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Daniel  F. Moon

Daniel F. Moon

Dec 27, 2010

Daniel F. Moon, 76, of Millersburg, OH, passed away Monday, December 27, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center, Canton. He was born November 8, 1934 in Akron to Forrest W. and Charlotte E. (Godel) Moon. Dan taught sixth grade at Twinsburg City Schools for thirty five years and was involved with the Upward Bound Program at KSU. He loved riding around...

Merritt  Donaghy Betts

Merritt Donaghy Betts

Dec 27, 2010

Merritt Donaghy Betts passed away on December 27, 2010, aged seventy. She was predeceased by her parents and by her husband, George C. Betts, professor emeritus at Kent State University. Mrs. Betts graduated from Old Trail School in Fairlawn, attended Vassar College and graduated from Stanford University where she was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. Mrs. Betts is survived...

Levenia  M. Kruze

Levenia M. Kruze

Dec 25, 2010

Levenia M. Kruze, 90, of Kent, died Saturday, December 25, 2010 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. She was born April 18, 1920 in Birmingham, AL to Leon and Lula (Thomas) Segers. She is survived by loving daughters: Theresa (Tony) Montoni of Kent, Carol (James) Marshall of Fairfax, VA, Mary (Larry) Culbertson of Stow, grandson, Shaun Culbertson of Cleveland, grand...

James  L. Brewster

James L. Brewster

Dec 25, 2010

James L. "Jim" Brewster, 73, of Clarington, OH, formerly of Streetsboro, died Saturday, December 25, 2010 after a brief illness. He was born April 1937 in Streetsboro, to the late, Dana and Marion (Jones) Brewster. He served in the U S Army, Korea. He was the beloved husband of Susan J (Dusek) Brewster, whom he married in May 1968. He...

Maxwell  Thomas Hyre

Maxwell Thomas Hyre

Dec 23, 2010

Maxwell Thomas Hyre, 16, of Kent, died Thursday, December 23, 2010. He was born June 24, 1994 in Akron, to David and Dale Anne (Porter) Hyre. Max loved computers, baseball, music, guitar, video games, skate boarding, reading and spending time with friends. He was a creator and loved to invent and build things. He is survived by father, David (Lisa...

Roxie  Marjorie Heck

Roxie Marjorie Heck

Dec 22, 2010

Roxie Marjorie Heck, 85, of Kent, died Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at Altercare of Brimfield. She was born January 22, 1925 in Fairmont, WV to Joseph and Aleatha (Vincent) Fetty. She was a devoted, kind and loving wife, mother, grandmother and touched the hearts of all who knew her. She is survived by her children, Shirley LeMoine of Rifle, CO,...

Dorothy  K. Para

Dorothy K. Para

Dec 19, 2010

Dorothy K. (Serfilippi) Para, 89, of Columbus, died Sunday, December 19, 2010 at Wexner Heritage Village in Columbus. She was born March 23, 1921 in Kent, to John and Anna (Pianini) Serfilippi. Dorothy was a member of St. John's Catholic Church and St. John's Ladies Guild which visits nursing homes and shut-ins. She was also very active with Meals on...

Floyd  Williard Fullen

Floyd Williard Fullen

Dec 17, 2010

Floyd Williard Fullen, 68, of Kent, went home to be with the Lord Friday, December 17, 2010 at his residence. He was born July 12, 1942 in Jackson, to Charles Oscar and Elizabeth Josephine (Bauer) Fullen. He enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, camping and any outdoor activity. Williard loved to restore cars Toyota's. He is survived by his wife, Patricia S.(Collins)...

Richard  Stanley Zalewski

Richard Stanley Zalewski

Dec 12, 2010

Richard Stanley "Gigi" Zalewski, 80, of Modadore, died Sunday, December 12, 2010 at his home. He was born December 7, 1930 in Cleveland to Stanley and Lillian (Wolski) Zalewski. He was employed by Melch's Food Service. Richard served in the 101st Airborne Division, U S Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW....

Helen  E. Dixon

Helen E. Dixon

Dec 10, 2010

Helen E. Dixon, 88, of Kent died Friday, December 10, 2010 at Stow Glen Retirement Center. She was born April 6, 1922 in Meadville, PA to Weldon and Elizabeth McWilliams.. She joined Union Baptist Church in 1950, served on the Usher Board, and was the mother of the church. She also belonged to the Missionary Society of Union Baptist Church....

