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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...

Bruce Roy Darrah

Bruce Roy Darrah

Dec 4, 2019

Bruce Roy Darrah, age 58, of Ravenna, died on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Heather Knoll Retirement Village.

Bruce was born May 25, 1961 in Ravenna, OH to Russell and Helen (Suter) Darrah.  Bruce was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Kent.  He attended Happy Day School and attended Above and Beyond Adult Day Program. Bruce...

Elizabeth Jane (Merrick)  Mulla

Elizabeth Jane (Merrick) Mulla

Nov 30, 2019

Elizabeth Jane (Betty) Mulla, 96, of Kent, Ohio passed away peacefully November 30, 2019.  She was born October 23, 1923 in Trenton NJ.  She graduated from St Mary’s Catholic High School.  She received a RN degree from St. Francis School of Nursing and the earned both a BSN and MSN from the University of Pennsylvania. She married Dr. Nejdat...

Patrick Joseph Mannion

Patrick Joseph Mannion

Nov 30, 2019

Patrick Joseph Mannion, 55, of Aurora, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by Christine, his wife of 30 years, and his children, Patrick and Rebecca.

Patrick was a dedicated father and husband and is much loved by his six brothers and five sisters, his many nieces and nephews and his friends and colleagues.  Pat spent 22...

Bessie L. Wilson

Bessie L. Wilson

Nov 29, 2019

Mrs. Bess Wilson, born Bessie Lorene Thomas in Russell, Arkansas October 31,1921, passed away November 29, 2019, less than a month after her 98th birthday. She was married to WWII veteran, Joseph Carr Wilson for forty-five years until his passing in 1993. Bess and Joe had lived and worked in several cities in Arkansas, Illinois, and Georgia. After Joe’s...

Frankie Dee (Digman)  Swaney

Frankie Dee (Digman) Swaney

Nov 26, 2019

Mrs. Frankie Dee Swaney passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at the age of 85. She had been in declining health and struggling with Alzheimer’s in recent years. Frankie Dee Digman, the daughter of Granville Floyd Digman and Ethyl Jesse McDaniel, was born at the Digman family farm at Laurel Creek in Barbour County, West Virginia on December...

Alvian Hill

Alvian Hill

Nov 25, 2019

Alivan Hill, age 86, of Ravenna, died on Monday, November 25, 2019 at his home.

Alivan was born October 13, 1933 in Brantwood, WI to Walter and Ina (Nieni) Hill.  Alivian was a maintenance supervisor at Kent State University.  He enjoyed working in his machine shop.

He is survived by sister, Marlene (Robert) Johnson; brother,...

Susan Paula Stabilla

Susan Paula Stabilla

Nov 19, 2019

Susan Paula Stabilla, age 57, of Kent, died on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Hillcrest Hospital.

Susan was born August 26, 1962 in Euclid, to Charles and Catherine (Zieminski) Hamilton.  She was a member of St. Patrick Church in Kent.  Susan loved her family and greatly enjoyed being a Mom.  She volunteered for many organizations in assisting...

Mark Timothy Monday

Mark Timothy Monday

Nov 16, 2019

Mark Timothy Monday, age 64, of Kent, Ohio, died on Saturday, November 16th, 2019 at his home.

Mark was born August 9th, 1955 in Mount Airy, NC to Earl and Ruby (Woodall) Monday.  Mark met his wife, Kathryn, when he was eighteen and she was fifteen.  She was enamored and he was smitten from their first drama...

Rita Thomas

Rita Thomas

Nov 12, 2019

Rita Thomas, age 62, of Kent, died on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at her home.

Rita was born December 4, 1956 in Windsor, to Lee and Mary (Armstrong) Thomas.  Rita owned and operated her own cleaning business and worked at Land O'Lakes for 15 years.  She was a member of the Stow Alliance Fellowship, the Northeast Emmanuel...

Thomas Anthony Gannon

Thomas Anthony Gannon

Nov 11, 2019

Thomas Anthony Gannon, age 75, of Randolph, died peacefully at his home on Monday, November 11, 2019.

Thomas was born October 29, 1944 in Cleveland to Francis and Margaret (Asmann) Gannon.  He was a loving husband, caring father, supportive sibling and devoted friend. He helped to build community through lifelong participation in the Camp Christopher Spirit; and...

