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Judith Lee Price
Nov 27, 2017
Judith Lee Price, 67, of Kent, passed unexpectedly November 27, 2017 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. Judith was born May 3, 1950 in Philadelphia, PA to Paul and Dorothy (Smedley) Bond. She became a resident of Kent upon completion of her undergrad degree at Kent State University in 1973. Judith was drawn to Kent State University because of...
Elsie Mae
Nov 23, 2017
Elsie Mae Joy, 89, of Aurora died November 23, 2017. She was the daughter of Ida and Harley Fuller and beloved wife of John "Jack" Joy, all who preceded her in death. Mother of Claudia Sawyer, David (Sherry Bentley) Joy, Lucinda "Cindy" (Emory) Rodgers, Dan (Lisa Dibert) Joy and Dr. Linda (Dr. Anthony) Calciano and Dr. Deborah (Kenneth) Bergman. Grandma...
Mark I-Tao Tang
Nov 23, 2017
Mark I-Tao Tang, 73, of Cuyahoga Falls, died suddenly from a heart attack Thursday, November 23, 2017. He was in exceptionally good spirits after enjoying a special Thanksgiving evening with his family. He was born January 20, 1944 in China, to En Lai and Fu Pin (Pan) Tang. He loved to learn, educate and travel. Mark enjoyed spending time with...
Madelyn Drown
Nov 22, 2017
Madelyn K. Drown, 63, of Brady Lake, died Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. She was born February 2, 1954 in Ravenna, to Donald and Shirley Ann (Tuckerman) Prince. Madelyn was a 1972 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School and worked for many years as a legal secretary. Madelyn enjoyed fishing, going to the beach, arts,...
Mary E. Schilmiller
Nov 20, 2017
Mary E. Schilmiller, 98, of Brimfield, died Monday, November 20, 2017, at her home. She was born September 16, 1919 in Elizabeth, IN to Edward J. and Pearl (Hart) Schilmiller. Mary was a member of St. Patrick Church in Kent and sang in the choir, the National Education Association, Ohio Education Association and Euclid Teacher Association. Mary received her Bachelor's...
Helen I Medley
Nov 18, 2017
Helen I Medley, 88, of Stow, died Saturday, November 18, 2017, at Stow Glen Retirement Center in Stow. She was born June 30, 1929 in Johnstown, PA to the late Robert and Sara (Tait) Medley. She graduated from Johnstown High School in 1947. She received her Bachelor of Science Cum Laude from Grove City College in 1951. She received a...
Fred E. Lantz
Nov 14, 2017
Fred Lantz, 84, of Kent, died Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at Akron City Hospital Medical Center in Akron. He was born July 4, 1933 in Clarksburg, WV to the late Howard B. and Clara (Butcher) Lantz. He is survived by his sons, Eric (Ann) Lantz of Beaverton, OR, and Garold A. (Sandra) Lantz of Mountain Top, PA; grandsons, Steven Lantz...
Ferenc Hutterer
Nov 8, 2017
Dr. Ferenc Hutterer Dr. Ferenc Hutterer, 88, of Kent, died peacefully in his chair Wednesday, November 8, 2017. He was born January 27, 1929 in Budapest, Hungary. Ferenc was a doctor for over 40 years and was devoted to research and education. He is survived by his loving wife, son and three grandsons. Private services were held. Bissler & Sons...
Joanne Endres
Nov 5, 2017
Joanne Endres, 81, of Ravenna, died Sunday, November 5, 2017, at Longmeadow Care Center. She was born September 17, 1936 in Canton, to the late Earl and Elizabeth (Ullman) Haubert. She was a member of Faith Family Church, a volunteer at Turnaround Community Outreach in Canton, and involved in children's ministries for many years. As a children's church leader, she...
Sylvia S. Trundle
Nov 4, 2017
Sylvia S. Trundle (age 95) passed away November 4, 2017 after a brief illness. She was born April 10, 1922 to the late George and Elsie Stewart. A longtime resident of Kent, she was raised in Stow and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School. Sylvia will always be remembered for her God given artistic talent. Sylvia's early years were spent...
