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Thomas Edward Griggy
Sep 23, 2011
Thomas Edward Griggy, age 66, died of cancer on September 23, 2011 at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born May 28, 1945 in Ravenna to Gilbert and Mona (Chalker) Griggy. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Portia (Himes) Griggy; his son, Chad Griggy of Lima, Ohio; and a daughter, Chelsea Griggy...
William E. "Bill" Sawyer
Sep 23, 2011
William E. "Bill" Sawyer, 83, of Kent, died Friday, September 23, 2011 at his residence. He was born May 13, 1928 in Kent, to Edward Peter and Mary Elizabeth (Conrad) Sawyer. Bill attended St. Patrick Elementary School and graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in 1946. Following graduation he volunteered for duty during WWII and served three years in the...
Mary Grace Parravani
Sep 22, 2011
Mary Grace Parravani, 91, of Cuyahoga Falls, died Thursday, September 22, 2011 at the Hospice Care Center. She was born January 8, 1920 in New Orleans, LA to Clement William and May Coleman (Pelcher) Lange. She is survived by sons, Lance (Debra) Parravani of Cuyahoga Falls and John Parravani Jr. of St. Petersburg, FL; grandchildren, Eric Parravani, Ian Parravani, Carla...
Gerald "Jerry" Weigand
Sep 22, 2011
Gerald P. "Jerry" Weigand, 79, longtime resident of Kent, joined his sweet heart Jenny, Thursday, September 22, 2011. He was born November 27, 1931 to Paul J. and Lena (Lansinger) Weigand of Kent. Jerry enjoyed watching NASCAR racing, football, particularly the last game when the Browns won. He enjoyed his Fords, especially his Mustang. He is survived by daughters: Rhonda...
Merle "Bud" Wilcox
Sep 21, 2011
Merle W. "Bud" Wilcox, 68, of Kent, died Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at Pine Valley Care Center in Richfield. He was born May 1, 1943 in Streetsboro, to Merle E. and Martha L. (Fear) Wilcox. He graduated from Crestwood High School in 1961-1962, where he was an all-star basketball player. Bud worked the family farm, was a school bus driver...
Catherine Mary Shipley
Sep 20, 2011
Catherine Mary Shipley (nee Huscroft), 49 of Kent passed away on September 20, 2011 after a courageous battle with ALS. Cathy was a graduate of St. V and Kent State University. Cathy was involved in many organizations, numerous volunteer services, 24 years of teaching in the Kent City Schools at Central and Davey elementary, and her commitment to her family,...
Clyde B. Hoffman,
Sep 17, 2011
Clyde Benjamin Hoffman Jr. "Butch", "Benji", 56, of Suffield, went to be with the Lord Saturday, September 17, 2011 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born September 23, 1954 in Akron to Clyde B. Hoffman Sr. and Joan E. Shoenfelt. After graduating from Stow High School and the University of Akron, Clyde, was an Assistant Comptroller at Jaite...
Marcella Thomas Blosser
Sep 16, 2011
Marcella M. Blosser, 89, of Stow, OH, died Friday, September 16, 2011 at Briarwood Assisted Living in Stow. She was born August 31, 1922 in Shreve, OH to Quimby Irvin and Gertrude (Peckham) Thomas. She was a member of First Christian Church of Kent. Marcella was a cashier for Reinkers, and Convenient Food Mart. She is survived by sons, Larry...
June Leonard) (Nee) Bella
Sep 13, 2011
June Bella of Kent, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and beloved wife passed peacefully from this life on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at her home surrounded by her loving and devoted family. Her loving heart, warm inviting smile, radiant blue eyes and infectious laughter filled the lives of all with many tender memories. Her home was always a gathering place for...
Dennis Michael Zavinski
Sep 10, 2011
Dennis Michael Zavinski, 68, of Aurora, died Saturday, September 10, 2011. He was born October 4, 1942 in Sewickley, Pennsylvania to Mike and Katherine (Kartychak) Zavinski. Dennis proudly served his country as an US Army officer in Germany and Vietnam. He was connected to the Military Intelligence Unit. He graduated from Kent State University with a degree in Mathematics and...
