Richard J Kunka
Feb 2, 2025
Richard J. "Dick" Kunka, 80, of Ravenna, passed away Sunday February 2, 2025 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, Ohio. Being a lifelong Ravenna resident, Dick was born July 8, 1944 in Ravenna, Ohio to the late Victor and Margaret (Hurst) Kunka. He was a retired repairman from General Motors in Lordstown, Ohio. Survivors include his wife of...
Sandra L (Luedtke) Phillips
Jan 30, 2025
Sandra L. Phillips, 87 of Shalersville, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025 at her home with her family by her side. On February 16, 1937, she was born in Merrill, Wisconsin to the late Frank and Lorraine (Karau) Luedtke. Sandra has lived in Portage County since 1944 and in Shalersville since 1964. She was a member of the Calico...
Donna L. (Pifer) Howell
Jan 26, 2025
Donna L Howell, 78 of Streetsboro, passed away on Sunday January 26, 2025, peacefully at home. Born June 8,1946 in Cumberland, Maryland. Living in Streetsboro most of her life, she enjoyed being a homemaker to her children, Scott (Diana) Howell, Thomas (Chris) Howell, Michell (Erick) Chapman, William (Tiffany) Howell, James F. Howell. Her (14) Grandchildren, Chaz, Darci, Jessica, Scott,...
Tyrone Hornbuckle
Jan 25, 2025
Tyrone Hornbuckle, born May 2, 1959 in Cleveland OH, beloved life partner of Jennifer Wampler, passed away of cardiac arrest at his residence in Windham, OH January 25, 2025.
Tyrone grew up in Mesopotamia, OH and attended North Bloomfield High School, where he became a gifted musician and singer, with deep ties to the community. He was...
Brenda G. (Blair) Rowe
Jan 23, 2025
Brenda G. Rowe 76 of Ravenna passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Aurora Manor in Aurora, Ohio. She was born November 13, 1948 in Logan, WV to the late Palmer and Inez (Trent) Blair. Brenda worked as an administrative assistant doing ambulance billing. Survivors include her son Raymond Rowe, grandson Braden Moreno, a cousin Linda Mullins and friend...
Dale A. Daugherty
Jan 21, 2025
Dale A. Daugherty 74 of Streetsboro passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025. He was born July 18, 1950 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Howard I. and Patricia Ann (Bill) (Shively) Gelinas Daugherty. Dale was a US Marine Corp veteran and worked in sales. He was a member of the Walton Hills Church of Christ and had a passion...
Monica Lynn (Keller) Hilliard
Jan 20, 2025
Monica Lynn Hilliard, 52, passed away on January 20, 2025. Monica was an avid runner who found joy in running half marathons. She was deeply devoted to her family and was known to many as “Aunt Momo,” a name that reflected her warm and loving spirit. She was an inspiration to everyone, and taught the many who knew her...
Shurdon L. Groves
Jan 17, 2025
Shurdon L. Groves, 80 of Ravenna, passed away Friday January 17, 2024 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, Ohio. He was born in Sutton, WVA on June 15, 1944 to Genevieve Groves. Living in Ravenna most of his life, he retired from Automated Packaging in Streetsboro as a machinist. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
James H. "Papa" Wise
Jan 17, 2025
James "Papa" Wise April 28, 1924 – January 17, 2025
James Wise, lovingly known as "Papa" to his family and friends, passed away peacefully at the age of 100 on January 17, 2025, at Vista Veranda in Ravenna, Ohio. Born on April 28, 1924, in Akron, Ohio, James lived a remarkable life filled with love, dedication, and...
Phyllis Joan Cettomai
Jan 16, 2025
Phyllis Joan Cettomai, 78, of Rootstown, passed away Thursday January 16, 2025 at her home in Rootstown. On May 13, 1946, Phyllis was born in Boston, Massachusetts to the late Lodovico Nelo and Katherine Marie (Maurer) Cettomai. Phyllis has lived in Rootstown most of her life and was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Ravenna, Ohio. Phyllis spent...
Phyllis Jean Griffith
Jan 15, 2025
Phyllis Jean Griffith, 87, of Rootstown, went to be with the Lord peacefully January 15, 2025.
On March 5, 1937 she was born in Elk Lick, PA, to the late Austin C. and M. Elaine (Hersh) Hutzel.
Living in Rootstown most of her life, Phyllis worked at Porky Pigs grocery store, she was a member...
Albert M. Albaugh
Jan 13, 2025
Albert M. Albaugh 81 of Streetsboro passed away Monday, January 13, 2025 at his residence. He was born December 18, 1943 in San Antonio, Texas to Albert M. and Elvira R. (Steele) Albaugh. Albert had attended Faith Baptist Church in Streetsboro and had worked as a cook. Survivors include his brothers John J. Deely and Michael L. Albaugh. He...
Alice (Garro) Giorgio
Jan 13, 2025
Alice Giorgio, of Ravenna, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025 at Vista Veranda in Ravenna. Alice was born on May 24, 1929 in Ravenna, Ohio to Italian immigrants, the late Santo and Maria (Flaminio) Garro. A lifetime resident of Ravenna, she grew up on Meridian St., an Italian neighborhood, nicknamed “macaroni hill” because of its Italian heritage. Alice...
Norma Jean Ellis
Jan 12, 2025
Norma Jean Ellis, a loving wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother and great grandmother, and loyal friend passed away on January 12, 2025 at the age of 77. Born May 2, 1947, Norma is survived by her loving husband Richard Ellis of 40 years, daughter Angela McMasters, son Zteven Ellis, daughter-in-law Mary Ellis, her grandchildren Isabella Ellis, Adalynn Ellis, Alissa...
Patricia Miner
Jan 11, 2025
Patricia Miner 89 of Kent, formerly of Edinburg, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Danbury of Tallmadge. She was born May 12, 1935 to William F. and Flo E. (Titus) Miner. Patricia was a member of Edinburg United Church, a 1953 graduate from Southeast High School and had worked at Kent State University and retired from Evenflo in...
Anthony Ray "Andy" Stutler
Jan 10, 2025
Anthony Ray Stutler “Andy” 63 of Ravenna, OH died peacefully Friday, January 10, 2025. He was born May 28, 1961 in Weston, WV to Everett and Effie Lou Stutler. Andy worked at Ravenna Tire for over 23 years before retiring. Anyone that has met Andy will remember his great kindness and “UNIQUE” personality - known as the king of...
Charles J. "Chuck" Kocisko
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,...
Arthur Prejna
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...
Diana Jean (Sapp) Moore
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...
Anthony Parks
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....
