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Katherine  Elizabeth (Susong)  Wood

Katherine Elizabeth (Susong) Wood

Nov 15, 2013

Katherine Elizabeth (SUSONG) Wood, of Suffield, OH passed away Friday, November 15th with her husband and family by her side. Since March of this year, Kathe bravely faced a diagnosis of MCL. Kathe never complained and approached each day finding the positive. She CONQUERED uncertainty, grueling chemo treatments and Whole Brain Radiation with a dazzling personality, clever humor and steadfast...

Elizabeth Moledor

Elizabeth Moledor

Nov 13, 2013

Elizabeth Moledor, 81 years of age of Kent, passed away Wednesday, November 13th at Robinson Memorial Hospital. Elizabeth was born February 13, 1932, to Gretchen and Wilhelm Winnefeld and lived in Rootstown until she married Lamar Moledor August 7, 1954. Elizabeth was a Kent State graduate with her Master's Degree in Special Education. She taught 1 year at Happy Day...

Donald  "Dick" Stansbury

Donald "Dick" Stansbury

Nov 6, 2013

Donald Richard "Dick" Stansbury, 88, of Champion, died Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at the Hospice of the Valley in Poland. He was born July 4, 1925 in Brady Lake to Earl and Verta (Pendleton) Stansbury. He retired after 22 years in the US Navy and 20 years at Bendix Corporation. He was a member of the Lake Brady UMC, Rockton...

Geraldine  Gerry Reto

Geraldine Gerry Reto

Nov 5, 2013

Geraldine "Gerry" Reto, 81, of Tallmadge, died Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Cuyahoga Falls. She was born August 3, 1932 in Shreveport, LA to John and Cleo (Lawless) Ivy, and raised in Carthage, Texas. She is survived by son, Anthony Reto of Kent; daughters, Shelly (Pat) Paul of Tallmadge and Lee Ann James of Medina; grandchildren,...

Sandra  Sue Thompson

Sandra Sue Thompson

Nov 3, 2013

Sandra Sue Thompson, 67, of Kent, died Sunday, November 3, 2013 under Hospice Care at Kent Healthcare Center. She was born February 18, 1946 in Detroit, MI to Robert and Myrle (Fox) Woodford. Sandra was a spot welder at Chrysler Stamping Plant in Twinsburg and was a member of UAW Local 122. Sandra loved to fish at Rice Lake in...

Robert  "Ace" Holden

Robert "Ace" Holden

Nov 1, 2013

Robert "Ace" Holden died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 85 on the first of November, 2013. Robert is survived by his daughters, Laura Valentine (Ryan) and Sarah Cole (Jon) and his grandchildren Abby and Alison Valentine and Jackson and Katie Cole. Robert has been a staple in the Kent community his entire life. Robert owned "Ace's" restaurant...

James  A. Rinier

James A. Rinier

Nov 1, 2013

James A. Rinier, 90, formerly of Kent, died on November 1, 2013 at the Trinity Grove Rehabilitation Center in Wilmington. Jim was born on May 22, 1923 in Canton, Ohio. He was the son of Harry and Florence (Orwan) Rhinear and was lovingly raised by his grandparents Sam and Viola Mae Rinier. Jim graduated from McKinley High School, class of...

Robert  Hamilton Mcmullen

Robert Hamilton Mcmullen

Oct 28, 2013

Robert Hamilton McMullen "Handsome and then some" Robert H. McMullen, 72 years of age, passed away Monday October 28, 2013. Robert was born on June 20, 1941 in Brady Lake, Ohio, the son of the late James and Mildred (Selders) McMullen. Robert was a graduate of Theodore Roosevelt High school in 1960, where he was also captain of the football...

Nancy  Greer Hansford

Nancy Greer Hansford

Oct 26, 2013

Nancy R. Hansford, 83, of Kent passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 26, 2013. Nancy was born November 18, 1929 in Kent, to E. Redmond and Ruth (Gibson) Greer. After graduating from Kent Roosevelt High School, Nancy married her high school sweetheart, Bruce Hansford, 65 years ago this past October 2nd and was a devoted wife and mother. Nancy and Bruce...

Alice  Aufmuth Zitner

Alice Aufmuth Zitner

Oct 22, 2013

Alice A. Zitner, 87, of Stow OH, died Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at Stow Glen Retirement Center in Stow. She was born September 24, 1926 in Cleveland, to George William and Selma M. (Pennington) Aufmuth. Alice married Martin Zitner in November, 1950 and celebrated 50 years of marriage before his passing in December of 2000. They resided in Orange Village...

