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Barbara Jane Humble, 59, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2017. Born June 21, 1958, Barbara was a mother and homemaker, with a spirit that would light up any room and a smile and laugh that would make anyone feel at home. While she was not an active member of a certain church, she was a devout Christian and loved Jesus...
Joseph M. Smerglia, 85, of Mogadore, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 7, 2017, at Ahuja Medical Center in Cleveland. He was born April 30, 1932 in Akron to the late Leo and Maria (Miceli) Smerglia. He graduated from Case Institute of Technology. He was an environmental engineer for Goodyear. He was the beloved husband of Janet (nee Chambers) Smerglia; loving...
In the early morning of Sunday September 3rd, Chris passed away with his loyal rescue dogs, Jake and Dexter at his side. He was devoted to and cherished his lovely daughter, Rachelle Lynn. He was so happy to call Ohio home again after 28 years in Florida. Chris was enjoying sharing special days with family especially just stopping by to...
Chris Samuel Craft, 51 of Ravenna died Monday, September 4, 2017, UH Portage Medical Center He was born January 22, 1966 in Youngstown to Howard and Stella (Hiznay) Craft. Chris was a highly regarded supervisor at Delphi, in Warren, Ohio where he worked for 32 years. Chris found peace at Edisto Island, SC where he spent time with his family...
Dorothy Pohmurski, 90, of Kent, died Tuesday, August 29, 2017, at the Woodlands in Ravenna. She was born November 9, 1926 in Youngstown, to Stephen and Katherine (Drapp) Sopkovich. She worked as the Head Registration Secretary for the YWCA in 1950-1956 and was the Health Education Secretary in 1951 in Milford, CT. Dorothy was also columnist for Welcome Wagon in...
Lisa Vargas, 48, of Kent, passed away Friday, August 25, 2017, at her Home. She was born April 6, 1969 in Bronx, NY to Crispin and Carmen (Santiago) Vargas. She is survived by her son Zachary Conley of Lodi; daughters, Krystine (Matthew) Risola of Dayton, Carmen Conley of Wellington, and Courtney Conley of Indianapolis, IN; Close friends, Jeffrey Conley of...
Leola "Sammy" Paterson, 92, of Stow, died Monday, August 21, 2017, at Stow Glen Retirement Center in Stow. Sammy was a sweet soul who was beloved by all who knew her. She loved to entertain and hosted many a dinner party and bridge luncheon at the house on Horning Road. She loved reading, playing cards (especially bridge), traveling, old movies,...
Caitlin Ygraine Clingman was born September 5, 1989. She died at age 27 in her Barberton home on August 19, 2017. Caitlin was known for a smile that could light up the room and her wry sense of humor. She was a loving mother with a warm heart and a voracious reader with a natural intelligence and innate curiosity. Caitlin...
Craig Joseph Hejma, 56, of Kent, died Friday, August 18, 2017, at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born September 21, 1960 in Cleveland, Ohio to George Joseph and Betty L. (Hejda) Hejma. Craig worked a landscape business for 20 years, retired from that and started working for LKQ as a Quality Inspector of auto parts. He will be...
Joseph Diestel, 74, of Kent, died Thursday, August 17, 2017. He was born January 27, 1943 in Westbury, NY to Charles and Agnes (VandenBussche) Diestel. He is survived by sons, James (Denise) Diestel of Akron, Christopher (Eileen) Diestel of Columbia, MO and Geoffrey Diestel of Sherwood, OR; daughter, Lisa (Robert) Schwan of Garrettsville; eight grandchildren; one great granddaughter; brother, James...
Suzanne (Sue) Lucas (nee Martin), Kent, OH, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 15th, 2017 at the age of 56 and was preceded in death by her parents, George and Ann Martin. Those that knew Sue would have to agree that she had the biggest and most beautiful heart. Sue's positive attitude and zest for life overpowered her struggles and...
William Joseph Zdanczewski Jr., 70, of Windham, died Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at UH Portage Medical Center. He was born June 7, 1947 in Cleveland, to William Joseph and Margaret L. (Sutton) Zdanczewski Sr. He was a member of the American Legion in Windham and the DAV. Bill loved to fish, watching Old westerns and football. Bill was an all-around...
Ellen T. Ahearn, 78, a former nun, teacher in Buffalo Catholic schools and university instructor died August 14, 2017, in Stow, Ohio, after a long illness. A native of Buffalo, Ms. Ahearn joined the Sisters of St. Francis in Williamsville at the age of 18. As Sister Maura, she taught in the Buffalo area at St. Clare College, St. Mary's...
