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George  A. Seavers

George A. Seavers

Apr 30, 2015

George A. Seavers, 90, formerly of Brimfield, died Thursday, April 30, 2015 at Kent Healthcare Center. He was born March 17, 1925 in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, to Albert and Christiana (Chester) Seavers. He attended Hanson and Lapage High Schools. He worked in the grocery trade and later in the carpentry and undertaking trade as an apprentice. He served in...

Nicole  Elysabethe Corsello

Nicole Elysabethe Corsello

Apr 29, 2015

Nicole Elysabethe Corsello went to rest in the arms of the Lord on Wednesday, April 29th. Nicole was born November 26, 1996, and is the beloved daughter of James (Jeff) and Terry Corsello. She will be greatly missed by her brothers, Alexander Martin of Mantua, and Zachariah Kissel of Kent; and her sisters, Kim Kissel of Kent, and Rachel Corsello...

Richard  W. Hansford

Richard W. Hansford

Apr 29, 2015

Richard W. Hansford, 65, of Sarasota, FL, died Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. He was born January 3, 1950 in Ravenna to Robert E. and June L. (Enoch) Hansford. He joined the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and continued making a career of the Army. He is survived by son, Christopher Hansford of Friday Harbor, WA;...

Joanne  L. Thur

Joanne L. Thur

Apr 28, 2015

Joanne Louise Thur, 74, of Brimfield, died Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at her home. She was born June 23, 1940 in Akron, to Alex and Elizabeth Brunton. She is survived by her husband, John Thur, whom she married on June 11, 1960; sons, John Thur, Edward (Jodi) Thur, Douglas (Tracy) Thur; ten grandchildren; three great grandchildren; sisters, Betty Jean Smith...

John  Peter Donachie,

John Peter Donachie,

Apr 22, 2015

John Peter Donachie Jr., 69, of Kent, passed away peacefully after his battle with cancer on Wednesday, April 22, 2015. He was known by the names, John, TJ and Johnny. A loving man with a gentle soul, he is survived by his wife, Diane Marksz; his daughter and son in law, Donna and Michael McNeill; his grandchildren, Michael Jon and...

Margaret  Flogge Chiarucci

Margaret Flogge Chiarucci

Apr 18, 2015

Margaret (Flogge) Chiarucci, 93, loving mother and grandmother and former resident of Jessie Avenue, Kent, died Saturday, April 18th, 2015 at The Gables of Kent Ridge, surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 19th, 1921, in Munroe Falls to Joseph and Mary (Polite) Flogge. She and her husband Joseph were members of St Patrick Church in Kent for...

Kay Young Herring Mcfarland

Kay Young Herring Mcfarland

Apr 15, 2015

Kay Young Herring McFarland, born July 11, 1947 in Ravenna and residing most of her life in Kent, died quietly from complications of cancer treatment on April 15th surrounded by loved ones and family. Kay's parents, Dayton and Helen (Haines) Young and her older brother Bob, all having been life-long residents of Kent, had died several years earlier. After graduating...

Lawrence  M. Cunningham

Lawrence M. Cunningham

Apr 14, 2015

Lawrence M. Cunningham, 61, of Kent, died Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at Akron City Hospital. He was born April 22, 1953 in Detroit, MI to Richard Lawrence and Pauline Agnes (Fina) Cunningham. He was a veteran of the Army and was stationed in West Germany. Lawrence was a Computer Analyst for Marathon Petroleum in Findlay. He was a member of...

John A

John A

Apr 13, 2015

John A. Coe, 67, of Ravenna, Ohio, passed away Monday, April 13, 2015 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He was born November 10, 1947, in Marion, Ohio to the late Robert William and Florine (Cotner) Coe of Kent. A graduate of Kent State University majoring in accounting he remained an avid follower of Kent State sports. John and Diane shared a...

Evelyn  Tuuri Trimble

Evelyn Tuuri Trimble

Apr 11, 2015

Evelyn Jeanette Trimble, 86, of Kent, died Saturday, April 11, 2015, at the Gables of KentRidge. She was born December 4, 1928, in Kent, Ohio, to John and Lena Tuuri. She and her husband Gene were the former owners and operators of Kent Floral. Her dedication to work and family will be forever remembered. Evelyn was a member of the...

