All Obituaries

Linda Marie Clark passed away on September 26, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family. Linda was born in Euclid, Ohio on July 31, 1945 to parents Rufus and Dorthea Collins. She graduated from Wickcliffe High School, went on to work in the medical field for over 20 years as a registered nurses aide. She also volunteered at various nursing homes here in Ohio and Arizona where she and her husband, Fred, spent the last 20 winters. She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 sisters...

Gregory Salgado, 70, of Ravenna passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021 at his residence following a brief illness. He was born May 5, 1951 in Charleston, WV to Santos and Cora Lena (Walker) Salgado. Gregory retired from Summit County Animal Control and enjoyed gardening, watching sports and movies on television and fishing at West Branch State Park. Survivors include his children Gregory Salgado and Aimee (Joseph) Moore, grandchildren Pierce and Brooks, brother Mark (Tami) Salgado and many...

Ralph W Bretti Jr. May 18, 1970-September 25, 2021 Ralph, life time resident of Ravenna, passed away peacefully on September 25th with his family by his side. Ralph was a loving son to his mother. His father, Ralph Bretti Sr, preceded him in death and his dog Toby.  Ralph was a gear-head who loved riding and working on his motorized toys. He was also very dedicated to his trucking company and acquired many friendships through both. Ralph is survived by his mother Lee Bretti, his...

John L. Frohnapfel 95 of Randolph passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at St. Francis Hospital in Grand Island, Nebraska, while touring the National Parks with his son. He was born October 24, 1925 in Akron, Ohio to Bernard and Bertha (Shibelhood) Frohnapfel. John was a US Navy veteran of WWII and worked as a carpenter for Krumroy Construction. Formerly of Tallmadge, he currently lived in Randolph since 1994 and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Rubber City Model A Club,...

Connie F. Meuti, 58 of Ravenna, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Longmeadow Care Center. Se was born on September 28, 1962 in Ravenna to the  Paul Meuti and Deloris (Davis) Bates. Connie had worked as an assembler for Swagelock in Solon.  She was  preceded in death byher father Paul Meuti and  her brother Paul A. Meuti. She is survived by her mother Deloris Bates, her  children Mike (Brittany Smith) Pastva, Kurt (Stephanie) Broadwater, Constance (Chris)...

Gregory W. Welch, 61 of Cleveland formerly of Aurora, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 at University Hospitals Cleveland. He was born on December 24, 1959 in Garfield Heights, Ohio to the late Willis H. and Eva E. (Propst) Welch. Gregory had worked as an iron worker who helped build the Cleveland Browns new stadium. He enjoyed going camping, hunting, and fishing with his children. Along with his parents, Gregory is preceded in death by his son Adam Welch and sister Sandra Welch. He...

Elizabeth A. Starcher, 56 of Ravenna, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021. She was born on June 20, 1965 in Eastlake, Ohio to the late Kenneth Strasser and Karen Nelson. Elizabeth had worked as a crew member at the Wendy's in Aurora. Along with her parents, Elizabeth is preceded in death by her son Dalton Starcher. She is survived by her daughters Karen Starcher and Celeste Starcher-Boettler, son-in-law Dustin Boettler, siblings Ken (Tammy) Strasser and Joanne (Jim) Ziemak,...

Gloria T. Oddo (80) passed away peacefully on September 15, 2021. She was born on December 26, 1940 to her parents Alfred Voland (dec) and Pierina Voland (dec). She was loving sister to Bettyjean Schultz (dec) and Peggyann Medaglia. She was mother to Gloria Jean (Oddo) Wiggins, Ronald Oddo, and Thomas Oddo. Grandmother to Rebecca, Shanna, Anthony (dec), Annette, and Nathaniel. Great grandmother to Matthew, Mackenzie, Ellie, and Dominic.  There will be no calling hours or services at...

Claudia Emily DeCoursey went home to the Lord on Tuesday September 14, 2021.  She was born July 12, 1938 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Anthony and Christine (Hren) Strah.  She lived in Shalersville for over 50 years.  She loved to laugh and spend time with her family.  She enjoyed Ohio sports, but most particularly the Cleveland Indians and the Cleveland Browns where she loved talking about the cardiac kids.  She loved to garden, do crafts and would talk to anyone...

Idabell Margaret Davis, 90 of Rootstown, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021 at the Woodlands Health and Rehab. She was born on April 9, 1931 to the late Fred E. and Pearl M. (Oshell) Lorenzen in Carroltown, Pennsylvania. Idabell was a part of T.O.P.S,  the Ravenna Community Choir and the choir at Rootstown Community Bible Church. Along with her parents, Idabell is preceded in death by the love of her life Curtis A. Davis, Sr. February 9, 2014, sons-in-law Markell Boyd and Joel...