Loris  C. Troyer

Loris C. Troyer

Dec 9, 2010

Veteran Portage County journalist, community leader, historian and author Loris C. Troyer, 96, died early Thursday morning, Dec, 9, at Gardens of Western Reserve in Cuyahoga Falls, where he had lived since mid-October. Mr. Troyer retired in 1982, as executive editor of the Record-Courier, the Portage County daily newspaper he joined in 1936 to cover news of Kent State University...

Violet  Mae Reaser

Violet Mae Reaser

Dec 7, 2010

Violet Mae Reaser, 69, went home to meet her Savior Tuesday, December 7, 2010, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Painesville to Ralph and Cora ( Mumaw) Smail. She graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School. Violet met Richard Reaser at the Streetsboro Full Gospel Tabernacle and fell in love. They celebrated many years of happiness together, in...

Robert  Arnold Ciccarelli

Robert Arnold Ciccarelli

Dec 6, 2010

and Danny Sidwell. A memorial gathering will be held 2:00 pm Saturday June 19th at Edinburg Park Rockspring Road, Edinburg, OH. Arrangement by Bissler & Sons Funeral Home.

Daniel  D. Bowen

Daniel D. Bowen

Dec 4, 2010

Daniel D. "Bo" Bowen, 49, of Mogadore, died Saturday, December 4, 2010 at his residence. He was born March 11, 1961 in Parkersburg, WV to Harold and Mamie (Rader) Bowen. He was employed by Hess Print Solutions, for 24 years. Bo enjoyed golfing, hunting, "fishing", cooking and spending time with his many friends. He is survived by his wife, Toni...

Annabelle Fenstermacher

Annabelle Fenstermacher

Dec 4, 2010

Annabelle Hildebrand Fenstermacher passed away Saturday, December 4, 2010 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. She was born in California on July 11, 1913. Her family returned to Columbus, Ohio that same year. She graduated from Ohio State University in 1935 from the College of Education, and taught elementary school for 3 years in Zanesfield in Logan County. She returned...

Robert  Lee Helmick

Robert Lee Helmick

Dec 3, 2010

Robert " Bob" Lee Helmick, 55 of Tallmadge Ohio went home to be with the Lord on December 3, 2010. He was born July 2, 1955 to Garcia and Evelyn Helmick of Tallmadge Ohio. He continued to live his whole life in Tallmadge Ohio. Bob left behind his two "special" dogs Kash and Duke Helmick who greatly miss him, as...

Ronald  A. Barchalk

Ronald A. Barchalk

Dec 3, 2010

Ronald A. Barchalk, 68, of Mogadore, died Friday, December 3, 2010 at Regency Hospital. He was born February 28, 1942 in Akron, to Joe and Dorothy (Fisher) Barchalk. He was a millwright and retired from Chrysler in 2003. Ron was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, and enjoyed outdoor activities, fixing and building things around the house, fishing and bowling....

John  Sidney Goretti

John Sidney Goretti

Dec 2, 2010

John Sidney "Sid" Goretti, 59, of Brimfield, died Thursday, December 2, 2010 at Heather Knoll in Tallmadge. He was born June 17, 1951 in Ravenna to Albert and Rosalie (Fitzpatrick) Goretti. He is survived by his mother, Rosalie Goretti of Brimfield; brothers, Matthew (Sharon) Goretti of Avon, NY, Samuel (Diane) Goretti of Escondito, CA, Nicholas (Mary) Goretti of Charlotte, NC,...

Earl  Francis White,

Earl Francis White,

Dec 2, 2010

Earl Francis "Bud" White, Jr., 75, of Kent, passed away surrounded by his family Thursday, December 2, 2010 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He was born April 2, 1935 in Ravenna, to Earl Francis and Helen (Batch) White. He was a veteran of the Navy and Air Force during both the Korean and Vietnam wars, retiring from the Air Force in...

Dene  R. Testa

Dene R. Testa

Nov 30, 2010

Dene R. Testa, 90, of Fairlawn, died Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at The Village at St. Edward, Fairlawn. She was born March 26, 1920 in Kent. to Ezio and Adeline (Ferry) DiCola. She is survived by her husband, Ercole "Pete" Testa, whom she married on June 6,1946; son, Michael (April) Testa of Westlake. daughter: Connie (Becky) Flogge of Bolivar, OH;...

