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Karen  Rose Sosnowski

Karen Rose Sosnowski

Jul 17, 2016

Karen Rose Sosnowski, 72, of Suffield, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2016 at Arbors at Streetsboro. She was born February 21, 1944 in Ravenna, to Kenneth R. and Winifred K. (Kline) Meloy. She was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church in Tallmadge and the Brimfield Historical Society. Karen loved to garden and was a member of the Brimfield...

David  "Boco" Ally,

David "Boco" Ally,

Jul 17, 2016

David Arthur Ally Jr., 44, of Cuyahoga Falls, OH, passed away suddenly Sunday, July 17, 2016 in Akron, Ohio. David was born October 13, 1971 in Akron, OH to David Ally Sr. and Brenda Moore (Ally) Fisher. David had been a native of North Carolina for most of his life. David was well known as a horticulturalist and his creative...

Philip  L. Bryant

Philip L. Bryant

Jul 14, 2016

Philip L. Bryant II, 72, of Kent, died Thursday, July 14, 2016 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born April 5, 1944 in Akron to Philip and Marian E. (Fassnacht) Bryant. He was retired from Ohio Ceramics. He was a gentle soul and loved everyone. He is survived by brother, Mitchell (Mary Halachoff) Bryant of Brimfield; sister, Judith...

David  Stanley Cobbledick

David Stanley Cobbledick

Jul 11, 2016

David S. Cobbledick, 86, of Sebring, died Monday, July 11, 2016, at Crandall Medical Center in Sebring. He was born August 31, 1929, in Huntington, West Virginia to Stanley and Theresa (Brown) Cobbledick. David had a PhD in chemical engineering and worked as a chemist, running a research laboratory for GenCorp (then General Tire) in Akron, Ohio, where he worked...

Betty  J. Lawrence

Betty J. Lawrence

Jul 3, 2016

Betty J. Lawrence, a long-time resident of the Kent area, died Sunday July 3rd at Mulberry Gardens Assisted Living, surrounded by her family. Born in 1925 in Sugar Creek Ohio. Betty received a Registered Nursing Education from Mount Sinai Nursing School of Cleveland in 1946. Betty was the Emergency Room Head Nurse at St. Thomas Hospital in Akron for most...

Gregory Leysock

Gregory Leysock

Jul 1, 2016

Gregory P. Leysock Gregory P. Leysock, 62, of Stow, OH, passed away Friday, July 1, 2016 at Altercare of Brimfield in Brimfield, from injuries sustained from a fall. He was born September 17, 1953 in Indiana, PA to Joseph and Irene (Kush) Leysock. Gregory was a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He loved golf, hunting, and The Pittsburgh Steelers....

Diane  L. Whittington

Diane L. Whittington

Jun 29, 2016

Diane L. Whittington Diane L. Whittington, 57, of Kent, died Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at UH Portage Medical Center, surrounded by friends and family. She was born November 25, 1958 in Ravenna, to Lawrence and Anna Francis "Fritz" (Hankins) Whittington. Diane had a great, adventurous life and a wonderful laugh. She is survived by sisters, Pam (Criss Beckwith) Beckwith Whittington...

Tom Gallaway

Tom Gallaway

Jun 28, 2016

Tom Gallaway Jr., 55, of Kent, died Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at his home. He was born December 11, 1960 in Ravenna, to Charles Thomas and Jacqueline (Haas) Gallaway Sr. Tom enjoyed motocross racing and building and repairing his motorcycles. He is survived by his wife, Christy; and son, Zach of Kent. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Frank  James Farrell

Frank James Farrell

Jun 26, 2016

Frank J. Farrell Frank J. Farrell, 79, of Kent, OH, died Sunday, June 26. He was born August 1, 1936 in Akron, OH to Robert Joseph and Mae (Eary) Farrell. He was a veteran of the Navy. He is survived by ; son: Joseph (Laura) Farrell of Litchfield, OH; daughters: Karen M. Hillman of Twinsburg, Judith Ann Hillman of Congress,...

James  "Jamie" Lantz

James "Jamie" Lantz

Jun 25, 2016

James M. "Jamie" Lantz, 62, of Kent, died Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Alliance Community Hospital. He was born January 12, 1954 in Akron, to Fred and JoAnn (Kiddy) Lantz. James served in the U.S. Air Force as a Missleman for 14 years attaining the rank of Captain during Grenada, Panama and the Persian Gulf Campaigns. Most recently he worked...

