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Ronald  G. Miller

Ronald G. Miller

Oct 25, 2017

Ronald G. Miller, 84, of Kent, died Wednesday, October 25, 2017, at his home. He was born January 4, 1933 in Kent to Ernest and Gladys (Eckert) Miller. Ronald retired grounds supervisor for Kent State University. He will be remembered by his family and neighbors for his beautiful gardens. He is survived by his wife, Betty (Kurtz) Miller, whom he...

Clara  J. Dennis

Clara J. Dennis

Oct 23, 2017

Clara J. (Belmonte) Dennis of Twin Lakes went home to the Lord Monday, October 23, 2017. She died peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. She was born December 19, 1928 in Kent to parents, Luigi and Serafina (Schipani) Belmonte. As the wind blows through the trees this morning, so does our Matriarchs spirit to her rightful place in heaven. She...

Valerie  G. Johnson

Valerie G. Johnson

Oct 22, 2017

Valerie G. Johnson, 69, of Kent, died Sunday, October 22, 2017, at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. She was born January 21, 1948 in Cleveland, to the late Clarence and Dorothy Pascol. She is survived by her sons, Edward J. Johnson Jr. of Kent, Charles K. Johnson of Kent, Terrance E. Johnson of Miamiburg, and Kenneth L. (Trina) Johnson...

Kenneth  C. Hecker

Kenneth C. Hecker

Oct 18, 2017

Kenneth C. Hecker, 83, of Brimfield, died Wednesday, October 18, 2017, at Akron City Hospital. He was born June 5, 1934 in Youngstown to Herbert Carl and Olive Emily (Reddinger) Hecker. He was a research chemist for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Kent. He and his wife were active with...

Carole  Lee Heeter

Carole Lee Heeter

Oct 16, 2017

Carole Lee (nee Knight) Heeter age 76 died October 16th at home surrounded by her family. Carole was born September 28th 1941. She was the 3rd of the eight children of the late Henry and Virginia Knight of Clarkesviile, Pennsylvania. Carole graduated from Bethlehem Center High School in 1959. She married Lawrence Allen Heeter in August of 1959. Together they...

Douglas  K. Bragg

Douglas K. Bragg

Oct 16, 2017

Douglas K. Bragg, 63, of Brimfield, died Monday, October 16, 2017, at Akron General Hospital. He was born April 25, 1954 in Gasaway, WV to Marshall and Ana (Mollohan) Bragg. Doug was a member of the NRA and had been a member of the Goodyear Gun Club. He is survived by his mother, Ana (John) Caipen of Brimfield; and sister,...

Shirley  Jane Bytnar

Shirley Jane Bytnar

Oct 15, 2017

Shirley Jane Bytnar, 84, of Ravenna, died Sunday, October 15, 2017, at Vista East Hospital in Waukegan, IL. She was born September 9, 1933 in Tyrone, PA to Ralph and Harriet (Drake) Detwiler. She was a member of St. Patrick Church in Kent and enjoyed crocheting and sewing. She is survived by her husband, Anthony Bytnar, whom she married on...

Edna  E. Kreighbaum

Edna E. Kreighbaum

Oct 15, 2017

Edna E. Kreighbaum, of Brimfield died Sunday, October 15, 2017, at her home. She was born October 17, 1921 in Barberton, to John Earl and Lois (Jones) Belcher. She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church in Brimfield. Edna was employed at PPG until she married Bruce in November 1953, when she became a homemaker. She is survived by...

Becky  A. Mcneil

Becky A. Mcneil

Oct 12, 2017

Becky A. McNeil, 88, of Kent passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017, surrounded by her husband, seven children and extended family. Becky was born on December 3, 1928, in Springfield, Kentucky to Marvin and Valeria Culley. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Judy Jochim; and grandson, Sam McNeil. Becky was a proud alumnus of Kent State...

Patricia  S. Slaughter

Patricia S. Slaughter

Oct 1, 2017

Patricia S. Slaughter, 51, of Kent, died Sunday, October 1, 2017, at her home. She was born February 24, 1966 in Akron, to Marshall and Anna B. (Mollohan) Bragg. She is survived by her husband, Robert Slaughter of Brimfield; mother, Anna (John) Caipen of Brimfield; brother, Douglas H. Bragg of Kent; sister, Sheryl L. Neuwirth of Kent. She was preceded...

