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Esther (Teri) Smart Monteith peacefully passed away at home in Kent, Ohio on September 19, 2018. She was born in Columbus, Ohio to Louis Edwin and Esther John Hephzibah (Guthery) Smart on July 21, 1930. She graduated from Oberlin College in 1952 with a Bachelor's of Arts degree in sociology. Teri worked for Nationwide Insurance in Columbus, Ohio and later...
Charles F. Burns Sr., age 98, of Kent, died on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at his home. Charles was born August 8, 1920 in Little Rock, AR to Blan W. and Virginia Blue-Burns. He was a member of Union Baptist Church in Kent. Charles was a veteran of the Army serving during World War II. He is survived by wife,...
James E. "Jim" Nash passed away September 17, 2018 at home with his family around him. He was born March 10, 1936 in Ravenna and has lived in the Kent-Ravenna area his entire life. Jim retired from Sta-Warm Electric Co. in Ravenna in 2000 after 33 years of employment. He was a long-time member of Faith Lutheran Church in Kent...
Howard P. Huebner, age 81, of Stow, died on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Akron City Hospital. Howard was born June 30, 1937 in Cleveland, to Louis and Tracy Kellner Huebner. He is survived by children, Barb (Paul) Kelly, Howard (Barb) Huebner Jr., Betsy Williams, Buddy (Denise) Huebner, Stephen (Peggy) Huebner; grandchildren, Jennifer (Chad) Firth, Sara (Craig) Sinex, Erin (Josh)...
Robert B. Arnold, M. D., 86 of Hudson, Ohio, formerly a 50 year resident of Kent, died Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at his home. Robert B. Arnold was born April 1, 1932 in Dayton Ohio, the son of Dr. James and Mary Ellen (Brower) Arnold. Growing up and graduating high school in Lebanon Ohio, he received his Bachelor's in 1954...
Thelma Ruth Leppo (Waddell) passed from this life on September 11, 2018. She was born on April 2, 1929 and was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Mabel Waddell, her brother Joe and her sister Dorothy. She is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Richard and their five children, Dale (Cindy), Lee (Sharon), Larry (Michelle), Linda...
Janice John, 99, of Kent, passed away peacefully at home, Monday September 10, 2018. She was known to family and friends as "Grad," pronounced "Grahd," a name given by her granddaughter Cindy learning to say grandma. This affectionate name for Janice has remained for 40 years. She was born June 25, 1919 in Akron to George W. and Katie Doll...
Albert H. Smith Jr., 95, of Kent, died Sunday, September 9, 2018, at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born August 23, 1923 in Adena, OH to Albert H. and Elizabeth (Hall) Smith. Albert retired after 31 years at Morse Controls in Hudson. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Kent for over 60 years, its...
Jane Ann Flower, 90, of Hudson Road, Kent, died Saturday, September 1, 2018, at University Hospital in Ravenna. Her last years were spent at Stow Glen Retirement Village in Stow, Ohio. Jane Ann was born February 29, 1928 in Kent to Bob and Marie (Hall) Redmond. A lifelong resident of Kent, she was a graduate of Roosevelt High School. Jane...
Robert Lewis Hilton, 92, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018 from natural causes. Bob was born June 26, 1926 in Shinnston, West Virginia to Blanch and Charles Hilton. He interrupted his senior year of high school to enter the Navy June 3, 1943, in order to help his family financially. He was stationed on the U.S.S. Register Destroyer Escort in...
Joseph Edwin Creary Jr., 81, of Kent, died Friday, August 24, 2018, at his home. He was born March 5, 1937 in Kent to Joseph Edwin and Margaret (Peters) Creary. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He retired from Martin Wheel in Tallmadge. He is survived by his wife, Donna (Messersmith); sister, Rosemarie Green of Florida; and nieces and nephews....
Betsy Julia Page, 68, of Kent, died peacefully in the presence of friends at the Woodlands at Robinson in Ravenna Wednesday, August 22, 2018. Betsy was a life long educator and spent the last 22 years teaching at Kent State University. She will be missed by her work colleagues and students. Betsy was a member of Kent State University Newman...
Kevin James Friedman, loving son, inspirational brother, and comforting uncle was born October 2, 1959, and joined his parents W. Harry and Catherine Friedman in eternal rest on August 20, 2018. Kevin will forever be missed by brothers, Harry W. (Susan) of Ravenna, Steve (Cindy) of Ravenna, and Greg (Becky) of Amherst; sisters, Doris (Joe) Slade of Massillon, Betty Warnick...
