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HUGH S. HILL Active in Boy Scouts for more than 40 years

February 1, 2012

Hugh S. Hill Active in Boy Scouts for more than 40 years Hugh S. Hill, 71, of Hudson, died Jan. 7, 2012, after a long illness. He is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Janice; sons, James (Jodi) of Strasburg, Peter (Charlotte) of Aiken, S.C., and... Read Story.

MARILYN J. DETTLING Co-founder of Elaston Co.

January 29, 2012

Marilyn J. Dettling Co-founder of Elaston Co. Marilyn Jane Dettling (nee Balaun), 81, died Jan. 18, 2012, after a short illness. Mrs. Dettling graduated from Our Lady of the Elms High School, attended Flora Stone Mather and St. Thomas Nursing School,... Read Story.

NORMA LOU URAY Fashion illustrator

January 22, 2012

Norma Lou Uray Fashion illustrator Norma Lou (nee Wagner) Uray, 85, died suddenly Jan. 16, 2012, at her residence in Hudson. She was born Aug. 7, 1926, in Struthers, Ohio, the daughter of Norman Paul and Louise Caroline Frank Wagner. Mrs. Uray grew up... Read Story.

RICHARD RAY GARY Passion for golf Richard Ray

January 22, 2012

Richard ray gary Passion for golf Richard Ray Gary, 64, died Jan. 14, 2012. He was born Oct. 20, 1947, in Evanston, Ill., to the late Lester H. Gary and Wilma M. (Ray) Gary. Mr. Gary was raised in Gates Mills, the fifth generation of his family to do... Read Story.

ROBERT J. TAYLOR World War II veteran

January 18, 2012

Robert J. Taylor World War II veteran Robert J. Taylor, 85, died Jan. 8, 2012. He was born on Feb. 6, 1926, in Mogadore and lived in Hudson for most of his life. Mr. Taylor served in the Army in World War II and in the Air Force during the Korean War.... Read Story.

EDWIN GEORGE BOONE Served as a pilot in World War II

January 15, 2012

Edwin George Boone Served as a pilot in World War II Edwin George Boone, 89, died Dec. 28, 2011, at the VNS Hospice Care Center in Akron after a two-year battle with cancer. He was born in Akron on Feb. 27, 1922, to Thomas and Eunice Boone. A graduate... Read Story.

LORENE B. CLUGH Retired school teacher

January 15, 2012

Lorene B. Clugh Retired school teacher Lorene B. Clugh, 81, of Stow, died Jan. 2, 2012. Born in Toledo on June 24, 1930, she was an area resident since 1952 and received her bachelor's degree in elementary education from Ohio State University in 1952... Read Story.

JAMES L. SULLIVAN U.S. Navy veteran

January 15, 2012

James L. Sullivan U.S. Navy veteran James L. Sullivan, 86, of Aurora, formerly of Hudson, died at home surrounded by his loving family on Jan. 9, 2012. Mr. Sullivan served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II and enjoyed a successful career... Read Story.

R. BRADFORD BURNHAM Hudson Montessori School founder

January 8, 2012

R. bradford burnham Hudson Montessori School founder Rufus Bradford Burnham Jr. , 90, of Vero Beach, Fla., and Fishers Island, N.Y., formerly of Hudson, died peacefully Dec. 21, 2011, at Indian River Medical Center in Vero Beach. Born in his family's... Read Story.

KAY FRESHLEY WISSLER Artist and silversmith

January 8, 2012

Kay Freshley Wissler Artist and silversmith Kay Freshley Wissler, of Hudson, died Dec. 3, 2011. She was a talented and well-known artist and silversmith. She painted, sculpted and exhibited her jewelry in many juried art shows. She was born and raised... Read Story.

MARCEY LYNN KRUM Loved family, music

January 8, 2012

Marcey Lynn Krum Loved family, music Marcey Lynn Krum, 86, died Nov. 10, 2011, in Crown Center at Laurel Lake Retirement Community having suffered from Alzheimer's disease for many years with recent complications from pneumonia. She was married to... Read Story.

ROBERT W. LARSON Member of University of Akron Hall of Fame

January 8, 2012

Robert W. Larson Member of University of Akron Hall of Fame Robert "Bob" W. Larson, 92, of Akron, formerly of Hudson, died peacefully Jan. 1, 2012, at home. He was born in Akron in 1919, the eighth of 10 children of Bertha and Nels Larson. Mr. Larson... Read Story.

Kent center offers grief support groups

January 8, 2012

Kent center offers grief support groups Kelly's Grief Center is a non-profit organization founded in 2009 to provide support and counseling by licensed counselors for adults, teens, and children grieving the loss of a loved one. The center serves... Read Story.

DR. ROGER F. KELLER, JR. World War II veteran, professor

January 8, 2012

Dr. Roger F. Keller, Jr. World War II veteran, professor Dr. Roger F. Keller Jr., 89, born in Manchester, N.H., died Dec. 28, 2011, in Akron. Dr. Keller enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1942, was in the ROTC three years at University of New Hampshire, and... Read Story.

MARY ANN WINDERS Moved to Hudson in 1966

December 28, 2011

Mary Ann Winders Moved to Hudson in 1966 Mary Ann Winders (nee Kurtz) of Hudson died Dec. 15, 2011. Mrs. Winders graduated from the University of Iowa with a bachelor's degree in home economics and education. After graduation, she married Ray Winders... Read Story.

FRANCES HELEN GROB Hale Farm & Village employee; artist

December 28, 2011

Frances Helen Grob Hale Farm & Village employee; artist Frances Helen Grob, 86, of Hudson died Dec. 19, 2011. Mrs. Grob was born Sept. 10, 1925, in Cleveland and lived in Hudson for many years. Mrs. Grob worked at the Hale Farm & Village (Western... Read Story.

ELIZABETH JANE "BETTY" WILLIAMS Enjoyed volunteering with First Congregational Church

December 21, 2011

Elizabeth Jane "Betty" Williams Enjoyed volunteering with First Congregational Church Elizabeth Jane "Betty" Williams, 89, died on Dec. 13, 2011. Ms. Williams was born in Newark to Clarence George and Roxie Dearth Bozman on Nov. 29, 1922. She was a... Read Story.

JANET C. CAMPBELL Active at First Congregational Church

December 21, 2011

Janet C. Campbell Active at First Congregational Church Janet Collins Campbell, 89, formerly of Hudson, died Dec. 17 in Connecticut. Born in Akron, she graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. After... Read Story.

ROBERT BRUCE WARN III Lifelong Hudson resident

December 18, 2011

Robert Bruce Warn III Lifelong Hudson resident Robert Bruce Warn, III, 59, a lifelong resident of Hudson, died Dec. 9, 2011, in Akron. Mr. Warn was born and raised in Hudson. When he was a toddler, his parents, Bob and Priscilla Warn, lived in an... Read Story.

JAMES DELCOS Distinguished volunteer

December 18, 2011

James Delcos Distinguished volunteer James Delcos, 85, formerly of Hudson, died Dec. 12, 2011, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He loved his family, and relatives and friends described him as a "good and giving man." Mr. Delcos was preceded... Read Story.

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