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In Memory
In Memory:
Lucy Warner taught first grade for many years at Carlin Elementary School in Ravenna. She was a loving, kind, and caring educator as well as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Ravenna, PCRTA, ORTA, Thursday Literary Club, and the Salem Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. We extend our sincere sympathy to Lucy’s husband, Harvey, a retired principal from the Ravenna City Schools, and to their sons and families. She died February 19, 2014.
Kenneth Earl Cardinal, former Superintendent for the Kent City Schools, died two days after his 86th birthday on Saturday, March 8, 2014. Ken had a long career in the field of education in which he received many awards related to his outstanding accomplishments and leadership. He was inducted into the Kent City School’s Hall of Fame for his contribution to the school, and his major contribution through personnel selection practices. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, a member of the American Legion, Kent Rotary, American Association of School Administrators, and other educational-related organizations, as well as a life member in PCRTA, and ORTA. He was also a member of St. Patrick’s Church in Kent. We extend our deepest sympathy to his wife, Joanne (Hall), and all of their family. Ken was buried at Standing Rock Cemetery in Kent, Ohio.
LONG TIME PORTAGE COUNTY EDUCATOR & PCRTA MEMBER WILL BE MISSED
Born in Rootstown, Ohio on October 18, 1913, he was a long time resident of Garrettsville, Ohio, since 1946 before moving to Clearwater, Florida in 2009. He enjoyed calling Garrettsville, Ohio and Portage County home for over 90 years. A lifelong educator, Mr. Ott began
his career as a teacher and coach in Paris Township in 1937 (now know as part of the Southeast Local School District.) After
10 years at Paris Township, it was off to his beloved Garrettsville, Ohio, where he served and still holds the title presently,
as the longest administrator of the Garrettsville, Ohio School System as Superintendent for 26 years, serving from 1946-1972. Mr. Ott was also honored and received
many awards for his accomplishments: Washington Seminar on Federal Titles 1964, JOHN Hay Fellowship in Humanities 1965, Hawaiian
Seminar Participant Sponsored by the U. S. Department of Education for Innovative (selected ) Programs 1966, Co-Helper in
Formulating Plan and Receiving Federal Grant for Innovative School Program (CHUM and Children's Humanities) 1970, Lake
Hope, Ohio Conference on Drugs 1970, and Russian-Siberia Comparative Education Seminar 1971. In Memory: Hilda Rohlf, a life member of ORTA and annual member of PCRTA since 1991, passed on October 7, 2013. Hilda died at the age of 96. She taught home economics in Rootstown and Tallmadge; then, she retired in 1984 after teaching 35 years. Hilda played an active role in PCRTA, serving as our Informative Services Chairperson for many years. Many of you remember and enjoyed her quick wit. We offer our sincere sympathies to her very close friends, the Harry Bowman family, and to other friends, many of whom are members of PCRTA. Barbara Geisy, a member of PCRTA and ORTA since 2001 passed on October 18, 2013, after a sudden illness. She retired from the University of Akron in 2000. Barb was very active in our organization, often attending and helping at luncheons and was especially dutiful as a proctor at NEOMED for our scholarship program. She proctored frequently and would fill in at a short notice for others. We offer our sincere sympathies to her husband, James, also a member, and to her family and friends. She will be missed and will be often in our thought. Ruth White, 88, died May 25, 2013. She taught third grade at Central School in Kent, Ohio, for 25 years. Ruth was a member of PCRTA and ORTA since 1998. Phyllis A. Hecker, 79, died September 6, 2013. Phyllis retired after teaching 30 years at Field Local Schools, Akron City Schools and Cuyahoga Falls City Schools. Phyllis was a lifelong member. Our
sincere condolences to member Bryon McClandess, whose dear wife of 64 years, Mary Joan, passed away on December
26, 2013. Joan was a gifted musician who will be missed by her family and many others. In Memory:
Phyllis Hecker, a life member of ORTA and PCRTA since 1993, passed on September 6, 2013. She taught in Akron City Schools, Cuyahoga City Schools, and Field Local Schools. Phyllis retired from Field after 30 years. We offer our sincere sympathies to her family and friends, many of whom are members of this organization. In Memory: The following members who have passed away this will be
remembered at the Memorial Service at our March 2013 meeting:
