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Jane  A. Yengling

Jane A. Yengling

Jul 30, 2017

Jane A. (nee Riggs) Yengling, 78, of Kent, died Sunday, July 30, 2017, at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. She was born December 13, 1938 in Akron to the late Forest and Marie (Lewis) Riggs. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer (Don) Jones of Kent; granddaughter, Katie (Joe) Keba of Stow; grandson, Tyler Jones of Kent; great grandchild,...

Raymond  Hayes Loughridge

Raymond Hayes Loughridge

Jul 26, 2017

Long time Kent resident, Raymond Hayes Loughridge, 95, passed away 26 July 2017. Ray was born 22 July 1922, on the family dairy farm in Chippewa Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania. He was the only child of Hay Walker and Lillian Ruth (Winterburn) Loughridge. He was survived by his wife of 69 years, Ruthe Evelyn (Coulter) "Moots" Loughridge. His four children;...

Caroll  E. Brode

Caroll E. Brode

Jul 24, 2017

Caroll E. Streeter Brode, 67, of Kent, Ohio died on Monday, July 24 at her home. She was born in Portage County on February 22, 1950 to Lois (Call) and Jack Streeter of Hiram, Ohio. Caroll graduated from Crestwood High School and went on to obtain a B.S. in Social Work from The University of Akron. She then obtained a...

Cynthia  Parker Matthews

Cynthia Parker Matthews

Jul 22, 2017

Cynthia Parker Matthews, 81, of Hudson, Ohio was born in Cleveland January 15, 1936 to Arthur L. Parker and Helen M. (née Fitzgerald) Parker. Cindy passed away in the company of her children on Saturday July 22, 2017 after battling a rapidly devastating cancer diagnosis early this year. Cindy lived a life filled with joy, abilities, family, talents, and interests....

Lilli  E. Meluch

Lilli E. Meluch

Jul 22, 2017

Lilli Emma (Bates) Meluch, 95, was called to her heavenly home early Saturday morning, July 22, 2017. Lilli was born February 24, 1922 to Charles Homer Bates and Katharina Sauerwein Bates. After graduating from Lash High School in Zanesville, she worked at Timken Roller Bearing and also switchboard operator for Ohio Bell Telephone in Zanesville before moving to Kent, Ohio....

Marvin  B. Kirschman

Marvin B. Kirschman

Jul 20, 2017

Marvin B. Kirschman, 91, of Kent, died Thursday, July 20, 2017, at Independence Village in Aurora. He was born October 15, 1925 in Meriden, CT to the late Walter C. and Harriet (Bartholomew) Kirschman. He was a veteran of the Navy during the World War II with service in the South Pacific. A member of the University of Connecticut 1948...

Andy Ohman

Andy Ohman

Jul 19, 2017

Andy Ohman, age 90 of Kent, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born in Canton on March 8th, 1927 to the late John and Helen (Dudas) Ohman. Andy served honorably as a marine in WWII, worked most of his life as a truck driver, enjoyed fishing and farming, and loved playing...

Suzanne  E. Jenkins

Suzanne E. Jenkins

Jul 16, 2017

Suzanne E. Jenkins, 67, of Kent, lost her battle with cancer and passed away peacefully Sunday, July 16, 2017, at her home. Suzanne was the youngest of three children, born November 28, 1949 in Smyrna, DE to the late Alfred and Eleanor (Pucillo) Guarro. Suzanne is survived by her husband, Lynn E. Jenkins; son, Kristopher Tracy of New York, NY;...

Dorys  C. Ledet

Dorys C. Ledet

Jul 13, 2017

Dorys Ledet passed away July 13, 2017 at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. The cause of death was lung cancer. Dorys was born 1941 in Usulutan, El Salvador, but during her lifetime, she was a resident of: San Francisco, CA; New Orleans, LA; Miami, Florida; Elizabeth, NJ; Red Bank, NJ; and Kent, OH. While Dorys traveled around the world,...

Jean  Marie Alspach

Jean Marie Alspach

Jul 11, 2017

Jean Marie Alspach, 90, of Ravenna, died peacefully Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at her home. She was born April 25, 1927 in Akron to Lloyd and Ethel (Morrison) Brackin. Jean married the love of her life John W. Alspach Sr. on February 19th, 1944 in Ft. Worth, Texas. Jean and her family raised purebred goats at her farm in Rootstown....

