Condolences

• 09/03/2024

  Dee Dettore

  Ruth I am so sorry for your loss. What a great man! He was so funny and always made me feel welcome. His love a music showed in all he did. He will be missed.

• 09/03/2024

  Nancy Mellon

  I remember Kent from our days at the Brilliant, Ohio Presbyterian Church, where my husband was the minister from 1957-60. What a great guy he was and quite the bridge player. We had so much fun and I wish that my husband were still alive to reminisce about him. Those were great years! Blessings on you Ruth!!

• 09/03/2024

  BURKE DALE SULLIVAN,JR

  SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS HE WAS ONE GREAT MAN AND FRIEND. MAY THE LORD GIVE YOU COMFORT AND STRENGTH AT THIS TIME.OUR LOVE THE SULLIVAN FAMILY.

• 09/03/2024

  Cheryl J Skinner, Patriot Guard

  May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time May you come to know that the love of God is with you always, may your memories of Richard Kent Markwell give you peace, comfort and strength� Richard Kent Markwell is �A True American Hero� God Bless� � Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 �

• 09/03/2024

  Jo Ann Brettell Dunham

  Dear Ruth, So sorry to hear of your loss. Kent was such a remarkable man... always had a smile on his face. Especially enjoyed him at the parties after the Civic Choral Society. My sympathy and prayers are with you. Jo Ann

• 09/03/2024

  Rick Yocum

  Paula and I offer our most sincere condolences. Kent was a great teacher, musician and mentor. There are many great memories of high school that center around "Mr. Markwell's" teaching abilities and sense of humor. Our visits with you and Kent, although far too infrequent, were always were always memorable occasions.

• 09/03/2024

  Bill Kidder

  Mr Markwell, Thank you for your service to our country and to our communities. Maybe most of us don't use all the skills you taught, but we all learned to appreciate the magic of the music.

• 09/03/2024

  Robin Costantini-White

  So very sorry to hear of Mr Markwell passing. He was such a great influence in my life while in the school music program. He will be missed.

• 09/03/2024

  Larry, Diane, and Allison Neptune

  Dear Ruth, Larry, Allison, and myself are going to miss Kent immensely. He has been an inspiration in our lives with his musical talent that he shared with thousands of people. We will miss his gentle smile, his quick humor, and a caring spirit. I just know he is in heaven directing the High Choir of God. You and your family are in are prayers every day.

• 09/03/2024

  Phil Plumby

  As a formal Trumpet Player in the Late Bert DeVaul Dixie Band, I met Kent & we became friends & I found Kent to be a GREAT Person & a FINE Piano Player. The last time I talked to Kent was when I played in the Toronto Community Band, about two years ago & He was singing in the Coral Group. I extend my Sympathy to His Wife & Family, Phil Plumby

• 09/03/2024

  Margaret (Bradley) Nickoson

  We were so sad to learn of your loss. Mr. Markwell was a wonderful band director at Brilliant High School and was loved by so many. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.

• 09/03/2024

  Ruth Ann Scherich

  Dear Ruth, My thoughts and love are with you. I consider myself lucky to have known Kent and hear him play all those times during the Silver Bears activities. The two of you were great fun and nice to know. Hoping we will get together in the future. With love, Ruth Ann

• 09/03/2024

  Gayle Reasoner Musker

  My thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Markwell's family as they celebrate his life. I have fond memories of Mr. Markwell in the mid-1970's. He had a great sense of humor and was always kind to me.

• 09/03/2024

  mary glasure

  I want to send my humble condolences to the entire family of one of the most remarkable men I ever met in my life. I was the graduating class of 1974 and there isn't a day that I drive past that lil house on Lover's Lane where I remember him living and not smile of the true kindness he showed me while in his class. Know that this Man did influence my life over many years and he is always held on a pedestal his devotion to every single one of us and it will never go unnoticed. Rest in Peace Mr.Markwell you will never know just the long life mark you left on my heart.

• 09/03/2024

  Jeri Raska

  Mrs. Markwell, I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Markwell. You both were very sweet to me when we lived behind you on Pembroke Rd. I used to play with Amy all the time and you would play the piano and we would sing Carpenter songs. Mr Markwell would come in and start singing with us. My condolences to you and your family. He will be missed. Love Jeri Raska

• 09/03/2024

  Karen Constantine Skinner

  I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Markwell's passing. He was one of my favorite teachers while attending Buchanan and I enjoyed having him as one of our band directors.

