Obituary Listing

Sep 10, 2018

Paisley Rae-Gene Vanek

12-21-14 to 9-10-18

To my daughter, my baby girl and my sunshine.  You were taken from us to soon and I dont know why.  My days are sad and long and the sun dont seem to shine as bright anymore.  I need you to help your mommy, brother and me to get...

Sep 9, 2018

Helen L. Kehres 94 of Palmyra died Sunday, September 9, 2018 at her home. She was born July 14, 1924 in Deerfield Township to Harold and Isabel (Wilson) Lewis. Helen graduated from Palmyra High School in 1942, was a member of the Deerfield Friends Church and retired from GE in Ravenna where she was an inspector.  Helen, like many...

Sep 8, 2018

Margaret A. Burger. 86 of Ravenna passed away Saturday September 8, 2018 at her home with her family by her side.  She was born April 16, 1932 in Ravenna to the late Adam and Bertha Grabowski.  Margaret loved to bake and crochet.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her  Husband Michael John Burger, her...

Sep 7, 2018

Patricia "Pat" Postlethwaite, 91, of Ravenna, passed away on September 7. She was born in Belfast, Ireland on April 20, 1927 to the late Samuel and Mary (Davis) Crozier.  Upon marrying the love of her life, Paul, the couple moved to London. There she served with the St. John Ambulatory Unit during the bombings of World War II. After...

Sep 6, 2018

Sebastian J. "Bib" Barber, 94 of Streetsboro and formerly of Ravenna, passed away Thursday September 6, 2018 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, Ohio.  He was born June 22, 1924 in Ravenna , Ohio to the late Frank and Bessie (Tilenni) Barber.  Bib lived in Ravenna most of his life, graduated from Ravenna High School 1942.  Survivors include...

Sep 6, 2018

Sebastian J. "Bib" Barber, 94 of Streetsboro and formerly of Ravenna, passed away Thursday September 6, 2018 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, Ohio.  He was born June 22, 1924 in Ravenna , Ohio to the late Frank and Bessie (Tilenni) Barber.  Bib lived in Ravenna most of his life, graduated from Ravenna High School 1942.  Survivors include...

Sep 5, 2018

Jean Schlegelmilch, 73 of Ravenna, died and entered into Heaven Wed., Sept. 5, 2018.  She was born Aug. 9, 1945 to Roy and Evelyn (Bishop) Schlegelmilch. Jean worked for the Condar Company. Survivors include siblings Judy Bruey, Dave Schlegelmilch, and Ron Schlegelmilch, niece Mary Jo Fleishman (Scott), nephews Dale Coontz and Mike Coontz and very loved great nieces and...

Sep 5, 2018

Evelyn M. Kostal, 75 of Ravenna passed away Wednesday September 5, 2018 at the Woodlands Health and Rehab Center in Ravenna, Ohio.  She was born September 19, 1942 in Philadelphia, PA.  She has been a Ravenna resident since 1995 and enjoyed horseback riding and camping.  Survivors include her husband David Kostal, her children Jerry (Maria) Snider, John Carney, Evelyn...

Sep 5, 2018

Glen Carlisle Mathena entered his eternal rest on Wednesday, September 5, 2018, where he is reunited with his Savior and beloved wife Ann of 66 years. Glen was born July 4, 1934, in Kent, Ohio to the late Foster and Viola Mathena. Glen was a machinist, photographer, woodworker, and locksmith. He lived most of his life in Kent and...

Sep 4, 2018

Lewis (Cork) Shafer, 88, of Ravenna. passed away at UH Portage Medical Center surrounded by his family on September 4, 2018.  He was born on May 21, 1930.  He retired from Ford Motor Company in Walton Hills.  Also, he drove trucks for Gallagher Lumber Company in Mantua.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Marie.  He is survived...

Sep 2, 2018

Shawna J. Davis, 60 of Streetsboro passed away Sunday Septepmber 2, 2018 at University Hospitals in Clevelnd, Ohio.  She was born August 14, 1958 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Robbie and Betty (Cook) Warner.  Shawna has been a Steetsboro resident most of her life and enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.  Survivors include her husband...

Sep 2, 2018

Eathel R. Dean 83 of Ravenna died Sunday, September  2, 2018 at his home.  He was born July 17, 1935 in Clay Co., WV to Ernest and Carshul (Willey) Dean. Eathel helped build and was a member of the Blackhorse Baptist Church. He was a foundry worker for A.C. Williams in Ravenna. Survivors include his wife of 63 years...

Sep 1, 2018

Ruth E. Goodyear 94 of Newton Falls, formerly of Ravenna, passed away  Saturday, September 1, 2018 at St. Joseph Hospital in Warren. She was born April 8, 1924 in Ravenna, Ohio to the late  Edward and Violet (McClure) Cook.  Ruth was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Newton Falls and had worked as a secretary. Survivors include...

Aug 28, 2018

Arthur J. "Art" Fesemyer, 92, of Ravenna died Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at his home. He was born December 28, 1925, in Donora, PA to Arthur H. and Jessie C. (Gates) Fesemyer. Art has lived in Ravenna since 1946, received a B.S. and M.S. from Kent State University, an M.S. from University of Pittsburgh, and a football scholarship from...

Aug 24, 2018

Vincent "Joe" Cruikshank, 89 of Ravenna passed away Friday August 24, 2018 at his home with his family by his side.  He was born December 29, 1929 in Weaver, WVA to the late Dolph and Mary (Ramono) Cruikshank.  Joe has lived in Ravenna since 1951 and retired in 2007 from the White Rubber Company.  He was a member of...

Aug 23, 2018

Please place in Friday's paper.  Thanks Brad Florence Marie Ruehr, 83 of Shalersville passed away Thursday August 23, 2018 at her home.  She was born in Shalersville, Ohio on November 14, 1934 to the late Frank W. and Florence M. (Toth) Ruehr.  Florence has been a lifelong Shalersville Twp. resident and was the owner of Shalersville Florist for many...

Aug 19, 2018

Roger A. Wilson 74 of Randolph died Sunday, August 19, 2018 at his home. He was born August 29, 1943 in Akron, Ohio to David E. and Helen E. (Boyce) Wilson-Arnes. Roger was a bricklayer for Bucky Ahrens, Inc. and Kintz Construction. He was a member of the Bricklayers Local Union #7, loved to restore garden tractors, gardening and...

Aug 18, 2018

Lee Mark Upshaw, 62 of Ravenna passed away  Saturday, August 18, 2018 at his home. He was born February 20, 1956 in Columbus, GA to Jounis and Carolyn Upshaw (Colbert). Siblings include Donald Upshaw, Cynthea Upsahw-Jones, and Sylvester Upshaw. He was also survived by his wife Valencia Upshaw (Howard) of 30 years. The two of them attended the Streetsboro...

Aug 18, 2018

Helen H. Boone 93 of Ravenna died peacefully Saturday, August 18, 2018 at her home. She was born September 22, 1924 in Georgetown, PA the fifth of six children on the family dairy farm to Leonard B. and Jesse (Quigley) Hobbs. Helen was a 50 year member of the Poland Presbyterian Church and was currently a member of the...

Aug 18, 2018

Randy A. Butner 34 of Ravenna died Saturday, August 18, 2018. He was born August 25, 1983 in Akron, Ohio to Randy A. and Teresa (Shaver) Butner. Randy had worked as a custodian for Seal Master. Survivors include his mother Teresa (Mark) Butner-Griffiths and his children Torrie Butner and Logan Butner. Cremation has taken place, a private family memorial...