Obituary Listing

Oct 16, 2017

Donald J. Clare, age 55 of Rootstown, went on his final road trip on October 16, 2017. Don was born on February 23, 1962 in San Bernardino, CA to Franklin and Lucille Clare. Don was an avid motorcycle enthuist, he enjoyed road trips on his Harley, but most of all he loved spending time with his family. He is...

Oct 16, 2017

Arron M. Winters 39 of Streetsboro passed away  Monday October 16, 2017 at his home.  He was born November 5, 1977 in Ravenna, Ohio to Michael and Theresa (Stryzzny) Winters.  Arron has been a lifelong Streetsboro resident and was self-employed painter.  He had worked for ten years at Laurel Lake in Hudson.  He was a member and former president...

Oct 15, 2017

James R. Boyle, Jr. 78 of Randolph Twp.  passed away Sunday October 15, 2017 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, Ohio.   James was born October 15, 1939 in Brady Lake, Ohio to the late James R. and Marcella (Diss) Boyle, Sr.  Jim was a lifelong Portage County residence and had retired from AC Williams  Company.  He was a...

Oct 12, 2017

William "Billy" Alldredge, 67, went home to be with the Lord on October 12, 2017. He was born October 8, 1950 to Leonard (deceased) and Gloria (Smith) Alldredge of Rootstown. Billy was a 1969 graduate of Rootstown High School and had been employed at Harcourt Manufacturing until his retirement. He enjoyed tinkering with computers, spending time  with family and...

Oct 12, 2017

Maria Herczog Gulyas of Streetsboro, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly in the early morning hours of October 12, 2017 at Akron General Hospital. She is preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Josef Gulyas, her granddaughter Ashley Gulyas, and by her sister Terez Solarik. She is survived by her children John (Sharon) Herczog, Maria (Jamal) Mahmood,...

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...