Jane B. Kraft 73, of Kent, passed away peacefully at her home on November 5, 2016.
A Kent resident since 1992 she was born in Lakewood, to Raymond and Lucille Horrocks, on November 18, 1942. She graduated from Lakewood High School in June of 1961.
Jane was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved gardening, crocheting, reading, sewing and crafting. She created elaborate Christmas stockings for her children and grandchildren. Jane was an active member of The Kent Garden Club and enjoyed sharing her love of gardening with her fellow community members.
Jane is survived by her children, Dennis J. (Renee) O'Neill of Columbus, Richard J. (Amanda) O'Neill of Ravenna, Michael J. (Erin) O'Neill of Pittsburgh, and Katherine J. (Jonathan) Happ of Cranberry Township; grandchildren, Kaylee (Brian) Piper, Samantha Happ, Lauren Happ, Kimberlee O'Neill, Jason Happ, Matthew Happ, Kaitlyn O'Neill, Joseph O'Neill; sister, June Beverly Gordon of Grafton, former husband and dear friend, John O'Neill of Ravenna, step-mother, Doris E. Horrocks, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph A. Kraft and her parents.
Calling hours will be held from 4-6 pm on Friday, Nov.11th, 2016 at
Bissler & Sons Funeral Home 628 West Main Street, Kent, followed by a memorial service at 6:00pm.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Kent Garden Club, c/o Leslie Geer, Treasurer, 480 Ravenna Rd., Streetsboro, OH 44241.