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Lynn Fauver Rimmer
Mar 23, 2017
LYNN FAUVER RIMMER, long time figure skating professional, passed away of natural causes at home in Twin Lakes, Ohio. Lynn received her early figure skating training at the Cleveland Skating Club and later taught there. She also taught figure skating in Troy, Ohio, Rockford, Illinois and throughout northeastern Ohio, including Kent State University. She was a graduate of Laurel School...
Frank L. Felton
Mar 23, 2017
After a long and valiant battle, Frank "Jug" Felton of Rootstown passed away in his sleep on Thursday, March 23, 2017, with his wife, Jeanette (Antonelli) of Kent by his side. Jug was born January 16, 1929, to Agnes and Frank Felton of Kent. He attended Kent City Schools and was an altar boy for St. Patrick Catholic Church in...
Mary Lou Steinert
Mar 22, 2017
Mary Lou Steinert, 95, of Kent, died peacefully in the home where she was born, Wednesday, March 22, 2017, surrounded by her family. She was born May 17, 1921 to Joseph and Harriet (Serani) Rinaldi. She attended St. Patrick Elementary School and was a 1939 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School. Her first job was as a clerk in the...
Donald H. Stage
Mar 21, 2017
Donald H. Stage, 69, of Ravenna, died Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at Florida Hospital - Deland in Deland, FL. He was born November 23, 1947 in Chardon to Harry L. and Ruth C. (Swensen) Stage. He was a U.S. Army veteran of Viet Nam. Donald retired from Franklin Township where he worked for 32 years. He is survived by his...
Ida L Giles
Mar 21, 2017
Ida L. Giles, 96, of Kent, died Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at Summit Acres Altercare in Caldwell. She was born March 24, 1920 in Noble County to Forrest and Grace (Darrah) Farson. She is survived by son; Don Rogers of Akron; four grandchildren; sister, Barbara Way. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Joseph Noble Rogers, second husband,...
Michael P. Lenzo
Mar 21, 2017
Michael P. Lenzo, of Kent, was born in Newcomerstown on January 26, 1932 to Carmelo and Sarah Lenzo. He was the youngest of seven children who grew up to become a man of great faith. On August 1, 1959 he married Mary Alice "Mitzie" Sawyer and they celebrated 57 years of marriage before he passed away on March 21, 2017....
Lillian Jean (Deem) Shull
Mar 20, 2017
Lillian Jean Shull, 82, of Parma, died Monday, March 20, 2017, at her home. She was born July 3, 1934 in Parkersburg, WV to Charles Page and Hazel Winona (Byers) Deem. She is survived by son, Charles (Jennifer) Shull of Louisa, VA; daughters, Diane Podowski of Brecksville and Connie (Todd) Hoffman of Cleveland; eight grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and 2...
Eric Donte Cleveland
Mar 19, 2017
Eric D. Cleveland, 43, of Columbus, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2017, at OhioHealth Doctors Hospital in Columbus. He was born January 29, 1974 in Ravenna. Eric was a 1992 Theodore Roosevelt High School graduate. Eric had been an employee of Hollywood Casino in Columbus. Eric was a member of St. Thomas More Newman Center in Columbus, Ohio where...
James Allen Rhoads
Mar 18, 2017
James Allen Rhoads, 58, of Brady Lake, died Saturday, March 18, 2017, at his home. He was born December 18, 1958 in Ravenna, to John "Bob" and Betty (Postlethwait) Rhoads. He retired from Davey Tree as a mechanic/welder after 23 years of service. He is survived by son, Curtis (Jamie) Rhoads of Kent; daughter, Dea (Mark) Busher of Chattanooga, TN;...
Margaret Ann Toth
Mar 17, 2017
Margaret Ann "Peg" Toth, 80, of Streetsboro, died Friday, March 17th at her home. She was born February 27, 1937 in Strausburg, PA to Theodore and Katherine (McElroy) Fueglien. She worked for Mantaline Corporation for over 25 years. Margaret enjoyed music and dancing. Peg will be greatly missed by her family, friends and caretakers her son, Mike Toth and grandson,...