Martha Ashbaugh
Oct 29, 2017
Martha Ashbaugh, 81, of Streetsboro, died Sunday, October 29, 2017, after a short illness. She was born December 6, 1935 in Tarentum, PA to the late Paul and Margaret Wegner. Martha was a RN who retired from Robinson Memorial Hospital and later Crown Center at Laurel Lake. She is survived by her sons, Samuel Ashbaugh of Streetsboro and Jason (Lily)...
Tom Bozeman,
Oct 26, 2017
Tom Bozeman Jr., 74, of Stow, died Thursday, October 26, 2017, at his home. He was born March 8, 1943 in Wiscoal, KY, to Tom Bozeman Sr. and Sally Thompson. He was a veteran of the Navy during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his sons, Kevin Bozeman of Stow, and Anthony Bozeman of Akron; grandson, Keinin Hardesty of...
Lavinia Little
Oct 26, 2017
Lavinia Little, 102, of Kent, died Thursday, October 26, 2017, at Kent Healthcare Center. She was born August 29, 1915 in Consett, Durham County, England to David and Clara (Bell) Morecroft. She was retired from W.T. Grant Co. in Kent. She is survived by her daughters, Lorraine Kardos of Kent and Erika (Alex) Nagy of Twinsburg; grandchildren, Shane (Ann) Kardos...
Barbara Sue Nering
Oct 26, 2017
Barb Nering, originally of Ravenna, peacefully left her Earthly body on October 26, 2017 surrounded by family. Barb was born in 1946 in Sistersville, West Virginia to Willard and Garnett Howell. She is survived by her sisters, Melanie Carnes of Columbus and Devonna Howell of Key West; her husband of 50 years, Les Nering of Brimfield; and their rescue dog...
Ronald G. Miller
Oct 25, 2017
Ronald G. Miller, 84, of Kent, died Wednesday, October 25, 2017, at his home. He was born January 4, 1933 in Kent to Ernest and Gladys (Eckert) Miller. Ronald retired grounds supervisor for Kent State University. He will be remembered by his family and neighbors for his beautiful gardens. He is survived by his wife, Betty (Kurtz) Miller, whom he...
Clara J. Dennis
Oct 23, 2017
Clara J. (Belmonte) Dennis of Twin Lakes went home to the Lord Monday, October 23, 2017. She died peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. She was born December 19, 1928 in Kent to parents, Luigi and Serafina (Schipani) Belmonte. As the wind blows through the trees this morning, so does our Matriarchs spirit to her rightful place in heaven. She...
Valerie G. Johnson
Oct 22, 2017
Valerie G. Johnson, 69, of Kent, died Sunday, October 22, 2017, at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. She was born January 21, 1948 in Cleveland, to the late Clarence and Dorothy Pascol. She is survived by her sons, Edward J. Johnson Jr. of Kent, Charles K. Johnson of Kent, Terrance E. Johnson of Miamiburg, and Kenneth L. (Trina) Johnson...
Kenneth C. Hecker
Oct 18, 2017
Kenneth C. Hecker, 83, of Brimfield, died Wednesday, October 18, 2017, at Akron City Hospital. He was born June 5, 1934 in Youngstown to Herbert Carl and Olive Emily (Reddinger) Hecker. He was a research chemist for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Kent. He and his wife were active with...
Douglas K. Bragg
Oct 16, 2017
Douglas K. Bragg, 63, of Brimfield, died Monday, October 16, 2017, at Akron General Hospital. He was born April 25, 1954 in Gasaway, WV to Marshall and Ana (Mollohan) Bragg. Doug was a member of the NRA and had been a member of the Goodyear Gun Club. He is survived by his mother, Ana (John) Caipen of Brimfield; and sister,...
Carole Lee Heeter
Oct 16, 2017
Carole Lee (nee Knight) Heeter age 76 died October 16th at home surrounded by her family. Carole was born September 28th 1941. She was the 3rd of the eight children of the late Henry and Virginia Knight of Clarkesviile, Pennsylvania. Carole graduated from Bethlehem Center High School in 1959. She married Lawrence Allen Heeter in August of 1959. Together they...