Hazel Hanning retired in 1974 from Southeast Schools. She died on December 31, 2008, at the age of 96, according to her daughter who sent us a note recently. Hazel lived in Atwater but later lived in Bidwell, OH. She was a dual life member since 1995. Our belated sympathy to her family and friends. Helen Holbrook passed on November 11, 2011, in Ravenna. She had lived in West Virginia for the last ten years. Helen was a member since 2010 and retired from Garfield Schools in 1982. Our sincere sympathy to her family and friends. Harvey Shoemaker retired from Hudson High School as an English teacher. He started in 1960 and retired 24 years later. He died April 10, 2012. Harvey was a life member of PCRTA and ORTA since 1993. Condolences may be sent to his daughter Roberta Shumaker at 395 S. Main St., Apt 222, Munroe Falls, OH 44262. Our sincere sympathy to his family and friends. Betty Jane Pierson retired from Kent Schools in 1983 where she taught at Franklin Elementary School. She was a longtime PCRTA/ORTA member from 1991 through 2009. Her passing was on June 2, 2012. Our sincere sympathy to her family and friends. Karen Shipley retired in 2002 from Kent Schools. She was an ORTA/PCRTA member for 10 years. Karen passed on July 11, 2012. Our sympathies go to her husband, John, an associate member for many years, her family & friends. Virginia Kitchin, who retired from Kent City Schools in 1975, had previously taught in Rootstown. She died on September 25, 2012. Virginia was a dual life member since 1991. We offer our sincere sympathy to her husband Paul, her family and her friends. Lois Stewart lived to be over 100 years old. In 2006, when PCRTA celebrated its 40th anniversary, Pat Gynn and Darlene Fetterhoff interviewed four of our most senior members for an oral history of their teaching experiences. This took the form of a film with music and graphics. All four ladies, Mildred Bumphrey, Doris Wise, Mildred Price and Lois, vividly shared their memories to our delight. Copies of the DVD were given to the Kent Free Library and the Kent Historical Society. Sorry to say that all four ladies are now deceased. Lois passed on October 12, 2012. She was a member of PCRTA since 1991. Our sincere sympathies to family and friends. Marian Gussett, a resident of Medina, passed on October 18, 2012. She had been a dual life member since 1991. Marian retired as a business teacher in 1982 from Field Schools. Our sympathy to her family and friends. Patricia Pownall passed on October 22, 2012. She was retired from Crestwood Schools in 1995 after 23 years of service. She became a member of PCRTA and ORTA in 2011. Our condolences to her family and friends. Les Bennett, who passed away on Nov. 2, 2012, was retired in 1984 from Tallmadge Schools as a music teacher. He was an active member of PCRTA beginning in 2000 and was an assistant treasurer for many years, as well as our song leader. Many of us enjoyed Les' sweet disposition and friendly smile. He became a life member of ORTA in 2000. We offer our sincere sympathy to his wife, Karen, his family and his friends. So many of us in PCRTA miss him. David Moulton retired in 2002 from Maplewood Career Center as an agriculture instructor. Dave passed at the age of 62 on November 29, 2012. He had been a dual member for 2 years. Our sincere sympathy to his family and friends. M. Alice Foldessy retired in 1986 from Streetsboro Schools as an elementary teacher. She was a longtime life member since 1991. Alice passed on January 7, 2013. Gail Danesi and Renee Burch Linnell, her daughters, are current life members. Our sincere sympathy to her daughters and to all of her family and friends. In Memory:
Virginia Kitchin, 94 years old, passed on September 25, 2012. Retiring from Kent City Schools in 1975, she earlier taught in Rootstown. Virginia was a member of ORTA and PCRTA for 21 years starting in 1991. Her husband, Paul, has also been a dual member since 1991. Our sincere condolences to Paul and the Kitchin family. In Memory: In Memory:
Harvey W. Shumaker retired from Hudson High School as an English teacher. He started in 1960 and retired 24 years later. He died April 19, 2012. Harvey was a life member of PCRTA and ORTA since 1993. Condolences may be sent to his daughter, Roberta Shumaker, at 395 S. Main St., Apt 222, Munroe Falls. OH 44262. Our sincere sympathy to his family and friends. Betty Jean Pierson retired from Kent Schools in 1983 where she taught at Franklin Elementary School. She was a longtime PCRTA/ORTA member from 1991 through 2009. Her passing was on June 2, 2012. Condolences may be sent to her son, Tom Pierson, at 2843 Norwood St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221. Our sympathies to her family and friends. In Memory:
