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Amy M. Harmon Crookston

Amy M. Harmon Crookston

Jan 26, 2018

Amy M. (Harmon) Crookston, 44, of Akron, died Friday, January 26, 2018 after a lengthy illness. She was born September 23, 1973 in Ravenna, to the late Marvin C. and Lois Dorine (Shellhorn) Harmon. She is survived by her daughter, Rane Crookston of Akron; brothers, David (Missy) Harmon of Brimfield, Mark (Linda) Harmon of Stow, and Scott Harmon of Wintersville....

Patricia  A. Gandee

Patricia A. Gandee

Jan 22, 2018

Patricia Allen Gandee, 58, our dearly beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend to all she touched, of Randolph Township, passed away on Monday, January 22nd, 2018, after a long and courageous 6 year battle with breast cancer. She was born May 23rd, 1959 in Akron, to William Charles and Dorothy Ann (Thomas) Allen. Patty, "PJ", worked 30 years...

Richard  Williams Gressard

Richard Williams Gressard

Jan 20, 2018

Richard Williams Gressard of Kent, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018 after a short illness. He was born July 18, 1952 to William M and Margaret Fageol Gressard and was a graduate of Kent State University High School and Kent State University. He was president and owner of The Tavern At Twin Lakes for the past 30 years. It was...

Jerry Evans

Jerry Evans

Jan 19, 2018

Jerry Evans, 84, of Millersburg, died Friday, January 19, 2018, at Pomerene Hospital in Millersburg. He was born June 10, 1933 in Belmont County, to Daniel L. and Georgianna (McMillen) Evans. He was a veteran of the Army during the Korean War. He is survived by sister, Kathryn Lucken of Kent; brother-in-law, Robert Wingard of Kent. He was preceded in...

Kenneth  Gordon Bellamy,

Kenneth Gordon Bellamy,

Jan 17, 2018

Kenneth Gordon Bellamy, 73, of St. Petersburg, FL, died Wednesday, January 17th, 2018, at Akron General Hospital in Akron. He was born July 12th, 1944 in Gadsden, AL to James Bellamy and Martha (Tidwell) McCutcheon. He proudly served his country as a member of The United States Army 101st Airborne. He is survived by his sons, Kenneth Gordon (Monica) Bellamy...

Louis  Anthony Penzera

Louis Anthony Penzera

Jan 15, 2018

Louis Anthony Penzera, 76, of Rootstown, died Monday, January 15, 2018, at UH Portage Medical Center. He was born October 5, 1941 in Greensburg, PA to Anthony and Mary (Emanuel) Penzera. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and his Harley's. Louie loved to travel and spend time with his family. He loved to play the guitar and was a member of...

Judy  A. Terleckyj

Judy A. Terleckyj

Jan 13, 2018

Judy A. Terleckyj, 64, of Kent, died Saturday, January 13th, 2018, at Akron City Hospital Medical Center in Akron. She was born September 2nd, 1953 in Hohenwald, TN to Moultrie and Tommye (Mathis) Hendrix. She is survived by her husband, Walter Terleckyj; son, James (Maria) Terleckyj; daughter, Iwanka Terleckyj of Kent; granddaughter, Lydia Terleckyj of Kent; grandsons, Anthony Terleckyj of...

Miwako K. 'Mix' Cooperrider

Miwako K. 'Mix' Cooperrider

Jan 6, 2018

Miwako ("Mix") Cooperrider, 88, of Kent, Ohio, passed away January 6, 2018 at University Hospital Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. Miwako was born August 21, 1929, in Hilo, Hawaii, the fifth of six children to Kyosuke and Teiko (Saita) Kunimura, both of whom were born and raised in Japan. She attended Hilo Union Elementary School, Hilo Intermediate School, and graduated...

Diane  Lynn Thompson

Diane Lynn Thompson

Jan 5, 2018

Diane Lynn Thompson, 76, of Stow, died Friday, January 5, 2018, at Select Specialty Hospital after a brief illness. She was born May 4, 1941 in Ravenna, to Rocco J. and Helen L. (Meeker) Filomena. Diane owned and operated West View Hair Salon in Kent for many years. She also taught cosmetology at the beauty School in Cuyahoga Falls and...

Ruth  L. Beyers

Ruth L. Beyers

Jan 3, 2018

Ruth L. Beyers, 94, of Brimfield, died Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at her home. She was born May 1, 1923 in Akron to Clarence Elwood and Lula Mae (Hollen) Slaubaugh. She was a 1941 graduate of Akron's James A. Garfield High School and took business courses at Hammel Business School. She worked as a bookkeeper for both Goodyear and Firestone...

