Obituary Listing

Oct 12, 2017

Wayne  Williams 79 of Deerfield passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2017 after a long courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was born August 30, 1938 in Wilhoit, Kentucky yo Leige and Allie Williams and was the youngest of 10 children. Wayne proudly served 4 years in the Navy and his fondest memory was meeting Elvis Presley. He worshiped...

Oct 11, 2017

Kathy (Rhoda) Schell, age 75 of Miami Township, passed away on October 11, 2017. Kathy was born on January 6, 1942 in Jackson, Ohio to the late Betty Hall. Kathy graduated from Wilbur Wright High School. She volunteered at Bus Stop Bingo and at the Developmental Center for Handicapped Children for many years. She is survived by her loving...

Oct 10, 2017

Paitynn Kennedy Tipton

passed away at Akron Children's Hospital on Oct 10, 2017,, after a month long struggle with cancer.    She was born on Jan 10, 2012 at MUSC in Charleston, SC.  After birth Paitynn was diagnosed with Edward's Syndrome (Trisomy 18).  Paitynn's family was told to take her home and enjoy the time.   After a year...

Oct 10, 2017

Thomas A. Reynolds 75 of Ravenna died Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 28, 1942 in Rural, KY to Tottie and Kathleen (Morris) Lee. Thomas worked as a drywall finisher for McCaskill Drywall and enjoyed family time, guns, Harley riding and watching western shows and movies. He also enjoyed...

Oct 7, 2017

Willard M. Meloy, 86, of Brimfield went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at Altercare in Brimfield. He was born July 25, 1931 in Ravenna to Clarence and Leona (Mellon) Meloy. Willard was a U.S. Army veteran, member of the Full Gospel Tabernacle, and worked as a foreman for Highway Products. Survivors include his...

Oct 6, 2017

Catherine M. "Theiss-Jones" Ford, 72 of Brimfield passed away suddenly Friday October 6, 2017 at her home with her family by her side.  She was born October 14, 1944 in Bellaire, Ohio to the late William Theiss and Betty (Feetterers) Branstein.  She has lived in Brimfield the past 50 years  after graduating from Ravenna High School in 1962.  Catherine...

Oct 6, 2017

Eric T. "Little Eric" Proctor 16 of Kent passed away on Friday, October 6, 2017. He was born July 12, 2001 in Ravenna to Eric N. and Lisa A. (Weber) Proctor. Eric was a student at Kent Roosevelt High School and enjoyed hunting, fishing and hanging out with family and friends. Survivors include his parents, siblings Alexandra Taylor and...

Oct 4, 2017

Catherine "Lustritz" Loney , 98, of Ravenna passed away Wednesday October 4, 2017 at Altercare of Brimfield.  She was born June 24, 1919 in Vivian, WVA to the late Anton and Annie (Moscoe) Lustritz.  Mrs. Loney has lived in Ravenna since 1933 and retired in 1986 from the Oak Rubber Company.  She enjoyed crocheting and doing crossword and jigsaw...

Oct 4, 2017

Iris R. Suchy, 77 of Aurora passed away Wednesday October 4, 2017 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, Ohio.  She was born February 21, 1940 in Wayne, WVA to the late Golden and Zelda Maynard.  Mrs. Suchy has lived in Aurora the past two years and had spent most of her life in Streetsboro.  She had worked as...

Oct 3, 2017

Bonnie J. Klusty 44 formerly of Rootstown, passed away  unexpectedly on Tuesday October 3, 2017 at Riverside Hospital in  Columbus, Ohio.  She was born March 29, 1973 in Barberton, Ohio to the late Eugene and Peggy (Begley) Prater.  She has just moved to Lower Salem after living in Rootstown.  Her passion for taking care of the elderly led her...

Oct 2, 2017

Richard D. Welsh, age 60 of Bedford Heights, passed away on October 2, 2017. Richard was born on July 15, 1957 in Northfield, OH to the late Robert and Evangeline Welsh. He worked for many years for Seaway Foods in their shipping and receiving department.  He is survived by his sons Jason Welsh and Andrew Welsh. His memory is...

Oct 1, 2017

John G. Buchkoski 73 of Ravenna, formerly of Twinsburg, died Sunday, October 1, 2017. He was born October 7, 1943 in Carl, PA to George and Mary (Hamman) Buchkoski. John worked for the City of Twinsburg Road Department, enjoyed playing bingo, fishing and listening to country western music. Survivors include his children April Buchkoski of Streetsboro, Chardenia Wiley of...

Oct 1, 2017

Barbara L. Brown 64 of Edinburg died Sunday, October 1, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 27, 1953 in Akron, Ohio to William and Cecelia (Fenwick) Conner. Barbara was a member of the Palmyra United Methodist Church and worked as a legal secretary. Survivors include her husband of 44 years Timothy Brown,...

Oct 1, 2017

Robert "Bob" C. Gauss, age 74 of Aurora, OH passed away on October 1, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born on August 18, 1943 in Jackson, Michigan to the late Carl and Arlene (nee Lyons) Gauss. Bob attended both Michigan State University and Loyola University. He worked as a MRI research engineer for Phillips medical many...

Sep 30, 2017

Rose M. DeLong who celebrated her 98th birthday in June passed away on September 30, 2017.  She was a dedicated mother and loved her family.  She was a lifelong resident of Ravenna Ohio, and devoted member of Immaculate Conception Parish.  Rose worked for both Ravenna High School and Kent State University for many years.  Preceded in death by her...

Sep 29, 2017

Daniel C. Smosny 51 of Streetsboro died Friday, September 29, 2017. He was born May 14, 1966 in Cleveland, Ohio to Leonard P. and Mildred R. (Horvath) Smosny. Daniel was a salvage yard manager and an active volunteer for the Summit County Humane Society. Survivors include his sons Daniel Smosny II and Travis Smosny, siblings Leonard Smosny, Kathy Smosny,...

Sep 29, 2017

Glenda Emily Ney 85, of Rootstown passed away Friday, September 29, 2017 in Centerville, Ohio after a short and courageous battle with lung cancer. She was born February 7, 1932 in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania to David and Mary (Patterson) Ulbrich. Glenda graduated from East Palestine High School in Ohio and trained as a hair stylist. She retired from Oak...

Sep 25, 2017

Franklin Dotson Twyman, 81, of Streetsboro passed peacefully Monday, September 25, 2017. He was born January 10, 1936 in Elizabeth, WV to Henry and Lorraine (Post) Twyman. Franklin was an iron worker for over 20 years and a member of Local 17 for 60 years.  He was an MP in the US Army. An avid fisherman and hunter, he...

Sep 24, 2017

Ann Esther Molnar, age 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 23, 2017 convalescing after complications from an injury and illness.   She was born October 21, 1927, in Akron, Ohio to Anna (Kunchak) Buso.  She graduated from Suffield High School in 1946.  She worked for 35 years at Robinson Memorial Hospital, retiring in 1988.  Ann was a lifelong resident...

Sep 22, 2017

Dennis C. Sell 84 of Streetsboro passed away Friday September 22, 2017  at Aurora Manor Nursing Home.  He was born July 9, 1933 in Corsica, PA to the late Josiah J. and Blanche E. (Coulter) Sell.  Mr. Sell has  lived in Streetsboro since 2003 and was formerly of Massillon, Ohio .  He was a retired truck driver from Continental...