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Joseph J Henry
Apr 9, 2017
Joseph J Henry, 68, of Kent, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, April 9th, 2017, at University Hospital in Cleveland. He was born January 12, 1949 in Toledo, to John E and Irene (Fournier) Henry. He was a veteran of the Army during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Brenda Darlene (nee...
Richard Steven Sherlock
Apr 4, 2017
Richard Steven Sherlock, 34, of Kent, died Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at his home. He was born October 8, 1982 in Ravenna, to G. Richard and Janith L. (Chermansky) Sherlock. Richard was a 2001 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School and received an Associate Degree from Stark State College. Richard had a kind soul and a big heart. His good...
Michael J. Attina
Mar 30, 2017
Michael J. Attina, 74, of Ravenna, died Thursday, March 30, 2017, at UH Portage Medical Center. He was born March 11, 1943 in Cleveland, to Michael I. and Elizabeth (DeVera) Attina. Michael was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Garrettsville and the Knights of Columbus. Michael was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Cuban Missle Crisis....
John Baptist Ferlito
Mar 30, 2017
John Baptist Ferlito III passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017 at the University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. John was born February 21, 1950, in Cleveland, Ohio, to John and Betty Ferlito. He was a 1968 graduate of Euclid High School, active in wrestling, soccer, and the Boy Scouts, earning the rank of Eagle Scout. In 1972, he graduated from Ohio...
Rosita E. White
Mar 29, 2017
Rosita E. White, 82, of Kent, died Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. She was born January 26, 1935 in Ravenna to Earl and Mary (Coy) Crooks. She graduated from Mantua High School. She had attended Frost Road Chapel in Streetsboro and was a member of the Red Hat Society. She is survived by her...
Ralph Denzil "Denny" Boyles,
Mar 27, 2017
Ralph Denzil "Denny" Boyles Jr. passed away unexpectedly on March 27, 2017 at the age of 65 from complications resulting from angioplasty surgery. By his side was his wife and companion of 45+ years, Susan Lynn Boyles (Ludick). He was a loving and caring husband, father, and brother as well as a good friend to many people. Beloved father of...
Patricia Jeanne (Spotleson) Harmon
Mar 26, 2017
Patricia "Patti" Harmon, 62, of Marana, Arizona passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona. Born July 1, 1954 in Canton; she graduated from Oakwood High School in Canton and received her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Kent State University. At the time of her passing she was a mathematics teacher at Ironwood Ridge...
Lynn Fauver Rimmer
Mar 23, 2017
LYNN FAUVER RIMMER, long time figure skating professional, passed away of natural causes at home in Twin Lakes, Ohio. Lynn received her early figure skating training at the Cleveland Skating Club and later taught there. She also taught figure skating in Troy, Ohio, Rockford, Illinois and throughout northeastern Ohio, including Kent State University. She was a graduate of Laurel School...
Frank L. Felton
Mar 23, 2017
After a long and valiant battle, Frank "Jug" Felton of Rootstown passed away in his sleep on Thursday, March 23, 2017, with his wife, Jeanette (Antonelli) of Kent by his side. Jug was born January 16, 1929, to Agnes and Frank Felton of Kent. He attended Kent City Schools and was an altar boy for St. Patrick Catholic Church in...
Mary Lou Steinert
Mar 22, 2017
Mary Lou Steinert, 95, of Kent, died peacefully in the home where she was born, Wednesday, March 22, 2017, surrounded by her family. She was born May 17, 1921 to Joseph and Harriet (Serani) Rinaldi. She attended St. Patrick Elementary School and was a 1939 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School. Her first job was as a clerk in the...
Donald H. Stage
Mar 21, 2017
Donald H. Stage, 69, of Ravenna, died Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at Florida Hospital - Deland in Deland, FL. He was born November 23, 1947 in Chardon to Harry L. and Ruth C. (Swensen) Stage. He was a U.S. Army veteran of Viet Nam. Donald retired from Franklin Township where he worked for 32 years. He is survived by his...
Ida L Giles
Mar 21, 2017
Ida L. Giles, 96, of Kent, died Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at Summit Acres Altercare in Caldwell. She was born March 24, 1920 in Noble County to Forrest and Grace (Darrah) Farson. She is survived by son; Don Rogers of Akron; four grandchildren; sister, Barbara Way. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Joseph Noble Rogers, second husband,...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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...
