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Cathy L. Patterson
Aug 2, 2010
Cathy L. Patterson, 58, of Kent, went home to be with the Lord after a short battle with cancer Monday, August 2, 2010 at her residence. She was born July 17, 1952 in Bedford, to Victor and Dorma M. (Ferrell) Stano. Cathy was employed with Windstream as a Tech Support Specialist. She always had a smile for everybody and enjoyed...
Leo Weill
Jul 28, 2010
Leo Weill, 80, of Brimfield, died Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at Akron General Hospital in Akron. He was born October 16, 1929 in New York, NY to Edgar and Martha (Buttner) Weill. Leo was a graduate of Accredited Evening High School, Creedmore State Hospital School of Nursing, received a B.S. from Adelphi College, and his J.D. from the University of...
Major Theodore W. Burgner
Jul 26, 2010
Major Theodore W. Burgner, 59, of Kent, passed July 26, 2010. Ted retired from the US Air Force as a Major after 23 years of service. He was employed at First Energy for the last 12 years. Ted was a member the Air Force Association, the Non-Commissioned Officers Association and the American Legion. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen...
Pamela Elizabeth Johnson
Jul 24, 2010
Pamela E. Johnson, 63, of Brimfield, died Saturday, July 24, 2010 at her home. She was born January 11, 1947 in Akron to Harold and Pearl (Thorn) Boone. She was a member of Evangel Temple in Akron for 35 years. She is survived by her husband, Howard, whom she married on February 12, 1966; daughters, Christine (Ted) Gradisher of Kent,...
Thelma Jean Nosker
Jul 24, 2010
Thelma "Jean" Nosker, 83, of Kent, died Saturday, July 24, 2010 at Kent Healthcare Center. She was born December 31, 1926 in Uniontown, PA to Joseph Phillip and Freda (Cook) Chambers Sr. She retired from the Cleveland Plain Dealer. She is survived by daughters: Patricia (James) Fisher of Grand Island, NY and Deborah McIntosh of Streetsboro; Son In Law, Albert...
George H. Gilghrist
Jul 18, 2010
George H. "Skip" Gilghrist, 72, of Kent, died Sunday July 18, 2010 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. He was born May 9, 1938 in New Castle, PA to George Edward and Lois (Renick) Gilghrist. He was a long time Little League coach in Kent, where he still enjoyed the friendships he made over the years. In addition to coaching...
Karen L. Artl
Jul 16, 2010
Karen L. Artl, 58, of Stow, died Friday, July 16, 2010 at her residence. She was born September 14, 1951 in Ravenna, to Arthur and Jean "Bema" (Kresowaty) Kaminski. Karen was a member of St. Patrick Church in Kent. She enjoyed feeding and watching the birds. Karen cherished the time she spent with her dog Pepsi and her mother and...
Lotte Rogers
Jul 12, 2010
Beloved mother, generous friend, lifelong advocate for creatures great and small, and eternal optimist, Lotte Rogers, died at her Kent home July 12. She was 87. She is survived by her daughter Susan Rogers of Kent; son Arthur Rogers (Melinda) of Acworth, GA; grandchildren Christopher and Megan Rogers, and Emily and Hallie Pettigrew; great-grandson Nicholas; brother Otto Weil of Bennington,...
Raymond Eugene Ward,
Jul 11, 2010
Raymond Eugene Ward, Sr., of Ravenna, died Sunday, July 11, 2010 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. He was born March 12, 1938 in Kent to Truman and Esther (Mullins) Ward. He was a member of N.R.A.; and loved fishing, country music, Westerns and horror flicks. He is survived by son, Jonathan Ward of Kent; daughter, Diana (Matthew) Cruz of...
Robert E. Carlton
Jul 10, 2010
Robert E. "Bob" Carlton, 62, of Ravenna, died Saturday, July 10, 2010 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center in Akron. He was born October 12, 1947 in Hamilton to Phillip F. and Louisa (Moreschi) Carlton. He was a 1965 graduate of Theodore Roosevelt High School in Kent. He worked as an auto Salesman and Service Manager for many area Auto...
