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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,...

Robert  Lee Harig,

Robert Lee Harig,

Mar 28, 2016

Robert L. Harig Jr., 76, of Kent, died Monday, March 28, 2016 at his home. He was born October 25, 1939 in Akron to Robert L. and Jonnie Carmen (Doherty) Harig. He served in the U.S. Army for 21 years serving two tours in Europe, one tour in The DMZ of South Korea, and two tours in Viet Nam. After...

Donna (Ludick)  Klohn

Donna (Ludick) Klohn

Mar 27, 2016

Donna (Ludick) Klohn, 79, of Stow, died Sunday, March 27, 2016 at Altercare of Western Reserve. She was born October 28, 1936 in Ravenna, to Alex A. and Celia "Sally" (Johnson) Ludick. She is survived by her husband, James Klohn, whom she married on June 12, 1954; children, Cindi Svoboda of Kent, Rebecca Wert of Kent, Carol (David Nolin) Klohn...

Kenneth  L. Deacon,

Kenneth L. Deacon,

Mar 26, 2016

Kenneth L. Deacon Sr., 83, of Kent, died peacefully on Saturday, March 26, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was born March 16, 1933 in Stow and retired as an operator for the city of Kent. He was an active member of the American Legion. Ken enjoyed his 20 years of retirement playing Euchre, watching football (rooting for the Steelers),...

Opal Mccourt

Opal Mccourt

Mar 24, 2016

Opal McCourt, 72, of Kent, died Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls. She was born August 13, 1943 in Mannington, WV to Thomas and Ollie B. (Meyers) Stevens. She is survived by her daughter, Leora (Mark) Wolff of Kent. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman McCourt In 2003; daughter, Penny Lynn Watson at birth;...

Stanley  Alfonso Ambrose

Stanley Alfonso Ambrose

Mar 22, 2016

Stanley Alfonso Ambrose died of heart disease on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. He was born in Brimfield, Ohio, on May 2, 1926. A devoted husband, father, brother, and son, Stan was happiest to spend time with family and friends at home on the farm where he lived his entire life. At age 18 he left this beloved home to defend...

Carl  Denzil Bragg

Carl Denzil Bragg

Mar 21, 2016

Carl Denzil Bragg, 76, of Brimfield, died Monday, March 21, 2016 at the Geauga Medical Center in Chardon. He was born July 31, 1939 in Gem, WV to James Roy and Maude (Murphy) Bragg. He was a veteran of the Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the NRA and the American Legion, and enjoyed riding his...

Barbara  Helen Linger

Barbara Helen Linger

Mar 19, 2016

Barbara Helen Linger, 77, of Stow, died Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. She was born November 22, 1938 in Wooster, to John A. and Evangeline Marie (Holderman) Williams. She graduated from Waynedale High School in Applecreek in 1956. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Kent and served as an Elder. Barbara...

Ashby  Lee Thornton

Ashby Lee Thornton

Mar 17, 2016

Ashby Lee Thornton, 86, of Kent, died Thursday, March 17, 2016 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. He was born December 9, 1929 in Ravenna, to Melvin and Chloebell (O'Tool) Thornton. He is survived by his wife, Wanda (Crowe) Thornton, whom he married on August 16, 1958; grandson, Shawn (Miranda) Thornton; granddaughter, Dawn Thornton; five great grandchildren; four brothers-in-law...

Dorothy Romeo

Dorothy Romeo

Mar 16, 2016

Dorothy Romeo 87, of Kent died Wednesday, March 16th, 2016 at The Gables of KentRidge. She was born April 8th, 1928 to Bruno and Alberdine (Pocci) Mandalari. She has owned and operated businesses in the Kent area throughout her life. Dorothy enjoyed cooking, cards and most of all spending time with her friends and family. She is survived by her...

David  Leo Lutz

David Leo Lutz

Mar 14, 2016

David Leo Lutz passed away on Monday, March 14, 2016, at his home in Ravenna Twp. where he had lived the last 27 years. David grew up in Kent and attended Kent City Schools graduating in 1966. He received a BBA from Kent State University in 1978. A Veteran of the Vietnam War, he served in the US Army from...

Carla Sue Roth Johnston

Carla Sue Roth Johnston

Mar 14, 2016

Carla Sue Roth Johnston, 49, of Mogadore, died Monday, March 14, 2016 at Cleveland Clinic Foundation. She was born April 27, 1966 in Ravenna, to Gary and Shelva (McCauley) Roth. She is survived by her husband, Harold Johnston whom she married on August 19, 2000; son, Michael Johnston; mother, Shelva (McCauley) Roth of Mogadore; sisters, Jody (John) Stamm of Austintown...

