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Wayne Bilby

Wayne Bilby

Jul 4, 2011

Wayne P. Bilby, 63, died Monday, July 4, 2011 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center, after a long illness. He was born December 5, 1947 in Steubenville, OH to Glen and Maxine (Taylor) Bilby He is survived by his wife, Arlene "Shelly" Bilby, sons: Frank Bilby of Cuyahoga Falls, Michael "Doc" Dyer of Randolph; daughters: Lisa Bilby of Canton, Kelly...

Richard  S. Kayle

Richard S. Kayle

Jul 3, 2011

Richard S. Kayle (Kowalski), 80, of Brimfield, Ohio, died Sunday, July 3, 2011 in Fairport Harbor, Ohio. He was born February 25, 1931 in Lorain, Ohio, to Stanley and Frances (Dembek) Kowalski. He was a veteran of the US Navy and a graduate of Kent State University. Richard was employed by the McNeil Corporation as an estimator, and he had...

Alan Greenwood

Alan Greenwood

Jul 3, 2011

Alan Greenwood, 85, of Kent, beloved father and grandfather, died Sunday July 3, 2011 at 11:10am in St. Charles, Illinois with his daughter Lynette by his side. He succumbed after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Alan was born August 29, 1925, in Lancashire England to Jesse and Ethel (Hindle) Greenwood. His early academic prowess won him admission to the prestigious...

Jack Weiss

Jack Weiss

Jul 2, 2011

Jack Weiss, 89, Kent, died July 2, 2011, of natural causes at his home surrounded by his family. Jack was born on January 27, 1922, in Kent, OH, to John Mitchell Lackey and Jessie Marie Heath. Jack was adopted by Ralph J. Weiss when Jessie remarried. Jack was raised in Kent, OH, and attended Kent City schools. Jack graduated from...

Kristen  Danyel Murphy

Kristen Danyel Murphy

Jun 28, 2011

Kristen Danyel Murphy, 18, of Ravenna, died Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at Hattie Larlham. She was born July 20, 1992 in Palestine, TX to Jayson and Charlotte (Davenport) Murphy. Kristen loved painting, music and enjoyed being with her friends at Hattie Larlham. She was deeply loved by her family and those who knew her and will be greatly missed. She...

Oscar Nitz

Oscar Nitz

Jun 27, 2011

Oscar Nitz, age 77 of Olney, Maryland, passed away Monday, June 27, 2011. Oscar was born on June 2, 1934 in Germany to Frederick and Anna Nitz. He married Herta Nitz on November 9, 1963 and lived in Kent for over forty years. He retired in 1994 after working 30 years for General Motors. Over the years, he enjoyed gardening...

Laverne Freiheit

Laverne Freiheit

Jun 26, 2011

LaVerne Freiheit, 93, died Sunday, June 26, 2011 at Stow Glen Retirement Center. She was born December 12, 1917 in Cleveland to Edward and Marie (Mares) Muench. She was a member of the West Park Congregational Church on Rocky River Drive. She is survived by daughters, Gayle (Tim) Harteis of Vonore, TN and Darleen (Robert) Hamfeldt of Chattanooga, TN; six...

David  P. (Kreiner)  Hogya

David P. (Kreiner) Hogya

Jun 24, 2011

David P. (Kreiner) Hogya, 49, of Kent, died Friday, June 24, 2011 at Hospice Care Center in Fairlawn. He was born March 18, 1962 in Euclid to Harold and Jean (Leduc) Hogya. He is survived by his wife, Janice L (Kreiner) Hogya, whom he married in 1991; son, Paul "Bo" Kreiner of Kent; daughters, Darcy and Isabella Kreiner of Kent;...

Barbara  Jane Berger

Barbara Jane Berger

Jun 22, 2011

Barbara Jane Berger, 86, of Kent, OH, died Wednesday, June 22, 2011, at her home in Kent, OH. She was born August 2, 1924, in Evansville, IN, to Robert Lee and Agnes Lee (Mayse) Steadman. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Kent, United Methodist Women, Miriam Circle, Intercessory Prayer Group, Bible Studies, Sunday School, former Communion...

Andrew  Joseph Ziebro

Andrew Joseph Ziebro

Jun 18, 2011

Andrew J. Ziebro, 60, of Kent, died Saturday, June 18, 2011 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He was born July 18, 1950 in Brooklyn, to Joseph and Theresa Ziebro. Andrew was a deeply spiritual man, who spent his life in pursuit of the divine. He was member of AA, loved to travel, gardening and cooking. Andrew loved the outdoors and cherished...

