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Raymond Douglas Sever, age 68, of Stow, OH, died on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Raymond was born August 5, 1952 in Cleveland, OH to Raymond and Alberta (nee Hondlik) Sever.
Ray was an avid Cleveland sports fan. He enjoyed golfing and fishing.
He is survived by sons, Gregory (Nicole), Kiel (Katie), daughter, Dana (Eric) Gregrow;...
James W. Geisey, 83, of Kent died on Sunday, December 13, 2020. He was born on November 24, 1937 in Canton, OH to Raymond and Virginia Geisey.
Music was a big part of Jim’s life: he was a choir director at the First Congregational Church in Canton, sang with the Society of Barbershop Quartet Singers in America,...
Linda Gay Clements (Watts), 77, of Kent, Ohio peacefully went to be with the Lord on December 12, 2020. She was born on October 24, 1943 in Columbia, South Carolina to her parents, Stanley and Georgie (Hinson) Watts.
Linda retired from Robinson Memorial Hospital. She had a passion for helping stray and abandoned animals in her neighborhood...
Judy M Crocker, age 72, of Kent, passed away early Friday morning at UH Portage Medical Center.
Judy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many. She was a long time Kent resident, as well as a Theodore Roosevelt graduate. Judy worked as a secretary in the manufacturing industry. Over the years, she held positions...
Betty L. Vair, age 95, of Kent, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 in Kent.
Betty was born August 1, 1925 in Akron to Harry and Garnette (Schwab) Uhlmann.
She is survived by her daughter, Patricia (John) Nelson of Kent; 5 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Â She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne...
Robert Louis Nolte (Bob), 91, of Tallmadge, Ohio, entered the gates of heaven on Monday, December 7, 2020, after a brief illness. He was born December 7, 1929 in Brimfield, Ohio to Herman and Elizabeth (Semones) Nolte, and came from a large and loving family. Bob graduated from Roosevelt High School in Kent, and upon graduation joined the Army,...
Jacqueline “Jackie” W. Loomis, 80, of Kent, OH passed away on December 5, 2020. She was born on November 5, 1940 in Ravenna, OH to the late Jack and Rosemary Waldon.
Jackie retired from the Ohio Department of Development. She was a former Kent City Council Member. Jackie enjoyed spending time with family, gardening, and crafts. The...
Betty Norman, age 76, of Akron, died on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Bath Manor Special Care Center.
Betty was born November 28, 1944 in Akron, to Albert and Mary (Binns) Norman.
She is survived by her sister-in-law, Theresa Norman; nieces, Traci Teeple (David) and Amanda Yoak (Kipp) as well as two great nieces and...
Charles Beckwith’s stock answer to the question “Have you lived your whole life in Kent?” was “Not yet.” Yet came on November 30, 2020.
Charles was an only child born to Jay and Grace Beckwith on November 2, 1927. He was raised on the family farm in Franklin Township and established his household in Twin...
Emma Louise Setlock ,89, of Kent, Ohio died on November 29, 2020. Emma was born on August 22, 1931 in Akron, Ohio to the late Clive and Edna Dodson.
Emma was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Robert Setlock, daughter, Linda Hoffstetter and siblings. Emma is survived by children, Harold (Sue), Pamela (Dave) Smith;...
On Friday, November 27, 2020, Jerry Lee Rhoads, of Kent, passed away at the age of 67.
Jerry was born on April 29, 1953 in Kent, Ohio to Robert “Bud” Rhoads and Jane Rhoads.
Jerry was always making everyone smile and bringing laughter to a room. When he wasn’t cracking jokes, he could be found...
Thomas Geopfert Sr., our much-loved husband, father, grand and great-grand father died peacefully, at home, with his family beside him on November 23, 2020 at the age of 91.
Thomas was born February 28, 1929 in Massillon, Ohio. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Canton and went on to Fenn College (now known as Cleveland State...
Brittney Anne Duke, age 30, of Kent, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020. Brittney was born February 17, 1990 in Akron, to Kevin, and Jackie (Heaton) Duke. She is survived by her mother, Jackie (Matt Manus) Silvers; sisters, Chloe Duke, Hannah Duke, Halie Rippin, and Maddie Rippin; brothers, Andrew Duke, and Austin Servantes; grandmother, Louise (Bob Rhodes) Duke-Rhodes....
