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James Benjamin Cowgill, 65, of Kent, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at his home in Twin Lakes. He was born October 7, 1952 in Barnesville, to James Burris and Mary Lou (Skinner) Cowgill. He was a 1970 graduate of Cambridge High School where he cultivated his love for sports as a member of the men's basketball, track...
Marcia Patterson, 72, of Akron, died Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at Western Reserve Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls. She was born September 12, 1945 in Akron, to the late Harry and Marian Hersman. She is survived by son, Bill Patterson Jr. of Akron; daughter, Michelle (Steve) Sibbio of Ravenna; granddaughter, Tatianna Patterson of Akron; grandsons, Travare McGregor of Akron, Trevioun Patterson...
John W. 'Jack' Hurd, 83, of Kent, died peacefully Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born October 5, 1934 in Warren, to Herbert E. and Eloise (Cain) Hurd. He was a veteran of the Army serving in Korea. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Kent for 70 years and...
Raymond Brian Talbert, 74, of Streetsboro, died Friday, March 9, 2018, at Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland. He was born July 17, 1943 in Pittsburgh, PA to Henry A. and Clara (Wheelock) Talbert. He is survived by his wife, Sandra (Smith) Talbert; sons, Brian H. Talbert of Pleasanton, Dan (Jill) Talbert of Allison Park, PA, Ken Allen of Akron, Keith...
Joan A. Hunt, 76, of Ravenna, died Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at UH Portage Medical Center. She was born January 17, 1942 in Kent to Robert and Stella (Kline) Long. She was a member of the Salvation Army and had been a nurse's aide at Robinson Memorial Hospital. She is survived by nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death...
Robert Allen Fisher, 65, of Kent, died Sunday, March 4, 2018, at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. He was born June 18, 1952 in Akron, to the late Adam and Rita (Gardner) Fisher. He is survived by his wife, LouAnna (Sarrach) Fisher; step-daughter, Roxanne (Darren) Mihalus of Litchfield; several nephews; sister, Karen (Randy) Varesco of Bethany Beach, DE. He...
Gloria Jean Farkash, 74, of Kent, passed Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at Altercare of Brimfield. She was born June 4, 1943 in Cleveland, to William and Jean C. (Peltz) Petrides. She enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening and her Fairy garden was her joy. Gloria loved bowling, bunko and dinners with her girlfriends. She was a model wife to her husband,...
Shirley Casamento, 83, of Kent, died Tuesday, February 27, 2018, at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. She was born October 22, 1934 in Akron, OH to Kyle and May (Hawk) Gilley. She is survived by her husband, Joseph A. Casamento, whom she married on 01/02/1959; daughter, Connie (Dave) Sabo of Rootstown; grandson, Kyle (Nicole Brugmann) Sabo of Rootstown, and...
MARILYN FAIN APSELOFF, 83 Children's Literature Author and Scholar Marilyn Fain Apseloff of Kent, Ohio, died Thursday evening, February 22, 2018, at the age of 83, with family by her side. Marilyn Fain Apseloff was an internationally recognized expert in children's literature. At Kent State University she advanced from the position of part-time instructor to full professor in the English...
On Monday, February 19, 2018, Craig Allan Tatton, of Kent, completed his earthly mission. His grace-filled, beautiful spirit and loving heart were ours for a time that seems all too brief, and his loss was quite unexpected. The truth is that his light simply became too bright, too beautiful, to be contained in earthly form. His radiance will now illuminate...
Charles "Chuck" McBride, 74, of Kent, died Wednesday, February 14, 2018, at his home in Kent surrounded by family. He was born September 17, 1943 in Ravenna to Gerald and Rose (Stadler) McBride. He was a veteran of the Army during the Vietnam war. Worked for the City of Kent for 34 years. He is survived by his wife, Nancy...
Jean (Greer) Sisson, 89, of Kent, died Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at Arbors At Streetsboro. She was born May 23, 1928 in Kent, at the Jadots Maternity Home, to Redmond and Ruth (Gibson) Greer. She was the longest serving member of the United Church of Christ of Kent. Jean was a member of Ravenna Chapter Order of the Eastern Star,...
Leon Fenstermacher, 104, joined his Heavenly Father on February 13, 2018. He was born in Fowler, Colorado, on March 17, 1913, the son of Leon Walsh and Ruth Marie (Fisher) Fenstermacher. The family relocated to Columbus, Ohio. Leon graduated from The Ohio State University in 1935 receiving a B.S. degree in Finance and Banking and a N.S.A. Commission. He was...
