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Gordon  Mullen Gray

Gordon Mullen Gray

Sep 19, 2015

Gordon Mullen Gray, 87, of Kent, died Saturday, September 19, 2015 at his home, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born September 11, 1928 in Akron, to Willard and Jenniemay (Mullen) Gray. At an early age he began singing and by the age of 4 had won his first contest. As a youth he sang in the...

Ryan  D. Mangus

Ryan D. Mangus

Sep 19, 2015

Ryan D. Mangus, 37, of Kent, died suddenly Saturday, September 19, 2015. He was born November 9, 1977 in Carson City, MI to David Mangus and Debra (Bussell) Lauck. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, four wheeling, NASCAR and camping. Ryan loved to spend time with his son and family. He is survived by son, Zachary Mangus of Kent; mother, Debra (Fred)...

Ida  Florence Simmons

Ida Florence Simmons

Sep 18, 2015

Ida Florence Simmons of Kent was born on April 25th, 1914 in Morrow Co. Ohio and died on September 18th, 2015 at the age of 101. She was born in Mt. Gilead, Oh and was the youngest daughter of Augustus & Ida Brown. She graduated from Mt. Gilead High School in 1937 and Mt. Carmel School of Nursing in 1937....

Cynthia L. "Cindy" Wawrin

Cynthia L. "Cindy" Wawrin

Sep 17, 2015

Cynthia "Cindy" Louise Wawrin passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, September 17th, 2015 at the age of 55. She was born on December 23, 1959 in Ravenna to Walter and Gilberta (Benedetti) Engelhart. Growing up, she lived with her family in Rootstown and then attended Kent State University for her Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education. She later completed...

Thomas  Raymond Hamilton

Thomas Raymond Hamilton

Sep 16, 2015

Thomas Raymond Hamilton, 73, of Kent, passed away suddenly Wednesday, September 16, 2015. He was born February 8, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Hermann and Elizabeth Hamilton. Tom was proud to have been an alter boy and a paper boy in his childhood. He was a graduate of Kent Roosevelt HS, where he was honored as being the...

Fred Allan

Fred Allan

Sep 11, 2015

Fred Allan, 86, of Kent, passed away peacefully Friday, September 11, 2015. He was born December 19, 1928 in Akron, Ohio. Fred was a Captain in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He graduated from Kent State University with a BS degree in Accounting, and pursued that career throughout his life. He enjoyed golfing, tennis, and spending...

Dorothy  "Louise" (Dycus/Jackson)  Haenftling

Dorothy "Louise" (Dycus/Jackson) Haenftling

Sep 8, 2015

Dorothy "Louise" (Dycus/Jackson) Haenftling, 91, died on Tuesday, September 8, 2015. She is survived by her daughters, Pamela (George) Arfield of Sarasota, Florida; Darlene (Leon) Sheridan of DeSoto, Missouri; and Donna (Bill) Vair of Akron, Ohio; and brother, Charles B. Dycus of Bradenton, Florida. She leaves behind 6 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins...

Betty  Jane Seibert

Betty Jane Seibert

Sep 6, 2015

Betty Jane Seibert, 88, of Ravenna, died Sunday, September 6, 2015 at her home. She was born March 22, 1927 in McDonald, PA to Pierre and Victorine (Cauchie) Lagneaux. Betty was a 1945 graduate of Cambridge High School. Betty retired from Technicare in Solon as an electronics assembler. She grew up in Cambridge and lived most of her life in...

Kaiden  Russell Brant-Stamper

Kaiden Russell Brant-Stamper

Sep 6, 2015

Kaiden Russell Brant-Stamper, 2 Days, of Brimfield, passed peacefully Sunday, September 6, 2015 at Akron Children's Hospital. He was born September 4, 2015 in Akron, to Joshua Stamper and Megan Brant. He is survived by father, Joshua Stamper of Stow; mother, Megan Brant of Brimfield; grandparents, Robert and Vicki Brant of Brimfield and Dave and Michelle Holt of Stow; great...

Forrest Fitzwater

Forrest Fitzwater

Sep 5, 2015

Forrest Fitzwater, 89, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2015 at the Arbors at Streetsboro. He was born September 30, 1925 in Belington, WV to Charles and Jessie P. (England) Fitzwater. Forrest worked as a machinist for Gougler Machine Company in Kent, retiring after 40 years of service. He worked part time for Clark's Excavating. Forrest was a veteran of the...

