In Memory of Our Beloved Friends!

Shirley A. (Hart) Taylor March 20, 1924 - April 12, 2015 Was secretary of her Ravenna High School Class of 1941 Later organized several class reunions

Shirley A. (Hart) Taylor March 20, 1924 - April 12, 2015 (continued) Attended Kent State University After marrying Richard Taylor, raised a family Returned to Kent to earn dual certification and a Master’s degree in Education in Reading She taught at numerous schools in Ravenna: Tappan West Park West Main Ravenna High School

Shirley A. (Hart) Taylor March 20, 1924 - April 12, 2015 (continued) “Best... teacher... Ever! She always put her students first, which is why she was so beloved. I will miss you, Mrs. Taylor.” Bob Ulrich Was a member of the First Congregational Church of Ravenna, UCC, Junior Tuesday, & Beta Sorosis

Patricia Balazs July 2, 1935 to May 16, 2015 Born in Ravenna Graduated with honors from KSU Married John Balazs in 1956 and raised a family

Patricia Balazs July 2, 1935 to May 16, 2015 (Continued) Taught kindergarten for 30 years, retiring in 1996!

Patricia Balazs July 2, 1935 to May 16, 2015 In retirement enjoyed many things: Sang in Kent Choral Society Designed museum quality miniature doll houses and had a website Joined a garden club Traveled with her husband balazscreative.com/minipat

Merrielou Ritz-Johnston February 22, 1928 – June 2, 2015 Was born in Kent, Ohio, but after 1970, spent her life in Streetsboro Taught Kindergarten for 16 years in Streetsboro City Schools! Made turkeys in her kindergarten classes for years!

Merrielu Ritz-Johnston February 22, 1928 – June 2, 2015 In 1975 was included the Outstanding Elementary Teachers of America book! Was an accomplished artist in her retirement Had water-color or oil paintings displayed in the following buildings: Campus Elementary Sue Nelson Studio in Kent Star Bank in Hudson Pierce Library

Marrielou Ritz-Johnston February 22, 1928 – June 2, 2015 (Continued) Merrielou’s life touched many organizations:

Marilyn Alger November 24, 1931 – October 10, 2015 Was a lifetime resident of Mantua Township Graduated from Hiram College Helped with her husband’s farm

Marilyn Alger November 24, 1931 – October 10, 2015 (Continued) Taught 42 years at Crestwood, teaching mostly 5th grade and then technology! Loved to travel with her husband: Alaska Nova Scotia Mexico Florida

Marilyn Alger November 24, 1931 – October 10, 2015 (Continued) Was an accomplished artist: Water colors Oils Pencil drawings Was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma OEA Mantua Grange Mantua Farm Bureau Mantua Restoration Society Mantua Christian Church *Elder

Chloe Small March 2, 1927 - July 3, 2009 Was a lifetime resident of Windham Graduated from Case Western Reserve Taught kindergarten for 30 years at Katherine Thomas Elementary School!

Chloe Small March 2, 1927 - July 3, 2009 (Continued) Loved Spending time with family & friends Discussing politics Shopping Going out to eat Going to the beach

Chloe Small March 2, 1927 - July 3, 2009 (Continued) Loved Dalmatians, especially George!

Dr. H. David Mohan November 9, 1940 – November 22, 2015 Held four college degrees: B.S. in Industrial Arts from California State M.S. in Industrial Arts from University of Maryland M.A in Gerontology from Kent State University Doctor of Philosophy from Ohio State University

Dr. H. David Mohan November 9, 1940 – November 22, 2015 (Continued) Accomplishments: Director of School of Technology at KSU Dean & Chief Administrative Officer at Geauga Campus and Twinsburg Campus Tripled enrollment Established a fund balance of millions of dollars Upgraded facilities and technology

Dr. H. David Mohan November 9, 1940 – November 22, 2015 (Continued) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Married his wife Connie in 1955 and had 2 daughters Later in life became Grandpa “Choo” Was President of the Board of Portage Area Senior Citizens Our Senior Center offers social and recreational activities to all Portage County senior citizens. Activities include bingo, cards games, chair volleyball, bus trips, bake sales, holiday parties...

Robert Stanton May 21, 1919 – Dec 12, 2015 Arch supporter of the Rough Riders

Robert Stanton May 21, 1919 – Dec 12, 2015 (continued) Born on the family farm in North Kingsville Attended Houghton College to become a teacher In the Burma India Theater was a Communication Officer during World War II

Robert Stanton May 21, 1919 – Dec 12, 2015 (continued) With degrees from Western Reserve and Harvard, he served the following positions: Principal of Willoughby High School Superintendent of Kent Roosevelt Business Manager of Northeastern Ohio College of Medicine Superintendent of Plainwell City Schools, Michigan Was deeply honored to have Stanton Middle School named after him!

Thank you for leading new generations along the path toward curiosity and knowledge! CEE