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Carol  A. Grams

Carol A. Grams

Feb 12, 2018

Carol A. Grams, 74, of Streetsboro, died Monday, February 12, 2018, at her home in Streetsboro. She was born April 12, 1943 in Clinton, IA to the late Larry and Betty J. (Gonnerman) Foster. She was a member of St. Patrick Church in Kent and Portage Parkinson Group. She is survived by her husband, Ronald Grams, whom she married on...

Pamela  J. Yerich

Pamela J. Yerich

Feb 9, 2018

Pamela J. Yerich, 55, of Kent, died Friday, February 9, 2018. She was born April 18, 1962 in Bakersfield, CA; moving to Lorain County as a child she attended Midview H.S. in Grafton. Pam was a dedicated employee of Walmart for 25 years, a loyal Browns & Indians fan and a lover of animals; especially her dog Bennie. She was...

Jeanette Felton

Jeanette Felton

Feb 4, 2018

After a long and wonderful life filled with family and love, Jeanette (Antonelli) Felton of Rootstown passed peacefully in her sleep on February 4, 2018. Jeanette was born March 23, 1935 to Julia and Ascenzo Antonelli of Kent, OH. She attended Kent City Schools and growing up was a faithful member of St. Patrick's Church of Kent. On June 1,...

Neita  C. Griggy

Neita C. Griggy

Jan 30, 2018

Neita C. Griggy, 96, of Kent, died Tuesday, January 30th, 2018, at Altercare of Brimfield. She was born April 20th, 1921 in Wilkes-Barre, PA to the late Ira and Julia (Penrose) Starsil. Neita was a retail clerk at Fisher Brothers Dry Goods. She is survived by her son, Jack Griggy; step-grandsons, Michael Bauman, and B.J. Bauman. She was preceded in...

Albert  "Jack" Arrington

Albert "Jack" Arrington

Jan 26, 2018

Albert B."Jack" Arrington, 90, of Munroe Falls, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2018, at Mulberry Gardens Retirement and Assisted Living Center. He was born February 6, 1927 in Bluefield, VA to Albert D. and Trusby L. (Matthews) Arrington. Jack enjoyed woodworking, working in his garage and yard, ballroom dancing, and bowling. He also loved travelling, especially on cruises with...

Amy M. Harmon Crookston

Amy M. Harmon Crookston

Jan 26, 2018

Amy M. (Harmon) Crookston, 44, of Akron, died Friday, January 26, 2018 after a lengthy illness. She was born September 23, 1973 in Ravenna, to the late Marvin C. and Lois Dorine (Shellhorn) Harmon. She is survived by her daughter, Rane Crookston of Akron; brothers, David (Missy) Harmon of Brimfield, Mark (Linda) Harmon of Stow, and Scott Harmon of Wintersville....

Patricia  A. Gandee

Patricia A. Gandee

Jan 22, 2018

Patricia Allen Gandee, 58, our dearly beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend to all she touched, of Randolph Township, passed away on Monday, January 22nd, 2018, after a long and courageous 6 year battle with breast cancer. She was born May 23rd, 1959 in Akron, to William Charles and Dorothy Ann (Thomas) Allen. Patty, "PJ", worked 30 years...

Richard  Williams Gressard

Richard Williams Gressard

Jan 20, 2018

Richard Williams Gressard of Kent, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018 after a short illness. He was born July 18, 1952 to William M and Margaret Fageol Gressard and was a graduate of Kent State University High School and Kent State University. He was president and owner of The Tavern At Twin Lakes for the past 30 years. It was...

Jerry Evans

Jerry Evans

Jan 19, 2018

Jerry Evans, 84, of Millersburg, died Friday, January 19, 2018, at Pomerene Hospital in Millersburg. He was born June 10, 1933 in Belmont County, to Daniel L. and Georgianna (McMillen) Evans. He was a veteran of the Army during the Korean War. He is survived by sister, Kathryn Lucken of Kent; brother-in-law, Robert Wingard of Kent. He was preceded in...

Kenneth  Gordon Bellamy,

Kenneth Gordon Bellamy,

Jan 17, 2018

Kenneth Gordon Bellamy, 73, of St. Petersburg, FL, died Wednesday, January 17th, 2018, at Akron General Hospital in Akron. He was born July 12th, 1944 in Gadsden, AL to James Bellamy and Martha (Tidwell) McCutcheon. He proudly served his country as a member of The United States Army 101st Airborne. He is survived by his sons, Kenneth Gordon (Monica) Bellamy...

