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Larrilyn Michele Ratleff
Apr 15, 2011
Larrilyn Michele Ratleff, 21, of Aurora, suddenly fell ill and died Friday, April 15, 2011 at Atrium Medical Center in Middletown. She was born February 22, 1990 and was a full time student at Miami Jacobs College, majoring in Criminal Justice. She was a member of Union Baptist Church in Kent. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends reading,...
Theresa (Rigger) Loretta
Apr 15, 2011
Theresa M. Loretta Theresa M. Loretta, 100, formerly of Kent, died Friday, April 15, 2011 at St Luke Pavilion in Hazelton, PA. She was born October 15, 1910 in Fairmont, West Virginia, to Frank and Elizabeth Rigger. She is survived by her son: Ray (Gail) Loretta of Delray Beach , FL; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren;...
David S. Schwind
Apr 12, 2011
David S. Schwind, 81, died suddenly on April 12, 2011. David was the husband of Jo-Ann Schwind. He is survived by daughter Linda (Walter) Watt of Stow; daughter Kathleen (David) Herhold of Norton; brother Paul Schwind of Bedford; brother John Schwind of Macedonia; granddaughter Kelly (Mike) Sherman of Norton; grandson Matthew (Josephine) Heinz of Norton; Emile Watt of Arizona; Eric...
Michael John Edds
Apr 7, 2011
Michael John Edds of Brimfield, passed away suddenly into the arms of the Lord and onto a greater life April 7th, 2011. Michael was born December 13th, 1969 and was raised in Painesville. He graduated from Ohio State University and was last employed at Coleman Professional Services in Kent. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dana and Marjorie...
Jacqueline Rae Ryder
Apr 6, 2011
Jacqueline Rae Ryder Jacqueline Rae Ryder, 86, of Stow, died Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. She was born January 26, 1925 in Akron, to Charles W. and Clara (Hoffman) King. She was an avid reader, crossword puzzle enthusiast and loved taking care of her grandsons. Jackie enjoyed dancing and had won many awards in the...
Gianna Maria Alexy
Apr 5, 2011
Gianna Maria Alexy Our baby, Gianna Maria Alexy, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Tuesday, April 5, 2011. Gianna Maria was born on September 15, 2010. During her short six months in this world, she touched many lives and was loved deeply by family and friends. We will always remember her contagious smile and her determination to...
Janice May Downey
Apr 3, 2011
Janice May "Jan" Downey Janice May "Jan" Downey, 73, of Tallmadge, beloved wife and mother, peacefully walked into the arms of her Savior on Sunday, April 3, 2011. Jan dedicated her life to 53 years of marriage and raising her family. Her children and grandchildren were the "joy of her life" and she cherished every moment she spent with them....
William D. Visca
Apr 3, 2011
William D. Visca William D. Visca, 78, of Kent, died Sunday, April 3, 2011 at Select Specialty Hospital in Akron. He was born February 10, 1933 in Kent, to Anselm and Carrie O. (Ramicone) Visca. Billy was a veteran of the Air Force during the Korean War. He was employed as Mail Carrier in Kent 31 years and Gougler Industries...
Florence Frederick Bassett
Apr 1, 2011
Florence Mildred Bassett Florence Mildred Bassett, 102, of Ravenna and Kent area, died Friday, April 1, 2011 at KentRidge at Golden Pond in Kent. She was born May 4, 1908 in Amherst to Henry and Mayme (Minch) Frederick. She was active in the PTA, Girl Scouting, Ravenna Coterie, and retired from Trexler Rubber Company where she was office manager. She...
Craig N Lucas
Apr 1, 2011
Craig N. Lucas Craig N. Lucas, 69, of Kent, OH, died Friday, April 1, 2011 at his residence. He was born December 20, 1941 in Cleveland to Nick Lucas and Vivian (Romaine) Lucas Kirk. His parents preceded him in death. He is survived by sons; Erik Lucas and Ian Lucas both of Kent; brother; Dennis (Bonnie) Lucas of Wooster; sister,...
