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Karl  G. Siedschlag,

Karl G. Siedschlag,

Jun 13, 2012

Karl G. Siedschlag, 91, died Wednesday, June 13, in Ravenna. He was born in Akron on October 28, 1920. On November 20, 1941 he married Dorothy Hostettler of Kent. Karl attended Kent State University until called into the Navy in October, 1941-45, where he attained the rank of Lt. Commander. He earned his doctorate in Polymer Science at Case Western...

Erin  E. Knuth

Erin E. Knuth

Jun 9, 2012

Erin Elizabeth Knuth was taken from this world on Saturday, June 9, 2012. Erin was born on November 27, 1981 to Gary Knuth (Laurie) and Debra Cooper Knuth. A kind and gentle soul, Erin loved being with friends and family. She enjoyed the creative side of life, with a passion for music, art and fashion. She expressed her creativity through...

Dorothy  D. Tassone

Dorothy D. Tassone

Jun 9, 2012

Dorothy D. Tassone, 86, passed away Saturday June 9, 2012in Stow. Dorothy was born July 8, 1925 and was a resident of Kent. She left a lifetime of work and many memories. Dorothy was a loved and cherished and will be greatly missed by many friends and family. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Tassone; son, Dennis...

Daniel Joseph "Danny" Spano

Daniel Joseph "Danny" Spano

Jun 9, 2012

Daniel Joseph "Danny" Spano, 56, of Kent died Saturday, June 9, 2012 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born December 31, 1955 in Ravenna, to Samuel Joseph and Elda (Siciliano) Spano. A lifelong Kent resident and 1974 graduate of Theodore Roosevelt High School, Dan led a feisty and courageous life after suffering a severe spinal cord injury in...

Esther  Marie Andes

Esther Marie Andes

Jun 5, 2012

Esther Marie Andes, 75, of Kent, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at Hospice of Western Reserve in Cleveland. She was born January 24, 1937 in Louisville, KY to Joseph and Mary Eleanora Schweri. She is survived by her son, Mark (Esther) Andes of Novelty, OH; daughters, Michelle (Jason) Stone of Westlake, Shirla (Michael Kienapple) Andes of Valparaiso, IN, Joan...

Lawrence  "Larry" Shanley

Lawrence "Larry" Shanley

Jun 4, 2012

Lawrence Joseph "Larry" Shanley, 73, of Kent, died Monday, June 4, 2012 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He was born September 7, 1938 in Kent to Gerald and Estella (Felton) Shanley. Lawrence was a High School Graduate. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army. He is survived by his wife, Janet (Burridge) Shanley, whom he married on May 28,...

Stephen  P. Kenda,

Stephen P. Kenda,

Jun 3, 2012

Stephen Paul Kenda, Sr., 74, passed away June 3rd at Hilton Head Island, SC. His last days were spent at a place that he loved and cherished before succumbing to his long list of health issues that he so vigorously battled throughout the years. He was born on November 28, 1937, in Duquesne, Pennsylvania to the late Stephen and Mary...

William  "Bill" Montoni

William "Bill" Montoni

Jun 3, 2012

William Joseph "Bill" Montoni, 92, of Kent, died Sunday, June 3, 2012, at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. He was born Dec. 19, 1919, in Kent, one of 15 children of Marion and Lena (DeBarnardi) Montoni. He served in the US Army, South Pacific theater during WWII earning the Asiatic- Pacific Theater Ribbon with 3 Bronze Stars, the American Defense...

Debra Cooper-Knuth

Debra Cooper-Knuth

Jun 3, 2012

Debra Cooper-Knuth, 59, of Kent, died Sunday, June 3, 2012 at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. She was born March 23, 1953 in Ellwood City, PA to David L and Dorothy F (Borison) Cooper. Debra was the director of the Help Foundation of Summit County and worked in the MRDD field for over 30+ years. She loved working with her clients...

Betty Jean King Pierson

Betty Jean King Pierson

Jun 2, 2012

Betty Jean Pierson, 91, of Sebring, OH, died Saturday, June 2, 2012 at Copeland Oaks in Sebring, OH. She was born April 24, 1921 in Toledo, OH to George and Lottie ((Morgan)) King. She received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Toledo and her Masters in Education from Kent State University. Betty retired from Kent City Schools, where...

