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Larry A. Brown

Larry A. Brown

Aug 11, 2019

Larry A. Brown, age 74, of Kent, died on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at his home.

Larry was born February 4, 1945 in Brady Lake, to Lester and Freda (Baker) Brown.  Larry served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam Era.  He was employed as a Machinist at Lamb Electric/Ametek.

He is survived by...

David L. Smith Sr.

David L. Smith Sr.

Aug 11, 2019

David L. Smith Sr., age 73, of Stow, died on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at his home.

David was born March 24, 1946 in Akron, to David and Ruby (Beyerle) Smith.  He was a member of St. Patrick Church and Knights of Columbus.  Dave was a mortgage broker servicing Portage County for many years.  He was a...

Nellie E. (Smith)  Slepoy

Nellie E. (Smith) Slepoy

Aug 9, 2019

NELLIE E. SLEPOY (SMITH), of Brimfield Ohio.

Born September 5, 1924 and lived a very active and memorable life for 94 years.

Passed away August 9,2019 while at Stow Glen Nursing Home.

Preceded in death by her parents Alfaretta Barry Smith and John Thomas Smith. Survived by her three children: Diane Hunt Parr,...

Janet Lynn (Marek)  Andy

Janet Lynn (Marek) Andy

Aug 8, 2019

Janet Lynn Andy nee Marek passed away August 8, 2019.  Born August 29, 1961 she touched the lives of many through her work as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, loving daughter, sister and aunt as well as generous friend. Janet spent over thirty years dedicating her career to children with special needs and their families. She was fiercely strong, independent...

Robert Francis Mains

Robert Francis Mains

Aug 3, 2019

Robert Francis Mains 69, Born July 17, 1950 in Ravenna Ohio to the late Guy and Ruth Ann (Ingham) Mains passed away August 3, 2019 after a short illness.

Bob was a lifelong resident of Kent, graduating from Kent Roosevelt. He worked for the Kent and Akron Post Office for more than 40 years years.

...

Theodore "Ted" Charles Moisio

Theodore "Ted" Charles Moisio

Jul 29, 2019

Theodore “Ted” Charles Moisio, age 44, of Kent, died on Monday, July 29, 2019.

Ted was born October 13, 1974 in Conneaut, OH to Edward and Marcy (White) Moisio.  He attended First Freedom Baptist Church in Brimfield.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.  Ted was an avid woodworker and owned Northeast Ohio Slab and Lumber...

Robert Lee Laubert

Robert Lee Laubert

Jul 28, 2019

Robert Lee Laubert, “Bob”, age 78, passed away peacefully at his Palm Beach Gardens, FL, home surrounded by family on July 28, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Ann (Tassone) Laubert, and his children: Ray Laubert of Kent, OH; David (Jim) Laubert of Tinley Park, IL; Laura (Mike) Coartney of St. Marys, WV; and...

Dr. Gary Robinson

Dr. Gary Robinson

Jul 26, 2019

Dr. Gary Robinson passed away peacefully on July 26 surrounded by the family and friends he loved so deeply.

He was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on July 16, 1947, to Roy and Kay (Hieronimus) Robinson. He grew up in the Warren, Ohio area, graduating from Southington High School in 1965. He was active in Boy Scouts,...

Ethel Coffman Pfile

Ethel Coffman Pfile

Jul 23, 2019

Ethel Coffman Pfile, age 92, of Rootstown, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, July 23, 2019.

Ethel was born April 5, 1927 in White Sulphur Springs, WV to Jesse and Ethel (Jones) Harvey.  She was a graduate of Rootstown High School and lived most of her life in Rootstown.

She is...

Cheryl Ann Casper

Cheryl Ann Casper

Jul 21, 2019

Cheryl A. Casper (née, Brown) passed away on July 21st of complications related to metastatic breast cancer.  She was married to Eugene P. Wenninger for 35 years and was an Emeritus Professor of Economics, academic adminstrator, and faculty leader at Kent Uiversity for 35 years.

As a child, Cheryl was adopted by a unmarried woman in her...

Rickie Jo Wortman

Rickie Jo Wortman

Jul 21, 2019

Rickie Jo Wortman, age 63, died at his home in Ravenna.

