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Rosalie Ruth Goretti
Jan 8, 2013
Rosalie Ruth Goretti, 82, of Kent, died Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. She was born September 23, 1930 in Kent to Clinton Patrick and Mercedes (Shanley) Fitzpatrick. She had been active in the early days of KentFest and other assorted volunteer work. She spent her major time raising her children and enjoying her grandchildren. She...
Margaret Hunsicker
Jan 8, 2013
Margaret Hunsicker, 95, of Kent, died Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at Chapel Hill Community in Canal Fulton. She was born January 25, 1917 in Kent, to George and Mary (Linger) Horner. Margaret was a Free Methodist and enjoyed gardening. She is survived by her children, Larry Hunsicker of Gastonia, NC, Sylvia Facemire of Canal Fulton, Gerald Hunsicker of Ocala. FL,...
Deborah Ann Missimi
Jan 8, 2013
Debby Missimi enjoyed serving people, whether it was at her parents' restaurant in Kent where she grew up, or as head of Kent Social Services and the Center of Hope in Ravenna, where she worked for a decade before taking ill. The hot meal and pantry programs were more than food for the body, they were food for the soul,...
Glenn I. Coldwell
Jan 8, 2013
Glenn I. Coldwell, 73, of Brimfield, died Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at his home. He was born October 31, 1939 in Tennessee, to Leonard and Pauline (LeVan) Coldwell. Glenn worked at A&P from 1956-1979 and retired from Giant Eagle as Produce Manager in 1998. He was a car buff and loved to attend car shows. Glenn was an avid to...
Loretta J. (Difilippo) Woods
Jan 6, 2013
Some people come into our lives and leave footprints on our hearts and we are never the same. . . Other people leave Tyrannosaurus Rex-sized footprints. Loretta (Mam Mam) Julia Woods was one of those people. She changed our lives with her smile, her laugh, and the overflowing love she so generously shared with everyone she met. Loretta was born...
Ralph Leonard Jordan
Jan 6, 2013
Ralph Leonard Jordan, 64, of Kent died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013 at his home. Born Aug. 22, 1948 in Akron, he was the son of Leonard and Roberta Jordan. He was reared in Stow, where he attended Stow High School. He was a veteran of U.S. Army, including two tours of duty in Vietnam from 1966 to 1968, and having...
Martha Irwin
Jan 4, 2013
Genevieve Martha Irwin, 96, of Aurora, died Friday, January 4, 2013 at Heather Hill Care Community in Chardon. She was born January 17, 1916 in Cleveland to Wyman Glen and Alida Mae (Harper) Irwin. Genevieve worked for Rose Institute in Cleveland and Lake City Products Inc. in Solon. She was a member of The Church in Aurora. She is survived...
Together Again Elizabeth F. Carmany
Jan 2, 2013
Elizabeth Carmany, 87, of Kent, died Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. She was born February 27, 1925 in Kent to Charles and Mary (Poci) Mandalari. Elizabeth had worked at Davey Tree. She was a member of St. Patrick Church. Elizabeth was a member of the Gertrude Sandford Doll Club and the National Association of Watch...
Elizabeth Jane Fitzgerald
Jan 2, 2013
Elizabeth Jane Fitzgerald, 72, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA, died Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Altercare of Brimfield in Brimfield. Preceded in death by her husband, James Fitzgerald in 2001; her mother, Elizabeth Harman; and granddaughter, Kacy Fitzgerald. She was born October 15, 1940 in Pittsburgh, PA to Fred and Elizabeth (Harman) Loegel. She is survived by her sons, James (Tina)...
Ronald M. Wartko
Dec 29, 2012
Ronald M. Wartko, 79, of Suffield, died Saturday, December 29, 2012. He was born May 4, 1933 in Akron, to Peter E. and Bertha (Bennett) Wartko. Ronald was a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of St. Joseph Church in Randolph, Knights of Columbus, and the Ohio Operating Engineers. He is survived by his wife, Terri Deeken, whom he...
