All Obituaries

Kenneth Donald Long passed away on December 7th, surrounded by loved ones, after a 4-year battle with cancer. He was born in Pittsburgh in 1953 (70 years old), raised in Ravenna, and lived in Kent. He was a man of Faith. Ken was known for his love of his family, strength of character, and athletic achievements. He is a member of the Ravenna School District Hall of Fame. In college he was the captain of the Purdue football team, earned All-Big Ten Honors, was named to the 1975 Playboy All...

Ronald Fronek, 79, of Streetsboro, passed away at his home on Wednesday December 6, 2023.  Being a lifelong Streetsboro resident he was born in Streetsboro on September 10, 1944 to the late John E. and Grace L. (Rautenberg) Fronek, as a matter of fact his forefathers were the founders of Streetsboro.  In 2011 he retired from Permco where was a Vice President and also retired in 2001 from the Streetsboro Police Department.  Mr. Fronek was the past president of the Home Builders...

Charles R. Jenkins, 81, of Diamond, passed away Wednesday December 6, 2023 at the Country Club Nursing Home in Newton Falls, Ohio.  On January 1, 1942 in Zanesville, Ohio, Charles was  born to the late Wayne and Florence (Snyder) Jenkins.  He has lived in Diamond since 1979 and retired from BF Goodrich where he worked as an electrician.  He was a veteran of the US Air Force.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings Bonnie, Mary, Wayne,...

Martina M. McQuaid, 91, of Streetsboro, passed away Tuesday December 5, 2023 at Bath Creek Estates in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.  On February 18, 1932, she was born in Snidersburg, PA to the late Joseph and Martina (hoover) Fitzgerald.  Mrs. McQuaid was an avid Cleveland Baseball fan, whether it was the Indians or the Guardians.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband John E. McQuaid, Sr. on October 13, 1997, her children Mary Lou Schenk, William...

Gary Joseph Setlock, 76, of Ravenna, passed away Sunday December 3, 2023 at Longmeadow Care Center in Ravenna, Ohio.  Being a lifelong Ravenna resident Gary was born April 29, 1947 in Ravenna to the late William B. Setlock and Themis (Ganas) Linger.  Gary was a handyman that loved working outdoors and gardening, he would always say " Gary'll fix it".  He collected model antique cars and trucks and always made everyone laugh.   Christmas was his favorite...

Melissa J. Briggs 63 of Ravenna, formerly of Streetsboro, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023. She was born June 19, 1960 in Tinchtown, TN to Paul and Hazel (Capps) Tinch. Melissa attended the Streetsboro Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses' and was formerly a manager of Yours Truly Restaurant. Survivors include her daughters Miranda Martinez and Rachel Ryman, stepdaughter Andrea Briggs, grandchildren Bailey Cross, Derek Cross, Sara Byers, Anthony Byers, Taylor McClelland,...

Catherine Ellen Laws 86 of Streetsboro passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna.  She was born October 13, 1937 in Hambleton, WV to Doyle and Catherine B. (Long) James.  Catherine retired form Dirt Devil where she worked in assembly.  Catherine was proud of her marriage of 47 years to Marion Laws, and being a mother to 2 daughters.  Survivors include her daughter Deborah Pavlick, 7 grandchildren, John Saxon...

Judge A. Fields, Jr. 71 of Ravenna passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at his home. He was born August 30, 1952 in Wise, West Virginia to Judge A. Sr. and Ruby (Hall) Fields. Judge was a US Army veteran and had retired from West Branch Bait and Tackle. Survivors include his children Julie (Randy) Raulerson, Judge A. (Theresa) Fields III, Shonda (Bob) PeQueen and Brandy (Mike) Mundell, many grandchildren and great grandchildren and siblings Joan McHugh and Danny Fields. He was preceded...

Paul Thomas Hugill 89 of Ravenna passed away peacefully on  Monday, November 27, 2023 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna after a period of declining health. He was born in Ravenna to Walter L. and Gladys C.(Beck) Hugill on September 17,1934. Tom was a member of the Ravenna First United Methodist Church where he also served on the finance committee. He was a member and officer of the Ravenna Kiwanis Club for many years. He had worked as an executive at County Savings & Loan and...

Winifred (Winnie) E. Vorse passed away on November 26, 2023 from age related complications. Winnie was 88. She is predeceased by her husband of 70 years, Clarence Vorse. Winnie is the daughter of Harrison Giddings and Margaret (Hamilton) Giddings. She was born on December 15,1934 in Cherry Valley, Ashtabula County, Ohio.  In addition to her husband, Winnie is predeceased by her daughters Cindy (Vorse) Nelson (Jim Nelson); Kathleen (Norma) De La Force (Vorse) (Enrique); and grandson...