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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...
Edward A. "Ed" Waller
Dec 3, 2012
Edward A. Waller, 74, of Kent, passed peacefully Monday, December 3, 2012 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center, with the support of his wife and surrounded by his family and friends. He was born March 27, 1938 in Tuscarawas County, to Glenn and Mary (Hart) Waller. He was a veteran of the Army. Ed was the owner of All Pro...
Mary "Drummond" Briganti
Dec 2, 2012
Mary R. Briganti, 87, of Ravenna, formerly of Youngstown, died on Sunday, December 2, 2012 surrounded by her loving family at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. She was born on May 9, 1925 in Washington, PA to Charles and Emma J. (Beddow) Drummond. Upon the age of 18 she was a Rosie the Riveter for WWII in Longview, Washington. She...
Annie Gibson Irving
Nov 28, 2012
Annie Gibson Irving passed away at her home in Long Beach, CA on November 28, at the age of 97. She was born in Lanarkshire, Scotland and came to the United States as a young school girl. Annie was the last surviving founding member of Maplecrest Golf Course. The other founding members were her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B....
Josephine M. Battista
Nov 18, 2012
Josephine M. Battista, 86, of Kent, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2012 at KentRidge at Golden Pond in Kent. She was born June 9, 1926 in Ravenna, OH to Joseph and Leta (Naturale) Chionchio. Josephine graduated from Ravenna High School in 1943. During and after high school, Josephine worked in her father's dry cleaning and tailor business in Ravenna. She...
William A. Howell
Nov 16, 2012
William A. Howell, 88, of Kent, died Friday, November 16, 2012 at KentRidge at Golden Pond. He was born June 19, 1924 in Harrison County, to Roy C. and Doris M. (Bethel) Howell. He was a veteran of the Army during World War II. William retired from Goodrich Aerospace in 1984 and from Sealmaster Corporation in 1994. He was a...
Mark D. Barber
Nov 11, 2012
Mark D. Barber, 48, of Ravenna, died Sunday, November 11, 2012 at his home. He was born November 19, 1963 in Ravenna to Frank and Betty I. (Sigman) Barber. He was a member of First Freedom Baptist Church; and the TriCounty Building Trades, both the Akron Local and the International. Mark was a devoted husband, father and Number 1 Papa....
William Arn
Nov 9, 2012
William James Arn, 88, passed away at home November 9, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. A resident of Kent, he was born in Massillon to Robert and Mary Arn. A veteran of the United States Navy, WWII, he served in the Pacific theater. An educator, he worked as a high school teacher, school psychologist, administrator and university professor. He...
David L. Nemeth
Nov 5, 2012
David L. Nemeth, 61, of Ravenna, died Monday, November 5, 2012 at his home. He was born May 19, 1951 in Ravenna, to Paul and Edith (Erdos) Nemeth. David enjoyed music and studying history. He was a caring person and enjoyed spending time with his family and his K-Mart friends, especially Shirley. He is survived by his brothers, Richard J....
Stephen Kadet,
Oct 28, 2012
Stephen A. "Steve" Kadet, Jr, 69 of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2012 surrounded by his family. He was born in Painesville, to Stephen A. and Dorothy (Arsulic) Kadet Sr. He was a member of the Mogadore Moose, American Legion in Stow, and the Turners Club of Tallmadge. Steve retired from General Motors. He was a dedicated Cleveland...
Dale R. Vacha
Oct 27, 2012
Dale R. Vacha, 48, of Deerfield, died Saturday, October 27, 2012. He was born May 12, 1964 in Akron to Harry and Karen (Vacha) Huntsman. A patriot, Dale served his country first in the Army and then as a contractor overseas with ManTech International as a master mechanic and site supervisor and completed tours in various locations in Iraq. Dale...
Deborah Ortscheid
Oct 27, 2012
Deborah Ortscheid, 50, of Kent, died Saturday, October 27, 2012 at her home. She was born July 13, 1962 in Ravenna, to Bernard and Linda (Archer) Roberts. Debbie loved to travel and the outdoors. She enjoyed riding motorcycles and live music. Debbie loved to spend time with her children, grandchildren, her loving family and friends. She is survived by her...
Daniel B. Adolph
Oct 23, 2012
Dan died at home on October 23rd after a stoic and brave one-year stand off with cancer. Though he lost his courageous battle, his strong spirit and sense of humor were ever present throughout this difficult challenge. He was a landscaper who enjoyed his friendships with his co-workers and fellow Nascar fans. Dan held the office of Chief and was...