Rickie was born April 9, 1956 in Indianapolis, IN to Walter and Connie (Moore) Wortman.  He was a member of the Kent Elks.  Rickie loved to hunt, fish and being outdoors.

He is survived by daughters, Nikki and Jayme Wortman; parents, Walter and Connie...

Rosemary (Yenchik)  Mazanek

Rosemary (Yenchik) Mazanek

Jul 19, 2019

Rosemary Mazanek, 93, of Ravenna, passed Friday, July 19, 2019, at UH Portage Medical Center.

Rosemary was born November 20, 1925 in Akron, to John and Anna Pauline (Printz) Yenchik.  She was a member of St. Patrick Church.  She worked at Firestone Aircraft, B.F. Goodrich and Robinson Clay Product Company.  Her friends often referred to her as...

David Lyle Reese

David Lyle Reese

Jul 18, 2019

David Lyle Reese, 72, passed away July 18, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family after a two and half year battle with Dementia and Parkinson’s Disease.

Dave was born January 23rd, 1947 to Albert and Maxine Reese.

Dave Married Linda Hunsicker on April 19th, 1980 and enjoyed the next 39 years together.

...

William Harlan Beatty Jr.

William Harlan Beatty Jr.

Jul 16, 2019

William Harlan Beatty, Jr., age 66, of Cuyahoga Falls, died on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Summa Health System/Akron City Hospital.

William was born September 19, 1952 in Warren, to William and Helen (Moyer) Beatty.  Bill was the owner of multiple construction companies and of late the W.H. Beatty Construction, LLC.  Throughout his life and work, Bill...

Norman Franklin Janus

Norman Franklin Janus

Jul 16, 2019

Norman Franklin Janus, 87, died on July 16, 2019, at Country Elegance Assisted Living facility in Edinburg, after succumbing to Alzheimer’s Disease.

Norman was born on January 4, 1932, to Polish immigrants, John and Mary (Patlewicz) Janus, of Newton Falls, Ohio, where he was raised on the family farm with several siblings and graduated from Newton Falls...

Patricia Lorena Lutz

Patricia Lorena Lutz

Jul 10, 2019

Patricia Lorena Lutz, age 73, of Kent, died on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Stow-Glen Retirement Village.

Patricia was born May 31, 1946 in Kent, to Leo and Dorothy (Parker) Lutz.  Pat was a member of the United Methodist Church of Kent.  She was a member of the Sweet Adeline's.  Pat enjoyed music and playing the piano,...

Caroline Virginia (Petrovics)  Ambrose

Caroline Virginia (Petrovics) Ambrose

Jul 9, 2019

Caroline Virginia Ambrose nee Petrovics died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. She was born in Akron, Ohio on July 19, 1925. A devoted wife, mother, sister and daughter, Caroline was happiest spending time with family and friends. In her youth she loved reading, swimming, singing and dancing.

Caroline attended the...

Kathleen M. Repinski

Kathleen M. Repinski

Jul 6, 2019

Kathleen Marie (Horvath) Repinski peacefully passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019 with her husband and daughters by her side following a short struggle with cancer.

Born August 24, 1947 to Nicholas and Eleanor Horvath, Kathy grew up in Mentor, Ohio with her parents, three brothers, grandmother and great aunt all living together. As a child she enjoyed...

Wade Hampton Perkins Jr.

Wade Hampton Perkins Jr.

Jul 4, 2019

Wade Hampton Perkins Jr., age 60, of Hudson, died on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at his home.

Wade was born August 13, 1958 in Harrisville, MI to Wade and Genevieve (Fowler) Perkins.  Wade loved to spend time with his family and friends, who will miss his kindness and humor.

He is survived by his children,...

Priscilla Jane (Boyce)  Blanchard

Priscilla Jane (Boyce) Blanchard

Jul 1, 2019

Priscilla (Boyce) Blanchard, age 70, of Tallmadge, Ohio died peacefully on July 1st, 2019.

She was born on February 8, 1949 in Kyoto, Japan to James Timothy and Esther M. (Henry) Boyce. She was preceded in death by her father, James Timothy Boyce. She is survived by her mother Esther M Boyce of New Middletown; son James...

