Raymond Edward Laroche

Raymond Edward LaRoche 76 of Ravenna, formerly of Streetsboro, died Monday, February 5, 2018. He was born April 9, 1941 in Streetsboro to James and Freda (Grubb) LaRoche. Mr. LaRoche was a US Army veteran, an avid bowler and worked as a heavy equipment operator for the Portage County Engineer's Office and Don's Dozer Service. Survivors include his wife of 40 years Beverly (Bennett), stepchildren Viola (Michael) Barker, Beth (Stephen) Wood, Tammy (Jeff) Brown and Fred Dell, 6 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and siblings; Robert, Ronald, Roseann, and Ragna.  He is preceded in death by his parents, siblings; Ross, Ralph, Rachelle, and Raelynne.  There will be no calling hours or services at this time. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements have been entrusted to Shorts Spicer Crislip Funeral Home Ravenna Chapel.