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Jennie L. Lowe
Sep 4, 2016
Jennie L. Lowe, 86, of Kent, went peacefully into the arms of the Lord Sunday, September 4, 2016 at her home Kent. Jennie who was affectionately known as "Sister", was the eldest of five children born to Richard and Essie M. (Cotton) Edwards on July 4, 1930 in Macon, MS. She was a graduate of Theodore Roosevelt High School and...
Mona Carol Mandalin
Sep 4, 2016
Mona Carol Mandalin, 75, of Kent, died Sunday, September 4, 2016 at her home. She was born September 10, 1940 in Cambridge, to John and Rowena (Farrar) Stage. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Carol retired from Kent State University as the Secretary to the Dean of the Libraries. She is survived by her husband, Paul Mandalin, whom...
Allan M. Eckman
Sep 3, 2016
Allan M. Eckman, 74, of Ravenna, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2016 at University Hospital in Cleveland. He was born February 22, 1942 in Barberton, to Eugene and Helen (Martin) Eckman. Allan was a mechanical engineer for Firestone Tire. He is survived by his wife, Mary J. (Wiley) Eckman; son, Robert Eckman of Barberton ;daughters, Vanessa Stouffer of Green, Ranae...
Edith E. Watters
Sep 1, 2016
Edith E. Watters, 89, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2016. Edith was born December 25, 1926 to Walter and Bessie Parrish in Baltimore, MD. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles F. Watters. She is survived by her sons, Robert D. Blackiston ( Vicki), Donald K. Blackiston (Anna) and daughter Barbara L. Marshall (Edward); grandchildren, Erin Blackiston, Tonia...
Joseph Harold Heeter
Sep 1, 2016
Joseph Harold Heeter, 60, of Hartville, died Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Kent Healthcare Center. He was born September 23, 1955 in Ravenna, to Erwin and Frances L. (Haas) Heeter. Joe loved motorcycles, cars and spending time with his family. He is survived by mother, Frances (Haas) of Kent; son, Joshua (Debra) Heeter of Hartville; daughter, Sabrina (Dusty) Kimes of...
Dennis A. Meyer
Aug 29, 2016
Rev. Dennis A. Meyer, 67, of Kent, died Monday, August 29, 2016 at his home The Reverend Dennis Arthur Meyer was born in Dayton, on February 1, 1949. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur C. Meyer III and Margaret Dunlop Meyer. He is survived by his children Douglas Arthur Meyer, Los Angeles, CA; Dwight R. Meyer (Lis...
Elvalena Betty Johnson
Aug 25, 2016
Elvalena Betty (Anderson) Johnson, 94, passed away on Thursday, August 25th in the comfort of her home. Elvalena was born September 4, 1921 in Columbia, Virginia to Harry Lee Anderson and Betty Lou (Wells) Anderson. Elvalena graduated from S.C. Abrams High School (Fluvanna County, VA) in 1939 and in 1947 was married to John S. Johnson. Elvalena, also known by...
Vernon L. Kauffman
Aug 22, 2016
Vernon L. Kauffman passed away peacefully at 2:40 p.m. on August 22, 2016, surrounded by his family. He was a resident of Chagrin Falls for over 35 years. Vernon was born in Pennsylvania on February 20, 1932. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951-1955 and was stationed in Germany. He graduated first in his class from Kent State...
Bobbie Jean Kimak
Aug 19, 2016
Bobbie Jean Kimak, 68, of Kent, died Friday, August 19, 2016 at McLaren Oakland Hospital in Pontiac, MI following a car accident. She was born March 30, 1948 in Akron to Robert and Viva K. (Good) Boatner. Bobbi was retired from Home Depot where she worked in the home decor department. Bobbi also worked at JoAnn Fabrics in the home...
Martha J. Workman
Aug 16, 2016
Martha J. Workman (nee Pearson), 91, of Mantua, formally of Kent, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Anna Maria of Aurora with her daughter at her side. She was born January 1, 1925 in Cuyahoga Falls to Raymond and Lucille (Helwig) Pearson. She graduated from Kent State High School in 1942. She married Richard L., on December...
