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Donna Marie Tomko
Jun 23, 2014
Donna Marie Tomko, 84, of Kent, died Monday, June 23, 2014 at Kent Healthcare Center. She was born May 31, 1930 in Cleveland to George and Mary (Kavulla) Tomko. Donna worked in New York City as a singer, dancer and comedian. From 1960 to 1968, Donna performed with Larry Knight in a singing/comedy/ duo. They toured a variety of night...
Landyn Matthew Stevens
Jun 22, 2014
Landyn Matthew Stevens, died Sunday, June 22, 2014 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. He is survived by his mom, Elizibeth Marie Boyle and his dad, Craig Allen Stevens Jr. both of Kent; maternal grandparents, Leslie Boyle of Kent and Harold and Carla Boyle of Ravenna; great grandparents, Lee Ann (George Beans) McMullen of Diamond and Terry McMullen of Brady...
Richard "Cheese" Litzenburg
Jun 21, 2014
Richard A. Litzenburg "Cheese", 65, of Diamond, OH passed away June 21, 2014 following a long illness. He was born December 26, 1948 in Cumberland, MD, the son of Richard and Grace Litzenburg. Richard attended Kent Roosevelt High School before being drafted in the Army. He became an E5 Sergeant Tank Commander. Richard was the manager of the Martin Oil...
Vilma Monserrate Smith
Jun 20, 2014
Vilma Monserrate Smith, 72, passed away at her home surrounded by loving family on June 20, 2014. Born on March 26, 1942 in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, she was preceded in death by her mother Clara Ruiz and father Hermand Monserrate. She is survived by her husband, Robert D. Smith; her three children, Roger (Nicki) Smith of Mentor, Victor (Angie)...
Kevin Norman Kalow
Jun 18, 2014
Kevin Kalow, 56, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 18, 2014. He was a life-long resident of Ravenna and graduated from Ravenna High School. He is survived by his sister, Cynthia (Michael) Hostler; niece, Lindsey (Ben) Patterson; nephew, Joe (Danielle) Hostler; great niece, Quinn Patterson; and great nephew, Jack Hostler. He was preceded in death by...
Francine M. Earle
Jun 17, 2014
Francine M. Earle, 78, of Kent, died Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. She was born November 6, 1935 in Kent, to Paul and Margaret (Mehok) Gambaccini. She is survived by her sons, Paul (Wendy) of Edinburg and Jeffrey (Teresa) of Stow; grandchildren, Jacob and Kirsten; sisters, Barbara (Steve) Francis of Rootstown, Marilyn (John) Reighard of Ypsilanti, MI,...
Stephen L. Mandalari
Jun 11, 2014
Stephen Mandalari, our much loved husband, father and grandfather passed away, at 92, with his family beside him at SUMMA Akron City Hospital on June 11, 2014. Stephen was born May 17, 1922 in Kent. He graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School. He married the light of his life, Rosemarie Audino, on November 21, 1954 and they spent 60 incredible...
Louise Spain
Jun 10, 2014
Louise C. Spain passed into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Born November 1, 1921, she was the first child of in Kent, OH to Louis and Anna (Ubri) Ciccone. For many years, Louise was the owner and proprietor of Steve's Café at the corner of Summit Street and Franklin Avenue and then the Plaza View on Cherry Street....
Karen K. Babcock
Jun 9, 2014
Karen K. Babcock, 72, of Kent, went to be with the Lord Monday, June 9, 2014 at Kent Healthcare Center. She was born December 21, 1941 in Bluffton, to Wade and Margaret Bonita (Clark) Shook. Karen was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church in Brimfield. She is survived by sons, Timothy (Julie) Babcock of Lexington Twp., Edward (Wendy) Babcock of...
Ann H. Maulorico
Jun 7, 2014
Ann Helen Maulorico (Miller) of Kent, went home to be with the Lord June 7th, 2014. She was born in Cleveland Ohio on April 27th, 1930 to Rose F. and Bennie J. Maulorico. She resided in Kent Ohio for 27 years and was a much loved and cherished mother of seven sons and one daughter. Michael C. Miller of Tallmadge,...
