All Obituaries

Seth T. Preston, 37 of Ravenna passed away  on Tuesday November 26, 2019.  He was born in Akron, Ohio  on December 10, 1981 to Mitchell Preston and Phyllis (Ford) Stacy.  Seth was working as a roofer .  Survivors include his mother and  step father Phyllis and Lonnie Stacy of Ravenna, his daughters Abby Johsnton, Trinity Preston and his sister Angela Preston.  He was  preceded in death by his father Mitchell Preston and brother Nathan Preston. ...

This day our mother Blanche Ruby Davis, 91 departed to continue her eternal journey. She leaves us with a wonderful legacy of love and good will for her family and friends. Her heart and home were always open to those in need. While we mourn losing her, we will always see her spirit in the flowers she nurtured, the birds she enjoyed and the garden she tilled. We are certain that her favorite hummingbirds will return every spring searching for her special recipe. Blanche was a hard-working...

Ruth Ann Saylor 79 of Ravenna passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019. She was born August 1, 1940 in Grand Rapids, MI to George and Gertrude (Archer) Buist. Ruth was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and worked as an LPN for area nursing homes. Survivors include her children Joann (Gene) DellaTorre and Belinda (Mike) Porter, 11 grandchildren and a brother Larry Buist. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Thomas G. Saylor. A graveside service will be held at 11:30 AM...

Ben Havens peacefully joined his late wife, Betty Havens, in heaven after passing away in his sleep at the Woodlands in Ravenna. A longtime resident of Rootstown, Ohio, where Ben and Betty raised seven children— William (and Linda) Havens, Becky (and Paul) Smith, Tammy (and Dave) Finfrock, Jeffrey (and Ginger) Havens, Bonnie (and William) King, Benjamin Jr. (and JoAnn) Havens, and Melody Havens. He was a woodworker after being discharged from the Ohio National Guard. A Cleveland...

Susan G. Breznai, 56, of Ravenna, passed away Friday, December 6, 2019 at University Hospitals of Cleveland after a short battle with cancer. Susan was born in Ravenna on July 30, 1963 to the late Billy and Sophie (Bendenritter) Breznai. She was a senior payroll specialist for Carter Lumber. Susan is survived by numerous cousins, friends, coworkers, and her sweet dog, Bella.  Calling hours will be Wednesday, December 11, 2019 from 3-7 PM at the Ravenna Chapel of Shorts Spicer Crislip...

Leonard P. “Lenny” Polichena, 85, of Franklin Twp. passed away Friday, December 6, 2019 at Longmeadow Care Center in Ravenna, Ohio. Leonard was born October 7, 1934 in Ravenna, Ohio to the late Rocco Sr. and Frances (LaFatch) Polichena. He has lived in Franklin Twp. since 1960 and was a veteran of the US Army. Lenny was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, the Ravenna Elks, and the Kent American Legion. He was the co-owner of the former Polichena Motors (Haasz) in Ravenna...

James M. "Jim" Meduri, Sr. 74 of Ravenna, passed away Wednesday December 4, 2019 at Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield, Ohio.  Jim being a lifelong Ravenna resident was born in Ravenna on July 4, 1945 to the late Paul and Carmella (Simone) Meduri.  He had worked at Troy Chemical in Burton, Ohio as a salesman and  was a member of the Ravenna American Legion, Ravenna Moose and Ravenna Eagles.  Jim was a veteran of the US Army serving in the Vietnam War. Jim loved...

George Francis Miller, Sr. went home to the loving arms of God on Monday, December 2, 2019, at the age of 92.  He was born on May 29, 1927, in Chest Springs, Pennsylvania. He was a Boy Scout and became an Assistant Scout Master in later years.  He joined the US Navy as a Seabee during World War II, stationed in Port Hueneme, California, serving as a welding instructor.  He came home after the war and joined his brother as a barber in Patton, PA, for two years.  He married...

Marietta V. Jobe, 89 of Randolph passed away Tuesday November 26, 2019 at her home with her loving husband and family by her side.  She was born April 1, 1930 in Ravenna, Ohio to the late Dominic and Carmella (Farina) Sorboro.  Marietta (also known as “Dolly”) has lived in Randolph since 1988 and was formerly of Kent.  She retired in 1992 from Kent State University  where she last worked in food service for 20 years.  “Dolly” loved...

William “Bill” L. Pigg  April 17, 1941 – November 30, 2019 Bill, age 78, passed away peacefully at home after an extended battle with Parkinson’s.  Bill was born in Cruthersville, Missouri and his family moved to Ravenna, Ohio when he was still in school. He enjoyed fishing from his boat, woodworking, golfing, bowling and making beef jerky.  Bill was a meat cutter for most of his life before retiring.  He loved spending time with his nephews,...