• 09/03/2024

  Aimee jaros

  Ruth, you have are deepest sympathy. We had so much fun with Mr. Markwell at band practice. He was a wonderful person with a great sense of humor and a terrific personality. He was a great friend and I will miss seeing him. Lots of Love Aimee and Bob Jaros and Family

• 09/03/2024

  Jannette Starr-Bowen

  Mrs. Markwell, I am so sorry for your loss. You and Mr. Markwell are a truly beautiful couple, full of love, light and song. Kent will be missed by many, although he remains in many fond memories. On behalf of myself and my family, you and your loved ones will be in our thoughts and prayers.

• 09/03/2024

  Charles Hockenberry

  Mr. Markwell taught me to play the trumpet starting in the 5th grade and was my band instructor at Brilliant High School. There are a lot of good memories from those days.God bless his family and may he rest in peace. Charles Hockenberry

• 09/03/2024

  Angee Vezdos

  Mrs. Markwell, I am so sorry for your loss. You are two of the most loving people I have ever met and I am very blessed that many of the best memories of my life have been shared with you. Mr. Markwell was so charismatic and sweet and funny and sincere and genuine and just an all-around good man, and he adored you - that was obvious. I am very saddened by his passing. You are in my thoughts and preayers

• 09/03/2024

  Linda

  I am so sorry to hear of Mr Markwells passing. I loved having him as choir director at Winterville Highschool. I was just telling our church choir director that Mr Markwell always told us to keep our eyes on the director not the audience. What a wonderful man..

• 09/03/2024

  Jennifer Crawford Simmons

  Dear Mrs. Markwell, I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember you both as being very talented, and for your devotion to each other. You were a wonderful piano teacher to my sister and I. I have continued to play, and my children also love piano and music. I hope God's love gives you strength during this difficult time. Love, Jennifer Crawford Simmons and family

• 09/03/2024

  BRENDA WARD

  Richard passed roughly one month after my Mother did last year. I sang with him and enjoyed his company in Steub. Choral Society too many years ago. While it might seem that everyone must have a temper, I never saw his and am pleased to say that I knew him. I know that many, many others also miss him.

• 09/03/2024

  Larry Standiford

  Ruth, My condolence goes out to you on the loss of Kent. He was a great person, friend, choir director, and especially a great musician. He is going to be missed by many people who knew and loved him deeply. I will keep you in my prayers. God Bless You, Larry Standiford

• 09/03/2024

  Beth Abrams

  Ruth, I am so sorry about hearing about Kent passing away. You know that he was the first one to give me the chance to sing and play piano for the high school choirs and he was so much fun to be with in the Steubenville Choral Society. He will be truly missed in the community for his gift of music.

• 09/03/2024

  Deanne Fellows

  Ruth, I cannot begin to express how sorry I am in the loss of your adoring husband. He was, in my eyes, a prodigy, who could play anything on cue with zest, like he practiced it for hours. Ruth, you and Kent are my biggest mentors by not only teaching me how to play piano, but by giving me a gift for a lifetime. RIP, Kent. I will always remember you and your energy. Tell Amy I said hello and give her a hug from me, her first best friend. Love, Deanne

• 09/03/2024

  Diane Dailey Vojvodich

  Mrs. Markwell, My father Ken Dailey and family send prayers of sympathy. We are sorry for your loss. Mr. Markwell was a special person as well as yourself.

• 09/03/2024

  Joe Dailey

  Our deepest sympathy at your loss. Mr. Markwell taught me to play the drums and I marched in the band. He taught me love for all types of music. He believed in my ability and helped me to believe. I think of Mr. Markwell often when I'm playing my drums. Peace.

• 09/03/2024

  Donna and Peter Czuday

  We were very sorry to read that Kent has died. our thoughts and prayers are with you.

• 09/03/2024

  Janet Everly Jordan

  Mrs. Markwell, My sincerest sympathy in the loss of your husband. He taught my daughter Kimberly Everly in Wintersville and we both thought so much of him as a music teacher. He once gave her a very difficult piece of music for the clarinet for competition and encouraged her so much and made her believe she could do, and she did so successfully. She would love to tell you how she feels herself but she passed 6 yrs ago. I am thankful she had such a qualified, kind, loving teacher who made such an impact on her. I will keep you in prayer