Obituary Listing

Feb 18, 2018

Edgar William Maurer 95 of Ravenna died Sunday, February 18, 2018. He was born September 23, 1922 in Cleveland, Ohio to Edgar W. and Frances R. WeyGandt. Mr. Maurer was a US Marine Corps veteran serving in World War II and the Korean War and worked as a mechanical engineer for Davey Compressor, Davey Tree and Loopco and enjoyed...

Feb 17, 2018

Martha H. Budd, age 67 of Ravenna, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2018, at home after a courageous 17 month battle with cancer. She was born February 8, 1951 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Michael A. and Hedwig (Brhel) Kan. Martha is survived by her best friend and husband of 43 years, David O. Budd, her beloved son...

Feb 16, 2018

David B. Smith, age 83 of Streetsboro,  formerly of Aurora passed away on February 16, 2018. David was born on November 16, 1934 in  Logan, WV to the late Leonard and Ida Smith. David worked as a machinist for Bird Electronic Inc. He is survived by his loving wife Velva Smith, and by their children; Sharon (Gerald P.) Skarl,...

Feb 13, 2018

Nicholas R. Cheselka 103 of Streetsboro, formerly of Solon, died Tuesday, February 13, 2018. He was born October 15, 1914 in Filbert, PA to Michael and Anna (Rivovich) Cheselka. Nicholas was a US Army veteran of WWII, member of St. Joan of Arc Church, a 1933 graduate of East Tech and was a foreman for Perfection Stove. Survivors include...

Feb 11, 2018

Betty Damron passed on February 11, 2018. Born May 30, 1928 to William and Rita Bailey in Reedsville, OH. The world lost a "beam of sunshine", and a delightful imp. She had a heart of gold and always did things her way. If she was your friend, she would do anything for you. She loved her cozy home and...

Feb 11, 2018

Robert L. Russo 85 of Streetsboro died Sunday, February 11, 2018. He was born August 11, 1932 in Uniontown, PA to Pierney and Marion (Fiffik) Russo. Mr. Russo was a US Army veteran and worked at Great Lakes Fence. Survivors include his wife of 62 years Elizabeth (Rider), children Rock Anthony Russo and Robin Russo Musil, 3 grandchildren, 3...

Feb 11, 2018

Diana Theresa Garrett 84 of Ravenna died Sunday, February 11, 2018. She was born February 18,1933 in Ravenna to Antonio and Thomasina (Sgaraglino) Chiappone. Diana worked as an inspector for the GE Lamp Plant and at the Bakery for Giant Eagle. She was a baker of bread, lover of dogs, grower of flowers and giver of smiles. Survivors include...

Feb 7, 2018

Marilyn Ruth Ferguson, age 89, passed away on February 7, 2018. Marilyn was born on September 27, 1928 in Ravenna, OH to the late George and Margaret Ferguson. She worked for GE in both Warren and Ravenna as a machine operator for 43 years. Marilyn was a member of 1st Church of the Nazarene in Ravenna. She is survived...

Feb 5, 2018

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...

Feb 1, 2018

Robert E. Comely 31 of Rootstown died Thursday, February 1,  2018. He was born August 5, 1986 in Akron, Ohio to Robert L. and Starlene (Schroeder) Comely. Robert was a hugh Coca-cola fan and loved spending time on facebook. He was preceded in death by his father Robert L. Comely. Survivors include his mother Starlene "Star" Comely, brothers John...

Jan 30, 2018

Nancy Lee Pease, 77, of Ravenna passed away Tuesday January 30, 2018 at her home with her family by her side. She was born January 19, 1941 in Akron, Ohio to the late William Frederick James and Norma Edith (Brake) Clark. She has lived in Ravenna the past 16 years and was formerly of Akron.  She was a long...

Jan 23, 2018

Albert H. Wenzel

Albert H. Wenzel, 90, of Streetsboro, died Tuesday, January 23, 2018, concluding what his family considers to have been a wonderful life.Albert was born March 5, 1927, in Meadville, Pa., the son of Harold Wenzel and Eva Holbrook Wenzel. His parents, his sister, Virginia Walton, and his brother, Franklin Wenzel, died before him. He...

Jan 22, 2018

F. David Common

Francis David Common, 76 of Rootstown passed away  Monday January 22, 2018 at his home with his family by his side.  He was born April 13, 1941 in Alliance, Ohio to the late Nicholas and Marie (Ierovante) Common.  Mr. Common has lived in Rootstown most of his life and was formerly of Alliance, Ohio.   ...

Jan 22, 2018

Rosemary F. Bayley Smith, 97, of Ravenna passed away Monday January 22, 2018 at her home.  She was born May 1, 1920 in Ravenna to the late Charles and Kathryn (Wonn) Ford.  Rosemary  has lived in Ravenna most of her life and retired from the Norton Company which is now St. Gobain.  She attended the Ravenna Senior Center and...

Jan 20, 2018

Ronald D. Wince 68 of Streetsboro died Saturday, January 20, 2018. He was born November 23, 1949 in Ravenna, Ohio to Herman and Alice (VanInWagen) Wince. Ron was a US Army veteran and had retired from Holland Motor Freight where he was a truck driver. He was the beloved husband of 49 years to Linda (McCutcheon), hero to his...

Jan 17, 2018

Ralph Harold Peugh went to be with his Lord and beloved wife, Leona, on 17 Jan 2018.   Ralph was born 25 Feb 1930 in Cleveland, Ohio to Orville H. & Grace E. (Doane) Peugh.  He attended school in Cleveland and served in the Army during the Korean War.  He married his only sweetheart, Leona N. Pitcher on 17 Apr...

Jan 15, 2018

Donald R. Bradley 90 of Cuyahoga Falls, formerly of Ravenna, went to be with the Lord, Monday, January 15, 2018. He was born March 5, 1927 in Scottdale, PA to Cecil Reed and Helen Mildred (Laughrey) Bradley. Donald was a US Navy veteran of WWII and worked in advertising as a commercial artist. He and his wife owned Studio...

Jan 15, 2018

Carl R. McDaniel 90 of Ravenna died Monday, January 15, 2018 at his home. He was born June 21, 1927 in Cleveland, Ohio to Upton E. and Thelma V. (Smith) McDaniel. Carl was a US Navy veteran of WWII. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, self-employed Insurance salesman and drove bus for Ravenna Schools. Carl was an...

Jan 15, 2018

Joy L. Anderson, 63 of Kent passed away Monday January 15, 2018 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, Ohio.  She was born January 21, 1954 in Coldwater, Ohio to Jerry and Shirley (James ) Hemmelgarn.  Mrs. Anderson has lived in Kent most of her life and had worked for the Record Courier as a secretary.  In addition  to...

Jan 10, 2018

John H. Wisniewski, 96 of Ravenna passed away Wednesday January 10, 2018 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, Ohio.  He was born February 13, 1921 in Rock Creek, Ohio to the late Francis and Caroline (Glowacki) Wisniewski.  John has lived in Ravenna the past 18 years and was formerly of Garfield Hts., Ohio where he was a crossing...