Terry  D. Barchalk

Terry D. Barchalk

Sep 5, 2015

Terry D. Barchalk, 77, of Kent, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2015 at the Hospice Care Center. He was born March 3, 1938 in Ravenna, to Mike and Thelma Mae (Wheeler) Barchalk. He is survived by sons, Mike (Helene) Barchalk of Kent and William "Pat" (Jeani) Barchalk of Liberty, SC; grandchildren, Steven, Nathan, Shannon, Pat, and Sarah; and brother, Melvin...

Ronald  Edward Crow

Ronald Edward Crow

Sep 3, 2015

Ronald Edward Crow, 78, of Stow, died Thursday, September 3, 2015 at Hospice Care Center. He was born May 8, 1937 in Cameron, WV to Edward and Ruth (Franklin) Crow. He was a veteran of the Air Force during the Korean War. Ronald retired in 1991 from Chrysler as a Fire and Security Officer union local #167. He was a...

Mary  Ann Barreiro

Mary Ann Barreiro

Sep 3, 2015

Mary Ann Belmonte Barreiro of Kent went home to the Lord Thursday, September 3, 2015. She died peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. She was born September 1, 1923 in Kent, Ohio to parents Luigi "Louis" and Serafina "Sarah" (Schipani) Belmonte. She was a loving, beautiful person who was always very giving and caring, devoted to her family. She always...

Charles  B. Flogge

Charles B. Flogge

Sep 2, 2015

Charley Flogge, 91, of Kent, died after a short illness on September 2, 2015, at the Gables of Hudson. He was born in Kent, on March 13, 1924, to Mary (Polite) and Joseph Flogge. He was one of a large Italian family and a member of St. Patrick's Church. He was retired from Robinson Memorial Hospital. Charley enjoyed gardening and...

Helen  Allene Marko

Helen Allene Marko

Aug 31, 2015

Helen Allene "Leigh" Marko, 75, of Akron, died Monday, August 31, 2015 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. She was born October 23, 1939 in Carey, to Allen E. and Margaret (Chudanov) Veitch. Allene was a graduate of Rootstown High School and studied classical piano at Kent State University She was Secretary/Treasurer of Marko Transport, Inc. and most recently retired...

Betty  J. Rydbom

Betty J. Rydbom

Aug 27, 2015

Betty J. Rydbom, 87, of Kent, died Thursday, August 27, 2015 at her home. She was born May 29, 1928 in Kent to Harry and Katherine (Conaway) Burgess. She was a member of Lake Brady United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women and Past President of Brady Lake Women's Club. She is survived by son, Harry (Debbie) Rydbom of Kent; daughters,...

Arnet  Dale Noble

Arnet Dale Noble

Aug 25, 2015

Arnet D. Noble, age 46 of Kent, completed his earthly life August 25, 2015 at home surrounded by his family. Arnet fought a long battle with dignity and determination but finally boarded his train to heaven. He was born August 8, 1969 in Akron to Delmar and Marie (Gross) Noble. He was a graduate of Theodore Roosevelt High School in...

Mary  Ann Gambaccini-Ray

Mary Ann Gambaccini-Ray

Aug 25, 2015

After a courageous battle with lung and brain cancer, Mary Ann went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 25. She will be welcomed with open arms by her mom, Cecilia Gambaccini. Mary Ann will be deeply missed by her husband and best friend, Tim, the daughter she always wanted, Tammy (Mike) Garro, and grandson, Grant, "the joy of...

Vellan  "Jean" Means

Vellan "Jean" Means

Aug 24, 2015

Vellan "Jean" Means, 92, of Streetsboro, died Monday, August 24, 2015 at the Arbors at Streetsboro. She was born March 21, 1923 in Rockwood, PA to Frederick D. and Grace M. (Bowers) Francis. She was a member of Streetsboro United Methodist Church and Eastern Star. She is survived by her daughters, Debbie Hacker of Ravenna and Sandy Means of Streetsboro;...

Helen  A. Darrah

Helen A. Darrah

Aug 20, 2015

Helen A Darrah, 89, of Kent, died Thursday, August 20, 2015 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. She was born August 18, 1926 in Ravenna, to Lewis Everett and Mary Caroline (Gauding) Suter. She graduated from Ravenna High School and attended Bohecker's Business College graduating after 2 years. She was employed by the P.L. Frank Lumber Company as a bookkeeper....

