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Ronald M. Mohnacky
Dec 5, 2017
Ronald M. Mohnacky, 74, of Kent, died Tuesday, December 5, 2017, at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born December 3, 1943 in Leckrone, PA to Michael and Mary Katherine (Bonai) Mohnacky. He is survived by his sons, Ronald (Pam) Mohnacky of Brimfield, John (Laura) Mohnacky of Kent, and Michael Mohnacky of Streetsboro; grandchildren, Eric (Stevanna) Mohnacky of Cuyahoga...
Stephen J. Paulus
Dec 3, 2017
Stephen J. Paulus was born May 25, 1957 and was tragically lost on December 3, 2017 in a plane crash. Steve was born in Akron to Roy & Jeannie Paulus. A veteran of the United States Air Force, he served in Texas, Germany and Nevada. His career in electrical work began in the Air Force and continued into his own...
Werner Kochte
Dec 2, 2017
Werner Kochte, 82, of Streetsboro, died Saturday, December 2, 2017, at Gardens of Western Reserve. He was born July 22, 1935 in Hamburg, Germany, to Johannes and Frieda (Knotzke) Kochte. Werner was employed by the Scott & Fetzer Company and Steris as an engineer and inventor. As a result of his work, Werner held several patents for medical equipment He...
Margaret Stone
Dec 1, 2017
Margaret Lewis Stone of Brooklyn, Pennsylvania and Kent and Ravenna, Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday, December 1 at Brookdale Ravenna. She was born September 8, 1923, to Earl R. and Edith P. Lewis, the seventh generation born on their dairy farm near Hop Bottom, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Brooklyn Vocational High School in 1941. During high school she ran...
Dorothy Meyer
Dec 1, 2017
Dorothy Meyer, 91, of Kent, died Friday, December 1, 2017, at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. She was born October 24, 1926 in Sardis, OH to Spurgeon and Freda (Suter) Berger. She graduated from Hannibal High School and moved to Kent in 1945 to work at Twin Coach. She married Charles W. Meyer on June 1, 1946 and they...
Barbara Roush Watson
Nov 29, 2017
Retired Judge Barbara Watson died peacefully in the evening of November 29, after putting up a fierce, 18-month fight with liver cancer. Barb died in Austin, Texas, surrounded by loving family and friends, in the quietly awe-inspiring care of Hospice Austin. Barb's remarkable life was a mosaic of diverse relationships and experiences. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother-although...
Judith Lee Price
Nov 27, 2017
Judith Lee Price, 67, of Kent, passed unexpectedly November 27, 2017 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. Judith was born May 3, 1950 in Philadelphia, PA to Paul and Dorothy (Smedley) Bond. She became a resident of Kent upon completion of her undergrad degree at Kent State University in 1973. Judith was drawn to Kent State University because of...
Elsie Mae
Nov 23, 2017
Elsie Mae Joy, 89, of Aurora died November 23, 2017. She was the daughter of Ida and Harley Fuller and beloved wife of John "Jack" Joy, all who preceded her in death. Mother of Claudia Sawyer, David (Sherry Bentley) Joy, Lucinda "Cindy" (Emory) Rodgers, Dan (Lisa Dibert) Joy and Dr. Linda (Dr. Anthony) Calciano and Dr. Deborah (Kenneth) Bergman. Grandma...
Mark I-Tao Tang
Nov 23, 2017
Mark I-Tao Tang, 73, of Cuyahoga Falls, died suddenly from a heart attack Thursday, November 23, 2017. He was in exceptionally good spirits after enjoying a special Thanksgiving evening with his family. He was born January 20, 1944 in China, to En Lai and Fu Pin (Pan) Tang. He loved to learn, educate and travel. Mark enjoyed spending time with...
Madelyn Drown
Nov 22, 2017
Madelyn K. Drown, 63, of Brady Lake, died Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. She was born February 2, 1954 in Ravenna, to Donald and Shirley Ann (Tuckerman) Prince. Madelyn was a 1972 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School and worked for many years as a legal secretary. Madelyn enjoyed fishing, going to the beach, arts,...
