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In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones

Judith  Anne Schlag

Judith Anne Schlag

Apr 9, 2010

Judith Anne Schlag, 77, of Kent, died Friday, April 9, 2010 at her residence. She was born July 23, 1932 in Santiago, Chile (S.A.) to Webster and Joyce (Paulsel) Hodge. She was a 1953 graduate of Ohio State University earning her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. After raising her family she worked part time with H&R Block as a tax...

James  P. Crawford

James P. Crawford

Apr 9, 2010

James P. Crawford, 64, of Pennington, NJ, died Friday, April 9, 2010 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna, OH. He was born October 22, 1945 in Bryn Mawr, PA to John and Dorothy (Kempff) Crawford. He was employed by the Division of Youth and Family Services of New Jersey as a Social Worker and later as a Contract Administrator. James...

Virginia  E. Ruggles

Virginia E. Ruggles

Apr 4, 2010

Virginia E. Ruggles, 91, of Kent, died Sunday, April 4, 2010 at Summa Western Reserve Hospital after a brief illness. She was born August 27,1918 in Streetsboro, one of three children to Albert and Jen (Stone) Johnson. She is preceded in death by her husband Ray Ruggles and son Robert Allen Lee. Virginia had a long and healthy life enjoying...

James  J. Pizzute,

James J. Pizzute,

Mar 25, 2010

James J "Rudy" Pizzute, Jr., 55, of Kent, died Thursday, March 25, 2010 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He was born September 2, 1954 in Ravenna to James J and Beatrice M (Johnston) Pizzute. He was a 1972 graduate of Roosevelt High School. He worked in the commercial security and electricity fields. He was a Life Member of the Rock and...

A. Horn

A. Horn

Mar 25, 2010

Colette Horn, 65, went home to be with the Lord on March 25, 2010. Born May 7, 1944, in Ravenna, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Walter W. and Davida (Reischman) Watt. Colette was a graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School (Class of '62) and served as a secretary for the Kent State University (KSU) Athletics Department until...

Gertrude  I. Cole

Gertrude I. Cole

Mar 23, 2010

Gertrude I. Cole, 93 a longtime resident of Kent, passed away peacefully on March 23. She was born in Richwood, WV to Francis B. and Hulda Vannoy. In addition to raising her family, she worked as a governess, laundress and performed aircraft assembly. She is survived by her sister, Betty (Elgin) Cole of Georgia; sons, Eugene (Barb) Cole of Ravenna,...

Dorothy  Evalyn Kenward

Dorothy Evalyn Kenward

Mar 22, 2010

Dorothy Evalyn Kenward, 96, of Ravenna, died Monday, March 22, 2010 at The Loyalton in Ravenna. She was born September 30, 1913 to Albert E. and Ada A. (Beil) Flick. She was a Kent and Ravenna area resident since 1955. She worked at Cipra Ford where she was the office manager from 1955 until retiring in 1979. She was a...

Buford  J. Meredith

Buford J. Meredith

Mar 18, 2010

Buford Meredith, 88, of Kent, died Thursday, March 18, 2010 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born July 25,1921 in Birmingham, AL to Buford and Lilla Mae (Browder) Meredith Sr. He was a 1939 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School and he attended Kent State University where he studied Architecture.

Leon  B. Cole

Leon B. Cole

Mar 18, 2010

Leon B. Cole, 72, of Brimfield, died Thursday, March 18, 2010 at his home. He was born April 3, 1937 in Mogadore to Gertrude (Vannoy) Cole. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was retired Manager for Ohio Bell Telephone Company. He was a member of Faith United Methodist Church; Boy Scouts of America; Good Sam's Camping...

Anthony  James Reto

Anthony James Reto

Mar 16, 2010

Anthony James "AJ" Reto, 89, of Stow, died Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born October 2, 1920 in Youngstown to Thomas and Catherine (Barber) Reto. He was a veteran of the Coast Guard during the World War II where he served for four and a half years. He received Bachelor's Degrees from Kent...