Barbara A. Craven, 84, of Kent, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, August 9, 2017, in Brimfield. . She was born June 18, 1933 in Putney, WV to the late Clemith and Violet M. (Parker) Gay. She worked as a secretary for Summa Akron City 16 years, and she would often share many memories about her time...
Jennie (Joanna) Vlanton, 93, a native of St. Louis who retired to Kent, Ohio, died on August 8. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on April 27, 1924, to Stephanos and Evangelia Constantinides. For 30 years, she was a classroom teacher and reading specialist with the St. Louis public schools. She held a B.A. in History from Washington University...
Sallie Gonos, 75, of Kent, died Monday, August 7, 2017, at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. She was born April 28, 1942 in Ravenna, to the late Lamarre L. and Evelyn Dolores (Raber) Poole. Sallie was a life-long resident of Kent. She worked for the Kent City Schools in food preparation and service at several city schools. She enjoyed...
Craig James Johnson, 61, of Kent, died Monday, August 7, 2017, in Ashtabula. He was born April 12, 1956 in Geneva, to Voyne Ace and Ora (Hess) Johnson. Craig was especially proud of his grandchildren; they could rely on their "Pop" to give them sweets and get them out of trouble. He took great pride in being a truck driver...
Helen Jane (Strimple) Wilson---devoted wife, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, mother-in-law, sister-in-law, teacher, educator, manager, volunteer, and friend---died peacefully at home at age 91 with family around her on August 7, 2017 at Vancouver, WA after a short illness. Helen Jane was born at her family's home in Kent, Ohio on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 1925, the daughter of...
Frances A. Patterson, 78, of Kent, died Wednesday, August 2, 2017, at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. She was born June 10, 1939 in Hubbard, to the late John and Mary (March) MacLellan. She encouraged others to share in her love for horses through over 45 years as a 4-H advisor and many years as a Pony Club D.C. She...
Theresa M. Boyle, age 71, passed away on August 2nd, 2017 after a courageous three year battle with cancer. She was born July 30th, 1946 in Steubenville to the late Howard T. and Theresa (Milano) Boyle. She moved to Kent at an early age and graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in 1964. Following her mother's example she became an...
Barbara Jane Humble, 59, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2017. Born June 21, 1958, Barbara was a mother and homemaker, with a spirit that would light up any room and a smile and laugh that would make anyone feel at home. While she was not an active member of a certain church, she was a devout Christian and loved Jesus...
Joseph M. Smerglia, 85, of Mogadore, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 7, 2017, at Ahuja Medical Center in Cleveland. He was born April 30, 1932 in Akron to the late Leo and Maria (Miceli) Smerglia. He graduated from Case Institute of Technology. He was an environmental engineer for Goodyear. He was the beloved husband of Janet (nee Chambers) Smerglia; loving...
In the early morning of Sunday September 3rd, Chris passed away with his loyal rescue dogs, Jake and Dexter at his side. He was devoted to and cherished his lovely daughter, Rachelle Lynn. He was so happy to call Ohio home again after 28 years in Florida. Chris was enjoying sharing special days with family especially just stopping by to...
Chris Samuel Craft, 51 of Ravenna died Monday, September 4, 2017, UH Portage Medical Center He was born January 22, 1966 in Youngstown to Howard and Stella (Hiznay) Craft. Chris was a highly regarded supervisor at Delphi, in Warren, Ohio where he worked for 32 years. Chris found peace at Edisto Island, SC where he spent time with his family...
Dorothy Pohmurski, 90, of Kent, died Tuesday, August 29, 2017, at the Woodlands in Ravenna. She was born November 9, 1926 in Youngstown, to Stephen and Katherine (Drapp) Sopkovich. She worked as the Head Registration Secretary for the YWCA in 1950-1956 and was the Health Education Secretary in 1951 in Milford, CT. Dorothy was also columnist for Welcome Wagon in...
Lisa Vargas, 48, of Kent, passed away Friday, August 25, 2017, at her Home. She was born April 6, 1969 in Bronx, NY to Crispin and Carmen (Santiago) Vargas. She is survived by her son Zachary Conley of Lodi; daughters, Krystine (Matthew) Risola of Dayton, Carmen Conley of Wellington, and Courtney Conley of Indianapolis, IN; Close friends, Jeffrey Conley of...