Bian Rae Bolls
Jun 7, 2014
Bian Rae Bolls, 66, of Lakemore, died Saturday, June 7, 2014 at her home. She was born April 24, 1948 in Lynchburg, VA to Raymond Herbert and Jacqueline Rae (King) Baker. Bian taught math at Field Local Schools for 42 years. She was a member of Fallscreek Community Church in Munroe Falls. Bian was a born teacher with a true...
Robert W. Clawson
Jun 7, 2014
Robert W. Clawson, 74, a long-time resident of Twin Lakes, died Saturday, June 7, 2014 at National Church Residences in Cuyahoga Falls. He was born December 21, 1939 in Glendale, CA to Charles Verner and Ada Fern (Hower) Clawson. He received his Ph.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles, in Soviet Studies and was Professor Emeritus of European Military...
Stephen B. Spangler
Jun 7, 2014
Stephen B. Spangler, age 75, of Kent passed on Saturday, June 7, 2014. He was born in Akron on April 3, 1939 to Albert "A.J." and Catherine L. Spangler, and was a life-long resident of Kent. He attended St. Patrick School and graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School in 1957 and the Goodyear Training Center School in 1961. He also...
Edward B. Whitehouse,
Jun 3, 2014
Edward B. Whitehouse Jr., 84, of Cuyahoga Falls and formerly of Brimfield, died suddenly Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at the Cardinal Retirement Village in Cuyahoga Falls. He was born July 18, 1929 in Wilkinsburg, PA to Edward B. and Helen Ann (Rach) Whitehouse. Ed earned his Masters degree in Human Resources Management from Kent State University in 1999. He was...
Pauline Marie Redman Goodwill
May 29, 2014
Pauline Marie Redman Goodwill, 89, of Kent, died Thursday, May 29, 2014 at her home in the presence of family. She was born October 19, 1924 in Washington County, to Wilson and Phoebe (Lauer) Broome. Pauline was a member of the Kent Church of Christ. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting, sewing and word search puzzles. Pauline loved spending time with her...
Richard B. Dorr
May 25, 2014
Richard B. Dorr, 67, of Kent, passed peacefully at home Sunday, May 25, 2014. He was born March 1, 1947 in Cleveland, to Homer and Adele (Bligh) Dorr. Richard was a 1969 graduate of Case Western Reserve University BA. Richard continued his education at Cleveland State University, M.Ed. 1973 and Kent State University, Ed.S. 1982. While on campus at Case...
Elaine M. Ball
May 22, 2014
Elaine M. Ball, 86, of Kent, OH, entered eternal life on May 22, lovingly surrounded by her family. She was born January 13, 1928 in Bourbon, IN to Joseph Andrew and Anna J. (Rockhill) Metheny. She married Richard E. Ball (deceased) on June 20, 1948 in Plymouth IN. In 1959, they moved to Bedford, IN and raised their family. When...
Michael Thomas Ryan
May 20, 2014
Michael Thomas Ryan, 52, of Stow, died Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at his home. He was born May 3, 1962 in Canton. He is survived by father, Thomas Ryan of Canton; mother, Barbara (Yakunich) Moledor of Stow; siblings, Joseph S. (Jacque) Ryan of New Albany, Stephanie Peatross of Canton, and John (Tricia) Moledor of Hartville; nieces and nephews, Joey Ryan,...
Gary Wilson Miller
May 17, 2014
Gary Wilson Miller, 69, of Kent, died Saturday, May 17, 2014 at his home with his family by his bedside. He was born September 15, 1944 in Ravenna, to C. Baker and Leota E. (Butler) Miller. Gary graduated from Kent State High School and received an Associate degree in Commercial Art from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. He was a...
Josephine G. "Jo" Heisler
May 16, 2014
*** See Addendum at end of obituary*** Josephine G. "Jo" Heisler, 87, of Kent, died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Friday, May 16, 2014. She was born January 11, 1927 in Kent, OH to Carl and Bernice (Bossinger) Douglass. Jo was a graduate of Kent State High School and a Cum Laude graduate of Kent State...