Kristy Hafemeister Smith
Aug 16, 2016
Kristy L. Hafemeister Smith Kristy L Hafemeister Smith, 37, of Sandusky, died Tuesday, August 16, 2016, at Firelands Regional Medical Center in Sandusky. She was born May 27, 1979 in Ravenna to Victoria and Charles Mains. She is survived by her sons, Korey Hafemeister Minnich and Adrian Otero Minnich; daughters, Jenna Hafemeister and Elizabeth Otero Weirich; mother, Victoria (Robert) Szczech;...
Jeanette Chahuan Ricco
Aug 16, 2016
Jeanette Chahuan Ricco, 74, of Kent, died Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at her home. She was born May 8, 1942 in Loncoche, Chile to Jorge and Amelia (Herane) Chahuan. Jeanette was a retired Spanish teacher for the Ravenna City Schools. Jeanette loved nature. She belonged to the World Wildlife Federation, Nature Conservancy, and the World Wildlife Fund. One of her...
Margaret C Kotun
Aug 15, 2016
Margaret C. Kotun Margaret C. Kotun of Kent, Ohio passed away Monday August 15, 2016 at U H Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, Oh. She was born on June 6, 1922 in Youngstown, Pennsylvania to Anna A. Bodnar and Stephen F. Yablunosky. She lived most of her young years in Youngstown, PA (near Lemont Furnace, PA) where she attended grade...
Sally Lou Jaap
Aug 10, 2016
Sally Lou Jaap Sally Lou Jaap, 84, of Kent, died Wednesday, August 10, 2016, at the Arbors of Stow. She was born September 1, 1931, in Kent to George and Gladys (Ebert) Spaine. She is survived by her husband, Gerald "Jerry" Jaap, whom she married on January 31, 1976; sons, John (Patti) Nelson of Stow, Michael (Trudy) Nelson of Williamsburg,...
Sylvia Strasshofer
Aug 5, 2016
Sylvia Strasshofer, was born January 1, 1957 in Yugoslavia/present-day Croatia. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Katica (Kaufmann) Vrbac. Sylvia leaves behind her husband Al, whom she married September 11, 1982; her children, Jennifer and David; brother, Tom; sister-in-law, Ruth; nephew, Rick and family; step-mother Zora, and many cousins. Sylvia earned a bachelor's degree in social...
Delores J. Recznik
Aug 4, 2016
Delores J. "Dee" Recznik, 87, of Kent, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Summa Akron City Hospital. She was born November 24, 1928 in Lorain, OH to Anthony and Gladys (Tanski) Drobiszewski. Delores grew up on the shores of Lake Erie where she met the love of her life, John, a lifeguard on Lakeview Beach. Little did they know...
Patricia A. Williamson
Aug 4, 2016
Patricia A. Williamson, 76, of Kent, died Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Arbors of Stow. She was born December 30, 1939 in Ravenna, to Fred A. and Katherine (Ludick) Bahl. She is survived by her husband, James Williamson; sons, James (Morticia) Williamson of Kent and Andrew Williamson of Kent; three grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and sister, Marie Coy of Hollywood, FL....
Nancy L. Skutle
Aug 1, 2016
Nancy L. Skutle, 70, of Brimfield, died Monday, August 1, 2016 at her home. She was born January 6, 1946 in Martins Ferry, to Dale and Thelma (Brown) Williams. Nancy was a 1963 graduate of Rootstown High School and was a billing supervisor for Davey Tree. She enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth...
Norman Franklin Jennings
Jul 31, 2016
Norman F. Jennings Norman F. Jennings, 82, of Kent died after a heroic battle with multiple myeloma. He was born January 5, 1934, in Ravenna, to Paul L. and Mary L. (O'Neill) Jennings. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Betty A. (Seaton) Jennings; daughters, Jan (Bob) Cunningham of Oro Valley, AZ, and Lynn (Curtis) Thompson of Tallmadge;...
Philip T. Leslie
Jul 30, 2016
Philip T. Leslie, 71, of Haslet, TX (formerly of Miami, FL and Kent, OH) passed away Saturday, July 30, 2016. He was born September 16, 1944, in Lisbon, OH to Chester and Mary (McMahon) Leslie. Phil's love of family was first and foremost in his life. His wife Kim, was the love of his life (he always said, "she's my...