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...

Bruce Roy Darrah

Bruce Roy Darrah

Dec 4, 2019

Bruce Roy Darrah, age 58, of Ravenna, died on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Heather Knoll Retirement Village.

Bruce was born May 25, 1961 in Ravenna, OH to Russell and Helen (Suter) Darrah.  Bruce was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Kent.  He attended Happy Day School and attended Above and Beyond Adult Day Program. Bruce...

Elizabeth Jane (Merrick)  Mulla

Elizabeth Jane (Merrick) Mulla

Nov 30, 2019

Elizabeth Jane (Betty) Mulla, 96, of Kent, Ohio passed away peacefully November 30, 2019.  She was born October 23, 1923 in Trenton NJ.  She graduated from St Mary’s Catholic High School.  She received a RN degree from St. Francis School of Nursing and the earned both a BSN and MSN from the University of Pennsylvania. She married Dr. Nejdat...

Patrick Joseph Mannion

Patrick Joseph Mannion

Nov 30, 2019

Patrick Joseph Mannion, 55, of Aurora, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by Christine, his wife of 30 years, and his children, Patrick and Rebecca.

Patrick was a dedicated father and husband and is much loved by his six brothers and five sisters, his many nieces and nephews and his friends and colleagues.  Pat spent 22...

Bessie L. Wilson

Bessie L. Wilson

Nov 29, 2019

Mrs. Bess Wilson, born Bessie Lorene Thomas in Russell, Arkansas October 31,1921, passed away November 29, 2019, less than a month after her 98th birthday. She was married to WWII veteran, Joseph Carr Wilson for forty-five years until his passing in 1993. Bess and Joe had lived and worked in several cities in Arkansas, Illinois, and Georgia. After Joe’s...

Frankie Dee (Digman)  Swaney

Frankie Dee (Digman) Swaney

Nov 26, 2019

Mrs. Frankie Dee Swaney passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at the age of 85. She had been in declining health and struggling with Alzheimer’s in recent years. Frankie Dee Digman, the daughter of Granville Floyd Digman and Ethyl Jesse McDaniel, was born at the Digman family farm at Laurel Creek in Barbour County, West Virginia on December...

Alvian Hill

Alvian Hill

Nov 25, 2019

Alivan Hill, age 86, of Ravenna, died on Monday, November 25, 2019 at his home.

Alivan was born October 13, 1933 in Brantwood, WI to Walter and Ina (Nieni) Hill.  Alivian was a maintenance supervisor at Kent State University.  He enjoyed working in his machine shop.

He is survived by sister, Marlene (Robert) Johnson; brother,...

Susan Paula Stabilla

Susan Paula Stabilla

Nov 19, 2019

Susan Paula Stabilla, age 57, of Kent, died on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Hillcrest Hospital.

Susan was born August 26, 1962 in Euclid, to Charles and Catherine (Zieminski) Hamilton.  She was a member of St. Patrick Church in Kent.  Susan loved her family and greatly enjoyed being a Mom.  She volunteered for many organizations in assisting...

Mark Timothy Monday

Mark Timothy Monday

Nov 16, 2019

Mark Timothy Monday, age 64, of Kent, Ohio, died on Saturday, November 16th, 2019 at his home.

Mark was born August 9th, 1955 in Mount Airy, NC to Earl and Ruby (Woodall) Monday.  Mark met his wife, Kathryn, when he was eighteen and she was fifteen.  She was enamored and he was smitten from their first drama...

Rita Thomas

Rita Thomas

Nov 12, 2019

Rita Thomas, age 62, of Kent, died on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at her home.

Rita was born December 4, 1956 in Windsor, to Lee and Mary (Armstrong) Thomas.  Rita owned and operated her own cleaning business and worked at Land O'Lakes for 15 years.  She was a member of the Stow Alliance Fellowship, the Northeast Emmanuel...

Thomas Anthony Gannon

Thomas Anthony Gannon

Nov 11, 2019

Thomas Anthony Gannon, age 75, of Randolph, died peacefully at his home on Monday, November 11, 2019.

Thomas was born October 29, 1944 in Cleveland to Francis and Margaret (Asmann) Gannon.  He was a loving husband, caring father, supportive sibling and devoted friend. He helped to build community through lifelong participation in the Camp Christopher Spirit; and...

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