Barbara Young

Barbara Young

Jun 2, 2012

Barbara Ann Young, 66, of Stow, Ohio, died June 2; 2012. She was born May 30, 1946. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herb and Grace Young. She is survived by her brother, Jim (Caren) Young, and her nephews and niece. Calling hours will be from 12 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 16 at Bissler & Sons...

Robert  "Bob" Bossar

Robert "Bob" Bossar

Jun 2, 2012

Robert Bossar, 66, of Kent, Ohio passed away Saturday, June 2, 2012 at Akron City Hospital. Born on May 9th, 1946 in McKeesport Pennsylvania, Bob was the son of the late Steve and Dorothy (Paich) Bossar. He grew up in Monroeville, Pennsylvania and graduated from Gateway High School. Bob attended Parsons College in Fairfield, Iowa and graduated from Kent State...

John  "David" Caldwell

John "David" Caldwell

May 30, 2012

David Caldwell, 67, of Kent, died Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at home. Born February 24, 1945, in Hamilton, Ontario, to John and Isobel (McMullan) Caldwell, David graduated from Kent State University in 1970. He attended Grace Baptist Church of Kent, and was a member of Berlin Yacht Club and the Appraisal Institute. He is survived by his wife of 45...

E.  Irene Mahaffey

E. Irene Mahaffey

May 30, 2012

E. Irene Mahaffey, 91, of Munroe Falls, died Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. She was born February 11, 1921 in Creekside, PA. She will be remembered for her love of cooking, gardening and visiting loved ones. Her brothers will always fondly remember the letters she sent while they were in the military. She is survived...

Kevin  R. Harris

Kevin R. Harris

May 29, 2012

Kevin R. Harris, 47 of Bath, died in the arms of his loving wife on May 29th, in Hospice of Fairlawn after a short illness. Kevin was born on June 18, 1964, in Akron, where he was raised. He was a banker by trade and he enjoyed spending time with his family at New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Kevin is survived...

Lois  M. Ragan

Lois M. Ragan

May 28, 2012

Lois Mae Ragan, 82, of Brimfield, died Monday, May 28, 2012 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. She was born May 22, 1930 in Cuyahoga Falls, to Eldred Evan and Eltheda Elsie (Hall) George. She is survived by her husband, Richard L. Ragan, whom she married on July 9, 1951 at Killeen, TX; daughter, Sharon R. (Bernie) Polz of Kent; son, Robert...

Christian  Paul O'Keeffe

Christian Paul O'Keeffe

May 27, 2012

Christian Paul O'Keeffe, 20, of Kent, OH, died Sunday, May 27, 2012 in Kent, OH. He was born June 27, 1991 in Akron, OH to Paul and Katherine O'Keeffe. Christian was a loving son, stepson, brother and friend. He was a talented artist and poet, who received second place from the Wick Poetry Scholarship Contest of 2011. He was an...

Lawrence  E Bryner

Lawrence E Bryner

May 26, 2012

Lawrence Eugene Bryner. Born April 1, 1927 to the late Kenneth William & Dorothy Twitchell Bryner. Died May 26, 2012 on the 56th anniversary of his marriage to Barbara Keys Bryner. In addition to his wife, survivors include: children Ann (Tom) Hedington, Beverly (Julian) Sawyer, Daniel Lawrence (Kari) Bryner: grandchildren Nathaniel and Richard Lawrence Hedington, Elizabeth and Jessica Sawyer, Lawrence...

Ronald  Allen Hnath

Ronald Allen Hnath

May 24, 2012

Ronald Allen Hnath, age 77, of Kent, was born April 8, 1935, in Painesville, Ohio. He lived in Fairport Harbor and Painesville, attending St. Anthony's Elementary School and St. Mary's School. He graduated in 1954 from Harvey High School. Ron and his twin brother Bob were members of the 1951 Harvey "Red Raiders" only undefeated, untied football team in the...

Mary Jean "Granny" Gemberling

Mary Jean "Granny" Gemberling

May 9, 2012

Mary Jean "Granny" Gemberling, 88, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, May 9th surrounded by her family. She was born April 12th, 1924 in Kent. She was the daughter of the late Clarence E. and Fern Anderson. This is a well-deserved rest after working hard her entire life on her chicken farm, running the former Shawnee Golf Course, as a...

