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Zhyree Mason Kuhns born on October 2, 2017 suddenly received his angel wings on January 10, 2019. He had the most contagious smile. Filled with an abundance of joy and sheer happiness he was an amazing boy who kept a smile on the face of everyone that he came into contact with. To have the ability to control the room...
M. Kenneth Morris, age 76, of Kent, unexpectedly passed from the loving arms of his family and friends to the loving arms of his God on Thursday January 10, 2019. Ken is survived by his wife, Linda (née Gillespie) Morris; his children, Charity (Joseph), Heather, Holly (Michael), Hunter (Mary); and 8 grandchildren. Ken was born June 10, 1942 in Massillon,...
Longtime Kent resident Philip K. Baker, 75, passed away peacefully on January 10, surrounded by loved ones, following a long illness. Phil was born on November 5, 1943, in Shelby, Ohio, to Kenneth E. and Winifred (Ebersole) Baker, and grew up in Plymouth, Ohio. A graduate of Kent State University, he lived in Kent for more than 40 years and...
Elizabeth "Betty" Louise Bush, 84, of Kent passed away peacefully with her family by her side, early morning January 8, 2019 at UH Medical Center in Ravenna. Betty was born in Palmer Township, PA to Ruth and Michael Schultz. She was passionate about her Hungarian roots, cooking delicious food for all of her loved ones. Family gatherings were always filled...
Ardith L. Fleishman, 95, died Sunday January 6, 2019 at Stow-Glenn Retirement Village, Stow, Ohio where she resided the past 19 years. She was born March 30, 1923 in Wellington, Ohio, the daughter of Alfred and Luella Moehle. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Fleishman and brothers Lyle, Gaylord and Robert Moehle. A 1941 graduate of Roosevelt...
James Uyek, age 68, of Hudson, died on Sunday, January 6, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Uyek Hudson; sons, Jimmy (Sarah) Uyek, and David (Ashley) Uyek; brother, Robert C. (Miriam) Uyek; sister, Patricia J. Uyek. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank, and Genevieve (Nowasadzki) Uyek. Calling hours will be held 3:00 PM - 5:00...
Dennis Michael Granc, age 66, of Ravenna, OH, died peacefully at home on Saturday, January 5, 2019. Dennis was born February 11, 1952 in Ravenna, OH to Mitchell and Anne Granc. He was a machinist at Gougler industries in Kent. Dennis leaves behind his love for his children and wife. He is survived by wife, Cynthia Granc; son, Jarad Granc;...
Earl E. Somoskey, age 86, of Kent, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 4, 2019 at Akron City Hospital. Earl was born October 26, 1932 in Cranebrake, WV to Andy and Arty (Crockett) Somoskey. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Kent. Earl was Past Master of Rockton Lodge #316, Past District Education...
Debra Diane Wright, age 60, of Ravenna, died on Monday, December 31, 2018 at Altercare of Brimfield. Debra was born June 25, 1958 in Kent, to Carl and Jean Celaschi. She is survived by her husband Ricky Wright Sr., Ravenna; sons, Ricky (Cheryl) Wright Jr., Ravenna, Jon Wright, Ravenna; mother, Jean (Campbell) Celaschi; brothers, David Celaschi, OR, Steven Celaschi, IN...
Mary Alice Cowan, age 74, of Ravenna, died on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at her sister's home. Mary Alice was born March 2, 1944 in Ravenna, to Howard and Margery (Shelles) Cowan. She attended the First United Methodist Church in Ravenna. Mary Alice was the operator of the Cowan Tree Farm for many years and enjoyed horses. She was active...
Robert G. Getz Bob Getz, age 70, of Kent, died on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at University Hospital of Cleveland. Bob was born August 6, 1948 in Ravenna, to William and Eleanor Getz. He was a lifelong resident of Kent, and a Graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School. Bob enjoyed golf, Cleveland sports teams, and spending time with family and...
Nancy Jane Murray (née Hackbarth), 64 of Kent, Ohio passed away Sunday December 23rd 2018 after a year long battle with cancer. Born in Hamilton County Ohio, she is survived by her beloved husband of 42 years Brian, daughter Amanda (Karl) Thornton and son Jason, and grandchildren Logan, Gwendolyn, and Matthew. Nancy, adopted by the Hackbarth's, is survived by her...
Kenneth Ray Painter, age 87, of Streetsboro, died on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at his home. Kenneth was born September 30, 1931 in Dunbar, WV. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War where he received the Purple Heart Medal. Kenneth was assigned to the 15th RCT Division. He is survived by wife, Veronica Painter; children, Dale...
