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Roy D. Metcalf

Roy D. Metcalf

Jan 18, 2020

Roy peacefully passed away at home on Saturday, January 18 with family by his side.

Life for Roy began when he was born at home on February 3, 1944, near Kent State University. He walked down the street to kindergarten at Franklin Hall and eighteen years later attended his last accounting class in Franklin Hall in a...

Harold Anthony "Tony" Marksberry

Harold Anthony "Tony" Marksberry

Jan 13, 2020

Harold Anthony “Tony” Marksberry went home to be with the Lord January 13, 2020.

He was born January 9, 1954 in Covington, KY to Harold and Alma “Brownie” Marksberry.  He grew up in Warsaw, KY,where his favorite pastime was fishing the banks of the Ohio River and cruising with his buddies in their muscle cars.  He spent...

Richard J. Nemeth

Richard J. Nemeth

Jan 10, 2020

Richard Joseph Nemeth, age 85, of Kent, died on Friday, January 10, 2020 at UH Portage Medical Center.

Richard was born May 1, 1934 in Adena, to Paul and Edith (Erdos) Nemeth.

He was a loving and devoted husband, dad, and grandpa.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Ethel Nemeth;...

Noah J. Kinney

Noah J. Kinney

Jan 8, 2020

Noah James Kinney, age 20, of Fairlawn, died on Wednesday, January 8, 2020.

Noah was born September 25, 1999 in Barberton.  He grew up in Houston, TX with his Grandmother Mary Kinney.

He is survived by his daughter, Niyla Kinney; god-mother, JoJo Chirakos; many loved ones, friends and family.

Calling hours will be...

Zelma Oleta Anderson

Zelma Oleta Anderson

Jan 4, 2020

Zelma Oleta Anderson, age 94, of Kent, died on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at her home.

Zelma was born September 2, 1925 in Sugarcreek, OH to Clifford and Bessie (Heyd) Ashton.  She lived in Stow, Ravenna and then Kent for 19 years graduating from Kent Roosevelt High School in 1943.  Oleta worked at Twin Coach as a...

Mark Joseph Bissler

Mark Joseph Bissler

Dec 31, 2019

Mark Joseph Bissler, age 31, tragically passed away in the afternoon December 31st, 2019 near his home in Overland Park, Kansas.  Mark was born June 24, 1988 in Akron, to Fred and Maureen (Woods) Bissler.

Mark lived his earliest years in Cuyahoga Falls, building forts, splashing, and laughing with his brother and 3 cousins Alex, Meredith, and...

Martha Lane Goold

Martha Lane Goold

Dec 30, 2019

Martha Lane Goold, age 99, of Kent, died peacefully on Monday, December 30, 2019 surrounded by family at KentRidge Senior Living.

Martha was born March 2, 1920 in Akron, to Gilbert and Ruth (Myers) Lane. She graduated from Lake Erie College.  While enrolled at the University of North Carolina she met her husband Edgar Goold while they...

Jane A. (Smith)  Thomas

Jane A. (Smith) Thomas

Dec 29, 2019

Jane A. Thomas, age 91, of Kent, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at UH Portage Medical Center.

Jane’s life journey began on March 21, 1928 in Kent, to Park and Ruth (Flanagan) Smith. Being from a large family of 15 brothers and sisters it became natural for them to look...

Helen M. (Golubic)  Carpenter

Helen M. (Golubic) Carpenter

Dec 27, 2019

Helen Carpenter, age 67, of Ravenna, died on Friday, December 27, 2019 at Akron General Medical Center.

Helen was born in Sharon, PA to Steven and Helen (Neral) Golubic.

She was known for her love of animals especially her dogs, and llamas.

She is survived by her husband of 44 years,...

Michelle Wolf

Michelle Wolf

Dec 26, 2019

Michelle “Mimi” M. Wolf, 53, of Kent, passed away suddenly at home after a short battle with breast cancer on Dec 26th 2019.

Mimi was a dedicated mother, friend, and surrogate family member, adopting new self-proclaimed family wherever she went. She graduated from Bohecker’s Business College and later went on to serve as an integral clerical assistant...