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,...

Robert  Lee Harig,

Robert Lee Harig,

Mar 28, 2016

Robert L. Harig Jr., 76, of Kent, died Monday, March 28, 2016 at his home. He was born October 25, 1939 in Akron to Robert L. and Jonnie Carmen (Doherty) Harig. He served in the U.S. Army for 21 years serving two tours in Europe, one tour in The DMZ of South Korea, and two tours in Viet Nam. After...

Donna (Ludick)  Klohn

Donna (Ludick) Klohn

Mar 27, 2016

Donna (Ludick) Klohn, 79, of Stow, died Sunday, March 27, 2016 at Altercare of Western Reserve. She was born October 28, 1936 in Ravenna, to Alex A. and Celia "Sally" (Johnson) Ludick. She is survived by her husband, James Klohn, whom she married on June 12, 1954; children, Cindi Svoboda of Kent, Rebecca Wert of Kent, Carol (David Nolin) Klohn...

Kenneth  L. Deacon,

Kenneth L. Deacon,

Mar 26, 2016

Kenneth L. Deacon Sr., 83, of Kent, died peacefully on Saturday, March 26, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was born March 16, 1933 in Stow and retired as an operator for the city of Kent. He was an active member of the American Legion. Ken enjoyed his 20 years of retirement playing Euchre, watching football (rooting for the Steelers),...

Opal Mccourt

Opal Mccourt

Mar 24, 2016

Opal McCourt, 72, of Kent, died Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls. She was born August 13, 1943 in Mannington, WV to Thomas and Ollie B. (Meyers) Stevens. She is survived by her daughter, Leora (Mark) Wolff of Kent. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman McCourt In 2003; daughter, Penny Lynn Watson at birth;...

Stanley  Alfonso Ambrose

Stanley Alfonso Ambrose

Mar 22, 2016

Stanley Alfonso Ambrose died of heart disease on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. He was born in Brimfield, Ohio, on May 2, 1926. A devoted husband, father, brother, and son, Stan was happiest to spend time with family and friends at home on the farm where he lived his entire life. At age 18 he left this beloved home to defend...

Carl  Denzil Bragg

Carl Denzil Bragg

Mar 21, 2016

Carl Denzil Bragg, 76, of Brimfield, died Monday, March 21, 2016 at the Geauga Medical Center in Chardon. He was born July 31, 1939 in Gem, WV to James Roy and Maude (Murphy) Bragg. He was a veteran of the Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the NRA and the American Legion, and enjoyed riding his...

Barbara  Helen Linger

Barbara Helen Linger

Mar 19, 2016

Barbara Helen Linger, 77, of Stow, died Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. She was born November 22, 1938 in Wooster, to John A. and Evangeline Marie (Holderman) Williams. She graduated from Waynedale High School in Applecreek in 1956. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Kent and served as an Elder. Barbara...

Ashby  Lee Thornton

Ashby Lee Thornton

Mar 17, 2016

Ashby Lee Thornton, 86, of Kent, died Thursday, March 17, 2016 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. He was born December 9, 1929 in Ravenna, to Melvin and Chloebell (O'Tool) Thornton. He is survived by his wife, Wanda (Crowe) Thornton, whom he married on August 16, 1958; grandson, Shawn (Miranda) Thornton; granddaughter, Dawn Thornton; five great grandchildren; four brothers-in-law...

Dorothy Romeo

Dorothy Romeo

Mar 16, 2016

Dorothy Romeo 87, of Kent died Wednesday, March 16th, 2016 at The Gables of KentRidge. She was born April 8th, 1928 to Bruno and Alberdine (Pocci) Mandalari. She has owned and operated businesses in the Kent area throughout her life. Dorothy enjoyed cooking, cards and most of all spending time with her friends and family. She is survived by her...

David  Leo Lutz

David Leo Lutz

Mar 14, 2016

David Leo Lutz passed away on Monday, March 14, 2016, at his home in Ravenna Twp. where he had lived the last 27 years. David grew up in Kent and attended Kent City Schools graduating in 1966. He received a BBA from Kent State University in 1978. A Veteran of the Vietnam War, he served in the US Army from...

Carla Sue Roth Johnston

Carla Sue Roth Johnston

Mar 14, 2016

Carla Sue Roth Johnston, 49, of Mogadore, died Monday, March 14, 2016 at Cleveland Clinic Foundation. She was born April 27, 1966 in Ravenna, to Gary and Shelva (McCauley) Roth. She is survived by her husband, Harold Johnston whom she married on August 19, 2000; son, Michael Johnston; mother, Shelva (McCauley) Roth of Mogadore; sisters, Jody (John) Stamm of Austintown...

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