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Corene  Lorette Crews

Corene Lorette Crews

Sep 21, 2016

Corene Loretta Crews, 84, of Kent, died Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Altercare of Brimfield. She was born January 30, 1932 in Montgomery, AL to William and Kennie Ann (Gandy) Markette. She was a loving mother, served as a Deaconess at Christ and Choir Member Christ Baptist Church. She enjoyed singing, cooking, traveling and being with her family. She was...

Armand  Paul Dionne

Armand Paul Dionne

Sep 20, 2016

Armand Paul Dionne, 82, of Kent, died Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at his home. He was born October 1, 1933 in Manchester, NH to Charles Adrien and Ida Marie (LaBree) Dionne. In Manchester, he attended St. Marie Grade School and West High School. He was a University of New Hampshire graduate; and was a veteran of the US Army during...

Edward  F. Thomas

Edward F. Thomas

Sep 18, 2016

Edward F. Thomas, 86, of Kent, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 18th, 2016 after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was born December 29, 1929 in Hudson, to Francis and Ruth Ellen (Klein) Thomas. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in both the Army and Navy. Edward retired from the...

Carol  Ann Myeress

Carol Ann Myeress

Sep 12, 2016

Carol was born on September 22, 1961 and passed away on Monday, September 12, 2016. Carol was a resident of Kent, Ohio.

Billie  Joyce (Carr)  Ferry

Billie Joyce (Carr) Ferry

Sep 9, 2016

Billie Joyce "B.Jo." (Carr) Ferry passed away September 9, 2016, after a short illness. She was born on September 17, 1953. She grew up in Akron and attended Akron North High School. B.Jo. also attended The Speech and Hearing Institute for the deaf in Columbus, Ohio. She later moved to Kent, Ohio where she resided the rest of her adult...

Allen  Charles Butkovic

Allen Charles Butkovic

Sep 6, 2016

Allen Charles Butkovic, 54, of Kent, died suddenly Tuesday, September 6, 2016. He was born August 31, 1962 in Cleveland to Ralph George and Coletta Ann (Rezac) Butkovic Jr. Allen was a Senior Maintenance Technician for Ariel Corporation in Green. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Scott, whom he married on July 6, 1985; son, Taylor Butkovic of Kent;...

Jennie  L. Lowe

Jennie L. Lowe

Sep 4, 2016

Jennie L. Lowe, 86, of Kent, went peacefully into the arms of the Lord Sunday, September 4, 2016 at her home Kent. Jennie who was affectionately known as "Sister", was the eldest of five children born to Richard and Essie M. (Cotton) Edwards on July 4, 1930 in Macon, MS. She was a graduate of Theodore Roosevelt High School and...

Mona  Carol Mandalin

Mona Carol Mandalin

Sep 4, 2016

Mona Carol Mandalin, 75, of Kent, died Sunday, September 4, 2016 at her home. She was born September 10, 1940 in Cambridge, to John and Rowena (Farrar) Stage. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Carol retired from Kent State University as the Secretary to the Dean of the Libraries. She is survived by her husband, Paul Mandalin, whom...

Allan  M. Eckman

Allan M. Eckman

Sep 3, 2016

Allan M. Eckman, 74, of Ravenna, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2016 at University Hospital in Cleveland. He was born February 22, 1942 in Barberton, to Eugene and Helen (Martin) Eckman. Allan was a mechanical engineer for Firestone Tire. He is survived by his wife, Mary J. (Wiley) Eckman; son, Robert Eckman of Barberton ;daughters, Vanessa Stouffer of Green, Ranae...

Edith  E. Watters

Edith E. Watters

Sep 1, 2016

Edith E. Watters, 89, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2016. Edith was born December 25, 1926 to Walter and Bessie Parrish in Baltimore, MD. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles F. Watters. She is survived by her sons, Robert D. Blackiston ( Vicki), Donald K. Blackiston (Anna) and daughter Barbara L. Marshall (Edward); grandchildren, Erin Blackiston, Tonia...

Joseph  Harold Heeter

Joseph Harold Heeter

Sep 1, 2016

Joseph Harold Heeter, 60, of Hartville, died Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Kent Healthcare Center. He was born September 23, 1955 in Ravenna, to Erwin and Frances L. (Haas) Heeter. Joe loved motorcycles, cars and spending time with his family. He is survived by mother, Frances (Haas) of Kent; son, Joshua (Debra) Heeter of Hartville; daughter, Sabrina (Dusty) Kimes of...

