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Donald  Paul Ryman

Donald Paul Ryman

Apr 23, 2012

Donald P. Ryman, 81, of Streetsboro, passed away on Monday, April 23, 2012 at the Aurora Manor in Aurora, OH and has rejoined his beloved wife Patricia in heaven for eternity. He was born on May 17, 1930 in Buffalo, NY and was adopted by Mahlon and Katherine (nee Floetke) Ryman, late of Big Run, PA. His early career was...

Orville  E. Smith

Orville E. Smith

Apr 23, 2012

Orville E "Gene" Smith, 87, of Kent, passed away Monday, April 23, 2012 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He was born February 23, 1925 in Spencer, W.V. to Waitman T. and Florence Eveline (Currey) Smith. He was a veteran of the U S Army during the World War II and was awarded the Purple Heart for his service in the European...

James  J. Pizzute

James J. Pizzute

Apr 21, 2012

James J. Pizzute, 84, of Kent, died Saturday, April 21, 2012, surrounded by his loving family, at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He was born May 1, 1927 in Kent, to Tom and Carmella (Donato) Pizzute. James worked as a water repairman for Kent City Water Department retiring in 1987. He was a member of St. Patrick Church. Jim owned and operated...

James  W. Garrett

James W. Garrett

Apr 20, 2012

James W. Garrett, 89, of Twin Lakes, passed away Friday, April 20, 2012 at his home. He was born November 19, 1922 in Akron to Charles Columbus and Freda Augusta (Sanderson) Garrett. He was a lieutenant and pilot in the Army Air Corps during WWII. In the 1950's he began his career in the auto industry as a general manager...

Robert  Charles Ackworth

Robert Charles Ackworth

Apr 18, 2012

Robert Charles Ackworth, 89, of Kent, died Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at Altercare of Brimfield. He was born March 2, 1923 in Kent to Harry Frank and Elno Irene (Palmer) Ackworth. He was a veteran of the Army during the World War II. Robert was a Writer and Editor in New York City from 1956 to 1982. He also did...

George  P. Laporte

George P. Laporte

Apr 16, 2012

George P. LaPorte, 71, of Kent, died Monday, April 16, 2012 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He was born October 22, 1940 in Alexandria, PA to Elmer James and Sara (Patterson) LaPorte. He is survived by his wife of forty nine years, Susan (Corley) LaPorte; son, John (Kolleen) LaPorte of Sturgis, MI; daughter, Christina S. Bartow of Brimfield; grandchildren, Corey and...

Brenda Mcbride

Brenda Mcbride

Apr 16, 2012

Brenda Joyce McBride, 72, of Kent, died Monday, April 16, 2012 at her home. She was born December 29, 1939 in Grove City, PA to Albert Richard and Agnes V. (Wiseman) Engle. A loving and caring mother and grandmother, she enjoyed spending time with her family. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Margo Mackey and...

Emory  Wilber Vance

Emory Wilber Vance

Apr 15, 2012

Emory W. Vance, 88, a longtime fixture in downtown Kent as owner of Emory's Barber Shop, died peacefully Sunday, April 15th, surrounded by his family at Akron City Hospital. For more than half a century he cut hair at the shop located at 147 South Water St., after moving to Kent in 1959 from his native West Virginia and attending...

David  Allen Hooker

David Allen Hooker

Apr 11, 2012

David Allen Hooker, 56, of Youngstown, died Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at his daughter's home in Kent. He was born September 29, 1955 in Cleveland. David was a self-employed flooring installer. He worked in the Youngstown area. He is survived by his daughter, Amanda S. (David C.) Werner of Kent; grandson, Gaige Werner of Kent; father, Roger Hooker of AZ;...

Leland  D. Wright,

Leland D. Wright,

Apr 10, 2012

Leland (Lee) D. Wright Jr. died on Tuesday April 10, 2012, after a valiant, seven year battle with cancer. He was 69. Lee was born on July 7, 1942 in Chicago, IL, to Shirley and Leland Wright, Sr. He graduated high school in Creston, IA in 1960. At Simpson College in Indianola, IA, he majored in Spanish with a minor...