Troy  Allen Kirkland

Troy Allen Kirkland

Apr 10, 2015

Troy Allen Kirkland, 23 of Kent, OH. passed away Friday April 10, 2015 at home in Kent. He was born July15, 1991 in Akron, OH. to Robert and Sherri L. (Atkinson) Kirkland. He is survived by his parents and brother Christopher (Brooke) Kirkland of Las Vegas, grandmother Suzanne Kirkland, and grandfather Lloyd E. Atkinson. Private family services.

Donald  E. Strayer

Donald E. Strayer

Apr 9, 2015

Donald E. Strayer, 84, of Ravenna, died Thursday, April 9, 2015 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born November 21, 1930 in Kent, to Hubert G. and Celia (Kapella) Strayer. Donald attended Happy Day School and was one of their first students. He retired from Kent State University after working for over 20 years. A very faithful person...

R.  Patricia Ward

R. Patricia Ward

Apr 6, 2015

R. Patricia Ward, 90, of Homeworth, and formerly of Kent died Monday, April 6, 2015 at Country Lawn Nursing Home. She was born March 9, 1925 in Union Furnace, to James and Rita (Eberst) Callahan. Patricia was a cook at Davey Jr. High School. She was a volunteer at Alliance Community Hospital and worked with the Alliance Hospice. She is...

Heinrich E. "Henry" Kluenker

Heinrich E. "Henry" Kluenker

Apr 6, 2015

Heinrich E. 'Henry' Kluenker, 82, of Kent, passed away peacefully Monday, April 6, 2015, at Akron City Hospital's Palliative Care Unit. He was born January 19, 1933 in Hannover, Germany, to Heinrich and Alma Kluenker. Heinrich immigrated to the United States in 1963, two years prior to his longtime love and wife Karin of 49 years. They resided in Kent,...

Rita  C. Moeller

Rita C. Moeller

Mar 30, 2015

Rita C. Moeller, 96, of Brimfield, died peacefully at home March 30, 2015 surrounded by the love of her family. She was born November 18, 1918 in Brimfield to John and Katharina (Leo) Brooker. She grew up on a celery farm, working hard and living modestly. She will be greatly missed by all of her children. We had the utmost...

Perry  B. Galizio

Perry B. Galizio

Mar 27, 2015

Perry B. Galizio, 88, formerly of Brimfield, died Sunday, March 29, 2015 at Altercare of Hartville. He was born March 1, 1927 in Akron to Ben and Fonda (Zito) Galizio. Perry worked as a meat cutter for Brown Derby then after retiring, he packed groceries at ACME #7 in Kent. He will be remembered for his ability to live life,...

Joseph  Daniel Jarrell

Joseph Daniel Jarrell

Mar 27, 2015

Joseph Daniel Jarrell, 40, of Randolph, died Friday, March 27, 2015 at his home. He was born November 9, 1974 in Cleveland to George Harvey Jarrell and Linda Susan (Foster) Zisk. Danny was a loving father and friend to all who knew him. He had the biggest heart and everyone was family. He is survived by mother, Linda; sister, Deanna...

Evelyn Ruston

Evelyn Ruston

Mar 27, 2015

Evelyn Elizabeth Ruston, 96, formerly of Akron, died Friday, March 27, 2015 at Stow Glen Retirement Center. She was born August 27, 1918 in Hopewell. In her Junior and Senior years of High School (1937-38), she was invited to study music at the Interlochen Music Camp under Cecil Leeson. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church and Evangelical...

Annette  Louise Crock

Annette Louise Crock

Mar 26, 2015

Annette Louise Crock died peacefully on Thursday, March 26 with family at her side. Annette was the daughter of Gilbert and Jeanette Crock. Annette attended the Peace Day Program, Portage Industries, and Happy Day School. She is survived by her mother and siblings, Donald (Lille) of Kent, Ronald (Pam) of Stow, Kathryn Mims (Amos) of Rootstown, Mark (Marjorie) of Streetsboro,...

Karen  Louise Geist

Karen Louise Geist

Mar 26, 2015

Karen L. Geist, 68, of Kent, died Thursday, March 26, 2015 at her home. She was born May 21, 1946 in Akron to Alex Joseph and Ann V. (Slama) Pudloski. Karen graduated from KSU with a degree in Computer Science. Karen retired in 2005 from Windstream (Alltel). She is survived by son, Michael (Beth) Geist of Streetsboro; grandsons, Alexander, Anthony,...