Judith Lee Price
Nov 27, 2017
Judith Lee Price, 67, of Kent, passed unexpectedly November 27, 2017 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. Judith was born May 3, 1950 in Philadelphia, PA to Paul and Dorothy (Smedley) Bond. She became a resident of Kent upon completion of her undergrad degree at Kent State University in 1973. Judith was drawn to Kent State University because of...
Elsie Mae
Nov 23, 2017
Elsie Mae Joy, 89, of Aurora died November 23, 2017. She was the daughter of Ida and Harley Fuller and beloved wife of John "Jack" Joy, all who preceded her in death. Mother of Claudia Sawyer, David (Sherry Bentley) Joy, Lucinda "Cindy" (Emory) Rodgers, Dan (Lisa Dibert) Joy and Dr. Linda (Dr. Anthony) Calciano and Dr. Deborah (Kenneth) Bergman. Grandma...
Mark I-Tao Tang
Nov 23, 2017
Mark I-Tao Tang, 73, of Cuyahoga Falls, died suddenly from a heart attack Thursday, November 23, 2017. He was in exceptionally good spirits after enjoying a special Thanksgiving evening with his family. He was born January 20, 1944 in China, to En Lai and Fu Pin (Pan) Tang. He loved to learn, educate and travel. Mark enjoyed spending time with...
Madelyn Drown
Nov 22, 2017
Madelyn K. Drown, 63, of Brady Lake, died Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. She was born February 2, 1954 in Ravenna, to Donald and Shirley Ann (Tuckerman) Prince. Madelyn was a 1972 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School and worked for many years as a legal secretary. Madelyn enjoyed fishing, going to the beach, arts,...
Mary E. Schilmiller
Nov 20, 2017
Mary E. Schilmiller, 98, of Brimfield, died Monday, November 20, 2017, at her home. She was born September 16, 1919 in Elizabeth, IN to Edward J. and Pearl (Hart) Schilmiller. Mary was a member of St. Patrick Church in Kent and sang in the choir, the National Education Association, Ohio Education Association and Euclid Teacher Association. Mary received her Bachelor's...
Helen I Medley
Nov 18, 2017
Helen I Medley, 88, of Stow, died Saturday, November 18, 2017, at Stow Glen Retirement Center in Stow. She was born June 30, 1929 in Johnstown, PA to the late Robert and Sara (Tait) Medley. She graduated from Johnstown High School in 1947. She received her Bachelor of Science Cum Laude from Grove City College in 1951. She received a...
Fred E. Lantz
Nov 14, 2017
Fred Lantz, 84, of Kent, died Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at Akron City Hospital Medical Center in Akron. He was born July 4, 1933 in Clarksburg, WV to the late Howard B. and Clara (Butcher) Lantz. He is survived by his sons, Eric (Ann) Lantz of Beaverton, OR, and Garold A. (Sandra) Lantz of Mountain Top, PA; grandsons, Steven Lantz...
Ferenc Hutterer
Nov 8, 2017
Dr. Ferenc Hutterer Dr. Ferenc Hutterer, 88, of Kent, died peacefully in his chair Wednesday, November 8, 2017. He was born January 27, 1929 in Budapest, Hungary. Ferenc was a doctor for over 40 years and was devoted to research and education. He is survived by his loving wife, son and three grandsons. Private services were held. Bissler & Sons...
Joanne Endres
Nov 5, 2017
Joanne Endres, 81, of Ravenna, died Sunday, November 5, 2017, at Longmeadow Care Center. She was born September 17, 1936 in Canton, to the late Earl and Elizabeth (Ullman) Haubert. She was a member of Faith Family Church, a volunteer at Turnaround Community Outreach in Canton, and involved in children's ministries for many years. As a children's church leader, she...
Sylvia S. Trundle
Nov 4, 2017
Sylvia S. Trundle (age 95) passed away November 4, 2017 after a brief illness. She was born April 10, 1922 to the late George and Elsie Stewart. A longtime resident of Kent, she was raised in Stow and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School. Sylvia will always be remembered for her God given artistic talent. Sylvia's early years were spent...