Carol A. Grams, 74, of Streetsboro, died Monday, February 12, 2018, at her home in Streetsboro. She was born April 12, 1943 in Clinton, IA to the late Larry and Betty J. (Gonnerman) Foster. She was a member of St. Patrick Church in Kent and Portage Parkinson Group. She is survived by her husband, Ronald Grams, whom she married on...
John C. Estep III, resident of Kent, passed away following an illness on February 12, 2018. John was born February 16, 1972. John was a loving husband and father - his son was the light of his life. He was an avid sports fan always eager to share his enthusiasm with family and friends. John enjoyed expressing his generosity by...
Mary Alice "Mitzie" Lenzo, of Kent, was born December 14, 1934 to Edward and Elizabeth Sawyer. She was the second youngest of nine children and she grew up to become a woman of great faith. Mitzie attended Kent State University, and then went on to enjoy a career in education. Her first position was as a teacher of the hearing-impaired...
Pamela J. Yerich, 55, of Kent, died Friday, February 9, 2018. She was born April 18, 1962 in Bakersfield, CA; moving to Lorain County as a child she attended Midview H.S. in Grafton. Pam was a dedicated employee of Walmart for 25 years, a loyal Browns & Indians fan and a lover of animals; especially her dog Bennie. She was...
After a long and wonderful life filled with family and love, Jeanette (Antonelli) Felton of Rootstown passed peacefully in her sleep on February 4, 2018. Jeanette was born March 23, 1935 to Julia and Ascenzo Antonelli of Kent, OH. She attended Kent City Schools and growing up was a faithful member of St. Patrick's Church of Kent. On June 1,...
Neita C. Griggy, 96, of Kent, died Tuesday, January 30th, 2018, at Altercare of Brimfield. She was born April 20th, 1921 in Wilkes-Barre, PA to the late Ira and Julia (Penrose) Starsil. Neita was a retail clerk at Fisher Brothers Dry Goods. She is survived by her son, Jack Griggy; step-grandsons, Michael Bauman, and B.J. Bauman. She was preceded in...
Albert B."Jack" Arrington, 90, of Munroe Falls, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2018, at Mulberry Gardens Retirement and Assisted Living Center. He was born February 6, 1927 in Bluefield, VA to Albert D. and Trusby L. (Matthews) Arrington. Jack enjoyed woodworking, working in his garage and yard, ballroom dancing, and bowling. He also loved travelling, especially on cruises with...
James Benjamin Cowgill, 65, of Kent, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at his home in Twin Lakes. He was born October 7, 1952 in Barnesville, to James Burris and Mary Lou (Skinner) Cowgill. He was a 1970 graduate of Cambridge High School where he cultivated his love for sports as a member of the men's basketball, track...
Marcia Patterson, 72, of Akron, died Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at Western Reserve Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls. She was born September 12, 1945 in Akron, to the late Harry and Marian Hersman. She is survived by son, Bill Patterson Jr. of Akron; daughter, Michelle (Steve) Sibbio of Ravenna; granddaughter, Tatianna Patterson of Akron; grandsons, Travare McGregor of Akron, Trevioun Patterson...
John W. 'Jack' Hurd, 83, of Kent, died peacefully Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born October 5, 1934 in Warren, to Herbert E. and Eloise (Cain) Hurd. He was a veteran of the Army serving in Korea. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Kent for 70 years and...
Raymond Brian Talbert, 74, of Streetsboro, died Friday, March 9, 2018, at Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland. He was born July 17, 1943 in Pittsburgh, PA to Henry A. and Clara (Wheelock) Talbert. He is survived by his wife, Sandra (Smith) Talbert; sons, Brian H. Talbert of Pleasanton, Dan (Jill) Talbert of Allison Park, PA, Ken Allen of Akron, Keith...
Joan A. Hunt, 76, of Ravenna, died Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at UH Portage Medical Center. She was born January 17, 1942 in Kent to Robert and Stella (Kline) Long. She was a member of the Salvation Army and had been a nurse's aide at Robinson Memorial Hospital. She is survived by nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death...
Robert Allen Fisher, 65, of Kent, died Sunday, March 4, 2018, at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. He was born June 18, 1952 in Akron, to the late Adam and Rita (Gardner) Fisher. He is survived by his wife, LouAnna (Sarrach) Fisher; step-daughter, Roxanne (Darren) Mihalus of Litchfield; several nephews; sister, Karen (Randy) Varesco of Bethany Beach, DE. He...
Gloria Jean Farkash, 74, of Kent, passed Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at Altercare of Brimfield. She was born June 4, 1943 in Cleveland, to William and Jean C. (Peltz) Petrides. She enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening and her Fairy garden was her joy. Gloria loved bowling, bunko and dinners with her girlfriends. She was a model wife to her husband,...
