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Tomiko Gabel
Apr 10, 2016
Tomiko Gabel, 86, of Stow, died Sunday, April 10, 2016 at her residence. She was born May 28, 1929 in Ehime-Ken, Japan to Kameji (Suger) Shimizu. She left her native country in 1963 embracing her new country by becoming an America citizen in 1965. Her Son's friends would tell how they saw her working in her yard or walking down...
Jon F. Harper
Apr 10, 2016
Jon Harper, 73, of Kent, OH passed away on April 10, 2016, at Stow Glen Retirement Center where he has lived for the past three years. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Patricia Holm Harper and dear son, Jonathan Evan Harper of Columbus. Born on March 18, 1943 as Jon Franklin Drake to Franklin John Drake...
Randy J Blosser
Apr 8, 2016
Randy J Blosser, 62, of Kent, died Friday, April 8, 2016, after a short illness at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. He was born March 28, 1954 in Wadsworth, OH to Howard and Marcella (Thomas) Blosser. He was a member of American Legion Stow, VFW Kent, and the Canadian Club. He is survived by his brothers, Larry (Candace) Blosser...
Catherine Rose Gearhart
Apr 7, 2016
Catherine Rose Conroy Gearhart, 94, of Kent, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 7, 2016, at her home in Kent. She was born March 29, 1922, in Akron, to John and Catherine Rose (Brady) Conroy. She was a member of St. Patrick Church and St. Joan of Arc Circle. She volunteered at the County Clothing Center in Ravenna for 20 years....
Hazel Alice Debartolo
Apr 6, 2016
Hazel Alice DeBartolo, 81, of Brimfield, died Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at UH Portage Medical Center. She was born July 1, 1934 in Greensburg, PA to Samuel H. and Thelma (Jones) Lopes. She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church. Hazel and her husband Sam managed the Brimfield Community Cupboard from 1980 to 2014. She is survived by her...
Joseph F. Zurzolo
Apr 5, 2016
Joseph F. Zurzolo, 74, of Kent, answered his last call of duty Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at his home. He was born August 9, 1941 in Akron, to Fred and Angelina (Lucia) Zurzolo. He was a veteran of the Air Force during the Vietnam War. Joe retired from AT&T (Lucent Technologies) after 36 years as a communication systems installer and...
Pamela Ann Flynt
Apr 5, 2016
Pamela Ann Flynt, 67, of Ravenna, died Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at her home in Ravenna. She was born August 19, 1948 in Ravenna, to Joseph and Mary (Luzader) Haas. She is survived by her children; Charles (Kim) Flynt of Kent, Helena (Dan) Myers of Ravenna, Rosette Johnston of Kent and, Heather Flynt of Ravenna; grandchildren, Ryan Flynt, Nathan Myers,...
Jean B. "Bema" Kaminski
Apr 4, 2016
Jean B. Kaminski, or as everyone knew her,"Bema",88, of Kent, was called home to Heaven Monday, April 4, 2016 at University Hospital in Cleveland. She was a lifetime member of St. Patrick's Church in Kent. Bema is a unique individual who lived her life as a kind, loving person to whomever was fortunate enough to meet her in the path...
Hattie B. Dzeda
Apr 4, 2016
The east side of Cleveland was home to Hattie B. Dzeda for over 82 years before she moved to the Kent area in 2003. She died at age 95 on April 4 at Maison Aine/The Arbors at Stow where she had been a resident for five years. Born on December 4, 1920, Jadwiga Barbara Bielicki, sixth of the seven daughters...
Bernita Angela Hawkins
Apr 3, 2016
Bernita Angela Hawkins, 90, of Kent, died Sunday, April 3, 2016 at her home. She was born September 21, 1925 in Louisville, KY to Paul and Berneita B. (Bennett) LaLiberte"Daigneaux. She was an avid reader and talented artist. Bernita loved gardening, animals, nature, music, art and dancing. She is survived by her son, Christopher L. Hawkins Jr. of Kent; daughters,...