Robert Ciccone

Robert Ciccone

Sep 30, 2017

Robert Ciccone, 87, of Kent passed peacefully Saturday, September 30, 2017 at his home. He was born, November 11, 1929 in Kent, to Luigi and Anna (Ubri) Ciccone. Robert was a 1948 Graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School and a Veteran of the US Army serving during the Korean War. He was a member of St. Patrick Church in Kent,...

Deno  L. Lanari

Deno L. Lanari

Sep 28, 2017

Deno L. Lanari, 86, of Kent, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side Thursday, September 28, 2017. He was born October 2, 1930 in Detroit, MI to Amedeo and Marina (Rossini) Lanari. Deno was a graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School and Kent State University. He was a veteran of the United States Coast Guard. Deno...

Joan Wingard

Joan Wingard

Sep 23, 2017

Joan Wingard, 87, of Kent, died Saturday, September 23, 2017, at Akron City Hospital in Akron. She was born January 1, 1930 in Bellaire, to the late Daniel and Georgiana (nee McMillen) Evans. She is survived by her husband, Robert Wingard, son, Gary (Carolyn) Wingard of St. Augustine, FL; daughters, Linda Wingard of West Lafayette, and Renee (John) Hinkel of...

Olivia  "Lee" Ennis

Olivia "Lee" Ennis

Sep 22, 2017

Olivia "Lee" Ennis, 89, of Kent, died Friday, September 22, 2017, at Ohio Living Rockynol in Akron. She was born August 29, 1928 in Youngstown to the late Emilian and Rafira (Popa) Cismas. Lee earned her BA in French from Flora Stone Mather College, now part of Case Western Reserve University. It was there that she met her future husband,...

Norma  Elizabeth Lilly

Norma Elizabeth Lilly

Sep 21, 2017

Norma Elizabeth Lilly, 83, of Kent, died Thursday, September 21, 2017, at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. She was born September 14, 1934 in Grafton, WV to Fred and Hester (Nester) Lucas. She is remembered for working for 17 years at the Kent Area Chamber of Commerce. She had been active in the Longcoy School PTA. She was an...

Beverly  J. Gibbs

Beverly J. Gibbs

Sep 21, 2017

Beverly (DeLong) Gibbs was born September 26, 1930 in Akron, Ohio and entered eternity on September 21, 2017. Bev was a loving compassionate person who shared her talents and time with others. Bev's hobbies included painting flowers and landscapes, walking in the woods, and drives in the country. She loved working in her flower garden and always had fresh flower...

Deloris  Evelyn Doolittle

Deloris Evelyn Doolittle

Sep 20, 2017

Deloris Evelyn Doolittle, 87, of Stow, died Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at The Arbors in Stow. She was born February 26, 1930 in Akron to Gilbert Arnold and Helen (Cooley) Humphreys. She is survived by her sons, James (Linda) Doolittle Jr. of Akron, Thomas "Tom" Doolittle of Rootstown, David Doolittle of Orange Grove, TX, and Terry Doolittle of Kent, WA;...

Chester J. "Chet" Mosca

Chester J. "Chet" Mosca

Sep 15, 2017

Chester J. Mosca, 65, of Kent, passed away peacefully Friday, September 15, 2017. Surrounded by loved ones, expert caregivers, and holding the hand of the love of his life. He was born on July 8th, 1952 to the late Chester Sr. and Josephine Mosca. Born and raised in Kent, he graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in 1970, immediately followed...

Mary  Ellen Palmer

Mary Ellen Palmer

Sep 15, 2017

Mary Ellen Palmer, 77, of Brimfield, passed away peacefully Friday, September 15, 2017, at her home, with her family by her side. She was born April 12, 1940 in Sunderland, England, to Ephraim and Ann (Watson) Jobling. Mary retired from 7-Up Bottling Company. She enjoyed her morning trips to the Brimfield Steak House, gardening, camping and trips to the casino....

John  J. Dialesandro

John J. Dialesandro

Sep 12, 2017

John Joseph DiAlesandro, 90, of Kent, died Tuesday, late in the evening September 12, 2017, at Gardens of Western Reserve in Streetsboro, following his large family coming together to visit him in a gathering that became a joyful celebration of his life. John was born March 23, 1927 to Vincenzo D'Allesandro and Louise (DiCaprio). He sailed the world with the...