Matthew  Michael Downs

Matthew Michael Downs

Jan 1, 2018

Matthew Michael Downs, 27, of Kent, died unexpectedly Monday, January 1, 2018. He was born April 9, 1990 in Akron to Michael and Tina (LeRoy) Downs. Matthew was employed by Downs Septic and Drain, Inc. in Peninsula. He was a former member of the Western Reserve Indian Guides. He was a lover of everything Legos and Simpsons; and an avid...

Jon Jeffrey "Jeff" Stevens

Jon Jeffrey "Jeff" Stevens

Dec 30, 2017

Jon Jeffery "Jeff" Stevens, beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and great friend passed away December 30, 2017 surrounded by his family. Jeff was born in Ravenna, Ohio on January 31, 1962. Jeff was employed by The Davey Tree Expert Company as Fleet Operations Manager at the corporate office. He retired September 24, 2017 after 37 years of service. He...

Elveda Honeck

Elveda Honeck

Dec 29, 2017

Elveda Honeck, 94, of Hartville, died Friday, December 29, 2017, at Akron General Hospital in Akron. She was born February 6, 1923 in Ravenna, to Marcello Anthony and Jenny (Firienzo) Amaru. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Ravenna. She is survived by her sons, Charles (Gale) Honeck of Kent and Richard (Ada) Honeck of Uniontown; daughter, Lily...

Gertrude Bodnovich

Gertrude Bodnovich

Dec 26, 2017

As it must to all men, death came to Gertrude Bodnovich, of Cuyahoga Falls, on December 26, 2017, at the age of 99. She was born November 4, 1918 in Cleveland, to Joseph and Anna (Novac) Mraz. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, William J. Bodnovich, to whom she was married 60 years. They lived for more than 50...

Harold Stewart

Harold Stewart

Dec 24, 2017

Harold T. Stewart, 92, of Kent, died Sunday, December 24, 2017, at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. He was born January 19, 1925 in Akron to Vinus and Myrtle (Mowen) Stewart. Mr. Stewart graduated from Kent Theodore Roosevelt High School and Kent State University. He was a veteran of the Army Air Corps during World War II. Following Mr....

Charles  "Chuck" Suter

Charles "Chuck" Suter

Dec 22, 2017

Charles H. "Chuck" Suter, 80, of Ravenna, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, December 22, 2017, from complications of a stroke and ALS. He was born February 5, 1937 in Ravenna, to Henry Albert and Marie Helen (Shutler) Suter. Chuck grew up in Ravenna and graduated from Ravenna High School. He proudly served his country in the U.S....

Madonna  M. Kehner

Madonna M. Kehner

Dec 19, 2017

Madonna M. Kehner, 95, of Kent, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 19, 2017. She was born July 3, 1922 in Kent to Frank and Rose (May) Wagner. She was a member of St. Patrick Church. She was a former member of the Infant of Prague Guild, and the Catholic Daughters of America. Madonna was employed early on in her...

Lorraine  Mae Knapp

Lorraine Mae Knapp

Dec 18, 2017

Lorraine Mae Knapp (Largo), 90, passed away on December 18, 2017, surrounded by the loving family she tirelessly and patiently raised. Born in Akron on March 27, 1927, to James and Laura Largo, she was adopted and raised by her adoring Uncle Bill and Aunt Ann Largo. She married Albert E. Knapp on June 7, 1947 in Akron. Lorraine and...

George  Earl Kiefer

George Earl Kiefer

Dec 16, 2017

George Earl Kiefer, 65, of Kent, died Saturday, December 16, 2017, at his home. He was born September 24, 1952 in Cuyahoga Falls to Roy and Myrtle (Wright) Kiefer. George was a life-long car enthusiast and Ride and Handling Tire Evaluation Specialist. He was the number one contract driver worldwide. George began his career at General Tire after graduating from...

Willie Swango

Willie Swango

Dec 15, 2017

Willie Swango, 69, of Kent, died Friday, December 15, 2017, at Akron City Hospital Medical Center in Akron. He was born July 6, 1948 in Paris, KY to Kenneth and Helen (McGowen) Swango. He was a veteran of the Navy during the Vietnam war. He is survived by his wife, Kim (Swango) Swango, sons, Tim J Swango of Kentucky, Gregory...