Daniel  F. Moon

Daniel F. Moon

Dec 27, 2010

Daniel F. Moon, 76, of Millersburg, OH, passed away Monday, December 27, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center, Canton. He was born November 8, 1934 in Akron to Forrest W. and Charlotte E. (Godel) Moon. Dan taught sixth grade at Twinsburg City Schools for thirty five years and was involved with the Upward Bound Program at KSU. He loved riding around...

Merritt  Donaghy Betts

Merritt Donaghy Betts

Dec 27, 2010

Merritt Donaghy Betts passed away on December 27, 2010, aged seventy. She was predeceased by her parents and by her husband, George C. Betts, professor emeritus at Kent State University. Mrs. Betts graduated from Old Trail School in Fairlawn, attended Vassar College and graduated from Stanford University where she was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. Mrs. Betts is survived...

Levenia  M. Kruze

Levenia M. Kruze

Dec 25, 2010

Levenia M. Kruze, 90, of Kent, died Saturday, December 25, 2010 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. She was born April 18, 1920 in Birmingham, AL to Leon and Lula (Thomas) Segers. She is survived by loving daughters: Theresa (Tony) Montoni of Kent, Carol (James) Marshall of Fairfax, VA, Mary (Larry) Culbertson of Stow, grandson, Shaun Culbertson of Cleveland, grand...

James  L. Brewster

James L. Brewster

Dec 25, 2010

James L. "Jim" Brewster, 73, of Clarington, OH, formerly of Streetsboro, died Saturday, December 25, 2010 after a brief illness. He was born April 1937 in Streetsboro, to the late, Dana and Marion (Jones) Brewster. He served in the U S Army, Korea. He was the beloved husband of Susan J (Dusek) Brewster, whom he married in May 1968. He...

Maxwell  Thomas Hyre

Maxwell Thomas Hyre

Dec 23, 2010

Maxwell Thomas Hyre, 16, of Kent, died Thursday, December 23, 2010. He was born June 24, 1994 in Akron, to David and Dale Anne (Porter) Hyre. Max loved computers, baseball, music, guitar, video games, skate boarding, reading and spending time with friends. He was a creator and loved to invent and build things. He is survived by father, David (Lisa...

Roxie  Marjorie Heck

Roxie Marjorie Heck

Dec 22, 2010

Roxie Marjorie Heck, 85, of Kent, died Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at Altercare of Brimfield. She was born January 22, 1925 in Fairmont, WV to Joseph and Aleatha (Vincent) Fetty. She was a devoted, kind and loving wife, mother, grandmother and touched the hearts of all who knew her. She is survived by her children, Shirley LeMoine of Rifle, CO,...

Dorothy  K. Para

Dorothy K. Para

Dec 19, 2010

Dorothy K. (Serfilippi) Para, 89, of Columbus, died Sunday, December 19, 2010 at Wexner Heritage Village in Columbus. She was born March 23, 1921 in Kent, to John and Anna (Pianini) Serfilippi. Dorothy was a member of St. John's Catholic Church and St. John's Ladies Guild which visits nursing homes and shut-ins. She was also very active with Meals on...

Floyd  Williard Fullen

Floyd Williard Fullen

Dec 17, 2010

Floyd Williard Fullen, 68, of Kent, went home to be with the Lord Friday, December 17, 2010 at his residence. He was born July 12, 1942 in Jackson, to Charles Oscar and Elizabeth Josephine (Bauer) Fullen. He enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, camping and any outdoor activity. Williard loved to restore cars Toyota's. He is survived by his wife, Patricia S.(Collins)...

Richard  Stanley Zalewski

Richard Stanley Zalewski

Dec 12, 2010

Richard Stanley "Gigi" Zalewski, 80, of Modadore, died Sunday, December 12, 2010 at his home. He was born December 7, 1930 in Cleveland to Stanley and Lillian (Wolski) Zalewski. He was employed by Melch's Food Service. Richard served in the 101st Airborne Division, U S Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW....

Helen  E. Dixon

Helen E. Dixon

Dec 10, 2010

Helen E. Dixon, 88, of Kent died Friday, December 10, 2010 at Stow Glen Retirement Center. She was born April 6, 1922 in Meadville, PA to Weldon and Elizabeth McWilliams.. She joined Union Baptist Church in 1950, served on the Usher Board, and was the mother of the church. She also belonged to the Missionary Society of Union Baptist Church....

