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Ashton J. "Aj" Nicholson
Mar 12, 2014
Ashton Jacob Nicholson, 11, of Kent, died unexpectedly Wednesday, March 12, 2014. He was born May 30, 2002 in Parma, to Joseph and Stephanie (Hager) Nicholson. He enjoyed sports especially football, hockey and lacrosse. A.J. liked playing video games, music, 4 wheeling and the trampoline. He loved playing with his brother and sister. A.J. was a fun-loving and outgoing young...
Kenneth E. Cardinal
Mar 8, 2014
Kenneth Earl Cardinal, long time Kent, Ohio resident and more recently of Stow, Ohio, died on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Robinson Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family, just two days shy of his 86th birthday. He was born on March 10, 1928 in Sebring, Ohio to George and Clara (Barcus) Cardinal. He received his Bachelors and Masters degrees at...
Diana Smith
Mar 4, 2014
Diana Smith, 49, of Brady Lake, died Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at her home, after a long battle with cancer. She was born April 24, 1964 in Brady Lake, to Edward and Marie (Casamento) Sloey. She loved her family and being Gammy. She is survived by her husband, Phillip Smith, whom she married on October 31, 1996; children, Doug Stratton,...
Mary K. Lilly
Mar 2, 2014
Mary K. Lilly, 62, of Kent, died Sunday, March 2, 2014 at Longmeadow Care Center. She was born October 26, 1951 in Akron, to William and Irene (Pettit) Moreley. Mary was a legal secretary at General Tire, then was a substitute aide and a clerk at the Portage County Title Bureau. She attended St. Patrick Church in Kent and St....
Charlotte Ann Doherty
Mar 1, 2014
Charlotte Ann (LeSuer) Doherty died peacefully on March 1st surrounded by family. She is now home with her Lord and Savior and is singing hymns with all the angels. Here are her words. "I was born to C. Karl and Iva (VanEpps) LeSuer on February 19, 1939 at the Corry Hospital in Corry, PA the 8th child of nine. Originally...
Mindy Grace Camillo
Mar 1, 2014
Mindy Grace Camillo, 59, of Ravenna passed away at 6:30 pm on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at University Hospital in Cleveland after a very short illness. Mindy was born on July 14, 1954, in Ames, Iowa to James Joseph and Edith Margaret (Gillie) Clinton. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in Kent, Ohio in 1972, and attended The University of...
Donald E. Titko,
Feb 27, 2014
Donald E. Titko Sr., 78, of Brimfield, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2014 at his home. He was born November 18, 1935 in Hemlock Ohio, to Elmer and Goldie (Hornyak) Titko Sr. Don attended Kent State University. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. On July 8, 1955 he married Marie Bonesteel. While stationed in Germany, he and Marie...
John Thigpen
Feb 24, 2014
John Thigpen, 67, passed away February 24, 2014. Born in Ravenna, Ohio on August 14, 1946, John was a 1964 graduate of Theodore Roosevelt High School. Subsequently he served in the United States Marine Core from 1964-1968. He owned or operated numerous gas stations and automotive repair facilities for over 30 years. Preceded in death by his parents Paul and...
Timothy A. Khol
Feb 24, 2014
Timothy A. Khol, 70, of Kent, passed this life to be with our Heavenly Father on Monday, February 24, 2014. He was born May 4, 1943 in Cleveland, son of the late Emil and Esther (Knott) Khol. He earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Baldwin-Wallace College as well as Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy Degrees from Ohio...
John "Jack"
Feb 23, 2014
John W. Joy, 90, of Kent passed away February 23, 2014. He was born March 7, 1923 in South Euclid, OH to Joseph and Clara (Zahner) Joy. Known as "Jack" to many he was five years old when his father died and found himself living in 13 different homes before entering high school at Strongsville High in Ohio. He joined...