Leola "Sammy" Paterson, 92, of Stow, died Monday, August 21, 2017, at Stow Glen Retirement Center in Stow. Sammy was a sweet soul who was beloved by all who knew her. She loved to entertain and hosted many a dinner party and bridge luncheon at the house on Horning Road. She loved reading, playing cards (especially bridge), traveling, old movies,...
Caitlin Ygraine Clingman was born September 5, 1989. She died at age 27 in her Barberton home on August 19, 2017. Caitlin was known for a smile that could light up the room and her wry sense of humor. She was a loving mother with a warm heart and a voracious reader with a natural intelligence and innate curiosity. Caitlin...
Craig Joseph Hejma, 56, of Kent, died Friday, August 18, 2017, at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born September 21, 1960 in Cleveland, Ohio to George Joseph and Betty L. (Hejda) Hejma. Craig worked a landscape business for 20 years, retired from that and started working for LKQ as a Quality Inspector of auto parts. He will be...
Joseph Diestel, 74, of Kent, died Thursday, August 17, 2017. He was born January 27, 1943 in Westbury, NY to Charles and Agnes (VandenBussche) Diestel. He is survived by sons, James (Denise) Diestel of Akron, Christopher (Eileen) Diestel of Columbia, MO and Geoffrey Diestel of Sherwood, OR; daughter, Lisa (Robert) Schwan of Garrettsville; eight grandchildren; one great granddaughter; brother, James...
Suzanne (Sue) Lucas (nee Martin), Kent, OH, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 15th, 2017 at the age of 56 and was preceded in death by her parents, George and Ann Martin. Those that knew Sue would have to agree that she had the biggest and most beautiful heart. Sue's positive attitude and zest for life overpowered her struggles and...
William Joseph Zdanczewski Jr., 70, of Windham, died Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at UH Portage Medical Center. He was born June 7, 1947 in Cleveland, to William Joseph and Margaret L. (Sutton) Zdanczewski Sr. He was a member of the American Legion in Windham and the DAV. Bill loved to fish, watching Old westerns and football. Bill was an all-around...
Ellen T. Ahearn, 78, a former nun, teacher in Buffalo Catholic schools and university instructor died August 14, 2017, in Stow, Ohio, after a long illness. A native of Buffalo, Ms. Ahearn joined the Sisters of St. Francis in Williamsville at the age of 18. As Sister Maura, she taught in the Buffalo area at St. Clare College, St. Mary's...
Barbara A. Craven, 84, of Kent, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, August 9, 2017, in Brimfield. . She was born June 18, 1933 in Putney, WV to the late Clemith and Violet M. (Parker) Gay. She worked as a secretary for Summa Akron City 16 years, and she would often share many memories about her time...
Jennie (Joanna) Vlanton, 93, a native of St. Louis who retired to Kent, Ohio, died on August 8. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on April 27, 1924, to Stephanos and Evangelia Constantinides. For 30 years, she was a classroom teacher and reading specialist with the St. Louis public schools. She held a B.A. in History from Washington University...
Sallie Gonos, 75, of Kent, died Monday, August 7, 2017, at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. She was born April 28, 1942 in Ravenna, to the late Lamarre L. and Evelyn Dolores (Raber) Poole. Sallie was a life-long resident of Kent. She worked for the Kent City Schools in food preparation and service at several city schools. She enjoyed...
Craig James Johnson, 61, of Kent, died Monday, August 7, 2017, in Ashtabula. He was born April 12, 1956 in Geneva, to Voyne Ace and Ora (Hess) Johnson. Craig was especially proud of his grandchildren; they could rely on their "Pop" to give them sweets and get them out of trouble. He took great pride in being a truck driver...
Helen Jane (Strimple) Wilson---devoted wife, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, mother-in-law, sister-in-law, teacher, educator, manager, volunteer, and friend---died peacefully at home at age 91 with family around her on August 7, 2017 at Vancouver, WA after a short illness. Helen Jane was born at her family's home in Kent, Ohio on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 1925, the daughter of...
Frances A. Patterson, 78, of Kent, died Wednesday, August 2, 2017, at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. She was born June 10, 1939 in Hubbard, to the late John and Mary (March) MacLellan. She encouraged others to share in her love for horses through over 45 years as a 4-H advisor and many years as a Pony Club D.C. She...
Theresa M. Boyle, age 71, passed away on August 2nd, 2017 after a courageous three year battle with cancer. She was born July 30th, 1946 in Steubenville to the late Howard T. and Theresa (Milano) Boyle. She moved to Kent at an early age and graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in 1964. Following her mother's example she became an...