Wanemia "Nita" (Singleton)  Fulst

Wanemia "Nita" (Singleton) Fulst

Dec 26, 2019

Wanemia "Nita" Ruth Fulst, age 55, of Ravenna, died peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2019.

Wanemia "Nita" was born March 19, 1964 in Ravenna, to Carl and Frances Singleton.

She is survived by her husband of 33 years Anthony Fulst; sons, Anthony (Beth) Fulst, Cory (Sabrina) Fulst; mother, Frances Metz, brothers, Mark Singleton,and Carl (Sally)...

Marcella A. (Whittlesey)  Martell

Marcella A. (Whittlesey) Martell

Dec 23, 2019

Marcella Martell, 64, of Randolph, passed away on December 22, 2019.

Marcella was born on December 7, 1955. She attended Kent State University earning a master's degree in Nutrition. She spent the majority of her career working for Aultman Hospital.

She is survived by her husband of 39 years Joe Martell, sons Raymond and Benjamin...

Theodore Voneida

Theodore Voneida

Dec 22, 2019

Dr. Theodore Voneida was born in Auburn, New York, August 26th, 1930, the son of Gertrude and Herbert Voneida.  After graduating from High School he attended Ithaca College where he obtained a bachelor of science in physical therapy.  He did not practice physical therapy, but rather wanted to teach others his knowledge.  At Cornell University his professor, Dr. Marcus...

Ann Marie Levitsky

Ann Marie Levitsky

Dec 21, 2019

Ann Marie Levitsky, age 71, of Ravenna, died on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Akron City Hospital.

Ann was born September 6, 1948 in Ravenna, to Andrew and Eleanor (Battaglia) Levitsky.  Nana was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt.  She loved to spend time with her grandsons, nieces and nephew.  Ann was very particular, loving to...

Dona May Hall

Dona May Hall

Dec 15, 2019

Dona May Hall, age 93, of Kent, died on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at KentRidge Senior Living home.

Dona was born March 11, 1926 in Kent, to Edward and Bertha (Collier) Burkhardt. She worked at a local floral shop while attending Kent State University. She was a member of the Kent United Church of Christ and a...

David L. Hernandez Jr.

David L. Hernandez Jr.

Dec 11, 2019

David L. Hernandez, Jr., age 47, of Ravenna, Ohio, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at UH Portage Medical Center.

Dave was born August 14, 1972, in Boston, Massachusetts, to David and Rosalie (Baglia) Hernandez.

Dave loved his wife, his three sons, siblings, and many nieces and nephews—and his friends. And it showed....

Richard “Dick” Thomas Lewis

Richard “Dick” Thomas Lewis

Dec 9, 2019

Richard “Dick” Thomas Lewis, Sr., resident of Kent for 52 years, died on Monday, December 9, 2019. He was 86. Born in 1933 in Newark Valley, New York, to Rev. Daniel Glyndwr and Laura Amos Lewis, he was the younger brother of Anne and Dan. He attended Hobart College before serving as a Marine, later earning his B.A. in...

Rasheedah S. Hasan

Rasheedah S. Hasan

Dec 7, 2019

Rasheedah S. Hasan (Winifred Green) went home to be with the Lord on December 7, 2019.  She was born to the late Edward & Dora Belle Smith in Cleveland, Ohio, on February 20, 1935.  The family moved to Twinsburg, Ohio, when she was 5 years old and graduated in 1953.  She went to Erma Lee's Barber & Beauty School...

Lawrence J. Long Sr.

Lawrence J. Long Sr.

Dec 6, 2019

Lawrence J. “Larry” Long Sr., age 77, of Kent, died on Friday, December 6, 2019 at UH Portage Medical Center.

Larry was born November 10, 1942 in Morgantown, WV to Lawrence and Mary (Newkirk) Long.  He was a member of Holy Family Church in Stow.  Larry loved racing cars, shooting pool, bowling, playing cards and traveling.  He...

Robert Repinkski

Robert Repinkski

Dec 4, 2019

Robert (Bob) Joseph Repinski passed away peacefully at home on December 4.  He was preceded in death by his wife Kathy, who passed away in July of this year.  December 20, 2019 would have been their 50th wedding anniversary.

Bob was born on July 31, 1943 to Frank and Francis Repinski.  He grew up in Cleveland and...

