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Irene  A. Snowberger

Irene A. Snowberger

Aug 19, 2015

Irene A. Snowberger, 93, of Stow, died Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. She was born September 7, 1921 in Kent to Arlie D. and Lila M. (White) Smith. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Kent and a former member of the Eastern Star. She is survived by sons, Dan (Sue)...

John  H. Stanton

John H. Stanton

Aug 18, 2015

John H. Stanton, 60, of Kent, died Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at his home. He was born September 18, 1954 in East Cleveland. He is a 1972 graduate of Theodore Roosevelt High School. In recent years, he reveled in his role of support for his parents. He loved nature and enjoyed fishing. He will be remembered as loving to help...

Lee Cannon

Lee Cannon

Aug 18, 2015

Lee James (Sonny) Cannon, died suddenly Tuesday, August 18th at Akron General Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Leanne Cannon, and his beloved children: Laneea, Lamont ( Heather), Lowell (Jen) and four grandchildren: Aaron Blevins, Isabella Cannon, Zoe Cannon and River Cannon. He was baptized in 1964, was married in 1969 and served the Kent...

Joann Loudin

Joann Loudin

Aug 15, 2015

JoAnn Loudin, 83, of Kent, died Saturday, August 15, 2015 at her home. She was born October 17, 1931 in Weston, WV to Michael and Lucy D. (Henry) Brockleman. JoAnn was employed as a manager for the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services. She was a life long Cleveland sports fan especially the Browns. JoAnn enjoyed golf, art and Mahjong. She...

Arletta Slaughter

Arletta Slaughter

Aug 14, 2015

Arletta Louise Powell Tarver Slaughter of Kent went home to be with the Lord on August 14, 2015, with her family by her side. Arletta was born to William and Katy Powell on February 6, 1939, in New Kensington, Pennsylvania. She was also raised by Anne Powell in Ravenna. She graduated from Ravenna Township High School in 1957. In her...

Carol  A. Swigart

Carol A. Swigart

Aug 12, 2015

Carol A. (Habowski) Swigart, 60, of Ravenna, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at Robinson Medical Center, surrounded by her children. She was born November 4, 1954 in West Virginia, to Edward Joseph and Betty (Lorcher) Habowski. Carol loved to garden, going to the ocean and fishing. She loved to spend time with her family, grandchildren and the many children...

Eleanor  F. Horning

Eleanor F. Horning

Aug 12, 2015

Eleanor F. Horning, 94, of Hudson, Ohio, passed away on August 12, 2015. She was born November 4, 1920, to William and Irene (Auber) Humphrey in Akron, Ohio, and was a graduate of North High School in 1938. She married Raymond Horning in 1941. She was a dedicated homemaker and a loving mother to her boys. Eleanor and Ray enjoyed...

Betty  A. Dussel

Betty A. Dussel

Aug 12, 2015

Betty Ann Dussel, 82, of Brimfield, died peacefully Wednesday, August 12, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 5, 1932 in Akron to Robert and Clara (Bickett) Sidell. She was a member of St. Patrick Church in Kent. Betty was the Matriarch of the Dussel family and could often be seen working on the farm. She loved...

Marjorie  S. Brown

Marjorie S. Brown

Aug 10, 2015

Marjorie S. Brown, 87, of Stow, died unexpectedly Monday, August 10, 2015 at Stow Glen Retirement Center. She was born June 23, 1928 in Kent, to Elton and Helen (Bauer) Horning and was raised on the family farm on Horning Road, named after her Father and Uncle. She attended St. Patrick Grade School and Kent State High School. She was...

Sleda  M. Brown

Sleda M. Brown

Aug 9, 2015

Sleda Brown went home to the Lord on August 9, 2015. She died peacefully at home while surrounded by loved ones. She was 93 years young. Sleda was born on December 5, 1921 to Willie and Susie Johnson in Chicago, Illinois. She was a graduate of DuSable High School and attended Cortez W. Peters Business School in Chicago. Sleda married...