Evelyn Barnes
Mar 28, 2011
Evelyn Barnes, 85, of Kent, died Monday, March 28, 2011 at Heather Knoll in Tallmadge. She was born June 13, 1925 in Kent to David and Edith (Keller) Barber. She was a member of the Kent United Methodist Church. In the past, she had been active in the Kent Junior Mother's Club, Camp Fire Girls, Cub Scouts, and spent seventeen...
Richard F. Schwabe
Mar 23, 2011
Richard (Dick) Frank Schwabe, 89, died March 23 peacefully at home. He was born and raised in Cleveland where he loved playing football at John Adams High. He also played for Kent State University. While in college he obtained his pilot's license. He joined the Air Corp in '43 and flew "The Hump" over the Himalaya Mts in WWII with...
James L. Griggy
Mar 23, 2011
James L. Griggy James L. Griggy, 73, of Brimfield, died Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at his home. He was born August 17, 1937 in Suffield to Harry J. and Anna S. (Huhn) Griggy. Jim retired from Teledyne Monarch as a supervisor He is survived by sons, Jim Griggy of Fairlawn and James (Nicole) Garrett of Rittman; daughters, Joan (Steve) Maloney...
Robert Eugene Miley
Mar 22, 2011
Robert Eugene "Bob" Miley Robert Eugene "Bob" Miley, 85, of Kent, died Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at Altercare of Brimfield. He was born June 18, 1925 in Cleveland, to Charles and Loretta (Linnen) Miley. Bob was a veteran of the Army during World War II. He was a machinist retiring from Goodyear Aerospace. Bob enjoyed a long and successful career...
Ralph D. Boyles
Mar 21, 2011
Ralph D. Boyles Ralph D. Boyles, 88, of Kent, died Monday, March 21, 2011 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. He was born December 22, 1922 in Anmoore, WV to Donley E. and Ruth (Gain) Boyles. He was a graduate of Bridgeport High School, Bridgeport, WV. Ralph served in the Civilian Conservation Corps and the U S Navy during WW...
Kimberly Gordon
Mar 19, 2011
Kimberly A. Gordon Kimberly A. Gordon, 46, of Atwater, died Saturday, March 19, 2011 at her residence. She was born July 3,1964 in Cuyahoga Falls to Frank and Connie (Marshall) Smith. She was a member of Central Ohio Saddle Club Assn, American Paint Horse Assn, and Pinto Horse Assn. She is survived by her husband, Michael D. Gordon, whom she...
Jude Jeffrey Bissell
Mar 16, 2011
Baby Jude Jeffrey Bissell Jude Jeffrey was born at 1:16 a.m. on Tuesday, March 15, 2011, at the University of Michigan Medical Center. He died peacefully in his mother's arms at 2:28 a.m. on Wednesday, March 16, 2011. Though his heart was not strong enough for this world, it was overflowing with so much love and awakened kindness, goodness, gentleness,...
Mary M. Ferrara
Mar 16, 2011
Mary M. Ferrara, 90, formerly of Kent, died Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at Stow Glen Retirement Center in Stow. She was born August 6, 1920 in Warren to Tony and Angeline (Lapomardo) Prince. She is survived by son, James (Michele) Ferrara,Jr. of Sagamore Hills; grandsons, Brett (Renee) Ferrara and Sean (Kimberly) Ferrara; great grandchildren, Morgan Ferrara, Zoe Ferrara, and Vinjenzo...
Virginia L. Macdonald
Mar 15, 2011
Virginia L. MacDonald, 86, of Mogadore , died Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at Bonnie's Home Health Care in Rootstown She was born September 6, 1924 in Leechburg, PA to Russell and Mabel (Goodbread) Davis. She is survived by her brother: Richard (Betty) Davis of Kent, nephew, Richard (Judith) Davis of Mogadore; great nephew, Matthew R Davis of Kent She was...
Anne F. Langstaff
Mar 12, 2011
Anne F. Langstaff Anne F. Langstaff, 85, of Kent, died Saturday, March 12, 2011 at the Woodlands at Robinson. She was born March 15, 1925 in Cleveland, to Albert L. and Helen (Crawford) Federman. She was a longtime resident of Chagrin Falls, where she was a 58 year member of the Federated Church. She volunteered and participated in the Elder...
