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Thomas  E. Davis

Thomas E. Davis

Jun 20, 2010

Thomas E. Davis, 62, of Ravenna, died Sunday, June 20, 2010 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. He was born April 1, 1948 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was a retired Marine Long Range Recon Sergeant, also a Deputy Sheriff for Portage County, a Labor Department Investigator, and a Field Crisis Interventionist for Town Hall II. He was a "F" League...

Maryellen Prochnow

Maryellen Prochnow

Jun 18, 2010

Mary Ellen (Marynelle) Prochnow, 82 years old, died on June 18, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Lillian Kain and by her son Tom. She leaves her husband George; children, Gail (Jerry) Kirkland, Jonathon (Kathy) Prochnow, Heidi (Eric) Hummel, Cassandra (Tim) Mitchin, Barbara (Paul) Wright, and Jennifer (Tim) Turtle; 14 grandchildren and one great grand-daughter....

Ruth  Louise Thompson

Ruth Louise Thompson

Jun 18, 2010

Ruth Louise Thompson, 86, of Kent, has gone to be with Tommy Friday, June 18, 2010 at Kent Healthcare Center. She was born August 31, 1923 in Kent, to Harry A. and Metta A. (Brown) Austin. Ruth worked several years for Ohio Bell and enjoyed sewing, social work and her many pets. She is survived by her son, Robert M....

Carole  J. Mcgoldrick

Carole J. Mcgoldrick

Jun 16, 2010

Carole J. (Raymont) McGoldrick died June 16, 2010 after a long illness. From her early career as a member of the 60's girl group, The Secrets, to her acumen as a businesswoman in the sales and executive recruiting industry, Carole brought a vibrant, engaging personality to all her pursuits. She is survived by her two sons, Dudley and Joseph J....

Kaiden  Lloyd Burchett

Kaiden Lloyd Burchett

Jun 15, 2010

Kaiden Lloyd Burchett, of Deerfield, died Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at Alliance Community Hospital. He was born June 15, 2010 in Alliance, to Kevin Howard Burchett and Cassandra Marie Jenkins. He is survived by his parents, Kevin Burchett and Cassandra Burchett of Deerfield; seven brothers and sisters; and grandparents, Robert and Debra Foit. He was preceded in death by his...

Victor  I. Hart

Victor I. Hart

Jun 14, 2010

Victor Ignasius Hart, age 52, died Sunday, June 13, at his home in Kent. He was born on May 29, 1958, in Ravenna, to Robert and Katherine Hart. Vic graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School, class of 1976, and the University of Akron. Vic's strong work ethic and gregarious nature served him well in a variety of professional pursuits at...

Gerald  V. Testa

Gerald V. Testa

Jun 14, 2010

Gerald V. "Jerry" Testa, 71, of Kent, died Monday, June 14, 2010 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born June 30, 1938 in Akron, to James P. and Pauline (Priolo) Testa. He was an operating engineer. Jerry was a member of the Knight of Columbus, Council 1411. He enjoyed bowling and was a great hockey fan. He is...

Howard  Russell Thompson

Howard Russell Thompson

Jun 11, 2010

Howard Russell Thompson, II, 83, of Kent, died Friday, June 11, 2010 at his Home in Kent. He was born September 25, 1926 in Canton, to Howard R. and Ina Marie (Musson) Thompson. He was a retired Railroad Conductor from the Erie Railroad. He was a member of American Legion Post #496, Kent Elks Lodge #1377, and Kent VFW. He...

Michael  Robert Walter

Michael Robert Walter

Jun 10, 2010

Michael Robert Walter (a.k.a. Mike, Mikey, Froggy or Grandpa Froggy), 66, died at his home in Kent, Ohio on June 10. Mike was born to Ruth Mae Hughes Walter and Robert Mathias Walter on March 18, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio. He lived most of his life in Oakwood Village, Ohio. Mike served his country in the United States Air Force,...

Wayne  T. Peoples

Wayne T. Peoples

Jun 9, 2010

Wayne T. Peoples, 68, of Ravenna, died Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at the Hospital in Ravenna. Wayne was born October 27, 1941 in Mechanicstown, to John and Lillian (Bailey) Peoples, and was a 1958 graduate of Carrollton High School in Carrollton. He was employed by the Kent Police Department for fifteen years, and worked in the maintenace field. Wayne was...