Sharyn Nancy Cain It is with great sadness that the family of Sharyn Nancy Cain (nee Zielke) announces her passing on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at the age of 82 years. Sharyn was born on October 14, 1936 in Detroit to Edward and Mary Zielke. She graduated from Pontiac Central High School and earned her Master's degree in Education from...
Lois passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 18 after living a life of loving kindness. She was born April 10, 1924, in Wintersville OH to Henry Martin Eft and Louise Scott Eft, growing up on a farm surrounded by the love and joy of her eight siblings. In her youth and young adult life, Lois was an active member of...
Dr. Glenn Alan Saltzman, 83, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Navy Captain, educator, and Kent community leader, died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018 at University Hospital in Cleveland. Born Sept. 10, 1935 in Findlay, Ohio, he was the son of Frank and Lois (Stahl) Saltzman. He cherished fond memories of growing up on a farm east of Findlay. During his senior...
Jeanne Kotis, 72, of Kent, died on Monday, December 17, 2018, at The Hospice of Medina County. She was born on August 12, 1946, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, to John and Jeanne Ann Conway. Jeanne came to Ohio in 1968, and resided in Akron before moving to Kent in 1985. She worked as an insurance agent, bookkeeper, and office manager at...
Sandra Ann Floyd (Betty) of Kent, left this world on Friday, December 14, 2018 at her home. Born May 15, 1944 in Carroll County, Ga. Betty is survived by her husband of 48 years James J. Floyd of Kent; her children, Terri Boykin of Akron, Gaylan (Patty) Floyd of Kent, and Erica (Walter) Floyd Holliday of Baton Rouge, LA; sisters,...
Myrl L. Rose, 86, of Kent, died on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at his home. Myrl was born April 11, 1932 in Ravenna to Roy and Myrtle (Anderson) Rose. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Rose of Kent; children, Odette Rose of Arizona, Myrl (Darline) Rose of Leage, TX, Robert Rose of Stow, Theresa Rose of Kent, Patricia Rose...
Barbara Ann Meeker, 90, of Twin Lakes died on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Hudson Grande Senior Living. Barbara was born September 18, 1928 in Kent to James and Vivian (Poulton) Shepherd. She was a graduate of Kent State University High School. She owned and operated Barb Meeker's Kent Travel. She was a member of ASTA (American Society of Travel...
Zhyree Mason Kuhns born on October 2, 2017 suddenly received his angel wings on January 10, 2019. He had the most contagious smile. Filled with an abundance of joy and sheer happiness he was an amazing boy who kept a smile on the face of everyone that he came into contact with. To have the ability to control the room...
M. Kenneth Morris, age 76, of Kent, unexpectedly passed from the loving arms of his family and friends to the loving arms of his God on Thursday January 10, 2019. Ken is survived by his wife, Linda (née Gillespie) Morris; his children, Charity (Joseph), Heather, Holly (Michael), Hunter (Mary); and 8 grandchildren. Ken was born June 10, 1942 in Massillon,...
Longtime Kent resident Philip K. Baker, 75, passed away peacefully on January 10, surrounded by loved ones, following a long illness. Phil was born on November 5, 1943, in Shelby, Ohio, to Kenneth E. and Winifred (Ebersole) Baker, and grew up in Plymouth, Ohio. A graduate of Kent State University, he lived in Kent for more than 40 years and...
Elizabeth "Betty" Louise Bush, 84, of Kent passed away peacefully with her family by her side, early morning January 8, 2019 at UH Medical Center in Ravenna. Betty was born in Palmer Township, PA to Ruth and Michael Schultz. She was passionate about her Hungarian roots, cooking delicious food for all of her loved ones. Family gatherings were always filled...
Ardith L. Fleishman, 95, died Sunday January 6, 2019 at Stow-Glenn Retirement Village, Stow, Ohio where she resided the past 19 years. She was born March 30, 1923 in Wellington, Ohio, the daughter of Alfred and Luella Moehle. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Fleishman and brothers Lyle, Gaylord and Robert Moehle. A 1941 graduate of Roosevelt...
James Uyek, age 68, of Hudson, died on Sunday, January 6, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Uyek Hudson; sons, Jimmy (Sarah) Uyek, and David (Ashley) Uyek; brother, Robert C. (Miriam) Uyek; sister, Patricia J. Uyek. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank, and Genevieve (Nowasadzki) Uyek. Calling hours will be held 3:00 PM - 5:00...
Dennis Michael Granc, age 66, of Ravenna, OH, died peacefully at home on Saturday, January 5, 2019. Dennis was born February 11, 1952 in Ravenna, OH to Mitchell and Anne Granc. He was a machinist at Gougler industries in Kent. Dennis leaves behind his love for his children and wife. He is survived by wife, Cynthia Granc; son, Jarad Granc;...