Amanda Paige Way, 49, went home to the Lord on August 19, 2018. She was the beloved daughter of Robert and Patricia Way. She is survived by her parents; brothers, Roger (Laura) and Eric (Gwen); nephew, Ryan; and niece, Jessica. Amanda was a graduate of Happy Day schools. She participated at the local and state level in the Special Olympics....
Charles A. Hartley, 95, of Kent, died Friday, August 17, 2018, at The Briarwood in Stow. He was born January 13, 1923 in Kent to Claude M. and Kathryn (Kane) Hartley. He was a veteran of the Army during World War II. He worked as a mechanic for the Erie Railroad, Lampson and Sessions, and Davey Compressor. In the 1920's...
Josephine N. LeRoy, 90, of Brady Lake, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018, at her home. She was born September 9, 1927 in Kent to Peter and Theresa (Filomena) DeCapito. She will be remembered most for her love of her children, grandchildren, and her home. She is survived by her daughters, Tina (Michael) Downs of Stow, Elzada (Bill) Rowe of...
Jeri Baird (Geraldine L. Horvath) of Kent, Ohio passed away on August 10, 2018 with her family by her side. Jeri was born September 15, 1942. She was a proud life-long resident of Kent. She will be remembered lovingly by her husband, James Baird of Kent; daughters, Lori (Jim) Stone of Fairlawn and Julie (Jonathan) Fisher of Kent and Los...
Scott Alden Hershiser passed from this earthly life on August 9, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 15, 1962 to William and Sally Hershiser, who survive him. He is also survived by his loving wife, Penny, sister, Susan (Glenn) Adair, nephews Zachary and Ross Adair, step-son Scott Mitchell, step-daughter Tara (Rob) Palladino, mother-in-law Judith Pfaff, step-grandchildren...
It is with great sadness that the family of Bill announces his passing after a long battle with cancer at the age of 68. Born December 21,1949 to William J. and Anne Bush nee:Vitas in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the loving brother of Diane Dobek (Dan), Lynn Martinis (Dean), Cherished Uncle of Daniele Ibrahim (Steve), Diana Mousoulias (Greg), Dea Steinmetz...
Jane E. Auld of Kent, Ohio, died August 5, she was 79. Jane was the only daughter of Dr. William S. and Bernice Cole Evans of Smithfield, Ohio. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Thomas, and children, Evan Thomas of Kent, Caitlin Jane Livingston, (Geoff) of Arlington, Virginia and one granddaughter, Soleil Maya Livingston with whom she...
Esther (Teri) Smart Monteith peacefully passed away at home in Kent, Ohio on September 19, 2018. She was born in Columbus, Ohio to Louis Edwin and Esther John Hephzibah (Guthery) Smart on July 21, 1930. She graduated from Oberlin College in 1952 with a Bachelor's of Arts degree in sociology. Teri worked for Nationwide Insurance in Columbus, Ohio and later...
Charles F. Burns Sr., age 98, of Kent, died on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at his home. Charles was born August 8, 1920 in Little Rock, AR to Blan W. and Virginia Blue-Burns. He was a member of Union Baptist Church in Kent. Charles was a veteran of the Army serving during World War II. He is survived by wife,...
James E. "Jim" Nash passed away September 17, 2018 at home with his family around him. He was born March 10, 1936 in Ravenna and has lived in the Kent-Ravenna area his entire life. Jim retired from Sta-Warm Electric Co. in Ravenna in 2000 after 33 years of employment. He was a long-time member of Faith Lutheran Church in Kent...
Howard P. Huebner, age 81, of Stow, died on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Akron City Hospital. Howard was born June 30, 1937 in Cleveland, to Louis and Tracy Kellner Huebner. He is survived by children, Barb (Paul) Kelly, Howard (Barb) Huebner Jr., Betsy Williams, Buddy (Denise) Huebner, Stephen (Peggy) Huebner; grandchildren, Jennifer (Chad) Firth, Sara (Craig) Sinex, Erin (Josh)...
Robert B. Arnold, M. D., 86 of Hudson, Ohio, formerly a 50 year resident of Kent, died Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at his home. Robert B. Arnold was born April 1, 1932 in Dayton Ohio, the son of Dr. James and Mary Ellen (Brower) Arnold. Growing up and graduating high school in Lebanon Ohio, he received his Bachelor's in 1954...
Thelma Ruth Leppo (Waddell) passed from this life on September 11, 2018. She was born on April 2, 1929 and was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Mabel Waddell, her brother Joe and her sister Dorothy. She is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Richard and their five children, Dale (Cindy), Lee (Sharon), Larry (Michelle), Linda...
Janice John, 99, of Kent, passed away peacefully at home, Monday September 10, 2018. She was known to family and friends as "Grad," pronounced "Grahd," a name given by her granddaughter Cindy learning to say grandma. This affectionate name for Janice has remained for 40 years. She was born June 25, 1919 in Akron to George W. and Katie Doll...