Larry A. Brown

Larry A. Brown

Aug 11, 2019

Larry A. Brown, age 74, of Kent, died on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at his home.

Larry was born February 4, 1945 in Brady Lake, to Lester and Freda (Baker) Brown.  Larry served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam Era.  He was employed as a Machinist at Lamb Electric/Ametek.

He is survived by...

David L. Smith Sr.

David L. Smith Sr.

Aug 11, 2019

David L. Smith Sr., age 73, of Stow, died on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at his home.

David was born March 24, 1946 in Akron, to David and Ruby (Beyerle) Smith.  He was a member of St. Patrick Church and Knights of Columbus.  Dave was a mortgage broker servicing Portage County for many years.  He was a...

Nellie E. (Smith)  Slepoy

Nellie E. (Smith) Slepoy

Aug 9, 2019

NELLIE E. SLEPOY (SMITH), of Brimfield Ohio.

Born September 5, 1924 and lived a very active and memorable life for 94 years.

Passed away August 9,2019 while at Stow Glen Nursing Home.

Preceded in death by her parents Alfaretta Barry Smith and John Thomas Smith. Survived by her three children: Diane Hunt Parr,...

Janet Lynn (Marek)  Andy

Janet Lynn (Marek) Andy

Aug 8, 2019

Janet Lynn Andy nee Marek passed away August 8, 2019.  Born August 29, 1961 she touched the lives of many through her work as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, loving daughter, sister and aunt as well as generous friend. Janet spent over thirty years dedicating her career to children with special needs and their families. She was fiercely strong, independent...

Robert Francis Mains

Robert Francis Mains

Aug 3, 2019

Robert Francis Mains 69, Born July 17, 1950 in Ravenna Ohio to the late Guy and Ruth Ann (Ingham) Mains passed away August 3, 2019 after a short illness.

Bob was a lifelong resident of Kent, graduating from Kent Roosevelt. He worked for the Kent and Akron Post Office for more than 40 years years.

...

Theodore "Ted" Charles Moisio

Theodore "Ted" Charles Moisio

Jul 29, 2019

Theodore “Ted” Charles Moisio, age 44, of Kent, died on Monday, July 29, 2019.

Ted was born October 13, 1974 in Conneaut, OH to Edward and Marcy (White) Moisio.  He attended First Freedom Baptist Church in Brimfield.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.  Ted was an avid woodworker and owned Northeast Ohio Slab and Lumber...

Robert Lee Laubert

Robert Lee Laubert

Jul 28, 2019

Robert Lee Laubert, “Bob”, age 78, passed away peacefully at his Palm Beach Gardens, FL, home surrounded by family on July 28, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Ann (Tassone) Laubert, and his children: Ray Laubert of Kent, OH; David (Jim) Laubert of Tinley Park, IL; Laura (Mike) Coartney of St. Marys, WV; and...

Dr. Gary Robinson

Dr. Gary Robinson

Jul 26, 2019

Dr. Gary Robinson passed away peacefully on July 26 surrounded by the family and friends he loved so deeply.

He was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on July 16, 1947, to Roy and Kay (Hieronimus) Robinson. He grew up in the Warren, Ohio area, graduating from Southington High School in 1965. He was active in Boy Scouts,...

Ethel Coffman Pfile

Ethel Coffman Pfile

Jul 23, 2019

Ethel Coffman Pfile, age 92, of Rootstown, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, July 23, 2019.

Ethel was born April 5, 1927 in White Sulphur Springs, WV to Jesse and Ethel (Jones) Harvey.  She was a graduate of Rootstown High School and lived most of her life in Rootstown.

She is...

Cheryl Ann Casper

Cheryl Ann Casper

Jul 21, 2019

Cheryl A. Casper (née, Brown) passed away on July 21st of complications related to metastatic breast cancer.  She was married to Eugene P. Wenninger for 35 years and was an Emeritus Professor of Economics, academic adminstrator, and faculty leader at Kent Uiversity for 35 years.

As a child, Cheryl was adopted by a unmarried woman in her...

Rickie Jo Wortman

Rickie Jo Wortman

Jul 21, 2019

Rickie Jo Wortman, age 63, died at his home in Ravenna.