Robert  Lowell Mccutcheon

Robert Lowell Mccutcheon

Aug 6, 2015

Robert Lowell McCutcheon, 80, of Brimfield, died Thursday, August 6, 2015 at Kent Healthcare Center. He was born January 9, 1935 in Winona, WV to George Henry and Maggie May (Drennan) McCutcheon. Robert was a former member of Kenny's Creek Baptist Church in Winona, WV and Lookout Baptist Church in Lookout, WV. Robert was currently a member of The First...

John  L. Bowen

John L. Bowen

Aug 6, 2015

John L. Bowen passed away on August 6, 2015 in Sarasota, Florida. John was born on January 29, 1945 in Akron, Ohio to Hugh and Alice Bowen. He was raised in Kent, Ohio and graduated in 1963 from Theodore Roosevelt High School where he was a member of the football team and Hi-Y. John earned a Bachelor of Science degree...

Helen Tucker

Helen Tucker

Aug 2, 2015

Helen Sawyer Tucker passed into immortality Sunday August 2 at her home in Kent. Helen was a hard- working, loving single mother of two. She worked at the Davey Tree Expert Company for over 30 years. Helen was a lifetime resident of Kent and member of St Patrick's parish where she served many years as a Eucharistic Minister. Known for...

Jimie  A. Vance,

Jimie A. Vance,

Jul 31, 2015

Jimie A. Vance, DMD, 94, of Medina, died Friday, July 31, 2015, at Hospice of Medina County. Born February 9, 1921, to Arby Franklin and Grace Emma (Scott) Vance in Lansing, Michigan, he was raised near Organ Cave, West Virginia. Following graduation from Greenbrier County High School, he served in the Navy as an aviation machinist's mate first class in...

Helen  Elizabeth Bird

Helen Elizabeth Bird

Jul 30, 2015

Helen Elizabeth Bird, 69, of Ravenna, died Thursday, July 30, 2015 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. She was born January 12, 1946 in Ebensburg, PA to William and Helen (Low) Sloan. Helen retired as head cook at the Portage County Juvenile Center. She is survived by sons, Ben Starcher and Bill Starcher; daughters, Kim (Tom) Jarrell, Kathi (Howard) Hutko,...

Ralph  A. Degennaro

Ralph A. Degennaro

Jul 30, 2015

Ralph DeGennaro's horrific six-month battle with Bile Duct Cancer ended on July 30, 2015. He passed peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. He fought so hard to live because he loved his life, his family and his friends so much. Ralph was very passionate about his Boston Red Sox and Dallas Cowboys. He spent his life in the business that he...

Shirley  E. Doane

Shirley E. Doane

Jul 29, 2015

Shirley E. Doane, 80, of Kent, died Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at her home. Born on April 2, 1935, in Ratcliff, AR to Oscar L. and Florence (Poe) Elswick, Shirley moved to Kent with her husband, Dr. J. William Doane, and their sons in 1965. Shirley was a former high school teacher and earned a Masters Degree in Education from...

Mary  "Momma Day"

Mary "Momma Day"

Jul 29, 2015

Mary L. "Momma Day" Day, 89, of Ravenna, died Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at Country Elegance in Edinburg. She was born December 23, 1925 in Ravenna to Louis and Angeline (Caputo) Petrone. She is survived by son, John (Judy) Day of Ravenna; daughter, Elaine (Dennis) Goodhart of Kent; grandchildren, Angela Goodhart and Nate Goodhart; and many nieces and nephews. She...

Robert  "Bob" Bartels,

Robert "Bob" Bartels,

Jul 25, 2015

Robert (Bob) Bartels Sr. passed away Saturday July 25th 2015 at the age of 68. The Friendship and Love between Bob and Beth is unmatched by any other. They are/were each other's rock. Their love and devotion will go on forever. Bob loved his family more than anything else. His grandchildren and great grandchildren were his world. Everyone knew Bob...

Michael  Robert Hernan

Michael Robert Hernan

Jul 24, 2015

Michael Robert "Mike" Hernan, 74, of Deerfield, died Friday, July 24, 2015 at his home. He was born December 1, 1940 in Youngstown to Frank E. and Gertrude G. (Heath) Hernan. He attended Central Catholic High School in Massillon. He earned his BA in Education and Psychology from LaSalle College in Philadelphia and completed post graduate work in Management at...

