Wilma Jean Mitchell
Wilma Jean Mitchell, age 91, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones and friends on May 17, 2026. Born in Gasaway, West Virginia on August 9, 1934, Wilma, a/k/a Sissie to her family, moved to Freedom, Ohio after graduating from Gasaway High School. She was so proud of her West Virginia roots and enjoyed reminiscing with her siblings about the “good ole days” and telling stories about her childhood to her family and friends. She married Raymond Mitchell on March 4, 1961. The two of them raised a family of 4 children. She loved kids & decided to become an elementary teacher. She went on to graduate from Kent State University, and eventually went back to get her Master’s Degree. She began a 28-year career at Katherine Thomas Elementary School in Windham. She loved teaching her students and challenging her gifted students, and she took great pride in their successes years later. It would make her day when she would run into a former student in the community and learn about their lives.
But her greatest pride and joy was her family, Lorelei Gunnoe, John (Vicki) Mitchell and Jim (Tracie) Mitchell, 9 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren. She supported them all in everything they did. Her favorite times were spent with family, whether at her home which was always open to family and friends for pool parties, at her favorite vacation spot in Hilton Head Island, or in Florida where her family continued to grow and expand. And, she got a kick out of knowing that some of her family had spread their wings all the way across the pond to England. She used to love hosting Christmas Eve celebrations, with her tree famously decorated with her collection of Snow Babies. Just like her Mom, Sissie always had a hot meal and tasty treats ready any time someone wanted to stop by.
Wilma is survived by her children: Lorelei Gunnoe, John (Vicki) Mitchell, Jim (Tracie) Mitchell; her grandchildren: Shannon (Dan) Brandenstein, Jessica Mitchell, Morgan Sterpka, Ian (Paige) Mitchell, Sean Mitchell, Liam Mitchell, and Reagan Mitchell; Kyle McKinney, Cameron Mitchell; her great-grandchildren, Savannah (Zach) Kirk, Alexa (Justin) Krivanek, Austin, Ellie, Silas, Marical, Arlowe, Nolan, Skylar, Bryson, Payton, Jensen, and Barrett; and her great-great-grandchildren, Sonny, Brody, Magnolia, and Brantley; her brother Charles (Elaine) Duffield; and her sisters Mary Paul (Danny Bihari) and Bunny Duffield (Dennie Pochedly).
She is preceded in death by her parents, Glen and Wanda Duffield, husband Ray Mitchell, daughter Christina Mitchell, brothers Jim and Don Duffield, and sister Betty Zarza.
The family would like to say a special thank you to her caregivers, Robin Murphy, Judy Hecky, and especially Marji Palmer, who made Sissie’s last few years so fun, enjoyable, and comfortable. We cannot thank you enough for the love and care you showed her these last few years. The family would also like to thank Crossroads Hospice and their fantastic staff. Per her wishes, cremation will take place.
Frederick Carl Jacobs
Frederick C. Jacobs, age 96, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2026, with his children by his side. He was dearly loved by his family and friends who knew him, and was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dorothy Ann Jacobs (Marxen), and his beloved daughter, Yvonne Chord (Kenneth).
Dorothy T. Allen
Dorothy T. Allen, 94, of Kent, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Kent Ridge Senior Living. She was born in Kent on July 11, 1931 to the late Augustine and Angeline Thomas and was a proud, lifelong resident and historian of Kent.
David A. Gleason
David Allen Gleason, 65, of Streetsboro, Ohio passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026. He was born December 11, 1960 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Betty Jean Kessel
Betty Jean Kessel 90 of Streetsboro passed away Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Northfield Village Nursing Home in Northfield.