Sharon Kay Sowinski
Mar 16, 2017
Sharon Kay Sowinski was a loving, caring, compassionate, woman with a zest for life. She went home peacefully to be with the Lord Jesus on March 16, 2017. Sharon enjoyed traveling and spending time with friends and family. She was more than a daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mother, and grandmother, she was a friend to all who was always there...
Thomas A. Campana
Mar 15, 2017
Thomas A. Campana, 93, of Kent, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017. Born on April 20, 1923, he was the son of Andrew (Condito) and Angela (Carano) Campana. Tom met Lois Talbott in high school and married her on February 8, 1947. Tom was born and raised in Hubbard, one of 9 children. He left high school early to enlist...
Martha Lee Miller
Mar 15, 2017
Martha Lee Miller, 97, of Kent, died Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and was born January 30, 1920 to Laura Jeanette and Hazen D. Crawford. She was an active member of DAR and the Kent United Methodist Church. She received much joy from her 32...
Robert Henry Faley
Mar 9, 2017
Robert Henry Faley, age 68, died peacefully in the care of hospice on March 9, 2017 with his family by his side. He spent his last months under the compassionate loving care of the staff at Laurel Lake in Hudson. The son of the late Henry and Winifred (nee Goeke) Faley, his life began in New Jersey. He received his...
Beverly Jean Valarinos
Mar 9, 2017
Beverly Jean Valarinos, 64, of Cuyahoga Falls, died Thursday, March 9, 2017, at Akron City Hospital Medical Center, surrounded by her family. She was born February 15, 1953 in Akron, to John and Helene (Stutler) Valarinos. She was a member of the New Apostolic Church. Beverly loved to spend time with her family, friends and her dog Kipi. She is...
Glen A. Stutzman ,
Mar 8, 2017
Glen Stutzman Sr., 78, of Kent was welcomed into heaven by his Mother and Father, Woodrow and Thelma Stutzman; and sister, Karen, on March 8, 2017, surrounded by his family. Glen is survived by his wife of 57 years, Pauline (Brown) Stutzman; his beloved dog, Scooby Doo; son, Glen (Marie) Stutzman Jr.; daughter, Kim (David) Waterhouse; grandchildren, Heather (Shawn) Harvey,...
Albert C. Heinlein
Mar 8, 2017
Albert Heinlein, loved the Lord and was welcomed into his eternal home on March 8, 2017. Albert was born on May 26, 1924 in Erie, Pa., to Albert and Ruth (McCartney) Heinlein. He graduated in 1942 from Academy High School and enrolled in Gannon College, in Erie. He transferred to Penn State University, majoring in chemical engineering. While at Penn...
Chad Thomas Griggy
Mar 7, 2017
Chad Thomas Griggy was tragically taken from us too soon on March 7, 2017 at the age of 35. He was born in Ravenna, Ohio on February 8, 1982. He graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in Kent, Ohio then went on to Ohio State University graduating with his Masters in Mechanical Engineering. He worked for Procter & Gamble then...
Richard Mcclain
Mar 6, 2017
Richard McClain, 72, of Munroe Falls, died Monday, March 6, 2017, in Munroe Falls. He was born March 4, 1945 in Ravenna, to William and Alice (Raspilair) McClain. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of American Legion Post #496, 1945 Mogadore Road, Kent, OH 44240 Veterans of Foreign Wars #4738, 3733 Fishcreek Rd, Cuyahoga Falls,OH 44224,...
John W. Overton
Mar 4, 2017
John W. Overton, 85, of Kent, died Saturday, March 4, 2017, at Altercare of Brimfield. He was born July 2, 1931 in Akron, to Robert Earl and Mildred Leone (Winter) Overton. He was a veteran of the Army during the Korean War. He retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber after 42 years of service. He is survived by his wife,...