Betty J. Whittam
Jul 8, 2010
Betty Whittam, 80, of Kent, died Thursday, July 8, 2010 at her home. She was born July 27, 1929 in Cleveland to Anton and Bertha (Smolka) Skulina. She was a longtime member of Immaculate Conception Church in Ravenna. She loved and enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandchildren, especially loved hearing about her grandson's baseball games. Betty loved to go dancing...
Bonner Leon Nickerson,
Jul 8, 2010
Bonner Leon Nickerson, Jr., 85, of Ravenna, died Thursday, July 8, 2010 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. He was born February 23, 1925 in Cego, TX to Bonner Leon and Minnie Mae (Taylor) Nickerson. He retired from the U.S. Navy having served in both the World War II and the Korean War; followed by ten years in the U.S....
Anthony J. Mazanek,
Jul 7, 2010
Anthony J. Mazanek, Jr., 88, of Kent, died suddenly Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at his residence. He was born February 15, 1922 in Kent, to Anthony J. and Victoria Mazanek Sr. He was a veteran of the Navy serving during World War II. He was employed by Gougler Machine where he worked as a machinist. Anthony played varsity football at...
Okey M. Gibson
Jul 6, 2010
Okey M. Gibson, 80, of Kent, died Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at Hennis Care Center Dover, OH. He was born January 30, 1930 in Joker, WV to Lora and Ada (Kerby) Gibson. Sargeant Okey served in the U. S. Army in Korea, where he received the Korean Service Medal with three bronze stars, Combat Infantryman's Badge, and United Nations Service...
Robert Edward Ondrejko
Jul 5, 2010
Robert Edward Ondrejko, 45, of Mantua, died suddenly Monday, July 5, 2010 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He was born June 12, 1965 in Ft. Walton Beach, FL to Carol (Sanner) Rankin. He was a veteran of the Air Force serving during the Panama Conflict . Robert worked as a Sous Chef at the Las Vegas Hilton and most recently showed...
Donald D. Upson
Jul 4, 2010
Donald D "Sonny" Upson, 85, of Suffield, died Sunday, July 4, 2010 at Summa Western Reserve Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls. He was born October 15, 1924 in Suffield Twp, to Daniel D. and Anna (Fairbanks) Upson. Don was a U. S. Navy Veteran. He was a chief dispatcher at General Tire. He was a member of Faith United Methodist Church,...
Martha Fitzpatrick
Jun 28, 2010
Martha G. Fitzpatrick passed away peacefully at her home on June 28 surrounded by her family. The daughter of Glenn and Allene Galloway, she was born in East Liverpool, Ohio, February 12, 1922 and graduated from East Liverpool High School in 1939 and Kent State University in 1945 with a degree in Education. She then taught in the East Palestine...
George A. Pownall
Jun 27, 2010
George Pownell - It is said that life goes in circles and George's was no different. Born in Canton, OH on April 27, 1930 his childhood years were spent in Cleveland (west side), St Louis, MO (where he developed his life long love of the Cardinals), and Joliet, IL. (Home of Statesville Prison). He played basketball for Farragut Junior High,...
Kelly Jo Kruswicki
Jun 23, 2010
Kelly Jo Kruswicki, 47, of Kent, died Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at her residence. She was born May 25, 1963 in Cleveland, OH to Victor and Nadine (Pollov) Morrison. Kelly enjoyed spending her time with her family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Leonard Kruswicki, whom she married on July 25, 2003; sons, Joel Morrison-Reilly and Bradley Kruswicki...
Michael A. Thompson
Jun 22, 2010
Michael A. Thompson, 55, of Kent, died unexpectedly while on vacation with his family in Myrtle Beach, SC. Mike was a wonderful husband, father, brother and friend. Mike was employed by Carpet Remnants in Streetsboro. He was a very hard worker and enjoyed family, friends and playing golf. He is survived by his loving wife and daughters, Lisa, Rachel and...
