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Ruth  Cline Paton

Ruth Cline Paton

Apr 20, 2016

Ruth Cline Paton, 74, of Kent, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 in the presence of her family. She was born July 31, 1941 in East Liverpool to Victor and Ida Mae (McKinney) Cline. Ruth received her Bachelor of Science in Health & Physical Education in 1964 and her Masters Degree in Education in 1969, both from Kent State...

Brent  Lee Rodgers

Brent Lee Rodgers

Apr 18, 2016

Brent Lee Rodgers, 57 passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 18, 2016 in Kent, Ohio. He was born May 9, 1958 in Gallipolis, Ohio, the third son of John (Jack) Rodgers who survives him and the late Wilnell Jenkins Rodgers. He was a 1976 graduate of Gallia Academy High School and attended the University of Rio Grande. He retired after 40...

Herbert  N. Wilmoth

Herbert N. Wilmoth

Apr 15, 2016

Herbert Wilmoth, 89, of Brimfield, died Friday, April 15, 2016 at his home. He was born June 18, 1926 in Kent, to Marvin and Francis (Beever) Wilmoth. He was a veteran of the Army Air Corps during the World War II war. He loved to work outside and take care of his home. Herb enjoyed spending time with his family....

Wendel Gieger

Wendel Gieger

Apr 14, 2016

Wendel Gieger, 87, of Kent, died Thursday, April 14, 2016 at his home. He was born April 15, 1928 in Sathmar, Hungary, to Wendel and Maria (Schimpf) Gieger. Wendel came to the United States in 1951 and settled in Kent in 1952. He was a member of St. Patrick Church since 1952. He was a Golden Ring member of the...

Harold  George Pohler

Harold George Pohler

Apr 13, 2016

Harold George Pohler, 74, of Aurora, died Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at Anna Maria of Aurora. He was born November 6, 1941, in Cleveland, to John A. and Sophie (Eppich) Pohler. Harold was a civil engineer with Richard Bowen Associates in Cleveland. He is survived by his brother Hans ( Gloria) Pohler of Kent; Nephews, David Pohler of Ft Lauderdale,...

Robert E. "Bob" Phillips

Robert E. "Bob" Phillips

Apr 12, 2016

Robert E. "Bob" Phillips, 89, of Kent, died Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at his home. He was born October 4, 1926 in Kent, to Emmit Roy and Flossie (Bennett) Phillips. Bob was a veteran of the Navy during World War II. He was the owner of Bob Phillips Electric, part owner of Barney Fish Lure and served as a Fire...

Jon  F. Harper

Jon F. Harper

Apr 10, 2016

Jon Harper, 73, of Kent, OH passed away on April 10, 2016, at Stow Glen Retirement Center where he has lived for the past three years. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Patricia Holm Harper and dear son, Jonathan Evan Harper of Columbus. Born on March 18, 1943 as Jon Franklin Drake to Franklin John Drake...

Tomiko Gabel

Tomiko Gabel

Apr 10, 2016

Tomiko Gabel, 86, of Stow, died Sunday, April 10, 2016 at her residence. She was born May 28, 1929 in Ehime-Ken, Japan to Kameji (Suger) Shimizu. She left her native country in 1963 embracing her new country by becoming an America citizen in 1965. Her Son's friends would tell how they saw her working in her yard or walking down...

Randy  J Blosser

Randy J Blosser

Apr 8, 2016

Randy J Blosser, 62, of Kent, died Friday, April 8, 2016, after a short illness at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. He was born March 28, 1954 in Wadsworth, OH to Howard and Marcella (Thomas) Blosser. He was a member of American Legion Stow, VFW Kent, and the Canadian Club. He is survived by his brothers, Larry (Candace) Blosser...

Catherine  Rose Gearhart

Catherine Rose Gearhart

Apr 7, 2016

Catherine Rose Conroy Gearhart, 94, of Kent, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 7, 2016, at her home in Kent. She was born March 29, 1922, in Akron, to John and Catherine Rose (Brady) Conroy. She was a member of St. Patrick Church and St. Joan of Arc Circle. She volunteered at the County Clothing Center in Ravenna for 20 years....