Karl  G. Siedschlag,

Karl G. Siedschlag,

Jun 13, 2012

Karl G. Siedschlag, 91, died Wednesday, June 13, in Ravenna. He was born in Akron on October 28, 1920. On November 20, 1941 he married Dorothy Hostettler of Kent. Karl attended Kent State University until called into the Navy in October, 1941-45, where he attained the rank of Lt. Commander. He earned his doctorate in Polymer Science at Case Western...

Erin  E. Knuth

Erin E. Knuth

Jun 9, 2012

Erin Elizabeth Knuth was taken from this world on Saturday, June 9, 2012. Erin was born on November 27, 1981 to Gary Knuth (Laurie) and Debra Cooper Knuth. A kind and gentle soul, Erin loved being with friends and family. She enjoyed the creative side of life, with a passion for music, art and fashion. She expressed her creativity through...

Dorothy  D. Tassone

Dorothy D. Tassone

Jun 9, 2012

Dorothy D. Tassone, 86, passed away Saturday June 9, 2012in Stow. Dorothy was born July 8, 1925 and was a resident of Kent. She left a lifetime of work and many memories. Dorothy was a loved and cherished and will be greatly missed by many friends and family. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Tassone; son, Dennis...

Daniel Joseph "Danny" Spano

Daniel Joseph "Danny" Spano

Jun 9, 2012

Daniel Joseph "Danny" Spano, 56, of Kent died Saturday, June 9, 2012 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born December 31, 1955 in Ravenna, to Samuel Joseph and Elda (Siciliano) Spano. A lifelong Kent resident and 1974 graduate of Theodore Roosevelt High School, Dan led a feisty and courageous life after suffering a severe spinal cord injury in...

Esther  Marie Andes

Esther Marie Andes

Jun 5, 2012

Esther Marie Andes, 75, of Kent, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at Hospice of Western Reserve in Cleveland. She was born January 24, 1937 in Louisville, KY to Joseph and Mary Eleanora Schweri. She is survived by her son, Mark (Esther) Andes of Novelty, OH; daughters, Michelle (Jason) Stone of Westlake, Shirla (Michael Kienapple) Andes of Valparaiso, IN, Joan...

Lawrence  "Larry" Shanley

Lawrence "Larry" Shanley

Jun 4, 2012

Lawrence Joseph "Larry" Shanley, 73, of Kent, died Monday, June 4, 2012 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He was born September 7, 1938 in Kent to Gerald and Estella (Felton) Shanley. Lawrence was a High School Graduate. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army. He is survived by his wife, Janet (Burridge) Shanley, whom he married on May 28,...

Stephen  P. Kenda,

Stephen P. Kenda,

Jun 3, 2012

Stephen Paul Kenda, Sr., 74, passed away June 3rd at Hilton Head Island, SC. His last days were spent at a place that he loved and cherished before succumbing to his long list of health issues that he so vigorously battled throughout the years. He was born on November 28, 1937, in Duquesne, Pennsylvania to the late Stephen and Mary...

William  "Bill" Montoni

William "Bill" Montoni

Jun 3, 2012

William Joseph "Bill" Montoni, 92, of Kent, died Sunday, June 3, 2012, at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. He was born Dec. 19, 1919, in Kent, one of 15 children of Marion and Lena (DeBarnardi) Montoni. He served in the US Army, South Pacific theater during WWII earning the Asiatic- Pacific Theater Ribbon with 3 Bronze Stars, the American Defense...

Debra Cooper-Knuth

Debra Cooper-Knuth

Jun 3, 2012

Debra Cooper-Knuth, 59, of Kent, died Sunday, June 3, 2012 at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. She was born March 23, 1953 in Ellwood City, PA to David L and Dorothy F (Borison) Cooper. Debra was the director of the Help Foundation of Summit County and worked in the MRDD field for over 30+ years. She loved working with her clients...

Betty Jean King Pierson

Betty Jean King Pierson

Jun 2, 2012

Betty Jean Pierson, 91, of Sebring, OH, died Saturday, June 2, 2012 at Copeland Oaks in Sebring, OH. She was born April 24, 1921 in Toledo, OH to George and Lottie ((Morgan)) King. She received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Toledo and her Masters in Education from Kent State University. Betty retired from Kent City Schools, where...