Betty M. Harrington
Apr 2, 2016
Betty M. Harrington, 94, of Kent, died Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Green View Inn Assisted Living in Green. She was born November 29, 1921 in Akron to Louis and Nellie (Summers) Miller. Betty was a member of the Kent United Methodist Church. She is survived by her sons, Gary (Judy) Harrington of Kent and Kirk Harrington of Akron; grandchildren,...
Gloria Ann Tronge
Apr 2, 2016
After a courageous battle with Ovarian cancer, Gloria passed away Saturday, April 2, 2016 at home surrounded by family. She was born September 24, 1942 to Corado and Cecilia (Conley) Gambaccini in Kent. She will be deeply missed by her husband, Dan Tronge, whom she married in 1963; daughter, Wendy (Tom) Holliday; grandsons, Jacob and Joey; son, Doug (Robin) Tronge;...
William D. Rogers
Mar 30, 2016
William D. Rogers, 68, of Akron, died Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Akron General Hospital. He was born May 5, 1947 in West Virginia, to William M. and Rosemary (Williams) Rogers. He is survived by his sons, Tobin and Seth Rogers; two grandchildren; brother, John Rogers; sisters, Linda Rogers and Mary Leeson. A gathering will be held 2-4 PM Friday,...
Buddy L. "Doc" Myers, Ph.D.
Mar 30, 2016
Buddy L. Myers, Ph.D. "Doc", 83, of Sugar Bush Knolls, completed his life cycle on earth Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Akron General Hospital. Buddy was born August 24, 1932 in Parkersburg, WV, the son of the late Wilbur and Hazel (Hill) Myers. Buddy served in the U.S. Air Force in 1949, and was honorably discharged in January 1953 as...
Robert Lee Harig,
Mar 28, 2016
Robert L. Harig Jr., 76, of Kent, died Monday, March 28, 2016 at his home. He was born October 25, 1939 in Akron to Robert L. and Jonnie Carmen (Doherty) Harig. He served in the U.S. Army for 21 years serving two tours in Europe, one tour in The DMZ of South Korea, and two tours in Viet Nam. After...
Donna (Ludick) Klohn
Mar 27, 2016
Donna (Ludick) Klohn, 79, of Stow, died Sunday, March 27, 2016 at Altercare of Western Reserve. She was born October 28, 1936 in Ravenna, to Alex A. and Celia "Sally" (Johnson) Ludick. She is survived by her husband, James Klohn, whom she married on June 12, 1954; children, Cindi Svoboda of Kent, Rebecca Wert of Kent, Carol (David Nolin) Klohn...
Kenneth L. Deacon,
Mar 26, 2016
Kenneth L. Deacon Sr., 83, of Kent, died peacefully on Saturday, March 26, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was born March 16, 1933 in Stow and retired as an operator for the city of Kent. He was an active member of the American Legion. Ken enjoyed his 20 years of retirement playing Euchre, watching football (rooting for the Steelers),...
Opal Mccourt
Mar 24, 2016
Opal McCourt, 72, of Kent, died Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls. She was born August 13, 1943 in Mannington, WV to Thomas and Ollie B. (Meyers) Stevens. She is survived by her daughter, Leora (Mark) Wolff of Kent. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman McCourt In 2003; daughter, Penny Lynn Watson at birth;...
Stanley Alfonso Ambrose
Mar 22, 2016
Stanley Alfonso Ambrose died of heart disease on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. He was born in Brimfield, Ohio, on May 2, 1926. A devoted husband, father, brother, and son, Stan was happiest to spend time with family and friends at home on the farm where he lived his entire life. At age 18 he left this beloved home to defend...
Carl Denzil Bragg
Mar 21, 2016
Carl Denzil Bragg, 76, of Brimfield, died Monday, March 21, 2016 at the Geauga Medical Center in Chardon. He was born July 31, 1939 in Gem, WV to James Roy and Maude (Murphy) Bragg. He was a veteran of the Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the NRA and the American Legion, and enjoyed riding his...
