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Michael  P. Lenzo

Michael P. Lenzo

Mar 21, 2017

Michael P. Lenzo, of Kent, was born in Newcomerstown on January 26, 1932 to Carmelo and Sarah Lenzo. He was the youngest of seven children who grew up to become a man of great faith. On August 1, 1959 he married Mary Alice "Mitzie" Sawyer and they celebrated 57 years of marriage before he passed away on March 21, 2017....

Lillian  Jean (Deem)  Shull

Lillian Jean (Deem) Shull

Mar 20, 2017

Lillian Jean Shull, 82, of Parma, died Monday, March 20, 2017, at her home. She was born July 3, 1934 in Parkersburg, WV to Charles Page and Hazel Winona (Byers) Deem. She is survived by son, Charles (Jennifer) Shull of Louisa, VA; daughters, Diane Podowski of Brecksville and Connie (Todd) Hoffman of Cleveland; eight grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and 2...

Eric  Donte Cleveland

Eric Donte Cleveland

Mar 19, 2017

Eric D. Cleveland, 43, of Columbus, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2017, at OhioHealth Doctors Hospital in Columbus. He was born January 29, 1974 in Ravenna. Eric was a 1992 Theodore Roosevelt High School graduate. Eric had been an employee of Hollywood Casino in Columbus. Eric was a member of St. Thomas More Newman Center in Columbus, Ohio where...

James  Allen Rhoads

James Allen Rhoads

Mar 18, 2017

James Allen Rhoads, 58, of Brady Lake, died Saturday, March 18, 2017, at his home. He was born December 18, 1958 in Ravenna, to John "Bob" and Betty (Postlethwait) Rhoads. He retired from Davey Tree as a mechanic/welder after 23 years of service. He is survived by son, Curtis (Jamie) Rhoads of Kent; daughter, Dea (Mark) Busher of Chattanooga, TN;...

Margaret  Ann Toth

Margaret Ann Toth

Mar 17, 2017

Margaret Ann "Peg" Toth, 80, of Streetsboro, died Friday, March 17th at her home. She was born February 27, 1937 in Strausburg, PA to Theodore and Katherine (McElroy) Fueglien. She worked for Mantaline Corporation for over 25 years. Margaret enjoyed music and dancing. Peg will be greatly missed by her family, friends and caretakers her son, Mike Toth and grandson,...

Sharon  Kay Sowinski

Sharon Kay Sowinski

Mar 16, 2017

Sharon Kay Sowinski was a loving, caring, compassionate, woman with a zest for life. She went home peacefully to be with the Lord Jesus on March 16, 2017. Sharon enjoyed traveling and spending time with friends and family. She was more than a daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mother, and grandmother, she was a friend to all who was always there...

Martha  Lee Miller

Martha Lee Miller

Mar 15, 2017

Martha Lee Miller, 97, of Kent, died Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and was born January 30, 1920 to Laura Jeanette and Hazen D. Crawford. She was an active member of DAR and the Kent United Methodist Church. She received much joy from her 32...

Thomas  A. Campana

Thomas A. Campana

Mar 15, 2017

Thomas A. Campana, 93, of Kent, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017. Born on April 20, 1923, he was the son of Andrew (Condito) and Angela (Carano) Campana. Tom met Lois Talbott in high school and married her on February 8, 1947. Tom was born and raised in Hubbard, one of 9 children. He left high school early to enlist...

Robert  Henry Faley

Robert Henry Faley

Mar 9, 2017

Robert Henry Faley, age 68, died peacefully in the care of hospice on March 9, 2017 with his family by his side. He spent his last months under the compassionate loving care of the staff at Laurel Lake in Hudson. The son of the late Henry and Winifred (nee Goeke) Faley, his life began in New Jersey. He received his...

Beverly  Jean Valarinos

Beverly Jean Valarinos

Mar 9, 2017

Beverly Jean Valarinos, 64, of Cuyahoga Falls, died Thursday, March 9, 2017, at Akron City Hospital Medical Center, surrounded by her family. She was born February 15, 1953 in Akron, to John and Helene (Stutler) Valarinos. She was a member of the New Apostolic Church. Beverly loved to spend time with her family, friends and her dog Kipi. She is...

