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05/10/2026

05/09/2026

Patrick Dennis Slaven

Patrick Dennis Slaven, age 84, of Brimfield, OH, passed away on April 27, 2026. He had always said he wanted his obituary to read, simply: “Husband. Father. Teacher.” And he was the epitome of all three. He was the happiest when he was around his family. He also loved traveling and showing his family the world, emphasizing the importance of seeing life from different perspectives. He firmly believed in the importance of education, and its ability to uplift and empower....

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05/08/2026

Amelia Daunis

Amelia Ann Daunis, affectionately known to her family and friends as “Mimi,” passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, in Ravenna, Ohio. She was born on September 27, 1942, in Wichita Falls, Texas, and later made her home in Boardman, Ohio, where she built a life centered around love, family, and service to others. After graduating high school, Amelia proudly enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, demonstrating the strength, courage, and determination that would define her throughout her life....

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05/07/2026

Rachel Eleanor Leach

Rachel Eleanor Leach, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. She was born in Akron, OH. on February 20, 1980 and earned her bachelor’s degree in graphic design from Kent State University. She was an amazing artist and a wonderful person who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She leaves her loving husband, David, whom she married on August 17, 2001; her son Jaiden; parents, Michael and Diane; and many other relatives and dear friends...

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05/06/2026

Larry Lee Miller

Larry Lee Miller, 84, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Heather Knoll Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born in Kent on June 1, 1941 and was a graduate of Kent State High School. Larry proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1959-1963. He was the owner/operator of Larry Miller & Sons Landscapeing and was very well respected in the community for his work. He will always be remembered as a beloved father, hardworking man and loyal...

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05/05/2026

Jonathan Childers

Jonathan Childers, 68, of Akron, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at UH Portage Medical Center. He was born in Ravenna on February 3, 1958 to the late Earl and Anita Childers. Jonathan was employed at Kent State University where he was a fire and safety inspector. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, golf, bocce and traveling and was a member of the Kent Elks Lodge #1377 and Ravenna Eagles. Jonathan was an avid Ohio State Football fan and loved spending...

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05/05/2026

Dorothy Marie Johnson

Dorothy Marie Johnson, age 99, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Born on March 28, 1927 in Evansville, Indiana to Walter and Ida Berger (Block), Dorothy graduated from Central High School in 1945 and studied piano at Evansville College. She worked as executive secretary at Southern Indiana Gas and Electric for 10 years and left there when she had children. She later served on the Board of Directors for the Evansville Protestant Home for 37 years and was an...

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04/30/2026

Gene "Barry" Blankenship

KENT - Gene “Barry” Blankenship, 82, died peacefully on April 25, 2026, after 6 years of declining health. Through it all, he remained courageous and remarkably upbeat, even trying to reassure his family with his last words, “I’m fine so far!” Barry was born on March 20th, 1944, to the late Claude and Mae (Martin) Blankenship in Buckhannon, WV. He graduated from WV Wesleyan College where he met his future wife, LeeAnn (Bennett). They recently celebrated 59 years of marriage....

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04/29/2026

James Doney

James "Jim" R. Doney, age 68, long time resident of Kent, OH, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026 at Western Reserve Hospital. Jim was born July 14, 1957 in Akron, OH to Roy and Shirley (Bickler) Doney. Jim loved the outdoors. He could be seen going for walks around the neighborhood and would say "Hi" to everyone he saw. He loved to sit in his sunroom, watch the birds, and feed the deer and squirrels in his yard. His...

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04/28/2026

Frederick J. George

Frederick Johnston George, Jr., a deeply loved dad, grandpa, brother, friend and coach, passed away on April 20, 2026, at age 84. Born on November 7, 1941 to Frederick and Velma George in Cleveland, Ohio, Fred graduated from Cathedral Latin High School in 1959 and John Carroll University in 1964, where he played basketball. He received his Master’s in Administration from Cleveland State University in 1973. Fred taught and coached at West Tech High School in Cleveland, Ohio, where he...

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04/27/2026

Sally Ann Schumann

Sally A. Schumann, 83, of Kent, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at KentRidge Senior Living following complications of Alzheimer’s disease. Born in Steubenville on October 25, 1942, she was a proud 1960 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School and a longtime resident of the Kent community. Sally enjoyed a life filled with family, travel, and music. She loved to dance, to cook, and to bring people together—especially during the holidays. Her Thanksgiving and Christmas meals were...

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