Marjorie Evans

Marjorie Evans

Jun 25, 2016

Marjorie Evans, 94, of Stow, died Saturday, June 25, 2016 at the Stow Glen Retirement Center. She was born September 27, 1921 in Shalersville Township, to Don Edward and Elsie M. (Manfrass) Chadwick. Marjorie was graduate of Kent State University and taught Business Office Education at Crestwood High School. She was a member of the United Church of Christ of...

Margaret  "Peggy" Salcewicz

Margaret "Peggy" Salcewicz

Jun 22, 2016

Margaret "Peggy" Mary Wells Salcewicz passed away peacefully at the age of 61 in the comfort of her home in Stow, Ohio on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 after struggling with cancer. Peggy was born October 21, 1954 in Sharon, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late John and Helen Wells. She grew up in Sharon with her six siblings and made...

Ida  Louise Lowder

Ida Louise Lowder

Jun 22, 2016

Ida Louise Lowder Ida Louise Lowder, 71, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland. She was born August 28, 1944 in Indianapolis, IN to Lloyd E. and Alberta Jean (Hancock) Wiggins, Sr. She is survived by: her son, Lloyd (Kelly) Lowder of Salem, VA; daughters, Angela K. Lowder of Cleveland, Linda (Marvin) McConnell...

Patricia  J. Harrison

Patricia J. Harrison

Jun 21, 2016

Patricia J. Harrison Patricia J. Harrison, 66, of Brimfield, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday June 21st. She was born January 23, 1950, in New Castle, PA to Joseph W. and Lillian E. (Warso) Kwolek. She was an International Logistics Coordinator at Little Tikes and retired this past February. She was a member of St....

Edward  "Dick" Sawyer

Edward "Dick" Sawyer

Jun 21, 2016

Edward W. "Dick" Sawyer, 77, of Rootstown, died Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. He was born June 22, 1938 in Kent to Edward P. and Mary Elizabeth (Conrad) Sawyer. He was a veteran of the Air Force and was retired from GM where he was a Tool Maker. He was a member of Portage...

Thomas  E. Dezort

Thomas E. Dezort

Jun 21, 2016

Thomas E. Dezort trudged through his earthly life with a smile for 68 years and began his heavenly journey June 21st. His life began January 15, 1948 in Cuyahoga Falls born to Elmer and Dorothy (McMullen) Dezort. As a youngster he was involved with Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, school choirs, plays and church activities. He married Julianne (Meloy) June...

Patricia  L. Swauger

Patricia L. Swauger

Jun 18, 2016

Patricia L. Swauger, 85, of Kent, died Saturday, June 18, 2016 at UH Portage Medical Center. She was born December 11, 1930 in Kent, to Robert and Violet (Mullen) Simpson. Pat loved life and enjoyed spending time with her family, dog Mabel and special friends Mary Ann and Glenna. She loved to garden and was a member of the Portage...

Peter  "Pete" Angelo

Peter "Pete" Angelo

Jun 18, 2016

Peter J. Angelo, 86, of Kent, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Kent Healthcare Center, after a lengthy illness. He was born October 29, 1929 in Canton to Thomas and Francis (Rizzi) Angelo. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Pete was a graduate of Canton McKinley High School in 1948. Pete graduated from...

Wesley  Nelson Dahl

Wesley Nelson Dahl

Jun 16, 2016

Wesley Nelson Dahl Wesley Nelson Dahl, 89, of Stow, OH, died Thursday, June 16, 2016, at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born on April 19, 1927, in Pecatonica, Illinois to Arthur and Ethel (Nelson) Dahl. Wesley was a graduate of Spartan School of Engineering, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was a veteran of the Army during WWII and served...

John  "Jack" Salter

John "Jack" Salter

Jun 15, 2016

John "Jack" Salter John "Jack" Salter, of Kent, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at UH Portage Medical Center. He was born to Roy and Hazel (Keener) Salter on July 29, 1936. Jack graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in Kent, where he was a member of Roosevelt's first basketball team to play in the state finals in 1954....