Valmore "Big Val" Samuel,

Valmore "Big Val" Samuel,

Oct 22, 2013

VALMORE (Big Val) SAMUEL JR., age 78, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2013. He was born on October 25, 1934 in Huntington, WV. He was also known as Valmore (Junior) Hill. His mother, Rebecca Robinson, preceded him in death. Val graduated in 1954 from Douglass High School. While there he lettered in basketball and football. He received an athletic...

Barbara  T. Geisey

Barbara T. Geisey

Oct 20, 2013

Barbara T. Geisey, 71, of Kent, died Sunday, October 20, 2013 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. She was born October 28, 1941 in Tacoma, WA to Harry and Marjorie J. (Robinson) Taylor. She was actively involved in the Baha'i faith both locally and internationally. Barbara was a member of the Tree City Toastmasters and the Portage County Retired Teachers...

Angeline  Mary Clapp

Angeline Mary Clapp

Oct 19, 2013

Angeline Mary Clapp, 88, of Indian Trail, NC, died Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Novant Health Medical Center in Matthews, NC. She was born December 4, 1924 in Stow, to Michael and Victoria (Hank) Schossler. She was retired from the domestics department of the Clarkins Store in Kent. She was a member of St. Peter of the Field's Church, the...

Marian  Janet Trefethern

Marian Janet Trefethern

Oct 14, 2013

Marian Janet Trefethern, 76, of Cuyahoga Falls, was called home by Jesus on Monday October 14, 2013, at Summa Western Reserve Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls. She was born on January 28, 1937 in York, PA to Floyd and Virga (Raab) Myers. She will be lovingly remembered by sons; Michael Rodkey of Cuyahoga Falls, Jon Rodkey of Peninsula; daughters: Susan Upshaw...

Steve  J. Messino

Steve J. Messino

Oct 5, 2013

Steve J. Messino, 88, of Kent, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, October 5, 2013. He was born April 5, 1925, to Giuseppe and Anna Messino. He graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School and is a World War II veteran. He served proudly in the US Army and fought in the Battle of the...

Ernest L. "Ernie" Mcfee

Ernest L. "Ernie" Mcfee

Oct 5, 2013

Ernest L. "Ernie" McFee, 58, of Kent, died Saturday, October 5, 2013 at his home. He was born October 15, 1954 in Sewickley, PA to Edward L. and Madeline Louise (Williams) McFee. Ernie worked in Residential Services at Kent State University and enjoyed interacting with the students and their parents. He loved music and playing the guitar, mandolin and bass....

Kenneth  R. Byers

Kenneth R. Byers

Oct 3, 2013

Kenneth R. Byers, 89, of Kent, OH, died Thursday, October 3rd, 2013 after a three week bout with cancer, lying ten feet from his unfinished airplane, looking out over Dollar Lake, surrounded by his family. He was born August 15, 1924 in Boston, OH to John and Lillian Hazel (Wilson) Byers. He was a World War II combat B-24 pilot...

Helen Westcott

Helen Westcott

Oct 2, 2013

Helen Westcott Dix, whose husband, the late Robert C. Dix, was publisher of the Record-Courier, died Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013, at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna following several years of declining health. She was 96. Active in the community, she helped found, lead and participate in numerous civic undertakings, many of which she supported financially and with stories she wrote...

Kathleen  Rita Crock

Kathleen Rita Crock

Sep 30, 2013

Kathleen Rita Crock, 94, of Kent, died Monday, September 30, 2013. She was born September 4, 1919 in Akron, to Thomas and Genevieve (Warner) Haas. She was a member of Holy Family Church in Stow and St. Joan of Arc in Streetsboro. . She is survived by sons, Dan T. (Elizabeth) Crock of Mentor and Richard (Elaine) Crock; daughters, Donna...

Leola  H. Ruch

Leola H. Ruch

Sep 27, 2013

Leola Hermine Ruch, (82), of Kent, OH died September 27, 2013. She was born in Gordonville, MO on July 8, 1931 to Leo and Hermine (Wessel) Sander. She received a B.S. in Ed from Southeast Missouri State University and she also studied Art in graduate school at Iowa State University. She taught Art and English at the junior and senior...

