Funeral Homes in Kent, OH

Facts about the city

• Kent has been featured in films like: In the Beginning Was the End: The Truth About De-Evolution (1976).
• Some of the notable people born here have been: Joshua Seth (comedian and magician), Deral Boykin (american football player), Chad Zumock (comedian and radio personality), Bob Casale (musician and guitarist), and Jessica Lea Mayfield (singer-songwriter and singer).

Kent is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the largest city in Portage County. It is located along the Cuyahoga River in Northeast Ohio on the western edge of the county. The population was 28,904 in the 2010 Census and 29,639 in the 2014 estimate. The city is counted as part of the Akron Metropolitan Statistical Area and the larger Cleveland–Akron–Canton Combined Statistical Area.Part of the Connecticut Western Reserve, Kent was settled in 1805 and was known for many years as Franklin Mills. Settlers were attracted to the area due to its location along the Cuyahoga River as a place for water-powered mills. Later development came in the 1830s and 1840s as a result of the village's position along the route of the Pennsylvania and Ohio Canal. Leading up to the American Civil War, Franklin Mills was noted for its activity in the Underground Railroad. With the decline of the canal and the emergence of the railroad, the village became the home of the Atlantic and Great Western Railroad maintenance shops through the influence of Marvin Kent. In 1864 the village was renamed Kent in honor of and in gratitude for Marvin Kent's efforts. Today Kent is a college town best known as the home of the main campus of Kent State University, founded in 1910, and as the site of the 1970 Kent State shootings.Historically a manufacturing center, education is the city's largest economic sector with Kent State University the city's, and one of the region's, largest employers. The Kent City School District and the Kent Free Library provide additional education opportunities and resources. Many of Kent's demographic elements are influenced by the presence of the university, particularly the median age, median income, and those living below the poverty level. The city is governed by a council-manager system with a city manager, a nine-member city council, and a mayor. Kent has nearly 20 parks and preserves and hosts a number of annual festivals including ones related to Earth Day, folk music, and the U.S. Independence Day. In addition to the Kent State athletic teams, the city also hosts a number of amateur and local sporting events at various times during the year. Kent is part of the Cleveland-Akron media market and is the city of license for three local radio stations and three television stations and includes the regional affiliates for National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). Although most residents commute to work in private vehicles, alternate transportation includes a public bus service and hike-and-bike trails. As the home of the Davey Tree Expert Company, Kent is known as "The Tree City" while residents are referred to as "Kentites". The city has produced a number of notable individuals, particularly in politics, athletics, and the entertainment industry.

Kent Obituaries

It was revealed by New Haven Register on April 6th, 2021 that Eleanor Avitabile (Carboni) perished in East Haven, Connecticut.  Ms. Avitabile was 98 years old and was born in Kent, OH.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Eleanor's life.

It was noted by New Haven Register on September 2nd, 2020 that Marshall J Sr Carboni passed on in Branford, Connecticut.  Carboni was 95 years old and was born in Kent, OH.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Marshall J Sr's life.

It was reported by The Advocate on August 13th, 2020 that Margaret A "Peggy" Thropp (Lusk) died in Kent, Ohio.  Ms. Thropp was 82 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Margaret A "Peggy"'s life.

It was revealed by Sarasota Herald-Tribune on August 7th, 2020 that Rose Marie Green died in Sarasota, Florida.  Green was 88 years old and was born in Kent, OH.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Rose Marie's life.

It was noted by Chicago Tribune on July 14th, 2020 that Al Gareri passed on in Illinois.  Gareri was 100 years old and was born in Kent, OH.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Al's life.

It was written by The Daily Herald on June 14th, 2020 that Erich H Lubkeman perished in Kenosha, Wisconsin.  Lubkeman was 91 years old and was born in Kent, OH.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Erich H's life.

It was revealed on November 12th, 2019 that Phyllis Nadine Wayne (Pursley) died in Bradenton, Florida.  Ms. Wayne was 79 years old and was born in Kent, OH.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Phyllis Nadine's life.

It was reported on July 20th, 2019 that Caroline Charlotte Cook (Markley) passed on in Kent, Ohio.  Ms. Cook was 94 years old and was born in Minneapolis, MN.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Caroline Charlotte's life.

It was disclosed on March 24th, 2019 that Wanda J "Janie" Newton (Myers) passed away in Sebring, Florida.  Ms. Newton was 80 years old and was born in Kent, OH.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Wanda J "Janie"'s life.

It was written by Ann Arbor News on September 2nd, 2018 that Cruse Watson Moss passed away in Ann Arbor, Michigan.  Moss was 92 years old and was born in Kent, OH.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Cruse Watson's life.

History

By the time the Pennsylvania and Ohio Canal opened in 1840 and the construction of what is today downtown Kent was completed, the rivalry had effectively ended as did the distinction between the two villages. Olmstead had hoped to have Franklin Township become the county seat of the new county and had land set aside in what is now northern Kent for the county government buildings. After leaping the river, he hid in a nearby lake which was later named for him, Brady Lake, Ohio Lake. The village would develop first due to the potential for gristmills along the Cuyahoga River and later as a stop on the Pennsylvania and Ohio Canal in the 1830s and 1840s. That same year, Portage County, Ohio County was formed and Franklin Township was made part of the new county.

The official website for the city of Kent is http://kentohio.org.