Karen  Rose Sosnowski

Karen Rose Sosnowski

Jul 17, 2016

Karen Rose Sosnowski, 72, of Suffield, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2016 at Arbors at Streetsboro. She was born February 21, 1944 in Ravenna, to Kenneth R. and Winifred K. (Kline) Meloy. She was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church in Tallmadge and the Brimfield Historical Society. Karen loved to garden and was a member of the Brimfield...

David  "Boco" Ally,

David "Boco" Ally,

Jul 17, 2016

David Arthur Ally Jr., 44, of Cuyahoga Falls, OH, passed away suddenly Sunday, July 17, 2016 in Akron, Ohio. David was born October 13, 1971 in Akron, OH to David Ally Sr. and Brenda Moore (Ally) Fisher. David had been a native of North Carolina for most of his life. David was well known as a horticulturalist and his creative...

Philip  L. Bryant

Philip L. Bryant

Jul 14, 2016

Philip L. Bryant II, 72, of Kent, died Thursday, July 14, 2016 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born April 5, 1944 in Akron to Philip and Marian E. (Fassnacht) Bryant. He was retired from Ohio Ceramics. He was a gentle soul and loved everyone. He is survived by brother, Mitchell (Mary Halachoff) Bryant of Brimfield; sister, Judith...

David  Stanley Cobbledick

David Stanley Cobbledick

Jul 11, 2016

David S. Cobbledick, 86, of Sebring, died Monday, July 11, 2016, at Crandall Medical Center in Sebring. He was born August 31, 1929, in Huntington, West Virginia to Stanley and Theresa (Brown) Cobbledick. David had a PhD in chemical engineering and worked as a chemist, running a research laboratory for GenCorp (then General Tire) in Akron, Ohio, where he worked...

Betty  J. Lawrence

Betty J. Lawrence

Jul 3, 2016

Betty J. Lawrence, a long-time resident of the Kent area, died Sunday July 3rd at Mulberry Gardens Assisted Living, surrounded by her family. Born in 1925 in Sugar Creek Ohio. Betty received a Registered Nursing Education from Mount Sinai Nursing School of Cleveland in 1946. Betty was the Emergency Room Head Nurse at St. Thomas Hospital in Akron for most...

Gregory Leysock

Gregory Leysock

Jul 1, 2016

Gregory P. Leysock Gregory P. Leysock, 62, of Stow, OH, passed away Friday, July 1, 2016 at Altercare of Brimfield in Brimfield, from injuries sustained from a fall. He was born September 17, 1953 in Indiana, PA to Joseph and Irene (Kush) Leysock. Gregory was a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He loved golf, hunting, and The Pittsburgh Steelers....

Diane  L. Whittington

Diane L. Whittington

Jun 29, 2016

Diane L. Whittington Diane L. Whittington, 57, of Kent, died Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at UH Portage Medical Center, surrounded by friends and family. She was born November 25, 1958 in Ravenna, to Lawrence and Anna Francis "Fritz" (Hankins) Whittington. Diane had a great, adventurous life and a wonderful laugh. She is survived by sisters, Pam (Criss Beckwith) Beckwith Whittington...

Tom Gallaway

Tom Gallaway

Jun 28, 2016

Tom Gallaway Jr., 55, of Kent, died Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at his home. He was born December 11, 1960 in Ravenna, to Charles Thomas and Jacqueline (Haas) Gallaway Sr. Tom enjoyed motocross racing and building and repairing his motorcycles. He is survived by his wife, Christy; and son, Zach of Kent. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Frank  James Farrell

Frank James Farrell

Jun 26, 2016

Frank J. Farrell Frank J. Farrell, 79, of Kent, OH, died Sunday, June 26. He was born August 1, 1936 in Akron, OH to Robert Joseph and Mae (Eary) Farrell. He was a veteran of the Navy. He is survived by ; son: Joseph (Laura) Farrell of Litchfield, OH; daughters: Karen M. Hillman of Twinsburg, Judith Ann Hillman of Congress,...

James  "Jamie" Lantz

James "Jamie" Lantz

Jun 25, 2016

James M. "Jamie" Lantz, 62, of Kent, died Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Alliance Community Hospital. He was born January 12, 1954 in Akron, to Fred and JoAnn (Kiddy) Lantz. James served in the U.S. Air Force as a Missleman for 14 years attaining the rank of Captain during Grenada, Panama and the Persian Gulf Campaigns. Most recently he worked...