Ronald  G. Miller

Ronald G. Miller

Oct 25, 2017

Ronald G. Miller, 84, of Kent, died Wednesday, October 25, 2017, at his home. He was born January 4, 1933 in Kent to Ernest and Gladys (Eckert) Miller. Ronald retired grounds supervisor for Kent State University. He will be remembered by his family and neighbors for his beautiful gardens. He is survived by his wife, Betty (Kurtz) Miller, whom he...

Clara  J. Dennis

Clara J. Dennis

Oct 23, 2017

Clara J. (Belmonte) Dennis of Twin Lakes went home to the Lord Monday, October 23, 2017. She died peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. She was born December 19, 1928 in Kent to parents, Luigi and Serafina (Schipani) Belmonte. As the wind blows through the trees this morning, so does our Matriarchs spirit to her rightful place in heaven. She...

Valerie  G. Johnson

Valerie G. Johnson

Oct 22, 2017

Valerie G. Johnson, 69, of Kent, died Sunday, October 22, 2017, at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. She was born January 21, 1948 in Cleveland, to the late Clarence and Dorothy Pascol. She is survived by her sons, Edward J. Johnson Jr. of Kent, Charles K. Johnson of Kent, Terrance E. Johnson of Miamiburg, and Kenneth L. (Trina) Johnson...

Kenneth  C. Hecker

Kenneth C. Hecker

Oct 18, 2017

Kenneth C. Hecker, 83, of Brimfield, died Wednesday, October 18, 2017, at Akron City Hospital. He was born June 5, 1934 in Youngstown to Herbert Carl and Olive Emily (Reddinger) Hecker. He was a research chemist for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Kent. He and his wife were active with...

Carole  Lee Heeter

Carole Lee Heeter

Oct 16, 2017

Carole Lee (nee Knight) Heeter age 76 died October 16th at home surrounded by her family. Carole was born September 28th 1941. She was the 3rd of the eight children of the late Henry and Virginia Knight of Clarkesviile, Pennsylvania. Carole graduated from Bethlehem Center High School in 1959. She married Lawrence Allen Heeter in August of 1959. Together they...

Douglas  K. Bragg

Douglas K. Bragg

Oct 16, 2017

Douglas K. Bragg, 63, of Brimfield, died Monday, October 16, 2017, at Akron General Hospital. He was born April 25, 1954 in Gasaway, WV to Marshall and Ana (Mollohan) Bragg. Doug was a member of the NRA and had been a member of the Goodyear Gun Club. He is survived by his mother, Ana (John) Caipen of Brimfield; and sister,...

Shirley  Jane Bytnar

Shirley Jane Bytnar

Oct 15, 2017

Shirley Jane Bytnar, 84, of Ravenna, died Sunday, October 15, 2017, at Vista East Hospital in Waukegan, IL. She was born September 9, 1933 in Tyrone, PA to Ralph and Harriet (Drake) Detwiler. She was a member of St. Patrick Church in Kent and enjoyed crocheting and sewing. She is survived by her husband, Anthony Bytnar, whom she married on...

Edna  E. Kreighbaum

Edna E. Kreighbaum

Oct 15, 2017

Edna E. Kreighbaum, of Brimfield died Sunday, October 15, 2017, at her home. She was born October 17, 1921 in Barberton, to John Earl and Lois (Jones) Belcher. She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church in Brimfield. Edna was employed at PPG until she married Bruce in November 1953, when she became a homemaker. She is survived by...

Becky  A. Mcneil

Becky A. Mcneil

Oct 12, 2017

Becky A. McNeil, 88, of Kent passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017, surrounded by her husband, seven children and extended family. Becky was born on December 3, 1928, in Springfield, Kentucky to Marvin and Valeria Culley. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Judy Jochim; and grandson, Sam McNeil. Becky was a proud alumnus of Kent State...

Patricia  S. Slaughter

Patricia S. Slaughter

Oct 1, 2017

Patricia S. Slaughter, 51, of Kent, died Sunday, October 1, 2017, at her home. She was born February 24, 1966 in Akron, to Marshall and Anna B. (Mollohan) Bragg. She is survived by her husband, Robert Slaughter of Brimfield; mother, Anna (John) Caipen of Brimfield; brother, Douglas H. Bragg of Kent; sister, Sheryl L. Neuwirth of Kent. She was preceded...

