Obituary Listing

Jun 4, 2017

Jospeh A. Zayak, Jr. 77, of Ravenna, passed away suddenly on Sunday June 3, 2017 at his residence.  He was born April 20, 1940 in harrisburg, PA to the late Joseph A. and Lillian (Huber) Zayak, Sr.  Joe has lived in Ravenna most of his life and  was a retired bricklayer working for Local 368 out of Akron.  He...

Jun 3, 2017

Tim Patrick Garner 56 of Rootstown died Saturday, June 3, 2017. He was born March 4, 1961 in Caribou, Maine to Mark and Wanda (Hills) Garner. Tim retired from Kent Elastomers where he was the Executive Director of Extrusion Operations. Survivors include his father Mark (Becky) Garner of Shreveport, LA, mother Wanda Garner of Houston, TX, children Rachelle Garner...

Jun 2, 2017

Betty J. Devine, age 94, of Florida formerly  of Kent passed away on June 2, 2017. Betty was born on August 1, 1923 to the late Marcus and Martha Yonker. She was preceded in death, by her loving husband Elwood "Woody" Devine, her daughter Julie Ann Memmer, and  her brothers Francis, Donald, Leland, and Dale Yonker.  She is survived...

May 29, 2017

Steven Mohler, age 24, of Kent passed away unexpectedly on May 29. He was born February 16, 1993.  Steven graduated from Kent Schools in 2012 where he played football, ran track, and was a beast on the wrestling mat. He was employed at the Ultimate Wash and Goodwill, both in Streetsboro. His most recent love is his Mustang convertible...

May 26, 2017

Charles W. Eisele, was born to Herbert and Grace (Mindling) Eisele on the Mindling family farm in West Twp, Ohio and died peacefully at his home in Shalersville on May 26, 2017 surrounded by love. After losing his Dad at a young age his mother married GB (Jerry) Ellis who was a very loving father to him.  A Marine...

May 24, 2017

After a long battle, Joseph A. DiGrino Jr. 38 of Streetsboro went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. He was born August 12, 1978 in Ravenna to Joseph A. DiGrino, Sr. and Carol Lee (Fergerson). Joe had worked at R & T Fence in Streetsboro. Survivors include his father Joseph A. (fiancee' Jennifer Loretto) DiGrino,...

May 24, 2017

James D. Gaines 79 of Mantua died Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at his residence. He was born May 1, 1938 in Alvy, WV to Arlie and Nellie (Butler) Gaines. Jim was a tow truck driver for Menards Towing and enjoyed stock car races, fishing and gardening. He is survived by his daughters Melodie (Rick) Felter of New Matamoras and...

May 24, 2017

Charles E. Wahl 68 of Ravenna went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday May 24, 2017 at Akron General Hospital with his family by his side.  He was born December 14, 1948 in Dallas, Texas to  Jacob Wahl and Marian (Megrail ) Wahl.  Charles has lived in Ravenna since 1980 when he married his beloved wife Deborah...

May 21, 2017

William H. Kraus, 82, of Deerfield Township died May 21, 2017.  Born in Cleveland, he had been a Medina County resident for 22 years.  He graduated from Baldwin-Wallace College in 1966 and was a Chartered Financial Analyst.  Mr. Kraus was a retired Vice President of Key Corp, where he worked for 41 years.  He was also a US Army...

May 21, 2017

Jerry N. Stuver

Sept. 20, 1929 – May 21, 2017

(Ravenna, OH) Jerry passed away May 21 after a long illness.  He was born in Wadsworth, OH to Arthur and Olive (Kunkler) Stuver. The youngest of six children, he was preceded in death by sisters, Wilma (Lower), Donna (Kane), Doris (Alderfer) and Faye (Ebert), as...

May 20, 2017

Andrew T. Scarberry 28 of Ravenna passed away Saturday May 20, 2017 at the Cleveland Clinic following a long battle with liver failure.  He was born January 29, 1989 in Ravenna, Ohio to Bruce Scarberry and Debra (Snyder) Heffley.  Andrew graduated from Field High School and enjoyed gaming, especially Halo and putting computers together.  Survivors include his  mother Debra...

May 19, 2017

Helen Polichene, 90, cherished wife, mother and grandmother, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on May 19, 2017. Helen was born on April 4, 1927, to Mary (Mazurowski) and John Bosko in Cleveland, Ohio. She graduated from South High School and moved to Ravenna with her family. From Ravenna, she traveled daily to her job as...

May 18, 2017

Angelica Arlene Hammond, 36 ,of Ashland  passed away suddenly on Thursday May 18, 2017.  She was born August 28, 1980 in Warrensville Hts., Ohio to Jeanetta Fealkovich and Jon Parker.  Survivors include her mother Jeanetta Fealkovich, her father Jon and step mother Barbara Parker, , her children  Christopher Hammond, Breanna Hammond, Makayla Hammond, her step children Autumn  (Brent) Harned...

May 14, 2017

Shirley A. Shutt 82 of Shalersville passed away Sunday, May 14, 2017. She was born April 12, 1935 at her grandparents home in Franklin, PA. The daughter of Lawrence "Bus" and Anna (Orseno) Hovis. Shirley graduated from Franklin High School in 1953 and worked at the Manifold and Printing Company until she moved to Ohio with her late husband...

May 13, 2017

Mary Alice Dean 89, a lifelong resident of Ravenna, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017. She was born May 9, 1928 in Ravenna to the late Andrew and Martha (Gless) Evers. Mary Alice was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, a graduate of Ravenna Township High School, had worked at Twin Coach and loved her family. She enjoyed spending...

May 12, 2017

Ida Bartosh, age 87 of Streetsboro, OH passed away on May 12, 2017 in the comfort of her family. Ida was born on February 23, 1930 in New Castle, Pennsylvania to the late Herman and Hilda Friedrich. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emil Michael Bartosh,  her daughter Connie Rini,  her sister Mary Friedrich, and her brothers...

May 12, 2017

Merrellene Sprouse, 100, of Mantua died Friday, May 12, 2017, following a seven-day hospitalization.

She was born November 15, 1916 in Aurora, Ohio to Harry and Susan (Palmer) Guyette. A Mantua resident for 91 years, Merrellene graduated from Mantua Village High School in 1935. She worked at the Mantua Post Office, the Ravenna Arsenal, and the Mantua...

May 11, 2017

Jean Marie Petrozza 86 of Streetsboro, formerly of West Mifflin, PA, died Thursday, May 11, 2017. She was born November 26, 1930 in McKeesport, PA to John and Gladys M. (Sant) Bailey. She was a member of Christ the Light of the World Parish in Duquesne, PA. Survivors include her son Dr. Joseph (Lisa) Petrozza, grandchildren Anthony of Atlanta,...

May 9, 2017

Darlene Bishop went to be with her Savior Jesus on May 9, 2017. She was born on September 2, 1951 in Findlay, Ohio to the late Darwin L. Friend, Sr. and Leanna Mae (Giesey) Friend.  She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend. Darlene was a graduate of Southeast High School and went on...

May 8, 2017

Ronald J. Oddo, age 80 of Stow, OH passed away on May 8, 2017. Ronald was born on November 8, 1936 in Cleveland, OH to the late Antonio and Catherine Oddo.  He is survived by  his daughter, Gloria (Marc) Wiggins, and by his sons Ronald Oddo and Thomas Oddo. His memory is also cherished by his sister, Carmella Arra,...