Eleanor E. (Davis) Fosnight

Eleanor E. Fosnight, 92, of Ravenna passed away Friday May 6, 2016 at the Alpine House in Ravenna.  She was born in Ravenna, Ohio on June 16, 1923 to the late Walter and Anita (Theiss) Davis.  Mrs. Fosnight lived most of her life in Ravenna and had worked as a secretary for Samuel Moore and Company.  She attended the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida and Kent State University. She was a life-long member of the First United Methodist Church of Ravenna, where she was on the Altar Guild for the church.  She was a member of Beta Sorosis, the Iva Austin Garden Club, and sewing and bridge clubs. She also volunteered her time with many organizations, including the Portage County Board of Elections, Meals on Wheels, Portage County Clothing Center and Habitat for Humanity.  Survivors include her children  Pamela (Thomas) Nichols of Ravenna, David (Janet) Fosnight of Ravenna, Steven (Sue) Fosnight of Brimfield, William (Valerie) Fosnight of Mantua, Alan (Jennifer) Fosnight of Ravenna,  11 grandchildren and one great grandchild.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Dale Fosnight on May 15, 2006 and her brother Philip Davis.  Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday with burial to follow at Maple Grove Cemetery Ravenna, Ohio with Rev. Stephen Sparling officiating.  Funeral services entrusted to Shorts Spicer Crislip Funeral Homes Ravenna Chapel.   In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Portage County APL which Dale and Eleanor supported. Eleanor's family would like to thank the staff of Alpine House, as well as UH Robinson Hospice, for her care and support. Condolences and memories of Eleanor may be shared with the family at www.sscfuneralhomes.com.