All Obituaries

Fayetta Butler, 87 of Ravenna, formerly of Michigan, passed away peacefully,  Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Tamarack Ridge Nursing Home. She was born October 18, 1935 in Regina, KY to Elmer and Lucy (Blackburn) Anderson.  For many years of her life, Fayetta's passion was caring for those suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's. She was an active member of her church, The Metropolitan Church of the Nazarene in Roseville, Mi.  In her free time she loved working...

"TOGETHER AGAIN" Kathryn Stankavich 97 of Ravenna passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Eden Vista of Stow. She was born March 25, 1926 in Sykesville, PA to Nick and Antionette (Grodenich) Sabarich. Kathryn worked as a waitress and in the kitchen at several area restaurants including Cherry’s Steak House, Elite, and finally retired at age 85 from Guido's. She was a proud member of the Croatian Fraternal Union #699 in Newton Falls and the American Legion and VFW...

Our beloved wife, mom, and Gammie, Rachel C. Lowe, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023, at UH Portage Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 6, 1941, in Huddy, Kentucky, to the late John and Ella (Scott) Kimble. Rachel spent most of her life in Ravenna, where she found joy in being a homemaker and caring for her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Joey Lowe, and sister, Carolyn Smith. She is survived by her husband of...

Josephine L. Minerovic 92 of Streetsboro passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023 at the Woodlands Health and Rehabilitation Center in Ravenna. She was born September 18, 1930 in Cleveland, Ohio to Charles and Bessie (Sgro) Ragona. Josephine is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Joseph and brother Victor Ragona. Survivors include her children Kathy (Dave) Rutherford, Joe (Denise) Minerovic, Gloria (Dan) Fordadori, Marianne (Jeff) Lilly, Charlie (Marla) Minerovic and Jim Minerovic,...

Maureen Dawne Mayfield 74 of Ravenna passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 2, 1948 in Gary, IN to the late Robert L. and Norma Fay (Gaither) Keenan. Maureen worked as an advanced EMT, Registered Nurse and provided child care in her home. Survivros include her husband Charles Mayfield, children Kara D. Bowman and Douglas Keenan Mayfield, 2 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and a sister Sherrie Keenan. Per her request,...

Loraine G. Stanley, 86, of Streetsboro, passed away Thursday September 14, 2023 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, Ohio.  On June 25, 1937 in Orma, West Virginia, Loraine was born to the late William and Grace (Jackson) Sampson.  She has lived in Streetsboro since 1969 and had worked at Sammy's Food mart as a cashier.  Survivors include her children Donna Sampson, Tracy Stanley, Allen (Helen) Stanley , her...

Joan M. Wise, 91 of Ravenna,  passed away Thursday September 14, 2023 at her home.  On October 15, 1931, she was born in Akron, Ohio to the late tito Eoveno and Edna (May) Walsh.  Living in Ravenna most of her life she was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Ravenna, Ohio.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William J. Wise, her son William M. Wise and grandson Michael Bescoe.  Survivors include her daughter and son in...

Ramona I. Hager, 90 of Ravenna, passed away Thursday September 14, 2023 at Hospice of Medina.  She was born July 7, 1933 in Parkersburg, WVA to the late George Simmons and Amy (Mahone) Jeffreys.  Living in Ravenna most of her life, she was a self employed housekeeper and a member of Immaculate Conception Church.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her children Diana Moore, Deborah Berghous, Gary Thorton, Rocky Hager and her siblings Wanda Long, Juanita,...

Glenn A. Fockler, age 89 from Painesville Township formerly from Streetsboro, Ohio passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at the Hospice of Western Reserve in Euclid, Ohio. He was born on April 25, 1934 in Johnstown, PA to the late Ross and Mary (Marshall) Fockler. Glenn retired from Parker Hannifin in 1997 as a truck driver and then spent 20 years volunteering at Camp Manatoc Scout Reservation in Peninsula, OH. He also enjoyed golfing and spending time outdoors. Glenn is...

Robert A. Wrentmore, 79 of Ravenna formerly of Twinsburg, passed away Monday, September 11, 2023 at the UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. Robert was born on October 22, 1943 to his late parents Robert C. Wrentmore and Margaret (Bugary) Pattin. He had worked as a Chief Building Official for the city, was a member of the Masonic Order in Twinsburg and was a proud service member of the United States Army, serving in the Vietnam War. In addition to his parents, Robert is preceded in death by...