Martha Ashbaugh
Oct 29, 2017
Martha Ashbaugh, 81, of Streetsboro, died Sunday, October 29, 2017, after a short illness. She was born December 6, 1935 in Tarentum, PA to the late Paul and Margaret Wegner. Martha was a RN who retired from Robinson Memorial Hospital and later Crown Center at Laurel Lake. She is survived by her sons, Samuel Ashbaugh of Streetsboro and Jason (Lily)...
Tom Bozeman,
Oct 26, 2017
Tom Bozeman Jr., 74, of Stow, died Thursday, October 26, 2017, at his home. He was born March 8, 1943 in Wiscoal, KY, to Tom Bozeman Sr. and Sally Thompson. He was a veteran of the Navy during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his sons, Kevin Bozeman of Stow, and Anthony Bozeman of Akron; grandson, Keinin Hardesty of...
Lavinia Little
Oct 26, 2017
Lavinia Little, 102, of Kent, died Thursday, October 26, 2017, at Kent Healthcare Center. She was born August 29, 1915 in Consett, Durham County, England to David and Clara (Bell) Morecroft. She was retired from W.T. Grant Co. in Kent. She is survived by her daughters, Lorraine Kardos of Kent and Erika (Alex) Nagy of Twinsburg; grandchildren, Shane (Ann) Kardos...
Barbara Sue Nering
Oct 26, 2017
Barb Nering, originally of Ravenna, peacefully left her Earthly body on October 26, 2017 surrounded by family. Barb was born in 1946 in Sistersville, West Virginia to Willard and Garnett Howell. She is survived by her sisters, Melanie Carnes of Columbus and Devonna Howell of Key West; her husband of 50 years, Les Nering of Brimfield; and their rescue dog...
Ronald G. Miller
Oct 25, 2017
Ronald G. Miller, 84, of Kent, died Wednesday, October 25, 2017, at his home. He was born January 4, 1933 in Kent to Ernest and Gladys (Eckert) Miller. Ronald retired grounds supervisor for Kent State University. He will be remembered by his family and neighbors for his beautiful gardens. He is survived by his wife, Betty (Kurtz) Miller, whom he...
Clara J. Dennis
Oct 23, 2017
Clara J. (Belmonte) Dennis of Twin Lakes went home to the Lord Monday, October 23, 2017. She died peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. She was born December 19, 1928 in Kent to parents, Luigi and Serafina (Schipani) Belmonte. As the wind blows through the trees this morning, so does our Matriarchs spirit to her rightful place in heaven. She...
Valerie G. Johnson
Oct 22, 2017
Valerie G. Johnson, 69, of Kent, died Sunday, October 22, 2017, at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. She was born January 21, 1948 in Cleveland, to the late Clarence and Dorothy Pascol. She is survived by her sons, Edward J. Johnson Jr. of Kent, Charles K. Johnson of Kent, Terrance E. Johnson of Miamiburg, and Kenneth L. (Trina) Johnson...
Kenneth C. Hecker
Oct 18, 2017
Kenneth C. Hecker, 83, of Brimfield, died Wednesday, October 18, 2017, at Akron City Hospital. He was born June 5, 1934 in Youngstown to Herbert Carl and Olive Emily (Reddinger) Hecker. He was a research chemist for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Kent. He and his wife were active with...
Douglas K. Bragg
Oct 16, 2017
Douglas K. Bragg, 63, of Brimfield, died Monday, October 16, 2017, at Akron General Hospital. He was born April 25, 1954 in Gasaway, WV to Marshall and Ana (Mollohan) Bragg. Doug was a member of the NRA and had been a member of the Goodyear Gun Club. He is survived by his mother, Ana (John) Caipen of Brimfield; and sister,...
Carole Lee Heeter
Oct 16, 2017
Carole Lee (nee Knight) Heeter age 76 died October 16th at home surrounded by her family. Carole was born September 28th 1941. She was the 3rd of the eight children of the late Henry and Virginia Knight of Clarkesviile, Pennsylvania. Carole graduated from Bethlehem Center High School in 1959. She married Lawrence Allen Heeter in August of 1959. Together they...
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