Obituary Listing

Jan 9, 2025

Charles J. "Chuck" Kocisko 83 of Streetsboro passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025 at UH Portage Medical Center. He was born February 3, 1941 in Garfield Heights, Ohio to Charles and Frances (Tomola) Kocisko. Chuck was a member of St. Joan of Arc Church, the Knights of Columbus, and a US Army veteran. He was very active in Streetsboro,...

Jan 8, 2025

Arthur Prejna, 84, of Streetsboro, passed away peacefully at Hospice of Medina on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Art was born September 29, 1940, in Buffalo, NY, to Frank and Sophie (Cygan) Prejna. After graduating from Sloan High School in 1958, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in the 82nd Airborne Division. He was honorably discharged, and spent...

Jan 7, 2025

Diana Jean Sapp Moore, of Yosemite, KY, formerly of Kent, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday January 7, 2025 in Lexington, KY.  Born April 13, 1958, she was 66 years old.  Preceded in death by her parents, Sterling Eugene and Shirley (Liston) Sapp and her brother Charles Eugene Sapp.  She is survived by her life partner of 20 years...

Jan 6, 2025

Anthony Parks, 56 of Canton formerly of Streetsboro, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025. Anthony was born on March 6, 1968 in Bedford, Ohio to his parents David Parks and Ruth A. (Adzema) Gabler. He had worked as a supervisor for A.R.E. Truck Caps and Covers in Massillon and was a 1986 graduate from North Royalton High School....

Jan 5, 2025

MaryAnn Osterland, 79, of Ravenna, passed away Sunday January 5, 2025 at her home with her family by her side.  On September 1, 1945, she was born in Warren, Ohio to the late Charlie and Ethel (Stroup) Marvin.  MaryAnn has lived in Ravenna most of her life and retired as an orthopedic aide from Ravenna and Southeast School systems.  ...

Jan 4, 2025

Dolores J. LaRocque, 85 of Ravenna, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025 at her residence in Ravenna. Dolores was born on May 11, 1939 in Bentleyville, Pennsylvania to her late parents Brownlow and Freda (King) Carden. She had worked as a waitress for Guido's and was a member of the First Christian Church in Kent and a member of...

Jan 3, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Virginia Buchkoski, a beloved mother, sister, aunt, and friend, on January 3, 2025.

Virginia had a love for arts and crafts, with a special talent for crocheting. She created blankets, stuffed animals, and other heartfelt gifts that her loved ones treasure. She collected angel figurines, adored...

Dec 30, 2024

Carolee Wise, 75, of Ravenna passed away Monday, December 30, 2024 at UH Portage Medical Center. She was born September 28, 1949 in Ravenna, Ohio to Harold Eugene and Jean (Keefer) Wise, who proceeded her in death, as well as her sister Joanne B. (Wise) Heinz. Carolee, after a brief stint working in NYC fashion (where she made lifelong...

Dec 29, 2024

Mr. Charles Davis, age 69, of Kent passed away on December 29, 2024 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna after a brief illness.  Charles was born on July 20, 1955 in Ravenna, Ohio to the late J.C. and Della Alexander.

Retiring from Paco Rubber in 2001, Charles was currently employed by Sun America in Alliance.  Charles...

Dec 29, 2024

Tyrone Douglas Phillips, 82 of Ravenna, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024 at the Phoenix of Fairlawn in Akron, Ohio.  On July 24, 1942 Tyrone was born in Fairmont, WVA to the late Harry "Pete" W. Phillips and Elladean (Kisner) McBee.  Mr. Phillips has lived in Ravenna the past six months and had lived in Richmond Hts. for 32...

Dec 28, 2024

Michael Thomas Myles 32 of Streetsboro passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Metro Health Medical Center in Cleveland. He was born May 6, 1992 in Beckley, West Virginia to John H. and Mary (Burton) Myles. Michael was a US Army veteran and had worked at Viking Forge. He was preceded in death by his father John H. Myles....

Dec 28, 2024

Zachary T. Lahman, 21 of Ravenna, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024 following an auto-accident in Kent, Ohio.  Zachary was born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio on June 25, 2003 to William C. and Nicole C. (Hruby) Lahman.  Living in Ravenna all his life, Zach was a 2021 graduate from Ravenna High School where he was a two year letter...

Dec 26, 2024

Thomas A. German 82 of Ravenna passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 at his residence. He was born March 2, 1942 in Akron, Ohio to the late Alfred and Dorothy (Stroble) German. Thomas was an electrician for IBEW #306, a member of the Zeppelin Rifle Club and served in the US Army Reserves. Survivors include his wife of 37...

Dec 26, 2024

Mark Ernst Birkner 75 of Shalersville passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Heather Knoll Nursing Home in Tallmadge. He was born October 21, 1949 in Ravenna, Ohio to William and Carol (Keidel) Birkner. Mark was a US Army veteran and worked as a mechanic for Davey Tree. Survivors include his wife Kimberly (Jones) and siblings Bill Birkner and...

Dec 24, 2024

Shirley J. Gibson, 89, of Champion, passed away Tuesday December 2024 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Warren, Ohio.  On August 12, 1935, Shirley was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Fred and Ruby (Cosby) McFarland.  She has lived in Champion since 1976 and was a member of the Champion Church of the Nazarene.  In addition to her parents,...

Dec 22, 2024

Judith M. Samaco, 78, of Ravenna, passed away Sunday December 22, 2024 at the UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, Ohio.  On May 16, 1946, she was born in Kent, Ohio to the late Carl and Lillian (Bideaux) Sellman.  Being a lifelong resident between Kent and Ravenna, Judith was a homemaker.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Dec 19, 2024

Tina D. McVeigh, 68, of Ravenna, passed away Thursday December 19, 2024 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, Ohio.  On September 6, 1956, she was born in Bedford, Ohio to the late George and Irene (Mobley) McVeigh.  Tina leaves behind her daughters Danielle Knight, Sara (Anthony Schmidt) Knight, and her grandchildren Jaylynn, Annabella, Emarii, and Brooklyn who were...

Dec 18, 2024

Frank Wass,  93, of Edinburg, passed away Wednesday December 18, 2024 at the Woodlands Health and Rehab in Ravenna.  He was born December 9, 1931 in Harrisville, WVA to the late Ralph P. and Lenna B (Davison) Wass.  Frank retired from Ohio Bell/AT&T where he worked a  telephone repairman and a foreman.  He has lived in Edinburg since 1974...

Dec 18, 2024

Gloria Zella Smitley (Bruce), 95, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2024 after a brief battle with cancer.  She was, and always will be, a light and a blessing to our family for years to come.  She was the glue that held us together, the matriarch, and our rock.  She was strong, brave, kind, generous, and true to her...

Dec 12, 2024

Delia O. "Dee" Black 89 of Kent passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Riverside manor in Newcomerstown, Ohio. She was born April 14, 1935 in Overton, TN to Bedford and Nany Bell (Stover) Harvey. Delia was a member of the Ravenna Assembly of God Church since 1954 where she was active in the MAPS Program and had been...