Harriet Genevieve Gennyvari Ii
Sep 9, 2011
Harriet Genevieve Iivari, 91, a long time resident of Kent, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2011 at Stow Glen Retirement Center. The oldest of five children, she was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan March 8, 1920 to Arthur and Gladys (McDowell) Ruggles. A 1937 graduate of Kent Roosevelt H.S., she also attended Kent State University. She was one of only...
Merle Fredrick Andregg
Sep 2, 2011
Merle F. Andregg, 91, a resident of Copeland Oaks in Sebring, passed away on September 2, 2011. He was born in Kent on November 30, 1919, and lived much of his life in the Kent community. Merle was a World War II Navy Veteran and served as a Fleet instructor in anti-submarine warfare at Key West, Florida, supporting the European...
Stephen J. Molnar ,
Sep 2, 2011
Stephen J. Molnar Sr., age 85, of Kent, went home to be with the Lord on Sept. 2, 2011. He was born July 4, 1926 in Youngstown, Ohio. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Frances Molnar; sister, Elaine Wells; three sons Stephen J. Molnar Jr. (Blossom), David Molnar (Brenda), Jim Molnar (Maureen); six grandchildren, Stephen J....
Baby Oliver Ollie Conckle
Sep 2, 2011
Baby Oliver Franklin " Ollie" Conkle, was born sleeping in Heaven, Friday, September 2, 2011 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He is survived by parents, Micah Daniel and Amanda Lynn (Smith-Swauger) Conkle; brother, Elijah C. Conkle; grandparents, Mike and Patt Swauger; aunts, Christina Smith and April (Ed) Wolfgong; uncle, Perry "Jay" Smith; great grandparents, Margaret and Donald Swauger, and many cousins....
Richard "Squirrel" Pryor
Sep 1, 2011
Richard G. "Squirrel" Pryor, 74 of Kent, died Thursday, September 1, 2011 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. Dick was born on July 7, 1937, in Grove City, PA to the late Harry Sr. and Mildred (Keck) Pryor. He moved to Ohio in 1960 He was employed as a material handler at Ford Motor Company in Walton Hills for 33 years, retiring...
Edward Joseph Habowski
Aug 30, 2011
Edward Joseph Habowski, 84, of Kent, died Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at his residence. He was born February 24, 1927 in Glassport, PA to Stanley and Sophia (Ginizdala) Habowski. Ed was a veteran of the Merchant Marines and then served in the Army during the World War II. He worked at Chrysler in Twinsburg for 32 years retiring in 1989....
Shirley Mae Hughes
Aug 28, 2011
Shirley Mae Hughes, 79, of Kent, died Sunday, August 28, 2011 at her home. She was born June 12, 1932 in Lansing, MI to Orley J. and Carolyne E. (Clute) Weldon. She attended The Water Street Church and assisted with their gardens. She is survived by sons, Joe (Janet) Swaney of Kent, Michael (Diane) Swaney of Mogadore, and Charles Fife...
Phyllis Yvonne Pennepacker
Aug 27, 2011
Phyllis Yvonne Pennepacker, 81, of Ravenna, died Saturday, August 27, 2011 at KentRidge at Golden Pond. She was born November 6, 1929 in Belleville, PA to Carl and Wanda Mae (Bennett-Yoder) Jones. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Phyllis was a former Sunday School teacher and was in the Rebecca Circle and served as Chairperson and Recorder. She...
Helen Bishop
Aug 26, 2011
Helen Bishop, 80, of Fairlawn, and formerly of New Smyrna Beach, FL and Kent died Friday, August 26, 2011 at Akron General Hospital. She was born July 26, 1931 in Kittanning, PA to Angelo and Mary (Campanella) Ferraro. She was formerly a resident of New Smyrna Beach, Florida and she enjoyed being around the water. Helen liked to take walks...
Gaynelle M. Stuver
Aug 25, 2011
Her family was her center; her grandchildren were the light of her life and her friendships crossed generations. Born in Silver Hill, WV to Clyde and Roberta (Lowe) McCoy she lived her adult life in Ravenna and then Kent. She was a homemaker who knew that family was the center of the home. She reveled in sharing her home with...
