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Marlene Lankenau

Marlene Lankenau

Mar 5, 2022

Marlene Jennifer (Reddick) Lankenau of Kent, Ohio, born in Chicago, Illinois on October 2, 1952; Graduated from St. Rita School for the Deaf, Cincinnati, Ohio in 1971 and Gallaudet University Alumni. Beloved mother, grandmother, and sister passed away on March 5, 2022 at the Marymount Cleveland Clinic Hospice in Garfield Heights, Ohio. She was 69 years old. Marlene will...

Richard Thomas Demshar

Richard Thomas Demshar

Mar 4, 2022

Richard Thomas Demshar, age 62, of Kent, OH, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022 at UH Cleveland.

Richard was born July 30, 1959 in Euclid, OH to Ralph and Sarah (Thamer) Demshar.

He graduated from Kirtland High School and went on to join the United States Air Force. In the Air...

Rosemarie (Gless)  Hart

Rosemarie (Gless) Hart

Mar 4, 2022

Rosemarie Hart, age 65, of Kent, OH, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, March 4, 2022.

Rosemarie was born April 30, 1956 in Ravenna, OH to Raymond and Helen (Ambrose) Gless Sr.

She retired after 28 years with Roadway Express. She was a loving, dedicated mother, friend, and neighbor.

She is...

Germaine Adams Williams

Germaine Adams Williams

Feb 28, 2022

Germaine Adams Williams died peacefully on Monday, February 28, 2022 (her 99th birthday), after several days of visits with her loving family. Born on February 28, 1923, in Kent to Matthew Xavier Adams and Olive Valley Adams, Germaine was a proud graduate of St. Patrick Elementary School and Theodore Roosevelt High School.  She was a lifelong member of Saint...

Karynn L. (Westerman)  Barlow

Karynn L. (Westerman) Barlow

Feb 27, 2022

Karynn Lynn Barlow (nee Westerman), of Kent Ohio a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, teacher, and friend passed away unexpectedly on Sunday February 27th, 2022 at age 44.

LIFE

Karynn was born on July 6, 1977 in Ravenna, Ohio to Janice and Philip Westerman.  She was the second of two girls and early on developed...

Randall Nash

Randall Nash

Feb 26, 2022

Randall Nash, 62, of Kent, passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022.  He was born in Ravenna on January 12, 1960 to the late Walter and Jeanette Nash and was a 1978 graduate of Stow High School.

Randy was employed as a machinist for Superior Mold for 20 years, and more recently worked at T-Mac...

Mary Jeanne Casamento

Mary Jeanne Casamento

Feb 25, 2022

Mary Jeanne Casamento, 92, passed away on February 25, 2022. Mary Jeanne (Knapp) Casamento, was beckoned from this earth to joyfully transition into the arms of Jesus, her Lord and Savior. Jeanne, as she was affectionately called, was born December 5, 1929 in Ravenna Ohio to the late Herbert and Margaret Wise Knapp, one of six very close,...

Chester Grant Leslie Jr.

Chester Grant Leslie Jr.

Feb 22, 2022

Chester Grant Leslie, Jr, age 85, of Thompson, OH, died on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 surrounded by family at his home. Chester was born September 21, 1936 in Ravenna, OH to the late Chester and Mary (McMahon) Leslie Sr. He was a Graduate of David Anderson High School in Lisbon, OH.  Worked a career in finance and banking. Accomplished...

Gerald Michael Meloy

Gerald Michael Meloy

Feb 18, 2022

Gerald Michael Meloy, age 79, of Canal Fulton, OH, died on Friday, February 18, 2022, at Mercy Medical Center.

Jerry was born in Ravenna, OH, on February 20, 1942 to Lester and Vera (Creary) Meloy. Growing up in Kent , he graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School in 1960. Shortly after graduating, he enlisted in the Navy....

June L. (Broman)  Corcoran

June L. (Broman) Corcoran

Feb 15, 2022

June L. Corcoran, age 90, of Ravenna, OH, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at her home surrounded by family.

June was born June 1, 1931 in McKeesport, PA to the late Harold Broman and Vera (Rollason) Rhodes.

June held many jobs over her life; a housemother for Sigma Tau Gamma at Kent State...