Jennie L. Lowe
Sep 4, 2016
Jennie L. Lowe, 86, of Kent, went peacefully into the arms of the Lord Sunday, September 4, 2016 at her home Kent. Jennie who was affectionately known as "Sister", was the eldest of five children born to Richard and Essie M. (Cotton) Edwards on July 4, 1930 in Macon, MS. She was a graduate of Theodore Roosevelt High School and...
Mona Carol Mandalin
Sep 4, 2016
Mona Carol Mandalin, 75, of Kent, died Sunday, September 4, 2016 at her home. She was born September 10, 1940 in Cambridge, to John and Rowena (Farrar) Stage. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Carol retired from Kent State University as the Secretary to the Dean of the Libraries. She is survived by her husband, Paul Mandalin, whom...
Allan M. Eckman
Sep 3, 2016
Allan M. Eckman, 74, of Ravenna, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2016 at University Hospital in Cleveland. He was born February 22, 1942 in Barberton, to Eugene and Helen (Martin) Eckman. Allan was a mechanical engineer for Firestone Tire. He is survived by his wife, Mary J. (Wiley) Eckman; son, Robert Eckman of Barberton ;daughters, Vanessa Stouffer of Green, Ranae...
Edith E. Watters
Sep 1, 2016
Edith E. Watters, 89, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2016. Edith was born December 25, 1926 to Walter and Bessie Parrish in Baltimore, MD. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles F. Watters. She is survived by her sons, Robert D. Blackiston ( Vicki), Donald K. Blackiston (Anna) and daughter Barbara L. Marshall (Edward); grandchildren, Erin Blackiston, Tonia...
Joseph Harold Heeter
Sep 1, 2016
Joseph Harold Heeter, 60, of Hartville, died Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Kent Healthcare Center. He was born September 23, 1955 in Ravenna, to Erwin and Frances L. (Haas) Heeter. Joe loved motorcycles, cars and spending time with his family. He is survived by mother, Frances (Haas) of Kent; son, Joshua (Debra) Heeter of Hartville; daughter, Sabrina (Dusty) Kimes of...
Dennis A. Meyer
Aug 29, 2016
Rev. Dennis A. Meyer, 67, of Kent, died Monday, August 29, 2016 at his home The Reverend Dennis Arthur Meyer was born in Dayton, on February 1, 1949. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur C. Meyer III and Margaret Dunlop Meyer. He is survived by his children Douglas Arthur Meyer, Los Angeles, CA; Dwight R. Meyer (Lis...
Elvalena Betty Johnson
Aug 25, 2016
Elvalena Betty (Anderson) Johnson, 94, passed away on Thursday, August 25th in the comfort of her home. Elvalena was born September 4, 1921 in Columbia, Virginia to Harry Lee Anderson and Betty Lou (Wells) Anderson. Elvalena graduated from S.C. Abrams High School (Fluvanna County, VA) in 1939 and in 1947 was married to John S. Johnson. Elvalena, also known by...
Vernon L. Kauffman
Aug 22, 2016
Vernon L. Kauffman passed away peacefully at 2:40 p.m. on August 22, 2016, surrounded by his family. He was a resident of Chagrin Falls for over 35 years. Vernon was born in Pennsylvania on February 20, 1932. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951-1955 and was stationed in Germany. He graduated first in his class from Kent State...
Bobbie Jean Kimak
Aug 19, 2016
Bobbie Jean Kimak, 68, of Kent, died Friday, August 19, 2016 at McLaren Oakland Hospital in Pontiac, MI following a car accident. She was born March 30, 1948 in Akron to Robert and Viva K. (Good) Boatner. Bobbi was retired from Home Depot where she worked in the home decor department. Bobbi also worked at JoAnn Fabrics in the home...
Martha J. Workman
Aug 16, 2016
Martha J. Workman (nee Pearson), 91, of Mantua, formally of Kent, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Anna Maria of Aurora with her daughter at her side. She was born January 1, 1925 in Cuyahoga Falls to Raymond and Lucille (Helwig) Pearson. She graduated from Kent State High School in 1942. She married Richard L., on December...