Mary E. Schilmiller
Nov 20, 2017
Mary E. Schilmiller, 98, of Brimfield, died Monday, November 20, 2017, at her home. She was born September 16, 1919 in Elizabeth, IN to Edward J. and Pearl (Hart) Schilmiller. Mary was a member of St. Patrick Church in Kent and sang in the choir, the National Education Association, Ohio Education Association and Euclid Teacher Association. Mary received her Bachelor's...
Helen I Medley
Nov 18, 2017
Helen I Medley, 88, of Stow, died Saturday, November 18, 2017, at Stow Glen Retirement Center in Stow. She was born June 30, 1929 in Johnstown, PA to the late Robert and Sara (Tait) Medley. She graduated from Johnstown High School in 1947. She received her Bachelor of Science Cum Laude from Grove City College in 1951. She received a...
Fred E. Lantz
Nov 14, 2017
Fred Lantz, 84, of Kent, died Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at Akron City Hospital Medical Center in Akron. He was born July 4, 1933 in Clarksburg, WV to the late Howard B. and Clara (Butcher) Lantz. He is survived by his sons, Eric (Ann) Lantz of Beaverton, OR, and Garold A. (Sandra) Lantz of Mountain Top, PA; grandsons, Steven Lantz...
Ferenc Hutterer
Nov 8, 2017
Dr. Ferenc Hutterer Dr. Ferenc Hutterer, 88, of Kent, died peacefully in his chair Wednesday, November 8, 2017. He was born January 27, 1929 in Budapest, Hungary. Ferenc was a doctor for over 40 years and was devoted to research and education. He is survived by his loving wife, son and three grandsons. Private services were held. Bissler & Sons...
Joanne Endres
Nov 5, 2017
Joanne Endres, 81, of Ravenna, died Sunday, November 5, 2017, at Longmeadow Care Center. She was born September 17, 1936 in Canton, to the late Earl and Elizabeth (Ullman) Haubert. She was a member of Faith Family Church, a volunteer at Turnaround Community Outreach in Canton, and involved in children's ministries for many years. As a children's church leader, she...
Sylvia S. Trundle
Nov 4, 2017
Sylvia S. Trundle (age 95) passed away November 4, 2017 after a brief illness. She was born April 10, 1922 to the late George and Elsie Stewart. A longtime resident of Kent, she was raised in Stow and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School. Sylvia will always be remembered for her God given artistic talent. Sylvia's early years were spent...
Martha Ashbaugh
Oct 29, 2017
Martha Ashbaugh, 81, of Streetsboro, died Sunday, October 29, 2017, after a short illness. She was born December 6, 1935 in Tarentum, PA to the late Paul and Margaret Wegner. Martha was a RN who retired from Robinson Memorial Hospital and later Crown Center at Laurel Lake. She is survived by her sons, Samuel Ashbaugh of Streetsboro and Jason (Lily)...
Barbara Sue Nering
Oct 26, 2017
Barb Nering, originally of Ravenna, peacefully left her Earthly body on October 26, 2017 surrounded by family. Barb was born in 1946 in Sistersville, West Virginia to Willard and Garnett Howell. She is survived by her sisters, Melanie Carnes of Columbus and Devonna Howell of Key West; her husband of 50 years, Les Nering of Brimfield; and their rescue dog...
Tom Bozeman,
Oct 26, 2017
Tom Bozeman Jr., 74, of Stow, died Thursday, October 26, 2017, at his home. He was born March 8, 1943 in Wiscoal, KY, to Tom Bozeman Sr. and Sally Thompson. He was a veteran of the Navy during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his sons, Kevin Bozeman of Stow, and Anthony Bozeman of Akron; grandson, Keinin Hardesty of...
Lavinia Little
Oct 26, 2017
Lavinia Little, 102, of Kent, died Thursday, October 26, 2017, at Kent Healthcare Center. She was born August 29, 1915 in Consett, Durham County, England to David and Clara (Bell) Morecroft. She was retired from W.T. Grant Co. in Kent. She is survived by her daughters, Lorraine Kardos of Kent and Erika (Alex) Nagy of Twinsburg; grandchildren, Shane (Ann) Kardos...