Dennis  A. Meyer

Dennis A. Meyer

Aug 29, 2016

Rev. Dennis A. Meyer, 67, of Kent, died Monday, August 29, 2016 at his home The Reverend Dennis Arthur Meyer was born in Dayton, on February 1, 1949. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur C. Meyer III and Margaret Dunlop Meyer. He is survived by his children Douglas Arthur Meyer, Los Angeles, CA; Dwight R. Meyer (Lis...

Elvalena  Betty Johnson

Elvalena Betty Johnson

Aug 25, 2016

Elvalena Betty (Anderson) Johnson, 94, passed away on Thursday, August 25th in the comfort of her home. Elvalena was born September 4, 1921 in Columbia, Virginia to Harry Lee Anderson and Betty Lou (Wells) Anderson. Elvalena graduated from S.C. Abrams High School (Fluvanna County, VA) in 1939 and in 1947 was married to John S. Johnson. Elvalena, also known by...

Vernon  L. Kauffman

Vernon L. Kauffman

Aug 22, 2016

Vernon L. Kauffman passed away peacefully at 2:40 p.m. on August 22, 2016, surrounded by his family. He was a resident of Chagrin Falls for over 35 years. Vernon was born in Pennsylvania on February 20, 1932. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951-1955 and was stationed in Germany. He graduated first in his class from Kent State...

Bobbie  Jean Kimak

Bobbie Jean Kimak

Aug 19, 2016

Bobbie Jean Kimak, 68, of Kent, died Friday, August 19, 2016 at McLaren Oakland Hospital in Pontiac, MI following a car accident. She was born March 30, 1948 in Akron to Robert and Viva K. (Good) Boatner. Bobbi was retired from Home Depot where she worked in the home decor department. Bobbi also worked at JoAnn Fabrics in the home...

Jeanette  Chahuan Ricco

Jeanette Chahuan Ricco

Aug 16, 2016

Jeanette Chahuan Ricco, 74, of Kent, died Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at her home. She was born May 8, 1942 in Loncoche, Chile to Jorge and Amelia (Herane) Chahuan. Jeanette was a retired Spanish teacher for the Ravenna City Schools. Jeanette loved nature. She belonged to the World Wildlife Federation, Nature Conservancy, and the World Wildlife Fund. One of her...

Martha  J. Workman

Martha J. Workman

Aug 16, 2016

Martha J. Workman (nee Pearson), 91, of Mantua, formally of Kent, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Anna Maria of Aurora with her daughter at her side. She was born January 1, 1925 in Cuyahoga Falls to Raymond and Lucille (Helwig) Pearson. She graduated from Kent State High School in 1942. She married Richard L., on December...

Kristy  Hafemeister Smith

Kristy Hafemeister Smith

Aug 16, 2016

Kristy L. Hafemeister Smith Kristy L Hafemeister Smith, 37, of Sandusky, died Tuesday, August 16, 2016, at Firelands Regional Medical Center in Sandusky. She was born May 27, 1979 in Ravenna to Victoria and Charles Mains. She is survived by her sons, Korey Hafemeister Minnich and Adrian Otero Minnich; daughters, Jenna Hafemeister and Elizabeth Otero Weirich; mother, Victoria (Robert) Szczech;...

Margaret  C Kotun

Margaret C Kotun

Aug 15, 2016

Margaret C. Kotun Margaret C. Kotun of Kent, Ohio passed away Monday August 15, 2016 at U H Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, Oh. She was born on June 6, 1922 in Youngstown, Pennsylvania to Anna A. Bodnar and Stephen F. Yablunosky. She lived most of her young years in Youngstown, PA (near Lemont Furnace, PA) where she attended grade...

Sally  Lou Jaap

Sally Lou Jaap

Aug 10, 2016

Sally Lou Jaap Sally Lou Jaap, 84, of Kent, died Wednesday, August 10, 2016, at the Arbors of Stow. She was born September 1, 1931, in Kent to George and Gladys (Ebert) Spaine. She is survived by her husband, Gerald "Jerry" Jaap, whom she married on January 31, 1976; sons, John (Patti) Nelson of Stow, Michael (Trudy) Nelson of Williamsburg,...