Tomiko Gabel
Apr 10, 2016
Tomiko Gabel, 86, of Stow, died Sunday, April 10, 2016 at her residence. She was born May 28, 1929 in Ehime-Ken, Japan to Kameji (Suger) Shimizu. She left her native country in 1963 embracing her new country by becoming an America citizen in 1965. Her Son's friends would tell how they saw her working in her yard or walking down...
Jon F. Harper
Apr 10, 2016
Jon Harper, 73, of Kent, OH passed away on April 10, 2016, at Stow Glen Retirement Center where he has lived for the past three years. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Patricia Holm Harper and dear son, Jonathan Evan Harper of Columbus. Born on March 18, 1943 as Jon Franklin Drake to Franklin John Drake...
Randy J Blosser
Apr 8, 2016
Randy J Blosser, 62, of Kent, died Friday, April 8, 2016, after a short illness at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. He was born March 28, 1954 in Wadsworth, OH to Howard and Marcella (Thomas) Blosser. He was a member of American Legion Stow, VFW Kent, and the Canadian Club. He is survived by his brothers, Larry (Candace) Blosser...
Catherine Rose Gearhart
Apr 7, 2016
Catherine Rose Conroy Gearhart, 94, of Kent, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 7, 2016, at her home in Kent. She was born March 29, 1922, in Akron, to John and Catherine Rose (Brady) Conroy. She was a member of St. Patrick Church and St. Joan of Arc Circle. She volunteered at the County Clothing Center in Ravenna for 20 years....
Hazel Alice Debartolo
Apr 6, 2016
Hazel Alice DeBartolo, 81, of Brimfield, died Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at UH Portage Medical Center. She was born July 1, 1934 in Greensburg, PA to Samuel H. and Thelma (Jones) Lopes. She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church. Hazel and her husband Sam managed the Brimfield Community Cupboard from 1980 to 2014. She is survived by her...
Joseph F. Zurzolo
Apr 5, 2016
Joseph F. Zurzolo, 74, of Kent, answered his last call of duty Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at his home. He was born August 9, 1941 in Akron, to Fred and Angelina (Lucia) Zurzolo. He was a veteran of the Air Force during the Vietnam War. Joe retired from AT&T (Lucent Technologies) after 36 years as a communication systems installer and...
Pamela Ann Flynt
Apr 5, 2016
Pamela Ann Flynt, 67, of Ravenna, died Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at her home in Ravenna. She was born August 19, 1948 in Ravenna, to Joseph and Mary (Luzader) Haas. She is survived by her children; Charles (Kim) Flynt of Kent, Helena (Dan) Myers of Ravenna, Rosette Johnston of Kent and, Heather Flynt of Ravenna; grandchildren, Ryan Flynt, Nathan Myers,...
Jean B. "Bema" Kaminski
Apr 4, 2016
Jean B. Kaminski, or as everyone knew her,"Bema",88, of Kent, was called home to Heaven Monday, April 4, 2016 at University Hospital in Cleveland. She was a lifetime member of St. Patrick's Church in Kent. Bema is a unique individual who lived her life as a kind, loving person to whomever was fortunate enough to meet her in the path...
Hattie B. Dzeda
Apr 4, 2016
The east side of Cleveland was home to Hattie B. Dzeda for over 82 years before she moved to the Kent area in 2003. She died at age 95 on April 4 at Maison Aine/The Arbors at Stow where she had been a resident for five years. Born on December 4, 1920, Jadwiga Barbara Bielicki, sixth of the seven daughters...
Bernita Angela Hawkins
Apr 3, 2016
Bernita Angela Hawkins, 90, of Kent, died Sunday, April 3, 2016 at her home. She was born September 21, 1925 in Louisville, KY to Paul and Berneita B. (Bennett) LaLiberte"Daigneaux. She was an avid reader and talented artist. Bernita loved gardening, animals, nature, music, art and dancing. She is survived by her son, Christopher L. Hawkins Jr. of Kent; daughters,...