Hazel  Alice Debartolo

Hazel Alice Debartolo

Apr 6, 2016

Hazel Alice DeBartolo, 81, of Brimfield, died Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at UH Portage Medical Center. She was born July 1, 1934 in Greensburg, PA to Samuel H. and Thelma (Jones) Lopes. She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church. Hazel and her husband Sam managed the Brimfield Community Cupboard from 1980 to 2014. She is survived by her...

Joseph  F. Zurzolo

Joseph F. Zurzolo

Apr 5, 2016

Joseph F. Zurzolo, 74, of Kent, answered his last call of duty Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at his home. He was born August 9, 1941 in Akron, to Fred and Angelina (Lucia) Zurzolo. He was a veteran of the Air Force during the Vietnam War. Joe retired from AT&T (Lucent Technologies) after 36 years as a communication systems installer and...

Pamela  Ann Flynt

Pamela Ann Flynt

Apr 5, 2016

Pamela Ann Flynt, 67, of Ravenna, died Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at her home in Ravenna. She was born August 19, 1948 in Ravenna, to Joseph and Mary (Luzader) Haas. She is survived by her children; Charles (Kim) Flynt of Kent, Helena (Dan) Myers of Ravenna, Rosette Johnston of Kent and, Heather Flynt of Ravenna; grandchildren, Ryan Flynt, Nathan Myers,...

Hattie  B. Dzeda

Hattie B. Dzeda

Apr 4, 2016

The east side of Cleveland was home to Hattie B. Dzeda for over 82 years before she moved to the Kent area in 2003. She died at age 95 on April 4 at Maison Aine/The Arbors at Stow where she had been a resident for five years. Born on December 4, 1920, Jadwiga Barbara Bielicki, sixth of the seven daughters...

Jean B. "Bema" Kaminski

Jean B. "Bema" Kaminski

Apr 4, 2016

Jean B. Kaminski, or as everyone knew her,"Bema",88, of Kent, was called home to Heaven Monday, April 4, 2016 at University Hospital in Cleveland. She was a lifetime member of St. Patrick's Church in Kent. Bema is a unique individual who lived her life as a kind, loving person to whomever was fortunate enough to meet her in the path...

Bernita  Angela Hawkins

Bernita Angela Hawkins

Apr 3, 2016

Bernita Angela Hawkins, 90, of Kent, died Sunday, April 3, 2016 at her home. She was born September 21, 1925 in Louisville, KY to Paul and Berneita B. (Bennett) LaLiberte"Daigneaux. She was an avid reader and talented artist. Bernita loved gardening, animals, nature, music, art and dancing. She is survived by her son, Christopher L. Hawkins Jr. of Kent; daughters,...

Betty  M. Harrington

Betty M. Harrington

Apr 2, 2016

Betty M. Harrington, 94, of Kent, died Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Green View Inn Assisted Living in Green. She was born November 29, 1921 in Akron to Louis and Nellie (Summers) Miller. Betty was a member of the Kent United Methodist Church. She is survived by her sons, Gary (Judy) Harrington of Kent and Kirk Harrington of Akron; grandchildren,...

Gloria  Ann Tronge

Gloria Ann Tronge

Apr 2, 2016

After a courageous battle with Ovarian cancer, Gloria passed away Saturday, April 2, 2016 at home surrounded by family. She was born September 24, 1942 to Corado and Cecilia (Conley) Gambaccini in Kent. She will be deeply missed by her husband, Dan Tronge, whom she married in 1963; daughter, Wendy (Tom) Holliday; grandsons, Jacob and Joey; son, Doug (Robin) Tronge;...

Buddy L. "Doc" Myers, Ph.D.

Buddy L. "Doc" Myers, Ph.D.

Mar 30, 2016

Buddy L. Myers, Ph.D. "Doc", 83, of Sugar Bush Knolls, completed his life cycle on earth Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Akron General Hospital. Buddy was born August 24, 1932 in Parkersburg, WV, the son of the late Wilbur and Hazel (Hill) Myers. Buddy served in the U.S. Air Force in 1949, and was honorably discharged in January 1953 as...

William  D. Rogers

William D. Rogers

Mar 30, 2016

William D. Rogers, 68, of Akron, died Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Akron General Hospital. He was born May 5, 1947 in West Virginia, to William M. and Rosemary (Williams) Rogers. He is survived by his sons, Tobin and Seth Rogers; two grandchildren; brother, John Rogers; sisters, Linda Rogers and Mary Leeson. A gathering will be held 2-4 PM Friday,...

