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Madeline Ilene (Kosick)  Wheeler

Madeline Ilene (Kosick) Wheeler

Feb 14, 2023

Madeline Ilene Wheeler of Hudson, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at Heritage of Hudson.

Madeline was born in Pinconning, MI on September 23, 1928, one of seven children born to Stephan and Mary Kosick.  She married Donald Wheeler in April of 1952.  She is survived by five of her children:  Michael Wheeler of...

Elaine May (Seeley)  Lumley

Elaine May (Seeley) Lumley

Feb 13, 2023

Elaine May Lumley, 78, of Kent, passed away on February 13, 2023. Elaine was born in Hamilton, Ontario Canada on June 11, 1944. A long-time member of Christ Episcopal Church in Kent. Elaine taught swimming and water aerobics at Theodore Roosevelt High School before earning her teaching degree and dedicated her next 17 years to teaching elementary school for...

Jean Ann (Leonhardt)  Lacreta

Jean Ann (Leonhardt) Lacreta

Feb 11, 2023

Jean Ann LaCreta (nee Leonhardt-Pepon), our mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away February 11, 2023 to be with our Lord and God, who she loved so much, and all her loved ones for all eternity. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 7, 1940. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, where she was a Greeter and...

Bradley Nelson Dickerson

Bradley Nelson Dickerson

Feb 10, 2023

Bradley Nelson Dickerson, 78, of Kent, Ohio, passed away after a long illness on February 10, 2023. Brad was born in Sullivan, Indiana, on July 2, 1944, to parents, William and Evelyn Dickerson.

Above all, Brad was a hard-working man, who loved family. He dedicated his life to his wife of 54 years, Jo Ann (Mooney), his...

David E Watt

David E Watt

Feb 10, 2023

David E. Watt, 72, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 at Western Reserve Hospital.  He was born in Ravenna on October 10, 1950 to the late Walter W. Sr. and Davida (Reischman) Watt.

David was a retired educator, first as a fifth grade teacher and later as a librarian for the Brimfield Schools.

In...

Roxanna (Bish)  Bertino

Roxanna (Bish) Bertino

Feb 9, 2023

Roxanna Bertino, 68, of Kent, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023 in the comfort of her home.  She was born in Ravenna on September 16, 1954 to the late William and Mary Bish.

Roxanna was employed with Reimer Law Office in the Clerical Department for many years.  She enjoyed camping and was the former manager of...

Marie L. (Sepi)  Shanley

Marie L. (Sepi) Shanley

Feb 2, 2023

Marie Louise Shanley, age 91, of Kent, OH went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at the Tallmadge Health and Rehab Center.

Marie was born April 8, 1931 to the late Frank and Fannie Sepi.

She was affectionately known to her grandchildren as “Grandmarie”.  Marie was a proud lifelong resident of...

Lloyd "Lee" Earl Atkinson Jr.

Lloyd "Lee" Earl Atkinson Jr.

Feb 1, 2023

Lloyd “Lee” Earl Atkinson, age 63, of Kent, OH, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at his home.

Lloyd was born August 10, 1959 in Ravenna, OH to Lloyd Atkinson and the late Lori (England) Diezman.

Lee graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School and was a lifelong resident of Kent, OH. Lee was skilled...

Alvin H. Brown Jr.

Alvin H. Brown Jr.

Feb 1, 2023

Alvin H. Brown Jr. “J.R.”, 59, of Brimfield, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at his home.  Alvin was born on March 29, 1963 in Ravenna, Ohio to Alvin H. and Mildred L. (Felton) Brown.  Al was a 1982 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School, attended Akron University and was the owner of Al Brown Construction.

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James "Jim" Benny Hayhurst

James "Jim" Benny Hayhurst

Jan 31, 2023

James “Jim” Benny Hayhurst, 69, of Deerfield passed away peacefully at home on January 31, 2023.

Jim was born in Ravenna, Ohio on November 21, 1953 to the late William Ray and Mona Lou Hayhurst (nee Waller).

He is preceded by a brother, William Hayhurst and the love of his life, Robin Dean. His children...