Maryann Kelley
Feb 23, 2014
MaryAnn Kelley, 42, of Erie, PA, died Sunday, February 23, 2014 at UPMC Hamot in Erie, PA. She was born December 18, 1971 in Akron, to Paul C. and Jean Ann (Eichler) Kelley. MaryAnn graduated from Field High School in 1990 and was employed with the Post Office as a Postal Clerk in Erie, PA. She was a member of...
Eugene "Chink" Stambaugh
Feb 23, 2014
Eugene E. "Chink" Stambaugh, 91, of Stow, died Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Woodlands at Robinson in Ravenna. He was born September 22, 1922 in Rootstown to Raymond and Prudence Stambaugh. Eugene was a WWII U.S. Navy veteran. He was an electrician for his entire life and retired from Chrysler in Twinsburg. Many will remember that music was his life....
Doris Ann Ulrich
Feb 20, 2014
Our devoted Mother, Doris Ann Ulrich, joined our Dad in heaven on February 20, 2014. Doris was born February 28, 1936 in Riffle, W.Va to Edith L. (Bragg) and Arley E. Foster. Doris grew up in Brimfield and started working at the tender age of 13 at Seifert's Farm. A few years later Doris rode her bike to downtown Kent...
John William Walker
Feb 19, 2014
John William Walker Jr., 77, of Brady Lake, died Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at his home. He was born September 26, 1936 in Brooklyn, NY to John W. and Violet (Boo) Walker. He was member of the Star Lodge #187 F&AM, Yusef Khan Grotto, Akron Court #5 Order of the Amaranth where he presently serves as Royal Patron, Justice Conclave...
Wilma F. Bowen
Feb 17, 2014
Wilma F. Bowen, 88, of Kent, died Monday, February 17, 2014 at Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights. She was born March 31, 1925 in Akron to Rudolph and Mary (Havel) Vanke. She was Secretary/Treasurer of Quick Service Welding and Machine Company, Inc. of Kent. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Kent and a lifetime member of the...
Robert E. Billiter
Feb 15, 2014
Robert E. Billiter, 59, of Kent, died suddenly Saturday, February 15, 2014 at home. He was born May 25, 1954 in Ravenna to Robert L. and Elizabeth (Williamson) Billiter. He was a Viet Nam War US Army Veteran. Robert had been the Assistant Parts Manager for Kent Lincoln Mercury and various other dealers before early retirement. He will be remembered...
Elizabeth "Betty" Sestili
Feb 14, 2014
Elizabeth J. "Betty" Sestili, 66, died Friday, February 14, 2014 at Summa Western Reserve Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls. She was born September 2, 1947 in Lakewood to David S. and Marjorie (Turnbull) Preston. Elizabeth worked and retired from the Human Resource Department at Kent State University. She liked to play bridge, do crafts with her grandchildren, and cook all sorts...
Charles F. "Charlie" Hawkins
Feb 11, 2014
Charles F. "Charlie" Hawkins, 62, of Kent, died suddenly Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at his home. He was born December 12, 1951 in Cleveland, to Christopher and Bernita Angela (LaLiberte'Daigneaux) Hawkins. Charles graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School in 1970, then entered the Air Force serving during the Vietnam War. He was an avid sports fan especially of the Indians...
Mabel A. Carter
Feb 10, 2014
Beloved wife, mother and nurse Mabel Ann Carter, 89 passed away February 10, 2014, peacefully of natural causes while surrounded by her children, friends, and the outstanding care staff of The Gables of KentRidge. Mabel was a life-long resident of Portage County. She was married in 1947 to Peter Carter who preceded her in death. She and Peter enjoyed many...
Joseph M. Polack
Feb 2, 2014
Joseph M. Polack, 92, of Kent, died Sunday, February 2, 2014 at his home. He was born July 24, 1921 in Youngstown to Andrew and Pearl (Tarby) Polack. He was a WWII US Army Air Corps veteran where he served as a Staff Sergeant 13th Air Corps in the South Pacific. Joseph worked at Twin Coach and then retired after...