Randall Routh

Randall Routh

Feb 14, 2022

Randall Routh, 64, of Mogadore, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 14th, 2022.  He was born in Ellet, Ohio on July 31, 1957 to the late Watson Lee Routh and Marjorie Routh. Randall was a graduate of Ellet High School and took pride in his life’s work as a bricklayer until his recent retirement.

Randall...

Andrea B. Lee

Andrea B. Lee

Feb 13, 2022

Andrea “Andy” Bernadine Lee, age 65, of Kent, departed to be with the Lord and her parents on February 13, 2022.

Andy leaves to cherish her memory, sisters Valerie Barksdale of Kent, Ohio and Thomasine Collier (John) of Euclid, Ohio. Sister-In-Law JoAnn Barksdale (Arthur) of Phoenix, Arizona. Andy leaves 8 nieces and nephews, 23 grandnieces and nephews,...

Nicholas Alan Oostdyk

Nicholas Alan Oostdyk

Feb 13, 2022

Nicholas Alan Oostdyk, 41, of Newton Falls, passed away, unexpectedly, on Sunday, February 13, 2022.  He was born in Bermuda on February 6, 1981 and was a 1999 graduate of Southeast High School.  Nick proudly served in the United States Air Force for 10 years earning the rank of Staff Sergeant.  During his time in the military, he was...

William J. Anderson

William J. Anderson

Feb 12, 2022

William J. “Bill” Anderson, 97, of Kent died on Saturday, February 12, 2022.  Bill had been in declining health since the death of his wife Oleta on January 4, 2020, and he had been living at home with his son.

Bill was born in Randolph, Ohio to Thomas and Evelyn (File) Anderson on December 2, 1924.  He...

Rodney Knauss

Rodney Knauss

Feb 9, 2022

Rodney Knauss, 61, of Westlake, OH passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022.  He was born in Bethlehem, PA on June 30, 1960 to the late Carl and Marie Knauss.

Rodney was a 1978 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School and was employed as a manager in food service.  He enjoyed working in his yard, landscaping and...

Lillian Janet (Pacic)  Picelle

Lillian Janet (Pacic) Picelle

Feb 6, 2022

Lillian Janet Picelle, age 101, passed with her Angels at her side, Sunday, February 6, peacefully in her sleep. Lillian was a lifelong resident of the area, growing up and initially living in Kent and moving later to the Rootstown area.

Lillian was born on March 1st, 1920 and was the daughter of Charles and Julie Pacic....

Wanda Jean (Crocker)  Anderson

Wanda Jean (Crocker) Anderson

Feb 4, 2022

Wanda Jean Anderson, 98, of Kent, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022 at Hillcrest Hospital.  She was born in Kincaid, IL on December 27, 1923 to the late John and Margaret Crocker and was a 1943 graduate of Lakewood High School.

She lived in California for several years, where she was employed as a real estate...

Elsie Lucile (Roberts)  Rotondo

Elsie Lucile (Roberts) Rotondo

Feb 4, 2022

Elsie Lucile Rotondo, age 96, of Kent, OH died on Friday, February 4, 2022 surrounded by family at her home.

Elsie was born July 4, 1925 in Birch River, WV to George and Leatha (Riddle) Roberts.

Per her wishes there will be no services. Cremation in care of Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory....

Dale Lynn Monroe

Dale Lynn Monroe

Feb 2, 2022

Dale Lynn Monroe, 74, of Kent, OH, passed away on February 2, 2022.  He is once again reunited with the love of his life, Marilyn.  Dale was born on July 18, 1947 to Kress and Georgia (Warner) Monroe in Cleveland, OH.  He grew up on a farm in Hiram, OH, Pioneer Trail Orchard.

He met his future...

Suzanne (Garl)  White

Suzanne (Garl) White

Feb 1, 2022

Suzanne White (nee Garl) age 81, of Streetsboro, Ohio passed away on February 1, 2022, in the loving arms of her husband. She was born on October 11, 1940, in Akron, Ohio to the late Tom and Vivian (Favors) Garl.

Beloved wife of 55 years to Fred C. White; loving Mother of Kathleen (Matthew) Moore, Heather (Leonard...

