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Robert G. Getz
Dec 26, 2018
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 J. Murray
Dec 23, 2018
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
Dec 19, 2018
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
Dec 19, 2018
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 E. Silver
Dec 18, 2018
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...
Glenn Alan Saltzman
Dec 18, 2018
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 Ann Kotis
Dec 17, 2018
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
Dec 14, 2018
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 Rose
Dec 13, 2018
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
Dec 13, 2018
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...
Robert Lee Crowe
Dec 12, 2018
Robert Lee "Bob" Crowe, age 78, of Ravenna, died on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Arbors of Streetsboro. Robert was born January 26, 1940 in Mantua, to Clinton and Madeline (Racz) Crowe. He attended New Testament Baptist Church in Ravenna. Robert was a member of the VFW, Canadian Club, American Legion and Elks. He enjoyed fishing, traveling and sports especially...
Leigh Skok
Dec 9, 2018
Leigh Skok, age 69, of Kent, died on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at UH Portage Medical Center. Leigh was born March 23, 1949 in Beckley, WV to Wade and Margaret Clark. She is survived by her husband Martin Skok of Kent; son, Lewis Gamiere; daughter-in-law, Rachel Gamiere; grandson, Carter Gamiere; granddaughter, Brooklyn Agosto; sister Lynn Clark. She was preceded in...
Jean (Gambaccini) Hiestand
Dec 9, 2018
Jeanie (Gambaccini) Hiestand, 68 years old, went home with the Lord on December 9, 2018 after a four and a half year battle with evil cancer. She was devoted to her family and thoroughly enjoyed spending time with family, friends, and the little ones she taught. Jeanie was born to Carl and Millie Gambaccini, Kent, on October 28, 1950. Her...
Sandra Martina Waid
Dec 8, 2018
Sandra Martina Waid, age 59, of Kent, OH, peacefully ended her earthly journey on Saturday, December 8, 2018. She had been battling endometrial cancer since July of 2017. Sandra was born April 1, 1959 in Landshut, Germany to Earl and Dora Waid. She is survived by her daughters, Stephanie Beach and Jasmine Hunt, her parents, Earl Waid and Dora Waid,...
Anna Belle Morrow
Dec 4, 2018
Anna Morrow, 88 of Ravenna, Ohio, formerly of Salem, Ohio, passed away December 4th. Anna was born in Newcomerstown, Ohio, on January 16th 1930, the daughter of Lyda Ray and Clarence Bowers. She is survived by her sons, David Morrow, (Donna) of Vero Beach Florida, and Gary Morrow of Ohio; grandchildren, Jeff Morrow, Jim (Jessica) Morrow, Jeremy (Jenn) Morrow, Randy...
Norbert Niessner
Dec 4, 2018
Niessner, Norbert, 85, of Kent, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 4. Born in Johnstown, PA to Herman and Jennie Niessner. Norbert and his wife Margaret moved to Ohio and started a career at General Electric. Norbert then worked and retired from AMETEK in Kent. He loved the outdoors and could always be found outside with his children or grandchildren having...
Hilda G. Hornbeck
Nov 28, 2018
Hilda G Hornbeck age 101, passed away on November 28th. She was preceded in death by her husband George, sisters Jessie Ruggles and Grace Moore, and brother James Grafhorst. Hilda is survived by her children Sue E Conery and George M (Mary) Hornbeck, 5 grandchildren Lisa (Rick) Corney, Kevin Swing, Adam (Val) Hornbeck, Aaron (Kim) Hornbeck, and Michael Hornbeck. Also...
Susan Denise Wilcox
Nov 26, 2018
Susan Denise Wilcox (nee Webb, nee Burt), 66, of Tallmadge passed away on November 26, 2018. She was born in Warren OH and started her family in Chesterville. After moving to Kent, she spent much of her time running an in-home daycare. Many of her kids affectionately referred to her as "Grandma Sue Sue." She maintained a strong relationship with...
Carolyn Stone
Nov 20, 2018
Carolyn "Nim" Stone (Parmley), age 80, our dear mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, partner and friend transitioned to the Summerland on November 20th in Kent, Ohio from Parkinson's disease. She was born November 1, 1938 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Joseph and Frances Parmley. Nim worked as a nanny and a detective in Las Vegas then she moved to...
Ann Braden
Nov 19, 2018
Ann Braden, age 95, of Kent, died on Monday, November 19, 2018 at The Gables at Kent Ridge. Ann was born September 17, 1923 in St. Louis, MO to Arthur and Olivia (Appel) Butterfield. The family wishes to thank Harbor Light Hospice and the staff at Kent Ridge, especially those in special care who so lovingly took care of Ann...