Thomas Edward Griggy
Sep 23, 2011
Thomas Edward Griggy, age 66, died of cancer on September 23, 2011 at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born May 28, 1945 in Ravenna to Gilbert and Mona (Chalker) Griggy. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Portia (Himes) Griggy; his son, Chad Griggy of Lima, Ohio; and a daughter, Chelsea Griggy...
William E. "Bill" Sawyer
Sep 23, 2011
William E. "Bill" Sawyer, 83, of Kent, died Friday, September 23, 2011 at his residence. He was born May 13, 1928 in Kent, to Edward Peter and Mary Elizabeth (Conrad) Sawyer. Bill attended St. Patrick Elementary School and graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in 1946. Following graduation he volunteered for duty during WWII and served three years in the...
Mary Grace Parravani
Sep 22, 2011
Mary Grace Parravani, 91, of Cuyahoga Falls, died Thursday, September 22, 2011 at the Hospice Care Center. She was born January 8, 1920 in New Orleans, LA to Clement William and May Coleman (Pelcher) Lange. She is survived by sons, Lance (Debra) Parravani of Cuyahoga Falls and John Parravani Jr. of St. Petersburg, FL; grandchildren, Eric Parravani, Ian Parravani, Carla...
Gerald "Jerry" Weigand
Sep 22, 2011
Gerald P. "Jerry" Weigand, 79, longtime resident of Kent, joined his sweet heart Jenny, Thursday, September 22, 2011. He was born November 27, 1931 to Paul J. and Lena (Lansinger) Weigand of Kent. Jerry enjoyed watching NASCAR racing, football, particularly the last game when the Browns won. He enjoyed his Fords, especially his Mustang. He is survived by daughters: Rhonda...
Merle "Bud" Wilcox
Sep 21, 2011
Merle W. "Bud" Wilcox, 68, of Kent, died Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at Pine Valley Care Center in Richfield. He was born May 1, 1943 in Streetsboro, to Merle E. and Martha L. (Fear) Wilcox. He graduated from Crestwood High School in 1961-1962, where he was an all-star basketball player. Bud worked the family farm, was a school bus driver...
Catherine Mary Shipley
Sep 20, 2011
Catherine Mary Shipley (nee Huscroft), 49 of Kent passed away on September 20, 2011 after a courageous battle with ALS. Cathy was a graduate of St. V and Kent State University. Cathy was involved in many organizations, numerous volunteer services, 24 years of teaching in the Kent City Schools at Central and Davey elementary, and her commitment to her family,...
Clyde B. Hoffman,
Sep 17, 2011
Clyde Benjamin Hoffman Jr. "Butch", "Benji", 56, of Suffield, went to be with the Lord Saturday, September 17, 2011 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born September 23, 1954 in Akron to Clyde B. Hoffman Sr. and Joan E. Shoenfelt. After graduating from Stow High School and the University of Akron, Clyde, was an Assistant Comptroller at Jaite...
Marcella Thomas Blosser
Sep 16, 2011
Marcella M. Blosser, 89, of Stow, OH, died Friday, September 16, 2011 at Briarwood Assisted Living in Stow. She was born August 31, 1922 in Shreve, OH to Quimby Irvin and Gertrude (Peckham) Thomas. She was a member of First Christian Church of Kent. Marcella was a cashier for Reinkers, and Convenient Food Mart. She is survived by sons, Larry...
June Leonard) (Nee) Bella
Sep 13, 2011
June Bella of Kent, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and beloved wife passed peacefully from this life on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at her home surrounded by her loving and devoted family. Her loving heart, warm inviting smile, radiant blue eyes and infectious laughter filled the lives of all with many tender memories. Her home was always a gathering place for...
Dennis Michael Zavinski
Sep 10, 2011
Dennis Michael Zavinski, 68, of Aurora, died Saturday, September 10, 2011. He was born October 4, 1942 in Sewickley, Pennsylvania to Mike and Katherine (Kartychak) Zavinski. Dennis proudly served his country as an US Army officer in Germany and Vietnam. He was connected to the Military Intelligence Unit. He graduated from Kent State University with a degree in Mathematics and...