Larrilyn Michele Ratleff
Apr 15, 2011
Larrilyn Michele Ratleff, 21, of Aurora, suddenly fell ill and died Friday, April 15, 2011 at Atrium Medical Center in Middletown. She was born February 22, 1990 and was a full time student at Miami Jacobs College, majoring in Criminal Justice. She was a member of Union Baptist Church in Kent. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends reading,...
Theresa (Rigger) Loretta
Apr 15, 2011
Theresa M. Loretta Theresa M. Loretta, 100, formerly of Kent, died Friday, April 15, 2011 at St Luke Pavilion in Hazelton, PA. She was born October 15, 1910 in Fairmont, West Virginia, to Frank and Elizabeth Rigger. She is survived by her son: Ray (Gail) Loretta of Delray Beach , FL; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren;...
David S. Schwind
Apr 12, 2011
David S. Schwind, 81, died suddenly on April 12, 2011. David was the husband of Jo-Ann Schwind. He is survived by daughter Linda (Walter) Watt of Stow; daughter Kathleen (David) Herhold of Norton; brother Paul Schwind of Bedford; brother John Schwind of Macedonia; granddaughter Kelly (Mike) Sherman of Norton; grandson Matthew (Josephine) Heinz of Norton; Emile Watt of Arizona; Eric...
Michael John Edds
Apr 7, 2011
Michael John Edds of Brimfield, passed away suddenly into the arms of the Lord and onto a greater life April 7th, 2011. Michael was born December 13th, 1969 and was raised in Painesville. He graduated from Ohio State University and was last employed at Coleman Professional Services in Kent. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dana and Marjorie...
Jacqueline Rae Ryder
Apr 6, 2011
Jacqueline Rae Ryder Jacqueline Rae Ryder, 86, of Stow, died Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. She was born January 26, 1925 in Akron, to Charles W. and Clara (Hoffman) King. She was an avid reader, crossword puzzle enthusiast and loved taking care of her grandsons. Jackie enjoyed dancing and had won many awards in the...
Gianna Maria Alexy
Apr 5, 2011
Gianna Maria Alexy Our baby, Gianna Maria Alexy, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Tuesday, April 5, 2011. Gianna Maria was born on September 15, 2010. During her short six months in this world, she touched many lives and was loved deeply by family and friends. We will always remember her contagious smile and her determination to...
Janice May Downey
Apr 3, 2011
Janice May "Jan" Downey Janice May "Jan" Downey, 73, of Tallmadge, beloved wife and mother, peacefully walked into the arms of her Savior on Sunday, April 3, 2011. Jan dedicated her life to 53 years of marriage and raising her family. Her children and grandchildren were the "joy of her life" and she cherished every moment she spent with them....
William D. Visca
Apr 3, 2011
William D. Visca William D. Visca, 78, of Kent, died Sunday, April 3, 2011 at Select Specialty Hospital in Akron. He was born February 10, 1933 in Kent, to Anselm and Carrie O. (Ramicone) Visca. Billy was a veteran of the Air Force during the Korean War. He was employed as Mail Carrier in Kent 31 years and Gougler Industries...
Florence Frederick Bassett
Apr 1, 2011
Florence Mildred Bassett Florence Mildred Bassett, 102, of Ravenna and Kent area, died Friday, April 1, 2011 at KentRidge at Golden Pond in Kent. She was born May 4, 1908 in Amherst to Henry and Mayme (Minch) Frederick. She was active in the PTA, Girl Scouting, Ravenna Coterie, and retired from Trexler Rubber Company where she was office manager. She...
Craig N Lucas
Apr 1, 2011
Craig N. Lucas Craig N. Lucas, 69, of Kent, OH, died Friday, April 1, 2011 at his residence. He was born December 20, 1941 in Cleveland to Nick Lucas and Vivian (Romaine) Lucas Kirk. His parents preceded him in death. He is survived by sons; Erik Lucas and Ian Lucas both of Kent; brother; Dennis (Bonnie) Lucas of Wooster; sister,...
