Obituary Listing

Feb 21, 2018

Christie L. Brock 45 of Ravenna passed away Wednesday February 21, 2018 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna.  She was born August 17, 1972 in Ravenna, Ohio to Lee Funk and Judy (Doran) Funk-Bailey.  Christie has lived in Ravenna  most of her life but at one time she lived in Bedford Heights for 17 years.  Survivors include her...

Feb 19, 2018

Jim "Jimbug" Vargo, 58 years of age, passed away Monday, February 19, 2018 at home in Streetsboro, following a 3 year battle with cancer. The first born son of James P. Vargo, deceased, and Peg Vargo, he was born in Ravenna, Ohio March 9, 1959 and was a lifelong resident of the Streetsboro area and often said "it's where...

Feb 19, 2018

Maria (Katsaras) Count, age  75 of Aurora, passed away on February 19, 2018 in the comfort of her own home. Maria was born on October 2, 1942 in Koas, Greece to the Late John and Irene Katsaras. Maria came from a family of 7 children who grew up in Rodos, Greece. She later married and immigarted to  America. Maria...

Feb 19, 2018

Walter "Chuck"  Lee McDaniel Jr, age 67 of Streetsboro, passed away February 19, 2018 in the comfort of his own home. Chuck was born on July 11, 1950 in Beckley, WV to the late Walter Lee Sr and Jeanette McDaniel. Chuck was a truck driver for most of his career, and a member of St. Joan Church in Streetsboro....

Feb 18, 2018

Eric N. Proctor 44 of Kent died Sunday, February 18, 2018. He was born April 5, 1973 in Ravenna to Charles E. and Margaret A. (Newman) Proctor. Eric worked an installer in the HVAC industry. Survivors include his father Charles Proctor, wife Lisa Ann (Weber), children Alexandra Taylor and Jacob Proctor, grandchildren Caleb and Jackson, siblings Chuck Proctor, Elizabeth...

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...