Irene  A. Snowberger

Irene A. Snowberger

Aug 19, 2015

Irene A. Snowberger, 93, of Stow, died Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. She was born September 7, 1921 in Kent to Arlie D. and Lila M. (White) Smith. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Kent and a former member of the Eastern Star. She is survived by sons, Dan (Sue)...

John  H. Stanton

John H. Stanton

Aug 18, 2015

John H. Stanton, 60, of Kent, died Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at his home. He was born September 18, 1954 in East Cleveland. He is a 1972 graduate of Theodore Roosevelt High School. In recent years, he reveled in his role of support for his parents. He loved nature and enjoyed fishing. He will be remembered as loving to help...

Lee Cannon

Lee Cannon

Aug 18, 2015

Lee James (Sonny) Cannon, died suddenly Tuesday, August 18th at Akron General Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Leanne Cannon, and his beloved children: Laneea, Lamont ( Heather), Lowell (Jen) and four grandchildren: Aaron Blevins, Isabella Cannon, Zoe Cannon and River Cannon. He was baptized in 1964, was married in 1969 and served the Kent...

Joann Loudin

Joann Loudin

Aug 15, 2015

JoAnn Loudin, 83, of Kent, died Saturday, August 15, 2015 at her home. She was born October 17, 1931 in Weston, WV to Michael and Lucy D. (Henry) Brockleman. JoAnn was employed as a manager for the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services. She was a life long Cleveland sports fan especially the Browns. JoAnn enjoyed golf, art and Mahjong. She...

Arletta Slaughter

Arletta Slaughter

Aug 14, 2015

Arletta Louise Powell Tarver Slaughter of Kent went home to be with the Lord on August 14, 2015, with her family by her side. Arletta was born to William and Katy Powell on February 6, 1939, in New Kensington, Pennsylvania. She was also raised by Anne Powell in Ravenna. She graduated from Ravenna Township High School in 1957. In her...

Carol  A. Swigart

Carol A. Swigart

Aug 12, 2015

Carol A. (Habowski) Swigart, 60, of Ravenna, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at Robinson Medical Center, surrounded by her children. She was born November 4, 1954 in West Virginia, to Edward Joseph and Betty (Lorcher) Habowski. Carol loved to garden, going to the ocean and fishing. She loved to spend time with her family, grandchildren and the many children...

Eleanor  F. Horning

Eleanor F. Horning

Aug 12, 2015

Eleanor F. Horning, 94, of Hudson, Ohio, passed away on August 12, 2015. She was born November 4, 1920, to William and Irene (Auber) Humphrey in Akron, Ohio, and was a graduate of North High School in 1938. She married Raymond Horning in 1941. She was a dedicated homemaker and a loving mother to her boys. Eleanor and Ray enjoyed...

Betty  A. Dussel

Betty A. Dussel

Aug 12, 2015

Betty Ann Dussel, 82, of Brimfield, died peacefully Wednesday, August 12, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 5, 1932 in Akron to Robert and Clara (Bickett) Sidell. She was a member of St. Patrick Church in Kent. Betty was the Matriarch of the Dussel family and could often be seen working on the farm. She loved...

Marjorie  S. Brown

Marjorie S. Brown

Aug 10, 2015

Marjorie S. Brown, 87, of Stow, died unexpectedly Monday, August 10, 2015 at Stow Glen Retirement Center. She was born June 23, 1928 in Kent, to Elton and Helen (Bauer) Horning and was raised on the family farm on Horning Road, named after her Father and Uncle. She attended St. Patrick Grade School and Kent State High School. She was...

Sleda  M. Brown

Sleda M. Brown

Aug 9, 2015

Sleda Brown went home to the Lord on August 9, 2015. She died peacefully at home while surrounded by loved ones. She was 93 years young. Sleda was born on December 5, 1921 to Willie and Susie Johnson in Chicago, Illinois. She was a graduate of DuSable High School and attended Cortez W. Peters Business School in Chicago. Sleda married...