Louis  Anthony Penzera

Louis Anthony Penzera

Jan 15, 2018

Louis Anthony Penzera, 76, of Rootstown, died Monday, January 15, 2018, at UH Portage Medical Center. He was born October 5, 1941 in Greensburg, PA to Anthony and Mary (Emanuel) Penzera. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and his Harley's. Louie loved to travel and spend time with his family. He loved to play the guitar and was a member of...

Judy  A. Terleckyj

Judy A. Terleckyj

Jan 13, 2018

Judy A. Terleckyj, 64, of Kent, died Saturday, January 13th, 2018, at Akron City Hospital Medical Center in Akron. She was born September 2nd, 1953 in Hohenwald, TN to Moultrie and Tommye (Mathis) Hendrix. She is survived by her husband, Walter Terleckyj; son, James (Maria) Terleckyj; daughter, Iwanka Terleckyj of Kent; granddaughter, Lydia Terleckyj of Kent; grandsons, Anthony Terleckyj of...

Miwako K. 'Mix' Cooperrider

Miwako K. 'Mix' Cooperrider

Jan 6, 2018

Miwako ("Mix") Cooperrider, 88, of Kent, Ohio, passed away January 6, 2018 at University Hospital Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. Miwako was born August 21, 1929, in Hilo, Hawaii, the fifth of six children to Kyosuke and Teiko (Saita) Kunimura, both of whom were born and raised in Japan. She attended Hilo Union Elementary School, Hilo Intermediate School, and graduated...

Diane  Lynn Thompson

Diane Lynn Thompson

Jan 5, 2018

Diane Lynn Thompson, 76, of Stow, died Friday, January 5, 2018, at Select Specialty Hospital after a brief illness. She was born May 4, 1941 in Ravenna, to Rocco J. and Helen L. (Meeker) Filomena. Diane owned and operated West View Hair Salon in Kent for many years. She also taught cosmetology at the beauty School in Cuyahoga Falls and...

Ruth  L. Beyers

Ruth L. Beyers

Jan 3, 2018

Ruth L. Beyers, 94, of Brimfield, died Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at her home. She was born May 1, 1923 in Akron to Clarence Elwood and Lula Mae (Hollen) Slaubaugh. She was a 1941 graduate of Akron's James A. Garfield High School and took business courses at Hammel Business School. She worked as a bookkeeper for both Goodyear and Firestone...

Matthew  Michael Downs

Matthew Michael Downs

Jan 1, 2018

Matthew Michael Downs, 27, of Kent, died unexpectedly Monday, January 1, 2018. He was born April 9, 1990 in Akron to Michael and Tina (LeRoy) Downs. Matthew was employed by Downs Septic and Drain, Inc. in Peninsula. He was a former member of the Western Reserve Indian Guides. He was a lover of everything Legos and Simpsons; and an avid...

Jon Jeffrey "Jeff" Stevens

Jon Jeffrey "Jeff" Stevens

Dec 30, 2017

Jon Jeffery "Jeff" Stevens, beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and great friend passed away December 30, 2017 surrounded by his family. Jeff was born in Ravenna, Ohio on January 31, 1962. Jeff was employed by The Davey Tree Expert Company as Fleet Operations Manager at the corporate office. He retired September 24, 2017 after 37 years of service. He...

Elveda Honeck

Elveda Honeck

Dec 29, 2017

Elveda Honeck, 94, of Hartville, died Friday, December 29, 2017, at Akron General Hospital in Akron. She was born February 6, 1923 in Ravenna, to Marcello Anthony and Jenny (Firienzo) Amaru. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Ravenna. She is survived by her sons, Charles (Gale) Honeck of Kent and Richard (Ada) Honeck of Uniontown; daughter, Lily...

Gertrude Bodnovich

Gertrude Bodnovich

Dec 26, 2017

As it must to all men, death came to Gertrude Bodnovich, of Cuyahoga Falls, on December 26, 2017, at the age of 99. She was born November 4, 1918 in Cleveland, to Joseph and Anna (Novac) Mraz. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, William J. Bodnovich, to whom she was married 60 years. They lived for more than 50...

Harold Stewart

Harold Stewart

Dec 24, 2017

Harold T. Stewart, 92, of Kent, died Sunday, December 24, 2017, at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. He was born January 19, 1925 in Akron to Vinus and Myrtle (Mowen) Stewart. Mr. Stewart graduated from Kent Theodore Roosevelt High School and Kent State University. He was a veteran of the Army Air Corps during World War II. Following Mr....