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...
Edward A. "Ed" Waller
Dec 3, 2012
Edward A. Waller, 74, of Kent, passed peacefully Monday, December 3, 2012 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center, with the support of his wife and surrounded by his family and friends. He was born March 27, 1938 in Tuscarawas County, to Glenn and Mary (Hart) Waller. He was a veteran of the Army. Ed was the owner of All Pro...
Mary "Drummond" Briganti
Dec 2, 2012
Mary R. Briganti, 87, of Ravenna, formerly of Youngstown, died on Sunday, December 2, 2012 surrounded by her loving family at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. She was born on May 9, 1925 in Washington, PA to Charles and Emma J. (Beddow) Drummond. Upon the age of 18 she was a Rosie the Riveter for WWII in Longview, Washington. She...
Annie Gibson Irving
Nov 28, 2012
Annie Gibson Irving passed away at her home in Long Beach, CA on November 28, at the age of 97. She was born in Lanarkshire, Scotland and came to the United States as a young school girl. Annie was the last surviving founding member of Maplecrest Golf Course. The other founding members were her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B....
Josephine M. Battista
Nov 18, 2012
Josephine M. Battista, 86, of Kent, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2012 at KentRidge at Golden Pond in Kent. She was born June 9, 1926 in Ravenna, OH to Joseph and Leta (Naturale) Chionchio. Josephine graduated from Ravenna High School in 1943. During and after high school, Josephine worked in her father's dry cleaning and tailor business in Ravenna. She...
William A. Howell
Nov 16, 2012
William A. Howell, 88, of Kent, died Friday, November 16, 2012 at KentRidge at Golden Pond. He was born June 19, 1924 in Harrison County, to Roy C. and Doris M. (Bethel) Howell. He was a veteran of the Army during World War II. William retired from Goodrich Aerospace in 1984 and from Sealmaster Corporation in 1994. He was a...
Mark D. Barber
Nov 11, 2012
Mark D. Barber, 48, of Ravenna, died Sunday, November 11, 2012 at his home. He was born November 19, 1963 in Ravenna to Frank and Betty I. (Sigman) Barber. He was a member of First Freedom Baptist Church; and the TriCounty Building Trades, both the Akron Local and the International. Mark was a devoted husband, father and Number 1 Papa....
William Arn
Nov 9, 2012
William James Arn, 88, passed away at home November 9, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. A resident of Kent, he was born in Massillon to Robert and Mary Arn. A veteran of the United States Navy, WWII, he served in the Pacific theater. An educator, he worked as a high school teacher, school psychologist, administrator and university professor. He...
David L. Nemeth
Nov 5, 2012
David L. Nemeth, 61, of Ravenna, died Monday, November 5, 2012 at his home. He was born May 19, 1951 in Ravenna, to Paul and Edith (Erdos) Nemeth. David enjoyed music and studying history. He was a caring person and enjoyed spending time with his family and his K-Mart friends, especially Shirley. He is survived by his brothers, Richard J....
Stephen Kadet,
Oct 28, 2012
Stephen A. "Steve" Kadet, Jr, 69 of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2012 surrounded by his family. He was born in Painesville, to Stephen A. and Dorothy (Arsulic) Kadet Sr. He was a member of the Mogadore Moose, American Legion in Stow, and the Turners Club of Tallmadge. Steve retired from General Motors. He was a dedicated Cleveland...
Dale R. Vacha
Oct 27, 2012
Dale R. Vacha, 48, of Deerfield, died Saturday, October 27, 2012. He was born May 12, 1964 in Akron to Harry and Karen (Vacha) Huntsman. A patriot, Dale served his country first in the Army and then as a contractor overseas with ManTech International as a master mechanic and site supervisor and completed tours in various locations in Iraq. Dale...
Deborah Ortscheid
Oct 27, 2012
Deborah Ortscheid, 50, of Kent, died Saturday, October 27, 2012 at her home. She was born July 13, 1962 in Ravenna, to Bernard and Linda (Archer) Roberts. Debbie loved to travel and the outdoors. She enjoyed riding motorcycles and live music. Debbie loved to spend time with her children, grandchildren, her loving family and friends. She is survived by her...
Daniel B. Adolph
Oct 23, 2012
Dan died at home on October 23rd after a stoic and brave one-year stand off with cancer. Though he lost his courageous battle, his strong spirit and sense of humor were ever present throughout this difficult challenge. He was a landscaper who enjoyed his friendships with his co-workers and fellow Nascar fans. Dan held the office of Chief and was...
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