Margaret A. Swauger, 83, of Kent, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022 in the comfort of her home, with her family by her side.  She was born in Ravenna on March 1, 1939 to the late John and Iola Riethman and was a 1957 graduate of Ravenna Township School.  Margaret was employed with the license bureau at Western Auto for several years and had her own embroidery business.  She enjoyed knitting and crocheting.  She was a member of the First Christian Church in...

Janet Lynn Burrell, age 71, of Kent, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. She was born March 31, 1951, in Massillon, OH; daughter of the late Elmer and Donna Phillips. She is survived by her cherished husband, Stephen D. Burrell; children, Jennifer Burrell and Bret Burrell; siblings, Meridyth West, Kevin (Elizabeth) Phillips, Kristine Kish, and Donald Phillips; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Kenneth “Ken” P Ludick, age 85, of Rootstown, OH, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022 at UH Portage Medical Center. Ken was born June 10, 1937 in Kent, OH to the late Andrew and Anna (Haas) Ludick. Ken was a welder at Gougler Industries in Kent for 30 years, and loved to fish and hunt.  He loved the deer hunting trips to West Virginia.  Later he got into golf and loved that game. He is survived by his significant other, Jenny Walker; daughter-in-law, Alicia...

Charles C. Chandler On Monday, November 21, 2022, Charles C. Chandler died at the age of 94 at UH Portage Medical Center surrounded by family.  Charles was born in Mt. Gilead, Ohio on August 5, 1928 and grew up in Norwalk, Ohio in a family of educators.  After graduating from high school salutatorian, Chuck enlisted in the army and was stationed at Ft. Bliss in El Paso, Texas, attaining the rank of sergeant.  Following his military service, Chuck graduated with a...

Edith Jane Grund (Muci Palinkas) AGE: 64 - Passed away at her home after a short/sudden illness from Pancreatic Cancer in Kent, Ohio on November 17, 2022. Edi (Muci) was the type of person you either hated or loved depending on how much you can absorb from her intense, authentic, and empathic personality. If you allowed her into your life, you knew what true acceptance is since she had the ability to allow you to be yourself no matter what you brought to the table. She loved to...

Charles E. Brunner III, 75, of Rootstown, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Hospital.  He was born in Ballston Spa, NY on November 17, 1947 to the late Charles E. Jr and Della A. Brunner and was a graduate of Boardman High School.  Charley went on to earn an Associate’s Degree from Youngstown State University and Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Kent State University.   Charley proudly served in the United...

Kimberly Hunt, 52, of Akron, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022.  She was born in Warren, OH on August 25, 1970 and relocated to Akron at a young age.  She enjoyed listening to music and taking walks.  Kim loved spending time with her children and will be deeply missed. She leaves her children, Chad Hunt, Diana Hunt, Suzan Hunt and Shannon Hunt and her loving uncle Donnie Nichole. In honoring her wishes, Kim will be cremated and there will be no services. In lieu of...

Alan Frietchen, age 74, of Ravenna, passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 12, 2022. Alan was born July 27, 1948, in Cleveland, OH to the late George and Alfa (Paterline) Frietchen. Alan graduated Euclid Senior High in 1968. After that, he enlisted into the U.S. Army, served in the Vietnam War, and was a recipient of the Purple Heart and the Army Commendation medal for heroism in action. Alan was a devoted and loving father and grandfather and is leaving behind him a...

Barbara Jean (Mark) Graham, 78, of Kent, OH, died on Saturday, November 12, 2022.  She was born on May 23, 1944 in Erie, PA to the late Miles and Elizabeth “Betty” Mark and was a 1962 graduate of Wesleyville High School.  Barbara was employed with Weldon’s in Williamsport, PA until they relocated to Akron, OH.  She was later employed with JoAnn Fabrics and also was a child care aide at The Chapel in Akron for eight years.  She was a former member of...

Virginia Sue Hassler, age 84, always known as Sue, died early in the morning of 9 November from complications to a combination of back surgery and Covid. Formerly of Woodhill Drive in Kent, Sue’s final days were spent in a memory care unit around the corner from her Barlow Road apartment in Hudson, Ohio.  She had lived in Kent since 1977 where she taught piano in her home and worked for many years as Musical Director and Organist at Faith Lutheran Church.  Immediately prior...