Lawrence Joseph "Larry" Shanley, 73, of Kent, died Monday, June 4, 2012 at Robinson Memorial Hospital.
He was born September 7, 1938 in Kent to Gerald and Estella (Felton) Shanley. Lawrence was a High School Graduate. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army.
He is survived by his wife, Janet (Burridge) Shanley, whom he married on May 28, 1956; sons, Tom (Patti) Shanley of Brimfield Twp, Gerald Shanley of Rootstown, , Dean Shanley of Diamond, Patrick Shanley of Kent, Brian (Stacy) Shanley of Hudson; daughter, Susan France of Kent; Grandchildren, Crystal, Doug, Chris (Jenn), Kyle, Sean, Faith, Maryn , Brendon, and Michael; Sister-in-laws, Philomena, Caroline & Marie Shanley and Nancy Jones;brother, Richard of Las Vegas and sister, Bonnie of Kent.
He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Tim, daughter, Diane,
Brothers, James, Arthur, Patrick, John; sisters, Irene Hensley, Geraldine Kelly, Christine Burridge, Margaret Jordan, Ruth Hansen.
Private Family Services at Standing Rock Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Kent Firefighters Association.320 South DePeyster Kent, Ohio 44240 Bissler & Sons Funeral Home are handling the arrangements.