Kevin Mitchell Bonzo, 50, of Guilford Twp. passed away suddenly Saturday April 24, 2010. He was born June 5, 1959 in Akron to the late Richard Bonzo and Carolee Hetrick.
Mr. Bonzo was a graduate of Kenmore High School Class of 1977 and received both his Bachelors Degree and Masters Degree in Geology from the University of Akron. He was employed as an Environmental Scientist by Fortistar Capital Inc. He was very active with the Ohio SWANA Chapter where he was a Past President and was the Technical Division Director. His main interest was his family and enjoyed genealogy, stamp collecting, kayaking and fishing. Preceding him in death was his father in law James (Bill) Wamsley.
Kevin is survived by his wife Mary with whom he celebrated 27 years of marriage. two sons Derek Bonzo of Ft. Gordon, GA and Ryan Bonzo of the home; his brothers and sisters in law Michael and Deborah Bonzo of Rochester, NY, Troy and Becky Geer of Portage Lakes, sister and brother in law Tracy and Tom Keys of Akron. There is his mother in law Violet “Maw” Wamsley of Portage Lakes, brothers in law and sisters in law David and Renee Wamsley of Manchester, Bill and Sue Wamsley of New Kingsville, Andrew and Colleen Wamsley of Akron and sister in law Joyce (Doug) Sublett of Greer, SC. He is also survived by his step brother Harry Napper, step sister Tracey Alexander of Barberton, step mother Joann Bonzo of Barberton and many nieces and nephews. Out of respect for Kevin’s wishes his body has been cremated.
The family will receive friends 4-9PM Wednesday at the Hilliard-Rospert Funeral Home 174 N. Lyman St. Wadsworth where a memorial service will be conducted at 1:00 PM Thursday with Pastor Scott Brooks officiating.