Ruth  Cline Paton

Ruth Cline Paton

Apr 20, 2016

Ruth Cline Paton, 74, of Kent, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 in the presence of her family. She was born July 31, 1941 in East Liverpool to Victor and Ida Mae (McKinney) Cline. Ruth received her Bachelor of Science in Health & Physical Education in 1964 and her Masters Degree in Education in 1969, both from Kent State...

Brent  Lee Rodgers

Brent Lee Rodgers

Apr 18, 2016

Brent Lee Rodgers, 57 passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 18, 2016 in Kent, Ohio. He was born May 9, 1958 in Gallipolis, Ohio, the third son of John (Jack) Rodgers who survives him and the late Wilnell Jenkins Rodgers. He was a 1976 graduate of Gallia Academy High School and attended the University of Rio Grande. He retired after 40...

Herbert  N. Wilmoth

Herbert N. Wilmoth

Apr 15, 2016

Herbert Wilmoth, 89, of Brimfield, died Friday, April 15, 2016 at his home. He was born June 18, 1926 in Kent, to Marvin and Francis (Beever) Wilmoth. He was a veteran of the Army Air Corps during the World War II war. He loved to work outside and take care of his home. Herb enjoyed spending time with his family....

Wendel Gieger

Wendel Gieger

Apr 14, 2016

Wendel Gieger, 87, of Kent, died Thursday, April 14, 2016 at his home. He was born April 15, 1928 in Sathmar, Hungary, to Wendel and Maria (Schimpf) Gieger. Wendel came to the United States in 1951 and settled in Kent in 1952. He was a member of St. Patrick Church since 1952. He was a Golden Ring member of the...

Harold  George Pohler

Harold George Pohler

Apr 13, 2016

Harold George Pohler, 74, of Aurora, died Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at Anna Maria of Aurora. He was born November 6, 1941, in Cleveland, to John A. and Sophie (Eppich) Pohler. Harold was a civil engineer with Richard Bowen Associates in Cleveland. He is survived by his brother Hans ( Gloria) Pohler of Kent; Nephews, David Pohler of Ft Lauderdale,...

Robert E. "Bob" Phillips

Robert E. "Bob" Phillips

Apr 12, 2016

Robert E. "Bob" Phillips, 89, of Kent, died Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at his home. He was born October 4, 1926 in Kent, to Emmit Roy and Flossie (Bennett) Phillips. Bob was a veteran of the Navy during World War II. He was the owner of Bob Phillips Electric, part owner of Barney Fish Lure and served as a Fire...

Jon  F. Harper

Jon F. Harper

Apr 10, 2016

Jon Harper, 73, of Kent, OH passed away on April 10, 2016, at Stow Glen Retirement Center where he has lived for the past three years. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Patricia Holm Harper and dear son, Jonathan Evan Harper of Columbus. Born on March 18, 1943 as Jon Franklin Drake to Franklin John Drake...

Tomiko Gabel

Tomiko Gabel

Apr 10, 2016

Tomiko Gabel, 86, of Stow, died Sunday, April 10, 2016 at her residence. She was born May 28, 1929 in Ehime-Ken, Japan to Kameji (Suger) Shimizu. She left her native country in 1963 embracing her new country by becoming an America citizen in 1965. Her Son's friends would tell how they saw her working in her yard or walking down...

Randy  J Blosser

Randy J Blosser

Apr 8, 2016

Randy J Blosser, 62, of Kent, died Friday, April 8, 2016, after a short illness at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. He was born March 28, 1954 in Wadsworth, OH to Howard and Marcella (Thomas) Blosser. He was a member of American Legion Stow, VFW Kent, and the Canadian Club. He is survived by his brothers, Larry (Candace) Blosser...

Catherine  Rose Gearhart

Catherine Rose Gearhart

Apr 7, 2016

Catherine Rose Conroy Gearhart, 94, of Kent, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 7, 2016, at her home in Kent. She was born March 29, 1922, in Akron, to John and Catherine Rose (Brady) Conroy. She was a member of St. Patrick Church and St. Joan of Arc Circle. She volunteered at the County Clothing Center in Ravenna for 20 years....

