Karen M Mendiola
Jan 28, 2026
Karen M. Mendiola, 84 of Rootstown, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at her residence. Karen was born on October 13, 1941 in Bellaire, Ohio to her late parents Dale and Geraldine (Baker) Neff.
Karen, lovingly called “Meme” by her grandchildren, cherished spending time with her family, loved baking and cooking family recipes, golfing with friends, and cheering for Cleveland sports....
Lee D. "Chip" Pirolozzi, Jr.
Jan 27, 2026
Lee D. "Chip" Pirolozzi, Jr. 62, of Rootstown, Ohio passed away Tuesday January 27, 2026 at the UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, Ohio. Chip was born July 15, 1963 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to the late Lee D. and Mary Elizabeth (Wears) Pirolozzi, Sr. Chip is a lifelong Rootstown resident and retired as a laborer for construction and later...
Irene M Volk
Jan 27, 2026
Our beloved mother, Irene Mildred (Cebulko) Volk passed away on January 27, 2026, just two months shy of her 101st birthday. She was born on March 28, 1925 in Hawk Run, Pennsylvania as one of eight children to Andrew and Mary (Hovrath) Cebulko. On December 10, 1952 she married a local boy, Michael "Mick" Volk, who was serving in the...
Gerald L. "Jerry" Bradfield
Jan 26, 2026
Gerald L. "Jerry" Bradfield, 81, a lifelong Edinburg resident, passed away Monday January 26, 2026 at his home. He was born December 28, 1944 in Ravenna, Ohio to the late Glendale C and Virginia (Hefner) Bradfield. Jerry had retired from the Rotek Company in Aurora after 35 plus years of service and served on the Edinburg Fire Department in the...
Clifford R Bliss
Jan 19, 2026
Dr. Clifford Riggs Bliss 79 of Kent passed away Monday, January 19, 2026 at Select Specialty Hospital in Akron mouthing "I love you" to his gathered family. He was born August 11, 1946 in Winthrop, Massachusetts to Stanley K. and Rose (Riggs) Bliss. Cliff was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend and neighbor. He loved helping people, being a...
Juliann Starr Wellman
Jan 16, 2026
Juliann Starr Wellman, 65 of Kent, passed away Friday January 16, 2026 at the Altercare of Brimfield Facility. She was born March 11, 1960 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Angelo and Barbara (Barnum) Wellman. Juliann had worked as a manager for the BP Gas Station in Boston Hghts. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by...
Ty A. Marlin, Jr.
Jan 15, 2026
Ty A. Marlin, Jr., 31, of Streetsboro, passed away Thursday January 15, 2026 at his home. He was born in Akron, Ohio to Ty A. and Elaine M. (Schueller) Marlin on May 24, 1994. Ty was a lifelong resident of Streetsboro and was a carpenter working in construction. He was preceded in death by his father Ty, Sr. in 2010,...
Kenneth K. "Kenny" Ricks
Jan 12, 2026
Kenneth “Kenny” K. Ricks, 86, of Rootstown, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 12, 2026, at Select Specialty Hospital in Akron, Ohio, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on April 24, 1939, in Akron, Ohio, Kenny was the son of the late Larimore and Anna Irene (Hanlon) Ricks. A proud graduate of Ohio University, he earned his Bachelor of Science...
Leovena M Mateja
Jan 11, 2026
Lee was born September of 1931 and raised with an older sister, by a single mother in Buffalo, NY. Gifted with a very strong will and independent spirit, she forged her path forward through 9 decades. On top of tall buildings, Lee would jump from roof to roof playing tag with the neighborhood kids. She showed her independence at an...
Theresa L. Bachtel
Jan 11, 2026
Theresa L. Bachtel, 64 of Shalersville, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. On December 23, 1961 she was born in Ravenna to the late Norman and Georgeanna (Carlton) Brown. Theresa lived on Peck Road in Shalersville almost her entire life and retired from the Ravenna Post office, where she was a rural...