Albert  C. Heinlein

Albert C. Heinlein

Mar 8, 2017

Albert Heinlein, loved the Lord and was welcomed into his eternal home on March 8, 2017. Albert was born on May 26, 1924 in Erie, Pa., to Albert and Ruth (McCartney) Heinlein. He graduated in 1942 from Academy High School and enrolled in Gannon College, in Erie. He transferred to Penn State University, majoring in chemical engineering. While at Penn...

Glen A. Stutzman ,

Glen A. Stutzman ,

Mar 8, 2017

Glen Stutzman Sr., 78, of Kent was welcomed into heaven by his Mother and Father, Woodrow and Thelma Stutzman; and sister, Karen, on March 8, 2017, surrounded by his family. Glen is survived by his wife of 57 years, Pauline (Brown) Stutzman; his beloved dog, Scooby Doo; son, Glen (Marie) Stutzman Jr.; daughter, Kim (David) Waterhouse; grandchildren, Heather (Shawn) Harvey,...

Chad  Thomas Griggy

Chad Thomas Griggy

Mar 7, 2017

Chad Thomas Griggy was tragically taken from us too soon on March 7, 2017 at the age of 35. He was born in Ravenna, Ohio on February 8, 1982. He graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in Kent, Ohio then went on to Ohio State University graduating with his Masters in Mechanical Engineering. He worked for Procter & Gamble then...

Richard Mcclain

Richard Mcclain

Mar 6, 2017

Richard McClain, 72, of Munroe Falls, died Monday, March 6, 2017, in Munroe Falls. He was born March 4, 1945 in Ravenna, to William and Alice (Raspilair) McClain. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of American Legion Post #496, 1945 Mogadore Road, Kent, OH 44240 Veterans of Foreign Wars #4738, 3733 Fishcreek Rd, Cuyahoga Falls,OH 44224,...

John  W. Overton

John W. Overton

Mar 4, 2017

John W. Overton, 85, of Kent, died Saturday, March 4, 2017, at Altercare of Brimfield. He was born July 2, 1931 in Akron, to Robert Earl and Mildred Leone (Winter) Overton. He was a veteran of the Army during the Korean War. He retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber after 42 years of service. He is survived by his wife,...

Louise  Jane Klein

Louise Jane Klein

Feb 28, 2017

Louise Jane Klein, 94, of Kent, died Tuesday, February 28, 2017, at University Hospital in Cleveland. She was born December 10, 1922 in Colorado Springs, CO to Harry R. and Della M. (Dixon) Israel, and grew of age in Beloit, OH. Louise was a member of the United Methodist Church of Kent for over 60 years and active there with...

Brittany  Renee Wunderle-Dejarnatt

Brittany Renee Wunderle-Dejarnatt

Feb 28, 2017

Brittany Renee Wunderle-DeJarnatt passed on February 28th at her aunt and uncle's home, Laurie and Gary Knuth in Kent, Ohio. After a long courageous battle with cancer, she was finally at rest in her husband's arms and surrounded by loved ones. She was 33 years old. Brittany leaves behind husband, Benjamin DeJarnatt whom she married on December 6th, 2016 at...

Tara  L Ailes

Tara L Ailes

Feb 25, 2017

Tara L. Ailes, 43, of Ravenna Twp, died Saturday, February 25, 2017, at Akron City Hospital Medical Center in Akron. She was born February 5, 1974 in Cuyahoga Falls, to Patrick H. and Peggy A. (Hinman) Ailes. She had a compassionate and generous heart for those in their times of need, caring for the sick, serving others in the church...

John  F Devos

John F Devos

Feb 25, 2017

John F. DeVos, 73, of Brimfield, passed away after a lengthy illness at University Hospital Portage Medical Center in the Hospice Unit on Saturday, February 25, 2017. He was born on August 31, 1943 in Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna to Bert and Alta DeVos and was a resident in Kent until 1999. He was a Beacon Journal paper boy...

Timothy  R. Meloy

Timothy R. Meloy

Feb 15, 2017

Timothy R. Meloy, 74, of Randolph died Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at the Woodlands at Robinson in Ravenna. He was born June 27, 1942, in Ravenna to Kenneth R. and Winnifred K. (Kline) Meloy. He is survived by brothers Terrence L. Meloy of Heath, Ohio and Todd M. Meloy of Chapmanville, WV; and sister, Kyra Meloy of Kent. He was...