George  A. Seavers

George A. Seavers

Apr 30, 2015

George A. Seavers, 90, formerly of Brimfield, died Thursday, April 30, 2015 at Kent Healthcare Center. He was born March 17, 1925 in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, to Albert and Christiana (Chester) Seavers. He attended Hanson and Lapage High Schools. He worked in the grocery trade and later in the carpentry and undertaking trade as an apprentice. He served in...

Nicole  Elysabethe Corsello

Nicole Elysabethe Corsello

Apr 29, 2015

Nicole Elysabethe Corsello went to rest in the arms of the Lord on Wednesday, April 29th. Nicole was born November 26, 1996, and is the beloved daughter of James (Jeff) and Terry Corsello. She will be greatly missed by her brothers, Alexander Martin of Mantua, and Zachariah Kissel of Kent; and her sisters, Kim Kissel of Kent, and Rachel Corsello...

Richard  W. Hansford

Richard W. Hansford

Apr 29, 2015

Richard W. Hansford, 65, of Sarasota, FL, died Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. He was born January 3, 1950 in Ravenna to Robert E. and June L. (Enoch) Hansford. He joined the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and continued making a career of the Army. He is survived by son, Christopher Hansford of Friday Harbor, WA;...

Joanne  L. Thur

Joanne L. Thur

Apr 28, 2015

Joanne Louise Thur, 74, of Brimfield, died Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at her home. She was born June 23, 1940 in Akron, to Alex and Elizabeth Brunton. She is survived by her husband, John Thur, whom she married on June 11, 1960; sons, John Thur, Edward (Jodi) Thur, Douglas (Tracy) Thur; ten grandchildren; three great grandchildren; sisters, Betty Jean Smith...

John  Peter Donachie,

John Peter Donachie,

Apr 22, 2015

John Peter Donachie Jr., 69, of Kent, passed away peacefully after his battle with cancer on Wednesday, April 22, 2015. He was known by the names, John, TJ and Johnny. A loving man with a gentle soul, he is survived by his wife, Diane Marksz; his daughter and son in law, Donna and Michael McNeill; his grandchildren, Michael Jon and...

Margaret  Flogge Chiarucci

Margaret Flogge Chiarucci

Apr 18, 2015

Margaret (Flogge) Chiarucci, 93, loving mother and grandmother and former resident of Jessie Avenue, Kent, died Saturday, April 18th, 2015 at The Gables of Kent Ridge, surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 19th, 1921, in Munroe Falls to Joseph and Mary (Polite) Flogge. She and her husband Joseph were members of St Patrick Church in Kent for...

Kay Young Herring Mcfarland

Kay Young Herring Mcfarland

Apr 15, 2015

Kay Young Herring McFarland, born July 11, 1947 in Ravenna and residing most of her life in Kent, died quietly from complications of cancer treatment on April 15th surrounded by loved ones and family. Kay's parents, Dayton and Helen (Haines) Young and her older brother Bob, all having been life-long residents of Kent, had died several years earlier. After graduating...

Lawrence  M. Cunningham

Lawrence M. Cunningham

Apr 14, 2015

Lawrence M. Cunningham, 61, of Kent, died Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at Akron City Hospital. He was born April 22, 1953 in Detroit, MI to Richard Lawrence and Pauline Agnes (Fina) Cunningham. He was a veteran of the Army and was stationed in West Germany. Lawrence was a Computer Analyst for Marathon Petroleum in Findlay. He was a member of...

John A

John A

Apr 13, 2015

John A. Coe, 67, of Ravenna, Ohio, passed away Monday, April 13, 2015 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He was born November 10, 1947, in Marion, Ohio to the late Robert William and Florine (Cotner) Coe of Kent. A graduate of Kent State University majoring in accounting he remained an avid follower of Kent State sports. John and Diane shared a...

Evelyn  Tuuri Trimble

Evelyn Tuuri Trimble

Apr 11, 2015

Evelyn Jeanette Trimble, 86, of Kent, died Saturday, April 11, 2015, at the Gables of KentRidge. She was born December 4, 1928, in Kent, Ohio, to John and Lena Tuuri. She and her husband Gene were the former owners and operators of Kent Floral. Her dedication to work and family will be forever remembered. Evelyn was a member of the...