Evelyn Barnes
Mar 28, 2011
Evelyn Barnes, 85, of Kent, died Monday, March 28, 2011 at Heather Knoll in Tallmadge. She was born June 13, 1925 in Kent to David and Edith (Keller) Barber. She was a member of the Kent United Methodist Church. In the past, she had been active in the Kent Junior Mother's Club, Camp Fire Girls, Cub Scouts, and spent seventeen...
Richard F. Schwabe
Mar 23, 2011
Richard (Dick) Frank Schwabe, 89, died March 23 peacefully at home. He was born and raised in Cleveland where he loved playing football at John Adams High. He also played for Kent State University. While in college he obtained his pilot's license. He joined the Air Corp in '43 and flew "The Hump" over the Himalaya Mts in WWII with...
James L. Griggy
Mar 23, 2011
James L. Griggy James L. Griggy, 73, of Brimfield, died Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at his home. He was born August 17, 1937 in Suffield to Harry J. and Anna S. (Huhn) Griggy. Jim retired from Teledyne Monarch as a supervisor He is survived by sons, Jim Griggy of Fairlawn and James (Nicole) Garrett of Rittman; daughters, Joan (Steve) Maloney...
Robert Eugene Miley
Mar 22, 2011
Robert Eugene "Bob" Miley Robert Eugene "Bob" Miley, 85, of Kent, died Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at Altercare of Brimfield. He was born June 18, 1925 in Cleveland, to Charles and Loretta (Linnen) Miley. Bob was a veteran of the Army during World War II. He was a machinist retiring from Goodyear Aerospace. Bob enjoyed a long and successful career...
Ralph D. Boyles
Mar 21, 2011
Ralph D. Boyles Ralph D. Boyles, 88, of Kent, died Monday, March 21, 2011 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. He was born December 22, 1922 in Anmoore, WV to Donley E. and Ruth (Gain) Boyles. He was a graduate of Bridgeport High School, Bridgeport, WV. Ralph served in the Civilian Conservation Corps and the U S Navy during WW...
Kimberly Gordon
Mar 19, 2011
Kimberly A. Gordon Kimberly A. Gordon, 46, of Atwater, died Saturday, March 19, 2011 at her residence. She was born July 3,1964 in Cuyahoga Falls to Frank and Connie (Marshall) Smith. She was a member of Central Ohio Saddle Club Assn, American Paint Horse Assn, and Pinto Horse Assn. She is survived by her husband, Michael D. Gordon, whom she...
Jude Jeffrey Bissell
Mar 16, 2011
Baby Jude Jeffrey Bissell Jude Jeffrey was born at 1:16 a.m. on Tuesday, March 15, 2011, at the University of Michigan Medical Center. He died peacefully in his mother's arms at 2:28 a.m. on Wednesday, March 16, 2011. Though his heart was not strong enough for this world, it was overflowing with so much love and awakened kindness, goodness, gentleness,...
Mary M. Ferrara
Mar 16, 2011
Mary M. Ferrara, 90, formerly of Kent, died Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at Stow Glen Retirement Center in Stow. She was born August 6, 1920 in Warren to Tony and Angeline (Lapomardo) Prince. She is survived by son, James (Michele) Ferrara,Jr. of Sagamore Hills; grandsons, Brett (Renee) Ferrara and Sean (Kimberly) Ferrara; great grandchildren, Morgan Ferrara, Zoe Ferrara, and Vinjenzo...
Virginia L. Macdonald
Mar 15, 2011
Virginia L. MacDonald, 86, of Mogadore , died Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at Bonnie's Home Health Care in Rootstown She was born September 6, 1924 in Leechburg, PA to Russell and Mabel (Goodbread) Davis. She is survived by her brother: Richard (Betty) Davis of Kent, nephew, Richard (Judith) Davis of Mogadore; great nephew, Matthew R Davis of Kent She was...
Anne F. Langstaff
Mar 12, 2011
Anne F. Langstaff Anne F. Langstaff, 85, of Kent, died Saturday, March 12, 2011 at the Woodlands at Robinson. She was born March 15, 1925 in Cleveland, to Albert L. and Helen (Crawford) Federman. She was a longtime resident of Chagrin Falls, where she was a 58 year member of the Federated Church. She volunteered and participated in the Elder...
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