Rickie was born April 9, 1956 in Indianapolis, IN to Walter and Connie (Moore) Wortman.  He was a member of the Kent Elks.  Rickie loved to hunt, fish and being outdoors.

He is survived by daughters, Nikki and Jayme Wortman; parents, Walter and Connie...

Rosemary (Yenchik)  Mazanek

Rosemary (Yenchik) Mazanek

Jul 19, 2019

Rosemary Mazanek, 93, of Ravenna, passed Friday, July 19, 2019, at UH Portage Medical Center.

Rosemary was born November 20, 1925 in Akron, to John and Anna Pauline (Printz) Yenchik.  She was a member of St. Patrick Church.  She worked at Firestone Aircraft, B.F. Goodrich and Robinson Clay Product Company.  Her friends often referred to her as...

David Lyle Reese

David Lyle Reese

Jul 18, 2019

David Lyle Reese, 72, passed away July 18, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family after a two and half year battle with Dementia and Parkinson’s Disease.

Dave was born January 23rd, 1947 to Albert and Maxine Reese.

Dave Married Linda Hunsicker on April 19th, 1980 and enjoyed the next 39 years together.

...

William Harlan Beatty Jr.

William Harlan Beatty Jr.

Jul 16, 2019

William Harlan Beatty, Jr., age 66, of Cuyahoga Falls, died on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Summa Health System/Akron City Hospital.

William was born September 19, 1952 in Warren, to William and Helen (Moyer) Beatty.  Bill was the owner of multiple construction companies and of late the W.H. Beatty Construction, LLC.  Throughout his life and work, Bill...

Norman Franklin Janus

Norman Franklin Janus

Jul 16, 2019

Norman Franklin Janus, 87, died on July 16, 2019, at Country Elegance Assisted Living facility in Edinburg, after succumbing to Alzheimer’s Disease.

Norman was born on January 4, 1932, to Polish immigrants, John and Mary (Patlewicz) Janus, of Newton Falls, Ohio, where he was raised on the family farm with several siblings and graduated from Newton Falls...

Patricia Lorena Lutz

Patricia Lorena Lutz

Jul 10, 2019

Patricia Lorena Lutz, age 73, of Kent, died on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Stow-Glen Retirement Village.

Patricia was born May 31, 1946 in Kent, to Leo and Dorothy (Parker) Lutz.  Pat was a member of the United Methodist Church of Kent.  She was a member of the Sweet Adeline's.  Pat enjoyed music and playing the piano,...

Caroline Virginia (Petrovics)  Ambrose

Caroline Virginia (Petrovics) Ambrose

Jul 9, 2019

Caroline Virginia Ambrose nee Petrovics died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. She was born in Akron, Ohio on July 19, 1925. A devoted wife, mother, sister and daughter, Caroline was happiest spending time with family and friends. In her youth she loved reading, swimming, singing and dancing.

Caroline attended the...

Kathleen M. Repinski

Kathleen M. Repinski

Jul 6, 2019

Kathleen Marie (Horvath) Repinski peacefully passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019 with her husband and daughters by her side following a short struggle with cancer.

Born August 24, 1947 to Nicholas and Eleanor Horvath, Kathy grew up in Mentor, Ohio with her parents, three brothers, grandmother and great aunt all living together. As a child she enjoyed...

Wade Hampton Perkins Jr.

Wade Hampton Perkins Jr.

Jul 4, 2019

Wade Hampton Perkins Jr., age 60, of Hudson, died on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at his home.

Wade was born August 13, 1958 in Harrisville, MI to Wade and Genevieve (Fowler) Perkins.  Wade loved to spend time with his family and friends, who will miss his kindness and humor.

He is survived by his children,...

Priscilla Jane (Boyce)  Blanchard

Priscilla Jane (Boyce) Blanchard

Jul 1, 2019

Priscilla (Boyce) Blanchard, age 70, of Tallmadge, Ohio died peacefully on July 1st, 2019.

She was born on February 8, 1949 in Kyoto, Japan to James Timothy and Esther M. (Henry) Boyce. She was preceded in death by her father, James Timothy Boyce. She is survived by her mother Esther M Boyce of New Middletown; son James...

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