Katherine  Elizabeth (Susong)  Wood

Katherine Elizabeth (Susong) Wood

Nov 15, 2013

Katherine Elizabeth (SUSONG) Wood, of Suffield, OH passed away Friday, November 15th with her husband and family by her side. Since March of this year, Kathe bravely faced a diagnosis of MCL. Kathe never complained and approached each day finding the positive. She CONQUERED uncertainty, grueling chemo treatments and Whole Brain Radiation with a dazzling personality, clever humor and steadfast...

Elizabeth Moledor

Elizabeth Moledor

Nov 13, 2013

Elizabeth Moledor, 81 years of age of Kent, passed away Wednesday, November 13th at Robinson Memorial Hospital. Elizabeth was born February 13, 1932, to Gretchen and Wilhelm Winnefeld and lived in Rootstown until she married Lamar Moledor August 7, 1954. Elizabeth was a Kent State graduate with her Master's Degree in Special Education. She taught 1 year at Happy Day...

Donald  "Dick" Stansbury

Donald "Dick" Stansbury

Nov 6, 2013

Donald Richard "Dick" Stansbury, 88, of Champion, died Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at the Hospice of the Valley in Poland. He was born July 4, 1925 in Brady Lake to Earl and Verta (Pendleton) Stansbury. He retired after 22 years in the US Navy and 20 years at Bendix Corporation. He was a member of the Lake Brady UMC, Rockton...

Geraldine  Gerry Reto

Geraldine Gerry Reto

Nov 5, 2013

Geraldine "Gerry" Reto, 81, of Tallmadge, died Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Cuyahoga Falls. She was born August 3, 1932 in Shreveport, LA to John and Cleo (Lawless) Ivy, and raised in Carthage, Texas. She is survived by son, Anthony Reto of Kent; daughters, Shelly (Pat) Paul of Tallmadge and Lee Ann James of Medina; grandchildren,...

Sandra  Sue Thompson

Sandra Sue Thompson

Nov 3, 2013

Sandra Sue Thompson, 67, of Kent, died Sunday, November 3, 2013 under Hospice Care at Kent Healthcare Center. She was born February 18, 1946 in Detroit, MI to Robert and Myrle (Fox) Woodford. Sandra was a spot welder at Chrysler Stamping Plant in Twinsburg and was a member of UAW Local 122. Sandra loved to fish at Rice Lake in...

Robert  "Ace" Holden

Robert "Ace" Holden

Nov 1, 2013

Robert "Ace" Holden died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 85 on the first of November, 2013. Robert is survived by his daughters, Laura Valentine (Ryan) and Sarah Cole (Jon) and his grandchildren Abby and Alison Valentine and Jackson and Katie Cole. Robert has been a staple in the Kent community his entire life. Robert owned "Ace's" restaurant...

James  A. Rinier

James A. Rinier

Nov 1, 2013

James A. Rinier, 90, formerly of Kent, died on November 1, 2013 at the Trinity Grove Rehabilitation Center in Wilmington. Jim was born on May 22, 1923 in Canton, Ohio. He was the son of Harry and Florence (Orwan) Rhinear and was lovingly raised by his grandparents Sam and Viola Mae Rinier. Jim graduated from McKinley High School, class of...

Robert  Hamilton Mcmullen

Robert Hamilton Mcmullen

Oct 28, 2013

Robert Hamilton McMullen "Handsome and then some" Robert H. McMullen, 72 years of age, passed away Monday October 28, 2013. Robert was born on June 20, 1941 in Brady Lake, Ohio, the son of the late James and Mildred (Selders) McMullen. Robert was a graduate of Theodore Roosevelt High school in 1960, where he was also captain of the football...

Nancy  Greer Hansford

Nancy Greer Hansford

Oct 26, 2013

Nancy R. Hansford, 83, of Kent passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 26, 2013. Nancy was born November 18, 1929 in Kent, to E. Redmond and Ruth (Gibson) Greer. After graduating from Kent Roosevelt High School, Nancy married her high school sweetheart, Bruce Hansford, 65 years ago this past October 2nd and was a devoted wife and mother. Nancy and Bruce...

Alice  Aufmuth Zitner

Alice Aufmuth Zitner

Oct 22, 2013

Alice A. Zitner, 87, of Stow OH, died Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at Stow Glen Retirement Center in Stow. She was born September 24, 1926 in Cleveland, to George William and Selma M. (Pennington) Aufmuth. Alice married Martin Zitner in November, 1950 and celebrated 50 years of marriage before his passing in December of 2000. They resided in Orange Village...