Harold “Hal” Williams Ph.D., 85, passed peacefully November 21, 2020 at home with his family. Born in Western New York, Harold was the third son, seventh child, to Harry and Gertrude Anna. He was married to his beloved wife Dorothy for 65 years.
Hal was a veteran serving in Korea, Army Intelligence from 1954-1957. He went on...
Jane Jones Tankersley, age 88, of Pickens, SC, died on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Gardens of Western Reserve in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. Jane was born October 17, 1932 in Duane, KY to Paul and Sophie (McIntosh) Jones.
A longtime resident of Pickens, Jane served the City of Easley, SC, as the Assistant City Clerk for more...
Terese Chapman, 62, of Cuyahoga Falls, died Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Summa Akron City Hospital. She was born October 15, 1958 in Ravenna to Raymond and Anne Melchiori (Coughlin). Teri, as she was known to everyone, found joy in a cup of coffee, reading novels and watching her favorite classic shows like the Golden Girls, Gunsmoke, Bonanza, The...
John S. Recznik Jr., 94, of Kent, passed away on November 18, 2020 from complications of Covid at University Hospital Portage. He was born on November 6, 1926 in Lorain, OH to John Sr. and Mary Recznik. He grew up in Lorain where he met his wife, Delores (Dee) while working as a lifeguard at Lakeview Beach. They were...
Virginia R. Poloski, age 100, originally of Bellaire, OH, died on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Stow-Glen Retirement Village in Stow, OH.
Virginia was born January 25, 1920 in Neffs, OH. to Michael and Josephine (Senderak) Rzepka.
Virginia was a member of Saint John’s Parish, Bellaire, OH, and the Newman Center University Parrish, Kent, OH....
Barbara A. Campbell (Hawk) is now enjoying her eternal salvation promised to her through her faith in Jesus Christ. She was born October 12, 1945 in New Kensington, PA to Merle and Elizabeth Hawk (Wolfe). She entered into His presence on November 16, 2020 at home surrounded by the sounds of loved ones singing songs of praise.
...
Robert Schrader, 73, of Mogadore, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Akron City Hospital.
Bob was born June 17, 1947 in Susquehanna, PA to Margaret (Elmore) and Martin Schrader.
Bob was a loving husband and best friend to wife Barbara Schrader. He was a great step-dad to Tina Blamble and Brian Miller.
...
Raymond Douglas Sever, age 68, of Stow, OH, died on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Raymond was born August 5, 1952 in Cleveland, OH to Raymond and Alberta (nee Hondlik) Sever.
Ray was an avid Cleveland sports fan. He enjoyed golfing and fishing.
He is survived by sons, Gregory (Nicole), Kiel (Katie), daughter, Dana (Eric) Gregrow;...
James W. Geisey, 83, of Kent died on Sunday, December 13, 2020. He was born on November 24, 1937 in Canton, OH to Raymond and Virginia Geisey.
Music was a big part of Jim’s life: he was a choir director at the First Congregational Church in Canton, sang with the Society of Barbershop Quartet Singers in America,...
Linda Gay Clements (Watts), 77, of Kent, Ohio peacefully went to be with the Lord on December 12, 2020. She was born on October 24, 1943 in Columbia, South Carolina to her parents, Stanley and Georgie (Hinson) Watts.
Linda retired from Robinson Memorial Hospital. She had a passion for helping stray and abandoned animals in her neighborhood...
Judy M Crocker, age 72, of Kent, passed away early Friday morning at UH Portage Medical Center.
Judy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many. She was a long time Kent resident, as well as a Theodore Roosevelt graduate. Judy worked as a secretary in the manufacturing industry. Over the years, she held positions...
Betty L. Vair, age 95, of Kent, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 in Kent.
Betty was born August 1, 1925 in Akron to Harry and Garnette (Schwab) Uhlmann.
She is survived by her daughter, Patricia (John) Nelson of Kent; 5 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Â She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne...
Robert Louis Nolte (Bob), 91, of Tallmadge, Ohio, entered the gates of heaven on Monday, December 7, 2020, after a brief illness. He was born December 7, 1929 in Brimfield, Ohio to Herman and Elizabeth (Semones) Nolte, and came from a large and loving family. Bob graduated from Roosevelt High School in Kent, and upon graduation joined the Army,...
Jacqueline “Jackie” W. Loomis, 80, of Kent, OH passed away on December 5, 2020. She was born on November 5, 1940 in Ravenna, OH to the late Jack and Rosemary Waldon.