Amy M. Harmon Crookston

Amy M. Harmon Crookston

Jan 26, 2018

Amy M. (Harmon) Crookston, 44, of Akron, died Friday, January 26, 2018 after a lengthy illness. She was born September 23, 1973 in Ravenna, to the late Marvin C. and Lois Dorine (Shellhorn) Harmon. She is survived by her daughter, Rane Crookston of Akron; brothers, David (Missy) Harmon of Brimfield, Mark (Linda) Harmon of Stow, and Scott Harmon of Wintersville....

Patricia  A. Gandee

Patricia A. Gandee

Jan 22, 2018

Patricia Allen Gandee, 58, our dearly beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend to all she touched, of Randolph Township, passed away on Monday, January 22nd, 2018, after a long and courageous 6 year battle with breast cancer. She was born May 23rd, 1959 in Akron, to William Charles and Dorothy Ann (Thomas) Allen. Patty, "PJ", worked 30 years...

Richard  Williams Gressard

Richard Williams Gressard

Jan 20, 2018

Richard Williams Gressard of Kent, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018 after a short illness. He was born July 18, 1952 to William M and Margaret Fageol Gressard and was a graduate of Kent State University High School and Kent State University. He was president and owner of The Tavern At Twin Lakes for the past 30 years. It was...

Jerry Evans

Jerry Evans

Jan 19, 2018

Jerry Evans, 84, of Millersburg, died Friday, January 19, 2018, at Pomerene Hospital in Millersburg. He was born June 10, 1933 in Belmont County, to Daniel L. and Georgianna (McMillen) Evans. He was a veteran of the Army during the Korean War. He is survived by sister, Kathryn Lucken of Kent; brother-in-law, Robert Wingard of Kent. He was preceded in...

Kenneth  Gordon Bellamy,

Kenneth Gordon Bellamy,

Jan 17, 2018

Kenneth Gordon Bellamy, 73, of St. Petersburg, FL, died Wednesday, January 17th, 2018, at Akron General Hospital in Akron. He was born July 12th, 1944 in Gadsden, AL to James Bellamy and Martha (Tidwell) McCutcheon. He proudly served his country as a member of The United States Army 101st Airborne. He is survived by his sons, Kenneth Gordon (Monica) Bellamy...

Louis  Anthony Penzera

Louis Anthony Penzera

Jan 15, 2018

Louis Anthony Penzera, 76, of Rootstown, died Monday, January 15, 2018, at UH Portage Medical Center. He was born October 5, 1941 in Greensburg, PA to Anthony and Mary (Emanuel) Penzera. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and his Harley's. Louie loved to travel and spend time with his family. He loved to play the guitar and was a member of...

Judy  A. Terleckyj

Judy A. Terleckyj

Jan 13, 2018

Judy A. Terleckyj, 64, of Kent, died Saturday, January 13th, 2018, at Akron City Hospital Medical Center in Akron. She was born September 2nd, 1953 in Hohenwald, TN to Moultrie and Tommye (Mathis) Hendrix. She is survived by her husband, Walter Terleckyj; son, James (Maria) Terleckyj; daughter, Iwanka Terleckyj of Kent; granddaughter, Lydia Terleckyj of Kent; grandsons, Anthony Terleckyj of...

Miwako K. 'Mix' Cooperrider

Miwako K. 'Mix' Cooperrider

Jan 6, 2018

Miwako ("Mix") Cooperrider, 88, of Kent, Ohio, passed away January 6, 2018 at University Hospital Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. Miwako was born August 21, 1929, in Hilo, Hawaii, the fifth of six children to Kyosuke and Teiko (Saita) Kunimura, both of whom were born and raised in Japan. She attended Hilo Union Elementary School, Hilo Intermediate School, and graduated...

Diane  Lynn Thompson

Diane Lynn Thompson

Jan 5, 2018

Diane Lynn Thompson, 76, of Stow, died Friday, January 5, 2018, at Select Specialty Hospital after a brief illness. She was born May 4, 1941 in Ravenna, to Rocco J. and Helen L. (Meeker) Filomena. Diane owned and operated West View Hair Salon in Kent for many years. She also taught cosmetology at the beauty School in Cuyahoga Falls and...

Ruth  L. Beyers

Ruth L. Beyers

Jan 3, 2018

Ruth L. Beyers, 94, of Brimfield, died Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at her home. She was born May 1, 1923 in Akron to Clarence Elwood and Lula Mae (Hollen) Slaubaugh. She was a 1941 graduate of Akron's James A. Garfield High School and took business courses at Hammel Business School. She worked as a bookkeeper for both Goodyear and Firestone...