Valmore "Big Val" Samuel,

Valmore "Big Val" Samuel,

Oct 22, 2013

VALMORE (Big Val) SAMUEL JR., age 78, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2013. He was born on October 25, 1934 in Huntington, WV. He was also known as Valmore (Junior) Hill. His mother, Rebecca Robinson, preceded him in death. Val graduated in 1954 from Douglass High School. While there he lettered in basketball and football. He received an athletic...

Barbara  T. Geisey

Barbara T. Geisey

Oct 20, 2013

Barbara T. Geisey, 71, of Kent, died Sunday, October 20, 2013 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. She was born October 28, 1941 in Tacoma, WA to Harry and Marjorie J. (Robinson) Taylor. She was actively involved in the Baha'i faith both locally and internationally. Barbara was a member of the Tree City Toastmasters and the Portage County Retired Teachers...

Angeline  Mary Clapp

Angeline Mary Clapp

Oct 19, 2013

Angeline Mary Clapp, 88, of Indian Trail, NC, died Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Novant Health Medical Center in Matthews, NC. She was born December 4, 1924 in Stow, to Michael and Victoria (Hank) Schossler. She was retired from the domestics department of the Clarkins Store in Kent. She was a member of St. Peter of the Field's Church, the...

Marian  Janet Trefethern

Marian Janet Trefethern

Oct 14, 2013

Marian Janet Trefethern, 76, of Cuyahoga Falls, was called home by Jesus on Monday October 14, 2013, at Summa Western Reserve Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls. She was born on January 28, 1937 in York, PA to Floyd and Virga (Raab) Myers. She will be lovingly remembered by sons; Michael Rodkey of Cuyahoga Falls, Jon Rodkey of Peninsula; daughters: Susan Upshaw...

Steve  J. Messino

Steve J. Messino

Oct 5, 2013

Steve J. Messino, 88, of Kent, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, October 5, 2013. He was born April 5, 1925, to Giuseppe and Anna Messino. He graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School and is a World War II veteran. He served proudly in the US Army and fought in the Battle of the...

Ernest L. "Ernie" Mcfee

Ernest L. "Ernie" Mcfee

Oct 5, 2013

Ernest L. "Ernie" McFee, 58, of Kent, died Saturday, October 5, 2013 at his home. He was born October 15, 1954 in Sewickley, PA to Edward L. and Madeline Louise (Williams) McFee. Ernie worked in Residential Services at Kent State University and enjoyed interacting with the students and their parents. He loved music and playing the guitar, mandolin and bass....

Kenneth  R. Byers

Kenneth R. Byers

Oct 3, 2013

Kenneth R. Byers, 89, of Kent, OH, died Thursday, October 3rd, 2013 after a three week bout with cancer, lying ten feet from his unfinished airplane, looking out over Dollar Lake, surrounded by his family. He was born August 15, 1924 in Boston, OH to John and Lillian Hazel (Wilson) Byers. He was a World War II combat B-24 pilot...

Helen Westcott

Helen Westcott

Oct 2, 2013

Helen Westcott Dix, whose husband, the late Robert C. Dix, was publisher of the Record-Courier, died Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013, at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna following several years of declining health. She was 96. Active in the community, she helped found, lead and participate in numerous civic undertakings, many of which she supported financially and with stories she wrote...

Kathleen  Rita Crock

Kathleen Rita Crock

Sep 30, 2013

Kathleen Rita Crock, 94, of Kent, died Monday, September 30, 2013. She was born September 4, 1919 in Akron, to Thomas and Genevieve (Warner) Haas. She was a member of Holy Family Church in Stow and St. Joan of Arc in Streetsboro. . She is survived by sons, Dan T. (Elizabeth) Crock of Mentor and Richard (Elaine) Crock; daughters, Donna...

Leola  H. Ruch

Leola H. Ruch

Sep 27, 2013

Leola Hermine Ruch, (82), of Kent, OH died September 27, 2013. She was born in Gordonville, MO on July 8, 1931 to Leo and Hermine (Wessel) Sander. She received a B.S. in Ed from Southeast Missouri State University and she also studied Art in graduate school at Iowa State University. She taught Art and English at the junior and senior...

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