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Benjamin Foote

Benjamin Foote

Jul 6, 2014

Dr. Benjamin A. Foote, 85, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, July 6th. He was born in Delaware, Ohio on October 25, 1928 to Grant and Nettie (nee Archer) Foote. Three brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Dr. Foote completed his B.A. in Zoology at Ohio Wesleyan (Alpha Tau Omega) in 1950...

Rosemarie Mandalari

Rosemarie Mandalari

Jul 4, 2014

Rosemarie Mandalari, our much loved mother and grandmother, passed away, at 79, with the love of her family surrounding her, at SUMMA Akron City Hospital on July 4, 2014. Stephen and Rosemarie are now together with our Lord. Rosemarie was born March 31, 1935 in Ravenna. She graduated from Ravenna High School. She married her soul mate, Stephen Mandalari, on...

Robert Dimauro

Robert Dimauro

Jul 2, 2014

Robert DiMauro, 86, of Kent, beloved husband of Carmel Rita (Pappano) for 62 years, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving and devoted family on July 2, 2014. Born on May 14, 1928 to Pasquale and Maria DiMauro. Robert is survived by his dear wife Carmel, whom he married on May 3, 1952, at St. Martha Church,...

Maria  Elisabeth Reznicek

Maria Elisabeth Reznicek

Jun 30, 2014

Maria Elisabeth "Marlies" Reznicek, 91, of Stow formerly of North Olmsted, went home to be with the Lord Monday, June 30, 2014. She was born November 20, 1922 in Berlin, Germany. She had worked as an executive secretary for B&K Instruments in Cleveland. She and her husband were active members of Grace Church of North Olmsted for many years and...

Willie  B. Smith

Willie B. Smith

Jun 30, 2014

Willie B. Smith, 89, of Kent, died Monday, June 30, 2014 at his home. He was born December 25, 1924 in Bowdon, GA to George and Emmaline (Flanning) Smith. He loved to teach and spread the word of God and visit the Coleman Day Care Center. Rev. Willie was always dressed, was well liked and loved popcorn. He was a...

Helen Reedy

Helen Reedy

Jun 30, 2014

Helen E. Reedy, 71, of Rootstown, died Monday, June 30, 2014 at Maple Wood Care Center in Streetsboro. She was born May 18, 1943 in Salem to William L. and Mary Jane (Kamere) Rinehart. She was a member of the Rootstown United Methodist Church. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, and painting ceramics. She was also an avid reader. She is survived...

Nellie  Lou Janik

Nellie Lou Janik

Jun 26, 2014

Surrounded by her family and friends, filled with love and song, Nellie Lou Janik (Williams) passed on to a better place, Thursday, June 26, 2014. Born June 24, 1932, this proud Theodore Roosevelt High School "Rough Rider" embraces her world from the start with horses, Canadian fishing trips, Ice skating, and animal rescues. The daughter of Vivian Marie Carpenter and...

Bernard Shaffer

Bernard Shaffer

Jun 24, 2014

Bernard Shaffer, 68, of Streetsboro, died Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at Gardens of Western Reserve in Streetsboro. He was born April 4, 1946 in Ravenna to Claude W. and Marjorie E. (Valarinos) Shaffer. He was a graduate of Ravenna High School and retired from Gougler Industries after working there for many years. He is survived by his daughters, Annette (Rick)...

Donna  Marie Tomko

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Stephen  B. Spangler

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...

Robert  W. Clawson

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...

Ann  H. Maulorico

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,...

Benjamin Foote

Benjamin Foote

Jul 6, 2014

Dr. Benjamin A. Foote, 85, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, July 6th. He was born in Delaware, Ohio on October 25, 1928 to Grant and Nettie (nee Archer) Foote. Three brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Dr. Foote completed his B.A. in Zoology at Ohio Wesleyan (Alpha Tau Omega) in 1950...

Rosemarie Mandalari

Rosemarie Mandalari

Jul 4, 2014

Rosemarie Mandalari, our much loved mother and grandmother, passed away, at 79, with the love of her family surrounding her, at SUMMA Akron City Hospital on July 4, 2014. Stephen and Rosemarie are now together with our Lord. Rosemarie was born March 31, 1935 in Ravenna. She graduated from Ravenna High School. She married her soul mate, Stephen Mandalari, on...

Robert Dimauro

Robert Dimauro

Jul 2, 2014

Robert DiMauro, 86, of Kent, beloved husband of Carmel Rita (Pappano) for 62 years, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving and devoted family on July 2, 2014. Born on May 14, 1928 to Pasquale and Maria DiMauro. Robert is survived by his dear wife Carmel, whom he married on May 3, 1952, at St. Martha Church,...

Maria  Elisabeth Reznicek

Maria Elisabeth Reznicek

Jun 30, 2014

Maria Elisabeth "Marlies" Reznicek, 91, of Stow formerly of North Olmsted, went home to be with the Lord Monday, June 30, 2014. She was born November 20, 1922 in Berlin, Germany. She had worked as an executive secretary for B&K Instruments in Cleveland. She and her husband were active members of Grace Church of North Olmsted for many years and...

Willie  B. Smith

Willie B. Smith

Jun 30, 2014

Willie B. Smith, 89, of Kent, died Monday, June 30, 2014 at his home. He was born December 25, 1924 in Bowdon, GA to George and Emmaline (Flanning) Smith. He loved to teach and spread the word of God and visit the Coleman Day Care Center. Rev. Willie was always dressed, was well liked and loved popcorn. He was a...

Helen Reedy

Helen Reedy

Jun 30, 2014

Helen E. Reedy, 71, of Rootstown, died Monday, June 30, 2014 at Maple Wood Care Center in Streetsboro. She was born May 18, 1943 in Salem to William L. and Mary Jane (Kamere) Rinehart. She was a member of the Rootstown United Methodist Church. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, and painting ceramics. She was also an avid reader. She is survived...

Nellie  Lou Janik

Nellie Lou Janik

Jun 26, 2014

Surrounded by her family and friends, filled with love and song, Nellie Lou Janik (Williams) passed on to a better place, Thursday, June 26, 2014. Born June 24, 1932, this proud Theodore Roosevelt High School "Rough Rider" embraces her world from the start with horses, Canadian fishing trips, Ice skating, and animal rescues. The daughter of Vivian Marie Carpenter and...

Bernard Shaffer

Bernard Shaffer

Jun 24, 2014

Bernard Shaffer, 68, of Streetsboro, died Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at Gardens of Western Reserve in Streetsboro. He was born April 4, 1946 in Ravenna to Claude W. and Marjorie E. (Valarinos) Shaffer. He was a graduate of Ravenna High School and retired from Gougler Industries after working there for many years. He is survived by his daughters, Annette (Rick)...

Donna  Marie Tomko

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Stephen  B. Spangler

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...

Robert  W. Clawson

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...

Ann  H. Maulorico

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,...

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