Joseph J Henry
Apr 9, 2017
Joseph J Henry, 68, of Kent, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, April 9th, 2017, at University Hospital in Cleveland. He was born January 12, 1949 in Toledo, to John E and Irene (Fournier) Henry. He was a veteran of the Army during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Brenda Darlene (nee...
Richard Steven Sherlock
Apr 4, 2017
Richard Steven Sherlock, 34, of Kent, died Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at his home. He was born October 8, 1982 in Ravenna, to G. Richard and Janith L. (Chermansky) Sherlock. Richard was a 2001 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School and received an Associate Degree from Stark State College. Richard had a kind soul and a big heart. His good...
Michael J. Attina
Mar 30, 2017
Michael J. Attina, 74, of Ravenna, died Thursday, March 30, 2017, at UH Portage Medical Center. He was born March 11, 1943 in Cleveland, to Michael I. and Elizabeth (DeVera) Attina. Michael was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Garrettsville and the Knights of Columbus. Michael was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Cuban Missle Crisis....
John Baptist Ferlito
Mar 30, 2017
John Baptist Ferlito III passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017 at the University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. John was born February 21, 1950, in Cleveland, Ohio, to John and Betty Ferlito. He was a 1968 graduate of Euclid High School, active in wrestling, soccer, and the Boy Scouts, earning the rank of Eagle Scout. In 1972, he graduated from Ohio...
Rosita E. White
Mar 29, 2017
Rosita E. White, 82, of Kent, died Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. She was born January 26, 1935 in Ravenna to Earl and Mary (Coy) Crooks. She graduated from Mantua High School. She had attended Frost Road Chapel in Streetsboro and was a member of the Red Hat Society. She is survived by her...
Ralph Denzil "Denny" Boyles,
Mar 27, 2017
Ralph Denzil "Denny" Boyles Jr. passed away unexpectedly on March 27, 2017 at the age of 65 from complications resulting from angioplasty surgery. By his side was his wife and companion of 45+ years, Susan Lynn Boyles (Ludick). He was a loving and caring husband, father, and brother as well as a good friend to many people. Beloved father of...
Patricia Jeanne (Spotleson) Harmon
Mar 26, 2017
Patricia "Patti" Harmon, 62, of Marana, Arizona passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona. Born July 1, 1954 in Canton; she graduated from Oakwood High School in Canton and received her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Kent State University. At the time of her passing she was a mathematics teacher at Ironwood Ridge...
Lynn Fauver Rimmer
Mar 23, 2017
LYNN FAUVER RIMMER, long time figure skating professional, passed away of natural causes at home in Twin Lakes, Ohio. Lynn received her early figure skating training at the Cleveland Skating Club and later taught there. She also taught figure skating in Troy, Ohio, Rockford, Illinois and throughout northeastern Ohio, including Kent State University. She was a graduate of Laurel School...
Frank L. Felton
Mar 23, 2017
After a long and valiant battle, Frank "Jug" Felton of Rootstown passed away in his sleep on Thursday, March 23, 2017, with his wife, Jeanette (Antonelli) of Kent by his side. Jug was born January 16, 1929, to Agnes and Frank Felton of Kent. He attended Kent City Schools and was an altar boy for St. Patrick Catholic Church in...
Mary Lou Steinert
Mar 22, 2017
Mary Lou Steinert, 95, of Kent, died peacefully in the home where she was born, Wednesday, March 22, 2017, surrounded by her family. She was born May 17, 1921 to Joseph and Harriet (Serani) Rinaldi. She attended St. Patrick Elementary School and was a 1939 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School. Her first job was as a clerk in the...
Donald H. Stage
Mar 21, 2017
Donald H. Stage, 69, of Ravenna, died Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at Florida Hospital - Deland in Deland, FL. He was born November 23, 1947 in Chardon to Harry L. and Ruth C. (Swensen) Stage. He was a U.S. Army veteran of Viet Nam. Donald retired from Franklin Township where he worked for 32 years. He is survived by his...
Ida L Giles
Mar 21, 2017
Ida L. Giles, 96, of Kent, died Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at Summit Acres Altercare in Caldwell. She was born March 24, 1920 in Noble County to Forrest and Grace (Darrah) Farson. She is survived by son; Don Rogers of Akron; four grandchildren; sister, Barbara Way. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Joseph Noble Rogers, second husband,...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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