Margaret Matjunas retired from Ravenna Schools in 1998 as a first grade teacher. She taught at Rausch and Willyard Schools and retired after 32 years of teaching. Margaret passed on May 17, 2011. Doris Kathleen "Kay" Shutler, a life member since 1991, retired in 1981 from Ravenna Schools. She had also taught at Tallmadge, Mesopotamia, Randolph and Kent Schools with a career of 40 years of teaching. Kay passed away on June 6, 2011. Robert M. Stokes retired from KSU and the Biological Sciences Department in 2002. Bob ad taught for 39 years. He passed on December 13, 2011. Betty M. Theiss retired from Ravenna Schools in 1984 after many years as a first grade teacher. She passed away on January 3, 2012. Douglas W. Bennett was a life member of ORTA and PCRTA since 2001. He taught at Old Trail School and retired from Ravenna Schools in 1992 after a 33 year career in instrumental music. He passed on January 23, 2012. Marjorie Butler, a longtime life member of ORTA and PCRTA since 1991, passed on March 2, 2012. She had retired from Garfield Schools in Garrettsville in 1982 after 32 years of teaching. In Memory:
Doris Kathleen Shutler, a life member since 1991, retired in 1981 from Kent Schools. She died on June 6, 2011 and will be sadly missed. In Memory: Eloise R. Seachrist, who passed on November 13, 2010, was a dual member since 2007. She retired from Crestview High School in Columbiana in 1978. Judith Richards, who passed on November 16, 2010, was a dual member since 2004. She retired from Southeast Schools in 1998. Arthur L. Kaltenborn, Jr., who passed on January 31, 2011, was a dual member since 1992. He retired from Kent State University in 1978. In Memory:
Jane C. Osborne August 20, 2010 Member since 2001 Glenn C. Rutan September 6, 2010 Member since 1996
In Memory of Robert C. Dunn - June 30, 2010
We are deeply saddened at the passing of Bob Dunn on June 30. He was an active member of PCRTA
since 2003 and he served as chair of our scholarship committee. Bob had several teaching assignments, served as a coach, and spent many years in Waterloo, Green, Rootstown, and Stow as a school superintendent. He also served on the Rootstown Board of Education. In Memory of Carole J. Myers
- May 16, 2010 Our sincere sympathies to Lowell Myers
and his family for their loss. Carole retired from Streetsboro Schools in 1992 and was a life member of both ORTA and
PCRTA since 1996. She was a dear friend to many PCRTA members.
Our sincere sympathy to the friends and the family of these PCRTA
members who passed in the recent months. You will be missed.
Irene George retired
from Field Schools in 1973. She died on December
15, 2009. Clinton Hobbs
retired from Kent State University in 1980. He died on October 26, 2009. Eric May retired from Kent State University in 2006.
He died on November 27, 2009. Mildred
Price retired from Ravenna Schools in 1966. She
died on February 3, 2010. Dorothy Turk retired from Chagrin Falls in 1985. She died on January 30, 2010.
Raymond
Troxtell retired from Newton
Falls in 1990. He died on January 14, 2010. Ray will be long remembered for his positive spirit and his enthusiastic approach to every task. He is buried in Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman. Ray graduated from South Amherst High School in Lorain County. He earned his B.S. in Education at Ashland College and his M.Ed. from Kent State University. He was an Army MP stationed at Fort Dix in Germany. Mr. Troxtell served as the principal at Clearview (1972-77), Twinsburg (1977-88), and Newton Falls (1988-90) high schools. He loved hunting, fishing, telling jokes, relating stories of former students, and spending time with his family. Our thoughts and prayers
are with Emily (nee Greenberg), his wife
of 21 years and his children, Tobie (John) Lane, Trisha (Steve) Sudler, and Ryan
Troxtell. He also leaves step-children Daniel Heidi)
Jones, Kenneth (Barbara) Jones, and Ronald (Christine) Jones
as well as his grandchildren: Madeleine and
Ethan Lane; Kyle and Caroline Sudler; and
Brittany, Molly, Lindsey, Matthew, Tova, Aaron and Amanda Jones. In Memory of Doris Wise... It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the death of Doris Wise who passed on July 11. She was retired in 1984 after 45 years of teaching. Doris was always a generous supporter of our PCRTA scholarship programs. Doris taught in Ravenna and was one of the featured teachers at our 40th PCRTA anniversary celebration. She earned $600 her first year of teaching and said she sometimes had classes of from 50-100 children. Miss Wise believed in teaching "the basics." Her goal as a teacher was to see that every child she taught was able to read. She especially liked to give attention to students who might pass through the system ignored and not doing as well in school. She will be dearly missed by her former students and their families, and by those connected with the Ravenna Ballloon Afair, one of her favorite interest. |
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