Ira  Lou Fields

Ira Lou Fields

Mar 12, 2010

Ira Lou Fields, 87, of Kent, transitioned from labor to reward, Friday March 12, 2010. She was born in Coy Alabama, on December 9, 1922 to the late Rev. Henry Lee Perryman Sr. & Irene Brooks-Perryman. She was the last surviving daughter of this union. She leaves a legacy, a true testimony, of unconditional love, unwavering compassion, and a resolute...

Gypsy  L. Clark

Gypsy L. Clark

Mar 10, 2010

Gypsy L. Clark, 78, of Kent, died Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Robinson Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was born June 30, 1931 in Wellsville to Thomas W. and Lena (Wilson) Phillips. She was a valued employee at the Portage County Mental Health Board. She volunteered at the Phyllis Zumkehr Clothing Center, Kent Social Services and The Newman...

Barbara  Lou White

Barbara Lou White

Mar 9, 2010

Barbara (Poole) White, age 71, of Suffield, died Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at her sons home. She was born October 22, 1938 in Ravenna to Lamarre and Evelyn (Raber) Poole. She had a Masters in Education from Kent State University, where she majored in home economics. She was a home economics teacher for the Buckeye local schools in Ashtabula. She...

John  Kenneth Kline

John Kenneth Kline

Mar 9, 2010

John Kenneth "Ken" Kline, 92, of Rootstown, died Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at Altercare of Brimfield. He was born January 6, 1918 in Akron, to Clarence A. and Alice E. (Knapp) Kline. He was a member of St. Peter of the Fields Church, the Knights of Columbus, Third Order of St. Francis for 67 years as Brother Augustine, the Cursillo...

John  C. Lewis

John C. Lewis

Mar 7, 2010

John "Jack" Lewis, 76, died peacefully at his home in Kent, Sunday March 7th, 2010 after a long illness. He was born September 5th, 1933 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania a son of Alwyn and Annabelle Lewis. Jack, as known to his friends, grew up in Greensburg, Pennsylvania and graduated from Westminster College in 1957. He spent over 30 years as an...

Gloria  D. Horning

Gloria D. Horning

Mar 7, 2010

Gloria D. Horning, 79, of Kent, died Sunday, at Woodlands at Robinson Ravenna. As the Cleveland Indians embark on a new season, we too enter a different season without our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Surrounded by her family, we lovingly said goodbye on March 7, 2010. Gloria devoted her life to her family. After raising her children,...

Kevin  John Mcfarland

Kevin John Mcfarland

Mar 6, 2010

Kevin John McFarland, age 45 passed away suddenly March 6, 2010 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. He is now with his heavenly and earthly Fathers. He was born April 18, 1964 to Richard and Regina (Geers) McFarland. He was a graduate of Field High School, Class of 1982 and attended Kent State University. He was employed by Chicken Manor...

Elizabeth  Mary Missimi

Elizabeth Mary Missimi

Mar 2, 2010

Elizabeth A. Missimi was a gracious hostess and a talented cook who enjoyed welcoming visitors to the Kent restaurant that she and her family operated for 55 years. Mrs. Missimi worked side by side with her husband, Anthony, in a partnership that endured throughout their long marriage and extended far beyond the kitchen. Her family said she was "the heart...

Douglas  P. Morhac,

Douglas P. Morhac,

Mar 1, 2010

Douglas P. Morhac, Sr., 47, of Kent, died Monday, March 1, 2010 at the Kent Healthcare Center after a courageous fight against cancer. He was born September 25, 1962 in Kittanning, PA to Emil and Esther (Boyd) Morhac. Doug was a 1980 graduate of Ford City High School Ford City PA and Lenape AVTS., also in Ford City PA. He...

J. Ferrara

J. Ferrara

Mar 1, 2010

Genevieve J. Ferrara, 93, affectionately known as "Nanny" passed away March 1, 2010 at her home with her family and caregivers. Born September 3, 1916 to Emilio and Carmela Ferrara, and the last of nine children, she lived in Kent all of her life. Although she had a cosmetology license, she worked for many years in the office at Sparkle...