Ashton J. "Aj" Nicholson
Mar 12, 2014
Ashton Jacob Nicholson, 11, of Kent, died unexpectedly Wednesday, March 12, 2014. He was born May 30, 2002 in Parma, to Joseph and Stephanie (Hager) Nicholson. He enjoyed sports especially football, hockey and lacrosse. A.J. liked playing video games, music, 4 wheeling and the trampoline. He loved playing with his brother and sister. A.J. was a fun-loving and outgoing young...
Kenneth E. Cardinal
Mar 8, 2014
Kenneth Earl Cardinal, long time Kent, Ohio resident and more recently of Stow, Ohio, died on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Robinson Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family, just two days shy of his 86th birthday. He was born on March 10, 1928 in Sebring, Ohio to George and Clara (Barcus) Cardinal. He received his Bachelors and Masters degrees at...
Diana Smith
Mar 4, 2014
Diana Smith, 49, of Brady Lake, died Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at her home, after a long battle with cancer. She was born April 24, 1964 in Brady Lake, to Edward and Marie (Casamento) Sloey. She loved her family and being Gammy. She is survived by her husband, Phillip Smith, whom she married on October 31, 1996; children, Doug Stratton,...
Mary K. Lilly
Mar 2, 2014
Mary K. Lilly, 62, of Kent, died Sunday, March 2, 2014 at Longmeadow Care Center. She was born October 26, 1951 in Akron, to William and Irene (Pettit) Moreley. Mary was a legal secretary at General Tire, then was a substitute aide and a clerk at the Portage County Title Bureau. She attended St. Patrick Church in Kent and St....
Charlotte Ann Doherty
Mar 1, 2014
Charlotte Ann (LeSuer) Doherty died peacefully on March 1st surrounded by family. She is now home with her Lord and Savior and is singing hymns with all the angels. Here are her words. "I was born to C. Karl and Iva (VanEpps) LeSuer on February 19, 1939 at the Corry Hospital in Corry, PA the 8th child of nine. Originally...
Mindy Grace Camillo
Mar 1, 2014
Mindy Grace Camillo, 59, of Ravenna passed away at 6:30 pm on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at University Hospital in Cleveland after a very short illness. Mindy was born on July 14, 1954, in Ames, Iowa to James Joseph and Edith Margaret (Gillie) Clinton. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in Kent, Ohio in 1972, and attended The University of...
Donald E. Titko,
Feb 27, 2014
Donald E. Titko Sr., 78, of Brimfield, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2014 at his home. He was born November 18, 1935 in Hemlock Ohio, to Elmer and Goldie (Hornyak) Titko Sr. Don attended Kent State University. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. On July 8, 1955 he married Marie Bonesteel. While stationed in Germany, he and Marie...
John Thigpen
Feb 24, 2014
John Thigpen, 67, passed away February 24, 2014. Born in Ravenna, Ohio on August 14, 1946, John was a 1964 graduate of Theodore Roosevelt High School. Subsequently he served in the United States Marine Core from 1964-1968. He owned or operated numerous gas stations and automotive repair facilities for over 30 years. Preceded in death by his parents Paul and...
Timothy A. Khol
Feb 24, 2014
Timothy A. Khol, 70, of Kent, passed this life to be with our Heavenly Father on Monday, February 24, 2014. He was born May 4, 1943 in Cleveland, son of the late Emil and Esther (Knott) Khol. He earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Baldwin-Wallace College as well as Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy Degrees from Ohio...
John "Jack"
Feb 23, 2014
John W. Joy, 90, of Kent passed away February 23, 2014. He was born March 7, 1923 in South Euclid, OH to Joseph and Clara (Zahner) Joy. Known as "Jack" to many he was five years old when his father died and found himself living in 13 different homes before entering high school at Strongsville High in Ohio. He joined...
