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Joseph Edwin Creary
Aug 24, 2018
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
Aug 22, 2018
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 Friedman
Aug 20, 2018
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
Aug 19, 2018
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
Aug 17, 2018
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 Leroy
Aug 16, 2018
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...
Geraldine Lynn Baird
Aug 10, 2018
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 A. Hershiser
Aug 9, 2018
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...
William T. Bush
Aug 9, 2018
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 Evans Auld
Aug 5, 2018
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...
Tony T. Battaglia
Jul 31, 2018
Anthony T. 'Tony' Battaglia, 89, of Kent, died Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at his home. He was born August 22, 1928 in Kent, to Nick L. and Providenza (Puleo) Battaglia. He was the owner of Kent Produce and Nick Battaglia & Sons Greenhouse for many years. Tony enjoyed and devoted all of his time to his family. A hard working...
William Allan Mcmullen
Jul 28, 2018
William McMullen, 60, of Brady Lake, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 28, 2018, after a courageous 16 months battle with cancer. He was born June 30, 1958 in Ravenna, to Walter and Connie (Grafton) McMullen. Bill lived in Ohio for most of his life while living in California for a short time. Bill started roofing...
Frances Barnby
Jul 27, 2018
Frances Barnby, 92, of Kent, died Friday, July 27, 2018, at Altercare of Brimfield. She was born September 15, 1925 in Akron, OH to the late Joe and Sophie Kalinowski. She is survived by her grandson, Tim Barnby of Lee's Summit, MO, grandson Chuck Dague and granddaughter Tina Hardin of Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, George...
Shirley J. Graham
Jul 25, 2018
Shirley J. Kuzio Graham, 72, of Kent, formerly of West Middlesex, PA, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Tidewell Hospice in Sarasota, FL. Shirley was born in Sharon, PA on March 28, 1946, a daughter of Michael and Helen Hnida Kuzio. She was a 1964 graduate of West Middlesex High School. She received a bachelor's degree in 1968...
Steven Paul Andrei
Jul 22, 2018
Steven Paul Andrei, 50, of Ravenna, died Sunday, July 22, 2018, at UH Portage Medical Center. He was born July 28, 1967 in Ravenna, to Carl and Carole Jean (Jakubec) Andrei. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ravenna. Steve was an avid body builder and was a repeat winner of the Mr. Ohio Bodybuilding title. During...
Keith Carol Olear
Jul 21, 2018
Keith Carol Olear, 71, of Cuyahoga Falls, died Saturday, July 21, 2018, at Woodlands at Robinson. He was born December 17, 1946 in Akron, to John and Vida (Roberts) Olear. Keith was a veteran of the Army during the Vietnam war. He loved to hunt and enjoyed the great outdoors. He is survived by sister, Karen (David) McMillion of Kent;...
Eula A. Lane
Jul 19, 2018
Eula Mae Lane, 86, of Brimfield, died Thursday, July 19, 2018, at Brookdale of Ravenna. She was born November 7, 1931 in Cowen, WV to Jonas and Nellie (Swecker) Atkinson. She had been a member of the United Methodist Church of Aurora and past president of its Women's Association. She retired in 1997 as a Children's Librarian with the Cuyahoga...
Henry A. Walker
Jul 17, 2018
Henry A. Walker, age 80, of Kent, Ohio died July 17, 2018 at Hospice of the Western Reserve in Medina. He was born June 21, 1938 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was a graduate of Edgewood high school in Ashtabula, and Kent State University, where he earned a Master's degree in English. He was a student at the Arts Student League...
W. Scott James
Jul 15, 2018
W. Scott James, 58, of Kent, died Sunday, July 15, 2018, at Kent Healthcare Center. He was born March 25, 1960 in Cuyahoga Falls, to the late Doy B. and Edna (Luzader) James. He is survived by his son, Brandon Moore of Kent; sisters, Debbie (Jimmy) Winning of Kent, and Robin James of Kent; and many loving nieces and nephews....
Bobby J. Adams
Jul 15, 2018
Bobby J. Adams, 79, of Ravenna passed away on July 15, 2018 after a brief illness. She was born December 4, 1938, to the late Robert and Juanita (Cook) Helton in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Bobby married John Adams of Dawson, Pennsylvania. She lived most of her life in Warren, Ohio where she raised her daughter and three sons. She...