Troy  Allen Kirkland

Troy Allen Kirkland

Apr 10, 2015

Troy Allen Kirkland, 23 of Kent, OH. passed away Friday April 10, 2015 at home in Kent. He was born July15, 1991 in Akron, OH. to Robert and Sherri L. (Atkinson) Kirkland. He is survived by his parents and brother Christopher (Brooke) Kirkland of Las Vegas, grandmother Suzanne Kirkland, and grandfather Lloyd E. Atkinson. Private family services.

Donald  E. Strayer

Donald E. Strayer

Apr 9, 2015

Donald E. Strayer, 84, of Ravenna, died Thursday, April 9, 2015 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born November 21, 1930 in Kent, to Hubert G. and Celia (Kapella) Strayer. Donald attended Happy Day School and was one of their first students. He retired from Kent State University after working for over 20 years. A very faithful person...

R.  Patricia Ward

R. Patricia Ward

Apr 6, 2015

R. Patricia Ward, 90, of Homeworth, and formerly of Kent died Monday, April 6, 2015 at Country Lawn Nursing Home. She was born March 9, 1925 in Union Furnace, to James and Rita (Eberst) Callahan. Patricia was a cook at Davey Jr. High School. She was a volunteer at Alliance Community Hospital and worked with the Alliance Hospice. She is...

Heinrich E. "Henry" Kluenker

Heinrich E. "Henry" Kluenker

Apr 6, 2015

Heinrich E. 'Henry' Kluenker, 82, of Kent, passed away peacefully Monday, April 6, 2015, at Akron City Hospital's Palliative Care Unit. He was born January 19, 1933 in Hannover, Germany, to Heinrich and Alma Kluenker. Heinrich immigrated to the United States in 1963, two years prior to his longtime love and wife Karin of 49 years. They resided in Kent,...

Rita  C. Moeller

Rita C. Moeller

Mar 30, 2015

Rita C. Moeller, 96, of Brimfield, died peacefully at home March 30, 2015 surrounded by the love of her family. She was born November 18, 1918 in Brimfield to John and Katharina (Leo) Brooker. She grew up on a celery farm, working hard and living modestly. She will be greatly missed by all of her children. We had the utmost...

Perry  B. Galizio

Perry B. Galizio

Mar 27, 2015

Perry B. Galizio, 88, formerly of Brimfield, died Sunday, March 29, 2015 at Altercare of Hartville. He was born March 1, 1927 in Akron to Ben and Fonda (Zito) Galizio. Perry worked as a meat cutter for Brown Derby then after retiring, he packed groceries at ACME #7 in Kent. He will be remembered for his ability to live life,...

Joseph  Daniel Jarrell

Joseph Daniel Jarrell

Mar 27, 2015

Joseph Daniel Jarrell, 40, of Randolph, died Friday, March 27, 2015 at his home. He was born November 9, 1974 in Cleveland to George Harvey Jarrell and Linda Susan (Foster) Zisk. Danny was a loving father and friend to all who knew him. He had the biggest heart and everyone was family. He is survived by mother, Linda; sister, Deanna...

Evelyn Ruston

Evelyn Ruston

Mar 27, 2015

Evelyn Elizabeth Ruston, 96, formerly of Akron, died Friday, March 27, 2015 at Stow Glen Retirement Center. She was born August 27, 1918 in Hopewell. In her Junior and Senior years of High School (1937-38), she was invited to study music at the Interlochen Music Camp under Cecil Leeson. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church and Evangelical...

Annette  Louise Crock

Annette Louise Crock

Mar 26, 2015

Annette Louise Crock died peacefully on Thursday, March 26 with family at her side. Annette was the daughter of Gilbert and Jeanette Crock. Annette attended the Peace Day Program, Portage Industries, and Happy Day School. She is survived by her mother and siblings, Donald (Lille) of Kent, Ronald (Pam) of Stow, Kathryn Mims (Amos) of Rootstown, Mark (Marjorie) of Streetsboro,...

Karen  Louise Geist

Karen Louise Geist

Mar 26, 2015

Karen L. Geist, 68, of Kent, died Thursday, March 26, 2015 at her home. She was born May 21, 1946 in Akron to Alex Joseph and Ann V. (Slama) Pudloski. Karen graduated from KSU with a degree in Computer Science. Karen retired in 2005 from Windstream (Alltel). She is survived by son, Michael (Beth) Geist of Streetsboro; grandsons, Alexander, Anthony,...

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