Barbara Young

Barbara Young

Jun 2, 2012

Barbara Ann Young, 66, of Stow, Ohio, died June 2; 2012. She was born May 30, 1946. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herb and Grace Young. She is survived by her brother, Jim (Caren) Young, and her nephews and niece. Calling hours will be from 12 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 16 at Bissler & Sons...

Robert  "Bob" Bossar

Robert "Bob" Bossar

Jun 2, 2012

Robert Bossar, 66, of Kent, Ohio passed away Saturday, June 2, 2012 at Akron City Hospital. Born on May 9th, 1946 in McKeesport Pennsylvania, Bob was the son of the late Steve and Dorothy (Paich) Bossar. He grew up in Monroeville, Pennsylvania and graduated from Gateway High School. Bob attended Parsons College in Fairfield, Iowa and graduated from Kent State...

John  "David" Caldwell

John "David" Caldwell

May 30, 2012

David Caldwell, 67, of Kent, died Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at home. Born February 24, 1945, in Hamilton, Ontario, to John and Isobel (McMullan) Caldwell, David graduated from Kent State University in 1970. He attended Grace Baptist Church of Kent, and was a member of Berlin Yacht Club and the Appraisal Institute. He is survived by his wife of 45...

E.  Irene Mahaffey

E. Irene Mahaffey

May 30, 2012

E. Irene Mahaffey, 91, of Munroe Falls, died Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. She was born February 11, 1921 in Creekside, PA. She will be remembered for her love of cooking, gardening and visiting loved ones. Her brothers will always fondly remember the letters she sent while they were in the military. She is survived...

Kevin  R. Harris

Kevin R. Harris

May 29, 2012

Kevin R. Harris, 47 of Bath, died in the arms of his loving wife on May 29th, in Hospice of Fairlawn after a short illness. Kevin was born on June 18, 1964, in Akron, where he was raised. He was a banker by trade and he enjoyed spending time with his family at New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Kevin is survived...

Lois  M. Ragan

Lois M. Ragan

May 28, 2012

Lois Mae Ragan, 82, of Brimfield, died Monday, May 28, 2012 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. She was born May 22, 1930 in Cuyahoga Falls, to Eldred Evan and Eltheda Elsie (Hall) George. She is survived by her husband, Richard L. Ragan, whom she married on July 9, 1951 at Killeen, TX; daughter, Sharon R. (Bernie) Polz of Kent; son, Robert...

Christian  Paul O'Keeffe

Christian Paul O'Keeffe

May 27, 2012

Christian Paul O'Keeffe, 20, of Kent, OH, died Sunday, May 27, 2012 in Kent, OH. He was born June 27, 1991 in Akron, OH to Paul and Katherine O'Keeffe. Christian was a loving son, stepson, brother and friend. He was a talented artist and poet, who received second place from the Wick Poetry Scholarship Contest of 2011. He was an...

Lawrence  E Bryner

Lawrence E Bryner

May 26, 2012

Lawrence Eugene Bryner. Born April 1, 1927 to the late Kenneth William & Dorothy Twitchell Bryner. Died May 26, 2012 on the 56th anniversary of his marriage to Barbara Keys Bryner. In addition to his wife, survivors include: children Ann (Tom) Hedington, Beverly (Julian) Sawyer, Daniel Lawrence (Kari) Bryner: grandchildren Nathaniel and Richard Lawrence Hedington, Elizabeth and Jessica Sawyer, Lawrence...

Ronald  Allen Hnath

Ronald Allen Hnath

May 24, 2012

Ronald Allen Hnath, age 77, of Kent, was born April 8, 1935, in Painesville, Ohio. He lived in Fairport Harbor and Painesville, attending St. Anthony's Elementary School and St. Mary's School. He graduated in 1954 from Harvey High School. Ron and his twin brother Bob were members of the 1951 Harvey "Red Raiders" only undefeated, untied football team in the...

Mary Jean "Granny" Gemberling

Mary Jean "Granny" Gemberling

May 9, 2012

Mary Jean "Granny" Gemberling, 88, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, May 9th surrounded by her family. She was born April 12th, 1924 in Kent. She was the daughter of the late Clarence E. and Fern Anderson. This is a well-deserved rest after working hard her entire life on her chicken farm, running the former Shawnee Golf Course, as a...

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