Carol  A. Grams

Carol A. Grams

Feb 12, 2018

Carol A. Grams, 74, of Streetsboro, died Monday, February 12, 2018, at her home in Streetsboro. She was born April 12, 1943 in Clinton, IA to the late Larry and Betty J. (Gonnerman) Foster. She was a member of St. Patrick Church in Kent and Portage Parkinson Group. She is survived by her husband, Ronald Grams, whom she married on...

Pamela  J. Yerich

Pamela J. Yerich

Feb 9, 2018

Pamela J. Yerich, 55, of Kent, died Friday, February 9, 2018. She was born April 18, 1962 in Bakersfield, CA; moving to Lorain County as a child she attended Midview H.S. in Grafton. Pam was a dedicated employee of Walmart for 25 years, a loyal Browns & Indians fan and a lover of animals; especially her dog Bennie. She was...

Jeanette Felton

Jeanette Felton

Feb 4, 2018

After a long and wonderful life filled with family and love, Jeanette (Antonelli) Felton of Rootstown passed peacefully in her sleep on February 4, 2018. Jeanette was born March 23, 1935 to Julia and Ascenzo Antonelli of Kent, OH. She attended Kent City Schools and growing up was a faithful member of St. Patrick's Church of Kent. On June 1,...

Neita  C. Griggy

Neita C. Griggy

Jan 30, 2018

Neita C. Griggy, 96, of Kent, died Tuesday, January 30th, 2018, at Altercare of Brimfield. She was born April 20th, 1921 in Wilkes-Barre, PA to the late Ira and Julia (Penrose) Starsil. Neita was a retail clerk at Fisher Brothers Dry Goods. She is survived by her son, Jack Griggy; step-grandsons, Michael Bauman, and B.J. Bauman. She was preceded in...

Albert  "Jack" Arrington

Albert "Jack" Arrington

Jan 26, 2018

Albert B."Jack" Arrington, 90, of Munroe Falls, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2018, at Mulberry Gardens Retirement and Assisted Living Center. He was born February 6, 1927 in Bluefield, VA to Albert D. and Trusby L. (Matthews) Arrington. Jack enjoyed woodworking, working in his garage and yard, ballroom dancing, and bowling. He also loved travelling, especially on cruises with...

Amy M. Harmon Crookston

Amy M. Harmon Crookston

Jan 26, 2018

Amy M. (Harmon) Crookston, 44, of Akron, died Friday, January 26, 2018 after a lengthy illness. She was born September 23, 1973 in Ravenna, to the late Marvin C. and Lois Dorine (Shellhorn) Harmon. She is survived by her daughter, Rane Crookston of Akron; brothers, David (Missy) Harmon of Brimfield, Mark (Linda) Harmon of Stow, and Scott Harmon of Wintersville....

Patricia  A. Gandee

Patricia A. Gandee

Jan 22, 2018

Patricia Allen Gandee, 58, our dearly beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend to all she touched, of Randolph Township, passed away on Monday, January 22nd, 2018, after a long and courageous 6 year battle with breast cancer. She was born May 23rd, 1959 in Akron, to William Charles and Dorothy Ann (Thomas) Allen. Patty, "PJ", worked 30 years...

Richard  Williams Gressard

Richard Williams Gressard

Jan 20, 2018

Richard Williams Gressard of Kent, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018 after a short illness. He was born July 18, 1952 to William M and Margaret Fageol Gressard and was a graduate of Kent State University High School and Kent State University. He was president and owner of The Tavern At Twin Lakes for the past 30 years. It was...

Jerry Evans

Jerry Evans

Jan 19, 2018

Jerry Evans, 84, of Millersburg, died Friday, January 19, 2018, at Pomerene Hospital in Millersburg. He was born June 10, 1933 in Belmont County, to Daniel L. and Georgianna (McMillen) Evans. He was a veteran of the Army during the Korean War. He is survived by sister, Kathryn Lucken of Kent; brother-in-law, Robert Wingard of Kent. He was preceded in...

Kenneth  Gordon Bellamy,

Kenneth Gordon Bellamy,

Jan 17, 2018

Kenneth Gordon Bellamy, 73, of St. Petersburg, FL, died Wednesday, January 17th, 2018, at Akron General Hospital in Akron. He was born July 12th, 1944 in Gadsden, AL to James Bellamy and Martha (Tidwell) McCutcheon. He proudly served his country as a member of The United States Army 101st Airborne. He is survived by his sons, Kenneth Gordon (Monica) Bellamy...