Betty M. Harrington
Apr 2, 2016
Betty M. Harrington, 94, of Kent, died Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Green View Inn Assisted Living in Green. She was born November 29, 1921 in Akron to Louis and Nellie (Summers) Miller. Betty was a member of the Kent United Methodist Church. She is survived by her sons, Gary (Judy) Harrington of Kent and Kirk Harrington of Akron; grandchildren,...
Gloria Ann Tronge
Apr 2, 2016
After a courageous battle with Ovarian cancer, Gloria passed away Saturday, April 2, 2016 at home surrounded by family. She was born September 24, 1942 to Corado and Cecilia (Conley) Gambaccini in Kent. She will be deeply missed by her husband, Dan Tronge, whom she married in 1963; daughter, Wendy (Tom) Holliday; grandsons, Jacob and Joey; son, Doug (Robin) Tronge;...
William D. Rogers
Mar 30, 2016
William D. Rogers, 68, of Akron, died Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Akron General Hospital. He was born May 5, 1947 in West Virginia, to William M. and Rosemary (Williams) Rogers. He is survived by his sons, Tobin and Seth Rogers; two grandchildren; brother, John Rogers; sisters, Linda Rogers and Mary Leeson. A gathering will be held 2-4 PM Friday,...
Buddy L. "Doc" Myers, Ph.D.
Mar 30, 2016
Buddy L. Myers, Ph.D. "Doc", 83, of Sugar Bush Knolls, completed his life cycle on earth Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Akron General Hospital. Buddy was born August 24, 1932 in Parkersburg, WV, the son of the late Wilbur and Hazel (Hill) Myers. Buddy served in the U.S. Air Force in 1949, and was honorably discharged in January 1953 as...
Robert Lee Harig,
Mar 28, 2016
Robert L. Harig Jr., 76, of Kent, died Monday, March 28, 2016 at his home. He was born October 25, 1939 in Akron to Robert L. and Jonnie Carmen (Doherty) Harig. He served in the U.S. Army for 21 years serving two tours in Europe, one tour in The DMZ of South Korea, and two tours in Viet Nam. After...
Donna (Ludick) Klohn
Mar 27, 2016
Donna (Ludick) Klohn, 79, of Stow, died Sunday, March 27, 2016 at Altercare of Western Reserve. She was born October 28, 1936 in Ravenna, to Alex A. and Celia "Sally" (Johnson) Ludick. She is survived by her husband, James Klohn, whom she married on June 12, 1954; children, Cindi Svoboda of Kent, Rebecca Wert of Kent, Carol (David Nolin) Klohn...
Kenneth L. Deacon,
Mar 26, 2016
Kenneth L. Deacon Sr., 83, of Kent, died peacefully on Saturday, March 26, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was born March 16, 1933 in Stow and retired as an operator for the city of Kent. He was an active member of the American Legion. Ken enjoyed his 20 years of retirement playing Euchre, watching football (rooting for the Steelers),...
Opal Mccourt
Mar 24, 2016
Opal McCourt, 72, of Kent, died Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls. She was born August 13, 1943 in Mannington, WV to Thomas and Ollie B. (Meyers) Stevens. She is survived by her daughter, Leora (Mark) Wolff of Kent. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman McCourt In 2003; daughter, Penny Lynn Watson at birth;...
Stanley Alfonso Ambrose
Mar 22, 2016
Stanley Alfonso Ambrose died of heart disease on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. He was born in Brimfield, Ohio, on May 2, 1926. A devoted husband, father, brother, and son, Stan was happiest to spend time with family and friends at home on the farm where he lived his entire life. At age 18 he left this beloved home to defend...
Carl Denzil Bragg
Mar 21, 2016
Carl Denzil Bragg, 76, of Brimfield, died Monday, March 21, 2016 at the Geauga Medical Center in Chardon. He was born July 31, 1939 in Gem, WV to James Roy and Maude (Murphy) Bragg. He was a veteran of the Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the NRA and the American Legion, and enjoyed riding his...
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