Julie  Marie Cole

Julie Marie Cole

Jun 9, 2010

Julie Marie Cole, 41, of Kent, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at Akron General Hospital. She was born March 29, 1969 in Akron, to Gregory E and Sandra (Schuelein) Cole. She was a student at National College. She is survived by her daughter: Jordan Beam of Kent; father, Gregory Cole of Akron; mother, Sandra (Schuelein) Cole of Akron; sisters,...

Ernestine  A. Manges

Ernestine A. Manges

Jun 9, 2010

Ernestine A. "Tina" Manges, 69, of Diamond, OH, died Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. She was born October 18, 1940 in Akron, OH to Ernest E and Willodene (Turk) Truex. She is survived by her daughters: Angela Marrow of Dalton, GA, Dawn Jeffries of Ravenna, and Melinda Manges of Palmyra; grandchildren, Brittany Underwood, Jesse Laughlin,...

Dorothy  A. Crawford

Dorothy A. Crawford

Jun 8, 2010

Dorothy Arline Crawford (Harger) passed away on June 8th in Cuyahoga Falls after a long and courageous battle for life. Dotty was the wife of the late Robert David and loving mother of David Crawford (Su) of Avon Lake, Becki Chianese (Art) of Monmouth Beach, NJ and Deedi Leciejewski (Dennis) of Hudson. Dot was raised in Kent by her beloved...

Florence  M. Smith

Florence M. Smith

Jun 8, 2010

Florence M. Smith, 93, of Stow, died Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at Altercare of Brimfield. She was born February 20, 1917 in Kent, to Charles L. and Fannie S. (Scott) Rhodes. Florence was a member of the United Church of Christ in Kent, Circle N, Garden Club of Kent and a past member of the Women's Club of Kent. She...

Mary  Wilbur Garrison

Mary Wilbur Garrison

Jun 7, 2010

Mary Wilbur Garrison, 81, of Kent and Key West, FL, died Monday June 7, 2010, at her home. She was born June 27, 1928 in North Lima, OH to Walter and Elsie (McCaughtry) McDevitt. Mary first came to Kent as a Kent State Student. Licensed to sell real estate at age 21, she later became Portage County's first female owner/broker...

Norman  W. Sandvoss,

Norman W. Sandvoss,

Jun 7, 2010

Norman W. Sandvoss Jr., 67 years of age, passed away June 7, 2010 at Akron City Hospital at 1:00 AM. He was the oldest of three siblings of the late Norman W. Sandvoss Sr. and the late Margaret (Coffield) Sandvoss. He was born on August 17th, 1942 in Oak Park, Illinois, and graduated from Shawnee High School in Lima, Ohio...

James  A. Kral

James A. Kral

Jun 1, 2010

James A. Kral, 66, of Brimfield, died Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at his residence. He was born June 28, 1943 in Cleveland to Adolph and Anna (Jurinak) Kral. He was a graduate of St. Ignatius High School. He was employed by Botzum Brothers Hardware Co. He is survived by his nieces, Ann Marie (Brian) Knoderer of Delphos and Dawn (Alex)...

Danny  S. Christopher

Danny S. Christopher

May 28, 2010

Danny S Christopher, 47, of Brimfield died Friday, May 28, 2010 at Kent Healthcare Center. He was born March 1, 1963 in Bedford to Homer and Barbara Christopher. He is survived by his wife, Pamela; daughters, Tabatha Ostrander, Angela and Cynthia Krizo; son Brannon Shilling, grandchildren Hannah, Gracie, Camben and Shawn; brothers, Jean, Richie, Kenneth; sisters, Vicky, Holly, and Lynette;...

Paul  Workman Hovancsek

Paul Workman Hovancsek

May 28, 2010

Baby Paul Workman Hovancsek, of Kent, died Friday, May 28, 2010 at Robinson Memorial Hospital Ravenna, OH. He was born May 28, 2010 in Ravenna to Michael L. Hovancsek and Stefanie L. Workman. He is survived by grandparents; Keith & Carol Workman, Frank & Linda Contrael, Louis & Marcella Hovancsek, and Skip & Carol Westphal; great grandmothers Irene Chupp Troyer...

C. Roberts

C. Roberts

May 20, 2010

Colleen Carey Roberts age, 78, died May 21, 2010. Born in Kent in 1931, the only child of Edward and Hazel Carey, she was a life resident of Kent. She attended Kent schools from kindergarten through the 12th grade graduating from Theodore Roosevelt High School in 1949. While in high school, she was active in numerous music organizations, was a...