John Charles "Jack" Durance

John Charles "Jack" Durance

Apr 6, 2012

John Charles "Jack" Durance , 95, of Hudson, died Friday, April 6, 2012 at Laurel Lake Care Center in Hudson. He was born March 14, 1917 in Hamilton, Ontario to Charles Henry and Thersa Marie (Last) Durance. John received his Doctorate from The Ohio State University. He retired after a long career at Kent State University. He was a veteran...

Joseph Messina

Joseph Messina

Mar 31, 2012

Joseph Messina, 82, of St. Robert, Missouri, died Saturday, March 31, 2012 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born March 20, 1930 in Akron to Colagero and Dolorata "Doloris" (Dilaria) Messina. He was a Korean War US Army veteran. He was affiliated with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company for over 25 years, finishing his career in Italy. Then...

Ronald  "Ron" Formick

Ronald "Ron" Formick

Mar 30, 2012

Ronald L. Formick age 66. On March 30, 2012 quietly passed away at home surrounded by his family. He was a loving husband of 46 years to Sheila, a caring father to Robin and Scott (Kerry), and a proud Papa to his grandchildren, Maiya, Connor and Garrett, all of Rootstown. Ron is also survived by his brother Carl Formick(Patricia) of...

Raymond  W. Knapp

Raymond W. Knapp

Mar 29, 2012

Raymond William Knapp, loving husband, father and grandfather, age 76, passed away peacefully on March 29th, 2012 at his home surrounded by family. He was born January 3, 1936 in Kent, Ohio to John and Florence (Kline) Knapp. Ray was a life-long resident of Kent. He was an Army Veteran, serving in Germany as a radio intercept operator. He loved...

Mary  Lou Davis

Mary Lou Davis

Mar 29, 2012

Mary Lou "Moochie" Davis, 66 of Akron, left this world on Thursday March 29th. She was born September 1, 1945 in Baden, VA to Ralph and Velva (Cox) Davis. Mary was a graduate of Ellet high School and Southern Ohio College. She will be greatly missed for her humor, artistic eye and compassionate heart. She is survived by her daughter:...

Joann Ray

Joann Ray

Mar 26, 2012

JoAnn N. Ray, 80, of Kent passed away Monday, March 26, 2012 at her residence. She was born January 9, 1932 in Akron to Boyd and Esther Pearl (Boak) Harter. She was a 1949 graduate of Kent State High School. JoAnn worked at Davey Tree, Twin Coach and later retired from Bio-Medical Engineering Services. She is survived by her husband...

Mary  C. Ruggles

Mary C. Ruggles

Mar 25, 2012

Mary C. Ruggles passed away on March 25, 2012. Mary is preceded in death by her husband, James Ruggles, and grandson, Tyler P. Faust. Mary leaves her son, Walter (Micki) Ruggles of Springfield, VA, Amy P. Faust of Ravenna, and Roxanne Wise of Kent, grandchildren Leslie Ruggles, Noelle (Jared) Fucci, Justin Wise, Brendan and Evan Ruggles, and twin sister, Catherine...

Nancy  Ann Nash

Nancy Ann Nash

Mar 24, 2012

Nancy Ann Nash, 66, of Copley, died Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Akron General Hospital. She was born July 27, 1945 in Akron, to James Joseph and Rosalind D. (Cooper) Nash. Nancy retired as a supervisor from the Medina County Achievement Center, after a career dedicated to adults with special needs. She was a volunteer and board member of the...

Dora  M. Llewellyn

Dora M. Llewellyn

Mar 24, 2012

Dora M. Llewellyn, 94, of Kent, passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2012, at the Kent Healthcare Center. She was born January 14, 1918 in Akron, to Frank J. and Catherine (Rothermel) Guthier. Dora was a communicant of St. Patrick Church since the family moved to Brady Lake in 1948. She was a member of the Brady Lake Women's Club...

James  D. Thornton

James D. Thornton

Mar 17, 2012

James Thornton, 67, Founder of the Shaker Heights High School Theatre Arts Program, was born to Lawrence and Opal (Ross) Thornton in Akron, Ohio. He grew up excelling in theatre and choir while developing a strong interest in the natural world. A lifetime resident of Northeast Ohio, James began his teaching career at Jackson Memorial High School in the fall...