Gordon  Mullen Gray

Gordon Mullen Gray

Sep 19, 2015

Gordon Mullen Gray, 87, of Kent, died Saturday, September 19, 2015 at his home, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born September 11, 1928 in Akron, to Willard and Jenniemay (Mullen) Gray. At an early age he began singing and by the age of 4 had won his first contest. As a youth he sang in the...

Ryan  D. Mangus

Ryan D. Mangus

Sep 19, 2015

Ryan D. Mangus, 37, of Kent, died suddenly Saturday, September 19, 2015. He was born November 9, 1977 in Carson City, MI to David Mangus and Debra (Bussell) Lauck. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, four wheeling, NASCAR and camping. Ryan loved to spend time with his son and family. He is survived by son, Zachary Mangus of Kent; mother, Debra (Fred)...

Ida  Florence Simmons

Ida Florence Simmons

Sep 18, 2015

Ida Florence Simmons of Kent was born on April 25th, 1914 in Morrow Co. Ohio and died on September 18th, 2015 at the age of 101. She was born in Mt. Gilead, Oh and was the youngest daughter of Augustus & Ida Brown. She graduated from Mt. Gilead High School in 1937 and Mt. Carmel School of Nursing in 1937....

Cynthia L. "Cindy" Wawrin

Cynthia L. "Cindy" Wawrin

Sep 17, 2015

Cynthia "Cindy" Louise Wawrin passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, September 17th, 2015 at the age of 55. She was born on December 23, 1959 in Ravenna to Walter and Gilberta (Benedetti) Engelhart. Growing up, she lived with her family in Rootstown and then attended Kent State University for her Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education. She later completed...

Thomas  Raymond Hamilton

Thomas Raymond Hamilton

Sep 16, 2015

Thomas Raymond Hamilton, 73, of Kent, passed away suddenly Wednesday, September 16, 2015. He was born February 8, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Hermann and Elizabeth Hamilton. Tom was proud to have been an alter boy and a paper boy in his childhood. He was a graduate of Kent Roosevelt HS, where he was honored as being the...

Fred Allan

Fred Allan

Sep 11, 2015

Fred Allan, 86, of Kent, passed away peacefully Friday, September 11, 2015. He was born December 19, 1928 in Akron, Ohio. Fred was a Captain in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He graduated from Kent State University with a BS degree in Accounting, and pursued that career throughout his life. He enjoyed golfing, tennis, and spending...

Dorothy  "Louise" (Dycus/Jackson)  Haenftling

Dorothy "Louise" (Dycus/Jackson) Haenftling

Sep 8, 2015

Dorothy "Louise" (Dycus/Jackson) Haenftling, 91, died on Tuesday, September 8, 2015. She is survived by her daughters, Pamela (George) Arfield of Sarasota, Florida; Darlene (Leon) Sheridan of DeSoto, Missouri; and Donna (Bill) Vair of Akron, Ohio; and brother, Charles B. Dycus of Bradenton, Florida. She leaves behind 6 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins...

Betty  Jane Seibert

Betty Jane Seibert

Sep 6, 2015

Betty Jane Seibert, 88, of Ravenna, died Sunday, September 6, 2015 at her home. She was born March 22, 1927 in McDonald, PA to Pierre and Victorine (Cauchie) Lagneaux. Betty was a 1945 graduate of Cambridge High School. Betty retired from Technicare in Solon as an electronics assembler. She grew up in Cambridge and lived most of her life in...

Kaiden  Russell Brant-Stamper

Kaiden Russell Brant-Stamper

Sep 6, 2015

Kaiden Russell Brant-Stamper, 2 Days, of Brimfield, passed peacefully Sunday, September 6, 2015 at Akron Children's Hospital. He was born September 4, 2015 in Akron, to Joshua Stamper and Megan Brant. He is survived by father, Joshua Stamper of Stow; mother, Megan Brant of Brimfield; grandparents, Robert and Vicki Brant of Brimfield and Dave and Michelle Holt of Stow; great...

Forrest Fitzwater

Forrest Fitzwater

Sep 5, 2015

Forrest Fitzwater, 89, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2015 at the Arbors at Streetsboro. He was born September 30, 1925 in Belington, WV to Charles and Jessie P. (England) Fitzwater. Forrest worked as a machinist for Gougler Machine Company in Kent, retiring after 40 years of service. He worked part time for Clark's Excavating. Forrest was a veteran of the...