Albert H. Smith Jr., 95, of Kent, died Sunday, September 9, 2018, at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born August 23, 1923 in Adena, OH to Albert H. and Elizabeth (Hall) Smith. Albert retired after 31 years at Morse Controls in Hudson. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Kent for over 60 years, its...
Jane Ann Flower, 90, of Hudson Road, Kent, died Saturday, September 1, 2018, at University Hospital in Ravenna. Her last years were spent at Stow Glen Retirement Village in Stow, Ohio. Jane Ann was born February 29, 1928 in Kent to Bob and Marie (Hall) Redmond. A lifelong resident of Kent, she was a graduate of Roosevelt High School. Jane...
Robert Lewis Hilton, 92, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018 from natural causes. Bob was born June 26, 1926 in Shinnston, West Virginia to Blanch and Charles Hilton. He interrupted his senior year of high school to enter the Navy June 3, 1943, in order to help his family financially. He was stationed on the U.S.S. Register Destroyer Escort in...
Joseph Edwin Creary Jr., 81, of Kent, died Friday, August 24, 2018, at his home. He was born March 5, 1937 in Kent to Joseph Edwin and Margaret (Peters) Creary. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He retired from Martin Wheel in Tallmadge. He is survived by his wife, Donna (Messersmith); sister, Rosemarie Green of Florida; and nieces and nephews....
Betsy Julia Page, 68, of Kent, died peacefully in the presence of friends at the Woodlands at Robinson in Ravenna Wednesday, August 22, 2018. Betsy was a life long educator and spent the last 22 years teaching at Kent State University. She will be missed by her work colleagues and students. Betsy was a member of Kent State University Newman...
Kevin James Friedman, loving son, inspirational brother, and comforting uncle was born October 2, 1959, and joined his parents W. Harry and Catherine Friedman in eternal rest on August 20, 2018. Kevin will forever be missed by brothers, Harry W. (Susan) of Ravenna, Steve (Cindy) of Ravenna, and Greg (Becky) of Amherst; sisters, Doris (Joe) Slade of Massillon, Betty Warnick...
Amanda Paige Way, 49, went home to the Lord on August 19, 2018. She was the beloved daughter of Robert and Patricia Way. She is survived by her parents; brothers, Roger (Laura) and Eric (Gwen); nephew, Ryan; and niece, Jessica. Amanda was a graduate of Happy Day schools. She participated at the local and state level in the Special Olympics....
Charles A. Hartley, 95, of Kent, died Friday, August 17, 2018, at The Briarwood in Stow. He was born January 13, 1923 in Kent to Claude M. and Kathryn (Kane) Hartley. He was a veteran of the Army during World War II. He worked as a mechanic for the Erie Railroad, Lampson and Sessions, and Davey Compressor. In the 1920's...
Josephine N. LeRoy, 90, of Brady Lake, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018, at her home. She was born September 9, 1927 in Kent to Peter and Theresa (Filomena) DeCapito. She will be remembered most for her love of her children, grandchildren, and her home. She is survived by her daughters, Tina (Michael) Downs of Stow, Elzada (Bill) Rowe of...
Jeri Baird (Geraldine L. Horvath) of Kent, Ohio passed away on August 10, 2018 with her family by her side. Jeri was born September 15, 1942. She was a proud life-long resident of Kent. She will be remembered lovingly by her husband, James Baird of Kent; daughters, Lori (Jim) Stone of Fairlawn and Julie (Jonathan) Fisher of Kent and Los...
Scott Alden Hershiser passed from this earthly life on August 9, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 15, 1962 to William and Sally Hershiser, who survive him. He is also survived by his loving wife, Penny, sister, Susan (Glenn) Adair, nephews Zachary and Ross Adair, step-son Scott Mitchell, step-daughter Tara (Rob) Palladino, mother-in-law Judith Pfaff, step-grandchildren...
It is with great sadness that the family of Bill announces his passing after a long battle with cancer at the age of 68. Born December 21,1949 to William J. and Anne Bush nee:Vitas in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the loving brother of Diane Dobek (Dan), Lynn Martinis (Dean), Cherished Uncle of Daniele Ibrahim (Steve), Diana Mousoulias (Greg), Dea Steinmetz...
Jane E. Auld of Kent, Ohio, died August 5, she was 79. Jane was the only daughter of Dr. William S. and Bernice Cole Evans of Smithfield, Ohio. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Thomas, and children, Evan Thomas of Kent, Caitlin Jane Livingston, (Geoff) of Arlington, Virginia and one granddaughter, Soleil Maya Livingston with whom she...