Maynard Arthur "Art" Welch

Maynard Arthur "Art" Welch

Jan 28, 2023

Maynard Arthur “Art” Welch, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Woodlands at Robinson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Ravenna.  He was born on April 11, 1932 in Bremen, Fairfield County, Ohio to the late O. Maynard and Treva H. (Feeback) Welch, sharing his birth date with his mother.

Art graduated from Delta High...

Sandra Jean Berisford

Sandra Jean Berisford

Jan 25, 2023

Sandra Jean Berisford, 78, of Smyrna, TN, formerly of Kent, OH, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.  She was born in Bedford, PA on March 2, 1944 and grew up on a farm.  Sandra was a country girl at heart and always enjoyed raising her chickens and loved her dogs dearly.  She spent many years working at Seal...

William J. "Billy" Hall

William J. "Billy" Hall

Jan 23, 2023

William “Billy” J. Hall, 71, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023.  He is survived by his siblings: Janice M. Hall Hogan (Earl), Diane R. Hall Nigh (Jim), Theresa A. Hall Petersen (Steve), Daniel R. Hall (Chris), Sharon L. Hall, David M. Ballis, Nina M. Ballis Goodlet, BethAnn Ballis Tribelhorn (James), James W. Ballis, and Scharlotte H. Ballis Medhurst...

James Robert Kozlowski

James Robert Kozlowski

Jan 18, 2023

James “Jim” Robert Kozlowski, age 55, of Tallmadge, Ohio, passed away on January 18, 2023. Jim was born on February 2, 1967 in Akron, Ohio to parents, Paul and Lois Kozlowski.

Jim was known by his family and friends as a gentle and kind soul, who was truly loved by family and friends. Jim was a graduate...

Yvonne Therese (Jacobs)  Chord

Yvonne Therese (Jacobs) Chord

Jan 17, 2023

Yvonne Therese (Jacobs) Chord, 66, passed away after a brief illness Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

She was born on August 23, 1956, in Kent, Ohio to Frederick Carl & the late Dorothy Ann (Marxen) Jacobs.

Yvonne graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School in 1974, where she enjoyed music and playing clarinet in the school band.  ...

David Michael Horner

David Michael Horner

Jan 16, 2023

David Michael Horner, age 68, of Kent, OH, died on Monday, January 16, 2023 at UH Portage Medical Center.

David was born March 10, 1954 in Ravenna, OH to the late Donald and Marian (Brunswick) Horner.

David served 30 years as a City of Akron employee starting at the Waste-Water Division and eventually retiring from...

Nancy Jo (Smith)  Meloy

Nancy Jo (Smith) Meloy

Jan 16, 2023

Nancy Jo Meloy, age 80, of Canal Fulton, OH, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023, surrounded by family at the Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center.

Nancy was born February 14, 1942, in Akron, OH, to James and Beatrice (Stone) Smith.

Nancy loved dogs, especially her Maggie, going out to eat with friends and...

Carmel Rita (Pappano)  Dimauro

Carmel Rita (Pappano) Dimauro

Jan 12, 2023

Carmel Rita (Pappano) DiMauro, 93, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on January 12, 2023.  She was born on November 9, 1929, in Akron to the late Nicholas and Marie Pappano.  On May 3, 1952, Carmel married the love of her life, Robert DiMauro, at St. Martha Church. Their love story lasted over 62...

Michael D. Stefanchik

Michael D. Stefanchik

Jan 9, 2023

Michael D. Stefanchik, 89, of Kent, passed away on January 9, 2023. Michael was born in Euclid, Ohio on July 22, 1933 to the late Mike and Mary Stefanchik (nee Hritkzo). He was a graduate of Euclid High School and Kent State University with a degree in Accounting. Following college, he served as an officer in the United States...

Richard Blair

Richard Blair

Jan 4, 2023

Richard Blair, 71, died in Las Vegas, NV, January 4, 2023, after a 9 year battle with cancer.

Richard, a former Kent resident and a graduate of Kent State University, is survived by his brother, William Blair.  His parents were the late Richard (1995) and Luella Blair (2019), owners of the former Kent Office Supply on West...