Roy D. Metcalf

Roy D. Metcalf

Jan 18, 2020

Roy peacefully passed away at home on Saturday, January 18 with family by his side.

Life for Roy began when he was born at home on February 3, 1944, near Kent State University. He walked down the street to kindergarten at Franklin Hall and eighteen years later attended his last accounting class in Franklin Hall in a...

Harold Anthony "Tony" Marksberry

Harold Anthony "Tony" Marksberry

Jan 13, 2020

Harold Anthony “Tony” Marksberry went home to be with the Lord January 13, 2020.

He was born January 9, 1954 in Covington, KY to Harold and Alma “Brownie” Marksberry.  He grew up in Warsaw, KY,where his favorite pastime was fishing the banks of the Ohio River and cruising with his buddies in their muscle cars.  He spent...

Richard J. Nemeth

Richard J. Nemeth

Jan 10, 2020

Richard Joseph Nemeth, age 85, of Kent, died on Friday, January 10, 2020 at UH Portage Medical Center.

Richard was born May 1, 1934 in Adena, to Paul and Edith (Erdos) Nemeth.

He was a loving and devoted husband, dad, and grandpa.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Ethel Nemeth;...

Noah J. Kinney

Noah J. Kinney

Jan 8, 2020

Noah James Kinney, age 20, of Fairlawn, died on Wednesday, January 8, 2020.

Noah was born September 25, 1999 in Barberton.  He grew up in Houston, TX with his Grandmother Mary Kinney.

He is survived by his daughter, Niyla Kinney; god-mother, JoJo Chirakos; many loved ones, friends and family.

Calling hours will be...

Zelma Oleta Anderson

Zelma Oleta Anderson

Jan 4, 2020

Zelma Oleta Anderson, age 94, of Kent, died on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at her home.

Zelma was born September 2, 1925 in Sugarcreek, OH to Clifford and Bessie (Heyd) Ashton.  She lived in Stow, Ravenna and then Kent for 19 years graduating from Kent Roosevelt High School in 1943.  Oleta worked at Twin Coach as a...

Mark Joseph Bissler

Mark Joseph Bissler

Dec 31, 2019

Mark Joseph Bissler, age 31, tragically passed away in the afternoon December 31st, 2019 near his home in Overland Park, Kansas.  Mark was born June 24, 1988 in Akron, to Fred and Maureen (Woods) Bissler.

Mark lived his earliest years in Cuyahoga Falls, building forts, splashing, and laughing with his brother and 3 cousins Alex, Meredith, and...

Martha Lane Goold

Martha Lane Goold

Dec 30, 2019

Martha Lane Goold, age 99, of Kent, died peacefully on Monday, December 30, 2019 surrounded by family at KentRidge Senior Living.

Martha was born March 2, 1920 in Akron, to Gilbert and Ruth (Myers) Lane. She graduated from Lake Erie College.  While enrolled at the University of North Carolina she met her husband Edgar Goold while they...

Jane A. (Smith)  Thomas

Jane A. (Smith) Thomas

Dec 29, 2019

Jane A. Thomas, age 91, of Kent, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at UH Portage Medical Center.

Jane’s life journey began on March 21, 1928 in Kent, to Park and Ruth (Flanagan) Smith. Being from a large family of 15 brothers and sisters it became natural for them to look...

Helen M. (Golubic)  Carpenter

Helen M. (Golubic) Carpenter

Dec 27, 2019

Helen Carpenter, age 67, of Ravenna, died on Friday, December 27, 2019 at Akron General Medical Center.

Helen was born in Sharon, PA to Steven and Helen (Neral) Golubic.

She was known for her love of animals especially her dogs, and llamas.

She is survived by her husband of 44 years,...

Michelle Wolf

Michelle Wolf

Dec 26, 2019

Michelle “Mimi” M. Wolf, 53, of Kent, passed away suddenly at home after a short battle with breast cancer on Dec 26th 2019.

Mimi was a dedicated mother, friend, and surrogate family member, adopting new self-proclaimed family wherever she went. She graduated from Bohecker’s Business College and later went on to serve as an integral clerical assistant...