Michael  P. Lenzo

Michael P. Lenzo

Mar 21, 2017

Michael P. Lenzo, of Kent, was born in Newcomerstown on January 26, 1932 to Carmelo and Sarah Lenzo. He was the youngest of seven children who grew up to become a man of great faith. On August 1, 1959 he married Mary Alice "Mitzie" Sawyer and they celebrated 57 years of marriage before he passed away on March 21, 2017....

Lillian  Jean (Deem)  Shull

Lillian Jean (Deem) Shull

Mar 20, 2017

Lillian Jean Shull, 82, of Parma, died Monday, March 20, 2017, at her home. She was born July 3, 1934 in Parkersburg, WV to Charles Page and Hazel Winona (Byers) Deem. She is survived by son, Charles (Jennifer) Shull of Louisa, VA; daughters, Diane Podowski of Brecksville and Connie (Todd) Hoffman of Cleveland; eight grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and 2...

Eric  Donte Cleveland

Eric Donte Cleveland

Mar 19, 2017

Eric D. Cleveland, 43, of Columbus, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2017, at OhioHealth Doctors Hospital in Columbus. He was born January 29, 1974 in Ravenna. Eric was a 1992 Theodore Roosevelt High School graduate. Eric had been an employee of Hollywood Casino in Columbus. Eric was a member of St. Thomas More Newman Center in Columbus, Ohio where...

James  Allen Rhoads

James Allen Rhoads

Mar 18, 2017

James Allen Rhoads, 58, of Brady Lake, died Saturday, March 18, 2017, at his home. He was born December 18, 1958 in Ravenna, to John "Bob" and Betty (Postlethwait) Rhoads. He retired from Davey Tree as a mechanic/welder after 23 years of service. He is survived by son, Curtis (Jamie) Rhoads of Kent; daughter, Dea (Mark) Busher of Chattanooga, TN;...

Margaret  Ann Toth

Margaret Ann Toth

Mar 17, 2017

Margaret Ann "Peg" Toth, 80, of Streetsboro, died Friday, March 17th at her home. She was born February 27, 1937 in Strausburg, PA to Theodore and Katherine (McElroy) Fueglien. She worked for Mantaline Corporation for over 25 years. Margaret enjoyed music and dancing. Peg will be greatly missed by her family, friends and caretakers her son, Mike Toth and grandson,...

Sharon  Kay Sowinski

Sharon Kay Sowinski

Mar 16, 2017

Sharon Kay Sowinski was a loving, caring, compassionate, woman with a zest for life. She went home peacefully to be with the Lord Jesus on March 16, 2017. Sharon enjoyed traveling and spending time with friends and family. She was more than a daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mother, and grandmother, she was a friend to all who was always there...

Martha  Lee Miller

Martha Lee Miller

Mar 15, 2017

Martha Lee Miller, 97, of Kent, died Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and was born January 30, 1920 to Laura Jeanette and Hazen D. Crawford. She was an active member of DAR and the Kent United Methodist Church. She received much joy from her 32...

Thomas  A. Campana

Thomas A. Campana

Mar 15, 2017

Thomas A. Campana, 93, of Kent, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017. Born on April 20, 1923, he was the son of Andrew (Condito) and Angela (Carano) Campana. Tom met Lois Talbott in high school and married her on February 8, 1947. Tom was born and raised in Hubbard, one of 9 children. He left high school early to enlist...

Robert  Henry Faley

Robert Henry Faley

Mar 9, 2017

Robert Henry Faley, age 68, died peacefully in the care of hospice on March 9, 2017 with his family by his side. He spent his last months under the compassionate loving care of the staff at Laurel Lake in Hudson. The son of the late Henry and Winifred (nee Goeke) Faley, his life began in New Jersey. He received his...

Beverly  Jean Valarinos

Beverly Jean Valarinos

Mar 9, 2017

Beverly Jean Valarinos, 64, of Cuyahoga Falls, died Thursday, March 9, 2017, at Akron City Hospital Medical Center, surrounded by her family. She was born February 15, 1953 in Akron, to John and Helene (Stutler) Valarinos. She was a member of the New Apostolic Church. Beverly loved to spend time with her family, friends and her dog Kipi. She is...