Ronald M. Mohnacky
Dec 5, 2017
Ronald M. Mohnacky, 74, of Kent, died Tuesday, December 5, 2017, at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born December 3, 1943 in Leckrone, PA to Michael and Mary Katherine (Bonai) Mohnacky. He is survived by his sons, Ronald (Pam) Mohnacky of Brimfield, John (Laura) Mohnacky of Kent, and Michael Mohnacky of Streetsboro; grandchildren, Eric (Stevanna) Mohnacky of Cuyahoga...
Stephen J. Paulus
Dec 3, 2017
Stephen J. Paulus was born May 25, 1957 and was tragically lost on December 3, 2017 in a plane crash. Steve was born in Akron to Roy & Jeannie Paulus. A veteran of the United States Air Force, he served in Texas, Germany and Nevada. His career in electrical work began in the Air Force and continued into his own...
Werner Kochte
Dec 2, 2017
Werner Kochte, 82, of Streetsboro, died Saturday, December 2, 2017, at Gardens of Western Reserve. He was born July 22, 1935 in Hamburg, Germany, to Johannes and Frieda (Knotzke) Kochte. Werner was employed by the Scott & Fetzer Company and Steris as an engineer and inventor. As a result of his work, Werner held several patents for medical equipment He...
Margaret Stone
Dec 1, 2017
Margaret Lewis Stone of Brooklyn, Pennsylvania and Kent and Ravenna, Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday, December 1 at Brookdale Ravenna. She was born September 8, 1923, to Earl R. and Edith P. Lewis, the seventh generation born on their dairy farm near Hop Bottom, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Brooklyn Vocational High School in 1941. During high school she ran...
Dorothy Meyer
Dec 1, 2017
Dorothy Meyer, 91, of Kent, died Friday, December 1, 2017, at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. She was born October 24, 1926 in Sardis, OH to Spurgeon and Freda (Suter) Berger. She graduated from Hannibal High School and moved to Kent in 1945 to work at Twin Coach. She married Charles W. Meyer on June 1, 1946 and they...
Barbara Roush Watson
Nov 29, 2017
Retired Judge Barbara Watson died peacefully in the evening of November 29, after putting up a fierce, 18-month fight with liver cancer. Barb died in Austin, Texas, surrounded by loving family and friends, in the quietly awe-inspiring care of Hospice Austin. Barb's remarkable life was a mosaic of diverse relationships and experiences. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother-although...
Judith Lee Price
Nov 27, 2017
Judith Lee Price, 67, of Kent, passed unexpectedly November 27, 2017 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. Judith was born May 3, 1950 in Philadelphia, PA to Paul and Dorothy (Smedley) Bond. She became a resident of Kent upon completion of her undergrad degree at Kent State University in 1973. Judith was drawn to Kent State University because of...
Elsie Mae
Nov 23, 2017
Elsie Mae Joy, 89, of Aurora died November 23, 2017. She was the daughter of Ida and Harley Fuller and beloved wife of John "Jack" Joy, all who preceded her in death. Mother of Claudia Sawyer, David (Sherry Bentley) Joy, Lucinda "Cindy" (Emory) Rodgers, Dan (Lisa Dibert) Joy and Dr. Linda (Dr. Anthony) Calciano and Dr. Deborah (Kenneth) Bergman. Grandma...
Mark I-Tao Tang
Nov 23, 2017
Mark I-Tao Tang, 73, of Cuyahoga Falls, died suddenly from a heart attack Thursday, November 23, 2017. He was in exceptionally good spirits after enjoying a special Thanksgiving evening with his family. He was born January 20, 1944 in China, to En Lai and Fu Pin (Pan) Tang. He loved to learn, educate and travel. Mark enjoyed spending time with...
Madelyn Drown
Nov 22, 2017
Madelyn K. Drown, 63, of Brady Lake, died Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. She was born February 2, 1954 in Ravenna, to Donald and Shirley Ann (Tuckerman) Prince. Madelyn was a 1972 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School and worked for many years as a legal secretary. Madelyn enjoyed fishing, going to the beach, arts,...