Thomas  E. Davis

Thomas E. Davis

Jun 20, 2010

Thomas E. Davis, 62, of Ravenna, died Sunday, June 20, 2010 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. He was born April 1, 1948 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was a retired Marine Long Range Recon Sergeant, also a Deputy Sheriff for Portage County, a Labor Department Investigator, and a Field Crisis Interventionist for Town Hall II. He was a "F" League...

Maryellen Prochnow

Maryellen Prochnow

Jun 18, 2010

Mary Ellen (Marynelle) Prochnow, 82 years old, died on June 18, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Lillian Kain and by her son Tom. She leaves her husband George; children, Gail (Jerry) Kirkland, Jonathon (Kathy) Prochnow, Heidi (Eric) Hummel, Cassandra (Tim) Mitchin, Barbara (Paul) Wright, and Jennifer (Tim) Turtle; 14 grandchildren and one great grand-daughter....

Ruth  Louise Thompson

Ruth Louise Thompson

Jun 18, 2010

Ruth Louise Thompson, 86, of Kent, has gone to be with Tommy Friday, June 18, 2010 at Kent Healthcare Center. She was born August 31, 1923 in Kent, to Harry A. and Metta A. (Brown) Austin. Ruth worked several years for Ohio Bell and enjoyed sewing, social work and her many pets. She is survived by her son, Robert M....

Carole  J. Mcgoldrick

Carole J. Mcgoldrick

Jun 16, 2010

Carole J. (Raymont) McGoldrick died June 16, 2010 after a long illness. From her early career as a member of the 60's girl group, The Secrets, to her acumen as a businesswoman in the sales and executive recruiting industry, Carole brought a vibrant, engaging personality to all her pursuits. She is survived by her two sons, Dudley and Joseph J....

Kaiden  Lloyd Burchett

Kaiden Lloyd Burchett

Jun 15, 2010

Kaiden Lloyd Burchett, of Deerfield, died Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at Alliance Community Hospital. He was born June 15, 2010 in Alliance, to Kevin Howard Burchett and Cassandra Marie Jenkins. He is survived by his parents, Kevin Burchett and Cassandra Burchett of Deerfield; seven brothers and sisters; and grandparents, Robert and Debra Foit. He was preceded in death by his...

Victor  I. Hart

Victor I. Hart

Jun 14, 2010

Victor Ignasius Hart, age 52, died Sunday, June 13, at his home in Kent. He was born on May 29, 1958, in Ravenna, to Robert and Katherine Hart. Vic graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School, class of 1976, and the University of Akron. Vic's strong work ethic and gregarious nature served him well in a variety of professional pursuits at...

Gerald  V. Testa

Gerald V. Testa

Jun 14, 2010

Gerald V. "Jerry" Testa, 71, of Kent, died Monday, June 14, 2010 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born June 30, 1938 in Akron, to James P. and Pauline (Priolo) Testa. He was an operating engineer. Jerry was a member of the Knight of Columbus, Council 1411. He enjoyed bowling and was a great hockey fan. He is...

Howard  Russell Thompson

Howard Russell Thompson

Jun 11, 2010

Howard Russell Thompson, II, 83, of Kent, died Friday, June 11, 2010 at his Home in Kent. He was born September 25, 1926 in Canton, to Howard R. and Ina Marie (Musson) Thompson. He was a retired Railroad Conductor from the Erie Railroad. He was a member of American Legion Post #496, Kent Elks Lodge #1377, and Kent VFW. He...

Michael  Robert Walter

Michael Robert Walter

Jun 10, 2010

Michael Robert Walter (a.k.a. Mike, Mikey, Froggy or Grandpa Froggy), 66, died at his home in Kent, Ohio on June 10. Mike was born to Ruth Mae Hughes Walter and Robert Mathias Walter on March 18, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio. He lived most of his life in Oakwood Village, Ohio. Mike served his country in the United States Air Force,...

Wayne  T. Peoples

Wayne T. Peoples

Jun 9, 2010

Wayne T. Peoples, 68, of Ravenna, died Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at the Hospital in Ravenna. Wayne was born October 27, 1941 in Mechanicstown, to John and Lillian (Bailey) Peoples, and was a 1958 graduate of Carrollton High School in Carrollton. He was employed by the Kent Police Department for fifteen years, and worked in the maintenace field. Wayne was...