Madeline Ilene (Kosick)  Wheeler

Madeline Ilene (Kosick) Wheeler

Feb 14, 2023

Madeline Ilene Wheeler of Hudson, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at Heritage of Hudson.

Madeline was born in Pinconning, MI on September 23, 1928, one of seven children born to Stephan and Mary Kosick.  She married Donald Wheeler in April of 1952.  She is survived by five of her children:  Michael Wheeler of...

Elaine May (Seeley)  Lumley

Elaine May (Seeley) Lumley

Feb 13, 2023

Elaine May Lumley, 78, of Kent, passed away on February 13, 2023. Elaine was born in Hamilton, Ontario Canada on June 11, 1944. A long-time member of Christ Episcopal Church in Kent. Elaine taught swimming and water aerobics at Theodore Roosevelt High School before earning her teaching degree and dedicated her next 17 years to teaching elementary school for...

Jean Ann (Leonhardt)  Lacreta

Jean Ann (Leonhardt) Lacreta

Feb 11, 2023

Jean Ann LaCreta (nee Leonhardt-Pepon), our mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away February 11, 2023 to be with our Lord and God, who she loved so much, and all her loved ones for all eternity. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 7, 1940. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, where she was a Greeter and...

Bradley Nelson Dickerson

Bradley Nelson Dickerson

Feb 10, 2023

Bradley Nelson Dickerson, 78, of Kent, Ohio, passed away after a long illness on February 10, 2023. Brad was born in Sullivan, Indiana, on July 2, 1944, to parents, William and Evelyn Dickerson.

Above all, Brad was a hard-working man, who loved family. He dedicated his life to his wife of 54 years, Jo Ann (Mooney), his...

David E Watt

David E Watt

Feb 10, 2023

David E. Watt, 72, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 at Western Reserve Hospital.  He was born in Ravenna on October 10, 1950 to the late Walter W. Sr. and Davida (Reischman) Watt.

David was a retired educator, first as a fifth grade teacher and later as a librarian for the Brimfield Schools.

In...

Roxanna (Bish)  Bertino

Roxanna (Bish) Bertino

Feb 9, 2023

Roxanna Bertino, 68, of Kent, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023 in the comfort of her home.  She was born in Ravenna on September 16, 1954 to the late William and Mary Bish.

Roxanna was employed with Reimer Law Office in the Clerical Department for many years.  She enjoyed camping and was the former manager of...

Marie L. (Sepi)  Shanley

Marie L. (Sepi) Shanley

Feb 2, 2023

Marie Louise Shanley, age 91, of Kent, OH went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at the Tallmadge Health and Rehab Center.

Marie was born April 8, 1931 to the late Frank and Fannie Sepi.

She was affectionately known to her grandchildren as “Grandmarie”.  Marie was a proud lifelong resident of...

Lloyd "Lee" Earl Atkinson Jr.

Lloyd "Lee" Earl Atkinson Jr.

Feb 1, 2023

Lloyd “Lee” Earl Atkinson, age 63, of Kent, OH, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at his home.

Lloyd was born August 10, 1959 in Ravenna, OH to Lloyd Atkinson and the late Lori (England) Diezman.

Lee graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School and was a lifelong resident of Kent, OH. Lee was skilled...

Alvin H. Brown Jr.

Alvin H. Brown Jr.

Feb 1, 2023

Alvin H. Brown Jr. “J.R.”, 59, of Brimfield, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at his home.  Alvin was born on March 29, 1963 in Ravenna, Ohio to Alvin H. and Mildred L. (Felton) Brown.  Al was a 1982 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School, attended Akron University and was the owner of Al Brown Construction.

...

James "Jim" Benny Hayhurst

James "Jim" Benny Hayhurst

Jan 31, 2023

James “Jim” Benny Hayhurst, 69, of Deerfield passed away peacefully at home on January 31, 2023.

Jim was born in Ravenna, Ohio on November 21, 1953 to the late William Ray and Mona Lou Hayhurst (nee Waller).

He is preceded by a brother, William Hayhurst and the love of his life, Robin Dean. His children...