Robert G. Getz
Dec 26, 2018
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 J. Murray
Dec 23, 2018
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
Dec 19, 2018
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
Dec 19, 2018
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 E. Silver
Dec 18, 2018
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...
Glenn Alan Saltzman
Dec 18, 2018
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 Ann Kotis
Dec 17, 2018
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
Dec 14, 2018
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 Rose
Dec 13, 2018
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
Dec 13, 2018
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...
Robert Lee Crowe
Dec 12, 2018
Robert Lee "Bob" Crowe, age 78, of Ravenna, died on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Arbors of Streetsboro. Robert was born January 26, 1940 in Mantua, to Clinton and Madeline (Racz) Crowe. He attended New Testament Baptist Church in Ravenna. Robert was a member of the VFW, Canadian Club, American Legion and Elks. He enjoyed fishing, traveling and sports especially...
Leigh Skok
Dec 9, 2018
Leigh Skok, age 69, of Kent, died on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at UH Portage Medical Center. Leigh was born March 23, 1949 in Beckley, WV to Wade and Margaret Clark. She is survived by her husband Martin Skok of Kent; son, Lewis Gamiere; daughter-in-law, Rachel Gamiere; grandson, Carter Gamiere; granddaughter, Brooklyn Agosto; sister Lynn Clark. She was preceded in...
Jean (Gambaccini) Hiestand
Dec 9, 2018
Jeanie (Gambaccini) Hiestand, 68 years old, went home with the Lord on December 9, 2018 after a four and a half year battle with evil cancer. She was devoted to her family and thoroughly enjoyed spending time with family, friends, and the little ones she taught. Jeanie was born to Carl and Millie Gambaccini, Kent, on October 28, 1950. Her...
Sandra Martina Waid
Dec 8, 2018
Sandra Martina Waid, age 59, of Kent, OH, peacefully ended her earthly journey on Saturday, December 8, 2018. She had been battling endometrial cancer since July of 2017. Sandra was born April 1, 1959 in Landshut, Germany to Earl and Dora Waid. She is survived by her daughters, Stephanie Beach and Jasmine Hunt, her parents, Earl Waid and Dora Waid,...
Anna Belle Morrow
Dec 4, 2018
Anna Morrow, 88 of Ravenna, Ohio, formerly of Salem, Ohio, passed away December 4th. Anna was born in Newcomerstown, Ohio, on January 16th 1930, the daughter of Lyda Ray and Clarence Bowers. She is survived by her sons, David Morrow, (Donna) of Vero Beach Florida, and Gary Morrow of Ohio; grandchildren, Jeff Morrow, Jim (Jessica) Morrow, Jeremy (Jenn) Morrow, Randy...
Norbert Niessner
Dec 4, 2018
Niessner, Norbert, 85, of Kent, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 4. Born in Johnstown, PA to Herman and Jennie Niessner. Norbert and his wife Margaret moved to Ohio and started a career at General Electric. Norbert then worked and retired from AMETEK in Kent. He loved the outdoors and could always be found outside with his children or grandchildren having...
Hilda G. Hornbeck
Nov 28, 2018
Hilda G Hornbeck age 101, passed away on November 28th. She was preceded in death by her husband George, sisters Jessie Ruggles and Grace Moore, and brother James Grafhorst. Hilda is survived by her children Sue E Conery and George M (Mary) Hornbeck, 5 grandchildren Lisa (Rick) Corney, Kevin Swing, Adam (Val) Hornbeck, Aaron (Kim) Hornbeck, and Michael Hornbeck. Also...
Susan Denise Wilcox
Nov 26, 2018
Susan Denise Wilcox (nee Webb, nee Burt), 66, of Tallmadge passed away on November 26, 2018. She was born in Warren OH and started her family in Chesterville. After moving to Kent, she spent much of her time running an in-home daycare. Many of her kids affectionately referred to her as "Grandma Sue Sue." She maintained a strong relationship with...
Carolyn Stone
Nov 20, 2018
Carolyn "Nim" Stone (Parmley), age 80, our dear mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, partner and friend transitioned to the Summerland on November 20th in Kent, Ohio from Parkinson's disease. She was born November 1, 1938 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Joseph and Frances Parmley. Nim worked as a nanny and a detective in Las Vegas then she moved to...
Ann Braden
Nov 19, 2018
Ann Braden, age 95, of Kent, died on Monday, November 19, 2018 at The Gables at Kent Ridge. Ann was born September 17, 1923 in St. Louis, MO to Arthur and Olivia (Appel) Butterfield. The family wishes to thank Harbor Light Hospice and the staff at Kent Ridge, especially those in special care who so lovingly took care of Ann...
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