David  Michael Kurka

David Michael Kurka

Jul 11, 2017

David Michael Kurka, 36, of Windham, died at his home. He was born August 29, 1980 in Ravenna to George and Rhonda (Burbridge) Kurka. While in South Carolina, he discovered his love for cooking. He became a chef and worked at several restaurants in South Carolina and returned to Portage County and worked at several restaurants here. He loved his...

Karen  Joy Smith

Karen Joy Smith

Jul 9, 2017

Karen Joy Smith, 75, of Streetsboro, died Sunday, July 9, 2017, at her home. She was born January 20, 1942 in Bloomington, IN to Lucius and Maxine (Skinner) Lyman Jr. She is survived by her husband, Jack W. Smith; daughters, one daughter: Teri (Dr. Vic) Kulick of Parma, OH. She was preceded in death by her son, Richard T. Barrett....

Paul  C. Kitchin,

Paul C. Kitchin,

Jul 7, 2017

Paul C. Kitchin Jr., 98, of Ravenna, died Friday, July 7, 2017, at home in Rootstown Township. He was born October 18, 1918 in Missoula, MT to the late Paul Clifford and Agnis (nee Hatch) Kitchin. He was a professor of political science at Kent State University. Founder of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity and member No 1 in Ohio....

Deacon John F. "Jack" Carney

Deacon John F. "Jack" Carney

Jul 7, 2017

After a lengthy journey, Deacon John F. "Jack" Carney passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017, surrounded by his family. Jack was born in Youngstown, Ohio on December 29, 1941. He was the son of Joseph P. and Virginia (Sullivan) Carney. Jack was a graduate of Ursuline High School in 1959, and participated in the first football game between Mooney...

Lester  E. Krebs

Lester E. Krebs

Jul 4, 2017

Lester Earl Krebs, a WWII Army vet fought in the Battle of the Bulge and was a member of The Greatest Generation gave his final salute July 4, 2017. He was born in Loudonville, OH to Swiss immigrants Albert & Lina Krebs on March 18th 1919 and is preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Josephine [nee] Skibiski....

Gloria Dickerson

Gloria Dickerson

Jul 3, 2017

Gloria Dickerson, 92, of Wooster, died Monday, July 3, 2017, at Brookdale Senior Living Center in Marion. She was born May 16, 1925 in Kent, to the late Lawrence and Bessie J. (Martin) Ramicone. She grew up in Kent, attending St. Patrick grade school, and graduating from Kent Roosevelt High School in 1942. During WWII she worked as a riveter...

Gerald Allison "Jerry" Haas

Gerald Allison "Jerry" Haas

Jul 1, 2017

Jerry was born in Marion, Ohio and grew up in Mt. Gilead and Medina, Ohio. He married Margaret (Peg) Bissler Haas on the first day of spring of 1976 and they shared 41 years of marriage. He was a beloved father to their children Andrew (Andy) and Claire Haas. Jerry loved to go for a drive in the car with...

Oliver  J. Schneider

Oliver J. Schneider

Jul 1, 2017

Oliver J. Schneider, 91, of Brimfield Township, died Saturday, July 1, 2017, at home in Brimfield Township. He was born January 31, 1926 in Ravenna, OH to the late Frank and Margaret (nee Trepanier) Schneider. Graduate of Ravenna High School, Bachelor degree from Kent State University and Doctorate of Jurisprudence from Case Western Reserve University Law School. He was a...

Jack  Dennis Stonestreet

Jack Dennis Stonestreet

Jun 29, 2017

Jack Dennis Stonestreet, 83, of Mentor, died Thursday, June 29, 2017, at Hartley Manor Assisted Living in Concord. He was born April 10, 1934 in Akron, to Chuck and Oka (Trott) Stonestreet. He was a veteran of the Navy serving aboard the USS Randolph. Jack was a CPA and owned his own firm for 35 years. He was an avid...

Gladys  "Gay" Moore

Gladys "Gay" Moore

Jun 27, 2017

Gladys "Gay" Moore, 88, of Kent, died Tuesday, June 27, 2017, at Woodlands at Robinson in Ravenna. She was born September 12, 1928 in Akron to the late George and Clara (Harnack) Burgess. Gay worked as a private secretary, dental assistant and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Zion Lutheran in Akron, Northminster Presbyterian Church in Cuyahoga...

