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11/06/2025

Dr. Warner D. Mendenhall Jr.

Dr. Warner D. Mendenhall, Jr, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at Kent Ridge Senior Living. He was born in Savannah, GA in the depression, on February 13, 1934. He grew up in Orlando, FL. President Roosevelt’s fireside chats were an early and important influence, as well as his lifetime inspiration, Gahandi. A graduate of Orlando Senior High School, Warner’s interests were the National Forensic League and Thespians, receiving the State of Florida Extemporaneous Speaking Championship. Warner chose Davidson College...

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11/04/2025

Joanne C. Davenport

Joanne C. Davenport, 88, of Streetsboro, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025 at Tamarack Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Streetsboro on May 11, 1937 to the late Merle E. and Martha L. Wilcox and was a graduate of Aurora High School. Joanne enjoyed solving crossword puzzles and loved spending time with her family. She was a dog lover and volunteered extensively with Love on a Leash/Wags for Wellness at University Hospitals. She will be deeply...

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11/04/2025

Sandra A. O'Neil

Sandra A. O’Neil, 81, of Tallmadge, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025. She was born in Franklin, PA on October 29, 1944 to the late Stanley and Bernice Paciorkiewicz and was a graduate of Our Lady of the Elms School.Sandra was employed at Sears and was one of the community’s favorite faces at O’Neil’s Drive Thru for over 25 years. She was a member of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church and was a very kind and giving person....

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11/03/2025

Larry L. Miller

Larry L. Miller passed away October 28, 2025 at the age of 85. Born on the Goodell farm in Mantua, Larry moved with his family to Rootstown while still a pre-schooler and resided there some 35 years. In 1957, he graduated from Rootstown High School, where he lettered in football, basketball, track, and wrestling. He went on to play baseball and basketball for town, recreational, company, masters, and industrial league teams. Larry attended Kent State University and Santa Barbara City...

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10/30/2025

Thomas J. Kline

Thomas James Kline, age 75, of Wadsworth, OH, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025.Tom was born December 8, 1949 in Portsmouth, OH to the late Ralph and Rita (O'Donnell) Kline.Tom attended Walsh Jesuit High School. After graduation, Tom attended Bohecker’s Business College where he was president of his class. He became an accountant and worked for several companies, including Davey Tree, Endicott Johnson Shoe Company, Holiday Inn, and Hilton Inn. He was always good in math and working with...

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10/29/2025

Dana R. Wunderlich

Dana R. Wunderlich, 74, of Kent, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025 at Heritage of Hudson. He was born in Akron on January 4, 1951 to the late Clarence R. and Barbara Wunderlich. Dana was a car enthusiast and was employed as parts manager with Thompson Pontiac for many years. He was a member of the Chapel in Akron, was a referee at high school football games and had a great sense of humor. Dana enjoyed having a good...

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10/28/2025

John A. Wise

John A. Wise, 75, of Kent, passed into the presence of God on Saturday, October 25, 2025. He was born in Cuyahoga Falls on January 4, 1950 to the late William and Margaret Wise and had a strong Christian faith and generous nature.He was a Jack-of-all-Trades, with a remarkably broad and thorough understanding of mechanics. He could troubleshoot almost anything. John was a heavy equipment operator and a True Kent Legend. He brought an energy to every room he entered...

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10/23/2025

Linda Tyger

Linda Tyger, 78, of Stow, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 23, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born in Indiana, Pennsylvania, Linda moved to Ohio in 1969 and made Stow her beloved home beginning in 1971.She worked at Parker Hannifin beginning in 1984 and retired in 2009 after 25 years of dedicated service, known and respected by her coworkers as a loyal and hardworking third-shift employee.Linda was preceded in death by her parents and her brother. She is survived...

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10/22/2025

Alice A. Hurd

Alice A. (Hausch) Hurd, 87—but already 88 in our hearts—passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on October 18, 2025.Born October 24, 1937, in Akron to Harry and Josephine (Goodall) Hausch, Alice grew up in Goodyear Heights with her brother, attending Seiberling Elementary and graduating from East High School in 1955. She went on to Kent State University, where she joined Alpha Xi Delta and earned a BA in Education in 1959. She met Jack Hurd, who had recently returned from...

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10/20/2025

10/18/2025

Patricia J. Mortiz

Patricia "Pat" Jean DiSabato Moritz passed the test and earned her degree in life on October 16th, 2025 to go on to her eternal rest.Pat was preceded in death by her husband, Jerome V. Moritz; parents, John and Elizabeth DiSabato; grandson, Ero Michael Moritz; brother, John S. DiSabato. Surviving are sons, Mark (Amy) Moritz, Michael Moritz; granddaughter, Olivia Moritz and many nieces and nephews.Pat was born on March 11, 1937 in Akron and lived on North Hill for most of...

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