Maynard Arthur "Art" Welch

Maynard Arthur "Art" Welch

Jan 28, 2023

Maynard Arthur “Art” Welch, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Woodlands at Robinson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Ravenna.  He was born on April 11, 1932 in Bremen, Fairfield County, Ohio to the late O. Maynard and Treva H. (Feeback) Welch, sharing his birth date with his mother.

Art graduated from Delta High...

Sandra Jean Berisford

Sandra Jean Berisford

Jan 25, 2023

Sandra Jean Berisford, 78, of Smyrna, TN, formerly of Kent, OH, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.  She was born in Bedford, PA on March 2, 1944 and grew up on a farm.  Sandra was a country girl at heart and always enjoyed raising her chickens and loved her dogs dearly.  She spent many years working at Seal...

William J. "Billy" Hall

William J. "Billy" Hall

Jan 23, 2023

William “Billy” J. Hall, 71, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023.  He is survived by his siblings: Janice M. Hall Hogan (Earl), Diane R. Hall Nigh (Jim), Theresa A. Hall Petersen (Steve), Daniel R. Hall (Chris), Sharon L. Hall, David M. Ballis, Nina M. Ballis Goodlet, BethAnn Ballis Tribelhorn (James), James W. Ballis, and Scharlotte H. Ballis Medhurst...

James Robert Kozlowski

James Robert Kozlowski

Jan 18, 2023

James “Jim” Robert Kozlowski, age 55, of Tallmadge, Ohio, passed away on January 18, 2023. Jim was born on February 2, 1967 in Akron, Ohio to parents, Paul and Lois Kozlowski.

Jim was known by his family and friends as a gentle and kind soul, who was truly loved by family and friends. Jim was a graduate...

Yvonne Therese (Jacobs)  Chord

Yvonne Therese (Jacobs) Chord

Jan 17, 2023

Yvonne Therese (Jacobs) Chord, 66, passed away after a brief illness Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

She was born on August 23, 1956, in Kent, Ohio to Frederick Carl & the late Dorothy Ann (Marxen) Jacobs.

Yvonne graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School in 1974, where she enjoyed music and playing clarinet in the school band.  ...

David Michael Horner

David Michael Horner

Jan 16, 2023

David Michael Horner, age 68, of Kent, OH, died on Monday, January 16, 2023 at UH Portage Medical Center.

David was born March 10, 1954 in Ravenna, OH to the late Donald and Marian (Brunswick) Horner.

David served 30 years as a City of Akron employee starting at the Waste-Water Division and eventually retiring from...

Nancy Jo (Smith)  Meloy

Nancy Jo (Smith) Meloy

Jan 16, 2023

Nancy Jo Meloy, age 80, of Canal Fulton, OH, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023, surrounded by family at the Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center.

Nancy was born February 14, 1942, in Akron, OH, to James and Beatrice (Stone) Smith.

Nancy loved dogs, especially her Maggie, going out to eat with friends and...

Carmel Rita (Pappano)  Dimauro

Carmel Rita (Pappano) Dimauro

Jan 12, 2023

Carmel Rita (Pappano) DiMauro, 93, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on January 12, 2023.  She was born on November 9, 1929, in Akron to the late Nicholas and Marie Pappano.  On May 3, 1952, Carmel married the love of her life, Robert DiMauro, at St. Martha Church. Their love story lasted over 62...

Michael D. Stefanchik

Michael D. Stefanchik

Jan 9, 2023

Michael D. Stefanchik, 89, of Kent, passed away on January 9, 2023. Michael was born in Euclid, Ohio on July 22, 1933 to the late Mike and Mary Stefanchik (nee Hritkzo). He was a graduate of Euclid High School and Kent State University with a degree in Accounting. Following college, he served as an officer in the United States...

Richard Blair

Richard Blair

Jan 4, 2023

Richard Blair, 71, died in Las Vegas, NV, January 4, 2023, after a 9 year battle with cancer.

Richard, a former Kent resident and a graduate of Kent State University, is survived by his brother, William Blair.  His parents were the late Richard (1995) and Luella Blair (2019), owners of the former Kent Office Supply on West...

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