Hazel  Alice Debartolo

Hazel Alice Debartolo

Apr 6, 2016

Hazel Alice DeBartolo, 81, of Brimfield, died Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at UH Portage Medical Center. She was born July 1, 1934 in Greensburg, PA to Samuel H. and Thelma (Jones) Lopes. She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church. Hazel and her husband Sam managed the Brimfield Community Cupboard from 1980 to 2014. She is survived by her...

Joseph  F. Zurzolo

Joseph F. Zurzolo

Apr 5, 2016

Joseph F. Zurzolo, 74, of Kent, answered his last call of duty Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at his home. He was born August 9, 1941 in Akron, to Fred and Angelina (Lucia) Zurzolo. He was a veteran of the Air Force during the Vietnam War. Joe retired from AT&T (Lucent Technologies) after 36 years as a communication systems installer and...

Pamela  Ann Flynt

Pamela Ann Flynt

Apr 5, 2016

Pamela Ann Flynt, 67, of Ravenna, died Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at her home in Ravenna. She was born August 19, 1948 in Ravenna, to Joseph and Mary (Luzader) Haas. She is survived by her children; Charles (Kim) Flynt of Kent, Helena (Dan) Myers of Ravenna, Rosette Johnston of Kent and, Heather Flynt of Ravenna; grandchildren, Ryan Flynt, Nathan Myers,...

Hattie  B. Dzeda

Hattie B. Dzeda

Apr 4, 2016

The east side of Cleveland was home to Hattie B. Dzeda for over 82 years before she moved to the Kent area in 2003. She died at age 95 on April 4 at Maison Aine/The Arbors at Stow where she had been a resident for five years. Born on December 4, 1920, Jadwiga Barbara Bielicki, sixth of the seven daughters...

Jean B. "Bema" Kaminski

Jean B. "Bema" Kaminski

Apr 4, 2016

Jean B. Kaminski, or as everyone knew her,"Bema",88, of Kent, was called home to Heaven Monday, April 4, 2016 at University Hospital in Cleveland. She was a lifetime member of St. Patrick's Church in Kent. Bema is a unique individual who lived her life as a kind, loving person to whomever was fortunate enough to meet her in the path...

Bernita  Angela Hawkins

Bernita Angela Hawkins

Apr 3, 2016

Bernita Angela Hawkins, 90, of Kent, died Sunday, April 3, 2016 at her home. She was born September 21, 1925 in Louisville, KY to Paul and Berneita B. (Bennett) LaLiberte"Daigneaux. She was an avid reader and talented artist. Bernita loved gardening, animals, nature, music, art and dancing. She is survived by her son, Christopher L. Hawkins Jr. of Kent; daughters,...

Betty  M. Harrington

Betty M. Harrington

Apr 2, 2016

Betty M. Harrington, 94, of Kent, died Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Green View Inn Assisted Living in Green. She was born November 29, 1921 in Akron to Louis and Nellie (Summers) Miller. Betty was a member of the Kent United Methodist Church. She is survived by her sons, Gary (Judy) Harrington of Kent and Kirk Harrington of Akron; grandchildren,...

Gloria  Ann Tronge

Gloria Ann Tronge

Apr 2, 2016

After a courageous battle with Ovarian cancer, Gloria passed away Saturday, April 2, 2016 at home surrounded by family. She was born September 24, 1942 to Corado and Cecilia (Conley) Gambaccini in Kent. She will be deeply missed by her husband, Dan Tronge, whom she married in 1963; daughter, Wendy (Tom) Holliday; grandsons, Jacob and Joey; son, Doug (Robin) Tronge;...

Buddy L. "Doc" Myers, Ph.D.

Buddy L. "Doc" Myers, Ph.D.

Mar 30, 2016

Buddy L. Myers, Ph.D. "Doc", 83, of Sugar Bush Knolls, completed his life cycle on earth Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Akron General Hospital. Buddy was born August 24, 1932 in Parkersburg, WV, the son of the late Wilbur and Hazel (Hill) Myers. Buddy served in the U.S. Air Force in 1949, and was honorably discharged in January 1953 as...

William  D. Rogers

William D. Rogers

Mar 30, 2016

William D. Rogers, 68, of Akron, died Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Akron General Hospital. He was born May 5, 1947 in West Virginia, to William M. and Rosemary (Williams) Rogers. He is survived by his sons, Tobin and Seth Rogers; two grandchildren; brother, John Rogers; sisters, Linda Rogers and Mary Leeson. A gathering will be held 2-4 PM Friday,...

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