Judith  Anne Schlag

Judith Anne Schlag

Apr 9, 2010

Judith Anne Schlag, 77, of Kent, died Friday, April 9, 2010 at her residence. She was born July 23, 1932 in Santiago, Chile (S.A.) to Webster and Joyce (Paulsel) Hodge. She was a 1953 graduate of Ohio State University earning her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. After raising her family she worked part time with H&R Block as a tax...

James  P. Crawford

James P. Crawford

Apr 9, 2010

James P. Crawford, 64, of Pennington, NJ, died Friday, April 9, 2010 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna, OH. He was born October 22, 1945 in Bryn Mawr, PA to John and Dorothy (Kempff) Crawford. He was employed by the Division of Youth and Family Services of New Jersey as a Social Worker and later as a Contract Administrator. James...

Virginia  E. Ruggles

Virginia E. Ruggles

Apr 4, 2010

Virginia E. Ruggles, 91, of Kent, died Sunday, April 4, 2010 at Summa Western Reserve Hospital after a brief illness. She was born August 27,1918 in Streetsboro, one of three children to Albert and Jen (Stone) Johnson. She is preceded in death by her husband Ray Ruggles and son Robert Allen Lee. Virginia had a long and healthy life enjoying...

James  J. Pizzute,

James J. Pizzute,

Mar 25, 2010

James J "Rudy" Pizzute, Jr., 55, of Kent, died Thursday, March 25, 2010 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He was born September 2, 1954 in Ravenna to James J and Beatrice M (Johnston) Pizzute. He was a 1972 graduate of Roosevelt High School. He worked in the commercial security and electricity fields. He was a Life Member of the Rock and...

A. Horn

A. Horn

Mar 25, 2010

Colette Horn, 65, went home to be with the Lord on March 25, 2010. Born May 7, 1944, in Ravenna, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Walter W. and Davida (Reischman) Watt. Colette was a graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School (Class of '62) and served as a secretary for the Kent State University (KSU) Athletics Department until...

Gertrude  I. Cole

Gertrude I. Cole

Mar 23, 2010

Gertrude I. Cole, 93 a longtime resident of Kent, passed away peacefully on March 23. She was born in Richwood, WV to Francis B. and Hulda Vannoy. In addition to raising her family, she worked as a governess, laundress and performed aircraft assembly. She is survived by her sister, Betty (Elgin) Cole of Georgia; sons, Eugene (Barb) Cole of Ravenna,...

Dorothy  Evalyn Kenward

Dorothy Evalyn Kenward

Mar 22, 2010

Dorothy Evalyn Kenward, 96, of Ravenna, died Monday, March 22, 2010 at The Loyalton in Ravenna. She was born September 30, 1913 to Albert E. and Ada A. (Beil) Flick. She was a Kent and Ravenna area resident since 1955. She worked at Cipra Ford where she was the office manager from 1955 until retiring in 1979. She was a...

Buford  J. Meredith

Buford J. Meredith

Mar 18, 2010

Buford Meredith, 88, of Kent, died Thursday, March 18, 2010 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born July 25,1921 in Birmingham, AL to Buford and Lilla Mae (Browder) Meredith Sr. He was a 1939 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School and he attended Kent State University where he studied Architecture.

Leon  B. Cole

Leon B. Cole

Mar 18, 2010

Leon B. Cole, 72, of Brimfield, died Thursday, March 18, 2010 at his home. He was born April 3, 1937 in Mogadore to Gertrude (Vannoy) Cole. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was retired Manager for Ohio Bell Telephone Company. He was a member of Faith United Methodist Church; Boy Scouts of America; Good Sam's Camping...

Anthony  James Reto

Anthony James Reto

Mar 16, 2010

Anthony James "AJ" Reto, 89, of Stow, died Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born October 2, 1920 in Youngstown to Thomas and Catherine (Barber) Reto. He was a veteran of the Coast Guard during the World War II where he served for four and a half years. He received Bachelor's Degrees from Kent...