Jane  A. Yengling

Jane A. Yengling

Jul 30, 2017

Jane A. (nee Riggs) Yengling, 78, of Kent, died Sunday, July 30, 2017, at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. She was born December 13, 1938 in Akron to the late Forest and Marie (Lewis) Riggs. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer (Don) Jones of Kent; granddaughter, Katie (Joe) Keba of Stow; grandson, Tyler Jones of Kent; great grandchild,...

Raymond  Hayes Loughridge

Raymond Hayes Loughridge

Jul 26, 2017

Long time Kent resident, Raymond Hayes Loughridge, 95, passed away 26 July 2017. Ray was born 22 July 1922, on the family dairy farm in Chippewa Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania. He was the only child of Hay Walker and Lillian Ruth (Winterburn) Loughridge. He was survived by his wife of 69 years, Ruthe Evelyn (Coulter) "Moots" Loughridge. His four children;...

Caroll  E. Brode

Caroll E. Brode

Jul 24, 2017

Caroll E. Streeter Brode, 67, of Kent, Ohio died on Monday, July 24 at her home. She was born in Portage County on February 22, 1950 to Lois (Call) and Jack Streeter of Hiram, Ohio. Caroll graduated from Crestwood High School and went on to obtain a B.S. in Social Work from The University of Akron. She then obtained a...

Cynthia  Parker Matthews

Cynthia Parker Matthews

Jul 22, 2017

Cynthia Parker Matthews, 81, of Hudson, Ohio was born in Cleveland January 15, 1936 to Arthur L. Parker and Helen M. (née Fitzgerald) Parker. Cindy passed away in the company of her children on Saturday July 22, 2017 after battling a rapidly devastating cancer diagnosis early this year. Cindy lived a life filled with joy, abilities, family, talents, and interests....

Lilli  E. Meluch

Lilli E. Meluch

Jul 22, 2017

Lilli Emma (Bates) Meluch, 95, was called to her heavenly home early Saturday morning, July 22, 2017. Lilli was born February 24, 1922 to Charles Homer Bates and Katharina Sauerwein Bates. After graduating from Lash High School in Zanesville, she worked at Timken Roller Bearing and also switchboard operator for Ohio Bell Telephone in Zanesville before moving to Kent, Ohio....

Marvin  B. Kirschman

Marvin B. Kirschman

Jul 20, 2017

Marvin B. Kirschman, 91, of Kent, died Thursday, July 20, 2017, at Independence Village in Aurora. He was born October 15, 1925 in Meriden, CT to the late Walter C. and Harriet (Bartholomew) Kirschman. He was a veteran of the Navy during the World War II with service in the South Pacific. A member of the University of Connecticut 1948...

Andy Ohman

Andy Ohman

Jul 19, 2017

Andy Ohman, age 90 of Kent, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born in Canton on March 8th, 1927 to the late John and Helen (Dudas) Ohman. Andy served honorably as a marine in WWII, worked most of his life as a truck driver, enjoyed fishing and farming, and loved playing...

Suzanne  E. Jenkins

Suzanne E. Jenkins

Jul 16, 2017

Suzanne E. Jenkins, 67, of Kent, lost her battle with cancer and passed away peacefully Sunday, July 16, 2017, at her home. Suzanne was the youngest of three children, born November 28, 1949 in Smyrna, DE to the late Alfred and Eleanor (Pucillo) Guarro. Suzanne is survived by her husband, Lynn E. Jenkins; son, Kristopher Tracy of New York, NY;...

Dorys  C. Ledet

Dorys C. Ledet

Jul 13, 2017

Dorys Ledet passed away July 13, 2017 at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. The cause of death was lung cancer. Dorys was born 1941 in Usulutan, El Salvador, but during her lifetime, she was a resident of: San Francisco, CA; New Orleans, LA; Miami, Florida; Elizabeth, NJ; Red Bank, NJ; and Kent, OH. While Dorys traveled around the world,...

Jean  Marie Alspach

Jean Marie Alspach

Jul 11, 2017

Jean Marie Alspach, 90, of Ravenna, died peacefully Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at her home. She was born April 25, 1927 in Akron to Lloyd and Ethel (Morrison) Brackin. Jean married the love of her life John W. Alspach Sr. on February 19th, 1944 in Ft. Worth, Texas. Jean and her family raised purebred goats at her farm in Rootstown....