Matthew  Michael Downs

Matthew Michael Downs

Jan 1, 2018

Matthew Michael Downs, 27, of Kent, died unexpectedly Monday, January 1, 2018. He was born April 9, 1990 in Akron to Michael and Tina (LeRoy) Downs. Matthew was employed by Downs Septic and Drain, Inc. in Peninsula. He was a former member of the Western Reserve Indian Guides. He was a lover of everything Legos and Simpsons; and an avid...

Jon Jeffrey "Jeff" Stevens

Jon Jeffrey "Jeff" Stevens

Dec 30, 2017

Jon Jeffery "Jeff" Stevens, beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and great friend passed away December 30, 2017 surrounded by his family. Jeff was born in Ravenna, Ohio on January 31, 1962. Jeff was employed by The Davey Tree Expert Company as Fleet Operations Manager at the corporate office. He retired September 24, 2017 after 37 years of service. He...

Elveda Honeck

Elveda Honeck

Dec 29, 2017

Elveda Honeck, 94, of Hartville, died Friday, December 29, 2017, at Akron General Hospital in Akron. She was born February 6, 1923 in Ravenna, to Marcello Anthony and Jenny (Firienzo) Amaru. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Ravenna. She is survived by her sons, Charles (Gale) Honeck of Kent and Richard (Ada) Honeck of Uniontown; daughter, Lily...

Gertrude Bodnovich

Gertrude Bodnovich

Dec 26, 2017

As it must to all men, death came to Gertrude Bodnovich, of Cuyahoga Falls, on December 26, 2017, at the age of 99. She was born November 4, 1918 in Cleveland, to Joseph and Anna (Novac) Mraz. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, William J. Bodnovich, to whom she was married 60 years. They lived for more than 50...

Harold Stewart

Harold Stewart

Dec 24, 2017

Harold T. Stewart, 92, of Kent, died Sunday, December 24, 2017, at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. He was born January 19, 1925 in Akron to Vinus and Myrtle (Mowen) Stewart. Mr. Stewart graduated from Kent Theodore Roosevelt High School and Kent State University. He was a veteran of the Army Air Corps during World War II. Following Mr....

Charles  "Chuck" Suter

Charles "Chuck" Suter

Dec 22, 2017

Charles H. "Chuck" Suter, 80, of Ravenna, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, December 22, 2017, from complications of a stroke and ALS. He was born February 5, 1937 in Ravenna, to Henry Albert and Marie Helen (Shutler) Suter. Chuck grew up in Ravenna and graduated from Ravenna High School. He proudly served his country in the U.S....

Madonna  M. Kehner

Madonna M. Kehner

Dec 19, 2017

Madonna M. Kehner, 95, of Kent, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 19, 2017. She was born July 3, 1922 in Kent to Frank and Rose (May) Wagner. She was a member of St. Patrick Church. She was a former member of the Infant of Prague Guild, and the Catholic Daughters of America. Madonna was employed early on in her...

Lorraine  Mae Knapp

Lorraine Mae Knapp

Dec 18, 2017

Lorraine Mae Knapp (Largo), 90, passed away on December 18, 2017, surrounded by the loving family she tirelessly and patiently raised. Born in Akron on March 27, 1927, to James and Laura Largo, she was adopted and raised by her adoring Uncle Bill and Aunt Ann Largo. She married Albert E. Knapp on June 7, 1947 in Akron. Lorraine and...

George  Earl Kiefer

George Earl Kiefer

Dec 16, 2017

George Earl Kiefer, 65, of Kent, died Saturday, December 16, 2017, at his home. He was born September 24, 1952 in Cuyahoga Falls to Roy and Myrtle (Wright) Kiefer. George was a life-long car enthusiast and Ride and Handling Tire Evaluation Specialist. He was the number one contract driver worldwide. George began his career at General Tire after graduating from...

Willie Swango

Willie Swango

Dec 15, 2017

Willie Swango, 69, of Kent, died Friday, December 15, 2017, at Akron City Hospital Medical Center in Akron. He was born July 6, 1948 in Paris, KY to Kenneth and Helen (McGowen) Swango. He was a veteran of the Navy during the Vietnam war. He is survived by his wife, Kim (Swango) Swango, sons, Tim J Swango of Kentucky, Gregory...

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