Robert Ciccone

Robert Ciccone

Sep 30, 2017

Robert Ciccone, 87, of Kent passed peacefully Saturday, September 30, 2017 at his home. He was born, November 11, 1929 in Kent, to Luigi and Anna (Ubri) Ciccone. Robert was a 1948 Graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School and a Veteran of the US Army serving during the Korean War. He was a member of St. Patrick Church in Kent,...

Deno  L. Lanari

Deno L. Lanari

Sep 28, 2017

Deno L. Lanari, 86, of Kent, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side Thursday, September 28, 2017. He was born October 2, 1930 in Detroit, MI to Amedeo and Marina (Rossini) Lanari. Deno was a graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School and Kent State University. He was a veteran of the United States Coast Guard. Deno...

Joan Wingard

Joan Wingard

Sep 23, 2017

Joan Wingard, 87, of Kent, died Saturday, September 23, 2017, at Akron City Hospital in Akron. She was born January 1, 1930 in Bellaire, to the late Daniel and Georgiana (nee McMillen) Evans. She is survived by her husband, Robert Wingard, son, Gary (Carolyn) Wingard of St. Augustine, FL; daughters, Linda Wingard of West Lafayette, and Renee (John) Hinkel of...

Olivia  "Lee" Ennis

Olivia "Lee" Ennis

Sep 22, 2017

Olivia "Lee" Ennis, 89, of Kent, died Friday, September 22, 2017, at Ohio Living Rockynol in Akron. She was born August 29, 1928 in Youngstown to the late Emilian and Rafira (Popa) Cismas. Lee earned her BA in French from Flora Stone Mather College, now part of Case Western Reserve University. It was there that she met her future husband,...

Norma  Elizabeth Lilly

Norma Elizabeth Lilly

Sep 21, 2017

Norma Elizabeth Lilly, 83, of Kent, died Thursday, September 21, 2017, at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. She was born September 14, 1934 in Grafton, WV to Fred and Hester (Nester) Lucas. She is remembered for working for 17 years at the Kent Area Chamber of Commerce. She had been active in the Longcoy School PTA. She was an...

Beverly  J. Gibbs

Beverly J. Gibbs

Sep 21, 2017

Beverly (DeLong) Gibbs was born September 26, 1930 in Akron, Ohio and entered eternity on September 21, 2017. Bev was a loving compassionate person who shared her talents and time with others. Bev's hobbies included painting flowers and landscapes, walking in the woods, and drives in the country. She loved working in her flower garden and always had fresh flower...

Deloris  Evelyn Doolittle

Deloris Evelyn Doolittle

Sep 20, 2017

Deloris Evelyn Doolittle, 87, of Stow, died Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at The Arbors in Stow. She was born February 26, 1930 in Akron to Gilbert Arnold and Helen (Cooley) Humphreys. She is survived by her sons, James (Linda) Doolittle Jr. of Akron, Thomas "Tom" Doolittle of Rootstown, David Doolittle of Orange Grove, TX, and Terry Doolittle of Kent, WA;...

Chester J. "Chet" Mosca

Chester J. "Chet" Mosca

Sep 15, 2017

Chester J. Mosca, 65, of Kent, passed away peacefully Friday, September 15, 2017. Surrounded by loved ones, expert caregivers, and holding the hand of the love of his life. He was born on July 8th, 1952 to the late Chester Sr. and Josephine Mosca. Born and raised in Kent, he graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in 1970, immediately followed...

Mary  Ellen Palmer

Mary Ellen Palmer

Sep 15, 2017

Mary Ellen Palmer, 77, of Brimfield, passed away peacefully Friday, September 15, 2017, at her home, with her family by her side. She was born April 12, 1940 in Sunderland, England, to Ephraim and Ann (Watson) Jobling. Mary retired from 7-Up Bottling Company. She enjoyed her morning trips to the Brimfield Steak House, gardening, camping and trips to the casino....

John  J. Dialesandro

John J. Dialesandro

Sep 12, 2017

John Joseph DiAlesandro, 90, of Kent, died Tuesday, late in the evening September 12, 2017, at Gardens of Western Reserve in Streetsboro, following his large family coming together to visit him in a gathering that became a joyful celebration of his life. John was born March 23, 1927 to Vincenzo D'Allesandro and Louise (DiCaprio). He sailed the world with the...

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