Earl E. Somoskey, age 86, of Kent, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 4, 2019 at Akron City Hospital. Earl was born October 26, 1932 in Cranebrake, WV to Andy and Arty (Crockett) Somoskey. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Kent. Earl was Past Master of Rockton Lodge #316, Past District Education...
Debra Diane Wright, age 60, of Ravenna, died on Monday, December 31, 2018 at Altercare of Brimfield. Debra was born June 25, 1958 in Kent, to Carl and Jean Celaschi. She is survived by her husband Ricky Wright Sr., Ravenna; sons, Ricky (Cheryl) Wright Jr., Ravenna, Jon Wright, Ravenna; mother, Jean (Campbell) Celaschi; brothers, David Celaschi, OR, Steven Celaschi, IN...
Mary Alice Cowan, age 74, of Ravenna, died on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at her sister's home. Mary Alice was born March 2, 1944 in Ravenna, to Howard and Margery (Shelles) Cowan. She attended the First United Methodist Church in Ravenna. Mary Alice was the operator of the Cowan Tree Farm for many years and enjoyed horses. She was active...
Robert G. Getz Bob Getz, age 70, of Kent, died on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at University Hospital of Cleveland. Bob was born August 6, 1948 in Ravenna, to William and Eleanor Getz. He was a lifelong resident of Kent, and a Graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School. Bob enjoyed golf, Cleveland sports teams, and spending time with family and...
Nancy Jane Murray (née Hackbarth), 64 of Kent, Ohio passed away Sunday December 23rd 2018 after a year long battle with cancer. Born in Hamilton County Ohio, she is survived by her beloved husband of 42 years Brian, daughter Amanda (Karl) Thornton and son Jason, and grandchildren Logan, Gwendolyn, and Matthew. Nancy, adopted by the Hackbarth's, is survived by her...
Kenneth Ray Painter, age 87, of Streetsboro, died on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at his home. Kenneth was born September 30, 1931 in Dunbar, WV. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War where he received the Purple Heart Medal. Kenneth was assigned to the 15th RCT Division. He is survived by wife, Veronica Painter; children, Dale...
Sharyn Nancy Cain It is with great sadness that the family of Sharyn Nancy Cain (nee Zielke) announces her passing on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at the age of 82 years. Sharyn was born on October 14, 1936 in Detroit to Edward and Mary Zielke. She graduated from Pontiac Central High School and earned her Master's degree in Education from...
Lois passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 18 after living a life of loving kindness. She was born April 10, 1924, in Wintersville OH to Henry Martin Eft and Louise Scott Eft, growing up on a farm surrounded by the love and joy of her eight siblings. In her youth and young adult life, Lois was an active member of...
Dr. Glenn Alan Saltzman, 83, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Navy Captain, educator, and Kent community leader, died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018 at University Hospital in Cleveland. Born Sept. 10, 1935 in Findlay, Ohio, he was the son of Frank and Lois (Stahl) Saltzman. He cherished fond memories of growing up on a farm east of Findlay. During his senior...
Jeanne Kotis, 72, of Kent, died on Monday, December 17, 2018, at The Hospice of Medina County. She was born on August 12, 1946, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, to John and Jeanne Ann Conway. Jeanne came to Ohio in 1968, and resided in Akron before moving to Kent in 1985. She worked as an insurance agent, bookkeeper, and office manager at...
Sandra Ann Floyd (Betty) of Kent, left this world on Friday, December 14, 2018 at her home. Born May 15, 1944 in Carroll County, Ga. Betty is survived by her husband of 48 years James J. Floyd of Kent; her children, Terri Boykin of Akron, Gaylan (Patty) Floyd of Kent, and Erica (Walter) Floyd Holliday of Baton Rouge, LA; sisters,...
Myrl L. Rose, 86, of Kent, died on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at his home. Myrl was born April 11, 1932 in Ravenna to Roy and Myrtle (Anderson) Rose. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Rose of Kent; children, Odette Rose of Arizona, Myrl (Darline) Rose of Leage, TX, Robert Rose of Stow, Theresa Rose of Kent, Patricia Rose...
Barbara Ann Meeker, 90, of Twin Lakes died on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Hudson Grande Senior Living. Barbara was born September 18, 1928 in Kent to James and Vivian (Poulton) Shepherd. She was a graduate of Kent State University High School. She owned and operated Barb Meeker's Kent Travel. She was a member of ASTA (American Society of Travel...