Donna Marie Tomko
Jun 23, 2014
Donna Marie Tomko, 84, of Kent, died Monday, June 23, 2014 at Kent Healthcare Center. She was born May 31, 1930 in Cleveland to George and Mary (Kavulla) Tomko. Donna worked in New York City as a singer, dancer and comedian. From 1960 to 1968, Donna performed with Larry Knight in a singing/comedy/ duo. They toured a variety of night...
Landyn Matthew Stevens
Jun 22, 2014
Landyn Matthew Stevens, died Sunday, June 22, 2014 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. He is survived by his mom, Elizibeth Marie Boyle and his dad, Craig Allen Stevens Jr. both of Kent; maternal grandparents, Leslie Boyle of Kent and Harold and Carla Boyle of Ravenna; great grandparents, Lee Ann (George Beans) McMullen of Diamond and Terry McMullen of Brady...
Richard "Cheese" Litzenburg
Jun 21, 2014
Richard A. Litzenburg "Cheese", 65, of Diamond, OH passed away June 21, 2014 following a long illness. He was born December 26, 1948 in Cumberland, MD, the son of Richard and Grace Litzenburg. Richard attended Kent Roosevelt High School before being drafted in the Army. He became an E5 Sergeant Tank Commander. Richard was the manager of the Martin Oil...
Vilma Monserrate Smith
Jun 20, 2014
Vilma Monserrate Smith, 72, passed away at her home surrounded by loving family on June 20, 2014. Born on March 26, 1942 in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, she was preceded in death by her mother Clara Ruiz and father Hermand Monserrate. She is survived by her husband, Robert D. Smith; her three children, Roger (Nicki) Smith of Mentor, Victor (Angie)...
Kevin Norman Kalow
Jun 18, 2014
Kevin Kalow, 56, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 18, 2014. He was a life-long resident of Ravenna and graduated from Ravenna High School. He is survived by his sister, Cynthia (Michael) Hostler; niece, Lindsey (Ben) Patterson; nephew, Joe (Danielle) Hostler; great niece, Quinn Patterson; and great nephew, Jack Hostler. He was preceded in death by...
Francine M. Earle
Jun 17, 2014
Francine M. Earle, 78, of Kent, died Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. She was born November 6, 1935 in Kent, to Paul and Margaret (Mehok) Gambaccini. She is survived by her sons, Paul (Wendy) of Edinburg and Jeffrey (Teresa) of Stow; grandchildren, Jacob and Kirsten; sisters, Barbara (Steve) Francis of Rootstown, Marilyn (John) Reighard of Ypsilanti, MI,...
Stephen L. Mandalari
Jun 11, 2014
Stephen Mandalari, our much loved husband, father and grandfather passed away, at 92, with his family beside him at SUMMA Akron City Hospital on June 11, 2014. Stephen was born May 17, 1922 in Kent. He graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School. He married the light of his life, Rosemarie Audino, on November 21, 1954 and they spent 60 incredible...
Louise Spain
Jun 10, 2014
Louise C. Spain passed into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Born November 1, 1921, she was the first child of in Kent, OH to Louis and Anna (Ubri) Ciccone. For many years, Louise was the owner and proprietor of Steve's Café at the corner of Summit Street and Franklin Avenue and then the Plaza View on Cherry Street....
Karen K. Babcock
Jun 9, 2014
Karen K. Babcock, 72, of Kent, went to be with the Lord Monday, June 9, 2014 at Kent Healthcare Center. She was born December 21, 1941 in Bluffton, to Wade and Margaret Bonita (Clark) Shook. Karen was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church in Brimfield. She is survived by sons, Timothy (Julie) Babcock of Lexington Twp., Edward (Wendy) Babcock of...
Ann H. Maulorico
Jun 7, 2014
Ann Helen Maulorico (Miller) of Kent, went home to be with the Lord June 7th, 2014. She was born in Cleveland Ohio on April 27th, 1930 to Rose F. and Bennie J. Maulorico. She resided in Kent Ohio for 27 years and was a much loved and cherished mother of seven sons and one daughter. Michael C. Miller of Tallmadge,...