David  Michael Kurka

David Michael Kurka

Jul 11, 2017

David Michael Kurka, 36, of Windham, died at his home. He was born August 29, 1980 in Ravenna to George and Rhonda (Burbridge) Kurka. While in South Carolina, he discovered his love for cooking. He became a chef and worked at several restaurants in South Carolina and returned to Portage County and worked at several restaurants here. He loved his...

Karen  Joy Smith

Karen Joy Smith

Jul 9, 2017

Karen Joy Smith, 75, of Streetsboro, died Sunday, July 9, 2017, at her home. She was born January 20, 1942 in Bloomington, IN to Lucius and Maxine (Skinner) Lyman Jr. She is survived by her husband, Jack W. Smith; daughters, one daughter: Teri (Dr. Vic) Kulick of Parma, OH. She was preceded in death by her son, Richard T. Barrett....

Paul  C. Kitchin,

Paul C. Kitchin,

Jul 7, 2017

Paul C. Kitchin Jr., 98, of Ravenna, died Friday, July 7, 2017, at home in Rootstown Township. He was born October 18, 1918 in Missoula, MT to the late Paul Clifford and Agnis (nee Hatch) Kitchin. He was a professor of political science at Kent State University. Founder of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity and member No 1 in Ohio....

Deacon John F. "Jack" Carney

Deacon John F. "Jack" Carney

Jul 7, 2017

After a lengthy journey, Deacon John F. "Jack" Carney passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017, surrounded by his family. Jack was born in Youngstown, Ohio on December 29, 1941. He was the son of Joseph P. and Virginia (Sullivan) Carney. Jack was a graduate of Ursuline High School in 1959, and participated in the first football game between Mooney...

Lester  E. Krebs

Lester E. Krebs

Jul 4, 2017

Lester Earl Krebs, a WWII Army vet fought in the Battle of the Bulge and was a member of The Greatest Generation gave his final salute July 4, 2017. He was born in Loudonville, OH to Swiss immigrants Albert & Lina Krebs on March 18th 1919 and is preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Josephine [nee] Skibiski....

Gloria Dickerson

Gloria Dickerson

Jul 3, 2017

Gloria Dickerson, 92, of Wooster, died Monday, July 3, 2017, at Brookdale Senior Living Center in Marion. She was born May 16, 1925 in Kent, to the late Lawrence and Bessie J. (Martin) Ramicone. She grew up in Kent, attending St. Patrick grade school, and graduating from Kent Roosevelt High School in 1942. During WWII she worked as a riveter...

Gerald Allison "Jerry" Haas

Gerald Allison "Jerry" Haas

Jul 1, 2017

Jerry was born in Marion, Ohio and grew up in Mt. Gilead and Medina, Ohio. He married Margaret (Peg) Bissler Haas on the first day of spring of 1976 and they shared 41 years of marriage. He was a beloved father to their children Andrew (Andy) and Claire Haas. Jerry loved to go for a drive in the car with...

Oliver  J. Schneider

Oliver J. Schneider

Jul 1, 2017

Oliver J. Schneider, 91, of Brimfield Township, died Saturday, July 1, 2017, at home in Brimfield Township. He was born January 31, 1926 in Ravenna, OH to the late Frank and Margaret (nee Trepanier) Schneider. Graduate of Ravenna High School, Bachelor degree from Kent State University and Doctorate of Jurisprudence from Case Western Reserve University Law School. He was a...

Jack  Dennis Stonestreet

Jack Dennis Stonestreet

Jun 29, 2017

Jack Dennis Stonestreet, 83, of Mentor, died Thursday, June 29, 2017, at Hartley Manor Assisted Living in Concord. He was born April 10, 1934 in Akron, to Chuck and Oka (Trott) Stonestreet. He was a veteran of the Navy serving aboard the USS Randolph. Jack was a CPA and owned his own firm for 35 years. He was an avid...

Gladys  "Gay" Moore

Gladys "Gay" Moore

Jun 27, 2017

Gladys "Gay" Moore, 88, of Kent, died Tuesday, June 27, 2017, at Woodlands at Robinson in Ravenna. She was born September 12, 1928 in Akron to the late George and Clara (Harnack) Burgess. Gay worked as a private secretary, dental assistant and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Zion Lutheran in Akron, Northminster Presbyterian Church in Cuyahoga...

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