Robert  Lowell Mccutcheon

Robert Lowell Mccutcheon

Aug 6, 2015

Robert Lowell McCutcheon, 80, of Brimfield, died Thursday, August 6, 2015 at Kent Healthcare Center. He was born January 9, 1935 in Winona, WV to George Henry and Maggie May (Drennan) McCutcheon. Robert was a former member of Kenny's Creek Baptist Church in Winona, WV and Lookout Baptist Church in Lookout, WV. Robert was currently a member of The First...

John  L. Bowen

John L. Bowen

Aug 6, 2015

John L. Bowen passed away on August 6, 2015 in Sarasota, Florida. John was born on January 29, 1945 in Akron, Ohio to Hugh and Alice Bowen. He was raised in Kent, Ohio and graduated in 1963 from Theodore Roosevelt High School where he was a member of the football team and Hi-Y. John earned a Bachelor of Science degree...

Helen Tucker

Helen Tucker

Aug 2, 2015

Helen Sawyer Tucker passed into immortality Sunday August 2 at her home in Kent. Helen was a hard- working, loving single mother of two. She worked at the Davey Tree Expert Company for over 30 years. Helen was a lifetime resident of Kent and member of St Patrick's parish where she served many years as a Eucharistic Minister. Known for...

Jimie  A. Vance,

Jimie A. Vance,

Jul 31, 2015

Jimie A. Vance, DMD, 94, of Medina, died Friday, July 31, 2015, at Hospice of Medina County. Born February 9, 1921, to Arby Franklin and Grace Emma (Scott) Vance in Lansing, Michigan, he was raised near Organ Cave, West Virginia. Following graduation from Greenbrier County High School, he served in the Navy as an aviation machinist's mate first class in...

Helen  Elizabeth Bird

Helen Elizabeth Bird

Jul 30, 2015

Helen Elizabeth Bird, 69, of Ravenna, died Thursday, July 30, 2015 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. She was born January 12, 1946 in Ebensburg, PA to William and Helen (Low) Sloan. Helen retired as head cook at the Portage County Juvenile Center. She is survived by sons, Ben Starcher and Bill Starcher; daughters, Kim (Tom) Jarrell, Kathi (Howard) Hutko,...

Ralph  A. Degennaro

Ralph A. Degennaro

Jul 30, 2015

Ralph DeGennaro's horrific six-month battle with Bile Duct Cancer ended on July 30, 2015. He passed peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. He fought so hard to live because he loved his life, his family and his friends so much. Ralph was very passionate about his Boston Red Sox and Dallas Cowboys. He spent his life in the business that he...

Shirley  E. Doane

Shirley E. Doane

Jul 29, 2015

Shirley E. Doane, 80, of Kent, died Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at her home. Born on April 2, 1935, in Ratcliff, AR to Oscar L. and Florence (Poe) Elswick, Shirley moved to Kent with her husband, Dr. J. William Doane, and their sons in 1965. Shirley was a former high school teacher and earned a Masters Degree in Education from...

Mary  "Momma Day"

Mary "Momma Day"

Jul 29, 2015

Mary L. "Momma Day" Day, 89, of Ravenna, died Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at Country Elegance in Edinburg. She was born December 23, 1925 in Ravenna to Louis and Angeline (Caputo) Petrone. She is survived by son, John (Judy) Day of Ravenna; daughter, Elaine (Dennis) Goodhart of Kent; grandchildren, Angela Goodhart and Nate Goodhart; and many nieces and nephews. She...

Robert  "Bob" Bartels,

Robert "Bob" Bartels,

Jul 25, 2015

Robert (Bob) Bartels Sr. passed away Saturday July 25th 2015 at the age of 68. The Friendship and Love between Bob and Beth is unmatched by any other. They are/were each other's rock. Their love and devotion will go on forever. Bob loved his family more than anything else. His grandchildren and great grandchildren were his world. Everyone knew Bob...

Michael  Robert Hernan

Michael Robert Hernan

Jul 24, 2015

Michael Robert "Mike" Hernan, 74, of Deerfield, died Friday, July 24, 2015 at his home. He was born December 1, 1940 in Youngstown to Frank E. and Gertrude G. (Heath) Hernan. He attended Central Catholic High School in Massillon. He earned his BA in Education and Psychology from LaSalle College in Philadelphia and completed post graduate work in Management at...

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