Jackie retired from the Ohio Department of Development. She was a former Kent City Council Member. Jackie enjoyed spending time with family, gardening, and crafts. The...
Betty Norman, age 76, of Akron, died on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Bath Manor Special Care Center.
Betty was born November 28, 1944 in Akron, to Albert and Mary (Binns) Norman.
She is survived by her sister-in-law, Theresa Norman; nieces, Traci Teeple (David) and Amanda Yoak (Kipp) as well as two great nieces and...
Charles Beckwith’s stock answer to the question “Have you lived your whole life in Kent?” was “Not yet.” Yet came on November 30, 2020.
Charles was an only child born to Jay and Grace Beckwith on November 2, 1927. He was raised on the family farm in Franklin Township and established his household in Twin...
Emma Louise Setlock ,89, of Kent, Ohio died on November 29, 2020. Emma was born on August 22, 1931 in Akron, Ohio to the late Clive and Edna Dodson.
Emma was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Robert Setlock, daughter, Linda Hoffstetter and siblings. Emma is survived by children, Harold (Sue), Pamela (Dave) Smith;...
On Friday, November 27, 2020, Jerry Lee Rhoads, of Kent, passed away at the age of 67.
Jerry was born on April 29, 1953 in Kent, Ohio to Robert “Bud” Rhoads and Jane Rhoads.
Jerry was always making everyone smile and bringing laughter to a room. When he wasn’t cracking jokes, he could be found...
Thomas Geopfert Sr., our much-loved husband, father, grand and great-grand father died peacefully, at home, with his family beside him on November 23, 2020 at the age of 91.
Thomas was born February 28, 1929 in Massillon, Ohio. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Canton and went on to Fenn College (now known as Cleveland State...
Brittney Anne Duke, age 30, of Kent, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020. Brittney was born February 17, 1990 in Akron, to Kevin, and Jackie (Heaton) Duke. She is survived by her mother, Jackie (Matt Manus) Silvers; sisters, Chloe Duke, Hannah Duke, Halie Rippin, and Maddie Rippin; brothers, Andrew Duke, and Austin Servantes; grandmother, Louise (Bob Rhodes) Duke-Rhodes....
Harold “Hal” Williams Ph.D., 85, passed peacefully November 21, 2020 at home with his family. Born in Western New York, Harold was the third son, seventh child, to Harry and Gertrude Anna. He was married to his beloved wife Dorothy for 65 years.
Hal was a veteran serving in Korea, Army Intelligence from 1954-1957. He went on...
Jane Jones Tankersley, age 88, of Pickens, SC, died on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Gardens of Western Reserve in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. Jane was born October 17, 1932 in Duane, KY to Paul and Sophie (McIntosh) Jones.
A longtime resident of Pickens, Jane served the City of Easley, SC, as the Assistant City Clerk for more...
Terese Chapman, 62, of Cuyahoga Falls, died Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Summa Akron City Hospital. She was born October 15, 1958 in Ravenna to Raymond and Anne Melchiori (Coughlin). Teri, as she was known to everyone, found joy in a cup of coffee, reading novels and watching her favorite classic shows like the Golden Girls, Gunsmoke, Bonanza, The...
John S. Recznik Jr., 94, of Kent, passed away on November 18, 2020 from complications of Covid at University Hospital Portage. He was born on November 6, 1926 in Lorain, OH to John Sr. and Mary Recznik. He grew up in Lorain where he met his wife, Delores (Dee) while working as a lifeguard at Lakeview Beach. They were...
Virginia R. Poloski, age 100, originally of Bellaire, OH, died on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Stow-Glen Retirement Village in Stow, OH.
Virginia was born January 25, 1920 in Neffs, OH. to Michael and Josephine (Senderak) Rzepka.
Virginia was a member of Saint John’s Parish, Bellaire, OH, and the Newman Center University Parrish, Kent, OH....
Barbara A. Campbell (Hawk) is now enjoying her eternal salvation promised to her through her faith in Jesus Christ. She was born October 12, 1945 in New Kensington, PA to Merle and Elizabeth Hawk (Wolfe). She entered into His presence on November 16, 2020 at home surrounded by the sounds of loved ones singing songs of praise.
...
Robert Schrader, 73, of Mogadore, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Akron City Hospital.
Bob was born June 17, 1947 in Susquehanna, PA to Margaret (Elmore) and Martin Schrader.
Bob was a loving husband and best friend to wife Barbara Schrader. He was a great step-dad to Tina Blamble and Brian Miller.
...