Brandilynn K. Yanc, age 45, passed away early on the afternoon of Wednesday September 15, 2021 surrounded with her family. Brandilynn was born June 24th, 1976 to Lori E. Yanc and the late Timothy A. Yanc. Brandilynn grew up and went to school in Twinsburg, Ohio but found a place to call “home” in Portage County for the past 14 years, which allowed her to be closer to her beloved family. Her most precious moments were those spent with her children and family, as well at her...

Diane R. Popson (Thompson-Tkach), 78, formerly of Kent, passed away peacefully September 14, 2021 on a beautiful fall day in Colorado.  Born in Ravenna, OH to Roy and Sylvia (Reese) Thompson, Diane was a 1961 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School.  Diane retired from Kent State University and was a member of Twin Falls United Methodist Church.  She moved to Colorado in 2020 to be near her son and family.  Diane was a woman of enduring Christian faith who...

Betty Louise Copeland, 92, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2021 in Ravenna, Ohio. Betty was born on January 20, 1929 to the late James and Emma (Jackson) Woods of Springfield, Ohio. She attended Springfield public schools, having graduated from Springfield High School.  She was an active member of the Kent community through her work with Union Baptist Church of Kent and as a member of the Women’s Social Club of Kent.  Mrs. Copeland was preceded in death by her...

David Alan Ponick, Jr., 35, of Kent, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Aultman Alliance Hospital. He was born on July 23, 1986 in Ravenna to David Sr. and Kimberly Ponick. David will be remembered for his love of Ohio State and always cheering on the Buckeyes.  He was a carpenter and truly enjoyed helping anyone and everyone that needed it, without question.  David lit up when he was around his daughter, Liv.  One of his greatest joys, was seeing a smile on her...

James Andrew Bendula, 69, of Stow, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021 at Summa Health Systems Akron City Hospital.  He was born in Cleveland on November 23, 1951 to the late Andrew and Helen Bendula.  James was an accomplished carpenter and could build or fix anything asked of him.  He was very hardworking and a wonderful provider.  He was a family man that would do anything for those he loved.  He was a member of the Akron Carpenters Local Union #285 and a...

Claudia Lea Morrow, age 60, of Kent, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Akron City Hospital. Claudia was born September 3, 1961 in Barberton, to the late Claude "Buck" and Dolores (McQuiggan) Selman. Claudia enjoyed the beach, local music, as well as a night of bowling and playing the slot machines.  What brought her the most joy in life was the family holidays and spending time with her grandchildren.  Family was the most important part, and everything to her...

Kenneth Ronald “Ron” LeMaster, 83, of Ravenna, OH, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, August 29, 2021, surrounded by his family.  He was born in Rush, OH on November 3, 1937 and moved to Ravenna in 1963.  Ron was employed in a variety of trades, including farmer, truck driver, tool and dye maker, East Park employee and fleet manager for Level Propane.  He was owner of Hudson Disposal for many years, and retired from Amerigas as National Fleet...

Gerald M. Seeman, age 83, of Kent, died peacefully at home on Friday, August 27, 2021. Gerald was born on June 14, 1938 in Ravenna, OH. He was raised by his grandmother, Marie Guthier. He is survived by daughters, Theresa Testa of Ravenna, Diane (Tony) Smith of Kent and Patricia "Trish" Hogan of Kent; grandchildren, Jennifer (Sean) Sullivan, Matthew (Jaime) Smith, Mitchell Smith, Casey Hogan, Keara Hogan; great grandson, Elliot Smith; several brother and sisters and many nieces...

Donnette M. (Cox) Kothera, age 84, passed away on Thursday August 26, 2021 at UH Portage Medical Center. She was born on July 30, 1937 in Ravenna, Ohio to Kenneth and Josephine (Pellegrini) Cox. She is preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Raymond Franckhauser, and second husband, Edwin Kothera, who passed away on August 26, 1996. She is survived by her daughter, Michelann (Harry) Rager; stepdaughter, Cheyrl (Steve) Schwind; grandchildren, Stephanie (Andy) Jalwan and Jennifer...

Thomas Walter Cope, of Kent, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021.  Thomas worked at Lamson and Sessions, RB&W for 43 years.   He will be greatly missed and is survived by his wife, Nancy; children Patty, Tim, and Tom; and grandchildren Ashley, Jacob, and Josh.   Cremation services in care of Bissler & Sons Crematory.   Services in care of Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory, 628 West Main Street, Kent, OH 44240.