Ira  Lou Fields

Ira Lou Fields

Mar 12, 2010

Ira Lou Fields, 87, of Kent, transitioned from labor to reward, Friday March 12, 2010. She was born in Coy Alabama, on December 9, 1922 to the late Rev. Henry Lee Perryman Sr. & Irene Brooks-Perryman. She was the last surviving daughter of this union. She leaves a legacy, a true testimony, of unconditional love, unwavering compassion, and a resolute...

Gypsy  L. Clark

Gypsy L. Clark

Mar 10, 2010

Gypsy L. Clark, 78, of Kent, died Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Robinson Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was born June 30, 1931 in Wellsville to Thomas W. and Lena (Wilson) Phillips. She was a valued employee at the Portage County Mental Health Board. She volunteered at the Phyllis Zumkehr Clothing Center, Kent Social Services and The Newman...

Barbara  Lou White

Barbara Lou White

Mar 9, 2010

Barbara (Poole) White, age 71, of Suffield, died Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at her sons home. She was born October 22, 1938 in Ravenna to Lamarre and Evelyn (Raber) Poole. She had a Masters in Education from Kent State University, where she majored in home economics. She was a home economics teacher for the Buckeye local schools in Ashtabula. She...

John  Kenneth Kline

John Kenneth Kline

Mar 9, 2010

John Kenneth "Ken" Kline, 92, of Rootstown, died Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at Altercare of Brimfield. He was born January 6, 1918 in Akron, to Clarence A. and Alice E. (Knapp) Kline. He was a member of St. Peter of the Fields Church, the Knights of Columbus, Third Order of St. Francis for 67 years as Brother Augustine, the Cursillo...

John  C. Lewis

John C. Lewis

Mar 7, 2010

John "Jack" Lewis, 76, died peacefully at his home in Kent, Sunday March 7th, 2010 after a long illness. He was born September 5th, 1933 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania a son of Alwyn and Annabelle Lewis. Jack, as known to his friends, grew up in Greensburg, Pennsylvania and graduated from Westminster College in 1957. He spent over 30 years as an...

Gloria  D. Horning

Gloria D. Horning

Mar 7, 2010

Gloria D. Horning, 79, of Kent, died Sunday, at Woodlands at Robinson Ravenna. As the Cleveland Indians embark on a new season, we too enter a different season without our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Surrounded by her family, we lovingly said goodbye on March 7, 2010. Gloria devoted her life to her family. After raising her children,...

Kevin  John Mcfarland

Kevin John Mcfarland

Mar 6, 2010

Kevin John McFarland, age 45 passed away suddenly March 6, 2010 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. He is now with his heavenly and earthly Fathers. He was born April 18, 1964 to Richard and Regina (Geers) McFarland. He was a graduate of Field High School, Class of 1982 and attended Kent State University. He was employed by Chicken Manor...

Elizabeth  Mary Missimi

Elizabeth Mary Missimi

Mar 2, 2010

Elizabeth A. Missimi was a gracious hostess and a talented cook who enjoyed welcoming visitors to the Kent restaurant that she and her family operated for 55 years. Mrs. Missimi worked side by side with her husband, Anthony, in a partnership that endured throughout their long marriage and extended far beyond the kitchen. Her family said she was "the heart...

Douglas  P. Morhac,

Douglas P. Morhac,

Mar 1, 2010

Douglas P. Morhac, Sr., 47, of Kent, died Monday, March 1, 2010 at the Kent Healthcare Center after a courageous fight against cancer. He was born September 25, 1962 in Kittanning, PA to Emil and Esther (Boyd) Morhac. Doug was a 1980 graduate of Ford City High School Ford City PA and Lenape AVTS., also in Ford City PA. He...

J. Ferrara

J. Ferrara

Mar 1, 2010

Genevieve J. Ferrara, 93, affectionately known as "Nanny" passed away March 1, 2010 at her home with her family and caregivers. Born September 3, 1916 to Emilio and Carmela Ferrara, and the last of nine children, she lived in Kent all of her life. Although she had a cosmetology license, she worked for many years in the office at Sparkle...

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