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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.
...
Jeanne F. Paulus, 89, of Rootstown, died November 13, 2020 at Longmeadow Care Center.
She was born April 2, 1931 in Akron, OH (North Hill) to Sheldon Nagle and Zita (Sharp) Nagle. She was a member of St. Peter of the Fields Church.
She is survived by ; sister, Kathleen (Nagle) (Robert) Okolish; sons, Dale...
James Allen “Jimmy” Yates, II, age 30, of Kent, died unexpectedly on Friday, November 13, 2020.
James was born June 20, 1990 in Akron, to James and Cheryl (McDaniel) Yates.
He is survived by sister, Angela (Adam) Livengood; son, Kenzington Viers; daughter, Johonna Hager; Companion, Amber Hager; niece, Layne Livengood and...
Sylvia G. Popson, age 78, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family and friends. Sylvia was born April 14, 1942 in Oak Park, Illinois, daughter of Marion and Allen Gilberts. She is survived by her sister, Jean (Gary) Friesen; children, Gary (Sandie), Tim (Cyndi), Randy, and Lisa (Joe Dibona); niece, Tanya (Matt) Rupp;...
Alan Ray Berisford, age 71, of Kent, died on November 12, 2020. Alan was born January 8, 1949 in glendale, WV to Herbert and Annabelle (Mays) Berisford. He is survived by daughters, Tassy Ahart, Tylene Bragg; sons, Terry Berisford, Todd Berisford, Troy Berisford, and Richard Bragg; 6 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild, fiancée; Christine Berisford.  He was preceded in death by...
Loretta Mae Coiner (McDougal) went home to be with the Lord on November 12, 2020. She peacefully passed away at home with her children by her side.
Loretta (Retta) was born on January 5, 1933 in Charleston, W.VA. She was preceded by Fred Coiner Sr., Fred Coiner Jr., and Hershel Ray Coiner. She is lovingly remembered by...
Josephine “Jay” Joyce Berarducci, age 88, of Ravenna, died on Monday, November 9, 2020 at her home. Josephine was born December 7, 1931 in Rayland to John and Anna Litva Russell. She had a pristine green thumb with an annual home garden. An excellent seamstress, and cook. She was a leader in 4-H in West Virginia. She was a...
Donald A. Bosshart, a long-time resident of Kent, passed away unexpectedly November 8, 2020 from heart failure.
Don was born in Orange, New Jersey on January 25, 1944. He was the son of Robert and Naoma Bosshart. The family later settled in Wilmette, Illinois where he graduated from New Trier High School. Upon graduating from Hanover College...
Kenneth “Kenny” A. Meek, age 88, of Kent went home to be with the Lord on November 8, 2020, at Heather Knoll Nursing Home in Tallmadge.
Kenny was born on October 21, 1932, in Troy, Ohio, to the late Harry and Nellie S. (Powell) Meek. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War on...
Ron passed away Friday afternoon, November 6, 2020 surrounded by love from his family. Ron was born on Coronado Island, California on June 13, 1962.
Ron is survived by the Love of His Life, Patricia; his Favoriteist Son, Christopher; his beloved Granddaughter, Harley; Daughter In Law, Amanda; his adorable Granddog, Charlie. Ron’s Mother In Law, Pat “Mom”...
John L. Lilly of Kent, Ohio died on November 4, 2020. He was born on March 3, 1956 in Akron, Ohio to Robert and Norma Lilly.
John is survived by son, Justin (Nicole), daughter Katelyn (Curtis); stepdaughters, Amber (Mike) and Sara (Adam); and five grandchildren. Also surviving are brother, Jim and sister, Robin. John was preceded in...
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.
...
Jeanne F. Paulus, 89, of Rootstown, died November 13, 2020 at Longmeadow Care Center.
She was born April 2, 1931 in Akron, OH (North Hill) to Sheldon Nagle and Zita (Sharp) Nagle. She was a member of St. Peter of the Fields Church.
She is survived by ; sister, Kathleen (Nagle) (Robert) Okolish; sons, Dale...
James Allen “Jimmy” Yates, II, age 30, of Kent, died unexpectedly on Friday, November 13, 2020.
James was born June 20, 1990 in Akron, to James and Cheryl (McDaniel) Yates.
He is survived by sister, Angela (Adam) Livengood; son, Kenzington Viers; daughter, Johonna Hager; Companion, Amber Hager; niece, Layne Livengood and...
Sylvia G. Popson, age 78, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family and friends. Sylvia was born April 14, 1942 in Oak Park, Illinois, daughter of Marion and Allen Gilberts. She is survived by her sister, Jean (Gary) Friesen; children, Gary (Sandie), Tim (Cyndi), Randy, and Lisa (Joe Dibona); niece, Tanya (Matt) Rupp;...
Alan Ray Berisford, age 71, of Kent, died on November 12, 2020. Alan was born January 8, 1949 in glendale, WV to Herbert and Annabelle (Mays) Berisford. He is survived by daughters, Tassy Ahart, Tylene Bragg; sons, Terry Berisford, Todd Berisford, Troy Berisford, and Richard Bragg; 6 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild, fiancée; Christine Berisford.  He was preceded in death by...
Loretta Mae Coiner (McDougal) went home to be with the Lord on November 12, 2020. She peacefully passed away at home with her children by her side.
Loretta (Retta) was born on January 5, 1933 in Charleston, W.VA. She was preceded by Fred Coiner Sr., Fred Coiner Jr., and Hershel Ray Coiner. She is lovingly remembered by...
Josephine “Jay” Joyce Berarducci, age 88, of Ravenna, died on Monday, November 9, 2020 at her home. Josephine was born December 7, 1931 in Rayland to John and Anna Litva Russell. She had a pristine green thumb with an annual home garden. An excellent seamstress, and cook. She was a leader in 4-H in West Virginia. She was a...
Donald A. Bosshart, a long-time resident of Kent, passed away unexpectedly November 8, 2020 from heart failure.
Don was born in Orange, New Jersey on January 25, 1944. He was the son of Robert and Naoma Bosshart. The family later settled in Wilmette, Illinois where he graduated from New Trier High School. Upon graduating from Hanover College...
Kenneth “Kenny” A. Meek, age 88, of Kent went home to be with the Lord on November 8, 2020, at Heather Knoll Nursing Home in Tallmadge.
Kenny was born on October 21, 1932, in Troy, Ohio, to the late Harry and Nellie S. (Powell) Meek. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War on...
Ron passed away Friday afternoon, November 6, 2020 surrounded by love from his family. Ron was born on Coronado Island, California on June 13, 1962.
Ron is survived by the Love of His Life, Patricia; his Favoriteist Son, Christopher; his beloved Granddaughter, Harley; Daughter In Law, Amanda; his adorable Granddog, Charlie. Ron’s Mother In Law, Pat “Mom”...
John L. Lilly of Kent, Ohio died on November 4, 2020. He was born on March 3, 1956 in Akron, Ohio to Robert and Norma Lilly.
John is survived by son, Justin (Nicole), daughter Katelyn (Curtis); stepdaughters, Amber (Mike) and Sara (Adam); and five grandchildren. Also surviving are brother, Jim and sister, Robin. John was preceded in...