Cathy L. Patterson
Aug 2, 2010
Cathy L. Patterson, 58, of Kent, went home to be with the Lord after a short battle with cancer Monday, August 2, 2010 at her residence. She was born July 17, 1952 in Bedford, to Victor and Dorma M. (Ferrell) Stano. Cathy was employed with Windstream as a Tech Support Specialist. She always had a smile for everybody and enjoyed...
Leo Weill
Jul 28, 2010
Leo Weill, 80, of Brimfield, died Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at Akron General Hospital in Akron. He was born October 16, 1929 in New York, NY to Edgar and Martha (Buttner) Weill. Leo was a graduate of Accredited Evening High School, Creedmore State Hospital School of Nursing, received a B.S. from Adelphi College, and his J.D. from the University of...
Major Theodore W. Burgner
Jul 26, 2010
Major Theodore W. Burgner, 59, of Kent, passed July 26, 2010. Ted retired from the US Air Force as a Major after 23 years of service. He was employed at First Energy for the last 12 years. Ted was a member the Air Force Association, the Non-Commissioned Officers Association and the American Legion. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen...
Pamela Elizabeth Johnson
Jul 24, 2010
Pamela E. Johnson, 63, of Brimfield, died Saturday, July 24, 2010 at her home. She was born January 11, 1947 in Akron to Harold and Pearl (Thorn) Boone. She was a member of Evangel Temple in Akron for 35 years. She is survived by her husband, Howard, whom she married on February 12, 1966; daughters, Christine (Ted) Gradisher of Kent,...
Thelma Jean Nosker
Jul 24, 2010
Thelma "Jean" Nosker, 83, of Kent, died Saturday, July 24, 2010 at Kent Healthcare Center. She was born December 31, 1926 in Uniontown, PA to Joseph Phillip and Freda (Cook) Chambers Sr. She retired from the Cleveland Plain Dealer. She is survived by daughters: Patricia (James) Fisher of Grand Island, NY and Deborah McIntosh of Streetsboro; Son In Law, Albert...
George H. Gilghrist
Jul 18, 2010
George H. "Skip" Gilghrist, 72, of Kent, died Sunday July 18, 2010 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. He was born May 9, 1938 in New Castle, PA to George Edward and Lois (Renick) Gilghrist. He was a long time Little League coach in Kent, where he still enjoyed the friendships he made over the years. In addition to coaching...
Karen L. Artl
Jul 16, 2010
Karen L. Artl, 58, of Stow, died Friday, July 16, 2010 at her residence. She was born September 14, 1951 in Ravenna, to Arthur and Jean "Bema" (Kresowaty) Kaminski. Karen was a member of St. Patrick Church in Kent. She enjoyed feeding and watching the birds. Karen cherished the time she spent with her dog Pepsi and her mother and...
Lotte Rogers
Jul 12, 2010
Beloved mother, generous friend, lifelong advocate for creatures great and small, and eternal optimist, Lotte Rogers, died at her Kent home July 12. She was 87. She is survived by her daughter Susan Rogers of Kent; son Arthur Rogers (Melinda) of Acworth, GA; grandchildren Christopher and Megan Rogers, and Emily and Hallie Pettigrew; great-grandson Nicholas; brother Otto Weil of Bennington,...
Raymond Eugene Ward,
Jul 11, 2010
Raymond Eugene Ward, Sr., of Ravenna, died Sunday, July 11, 2010 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. He was born March 12, 1938 in Kent to Truman and Esther (Mullins) Ward. He was a member of N.R.A.; and loved fishing, country music, Westerns and horror flicks. He is survived by son, Jonathan Ward of Kent; daughter, Diana (Matthew) Cruz of...
Robert E. Carlton
Jul 10, 2010
Robert E. "Bob" Carlton, 62, of Ravenna, died Saturday, July 10, 2010 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center in Akron. He was born October 12, 1947 in Hamilton to Phillip F. and Louisa (Moreschi) Carlton. He was a 1965 graduate of Theodore Roosevelt High School in Kent. He worked as an auto Salesman and Service Manager for many area Auto...