Wanemia "Nita" (Singleton)  Fulst

Wanemia "Nita" (Singleton) Fulst

Dec 26, 2019

Wanemia "Nita" Ruth Fulst, age 55, of Ravenna, died peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2019.

Wanemia "Nita" was born March 19, 1964 in Ravenna, to Carl and Frances Singleton.

She is survived by her husband of 33 years Anthony Fulst; sons, Anthony (Beth) Fulst, Cory (Sabrina) Fulst; mother, Frances Metz, brothers, Mark Singleton,and Carl (Sally)...

Marcella A. (Whittlesey)  Martell

Marcella A. (Whittlesey) Martell

Dec 23, 2019

Marcella Martell, 64, of Randolph, passed away on December 22, 2019.

Marcella was born on December 7, 1955. She attended Kent State University earning a master's degree in Nutrition. She spent the majority of her career working for Aultman Hospital.

She is survived by her husband of 39 years Joe Martell, sons Raymond and Benjamin...

Theodore Voneida

Theodore Voneida

Dec 22, 2019

Dr. Theodore Voneida was born in Auburn, New York, August 26th, 1930, the son of Gertrude and Herbert Voneida.  After graduating from High School he attended Ithaca College where he obtained a bachelor of science in physical therapy.  He did not practice physical therapy, but rather wanted to teach others his knowledge.  At Cornell University his professor, Dr. Marcus...

Ann Marie Levitsky

Ann Marie Levitsky

Dec 21, 2019

Ann Marie Levitsky, age 71, of Ravenna, died on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Akron City Hospital.

Ann was born September 6, 1948 in Ravenna, to Andrew and Eleanor (Battaglia) Levitsky.  Nana was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt.  She loved to spend time with her grandsons, nieces and nephew.  Ann was very particular, loving to...

Dona May Hall

Dona May Hall

Dec 15, 2019

Dona May Hall, age 93, of Kent, died on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at KentRidge Senior Living home.

Dona was born March 11, 1926 in Kent, to Edward and Bertha (Collier) Burkhardt. She worked at a local floral shop while attending Kent State University. She was a member of the Kent United Church of Christ and a...

David L. Hernandez Jr.

David L. Hernandez Jr.

Dec 11, 2019

David L. Hernandez, Jr., age 47, of Ravenna, Ohio, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at UH Portage Medical Center.

Dave was born August 14, 1972, in Boston, Massachusetts, to David and Rosalie (Baglia) Hernandez.

Dave loved his wife, his three sons, siblings, and many nieces and nephews—and his friends. And it showed....

Richard “Dick” Thomas Lewis

Richard “Dick” Thomas Lewis

Dec 9, 2019

Richard “Dick” Thomas Lewis, Sr., resident of Kent for 52 years, died on Monday, December 9, 2019. He was 86. Born in 1933 in Newark Valley, New York, to Rev. Daniel Glyndwr and Laura Amos Lewis, he was the younger brother of Anne and Dan. He attended Hobart College before serving as a Marine, later earning his B.A. in...

Rasheedah S. Hasan

Rasheedah S. Hasan

Dec 7, 2019

Rasheedah S. Hasan (Winifred Green) went home to be with the Lord on December 7, 2019.  She was born to the late Edward & Dora Belle Smith in Cleveland, Ohio, on February 20, 1935.  The family moved to Twinsburg, Ohio, when she was 5 years old and graduated in 1953.  She went to Erma Lee's Barber & Beauty School...

Lawrence J. Long Sr.

Lawrence J. Long Sr.

Dec 6, 2019

Lawrence J. “Larry” Long Sr., age 77, of Kent, died on Friday, December 6, 2019 at UH Portage Medical Center.

Larry was born November 10, 1942 in Morgantown, WV to Lawrence and Mary (Newkirk) Long.  He was a member of Holy Family Church in Stow.  Larry loved racing cars, shooting pool, bowling, playing cards and traveling.  He...

Robert Repinkski

Robert Repinkski

Dec 4, 2019

Robert (Bob) Joseph Repinski passed away peacefully at home on December 4.  He was preceded in death by his wife Kathy, who passed away in July of this year.  December 20, 2019 would have been their 50th wedding anniversary.

Bob was born on July 31, 1943 to Frank and Francis Repinski.  He grew up in Cleveland and...

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