Mary E. Schilmiller
Nov 20, 2017
Mary E. Schilmiller, 98, of Brimfield, died Monday, November 20, 2017, at her home. She was born September 16, 1919 in Elizabeth, IN to Edward J. and Pearl (Hart) Schilmiller. Mary was a member of St. Patrick Church in Kent and sang in the choir, the National Education Association, Ohio Education Association and Euclid Teacher Association. Mary received her Bachelor's...
Helen I Medley
Nov 18, 2017
Helen I Medley, 88, of Stow, died Saturday, November 18, 2017, at Stow Glen Retirement Center in Stow. She was born June 30, 1929 in Johnstown, PA to the late Robert and Sara (Tait) Medley. She graduated from Johnstown High School in 1947. She received her Bachelor of Science Cum Laude from Grove City College in 1951. She received a...
Fred E. Lantz
Nov 14, 2017
Fred Lantz, 84, of Kent, died Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at Akron City Hospital Medical Center in Akron. He was born July 4, 1933 in Clarksburg, WV to the late Howard B. and Clara (Butcher) Lantz. He is survived by his sons, Eric (Ann) Lantz of Beaverton, OR, and Garold A. (Sandra) Lantz of Mountain Top, PA; grandsons, Steven Lantz...
Ferenc Hutterer
Nov 8, 2017
Dr. Ferenc Hutterer Dr. Ferenc Hutterer, 88, of Kent, died peacefully in his chair Wednesday, November 8, 2017. He was born January 27, 1929 in Budapest, Hungary. Ferenc was a doctor for over 40 years and was devoted to research and education. He is survived by his loving wife, son and three grandsons. Private services were held. Bissler & Sons...
Joanne Endres
Nov 5, 2017
Joanne Endres, 81, of Ravenna, died Sunday, November 5, 2017, at Longmeadow Care Center. She was born September 17, 1936 in Canton, to the late Earl and Elizabeth (Ullman) Haubert. She was a member of Faith Family Church, a volunteer at Turnaround Community Outreach in Canton, and involved in children's ministries for many years. As a children's church leader, she...
Sylvia S. Trundle
Nov 4, 2017
Sylvia S. Trundle (age 95) passed away November 4, 2017 after a brief illness. She was born April 10, 1922 to the late George and Elsie Stewart. A longtime resident of Kent, she was raised in Stow and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School. Sylvia will always be remembered for her God given artistic talent. Sylvia's early years were spent...
Martha Ashbaugh
Oct 29, 2017
Martha Ashbaugh, 81, of Streetsboro, died Sunday, October 29, 2017, after a short illness. She was born December 6, 1935 in Tarentum, PA to the late Paul and Margaret Wegner. Martha was a RN who retired from Robinson Memorial Hospital and later Crown Center at Laurel Lake. She is survived by her sons, Samuel Ashbaugh of Streetsboro and Jason (Lily)...
Barbara Sue Nering
Oct 26, 2017
Barb Nering, originally of Ravenna, peacefully left her Earthly body on October 26, 2017 surrounded by family. Barb was born in 1946 in Sistersville, West Virginia to Willard and Garnett Howell. She is survived by her sisters, Melanie Carnes of Columbus and Devonna Howell of Key West; her husband of 50 years, Les Nering of Brimfield; and their rescue dog...
Tom Bozeman,
Oct 26, 2017
Tom Bozeman Jr., 74, of Stow, died Thursday, October 26, 2017, at his home. He was born March 8, 1943 in Wiscoal, KY, to Tom Bozeman Sr. and Sally Thompson. He was a veteran of the Navy during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his sons, Kevin Bozeman of Stow, and Anthony Bozeman of Akron; grandson, Keinin Hardesty of...
Lavinia Little
Oct 26, 2017
Lavinia Little, 102, of Kent, died Thursday, October 26, 2017, at Kent Healthcare Center. She was born August 29, 1915 in Consett, Durham County, England to David and Clara (Bell) Morecroft. She was retired from W.T. Grant Co. in Kent. She is survived by her daughters, Lorraine Kardos of Kent and Erika (Alex) Nagy of Twinsburg; grandchildren, Shane (Ann) Kardos...
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