Donald  Paul Ryman

Donald Paul Ryman

Apr 23, 2012

Donald P. Ryman, 81, of Streetsboro, passed away on Monday, April 23, 2012 at the Aurora Manor in Aurora, OH and has rejoined his beloved wife Patricia in heaven for eternity. He was born on May 17, 1930 in Buffalo, NY and was adopted by Mahlon and Katherine (nee Floetke) Ryman, late of Big Run, PA. His early career was...

Orville  E. Smith

Orville E. Smith

Apr 23, 2012

Orville E "Gene" Smith, 87, of Kent, passed away Monday, April 23, 2012 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He was born February 23, 1925 in Spencer, W.V. to Waitman T. and Florence Eveline (Currey) Smith. He was a veteran of the U S Army during the World War II and was awarded the Purple Heart for his service in the European...

James  J. Pizzute

James J. Pizzute

Apr 21, 2012

James J. Pizzute, 84, of Kent, died Saturday, April 21, 2012, surrounded by his loving family, at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He was born May 1, 1927 in Kent, to Tom and Carmella (Donato) Pizzute. James worked as a water repairman for Kent City Water Department retiring in 1987. He was a member of St. Patrick Church. Jim owned and operated...

James  W. Garrett

James W. Garrett

Apr 20, 2012

James W. Garrett, 89, of Twin Lakes, passed away Friday, April 20, 2012 at his home. He was born November 19, 1922 in Akron to Charles Columbus and Freda Augusta (Sanderson) Garrett. He was a lieutenant and pilot in the Army Air Corps during WWII. In the 1950's he began his career in the auto industry as a general manager...

Robert  Charles Ackworth

Robert Charles Ackworth

Apr 18, 2012

Robert Charles Ackworth, 89, of Kent, died Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at Altercare of Brimfield. He was born March 2, 1923 in Kent to Harry Frank and Elno Irene (Palmer) Ackworth. He was a veteran of the Army during the World War II. Robert was a Writer and Editor in New York City from 1956 to 1982. He also did...

George  P. Laporte

George P. Laporte

Apr 16, 2012

George P. LaPorte, 71, of Kent, died Monday, April 16, 2012 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He was born October 22, 1940 in Alexandria, PA to Elmer James and Sara (Patterson) LaPorte. He is survived by his wife of forty nine years, Susan (Corley) LaPorte; son, John (Kolleen) LaPorte of Sturgis, MI; daughter, Christina S. Bartow of Brimfield; grandchildren, Corey and...

Brenda Mcbride

Brenda Mcbride

Apr 16, 2012

Brenda Joyce McBride, 72, of Kent, died Monday, April 16, 2012 at her home. She was born December 29, 1939 in Grove City, PA to Albert Richard and Agnes V. (Wiseman) Engle. A loving and caring mother and grandmother, she enjoyed spending time with her family. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Margo Mackey and...

Emory  Wilber Vance

Emory Wilber Vance

Apr 15, 2012

Emory W. Vance, 88, a longtime fixture in downtown Kent as owner of Emory's Barber Shop, died peacefully Sunday, April 15th, surrounded by his family at Akron City Hospital. For more than half a century he cut hair at the shop located at 147 South Water St., after moving to Kent in 1959 from his native West Virginia and attending...

David  Allen Hooker

David Allen Hooker

Apr 11, 2012

David Allen Hooker, 56, of Youngstown, died Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at his daughter's home in Kent. He was born September 29, 1955 in Cleveland. David was a self-employed flooring installer. He worked in the Youngstown area. He is survived by his daughter, Amanda S. (David C.) Werner of Kent; grandson, Gaige Werner of Kent; father, Roger Hooker of AZ;...

Leland  D. Wright,

Leland D. Wright,

Apr 10, 2012

Leland (Lee) D. Wright Jr. died on Tuesday April 10, 2012, after a valiant, seven year battle with cancer. He was 69. Lee was born on July 7, 1942 in Chicago, IL, to Shirley and Leland Wright, Sr. He graduated high school in Creston, IA in 1960. At Simpson College in Indianola, IA, he majored in Spanish with a minor...