Julie  Marie Cole

Julie Marie Cole

Jun 9, 2010

Julie Marie Cole, 41, of Kent, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at Akron General Hospital. She was born March 29, 1969 in Akron, to Gregory E and Sandra (Schuelein) Cole. She was a student at National College. She is survived by her daughter: Jordan Beam of Kent; father, Gregory Cole of Akron; mother, Sandra (Schuelein) Cole of Akron; sisters,...

Ernestine  A. Manges

Ernestine A. Manges

Jun 9, 2010

Ernestine A. "Tina" Manges, 69, of Diamond, OH, died Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. She was born October 18, 1940 in Akron, OH to Ernest E and Willodene (Turk) Truex. She is survived by her daughters: Angela Marrow of Dalton, GA, Dawn Jeffries of Ravenna, and Melinda Manges of Palmyra; grandchildren, Brittany Underwood, Jesse Laughlin,...

Dorothy  A. Crawford

Dorothy A. Crawford

Jun 8, 2010

Dorothy Arline Crawford (Harger) passed away on June 8th in Cuyahoga Falls after a long and courageous battle for life. Dotty was the wife of the late Robert David and loving mother of David Crawford (Su) of Avon Lake, Becki Chianese (Art) of Monmouth Beach, NJ and Deedi Leciejewski (Dennis) of Hudson. Dot was raised in Kent by her beloved...

Florence  M. Smith

Florence M. Smith

Jun 8, 2010

Florence M. Smith, 93, of Stow, died Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at Altercare of Brimfield. She was born February 20, 1917 in Kent, to Charles L. and Fannie S. (Scott) Rhodes. Florence was a member of the United Church of Christ in Kent, Circle N, Garden Club of Kent and a past member of the Women's Club of Kent. She...

Mary  Wilbur Garrison

Mary Wilbur Garrison

Jun 7, 2010

Mary Wilbur Garrison, 81, of Kent and Key West, FL, died Monday June 7, 2010, at her home. She was born June 27, 1928 in North Lima, OH to Walter and Elsie (McCaughtry) McDevitt. Mary first came to Kent as a Kent State Student. Licensed to sell real estate at age 21, she later became Portage County's first female owner/broker...

Norman  W. Sandvoss,

Norman W. Sandvoss,

Jun 7, 2010

Norman W. Sandvoss Jr., 67 years of age, passed away June 7, 2010 at Akron City Hospital at 1:00 AM. He was the oldest of three siblings of the late Norman W. Sandvoss Sr. and the late Margaret (Coffield) Sandvoss. He was born on August 17th, 1942 in Oak Park, Illinois, and graduated from Shawnee High School in Lima, Ohio...

James  A. Kral

James A. Kral

Jun 1, 2010

James A. Kral, 66, of Brimfield, died Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at his residence. He was born June 28, 1943 in Cleveland to Adolph and Anna (Jurinak) Kral. He was a graduate of St. Ignatius High School. He was employed by Botzum Brothers Hardware Co. He is survived by his nieces, Ann Marie (Brian) Knoderer of Delphos and Dawn (Alex)...

Danny  S. Christopher

Danny S. Christopher

May 28, 2010

Danny S Christopher, 47, of Brimfield died Friday, May 28, 2010 at Kent Healthcare Center. He was born March 1, 1963 in Bedford to Homer and Barbara Christopher. He is survived by his wife, Pamela; daughters, Tabatha Ostrander, Angela and Cynthia Krizo; son Brannon Shilling, grandchildren Hannah, Gracie, Camben and Shawn; brothers, Jean, Richie, Kenneth; sisters, Vicky, Holly, and Lynette;...

Paul  Workman Hovancsek

Paul Workman Hovancsek

May 28, 2010

Baby Paul Workman Hovancsek, of Kent, died Friday, May 28, 2010 at Robinson Memorial Hospital Ravenna, OH. He was born May 28, 2010 in Ravenna to Michael L. Hovancsek and Stefanie L. Workman. He is survived by grandparents; Keith & Carol Workman, Frank & Linda Contrael, Louis & Marcella Hovancsek, and Skip & Carol Westphal; great grandmothers Irene Chupp Troyer...

C. Roberts

C. Roberts

May 20, 2010

Colleen Carey Roberts age, 78, died May 21, 2010. Born in Kent in 1931, the only child of Edward and Hazel Carey, she was a life resident of Kent. She attended Kent schools from kindergarten through the 12th grade graduating from Theodore Roosevelt High School in 1949. While in high school, she was active in numerous music organizations, was a...

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