Corene  Lorette Crews

Corene Lorette Crews

Sep 21, 2016

Corene Loretta Crews, 84, of Kent, died Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Altercare of Brimfield. She was born January 30, 1932 in Montgomery, AL to William and Kennie Ann (Gandy) Markette. She was a loving mother, served as a Deaconess at Christ and Choir Member Christ Baptist Church. She enjoyed singing, cooking, traveling and being with her family. She was...

Armand  Paul Dionne

Armand Paul Dionne

Sep 20, 2016

Armand Paul Dionne, 82, of Kent, died Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at his home. He was born October 1, 1933 in Manchester, NH to Charles Adrien and Ida Marie (LaBree) Dionne. In Manchester, he attended St. Marie Grade School and West High School. He was a University of New Hampshire graduate; and was a veteran of the US Army during...

Edward  F. Thomas

Edward F. Thomas

Sep 18, 2016

Edward F. Thomas, 86, of Kent, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 18th, 2016 after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was born December 29, 1929 in Hudson, to Francis and Ruth Ellen (Klein) Thomas. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in both the Army and Navy. Edward retired from the...

Carol  Ann Myeress

Carol Ann Myeress

Sep 12, 2016

Carol was born on September 22, 1961 and passed away on Monday, September 12, 2016. Carol was a resident of Kent, Ohio.

Billie  Joyce (Carr)  Ferry

Billie Joyce (Carr) Ferry

Sep 9, 2016

Billie Joyce "B.Jo." (Carr) Ferry passed away September 9, 2016, after a short illness. She was born on September 17, 1953. She grew up in Akron and attended Akron North High School. B.Jo. also attended The Speech and Hearing Institute for the deaf in Columbus, Ohio. She later moved to Kent, Ohio where she resided the rest of her adult...

Allen  Charles Butkovic

Allen Charles Butkovic

Sep 6, 2016

Allen Charles Butkovic, 54, of Kent, died suddenly Tuesday, September 6, 2016. He was born August 31, 1962 in Cleveland to Ralph George and Coletta Ann (Rezac) Butkovic Jr. Allen was a Senior Maintenance Technician for Ariel Corporation in Green. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Scott, whom he married on July 6, 1985; son, Taylor Butkovic of Kent;...

Jennie  L. Lowe

Jennie L. Lowe

Sep 4, 2016

Jennie L. Lowe, 86, of Kent, went peacefully into the arms of the Lord Sunday, September 4, 2016 at her home Kent. Jennie who was affectionately known as "Sister", was the eldest of five children born to Richard and Essie M. (Cotton) Edwards on July 4, 1930 in Macon, MS. She was a graduate of Theodore Roosevelt High School and...

Mona  Carol Mandalin

Mona Carol Mandalin

Sep 4, 2016

Mona Carol Mandalin, 75, of Kent, died Sunday, September 4, 2016 at her home. She was born September 10, 1940 in Cambridge, to John and Rowena (Farrar) Stage. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Carol retired from Kent State University as the Secretary to the Dean of the Libraries. She is survived by her husband, Paul Mandalin, whom...

Allan  M. Eckman

Allan M. Eckman

Sep 3, 2016

Allan M. Eckman, 74, of Ravenna, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2016 at University Hospital in Cleveland. He was born February 22, 1942 in Barberton, to Eugene and Helen (Martin) Eckman. Allan was a mechanical engineer for Firestone Tire. He is survived by his wife, Mary J. (Wiley) Eckman; son, Robert Eckman of Barberton ;daughters, Vanessa Stouffer of Green, Ranae...

Edith  E. Watters

Edith E. Watters

Sep 1, 2016

Edith E. Watters, 89, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2016. Edith was born December 25, 1926 to Walter and Bessie Parrish in Baltimore, MD. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles F. Watters. She is survived by her sons, Robert D. Blackiston ( Vicki), Donald K. Blackiston (Anna) and daughter Barbara L. Marshall (Edward); grandchildren, Erin Blackiston, Tonia...

Joseph  Harold Heeter

Joseph Harold Heeter

Sep 1, 2016

Joseph Harold Heeter, 60, of Hartville, died Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Kent Healthcare Center. He was born September 23, 1955 in Ravenna, to Erwin and Frances L. (Haas) Heeter. Joe loved motorcycles, cars and spending time with his family. He is survived by mother, Frances (Haas) of Kent; son, Joshua (Debra) Heeter of Hartville; daughter, Sabrina (Dusty) Kimes of...