Albert  C. Heinlein

Albert C. Heinlein

Mar 8, 2017

Albert Heinlein, loved the Lord and was welcomed into his eternal home on March 8, 2017. Albert was born on May 26, 1924 in Erie, Pa., to Albert and Ruth (McCartney) Heinlein. He graduated in 1942 from Academy High School and enrolled in Gannon College, in Erie. He transferred to Penn State University, majoring in chemical engineering. While at Penn...

Glen A. Stutzman ,

Glen A. Stutzman ,

Mar 8, 2017

Glen Stutzman Sr., 78, of Kent was welcomed into heaven by his Mother and Father, Woodrow and Thelma Stutzman; and sister, Karen, on March 8, 2017, surrounded by his family. Glen is survived by his wife of 57 years, Pauline (Brown) Stutzman; his beloved dog, Scooby Doo; son, Glen (Marie) Stutzman Jr.; daughter, Kim (David) Waterhouse; grandchildren, Heather (Shawn) Harvey,...

Chad  Thomas Griggy

Chad Thomas Griggy

Mar 7, 2017

Chad Thomas Griggy was tragically taken from us too soon on March 7, 2017 at the age of 35. He was born in Ravenna, Ohio on February 8, 1982. He graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in Kent, Ohio then went on to Ohio State University graduating with his Masters in Mechanical Engineering. He worked for Procter & Gamble then...

Richard Mcclain

Richard Mcclain

Mar 6, 2017

Richard McClain, 72, of Munroe Falls, died Monday, March 6, 2017, in Munroe Falls. He was born March 4, 1945 in Ravenna, to William and Alice (Raspilair) McClain. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of American Legion Post #496, 1945 Mogadore Road, Kent, OH 44240 Veterans of Foreign Wars #4738, 3733 Fishcreek Rd, Cuyahoga Falls,OH 44224,...

John  W. Overton

John W. Overton

Mar 4, 2017

John W. Overton, 85, of Kent, died Saturday, March 4, 2017, at Altercare of Brimfield. He was born July 2, 1931 in Akron, to Robert Earl and Mildred Leone (Winter) Overton. He was a veteran of the Army during the Korean War. He retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber after 42 years of service. He is survived by his wife,...

Louise  Jane Klein

Louise Jane Klein

Feb 28, 2017

Louise Jane Klein, 94, of Kent, died Tuesday, February 28, 2017, at University Hospital in Cleveland. She was born December 10, 1922 in Colorado Springs, CO to Harry R. and Della M. (Dixon) Israel, and grew of age in Beloit, OH. Louise was a member of the United Methodist Church of Kent for over 60 years and active there with...

Brittany  Renee Wunderle-Dejarnatt

Brittany Renee Wunderle-Dejarnatt

Feb 28, 2017

Brittany Renee Wunderle-DeJarnatt passed on February 28th at her aunt and uncle's home, Laurie and Gary Knuth in Kent, Ohio. After a long courageous battle with cancer, she was finally at rest in her husband's arms and surrounded by loved ones. She was 33 years old. Brittany leaves behind husband, Benjamin DeJarnatt whom she married on December 6th, 2016 at...

Tara  L Ailes

Tara L Ailes

Feb 25, 2017

Tara L. Ailes, 43, of Ravenna Twp, died Saturday, February 25, 2017, at Akron City Hospital Medical Center in Akron. She was born February 5, 1974 in Cuyahoga Falls, to Patrick H. and Peggy A. (Hinman) Ailes. She had a compassionate and generous heart for those in their times of need, caring for the sick, serving others in the church...

John  F Devos

John F Devos

Feb 25, 2017

John F. DeVos, 73, of Brimfield, passed away after a lengthy illness at University Hospital Portage Medical Center in the Hospice Unit on Saturday, February 25, 2017. He was born on August 31, 1943 in Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna to Bert and Alta DeVos and was a resident in Kent until 1999. He was a Beacon Journal paper boy...

Timothy  R. Meloy

Timothy R. Meloy

Feb 15, 2017

Timothy R. Meloy, 74, of Randolph died Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at the Woodlands at Robinson in Ravenna. He was born June 27, 1942, in Ravenna to Kenneth R. and Winnifred K. (Kline) Meloy. He is survived by brothers Terrence L. Meloy of Heath, Ohio and Todd M. Meloy of Chapmanville, WV; and sister, Kyra Meloy of Kent. He was...

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