Richard Joseph Rezek
Dec 28, 2012
Richard Joseph Rezek, age 66 of Kent, Ohio. Beloved son of the late Frank J. Rezek and the late Virginia Mary Bentzen. Loving brother of Paul Rezek (Kathy), Joanne Abbott (Roy), Rebecca Bentzen, Nina Bentzen (R. Kirk Elliott). Beloved Uncle. Private service. A memorial to be arranged at a later date. Friends who wish may make contributions in memory of...
Chester B. Sayre
Dec 27, 2012
Chester B. Sayre, 87, of Brimfield, died Thursday, December 27, 2012 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born September 7, 1925 in Akron, to Elmer F. and Chloe M. (Donohew) Sayre. Chester was a 32nd degree Mason, a member of the Rockton Lodge #316 F &AM, a Teamster and a Kentucky Colonel. He is survived by his son,...
Donald Samuel Miller
Dec 20, 2012
Donald Samuel Miller, 77, of Kent, died Thursday, December 20, 2012 at his home. He was born July 19, 1935 in Somerset, PA to Clarence and Edna (Lydick) Miller. Donald was a 1954 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School and was a veteran of the Army. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Laborers Local 894 in Akron and...
Llewellyn "Lew" Hintz
Dec 20, 2012
Llewellyn R. "Lew" Hintz, 83, of Ravenna, formerly of Kent, died Thursday, December 20, 2012 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He was born August 10, 1929 in Marshfield, WI to Paul and Alvina (Wegner) Hintz. He was a U S Navy veteran, serving during the Korean conflict. Lew was a Milwaukee School of Engineering graduate. He worked for Goodyear Aerospace for...
Joseph Rotondo
Dec 14, 2012
Joseph A. Rotondo, 79, of Kent, died Friday, December 14, 2012 at Kent Healthcare Center. He was born October 8, 1933 in Kent, to Charles and Mickey (Mollica) Rotondo. Joe was a member of St. Patrick Church and the Knights of Columbus. He loved to fish and being outdoors. He is survived by sons, Mike (Kim) Rotondo of Cape Coral,...
Betty M. Collins
Dec 13, 2012
Betty M. Collins, 79, of Ravenna, died Thursday, December 13, 2012 at her home, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born March 18, 1933 in Grand Junction, CO to Frederick and Myrna (McDow) Lauck. Betty was a veteran of the Army serving during the Korean War. MOTHER DEAR IN MEMORIES BOOK THERE'S ONE SO SWEET WHICH MADE MY CHILDISH...
Richard N. Reaser
Dec 12, 2012
Richard N. "Rich" Reaser, 73, of Ravenna, died Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at Summa Western Reserve Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls. He was born August 13, 1939 in Ronceverte, WV to Earl Preston Reaser and Ina (Boyd) Reaser. Richard was a truck driver for Aurora Casket Company. He was a member of Big Brothers of Portage County, the Kent Garden Club,...
Betty Jane Foor
Dec 5, 2012
Betty Jane Foor, 78, of Brimfield, died peacefully surrounded by her family Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. She was born April 25, 1934 in Akron to Clarence and Mabel Adams. She was a 1952 graduate of Greensburg High School. Betty had worked as a secretary at several area businesses and finally retiring after 20 years...
Cathy Wiland Ben Yair
Dec 5, 2012
Cathy Wiland Ben Yair, wife of Moshe Ben Yair was born in Chicago to Jerry and Louise Wiland (Deceased in 1962). She was reared in Kent by her father, mother and stepmother, Joyce Wiland (deceased in 2004). She graduated from University School and attended Kent State University. She relocated to New York City soon after college where she was employed...
Joseph "Joe" Nanassy
Dec 3, 2012
Joseph A. "Joe" Nanassy, 70, of Kent, passed away Monday, December 3, 2012 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born August 17, 1942 in Cleveland, OH, to Joseph and Margaret (Zitner) Nanassy. Joseph was a 1960 graduate of Crestwood High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, and served from 1962 until 1970. Joe enjoyed...