Joseph Edwin Creary
Aug 24, 2018
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
Aug 22, 2018
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 Friedman
Aug 20, 2018
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
Aug 19, 2018
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
Aug 17, 2018
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 Leroy
Aug 16, 2018
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...
Geraldine Lynn Baird
Aug 10, 2018
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 A. Hershiser
Aug 9, 2018
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...
William T. Bush
Aug 9, 2018
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 Evans Auld
Aug 5, 2018
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...
Tony T. Battaglia
Jul 31, 2018
Anthony T. 'Tony' Battaglia, 89, of Kent, died Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at his home. He was born August 22, 1928 in Kent, to Nick L. and Providenza (Puleo) Battaglia. He was the owner of Kent Produce and Nick Battaglia & Sons Greenhouse for many years. Tony enjoyed and devoted all of his time to his family. A hard working...
William Allan Mcmullen
Jul 28, 2018
William McMullen, 60, of Brady Lake, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 28, 2018, after a courageous 16 months battle with cancer. He was born June 30, 1958 in Ravenna, to Walter and Connie (Grafton) McMullen. Bill lived in Ohio for most of his life while living in California for a short time. Bill started roofing...
Frances Barnby
Jul 27, 2018
Frances Barnby, 92, of Kent, died Friday, July 27, 2018, at Altercare of Brimfield. She was born September 15, 1925 in Akron, OH to the late Joe and Sophie Kalinowski. She is survived by her grandson, Tim Barnby of Lee's Summit, MO, grandson Chuck Dague and granddaughter Tina Hardin of Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, George...
Shirley J. Graham
Jul 25, 2018
Shirley J. Kuzio Graham, 72, of Kent, formerly of West Middlesex, PA, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Tidewell Hospice in Sarasota, FL. Shirley was born in Sharon, PA on March 28, 1946, a daughter of Michael and Helen Hnida Kuzio. She was a 1964 graduate of West Middlesex High School. She received a bachelor's degree in 1968...
Steven Paul Andrei
Jul 22, 2018
Steven Paul Andrei, 50, of Ravenna, died Sunday, July 22, 2018, at UH Portage Medical Center. He was born July 28, 1967 in Ravenna, to Carl and Carole Jean (Jakubec) Andrei. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ravenna. Steve was an avid body builder and was a repeat winner of the Mr. Ohio Bodybuilding title. During...
Keith Carol Olear
Jul 21, 2018
Keith Carol Olear, 71, of Cuyahoga Falls, died Saturday, July 21, 2018, at Woodlands at Robinson. He was born December 17, 1946 in Akron, to John and Vida (Roberts) Olear. Keith was a veteran of the Army during the Vietnam war. He loved to hunt and enjoyed the great outdoors. He is survived by sister, Karen (David) McMillion of Kent;...
Eula A. Lane
Jul 19, 2018
Eula Mae Lane, 86, of Brimfield, died Thursday, July 19, 2018, at Brookdale of Ravenna. She was born November 7, 1931 in Cowen, WV to Jonas and Nellie (Swecker) Atkinson. She had been a member of the United Methodist Church of Aurora and past president of its Women's Association. She retired in 1997 as a Children's Librarian with the Cuyahoga...
Henry A. Walker
Jul 17, 2018
Henry A. Walker, age 80, of Kent, Ohio died July 17, 2018 at Hospice of the Western Reserve in Medina. He was born June 21, 1938 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was a graduate of Edgewood high school in Ashtabula, and Kent State University, where he earned a Master's degree in English. He was a student at the Arts Student League...
W. Scott James
Jul 15, 2018
W. Scott James, 58, of Kent, died Sunday, July 15, 2018, at Kent Healthcare Center. He was born March 25, 1960 in Cuyahoga Falls, to the late Doy B. and Edna (Luzader) James. He is survived by his son, Brandon Moore of Kent; sisters, Debbie (Jimmy) Winning of Kent, and Robin James of Kent; and many loving nieces and nephews....
Bobby J. Adams
Jul 15, 2018
Bobby J. Adams, 79, of Ravenna passed away on July 15, 2018 after a brief illness. She was born December 4, 1938, to the late Robert and Juanita (Cook) Helton in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Bobby married John Adams of Dawson, Pennsylvania. She lived most of her life in Warren, Ohio where she raised her daughter and three sons. She...
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