Maryann Kelley
Feb 23, 2014
MaryAnn Kelley, 42, of Erie, PA, died Sunday, February 23, 2014 at UPMC Hamot in Erie, PA. She was born December 18, 1971 in Akron, to Paul C. and Jean Ann (Eichler) Kelley. MaryAnn graduated from Field High School in 1990 and was employed with the Post Office as a Postal Clerk in Erie, PA. She was a member of...
Eugene "Chink" Stambaugh
Feb 23, 2014
Eugene E. "Chink" Stambaugh, 91, of Stow, died Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Woodlands at Robinson in Ravenna. He was born September 22, 1922 in Rootstown to Raymond and Prudence Stambaugh. Eugene was a WWII U.S. Navy veteran. He was an electrician for his entire life and retired from Chrysler in Twinsburg. Many will remember that music was his life....
Doris Ann Ulrich
Feb 20, 2014
Our devoted Mother, Doris Ann Ulrich, joined our Dad in heaven on February 20, 2014. Doris was born February 28, 1936 in Riffle, W.Va to Edith L. (Bragg) and Arley E. Foster. Doris grew up in Brimfield and started working at the tender age of 13 at Seifert's Farm. A few years later Doris rode her bike to downtown Kent...
John William Walker
Feb 19, 2014
John William Walker Jr., 77, of Brady Lake, died Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at his home. He was born September 26, 1936 in Brooklyn, NY to John W. and Violet (Boo) Walker. He was member of the Star Lodge #187 F&AM, Yusef Khan Grotto, Akron Court #5 Order of the Amaranth where he presently serves as Royal Patron, Justice Conclave...
Wilma F. Bowen
Feb 17, 2014
Wilma F. Bowen, 88, of Kent, died Monday, February 17, 2014 at Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights. She was born March 31, 1925 in Akron to Rudolph and Mary (Havel) Vanke. She was Secretary/Treasurer of Quick Service Welding and Machine Company, Inc. of Kent. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Kent and a lifetime member of the...
Robert E. Billiter
Feb 15, 2014
Robert E. Billiter, 59, of Kent, died suddenly Saturday, February 15, 2014 at home. He was born May 25, 1954 in Ravenna to Robert L. and Elizabeth (Williamson) Billiter. He was a Viet Nam War US Army Veteran. Robert had been the Assistant Parts Manager for Kent Lincoln Mercury and various other dealers before early retirement. He will be remembered...
Elizabeth "Betty" Sestili
Feb 14, 2014
Elizabeth J. "Betty" Sestili, 66, died Friday, February 14, 2014 at Summa Western Reserve Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls. She was born September 2, 1947 in Lakewood to David S. and Marjorie (Turnbull) Preston. Elizabeth worked and retired from the Human Resource Department at Kent State University. She liked to play bridge, do crafts with her grandchildren, and cook all sorts...
Charles F. "Charlie" Hawkins
Feb 11, 2014
Charles F. "Charlie" Hawkins, 62, of Kent, died suddenly Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at his home. He was born December 12, 1951 in Cleveland, to Christopher and Bernita Angela (LaLiberte'Daigneaux) Hawkins. Charles graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School in 1970, then entered the Air Force serving during the Vietnam War. He was an avid sports fan especially of the Indians...
Mabel A. Carter
Feb 10, 2014
Beloved wife, mother and nurse Mabel Ann Carter, 89 passed away February 10, 2014, peacefully of natural causes while surrounded by her children, friends, and the outstanding care staff of The Gables of KentRidge. Mabel was a life-long resident of Portage County. She was married in 1947 to Peter Carter who preceded her in death. She and Peter enjoyed many...
Joseph M. Polack
Feb 2, 2014
Joseph M. Polack, 92, of Kent, died Sunday, February 2, 2014 at his home. He was born July 24, 1921 in Youngstown to Andrew and Pearl (Tarby) Polack. He was a WWII US Army Air Corps veteran where he served as a Staff Sergeant 13th Air Corps in the South Pacific. Joseph worked at Twin Coach and then retired after...
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