Shirley Casamento, 83, of Kent, died Tuesday, February 27, 2018, at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. She was born October 22, 1934 in Akron, OH to Kyle and May (Hawk) Gilley. She is survived by her husband, Joseph A. Casamento, whom she married on 01/02/1959; daughter, Connie (Dave) Sabo of Rootstown; grandson, Kyle (Nicole Brugmann) Sabo of Rootstown, and...
MARILYN FAIN APSELOFF, 83 Children's Literature Author and Scholar Marilyn Fain Apseloff of Kent, Ohio, died Thursday evening, February 22, 2018, at the age of 83, with family by her side. Marilyn Fain Apseloff was an internationally recognized expert in children's literature. At Kent State University she advanced from the position of part-time instructor to full professor in the English...
On Monday, February 19, 2018, Craig Allan Tatton, of Kent, completed his earthly mission. His grace-filled, beautiful spirit and loving heart were ours for a time that seems all too brief, and his loss was quite unexpected. The truth is that his light simply became too bright, too beautiful, to be contained in earthly form. His radiance will now illuminate...
Charles "Chuck" McBride, 74, of Kent, died Wednesday, February 14, 2018, at his home in Kent surrounded by family. He was born September 17, 1943 in Ravenna to Gerald and Rose (Stadler) McBride. He was a veteran of the Army during the Vietnam war. Worked for the City of Kent for 34 years. He is survived by his wife, Nancy...
Jean (Greer) Sisson, 89, of Kent, died Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at Arbors At Streetsboro. She was born May 23, 1928 in Kent, at the Jadots Maternity Home, to Redmond and Ruth (Gibson) Greer. She was the longest serving member of the United Church of Christ of Kent. Jean was a member of Ravenna Chapter Order of the Eastern Star,...
Leon Fenstermacher, 104, joined his Heavenly Father on February 13, 2018. He was born in Fowler, Colorado, on March 17, 1913, the son of Leon Walsh and Ruth Marie (Fisher) Fenstermacher. The family relocated to Columbus, Ohio. Leon graduated from The Ohio State University in 1935 receiving a B.S. degree in Finance and Banking and a N.S.A. Commission. He was...
Carol A. Grams, 74, of Streetsboro, died Monday, February 12, 2018, at her home in Streetsboro. She was born April 12, 1943 in Clinton, IA to the late Larry and Betty J. (Gonnerman) Foster. She was a member of St. Patrick Church in Kent and Portage Parkinson Group. She is survived by her husband, Ronald Grams, whom she married on...
John C. Estep III, resident of Kent, passed away following an illness on February 12, 2018. John was born February 16, 1972. John was a loving husband and father - his son was the light of his life. He was an avid sports fan always eager to share his enthusiasm with family and friends. John enjoyed expressing his generosity by...
Mary Alice "Mitzie" Lenzo, of Kent, was born December 14, 1934 to Edward and Elizabeth Sawyer. She was the second youngest of nine children and she grew up to become a woman of great faith. Mitzie attended Kent State University, and then went on to enjoy a career in education. Her first position was as a teacher of the hearing-impaired...
Pamela J. Yerich, 55, of Kent, died Friday, February 9, 2018. She was born April 18, 1962 in Bakersfield, CA; moving to Lorain County as a child she attended Midview H.S. in Grafton. Pam was a dedicated employee of Walmart for 25 years, a loyal Browns & Indians fan and a lover of animals; especially her dog Bennie. She was...
After a long and wonderful life filled with family and love, Jeanette (Antonelli) Felton of Rootstown passed peacefully in her sleep on February 4, 2018. Jeanette was born March 23, 1935 to Julia and Ascenzo Antonelli of Kent, OH. She attended Kent City Schools and growing up was a faithful member of St. Patrick's Church of Kent. On June 1,...
Neita C. Griggy, 96, of Kent, died Tuesday, January 30th, 2018, at Altercare of Brimfield. She was born April 20th, 1921 in Wilkes-Barre, PA to the late Ira and Julia (Penrose) Starsil. Neita was a retail clerk at Fisher Brothers Dry Goods. She is survived by her son, Jack Griggy; step-grandsons, Michael Bauman, and B.J. Bauman. She was preceded in...
Albert B."Jack" Arrington, 90, of Munroe Falls, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2018, at Mulberry Gardens Retirement and Assisted Living Center. He was born February 6, 1927 in Bluefield, VA to Albert D. and Trusby L. (Matthews) Arrington. Jack enjoyed woodworking, working in his garage and yard, ballroom dancing, and bowling. He also loved travelling, especially on cruises with...