Lynn Fauver Rimmer
Mar 23, 2017
LYNN FAUVER RIMMER, long time figure skating professional, passed away of natural causes at home in Twin Lakes, Ohio. Lynn received her early figure skating training at the Cleveland Skating Club and later taught there. She also taught figure skating in Troy, Ohio, Rockford, Illinois and throughout northeastern Ohio, including Kent State University. She was a graduate of Laurel School...
Frank L. Felton
Mar 23, 2017
After a long and valiant battle, Frank "Jug" Felton of Rootstown passed away in his sleep on Thursday, March 23, 2017, with his wife, Jeanette (Antonelli) of Kent by his side. Jug was born January 16, 1929, to Agnes and Frank Felton of Kent. He attended Kent City Schools and was an altar boy for St. Patrick Catholic Church in...
Mary Lou Steinert
Mar 22, 2017
Mary Lou Steinert, 95, of Kent, died peacefully in the home where she was born, Wednesday, March 22, 2017, surrounded by her family. She was born May 17, 1921 to Joseph and Harriet (Serani) Rinaldi. She attended St. Patrick Elementary School and was a 1939 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School. Her first job was as a clerk in the...
Donald H. Stage
Mar 21, 2017
Donald H. Stage, 69, of Ravenna, died Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at Florida Hospital - Deland in Deland, FL. He was born November 23, 1947 in Chardon to Harry L. and Ruth C. (Swensen) Stage. He was a U.S. Army veteran of Viet Nam. Donald retired from Franklin Township where he worked for 32 years. He is survived by his...
Ida L Giles
Mar 21, 2017
Ida L. Giles, 96, of Kent, died Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at Summit Acres Altercare in Caldwell. She was born March 24, 1920 in Noble County to Forrest and Grace (Darrah) Farson. She is survived by son; Don Rogers of Akron; four grandchildren; sister, Barbara Way. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Joseph Noble Rogers, second husband,...
Michael P. Lenzo
Mar 21, 2017
Michael P. Lenzo, of Kent, was born in Newcomerstown on January 26, 1932 to Carmelo and Sarah Lenzo. He was the youngest of seven children who grew up to become a man of great faith. On August 1, 1959 he married Mary Alice "Mitzie" Sawyer and they celebrated 57 years of marriage before he passed away on March 21, 2017....
Lillian Jean (Deem) Shull
Mar 20, 2017
Lillian Jean Shull, 82, of Parma, died Monday, March 20, 2017, at her home. She was born July 3, 1934 in Parkersburg, WV to Charles Page and Hazel Winona (Byers) Deem. She is survived by son, Charles (Jennifer) Shull of Louisa, VA; daughters, Diane Podowski of Brecksville and Connie (Todd) Hoffman of Cleveland; eight grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and 2...
Eric Donte Cleveland
Mar 19, 2017
Eric D. Cleveland, 43, of Columbus, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2017, at OhioHealth Doctors Hospital in Columbus. He was born January 29, 1974 in Ravenna. Eric was a 1992 Theodore Roosevelt High School graduate. Eric had been an employee of Hollywood Casino in Columbus. Eric was a member of St. Thomas More Newman Center in Columbus, Ohio where...
James Allen Rhoads
Mar 18, 2017
James Allen Rhoads, 58, of Brady Lake, died Saturday, March 18, 2017, at his home. He was born December 18, 1958 in Ravenna, to John "Bob" and Betty (Postlethwait) Rhoads. He retired from Davey Tree as a mechanic/welder after 23 years of service. He is survived by son, Curtis (Jamie) Rhoads of Kent; daughter, Dea (Mark) Busher of Chattanooga, TN;...
Margaret Ann Toth
Mar 17, 2017
Margaret Ann "Peg" Toth, 80, of Streetsboro, died Friday, March 17th at her home. She was born February 27, 1937 in Strausburg, PA to Theodore and Katherine (McElroy) Fueglien. She worked for Mantaline Corporation for over 25 years. Margaret enjoyed music and dancing. Peg will be greatly missed by her family, friends and caretakers her son, Mike Toth and grandson,...
