Obituary Listing

Dec 19, 2016

Wayne Henry Raber, lost his battle with lung cancer at the young age of 80. Born on November 17, 1936. He was raised and born on a dairy farm in Hartville. There were 10 siblings to help on the farm, brothers Alvin (Viola), David (Amanda), Alfred (Edna), Leroy (Barb), Verton (Sue), sisters Lydia (John) Miller, Keturah (Paul) Sommers and...

Dec 17, 2016

Peter P. Morway, 79 of Aurora, passed away Saturday December 17, 2016 at the Kensington Care Center in Aurora.  He was born August 31, 1937 in Windber, PA to the late John and Helen (Gall) Morway.  He retired from General Motors in Lordstown and was a veteran of the US Army.  Survivors include his son Dave Morway of Aurora...

Dec 16, 2016

Karen D. Hutchinson 54 of Ravenna, passed away Friday December 16, 2016 at her mother's residence with her family by her side.  She was born December 28, 1961 in Morgantown, WVA to the late Darrell Phillips and Patricia (Howell) Phillips-Browning.  Karen has  lived in Ravenna since 1964 and was a tow motor operator for the Gateway Wharehouse in Cleveland. ...

Dec 15, 2016

Deborah E. Simms -McFarland, 63, of Ravenna passed away Thursday December 15, 2016 at her residence.  She was born March 28, 1953 in Clarksburg,  West Virginia  to the late James and Geraldine (Ables) Simms, Sr.   Deborah has lived in Ravenna the past 20 years and was formerly of Kent where she graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School.  Survivors include...

Dec 12, 2016

Lanny Joseph Ilg, 19, passed away at his home in Apex, North Carolina on Monday, December 12th.  Beloved son, nephew, uncle, grandson and friend, he is survived by his father, Ken (Lisa) of Aurora, OH; mother, Patricia Hollmann of Orlando, FL; brother, Rick (Kate) of Apex, NC; Sister, Chelsea of Aurora, OH; grandparents Lanny and Carol Ilg of Tallmadge,...

Dec 8, 2016

Mary E. Shull-Locklay 80 of Randolph died Thursday, December 8, 2016. She was born July 28, 1936 in Akron, Ohio to Lester C. and Clarice (Curnow) Welch. Survivors include her daughters Christine (Dan) Hysell of Rootstown, Corinne (Mike) Haidet of Alliance and Donna (Dennis) Knox of Kentucky, 7 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and a brother Jack Welch of Akron....

Dec 6, 2016

Tammy Louise Wadsworth 57 of Ravenna died Tuesday, December 6, 2016. She was born August 7, 1959 in Ravenna to William F. Day and Thelma Hall. Tammy was a lifelong Portage County resident. Survivors include her father William Day Jr., her husband of 24 years Richard, children Jeanna (Tommy) and Brian (Cyn), grandchildren Kaylee, Addison and Chevy and brothers...

Dec 5, 2016

Bennie L. Keener 77 of Streetsboro died Monday, December 5, 2016. He was born October 28, 1939 in Whitehall, TN to Johnnie E. and Leona (Morrison) Keener. Mr. Keener worked as a machinist for Terex and GM, was a member of the U.A.W. and serviced in the US Army. Survivors include his wife of 54 years Lillian Carol (Zuponcic),...

Dec 5, 2016

Patricia Ann Woofter 79 of Ravenna, formerly of Hiram, died Monday, December 5, 2016. She was born January 14, 1937 in Grafton, WV to the late Robert D. and Ethel (Monroe) Rogers. She married Roy Woofter on July 26, 1958. Mrs. Woofter was a member of the Streetsboro Church of Christ, where she was active in the food pantry...

Dec 4, 2016

Mildred “Mid” Heaver, age 86, of Aurora went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 4, 2016. Mildred was born on January 9, 1930 to the late Dale and Margaret Myers. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter Margaret Heaver, her son Dennis Loconti, and by her grandson Matt...

Dec 4, 2016

Anthony C. "Tony" Shrewsberry 56 of Ravenna, passed away Sunday December 4, 2016 at his residence.  He was born March 9, 1960 in Ravenna, Ohio to Raymond Shrewsberry and Mary (Donlow) Shrewsberry.  Tony has been a lifelong Ravenna resident and was a member of the Ravenna Assembly of God Church.  Survivors include his father Raymond "Blackie" Shrewsberry of Cleveland,...

Dec 3, 2016

Donna K. Lemasters 79 of Diamond, passed away Saturday December 3, 2016 at her residence with her family by her side.  she was born June 15, 1937 in Rootstown, Ohio to the late John and Opal (Postlethwaite) Arnette.  Ms. Lemasters has lived in Diamond since 2006 and was formerly of Ravenna.  she had retired from Robinson Memorial Hospital where...

Dec 2, 2016

Dolores M. Justice , 81 of Stow  passed away Friday December 2, 2016 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna with her family by her side.  She was born on March 15, 1935 in Ravenna, Ohio to the late Anthony and Frances (Pizzuti) Mercury.  Dolores  has been a lifelong Ravenna resident before recently moving to Stow and had retired...

Nov 27, 2016

Paul R. Kleinhen 48 of Kent died Sunday, November 27, 2016. He was born July 16, 1968 in Tonawanda, NY to G. Frederick and Gloria J. (Krebs) Kleinhen. Paul had worked as a cook for various area restaurants. Survivors include his mother Gloria Kleinhen of Aurora, sisters Rachel Shannon of Palentine, IL and Elisabeth Harbaugh of Medina and brother...

Nov 26, 2016

Mary Elam, age 87, of Streetsboro passed away on November 26,2016. Mary was born in Wheelwright, KY on October 17, 1929 to the late Albertie and Pearlie Crisp. Mary was preceded in death by her loving husband, Russell Elam Jr. and by her son Larry Elam. She was also preceded in death by her grandsons Johnny and Franklin, great...

Nov 25, 2016

John Martin Ward 55 of Ravenna passed away Friday, November 25, 2016 after a yearlong battle with cancer. He was born October 10, 1961 in Ravenna to Robert and Corinne  (Kesser) Ward. John was an avid outdoorsman and loved camping, animals and music. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, his father Robert, sister Linda S. Renner, infant...

Nov 25, 2016

Ruth E. Wilson 80 of Streetsboro went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday November 25, 2016 at the Stow Glenn Nursing Home.  She was born September 14, 1936 in Clarksville, PA to the late Steve and Emilie (Cerek) Cromika.  Mrs. Wilson has lived in Streetsboro the past 55 years  and was a member of the...

Nov 25, 2016

Richard A. Yeager , Sr. 76 of Ravenna died Friday, November 25, 2016. He was born September 22, 1940 in Alliance to August A. and Cora E. (Cooley) Yeager. Richard worked at Walmart the past 18 years and was a dedicated employee. He was an avid Cleveland Indians fan and enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with family. Survivors...

Nov 25, 2016

Janet L. Chronoski, 75, of Streetsboro, passed away Friday, November 25, 2016, at University Hospital in Ravenna.  She was born September 20, 1941 in Indiana Pa, to the late Carl L. Smith of Cleveland and Zula Henry Smith Toy of Cowansville, Pa.

Married on December 11, 1965, Janet is survived by her loving husband of almost 51...

Nov 23, 2016

It is with a mixture of joy and sadness that the sons of Shirley A. Given announce the passing of their beloved mother. Shirley passed away at the Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Grapevine, Texas, entering into the presence of her Lord and Savior on November, 23, 2016. Shirley was born in Lisbon, Ohio on January 18,...