Betty J. Whittam
Jul 8, 2010
Betty Whittam, 80, of Kent, died Thursday, July 8, 2010 at her home. She was born July 27, 1929 in Cleveland to Anton and Bertha (Smolka) Skulina. She was a longtime member of Immaculate Conception Church in Ravenna. She loved and enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandchildren, especially loved hearing about her grandson's baseball games. Betty loved to go dancing...
Bonner Leon Nickerson,
Jul 8, 2010
Bonner Leon Nickerson, Jr., 85, of Ravenna, died Thursday, July 8, 2010 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. He was born February 23, 1925 in Cego, TX to Bonner Leon and Minnie Mae (Taylor) Nickerson. He retired from the U.S. Navy having served in both the World War II and the Korean War; followed by ten years in the U.S....
Anthony J. Mazanek,
Jul 7, 2010
Anthony J. Mazanek, Jr., 88, of Kent, died suddenly Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at his residence. He was born February 15, 1922 in Kent, to Anthony J. and Victoria Mazanek Sr. He was a veteran of the Navy serving during World War II. He was employed by Gougler Machine where he worked as a machinist. Anthony played varsity football at...
Okey M. Gibson
Jul 6, 2010
Okey M. Gibson, 80, of Kent, died Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at Hennis Care Center Dover, OH. He was born January 30, 1930 in Joker, WV to Lora and Ada (Kerby) Gibson. Sargeant Okey served in the U. S. Army in Korea, where he received the Korean Service Medal with three bronze stars, Combat Infantryman's Badge, and United Nations Service...
Robert Edward Ondrejko
Jul 5, 2010
Robert Edward Ondrejko, 45, of Mantua, died suddenly Monday, July 5, 2010 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He was born June 12, 1965 in Ft. Walton Beach, FL to Carol (Sanner) Rankin. He was a veteran of the Air Force serving during the Panama Conflict . Robert worked as a Sous Chef at the Las Vegas Hilton and most recently showed...
Donald D. Upson
Jul 4, 2010
Donald D "Sonny" Upson, 85, of Suffield, died Sunday, July 4, 2010 at Summa Western Reserve Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls. He was born October 15, 1924 in Suffield Twp, to Daniel D. and Anna (Fairbanks) Upson. Don was a U. S. Navy Veteran. He was a chief dispatcher at General Tire. He was a member of Faith United Methodist Church,...
Martha Fitzpatrick
Jun 28, 2010
Martha G. Fitzpatrick passed away peacefully at her home on June 28 surrounded by her family. The daughter of Glenn and Allene Galloway, she was born in East Liverpool, Ohio, February 12, 1922 and graduated from East Liverpool High School in 1939 and Kent State University in 1945 with a degree in Education. She then taught in the East Palestine...
George A. Pownall
Jun 27, 2010
George Pownell - It is said that life goes in circles and George's was no different. Born in Canton, OH on April 27, 1930 his childhood years were spent in Cleveland (west side), St Louis, MO (where he developed his life long love of the Cardinals), and Joliet, IL. (Home of Statesville Prison). He played basketball for Farragut Junior High,...
Kelly Jo Kruswicki
Jun 23, 2010
Kelly Jo Kruswicki, 47, of Kent, died Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at her residence. She was born May 25, 1963 in Cleveland, OH to Victor and Nadine (Pollov) Morrison. Kelly enjoyed spending her time with her family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Leonard Kruswicki, whom she married on July 25, 2003; sons, Joel Morrison-Reilly and Bradley Kruswicki...
Michael A. Thompson
Jun 22, 2010
Michael A. Thompson, 55, of Kent, died unexpectedly while on vacation with his family in Myrtle Beach, SC. Mike was a wonderful husband, father, brother and friend. Mike was employed by Carpet Remnants in Streetsboro. He was a very hard worker and enjoyed family, friends and playing golf. He is survived by his loving wife and daughters, Lisa, Rachel and...
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