Terry  D. Barchalk

Terry D. Barchalk

Sep 5, 2015

Terry D. Barchalk, 77, of Kent, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2015 at the Hospice Care Center. He was born March 3, 1938 in Ravenna, to Mike and Thelma Mae (Wheeler) Barchalk. He is survived by sons, Mike (Helene) Barchalk of Kent and William "Pat" (Jeani) Barchalk of Liberty, SC; grandchildren, Steven, Nathan, Shannon, Pat, and Sarah; and brother, Melvin...

Ronald  Edward Crow

Ronald Edward Crow

Sep 3, 2015

Ronald Edward Crow, 78, of Stow, died Thursday, September 3, 2015 at Hospice Care Center. He was born May 8, 1937 in Cameron, WV to Edward and Ruth (Franklin) Crow. He was a veteran of the Air Force during the Korean War. Ronald retired in 1991 from Chrysler as a Fire and Security Officer union local #167. He was a...

Mary  Ann Barreiro

Mary Ann Barreiro

Sep 3, 2015

Mary Ann Belmonte Barreiro of Kent went home to the Lord Thursday, September 3, 2015. She died peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. She was born September 1, 1923 in Kent, Ohio to parents Luigi "Louis" and Serafina "Sarah" (Schipani) Belmonte. She was a loving, beautiful person who was always very giving and caring, devoted to her family. She always...

Charles  B. Flogge

Charles B. Flogge

Sep 2, 2015

Charley Flogge, 91, of Kent, died after a short illness on September 2, 2015, at the Gables of Hudson. He was born in Kent, on March 13, 1924, to Mary (Polite) and Joseph Flogge. He was one of a large Italian family and a member of St. Patrick's Church. He was retired from Robinson Memorial Hospital. Charley enjoyed gardening and...

Helen  Allene Marko

Helen Allene Marko

Aug 31, 2015

Helen Allene "Leigh" Marko, 75, of Akron, died Monday, August 31, 2015 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. She was born October 23, 1939 in Carey, to Allen E. and Margaret (Chudanov) Veitch. Allene was a graduate of Rootstown High School and studied classical piano at Kent State University She was Secretary/Treasurer of Marko Transport, Inc. and most recently retired...

Betty  J. Rydbom

Betty J. Rydbom

Aug 27, 2015

Betty J. Rydbom, 87, of Kent, died Thursday, August 27, 2015 at her home. She was born May 29, 1928 in Kent to Harry and Katherine (Conaway) Burgess. She was a member of Lake Brady United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women and Past President of Brady Lake Women's Club. She is survived by son, Harry (Debbie) Rydbom of Kent; daughters,...

Arnet  Dale Noble

Arnet Dale Noble

Aug 25, 2015

Arnet D. Noble, age 46 of Kent, completed his earthly life August 25, 2015 at home surrounded by his family. Arnet fought a long battle with dignity and determination but finally boarded his train to heaven. He was born August 8, 1969 in Akron to Delmar and Marie (Gross) Noble. He was a graduate of Theodore Roosevelt High School in...

Mary  Ann Gambaccini-Ray

Mary Ann Gambaccini-Ray

Aug 25, 2015

After a courageous battle with lung and brain cancer, Mary Ann went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 25. She will be welcomed with open arms by her mom, Cecilia Gambaccini. Mary Ann will be deeply missed by her husband and best friend, Tim, the daughter she always wanted, Tammy (Mike) Garro, and grandson, Grant, "the joy of...

Vellan  "Jean" Means

Vellan "Jean" Means

Aug 24, 2015

Vellan "Jean" Means, 92, of Streetsboro, died Monday, August 24, 2015 at the Arbors at Streetsboro. She was born March 21, 1923 in Rockwood, PA to Frederick D. and Grace M. (Bowers) Francis. She was a member of Streetsboro United Methodist Church and Eastern Star. She is survived by her daughters, Debbie Hacker of Ravenna and Sandy Means of Streetsboro;...

Helen  A. Darrah

Helen A. Darrah

Aug 20, 2015

Helen A Darrah, 89, of Kent, died Thursday, August 20, 2015 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. She was born August 18, 1926 in Ravenna, to Lewis Everett and Mary Caroline (Gauding) Suter. She graduated from Ravenna High School and attended Bohecker's Business College graduating after 2 years. She was employed by the P.L. Frank Lumber Company as a bookkeeper....

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