Marlene Lankenau

Marlene Lankenau

Mar 5, 2022

Marlene Jennifer (Reddick) Lankenau of Kent, Ohio, born in Chicago, Illinois on October 2, 1952; Graduated from St. Rita School for the Deaf, Cincinnati, Ohio in 1971 and Gallaudet University Alumni. Beloved mother, grandmother, and sister passed away on March 5, 2022 at the Marymount Cleveland Clinic Hospice in Garfield Heights, Ohio. She was 69 years old. Marlene will...

Richard Thomas Demshar

Richard Thomas Demshar

Mar 4, 2022

Richard Thomas Demshar, age 62, of Kent, OH, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022 at UH Cleveland.

Richard was born July 30, 1959 in Euclid, OH to Ralph and Sarah (Thamer) Demshar.

He graduated from Kirtland High School and went on to join the United States Air Force. In the Air...

Rosemarie (Gless)  Hart

Rosemarie (Gless) Hart

Mar 4, 2022

Rosemarie Hart, age 65, of Kent, OH, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, March 4, 2022.

Rosemarie was born April 30, 1956 in Ravenna, OH to Raymond and Helen (Ambrose) Gless Sr.

She retired after 28 years with Roadway Express. She was a loving, dedicated mother, friend, and neighbor.

She is...

Germaine Adams Williams

Germaine Adams Williams

Feb 28, 2022

Germaine Adams Williams died peacefully on Monday, February 28, 2022 (her 99th birthday), after several days of visits with her loving family. Born on February 28, 1923, in Kent to Matthew Xavier Adams and Olive Valley Adams, Germaine was a proud graduate of St. Patrick Elementary School and Theodore Roosevelt High School.  She was a lifelong member of Saint...

Karynn L. (Westerman)  Barlow

Karynn L. (Westerman) Barlow

Feb 27, 2022

Karynn Lynn Barlow (nee Westerman), of Kent Ohio a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, teacher, and friend passed away unexpectedly on Sunday February 27th, 2022 at age 44.

LIFE

Karynn was born on July 6, 1977 in Ravenna, Ohio to Janice and Philip Westerman.  She was the second of two girls and early on developed...

Randall Nash

Randall Nash

Feb 26, 2022

Randall Nash, 62, of Kent, passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022.  He was born in Ravenna on January 12, 1960 to the late Walter and Jeanette Nash and was a 1978 graduate of Stow High School.

Randy was employed as a machinist for Superior Mold for 20 years, and more recently worked at T-Mac...

Mary Jeanne Casamento

Mary Jeanne Casamento

Feb 25, 2022

Mary Jeanne Casamento, 92, passed away on February 25, 2022. Mary Jeanne (Knapp) Casamento, was beckoned from this earth to joyfully transition into the arms of Jesus, her Lord and Savior. Jeanne, as she was affectionately called, was born December 5, 1929 in Ravenna Ohio to the late Herbert and Margaret Wise Knapp, one of six very close,...

Chester Grant Leslie Jr.

Chester Grant Leslie Jr.

Feb 22, 2022

Chester Grant Leslie, Jr, age 85, of Thompson, OH, died on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 surrounded by family at his home. Chester was born September 21, 1936 in Ravenna, OH to the late Chester and Mary (McMahon) Leslie Sr. He was a Graduate of David Anderson High School in Lisbon, OH.  Worked a career in finance and banking. Accomplished...

Gerald Michael Meloy

Gerald Michael Meloy

Feb 18, 2022

Gerald Michael Meloy, age 79, of Canal Fulton, OH, died on Friday, February 18, 2022, at Mercy Medical Center.

Jerry was born in Ravenna, OH, on February 20, 1942 to Lester and Vera (Creary) Meloy. Growing up in Kent , he graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School in 1960. Shortly after graduating, he enlisted in the Navy....

June L. (Broman)  Corcoran

June L. (Broman) Corcoran

Feb 15, 2022

June L. Corcoran, age 90, of Ravenna, OH, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at her home surrounded by family.

June was born June 1, 1931 in McKeesport, PA to the late Harold Broman and Vera (Rollason) Rhodes.

June held many jobs over her life; a housemother for Sigma Tau Gamma at Kent State...