John Charles "Jack" Durance

John Charles "Jack" Durance

Apr 6, 2012

John Charles "Jack" Durance , 95, of Hudson, died Friday, April 6, 2012 at Laurel Lake Care Center in Hudson. He was born March 14, 1917 in Hamilton, Ontario to Charles Henry and Thersa Marie (Last) Durance. John received his Doctorate from The Ohio State University. He retired after a long career at Kent State University. He was a veteran...

Joseph Messina

Joseph Messina

Mar 31, 2012

Joseph Messina, 82, of St. Robert, Missouri, died Saturday, March 31, 2012 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born March 20, 1930 in Akron to Colagero and Dolorata "Doloris" (Dilaria) Messina. He was a Korean War US Army veteran. He was affiliated with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company for over 25 years, finishing his career in Italy. Then...

Ronald  "Ron" Formick

Ronald "Ron" Formick

Mar 30, 2012

Ronald L. Formick age 66. On March 30, 2012 quietly passed away at home surrounded by his family. He was a loving husband of 46 years to Sheila, a caring father to Robin and Scott (Kerry), and a proud Papa to his grandchildren, Maiya, Connor and Garrett, all of Rootstown. Ron is also survived by his brother Carl Formick(Patricia) of...

Raymond  W. Knapp

Raymond W. Knapp

Mar 29, 2012

Raymond William Knapp, loving husband, father and grandfather, age 76, passed away peacefully on March 29th, 2012 at his home surrounded by family. He was born January 3, 1936 in Kent, Ohio to John and Florence (Kline) Knapp. Ray was a life-long resident of Kent. He was an Army Veteran, serving in Germany as a radio intercept operator. He loved...

Mary  Lou Davis

Mary Lou Davis

Mar 29, 2012

Mary Lou "Moochie" Davis, 66 of Akron, left this world on Thursday March 29th. She was born September 1, 1945 in Baden, VA to Ralph and Velva (Cox) Davis. Mary was a graduate of Ellet high School and Southern Ohio College. She will be greatly missed for her humor, artistic eye and compassionate heart. She is survived by her daughter:...

Joann Ray

Joann Ray

Mar 26, 2012

JoAnn N. Ray, 80, of Kent passed away Monday, March 26, 2012 at her residence. She was born January 9, 1932 in Akron to Boyd and Esther Pearl (Boak) Harter. She was a 1949 graduate of Kent State High School. JoAnn worked at Davey Tree, Twin Coach and later retired from Bio-Medical Engineering Services. She is survived by her husband...

Mary  C. Ruggles

Mary C. Ruggles

Mar 25, 2012

Mary C. Ruggles passed away on March 25, 2012. Mary is preceded in death by her husband, James Ruggles, and grandson, Tyler P. Faust. Mary leaves her son, Walter (Micki) Ruggles of Springfield, VA, Amy P. Faust of Ravenna, and Roxanne Wise of Kent, grandchildren Leslie Ruggles, Noelle (Jared) Fucci, Justin Wise, Brendan and Evan Ruggles, and twin sister, Catherine...

Nancy  Ann Nash

Nancy Ann Nash

Mar 24, 2012

Nancy Ann Nash, 66, of Copley, died Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Akron General Hospital. She was born July 27, 1945 in Akron, to James Joseph and Rosalind D. (Cooper) Nash. Nancy retired as a supervisor from the Medina County Achievement Center, after a career dedicated to adults with special needs. She was a volunteer and board member of the...

Dora  M. Llewellyn

Dora M. Llewellyn

Mar 24, 2012

Dora M. Llewellyn, 94, of Kent, passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2012, at the Kent Healthcare Center. She was born January 14, 1918 in Akron, to Frank J. and Catherine (Rothermel) Guthier. Dora was a communicant of St. Patrick Church since the family moved to Brady Lake in 1948. She was a member of the Brady Lake Women's Club...

James  D. Thornton

James D. Thornton

Mar 17, 2012

James Thornton, 67, Founder of the Shaker Heights High School Theatre Arts Program, was born to Lawrence and Opal (Ross) Thornton in Akron, Ohio. He grew up excelling in theatre and choir while developing a strong interest in the natural world. A lifetime resident of Northeast Ohio, James began his teaching career at Jackson Memorial High School in the fall...

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