Terrence  Terry Beal

Terrence Terry Beal

Jun 18, 2011

Terry Lee Beal, 69, of Tallmadge, died Saturday, June 18, 2011 at Akron General Hospital. He was born February 23, 1942 in Akron, to Earl Henry and Genola Irene (Dickon) Beal. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Tallmadge, APCO, past president of Parents Without Partners and Nordonia Hills Gun Club. Terry loved to shoot and hold...

Ann  Snyder Britton

Ann Snyder Britton

Jun 17, 2011

Ann Louise Snyder Britton, 53, of Akron, died Friday, June 17, 2011 at her home. She was born February 10, 1958 in Buffalo, NY to Philip J. and Marjorie (Watson) Snyder. Ann was Court Magistrate of Human Services for the Summit County Probate Court. She attended the University of Michigan and received her Economics Degree in 1979. Ann attended and...

M. E. "Tony" Spiker

M. E. "Tony" Spiker

Jun 12, 2011

Tony Spiker 78, loving husband and father, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2011 at Robinson Memorial Hospital, after a long illness. He was born March 7, 1933 in Winchester, VA to Marion Earle and Gladys Mae (Marston) Spiker. He is survived by his wife, of 48 years, Ellen (Kuderna) Spiker; daughters, Doris L. Calmese of Kent, Jean (Michael) Sossa of...

Robert Edwards "Robby" Dumm

Robert Edwards "Robby" Dumm

Jun 8, 2011

Robert Edwards "Robby" Dumm, 61, of Kent, died Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at his residence. He was born June 1, 1950 in Kent, to Dr. Robert M. and Catherine (Edwards) Dumm. Robby was a member of the Kent Canadian Club, American Legion Post #496 and VFW Post #3703. He was a past member of the Jaycee's and Rotary Club of...

Kathleen  M. Kline

Kathleen M. Kline

Jun 6, 2011

Kathleen M. "Kathy" Kline, 57, of Streetsboro, passed away Monday, June 6, 2011 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. She was born September 26, 1953 in Ravenna to Dennis and Veronica (Degutis) Rogers. Kathy said her greatest achievement was being a mother and grandmother, and loved spending time with her grandchildren. Kathy was always there for family and friends, dropping...

Rita  M. Fisher

Rita M. Fisher

Jun 1, 2011

Rita M Fisher passed away on June 1, 2011 at Country Elegance in Ravenna, Ohio. Rita was a lifelong resident of Kent and the daughter of John and Stella Gardner. She was born in Alliance, Ohio in 1919. She and her husband Adam were married in 1938 and shortly thereafter built their home in Kent, Ohio where they lived for...

Sandra  Sandy Craft

Sandra Sandy Craft

May 21, 2011

Sandy Craft, 62, of Ravenna, died Saturday, May 21, 2011 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. She was born February 27, 1949 in Ravenna, to Lemert and Eva (Roth) Sprankle. She was a member of the Kent Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses where she served as a full- time Pioneer Minister. Sandy loved her family and cherished the time that she...

D.  Ray Heisey

D. Ray Heisey

May 20, 2011

D. Ray Heisey, 79, died May 20, 2011 at University Hospitals, Cleveland, after a three month battle with thyroid cancer. Born in Gladwin, MI, he grew up in Louisville, OH. After completing degrees at Greenville College, Messiah College, Ohio State University (M.A.) and Northwestern University (Ph. D.), he taught eight years at Messiah College, then served 30 years at Kent...

Betty A. Fry, Rn,

Betty A. Fry, Rn,

May 17, 2011

Betty A. Fry, 66, of Kent, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna, Ohio. She was born December 26,1944 in Sunbury, PA, the daughter of John and Mercy (Clarke) Snyder. Betty graduated from Sunbury High School in 1962. She set out on a career in nursing at Geisinger Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in...

Laura  Marie Peck

Laura Marie Peck

May 15, 2011

Laura Marie Peck, 46, of Stow, died Sunday, May 15, 2011. She was born August 2, 1964 in Akron to Albert D. "Barney" and Irma E. (Pozzini) Colpo. Laura was a member of St. Patrick Church in Kent. She was a longtime legal secretary for many law offices in Kent and Akron. She is survived by her husband, Andrew Peck,...