Rosalie Ruth Goretti
Jan 8, 2013
Rosalie Ruth Goretti, 82, of Kent, died Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. She was born September 23, 1930 in Kent to Clinton Patrick and Mercedes (Shanley) Fitzpatrick. She had been active in the early days of KentFest and other assorted volunteer work. She spent her major time raising her children and enjoying her grandchildren. She...
Margaret Hunsicker
Jan 8, 2013
Margaret Hunsicker, 95, of Kent, died Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at Chapel Hill Community in Canal Fulton. She was born January 25, 1917 in Kent, to George and Mary (Linger) Horner. Margaret was a Free Methodist and enjoyed gardening. She is survived by her children, Larry Hunsicker of Gastonia, NC, Sylvia Facemire of Canal Fulton, Gerald Hunsicker of Ocala. FL,...
Deborah Ann Missimi
Jan 8, 2013
Debby Missimi enjoyed serving people, whether it was at her parents' restaurant in Kent where she grew up, or as head of Kent Social Services and the Center of Hope in Ravenna, where she worked for a decade before taking ill. The hot meal and pantry programs were more than food for the body, they were food for the soul,...
Glenn I. Coldwell
Jan 8, 2013
Glenn I. Coldwell, 73, of Brimfield, died Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at his home. He was born October 31, 1939 in Tennessee, to Leonard and Pauline (LeVan) Coldwell. Glenn worked at A&P from 1956-1979 and retired from Giant Eagle as Produce Manager in 1998. He was a car buff and loved to attend car shows. Glenn was an avid to...
Loretta J. (Difilippo) Woods
Jan 6, 2013
Some people come into our lives and leave footprints on our hearts and we are never the same. . . Other people leave Tyrannosaurus Rex-sized footprints. Loretta (Mam Mam) Julia Woods was one of those people. She changed our lives with her smile, her laugh, and the overflowing love she so generously shared with everyone she met. Loretta was born...
Ralph Leonard Jordan
Jan 6, 2013
Ralph Leonard Jordan, 64, of Kent died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013 at his home. Born Aug. 22, 1948 in Akron, he was the son of Leonard and Roberta Jordan. He was reared in Stow, where he attended Stow High School. He was a veteran of U.S. Army, including two tours of duty in Vietnam from 1966 to 1968, and having...
Martha Irwin
Jan 4, 2013
Genevieve Martha Irwin, 96, of Aurora, died Friday, January 4, 2013 at Heather Hill Care Community in Chardon. She was born January 17, 1916 in Cleveland to Wyman Glen and Alida Mae (Harper) Irwin. Genevieve worked for Rose Institute in Cleveland and Lake City Products Inc. in Solon. She was a member of The Church in Aurora. She is survived...
Together Again Elizabeth F. Carmany
Jan 2, 2013
Elizabeth Carmany, 87, of Kent, died Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. She was born February 27, 1925 in Kent to Charles and Mary (Poci) Mandalari. Elizabeth had worked at Davey Tree. She was a member of St. Patrick Church. Elizabeth was a member of the Gertrude Sandford Doll Club and the National Association of Watch...
Elizabeth Jane Fitzgerald
Jan 2, 2013
Elizabeth Jane Fitzgerald, 72, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA, died Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Altercare of Brimfield in Brimfield. Preceded in death by her husband, James Fitzgerald in 2001; her mother, Elizabeth Harman; and granddaughter, Kacy Fitzgerald. She was born October 15, 1940 in Pittsburgh, PA to Fred and Elizabeth (Harman) Loegel. She is survived by her sons, James (Tina)...
Ronald M. Wartko
Dec 29, 2012
Ronald M. Wartko, 79, of Suffield, died Saturday, December 29, 2012. He was born May 4, 1933 in Akron, to Peter E. and Bertha (Bennett) Wartko. Ronald was a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of St. Joseph Church in Randolph, Knights of Columbus, and the Ohio Operating Engineers. He is survived by his wife, Terri Deeken, whom he...