Louis  Anthony Penzera

Louis Anthony Penzera

Jan 15, 2018

Louis Anthony Penzera, 76, of Rootstown, died Monday, January 15, 2018, at UH Portage Medical Center. He was born October 5, 1941 in Greensburg, PA to Anthony and Mary (Emanuel) Penzera. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and his Harley's. Louie loved to travel and spend time with his family. He loved to play the guitar and was a member of...

Judy  A. Terleckyj

Judy A. Terleckyj

Jan 13, 2018

Judy A. Terleckyj, 64, of Kent, died Saturday, January 13th, 2018, at Akron City Hospital Medical Center in Akron. She was born September 2nd, 1953 in Hohenwald, TN to Moultrie and Tommye (Mathis) Hendrix. She is survived by her husband, Walter Terleckyj; son, James (Maria) Terleckyj; daughter, Iwanka Terleckyj of Kent; granddaughter, Lydia Terleckyj of Kent; grandsons, Anthony Terleckyj of...

Miwako K. 'Mix' Cooperrider

Miwako K. 'Mix' Cooperrider

Jan 6, 2018

Miwako ("Mix") Cooperrider, 88, of Kent, Ohio, passed away January 6, 2018 at University Hospital Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. Miwako was born August 21, 1929, in Hilo, Hawaii, the fifth of six children to Kyosuke and Teiko (Saita) Kunimura, both of whom were born and raised in Japan. She attended Hilo Union Elementary School, Hilo Intermediate School, and graduated...

Diane  Lynn Thompson

Diane Lynn Thompson

Jan 5, 2018

Diane Lynn Thompson, 76, of Stow, died Friday, January 5, 2018, at Select Specialty Hospital after a brief illness. She was born May 4, 1941 in Ravenna, to Rocco J. and Helen L. (Meeker) Filomena. Diane owned and operated West View Hair Salon in Kent for many years. She also taught cosmetology at the beauty School in Cuyahoga Falls and...

Ruth  L. Beyers

Ruth L. Beyers

Jan 3, 2018

Ruth L. Beyers, 94, of Brimfield, died Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at her home. She was born May 1, 1923 in Akron to Clarence Elwood and Lula Mae (Hollen) Slaubaugh. She was a 1941 graduate of Akron's James A. Garfield High School and took business courses at Hammel Business School. She worked as a bookkeeper for both Goodyear and Firestone...

Matthew  Michael Downs

Matthew Michael Downs

Jan 1, 2018

Matthew Michael Downs, 27, of Kent, died unexpectedly Monday, January 1, 2018. He was born April 9, 1990 in Akron to Michael and Tina (LeRoy) Downs. Matthew was employed by Downs Septic and Drain, Inc. in Peninsula. He was a former member of the Western Reserve Indian Guides. He was a lover of everything Legos and Simpsons; and an avid...

Jon Jeffrey "Jeff" Stevens

Jon Jeffrey "Jeff" Stevens

Dec 30, 2017

Jon Jeffery "Jeff" Stevens, beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and great friend passed away December 30, 2017 surrounded by his family. Jeff was born in Ravenna, Ohio on January 31, 1962. Jeff was employed by The Davey Tree Expert Company as Fleet Operations Manager at the corporate office. He retired September 24, 2017 after 37 years of service. He...

Elveda Honeck

Elveda Honeck

Dec 29, 2017

Elveda Honeck, 94, of Hartville, died Friday, December 29, 2017, at Akron General Hospital in Akron. She was born February 6, 1923 in Ravenna, to Marcello Anthony and Jenny (Firienzo) Amaru. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Ravenna. She is survived by her sons, Charles (Gale) Honeck of Kent and Richard (Ada) Honeck of Uniontown; daughter, Lily...

Gertrude Bodnovich

Gertrude Bodnovich

Dec 26, 2017

As it must to all men, death came to Gertrude Bodnovich, of Cuyahoga Falls, on December 26, 2017, at the age of 99. She was born November 4, 1918 in Cleveland, to Joseph and Anna (Novac) Mraz. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, William J. Bodnovich, to whom she was married 60 years. They lived for more than 50...

Harold Stewart

Harold Stewart

Dec 24, 2017

Harold T. Stewart, 92, of Kent, died Sunday, December 24, 2017, at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. He was born January 19, 1925 in Akron to Vinus and Myrtle (Mowen) Stewart. Mr. Stewart graduated from Kent Theodore Roosevelt High School and Kent State University. He was a veteran of the Army Air Corps during World War II. Following Mr....

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