Bian Rae Bolls
Jun 7, 2014
Bian Rae Bolls, 66, of Lakemore, died Saturday, June 7, 2014 at her home. She was born April 24, 1948 in Lynchburg, VA to Raymond Herbert and Jacqueline Rae (King) Baker. Bian taught math at Field Local Schools for 42 years. She was a member of Fallscreek Community Church in Munroe Falls. Bian was a born teacher with a true...
Robert W. Clawson
Jun 7, 2014
Robert W. Clawson, 74, a long-time resident of Twin Lakes, died Saturday, June 7, 2014 at National Church Residences in Cuyahoga Falls. He was born December 21, 1939 in Glendale, CA to Charles Verner and Ada Fern (Hower) Clawson. He received his Ph.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles, in Soviet Studies and was Professor Emeritus of European Military...
Stephen B. Spangler
Jun 7, 2014
Stephen B. Spangler, age 75, of Kent passed on Saturday, June 7, 2014. He was born in Akron on April 3, 1939 to Albert "A.J." and Catherine L. Spangler, and was a life-long resident of Kent. He attended St. Patrick School and graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School in 1957 and the Goodyear Training Center School in 1961. He also...
Edward B. Whitehouse,
Jun 3, 2014
Edward B. Whitehouse Jr., 84, of Cuyahoga Falls and formerly of Brimfield, died suddenly Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at the Cardinal Retirement Village in Cuyahoga Falls. He was born July 18, 1929 in Wilkinsburg, PA to Edward B. and Helen Ann (Rach) Whitehouse. Ed earned his Masters degree in Human Resources Management from Kent State University in 1999. He was...
Pauline Marie Redman Goodwill
May 29, 2014
Pauline Marie Redman Goodwill, 89, of Kent, died Thursday, May 29, 2014 at her home in the presence of family. She was born October 19, 1924 in Washington County, to Wilson and Phoebe (Lauer) Broome. Pauline was a member of the Kent Church of Christ. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting, sewing and word search puzzles. Pauline loved spending time with her...
Richard B. Dorr
May 25, 2014
Richard B. Dorr, 67, of Kent, passed peacefully at home Sunday, May 25, 2014. He was born March 1, 1947 in Cleveland, to Homer and Adele (Bligh) Dorr. Richard was a 1969 graduate of Case Western Reserve University BA. Richard continued his education at Cleveland State University, M.Ed. 1973 and Kent State University, Ed.S. 1982. While on campus at Case...
Elaine M. Ball
May 22, 2014
Elaine M. Ball, 86, of Kent, OH, entered eternal life on May 22, lovingly surrounded by her family. She was born January 13, 1928 in Bourbon, IN to Joseph Andrew and Anna J. (Rockhill) Metheny. She married Richard E. Ball (deceased) on June 20, 1948 in Plymouth IN. In 1959, they moved to Bedford, IN and raised their family. When...
Michael Thomas Ryan
May 20, 2014
Michael Thomas Ryan, 52, of Stow, died Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at his home. He was born May 3, 1962 in Canton. He is survived by father, Thomas Ryan of Canton; mother, Barbara (Yakunich) Moledor of Stow; siblings, Joseph S. (Jacque) Ryan of New Albany, Stephanie Peatross of Canton, and John (Tricia) Moledor of Hartville; nieces and nephews, Joey Ryan,...
Gary Wilson Miller
May 17, 2014
Gary Wilson Miller, 69, of Kent, died Saturday, May 17, 2014 at his home with his family by his bedside. He was born September 15, 1944 in Ravenna, to C. Baker and Leota E. (Butler) Miller. Gary graduated from Kent State High School and received an Associate degree in Commercial Art from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. He was a...
Josephine G. "Jo" Heisler
May 16, 2014
*** See Addendum at end of obituary*** Josephine G. "Jo" Heisler, 87, of Kent, died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Friday, May 16, 2014. She was born January 11, 1927 in Kent, OH to Carl and Bernice (Bossinger) Douglass. Jo was a graduate of Kent State High School and a Cum Laude graduate of Kent State...
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