Wayne Bilby

Wayne Bilby

Jul 4, 2011

Wayne P. Bilby, 63, died Monday, July 4, 2011 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center, after a long illness. He was born December 5, 1947 in Steubenville, OH to Glen and Maxine (Taylor) Bilby He is survived by his wife, Arlene "Shelly" Bilby, sons: Frank Bilby of Cuyahoga Falls, Michael "Doc" Dyer of Randolph; daughters: Lisa Bilby of Canton, Kelly...

Richard  S. Kayle

Richard S. Kayle

Jul 3, 2011

Richard S. Kayle (Kowalski), 80, of Brimfield, Ohio, died Sunday, July 3, 2011 in Fairport Harbor, Ohio. He was born February 25, 1931 in Lorain, Ohio, to Stanley and Frances (Dembek) Kowalski. He was a veteran of the US Navy and a graduate of Kent State University. Richard was employed by the McNeil Corporation as an estimator, and he had...

Alan Greenwood

Alan Greenwood

Jul 3, 2011

Alan Greenwood, 85, of Kent, beloved father and grandfather, died Sunday July 3, 2011 at 11:10am in St. Charles, Illinois with his daughter Lynette by his side. He succumbed after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Alan was born August 29, 1925, in Lancashire England to Jesse and Ethel (Hindle) Greenwood. His early academic prowess won him admission to the prestigious...

Jack Weiss

Jack Weiss

Jul 2, 2011

Jack Weiss, 89, Kent, died July 2, 2011, of natural causes at his home surrounded by his family. Jack was born on January 27, 1922, in Kent, OH, to John Mitchell Lackey and Jessie Marie Heath. Jack was adopted by Ralph J. Weiss when Jessie remarried. Jack was raised in Kent, OH, and attended Kent City schools. Jack graduated from...

Kristen  Danyel Murphy

Kristen Danyel Murphy

Jun 28, 2011

Kristen Danyel Murphy, 18, of Ravenna, died Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at Hattie Larlham. She was born July 20, 1992 in Palestine, TX to Jayson and Charlotte (Davenport) Murphy. Kristen loved painting, music and enjoyed being with her friends at Hattie Larlham. She was deeply loved by her family and those who knew her and will be greatly missed. She...

Oscar Nitz

Oscar Nitz

Jun 27, 2011

Oscar Nitz, age 77 of Olney, Maryland, passed away Monday, June 27, 2011. Oscar was born on June 2, 1934 in Germany to Frederick and Anna Nitz. He married Herta Nitz on November 9, 1963 and lived in Kent for over forty years. He retired in 1994 after working 30 years for General Motors. Over the years, he enjoyed gardening...

Laverne Freiheit

Laverne Freiheit

Jun 26, 2011

LaVerne Freiheit, 93, died Sunday, June 26, 2011 at Stow Glen Retirement Center. She was born December 12, 1917 in Cleveland to Edward and Marie (Mares) Muench. She was a member of the West Park Congregational Church on Rocky River Drive. She is survived by daughters, Gayle (Tim) Harteis of Vonore, TN and Darleen (Robert) Hamfeldt of Chattanooga, TN; six...

David  P. (Kreiner)  Hogya

David P. (Kreiner) Hogya

Jun 24, 2011

David P. (Kreiner) Hogya, 49, of Kent, died Friday, June 24, 2011 at Hospice Care Center in Fairlawn. He was born March 18, 1962 in Euclid to Harold and Jean (Leduc) Hogya. He is survived by his wife, Janice L (Kreiner) Hogya, whom he married in 1991; son, Paul "Bo" Kreiner of Kent; daughters, Darcy and Isabella Kreiner of Kent;...

Barbara  Jane Berger

Barbara Jane Berger

Jun 22, 2011

Barbara Jane Berger, 86, of Kent, OH, died Wednesday, June 22, 2011, at her home in Kent, OH. She was born August 2, 1924, in Evansville, IN, to Robert Lee and Agnes Lee (Mayse) Steadman. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Kent, United Methodist Women, Miriam Circle, Intercessory Prayer Group, Bible Studies, Sunday School, former Communion...

Andrew  Joseph Ziebro

Andrew Joseph Ziebro

Jun 18, 2011

Andrew J. Ziebro, 60, of Kent, died Saturday, June 18, 2011 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He was born July 18, 1950 in Brooklyn, to Joseph and Theresa Ziebro. Andrew was a deeply spiritual man, who spent his life in pursuit of the divine. He was member of AA, loved to travel, gardening and cooking. Andrew loved the outdoors and cherished...