Marjorie Evans

Marjorie Evans

Jun 25, 2016

Marjorie Evans, 94, of Stow, died Saturday, June 25, 2016 at the Stow Glen Retirement Center. She was born September 27, 1921 in Shalersville Township, to Don Edward and Elsie M. (Manfrass) Chadwick. Marjorie was graduate of Kent State University and taught Business Office Education at Crestwood High School. She was a member of the United Church of Christ of...

Margaret  "Peggy" Salcewicz

Margaret "Peggy" Salcewicz

Jun 22, 2016

Margaret "Peggy" Mary Wells Salcewicz passed away peacefully at the age of 61 in the comfort of her home in Stow, Ohio on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 after struggling with cancer. Peggy was born October 21, 1954 in Sharon, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late John and Helen Wells. She grew up in Sharon with her six siblings and made...

Ida  Louise Lowder

Ida Louise Lowder

Jun 22, 2016

Ida Louise Lowder Ida Louise Lowder, 71, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland. She was born August 28, 1944 in Indianapolis, IN to Lloyd E. and Alberta Jean (Hancock) Wiggins, Sr. She is survived by: her son, Lloyd (Kelly) Lowder of Salem, VA; daughters, Angela K. Lowder of Cleveland, Linda (Marvin) McConnell...

Patricia  J. Harrison

Patricia J. Harrison

Jun 21, 2016

Patricia J. Harrison Patricia J. Harrison, 66, of Brimfield, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday June 21st. She was born January 23, 1950, in New Castle, PA to Joseph W. and Lillian E. (Warso) Kwolek. She was an International Logistics Coordinator at Little Tikes and retired this past February. She was a member of St....

Edward  "Dick" Sawyer

Edward "Dick" Sawyer

Jun 21, 2016

Edward W. "Dick" Sawyer, 77, of Rootstown, died Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. He was born June 22, 1938 in Kent to Edward P. and Mary Elizabeth (Conrad) Sawyer. He was a veteran of the Air Force and was retired from GM where he was a Tool Maker. He was a member of Portage...

Thomas  E. Dezort

Thomas E. Dezort

Jun 21, 2016

Thomas E. Dezort trudged through his earthly life with a smile for 68 years and began his heavenly journey June 21st. His life began January 15, 1948 in Cuyahoga Falls born to Elmer and Dorothy (McMullen) Dezort. As a youngster he was involved with Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, school choirs, plays and church activities. He married Julianne (Meloy) June...

Patricia  L. Swauger

Patricia L. Swauger

Jun 18, 2016

Patricia L. Swauger, 85, of Kent, died Saturday, June 18, 2016 at UH Portage Medical Center. She was born December 11, 1930 in Kent, to Robert and Violet (Mullen) Simpson. Pat loved life and enjoyed spending time with her family, dog Mabel and special friends Mary Ann and Glenna. She loved to garden and was a member of the Portage...

Peter  "Pete" Angelo

Peter "Pete" Angelo

Jun 18, 2016

Peter J. Angelo, 86, of Kent, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Kent Healthcare Center, after a lengthy illness. He was born October 29, 1929 in Canton to Thomas and Francis (Rizzi) Angelo. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Pete was a graduate of Canton McKinley High School in 1948. Pete graduated from...

Wesley  Nelson Dahl

Wesley Nelson Dahl

Jun 16, 2016

Wesley Nelson Dahl Wesley Nelson Dahl, 89, of Stow, OH, died Thursday, June 16, 2016, at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born on April 19, 1927, in Pecatonica, Illinois to Arthur and Ethel (Nelson) Dahl. Wesley was a graduate of Spartan School of Engineering, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was a veteran of the Army during WWII and served...

John  "Jack" Salter

John "Jack" Salter

Jun 15, 2016

John "Jack" Salter John "Jack" Salter, of Kent, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at UH Portage Medical Center. He was born to Roy and Hazel (Keener) Salter on July 29, 1936. Jack graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in Kent, where he was a member of Roosevelt's first basketball team to play in the state finals in 1954....

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