Sharon Kay Sowinski
Mar 16, 2017
Sharon Kay Sowinski was a loving, caring, compassionate, woman with a zest for life. She went home peacefully to be with the Lord Jesus on March 16, 2017. Sharon enjoyed traveling and spending time with friends and family. She was more than a daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mother, and grandmother, she was a friend to all who was always there...
Thomas A. Campana
Mar 15, 2017
Thomas A. Campana, 93, of Kent, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017. Born on April 20, 1923, he was the son of Andrew (Condito) and Angela (Carano) Campana. Tom met Lois Talbott in high school and married her on February 8, 1947. Tom was born and raised in Hubbard, one of 9 children. He left high school early to enlist...
Martha Lee Miller
Mar 15, 2017
Martha Lee Miller, 97, of Kent, died Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and was born January 30, 1920 to Laura Jeanette and Hazen D. Crawford. She was an active member of DAR and the Kent United Methodist Church. She received much joy from her 32...
Robert Henry Faley
Mar 9, 2017
Robert Henry Faley, age 68, died peacefully in the care of hospice on March 9, 2017 with his family by his side. He spent his last months under the compassionate loving care of the staff at Laurel Lake in Hudson. The son of the late Henry and Winifred (nee Goeke) Faley, his life began in New Jersey. He received his...
Beverly Jean Valarinos
Mar 9, 2017
Beverly Jean Valarinos, 64, of Cuyahoga Falls, died Thursday, March 9, 2017, at Akron City Hospital Medical Center, surrounded by her family. She was born February 15, 1953 in Akron, to John and Helene (Stutler) Valarinos. She was a member of the New Apostolic Church. Beverly loved to spend time with her family, friends and her dog Kipi. She is...
Glen A. Stutzman ,
Mar 8, 2017
Glen Stutzman Sr., 78, of Kent was welcomed into heaven by his Mother and Father, Woodrow and Thelma Stutzman; and sister, Karen, on March 8, 2017, surrounded by his family. Glen is survived by his wife of 57 years, Pauline (Brown) Stutzman; his beloved dog, Scooby Doo; son, Glen (Marie) Stutzman Jr.; daughter, Kim (David) Waterhouse; grandchildren, Heather (Shawn) Harvey,...
Albert C. Heinlein
Mar 8, 2017
Albert Heinlein, loved the Lord and was welcomed into his eternal home on March 8, 2017. Albert was born on May 26, 1924 in Erie, Pa., to Albert and Ruth (McCartney) Heinlein. He graduated in 1942 from Academy High School and enrolled in Gannon College, in Erie. He transferred to Penn State University, majoring in chemical engineering. While at Penn...
Chad Thomas Griggy
Mar 7, 2017
Chad Thomas Griggy was tragically taken from us too soon on March 7, 2017 at the age of 35. He was born in Ravenna, Ohio on February 8, 1982. He graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in Kent, Ohio then went on to Ohio State University graduating with his Masters in Mechanical Engineering. He worked for Procter & Gamble then...
Richard Mcclain
Mar 6, 2017
Richard McClain, 72, of Munroe Falls, died Monday, March 6, 2017, in Munroe Falls. He was born March 4, 1945 in Ravenna, to William and Alice (Raspilair) McClain. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of American Legion Post #496, 1945 Mogadore Road, Kent, OH 44240 Veterans of Foreign Wars #4738, 3733 Fishcreek Rd, Cuyahoga Falls,OH 44224,...
John W. Overton
Mar 4, 2017
John W. Overton, 85, of Kent, died Saturday, March 4, 2017, at Altercare of Brimfield. He was born July 2, 1931 in Akron, to Robert Earl and Mildred Leone (Winter) Overton. He was a veteran of the Army during the Korean War. He retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber after 42 years of service. He is survived by his wife,...
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