Terrence  Terry Beal

Terrence Terry Beal

Jun 18, 2011

Terry Lee Beal, 69, of Tallmadge, died Saturday, June 18, 2011 at Akron General Hospital. He was born February 23, 1942 in Akron, to Earl Henry and Genola Irene (Dickon) Beal. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Tallmadge, APCO, past president of Parents Without Partners and Nordonia Hills Gun Club. Terry loved to shoot and hold...

Ann  Snyder Britton

Ann Snyder Britton

Jun 17, 2011

Ann Louise Snyder Britton, 53, of Akron, died Friday, June 17, 2011 at her home. She was born February 10, 1958 in Buffalo, NY to Philip J. and Marjorie (Watson) Snyder. Ann was Court Magistrate of Human Services for the Summit County Probate Court. She attended the University of Michigan and received her Economics Degree in 1979. Ann attended and...

M. E. "Tony" Spiker

M. E. "Tony" Spiker

Jun 12, 2011

Tony Spiker 78, loving husband and father, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2011 at Robinson Memorial Hospital, after a long illness. He was born March 7, 1933 in Winchester, VA to Marion Earle and Gladys Mae (Marston) Spiker. He is survived by his wife, of 48 years, Ellen (Kuderna) Spiker; daughters, Doris L. Calmese of Kent, Jean (Michael) Sossa of...

Robert Edwards "Robby" Dumm

Robert Edwards "Robby" Dumm

Jun 8, 2011

Robert Edwards "Robby" Dumm, 61, of Kent, died Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at his residence. He was born June 1, 1950 in Kent, to Dr. Robert M. and Catherine (Edwards) Dumm. Robby was a member of the Kent Canadian Club, American Legion Post #496 and VFW Post #3703. He was a past member of the Jaycee's and Rotary Club of...

Kathleen  M. Kline

Kathleen M. Kline

Jun 6, 2011

Kathleen M. "Kathy" Kline, 57, of Streetsboro, passed away Monday, June 6, 2011 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. She was born September 26, 1953 in Ravenna to Dennis and Veronica (Degutis) Rogers. Kathy said her greatest achievement was being a mother and grandmother, and loved spending time with her grandchildren. Kathy was always there for family and friends, dropping...

Rita  M. Fisher

Rita M. Fisher

Jun 1, 2011

Rita M Fisher passed away on June 1, 2011 at Country Elegance in Ravenna, Ohio. Rita was a lifelong resident of Kent and the daughter of John and Stella Gardner. She was born in Alliance, Ohio in 1919. She and her husband Adam were married in 1938 and shortly thereafter built their home in Kent, Ohio where they lived for...

Sandra  Sandy Craft

Sandra Sandy Craft

May 21, 2011

Sandy Craft, 62, of Ravenna, died Saturday, May 21, 2011 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. She was born February 27, 1949 in Ravenna, to Lemert and Eva (Roth) Sprankle. She was a member of the Kent Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses where she served as a full- time Pioneer Minister. Sandy loved her family and cherished the time that she...

D.  Ray Heisey

D. Ray Heisey

May 20, 2011

D. Ray Heisey, 79, died May 20, 2011 at University Hospitals, Cleveland, after a three month battle with thyroid cancer. Born in Gladwin, MI, he grew up in Louisville, OH. After completing degrees at Greenville College, Messiah College, Ohio State University (M.A.) and Northwestern University (Ph. D.), he taught eight years at Messiah College, then served 30 years at Kent...

Betty A. Fry, Rn,

Betty A. Fry, Rn,

May 17, 2011

Betty A. Fry, 66, of Kent, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna, Ohio. She was born December 26,1944 in Sunbury, PA, the daughter of John and Mercy (Clarke) Snyder. Betty graduated from Sunbury High School in 1962. She set out on a career in nursing at Geisinger Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in...

Laura  Marie Peck

Laura Marie Peck

May 15, 2011

Laura Marie Peck, 46, of Stow, died Sunday, May 15, 2011. She was born August 2, 1964 in Akron to Albert D. "Barney" and Irma E. (Pozzini) Colpo. Laura was a member of St. Patrick Church in Kent. She was a longtime legal secretary for many law offices in Kent and Akron. She is survived by her husband, Andrew Peck,...

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