Thomas G. Yahner, 65, of Kent, died Monday, December 26, 2011 at Robinson Memorial Hospital.
He was born May 8, 1946 in Akron, to Victor B. and Margaret (Ruhl) Yahner. Tom was a veteran of the Ohio National Guard for six years. He graduated from Kent State University with his degree in Aerospace. He was a member of St. Patrick Church in Kent. Tom owned and operated Yahner's Office Supply in Kent for 15 years. He enjoyed car racing and flying.
He is survived by his wife, Kathryn (Goodwin) Yahner; sons, Brad (Andrea) Yahner of Denver, CO and Todd (Erica) Yahner of Cuyahoga Falls; daughter, Kelly Yahner of Ridgeland, SC; grandchildren, Ava Yahner, Jenson Yahner, Bryn Yahner and Nico Yahner; nieces, Meg Lander of New York and NY Beth Kaplan of Florida. He was preceded in death by his sister, Victoria Barnette.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, December 29th at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home in Kent. Burial will be held at Standing Rock Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Patrick's School Endowment Fund, 127 Portage Street, Kent, OH 44240.