Randall Routh

Randall Routh

Feb 14, 2022

Randall Routh, 64, of Mogadore, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 14th, 2022.  He was born in Ellet, Ohio on July 31, 1957 to the late Watson Lee Routh and Marjorie Routh. Randall was a graduate of Ellet High School and took pride in his life’s work as a bricklayer until his recent retirement.

Randall...

Andrea B. Lee

Andrea B. Lee

Feb 13, 2022

Andrea “Andy” Bernadine Lee, age 65, of Kent, departed to be with the Lord and her parents on February 13, 2022.

Andy leaves to cherish her memory, sisters Valerie Barksdale of Kent, Ohio and Thomasine Collier (John) of Euclid, Ohio. Sister-In-Law JoAnn Barksdale (Arthur) of Phoenix, Arizona. Andy leaves 8 nieces and nephews, 23 grandnieces and nephews,...

Nicholas Alan Oostdyk

Nicholas Alan Oostdyk

Feb 13, 2022

Nicholas Alan Oostdyk, 41, of Newton Falls, passed away, unexpectedly, on Sunday, February 13, 2022.  He was born in Bermuda on February 6, 1981 and was a 1999 graduate of Southeast High School.  Nick proudly served in the United States Air Force for 10 years earning the rank of Staff Sergeant.  During his time in the military, he was...

William J. Anderson

William J. Anderson

Feb 12, 2022

William J. “Bill” Anderson, 97, of Kent died on Saturday, February 12, 2022.  Bill had been in declining health since the death of his wife Oleta on January 4, 2020, and he had been living at home with his son.

Bill was born in Randolph, Ohio to Thomas and Evelyn (File) Anderson on December 2, 1924.  He...

Rodney Knauss

Rodney Knauss

Feb 9, 2022

Rodney Knauss, 61, of Westlake, OH passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022.  He was born in Bethlehem, PA on June 30, 1960 to the late Carl and Marie Knauss.

Rodney was a 1978 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School and was employed as a manager in food service.  He enjoyed working in his yard, landscaping and...

Lillian Janet (Pacic)  Picelle

Lillian Janet (Pacic) Picelle

Feb 6, 2022

Lillian Janet Picelle, age 101, passed with her Angels at her side, Sunday, February 6, peacefully in her sleep. Lillian was a lifelong resident of the area, growing up and initially living in Kent and moving later to the Rootstown area.

Lillian was born on March 1st, 1920 and was the daughter of Charles and Julie Pacic....

Wanda Jean (Crocker)  Anderson

Wanda Jean (Crocker) Anderson

Feb 4, 2022

Wanda Jean Anderson, 98, of Kent, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022 at Hillcrest Hospital.  She was born in Kincaid, IL on December 27, 1923 to the late John and Margaret Crocker and was a 1943 graduate of Lakewood High School.

She lived in California for several years, where she was employed as a real estate...

Elsie Lucile (Roberts)  Rotondo

Elsie Lucile (Roberts) Rotondo

Feb 4, 2022

Elsie Lucile Rotondo, age 96, of Kent, OH died on Friday, February 4, 2022 surrounded by family at her home.

Elsie was born July 4, 1925 in Birch River, WV to George and Leatha (Riddle) Roberts.

Per her wishes there will be no services. Cremation in care of Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory....

Dale Lynn Monroe

Dale Lynn Monroe

Feb 2, 2022

Dale Lynn Monroe, 74, of Kent, OH, passed away on February 2, 2022.  He is once again reunited with the love of his life, Marilyn.  Dale was born on July 18, 1947 to Kress and Georgia (Warner) Monroe in Cleveland, OH.  He grew up on a farm in Hiram, OH, Pioneer Trail Orchard.

He met his future...

Suzanne (Garl)  White

Suzanne (Garl) White

Feb 1, 2022

Suzanne White (nee Garl) age 81, of Streetsboro, Ohio passed away on February 1, 2022, in the loving arms of her husband. She was born on October 11, 1940, in Akron, Ohio to the late Tom and Vivian (Favors) Garl.

Beloved wife of 55 years to Fred C. White; loving Mother of Kathleen (Matthew) Moore, Heather (Leonard...

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