent for over 60 years, its...
Jane Ann Flower
Sep 1, 2018
Jane Ann Flower, 90, of Hudson Road, Kent, died Saturday, September 1, 2018, at University Hospital in Ravenna. Her last years were spent at Stow Glen Retirement Village in Stow, Ohio. Jane Ann was born February 29, 1928 in Kent to Bob and Marie (Hall) Redmond. A lifelong resident of Kent, she was a graduate of Roosevelt High School. Jane...
Robert Lewis Hilton
Aug 26, 2018
Robert Lewis Hilton, 92, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018 from natural causes. Bob was born June 26, 1926 in Shinnston, West Virginia to Blanch and Charles Hilton. He interrupted his senior year of high school to enter the Navy June 3, 1943, in order to help his family financially. He was stationed on the U.S.S. Register Destroyer Escort in...
Joseph Edwin Creary
Aug 24, 2018
Joseph Edwin Creary Jr., 81, of Kent, died Friday, August 24, 2018, at his home. He was born March 5, 1937 in Kent to Joseph Edwin and Margaret (Peters) Creary. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He retired from Martin Wheel in Tallmadge. He is survived by his wife, Donna (Messersmith); sister, Rosemarie Green of Florida; and nieces and nephews....
Betsy Julia Page
Aug 22, 2018
Betsy Julia Page, 68, of Kent, died peacefully in the presence of friends at the Woodlands at Robinson in Ravenna Wednesday, August 22, 2018. Betsy was a life long educator and spent the last 22 years teaching at Kent State University. She will be missed by her work colleagues and students. Betsy was a member of Kent State University Newman...
Kevin Friedman
Aug 20, 2018
Kevin James Friedman, loving son, inspirational brother, and comforting uncle was born October 2, 1959, and joined his parents W. Harry and Catherine Friedman in eternal rest on August 20, 2018. Kevin will forever be missed by brothers, Harry W. (Susan) of Ravenna, Steve (Cindy) of Ravenna, and Greg (Becky) of Amherst; sisters, Doris (Joe) Slade of Massillon, Betty Warnick...
Amanda Paige Way
Aug 19, 2018
Amanda Paige Way, 49, went home to the Lord on August 19, 2018. She was the beloved daughter of Robert and Patricia Way. She is survived by her parents; brothers, Roger (Laura) and Eric (Gwen); nephew, Ryan; and niece, Jessica. Amanda was a graduate of Happy Day schools. She participated at the local and state level in the Special Olympics....
Charles A. Hartley
Aug 17, 2018
Charles A. Hartley, 95, of Kent, died Friday, August 17, 2018, at The Briarwood in Stow. He was born January 13, 1923 in Kent to Claude M. and Kathryn (Kane) Hartley. He was a veteran of the Army during World War II. He worked as a mechanic for the Erie Railroad, Lampson and Sessions, and Davey Compressor. In the 1920's...
Josephine Leroy
Aug 16, 2018
Josephine N. LeRoy, 90, of Brady Lake, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018, at her home. She was born September 9, 1927 in Kent to Peter and Theresa (Filomena) DeCapito. She will be remembered most for her love of her children, grandchildren, and her home. She is survived by her daughters, Tina (Michael) Downs of Stow, Elzada (Bill) Rowe of...
Geraldine Lynn Baird
Aug 10, 2018
Jeri Baird (Geraldine L. Horvath) of Kent, Ohio passed away on August 10, 2018 with her family by her side. Jeri was born September 15, 1942. She was a proud life-long resident of Kent. She will be remembered lovingly by her husband, James Baird of Kent; daughters, Lori (Jim) Stone of Fairlawn and Julie (Jonathan) Fisher of Kent and Los...
Scott A. Hershiser
Aug 9, 2018
Scott Alden Hershiser passed from this earthly life on August 9, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 15, 1962 to William and Sally Hershiser, who survive him. He is also survived by his loving wife, Penny, sister, Susan (Glenn) Adair, nephews Zachary and Ross Adair, step-son Scott Mitchell, step-daughter Tara (Rob) Palladino, mother-in-law Judith Pfaff, step-grandchildren...
William T. Bush
Aug 9, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Bill announces his passing after a long battle with cancer at the age of 68. Born December 21,1949 to William J. and Anne Bush nee:Vitas in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the loving brother of Diane Dobek (Dan), Lynn Martinis (Dean), Cherished Uncle of Daniele Ibrahim (Steve), Diana Mousoulias (Greg), Dea Steinmetz...
Jane Evans Auld
Aug 5, 2018
Jane E. Auld of Kent, Ohio, died August 5, she was 79. Jane was the only daughter of Dr. William S. and Bernice Cole Evans of Smithfield, Ohio. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Thomas, and children, Evan Thomas of Kent, Caitlin Jane Livingston, (Geoff) of Arlington, Virginia and one granddaughter, Soleil Maya Livingston with whom she...
Tony T. Battaglia
Jul 31, 2018
Anthony T. 'Tony' Battaglia, 89, of Kent, died Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at his home. He was born August 22, 1928 in Kent, to Nick L. and Providenza (Puleo) Battaglia. He was the owner of Kent Produce and Nick Battaglia & Sons Greenhouse for many years. Tony enjoyed and devoted all of his time to his family. A hard working...
William Allan Mcmullen
Jul 28, 2018
William McMullen, 60, of Brady Lake, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 28, 2018, after a courageous 16 months battle with cancer. He was born June 30, 1958 in Ravenna, to Walter and Connie (Grafton) McMullen. Bill lived in Ohio for most of his life while living in California for a short time. Bill started roofing...
Frances Barnby
Jul 27, 2018
Frances Barnby, 92, of Kent, died Friday, July 27, 2018, at Altercare of Brimfield. She was born September 15, 1925 in Akron, OH to the late Joe and Sophie Kalinowski. She is survived by her grandson, Tim Barnby of Lee's Summit, MO, grandson Chuck Dague and granddaughter Tina Hardin of Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, George...
Shirley J. Graham
Jul 25, 2018
Shirley J. Kuzio Graham, 72, of Kent, formerly of West Middlesex, PA, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Tidewell Hospice in Sarasota, FL. Shirley was born in Sharon, PA on March 28, 1946, a daughter of Michael and Helen Hnida Kuzio. She was a 1964 graduate of West Middlesex High School. She received a bachelor's degree in 1968...
Steven Paul Andrei
Jul 22, 2018
Steven Paul Andrei, 50, of Ravenna, died Sunday, July 22, 2018, at UH Portage Medical Center. He was born July 28, 1967 in Ravenna, to Carl and Carole Jean (Jakubec) Andrei. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ravenna. Steve was an avid body builder and was a repeat winner of the Mr. Ohio Bodybuilding title. During...
Keith Carol Olear
Jul 21, 2018
Keith Carol Olear, 71, of Cuyahoga Falls, died Saturday, July 21, 2018, at Woodlands at Robinson. He was born December 17, 1946 in Akron, to John and Vida (Roberts) Olear. Keith was a veteran of the Army during the Vietnam war. He loved to hunt and enjoyed the great outdoors. He is survived by sister, Karen (David) McMillion of Kent;...
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