Richard Joseph Rezek
Dec 28, 2012
Richard Joseph Rezek, age 66 of Kent, Ohio. Beloved son of the late Frank J. Rezek and the late Virginia Mary Bentzen. Loving brother of Paul Rezek (Kathy), Joanne Abbott (Roy), Rebecca Bentzen, Nina Bentzen (R. Kirk Elliott). Beloved Uncle. Private service. A memorial to be arranged at a later date. Friends who wish may make contributions in memory of...
Chester B. Sayre
Dec 27, 2012
Chester B. Sayre, 87, of Brimfield, died Thursday, December 27, 2012 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born September 7, 1925 in Akron, to Elmer F. and Chloe M. (Donohew) Sayre. Chester was a 32nd degree Mason, a member of the Rockton Lodge #316 F &AM, a Teamster and a Kentucky Colonel. He is survived by his son,...
Donald Samuel Miller
Dec 20, 2012
Donald Samuel Miller, 77, of Kent, died Thursday, December 20, 2012 at his home. He was born July 19, 1935 in Somerset, PA to Clarence and Edna (Lydick) Miller. Donald was a 1954 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School and was a veteran of the Army. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Laborers Local 894 in Akron and...
Llewellyn "Lew" Hintz
Dec 20, 2012
Llewellyn R. "Lew" Hintz, 83, of Ravenna, formerly of Kent, died Thursday, December 20, 2012 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He was born August 10, 1929 in Marshfield, WI to Paul and Alvina (Wegner) Hintz. He was a U S Navy veteran, serving during the Korean conflict. Lew was a Milwaukee School of Engineering graduate. He worked for Goodyear Aerospace for...
Joseph Rotondo
Dec 14, 2012
Joseph A. Rotondo, 79, of Kent, died Friday, December 14, 2012 at Kent Healthcare Center. He was born October 8, 1933 in Kent, to Charles and Mickey (Mollica) Rotondo. Joe was a member of St. Patrick Church and the Knights of Columbus. He loved to fish and being outdoors. He is survived by sons, Mike (Kim) Rotondo of Cape Coral,...
Betty M. Collins
Dec 13, 2012
Betty M. Collins, 79, of Ravenna, died Thursday, December 13, 2012 at her home, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born March 18, 1933 in Grand Junction, CO to Frederick and Myrna (McDow) Lauck. Betty was a veteran of the Army serving during the Korean War. MOTHER DEAR IN MEMORIES BOOK THERE'S ONE SO SWEET WHICH MADE MY CHILDISH...
Richard N. Reaser
Dec 12, 2012
Richard N. "Rich" Reaser, 73, of Ravenna, died Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at Summa Western Reserve Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls. He was born August 13, 1939 in Ronceverte, WV to Earl Preston Reaser and Ina (Boyd) Reaser. Richard was a truck driver for Aurora Casket Company. He was a member of Big Brothers of Portage County, the Kent Garden Club,...
Betty Jane Foor
Dec 5, 2012
Betty Jane Foor, 78, of Brimfield, died peacefully surrounded by her family Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. She was born April 25, 1934 in Akron to Clarence and Mabel Adams. She was a 1952 graduate of Greensburg High School. Betty had worked as a secretary at several area businesses and finally retiring after 20 years...
Cathy Wiland Ben Yair
Dec 5, 2012
Cathy Wiland Ben Yair, wife of Moshe Ben Yair was born in Chicago to Jerry and Louise Wiland (Deceased in 1962). She was reared in Kent by her father, mother and stepmother, Joyce Wiland (deceased in 2004). She graduated from University School and attended Kent State University. She relocated to New York City soon after college where she was employed...
Joseph "Joe" Nanassy
Dec 3, 2012
Joseph A. "Joe" Nanassy, 70, of Kent, passed away Monday, December 3, 2012 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born August 17, 1942 in Cleveland, OH, to Joseph and Margaret (Zitner) Nanassy. Joseph was a 1960 graduate of Crestwood High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, and served from 1962 until 1970. Joe enjoyed...
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