Dennis  A. Meyer

Dennis A. Meyer

Aug 29, 2016

Rev. Dennis A. Meyer, 67, of Kent, died Monday, August 29, 2016 at his home The Reverend Dennis Arthur Meyer was born in Dayton, on February 1, 1949. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur C. Meyer III and Margaret Dunlop Meyer. He is survived by his children Douglas Arthur Meyer, Los Angeles, CA; Dwight R. Meyer (Lis...

Elvalena  Betty Johnson

Elvalena Betty Johnson

Aug 25, 2016

Elvalena Betty (Anderson) Johnson, 94, passed away on Thursday, August 25th in the comfort of her home. Elvalena was born September 4, 1921 in Columbia, Virginia to Harry Lee Anderson and Betty Lou (Wells) Anderson. Elvalena graduated from S.C. Abrams High School (Fluvanna County, VA) in 1939 and in 1947 was married to John S. Johnson. Elvalena, also known by...

Vernon  L. Kauffman

Vernon L. Kauffman

Aug 22, 2016

Vernon L. Kauffman passed away peacefully at 2:40 p.m. on August 22, 2016, surrounded by his family. He was a resident of Chagrin Falls for over 35 years. Vernon was born in Pennsylvania on February 20, 1932. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951-1955 and was stationed in Germany. He graduated first in his class from Kent State...

Bobbie  Jean Kimak

Bobbie Jean Kimak

Aug 19, 2016

Bobbie Jean Kimak, 68, of Kent, died Friday, August 19, 2016 at McLaren Oakland Hospital in Pontiac, MI following a car accident. She was born March 30, 1948 in Akron to Robert and Viva K. (Good) Boatner. Bobbi was retired from Home Depot where she worked in the home decor department. Bobbi also worked at JoAnn Fabrics in the home...

Jeanette  Chahuan Ricco

Jeanette Chahuan Ricco

Aug 16, 2016

Jeanette Chahuan Ricco, 74, of Kent, died Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at her home. She was born May 8, 1942 in Loncoche, Chile to Jorge and Amelia (Herane) Chahuan. Jeanette was a retired Spanish teacher for the Ravenna City Schools. Jeanette loved nature. She belonged to the World Wildlife Federation, Nature Conservancy, and the World Wildlife Fund. One of her...

Martha  J. Workman

Martha J. Workman

Aug 16, 2016

Martha J. Workman (nee Pearson), 91, of Mantua, formally of Kent, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Anna Maria of Aurora with her daughter at her side. She was born January 1, 1925 in Cuyahoga Falls to Raymond and Lucille (Helwig) Pearson. She graduated from Kent State High School in 1942. She married Richard L., on December...

Kristy  Hafemeister Smith

Kristy Hafemeister Smith

Aug 16, 2016

Kristy L. Hafemeister Smith Kristy L Hafemeister Smith, 37, of Sandusky, died Tuesday, August 16, 2016, at Firelands Regional Medical Center in Sandusky. She was born May 27, 1979 in Ravenna to Victoria and Charles Mains. She is survived by her sons, Korey Hafemeister Minnich and Adrian Otero Minnich; daughters, Jenna Hafemeister and Elizabeth Otero Weirich; mother, Victoria (Robert) Szczech;...

Margaret  C Kotun

Margaret C Kotun

Aug 15, 2016

Margaret C. Kotun Margaret C. Kotun of Kent, Ohio passed away Monday August 15, 2016 at U H Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, Oh. She was born on June 6, 1922 in Youngstown, Pennsylvania to Anna A. Bodnar and Stephen F. Yablunosky. She lived most of her young years in Youngstown, PA (near Lemont Furnace, PA) where she attended grade...

Sally  Lou Jaap

Sally Lou Jaap

Aug 10, 2016

Sally Lou Jaap Sally Lou Jaap, 84, of Kent, died Wednesday, August 10, 2016, at the Arbors of Stow. She was born September 1, 1931, in Kent to George and Gladys (Ebert) Spaine. She is survived by her husband, Gerald "Jerry" Jaap, whom she married on January 31, 1976; sons, John (Patti) Nelson of Stow, Michael (Trudy) Nelson of Williamsburg,...

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