Kristy Hafemeister Smith
Aug 16, 2016
Kristy L. Hafemeister Smith Kristy L Hafemeister Smith, 37, of Sandusky, died Tuesday, August 16, 2016, at Firelands Regional Medical Center in Sandusky. She was born May 27, 1979 in Ravenna to Victoria and Charles Mains. She is survived by her sons, Korey Hafemeister Minnich and Adrian Otero Minnich; daughters, Jenna Hafemeister and Elizabeth Otero Weirich; mother, Victoria (Robert) Szczech;...
Jeanette Chahuan Ricco
Aug 16, 2016
Jeanette Chahuan Ricco, 74, of Kent, died Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at her home. She was born May 8, 1942 in Loncoche, Chile to Jorge and Amelia (Herane) Chahuan. Jeanette was a retired Spanish teacher for the Ravenna City Schools. Jeanette loved nature. She belonged to the World Wildlife Federation, Nature Conservancy, and the World Wildlife Fund. One of her...
Margaret C Kotun
Aug 15, 2016
Margaret C. Kotun Margaret C. Kotun of Kent, Ohio passed away Monday August 15, 2016 at U H Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, Oh. She was born on June 6, 1922 in Youngstown, Pennsylvania to Anna A. Bodnar and Stephen F. Yablunosky. She lived most of her young years in Youngstown, PA (near Lemont Furnace, PA) where she attended grade...
Sally Lou Jaap
Aug 10, 2016
Sally Lou Jaap Sally Lou Jaap, 84, of Kent, died Wednesday, August 10, 2016, at the Arbors of Stow. She was born September 1, 1931, in Kent to George and Gladys (Ebert) Spaine. She is survived by her husband, Gerald "Jerry" Jaap, whom she married on January 31, 1976; sons, John (Patti) Nelson of Stow, Michael (Trudy) Nelson of Williamsburg,...
Sylvia Strasshofer
Aug 5, 2016
Sylvia Strasshofer, was born January 1, 1957 in Yugoslavia/present-day Croatia. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Katica (Kaufmann) Vrbac. Sylvia leaves behind her husband Al, whom she married September 11, 1982; her children, Jennifer and David; brother, Tom; sister-in-law, Ruth; nephew, Rick and family; step-mother Zora, and many cousins. Sylvia earned a bachelor's degree in social...
Delores J. Recznik
Aug 4, 2016
Delores J. "Dee" Recznik, 87, of Kent, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Summa Akron City Hospital. She was born November 24, 1928 in Lorain, OH to Anthony and Gladys (Tanski) Drobiszewski. Delores grew up on the shores of Lake Erie where she met the love of her life, John, a lifeguard on Lakeview Beach. Little did they know...
Patricia A. Williamson
Aug 4, 2016
Patricia A. Williamson, 76, of Kent, died Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Arbors of Stow. She was born December 30, 1939 in Ravenna, to Fred A. and Katherine (Ludick) Bahl. She is survived by her husband, James Williamson; sons, James (Morticia) Williamson of Kent and Andrew Williamson of Kent; three grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and sister, Marie Coy of Hollywood, FL....
Nancy L. Skutle
Aug 1, 2016
Nancy L. Skutle, 70, of Brimfield, died Monday, August 1, 2016 at her home. She was born January 6, 1946 in Martins Ferry, to Dale and Thelma (Brown) Williams. Nancy was a 1963 graduate of Rootstown High School and was a billing supervisor for Davey Tree. She enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth...
Norman Franklin Jennings
Jul 31, 2016
Norman F. Jennings Norman F. Jennings, 82, of Kent died after a heroic battle with multiple myeloma. He was born January 5, 1934, in Ravenna, to Paul L. and Mary L. (O'Neill) Jennings. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Betty A. (Seaton) Jennings; daughters, Jan (Bob) Cunningham of Oro Valley, AZ, and Lynn (Curtis) Thompson of Tallmadge;...
Philip T. Leslie
Jul 30, 2016
Philip T. Leslie, 71, of Haslet, TX (formerly of Miami, FL and Kent, OH) passed away Saturday, July 30, 2016. He was born September 16, 1944, in Lisbon, OH to Chester and Mary (McMahon) Leslie. Phil's love of family was first and foremost in his life. His wife Kim, was the love of his life (he always said, "she's my...
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