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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 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 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, 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, 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, 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 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, 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 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, 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, 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...
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...
Phyllis A. Parks, 72, of Ravenna, died Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. She was born June 27, 1940 in California, Missouri to Fred and Almeta E. (Katchman) Stamper. She is survived by her husband, Ted R., whom she married on November 5, 1960; son, Thomas A. of Ravenna; daughter, Karen E. (Scott) Bentley of Greensburg,...
Shirley J. Sarka, 72, of Kent, passed away Monday, October 22, 2012 at her residence. She was born February 1, 1940 in Somerset, PA to Clarence and Mary (Zerfoss) McMann. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church and a graduate of Roosevelt High School, Class of 1958. She enjoyed her needle point, sewing, and quilting. The greatest joys of...
Edith Contrucci, 90, of Kent, passed away Monday, October 22, 2012 at Stow Glen Retirement Center. She was born May 27, 1922 in Kent, to Croce and Theresa (Marino) Caniglia. She was a member of St. Patrick's Church and the Northern Italian Club of Canton, She was an accounts payable clerk for Davey Compressor. She is survived by son: Richard...
Kelly Jean "Kell Bell" Vash, 41, of Kent, passed away Monday, October 22, 2012 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. She was born July 3, 1971 in Cleveland, OH to Robert and Diana (Sunderlin) Vash. Kelly enjoyed playing cards, bowling, and on line gaming at pogo. She is survived by her husband, Wade Zirkle, daughter: Michelle Ann Vash of Kent; Parents, Diana...
Jeanne Ruble Tannert, 89, of Sebring, FL, died Saturday, October 20, 2012 at Florida Hospital Heartland in Sebring, FL. She was born March 12, 1923 in Marion, IN to Raymond and Vivian (Boxell) Ruble. She was a member of the Kent United Methodist Church and sang in the choir for many years. Jeanne was an original shareholder of Oak Knolls...
John N. DiMauro, 91, of Kent passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 16, 2012. John was born August 18, 1921 to Pasquale and Maria (DiLauro) DiMauro. He was a lifelong Kent resident and a member of St. Patrick Church. He was a veteran of the US Army during World War II and a member of the VFW - Kent Post...
Robert W. "Bob" Farrell, 76, of Kent died Sunday, October 14, 2012 peacefully at his residence with family at his side. He was born August 1, 1936 in Cleveland to Michael J. and Mae (Klaecan) Farrell. Bob grew up in Cleveland and graduated from John Marshall High School in 1956. He was an outstanding athlete, playing sandlot baseball in Cleveland...
Glenn R. Alexander, peacefully passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at Kent Healthcare Center. Glenn was born October 11, 1923 in Akron to parents, George D. and Orpha Alexander. Glenn married Dorothy Mae Klinko on June 23, 1951 and recently celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary. Glenn graduated from North High School in Akron in 1942. He joined the US Army...
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 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 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, 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, 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, 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 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, 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 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, 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, 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...
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...
Phyllis A. Parks, 72, of Ravenna, died Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. She was born June 27, 1940 in California, Missouri to Fred and Almeta E. (Katchman) Stamper. She is survived by her husband, Ted R., whom she married on November 5, 1960; son, Thomas A. of Ravenna; daughter, Karen E. (Scott) Bentley of Greensburg,...
Shirley J. Sarka, 72, of Kent, passed away Monday, October 22, 2012 at her residence. She was born February 1, 1940 in Somerset, PA to Clarence and Mary (Zerfoss) McMann. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church and a graduate of Roosevelt High School, Class of 1958. She enjoyed her needle point, sewing, and quilting. The greatest joys of...
Edith Contrucci, 90, of Kent, passed away Monday, October 22, 2012 at Stow Glen Retirement Center. She was born May 27, 1922 in Kent, to Croce and Theresa (Marino) Caniglia. She was a member of St. Patrick's Church and the Northern Italian Club of Canton, She was an accounts payable clerk for Davey Compressor. She is survived by son: Richard...
Kelly Jean "Kell Bell" Vash, 41, of Kent, passed away Monday, October 22, 2012 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. She was born July 3, 1971 in Cleveland, OH to Robert and Diana (Sunderlin) Vash. Kelly enjoyed playing cards, bowling, and on line gaming at pogo. She is survived by her husband, Wade Zirkle, daughter: Michelle Ann Vash of Kent; Parents, Diana...
Jeanne Ruble Tannert, 89, of Sebring, FL, died Saturday, October 20, 2012 at Florida Hospital Heartland in Sebring, FL. She was born March 12, 1923 in Marion, IN to Raymond and Vivian (Boxell) Ruble. She was a member of the Kent United Methodist Church and sang in the choir for many years. Jeanne was an original shareholder of Oak Knolls...
John N. DiMauro, 91, of Kent passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 16, 2012. John was born August 18, 1921 to Pasquale and Maria (DiLauro) DiMauro. He was a lifelong Kent resident and a member of St. Patrick Church. He was a veteran of the US Army during World War II and a member of the VFW - Kent Post...
Robert W. "Bob" Farrell, 76, of Kent died Sunday, October 14, 2012 peacefully at his residence with family at his side. He was born August 1, 1936 in Cleveland to Michael J. and Mae (Klaecan) Farrell. Bob grew up in Cleveland and graduated from John Marshall High School in 1956. He was an outstanding athlete, playing sandlot baseball in Cleveland...
Glenn R. Alexander, peacefully passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at Kent Healthcare Center. Glenn was born October 11, 1923 in Akron to parents, George D. and Orpha Alexander. Glenn married Dorothy Mae Klinko on June 23, 1951 and recently celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary. Glenn graduated from North High School in Akron in 1942. He joined the US Army...