Harriet Genevieve Gennyvari Ii
Sep 9, 2011
Harriet Genevieve Iivari, 91, a long time resident of Kent, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2011 at Stow Glen Retirement Center. The oldest of five children, she was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan March 8, 1920 to Arthur and Gladys (McDowell) Ruggles. A 1937 graduate of Kent Roosevelt H.S., she also attended Kent State University. She was one of only...
Merle Fredrick Andregg
Sep 2, 2011
Merle F. Andregg, 91, a resident of Copeland Oaks in Sebring, passed away on September 2, 2011. He was born in Kent on November 30, 1919, and lived much of his life in the Kent community. Merle was a World War II Navy Veteran and served as a Fleet instructor in anti-submarine warfare at Key West, Florida, supporting the European...
Stephen J. Molnar ,
Sep 2, 2011
Stephen J. Molnar Sr., age 85, of Kent, went home to be with the Lord on Sept. 2, 2011. He was born July 4, 1926 in Youngstown, Ohio. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Frances Molnar; sister, Elaine Wells; three sons Stephen J. Molnar Jr. (Blossom), David Molnar (Brenda), Jim Molnar (Maureen); six grandchildren, Stephen J....
Baby Oliver Ollie Conckle
Sep 2, 2011
Baby Oliver Franklin " Ollie" Conkle, was born sleeping in Heaven, Friday, September 2, 2011 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He is survived by parents, Micah Daniel and Amanda Lynn (Smith-Swauger) Conkle; brother, Elijah C. Conkle; grandparents, Mike and Patt Swauger; aunts, Christina Smith and April (Ed) Wolfgong; uncle, Perry "Jay" Smith; great grandparents, Margaret and Donald Swauger, and many cousins....
Richard "Squirrel" Pryor
Sep 1, 2011
Richard G. "Squirrel" Pryor, 74 of Kent, died Thursday, September 1, 2011 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. Dick was born on July 7, 1937, in Grove City, PA to the late Harry Sr. and Mildred (Keck) Pryor. He moved to Ohio in 1960 He was employed as a material handler at Ford Motor Company in Walton Hills for 33 years, retiring...
Edward Joseph Habowski
Aug 30, 2011
Edward Joseph Habowski, 84, of Kent, died Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at his residence. He was born February 24, 1927 in Glassport, PA to Stanley and Sophia (Ginizdala) Habowski. Ed was a veteran of the Merchant Marines and then served in the Army during the World War II. He worked at Chrysler in Twinsburg for 32 years retiring in 1989....
Shirley Mae Hughes
Aug 28, 2011
Shirley Mae Hughes, 79, of Kent, died Sunday, August 28, 2011 at her home. She was born June 12, 1932 in Lansing, MI to Orley J. and Carolyne E. (Clute) Weldon. She attended The Water Street Church and assisted with their gardens. She is survived by sons, Joe (Janet) Swaney of Kent, Michael (Diane) Swaney of Mogadore, and Charles Fife...
Phyllis Yvonne Pennepacker
Aug 27, 2011
Phyllis Yvonne Pennepacker, 81, of Ravenna, died Saturday, August 27, 2011 at KentRidge at Golden Pond. She was born November 6, 1929 in Belleville, PA to Carl and Wanda Mae (Bennett-Yoder) Jones. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Phyllis was a former Sunday School teacher and was in the Rebecca Circle and served as Chairperson and Recorder. She...
Helen Bishop
Aug 26, 2011
Helen Bishop, 80, of Fairlawn, and formerly of New Smyrna Beach, FL and Kent died Friday, August 26, 2011 at Akron General Hospital. She was born July 26, 1931 in Kittanning, PA to Angelo and Mary (Campanella) Ferraro. She was formerly a resident of New Smyrna Beach, Florida and she enjoyed being around the water. Helen liked to take walks...
Gaynelle M. Stuver
Aug 25, 2011
Her family was her center; her grandchildren were the light of her life and her friendships crossed generations. Born in Silver Hill, WV to Clyde and Roberta (Lowe) McCoy she lived her adult life in Ravenna and then Kent. She was a homemaker who knew that family was the center of the home. She reveled in sharing her home with...
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