Loris  C. Troyer

Loris C. Troyer

Dec 9, 2010

Veteran Portage County journalist, community leader, historian and author Loris C. Troyer, 96, died early Thursday morning, Dec, 9, at Gardens of Western Reserve in Cuyahoga Falls, where he had lived since mid-October. Mr. Troyer retired in 1982, as executive editor of the Record-Courier, the Portage County daily newspaper he joined in 1936 to cover news of Kent State University...

Violet  Mae Reaser

Violet Mae Reaser

Dec 7, 2010

Violet Mae Reaser, 69, went home to meet her Savior Tuesday, December 7, 2010, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Painesville to Ralph and Cora ( Mumaw) Smail. She graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School. Violet met Richard Reaser at the Streetsboro Full Gospel Tabernacle and fell in love. They celebrated many years of happiness together, in...

Robert  Arnold Ciccarelli

Robert Arnold Ciccarelli

Dec 6, 2010

and Danny Sidwell. A memorial gathering will be held 2:00 pm Saturday June 19th at Edinburg Park Rockspring Road, Edinburg, OH. Arrangement by Bissler & Sons Funeral Home.

Daniel  D. Bowen

Daniel D. Bowen

Dec 4, 2010

Daniel D. "Bo" Bowen, 49, of Mogadore, died Saturday, December 4, 2010 at his residence. He was born March 11, 1961 in Parkersburg, WV to Harold and Mamie (Rader) Bowen. He was employed by Hess Print Solutions, for 24 years. Bo enjoyed golfing, hunting, "fishing", cooking and spending time with his many friends. He is survived by his wife, Toni...

Annabelle Fenstermacher

Annabelle Fenstermacher

Dec 4, 2010

Annabelle Hildebrand Fenstermacher passed away Saturday, December 4, 2010 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. She was born in California on July 11, 1913. Her family returned to Columbus, Ohio that same year. She graduated from Ohio State University in 1935 from the College of Education, and taught elementary school for 3 years in Zanesfield in Logan County. She returned...

Robert  Lee Helmick

Robert Lee Helmick

Dec 3, 2010

Robert " Bob" Lee Helmick, 55 of Tallmadge Ohio went home to be with the Lord on December 3, 2010. He was born July 2, 1955 to Garcia and Evelyn Helmick of Tallmadge Ohio. He continued to live his whole life in Tallmadge Ohio. Bob left behind his two "special" dogs Kash and Duke Helmick who greatly miss him, as...

Ronald  A. Barchalk

Ronald A. Barchalk

Dec 3, 2010

Ronald A. Barchalk, 68, of Mogadore, died Friday, December 3, 2010 at Regency Hospital. He was born February 28, 1942 in Akron, to Joe and Dorothy (Fisher) Barchalk. He was a millwright and retired from Chrysler in 2003. Ron was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, and enjoyed outdoor activities, fixing and building things around the house, fishing and bowling....

John  Sidney Goretti

John Sidney Goretti

Dec 2, 2010

John Sidney "Sid" Goretti, 59, of Brimfield, died Thursday, December 2, 2010 at Heather Knoll in Tallmadge. He was born June 17, 1951 in Ravenna to Albert and Rosalie (Fitzpatrick) Goretti. He is survived by his mother, Rosalie Goretti of Brimfield; brothers, Matthew (Sharon) Goretti of Avon, NY, Samuel (Diane) Goretti of Escondito, CA, Nicholas (Mary) Goretti of Charlotte, NC,...

Earl  Francis White,

Earl Francis White,

Dec 2, 2010

Earl Francis "Bud" White, Jr., 75, of Kent, passed away surrounded by his family Thursday, December 2, 2010 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He was born April 2, 1935 in Ravenna, to Earl Francis and Helen (Batch) White. He was a veteran of the Navy and Air Force during both the Korean and Vietnam wars, retiring from the Air Force in...

Dene  R. Testa

Dene R. Testa

Nov 30, 2010

Dene R. Testa, 90, of Fairlawn, died Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at The Village at St. Edward, Fairlawn. She was born March 26, 1920 in Kent. to Ezio and Adeline (Ferry) DiCola. She is survived by her husband, Ercole "Pete" Testa, whom she married on June 6,1946; son, Michael (April) Testa of Westlake. daughter: Connie (Becky) Flogge of Bolivar, OH;...

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