Thomas Jay Wilson
Jan 10, 2026
Thomas “Jay” WilsonMarch 25, 1969 – January 10, 2026Thomas Jay Wilson, known to most as Jay, passed away on January 10, 2026, at UH Cleveland Hospital. He was born on March 25, 1969, to Thomas Jack Wilson and Shirley Jean (Ayers) Metheny in Ravenna, Ohio, where he spent much of his life and remained deeply connected to his community.Jay was...
Mary Ellen Hill
Jan 10, 2026
Mary Ellen Hill, 100, of Shalersville Township, passed away peacefuly, surrounded by family on January 10, 2026. She was born in Bowerston, Ohio on August 11, 1925 to Ralph and Franced Eichel. In 1945 she married her liftime sweetheart, Calvin Hill. Mary retired from the Crestwood School System where she was head cook and cafeteria manager. Mary is survived by...
Susan L Ahrens
Jan 6, 2026
Susan L. "Sue" Ahrens, 77, of Rootstown, formerly of Shalersville, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Vista Veranda in Ravenna. She was born April 20, 1948, in Lowell, Massachusetts, to the late Alfred C. and Ruth (Marden) Woodward. Sue graduated from Crestwood High School in 1966 and went on to Penn Hall girls’ college in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. She married...
Jeffery A. Knight
Jan 5, 2026
Jeffery A. Knight, born January 1, 1964 went home to be with the Lord on January 5, 2026. Jeff enjoyed fishing, collecting coins, watching The Ohio State Buckeyes and Pittsburg Steelers. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Knight Sr. and brother Scott Knight. Jeff loved his family and will be dearly missed by his mother, Phyllis Knight;...
Timothy P Matta
Jan 4, 2026
Timothy P. Matta, 58, of Shalersville Twp, passed away Sunday January 4, 2026. He was born September 19, 1967 in Ravenna, Ohio to the late Steve and Wanda Jean (Lawson) Matta. Tim has lived in Shalersville the past 32 years and had retired from the Chrysler Corp in Streetsboro, Ohio. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Walter K Sharp
Jan 4, 2026
Walter K. Sharp, 95 of Streetsboro, passed away Sunday January 4, 2026. He was born in Straight Creek, Kentucky to the late Walter L. and Bessie (Norman) Sharp. Mr. Sharp has lived in Streetsboro since 1960 and retired in 1982 from the Chrysler Corporation in Twinsburg, where he worked as a repairman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Ira E. "Orie" Clark, Sr.
Dec 31, 2025
Ira E. "Orie" Clark, Sr., 75 of Rootstown formerly of Shalersville, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at his residence in Rootstown. Orie was born on January 8, 1950 in Madison, West Virginia to his late parents Estil and Beulah (Jarrell) Clark. He had worked as a truck driver, retiring from Giant Eagle Distribution Services. In addition to his parents,...
Felicite D Shelton
Dec 26, 2025
Felicite D. Shelton, 35, passed away Friday December 26, 2025 at University Hospitals Cleveland. She was born March 12, 1990 in Ravenna, Ohio to Dean Nutter and Brenda Shelton. Felicite was a homemaker who has lived in Portage County all her life. She was preceded in death by her father Dean Nutter and brother Richie Shelton. Survivors include her daughter...
Shirley D Fitzgerald
Dec 23, 2025
Shirley Darlene (Keenan) Fitzgerald, age 80, of Ravenna, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, and is now rejoicing in the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Shirley was born on April 12, 1945, to Elizabeth T. Keenan and William E. Keenan. She spent her life rooted in family and community, and those who knew her will...
Evelyn J Oblisk
Dec 22, 2025
Evelyn J. Oblisk, age 84, of Randolph Township, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, at Akron City Hospital. She was born on March 29, 1941, in Atwater, Ohio, to the late Paul and Alice Maria (Robinson) Hadinger. Evelyn was a longtime resident of Randolph Township and a familiar, friendly face in the community. She was employed at Giant Eagle...
