Obituary Listing

Apr 17, 2017

Lois Jean Trinkle, age  84, of Ravenna, passed away on April 17, 2017, in the comfort of her family. Lois was born on March 29, 1933 in Jenkins, Kentucky to the late Mark and Lillie Cvetnich. In addition to her parents, Lois is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Trinkle, and by her siblings; Viola Sexton, Otis Cvetnich,...

Apr 12, 2017

On April 12, 2017 Jean Thomas entered into the fullness of the presence and the joy of the Lord. She was born in Marion, Ohio on July 9, 1924 to William C. and Ethel F. Kurfis McCaulley. Her husband, M. Robert Thomas, Sr. and infant son Harry preceded her in death.

Jean made the choice early in...

Apr 10, 2017

Paula Kay Fasko 69 of Streetsboro passed away Monday April 10, 2017 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, Ohio.  She was born December 11, 1947 in Princeton, WVA to  Paul and Freda (Ray) Wimmer.  Paula was a retired bartender where she had worked at the former East Park Restaurant in Ravenna.  Survivors include  her son Travis (Jamie) Fasko...

Apr 9, 2017

Shirley J. Woljevach 82 of Stow formerly of Streetsboro passed away Sunday April 9, 2017 at Akron General Medical Center.  On October 13, 1934 she was born in Bedford, Ohio to the late Henry and Mildred (Dailey) Allen.  Shirley has lived in Streetsboro most of her life and was a member of St. Joan of Arc Church in Streetsboro. ...

Apr 8, 2017

Jeanniene  M. Lohr 84 of Ravenna passed away Saturday April 8, 2017 at the Woodlands at Robinson in Ravenna, Ohio.  She was born September 22, 1934 in Ashville, PA to the late Francis and Geraldine (Cox) Trexler and has lived in Ravenna most of her life.  She was a member of the New Testament Baptist Church in Ravenna.  Survivors...

Apr 6, 2017

Mack "Jay" Coss, Jr. 80 of Paris Twp. passed away Thursday April 6, 2017 at Akron City Hospital.  On March 11, 1937 he was born in New Freeport, PA to the late Mack and A. Myrtle (King ) Coss and has resided in Paris Twp. (Newton Falls) for the past 35 years.  He retired from the Chrysler Corporation in...

Apr 3, 2017

Martha J. Croasmun 71 of Rootstown passed away Monday April 3, 2017 at Akron General Hospital.  Born on March 11, 1946 in Akron, Ohio  to the late Harold and Catherine (Jensen) Schaffer, she has lived in Rootstown the past 24 years.  Early in her life she had worked as a stand girl for area racetracks and later became a...

Apr 2, 2017

Barbara J. Flynt, 77 a lifelong  Ravenna resident, passed away Sunday April 2, 2017 at her residence.  She was born July 23, 1939 in Ravenna to the late  George and Hazel (Wagner) Butler.  Survivors include her daughters Vera  Mays, Mary (Tim) Burge, 13 grandchildren, many great  grandchildren, one great great granddaughter, and sisters Joanne Cebulski and Nancy Mentzer.  In...

Apr 2, 2017

Shirley T. Davis-Taylor 80 of Ravenna, formerly of Streetsboro, died Sunday, April 2, 2017. She was born January 15, 1937 in Loudon County, VA to Harry J. and Alice M. (Bengres) Ashbaugh. Survivors include her children Becky Davis, Cindy Harper, Deborah Davis and Maston E. Davis, Jr, grandchildren Brenda, Teresa, Melissa, Michael, Diane, Kayla, Korey, Andrew, Brandie, Marylou and...

Apr 1, 2017

Matthew A. DeNardo, 93, a longtime resident of Ravenna, husband of Rose and father of Beth, died Saturday, April 1, 2017 at the Woodlands in Ravenna. A World War II veteran, he was born in 1923 in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, the oldest of four siblings, to Patsy and Rosa (Sabatina) DiNardo. He attended Aliquippa High School and worked at Jones...

Apr 1, 2017

Lelia M. Guy 47 of Ravenna died Saturday, April 1, 2017. She was born July 16, 1969 in Ravenna to Jerry and Rebecca (Lowe) Cole. Lelia was a Press Operator for Industrial Mold and a member of the Ravenna Eagles. Survivors include her mother Rebecca Jeffries, son Joe Anthony Guy, sisters Tammy, Cheryl and Teresa, her longtime companion Roy...

Mar 31, 2017

Naldo A. Bernardo “Pops”, age 82, of Streetsboro, entered into Heaven on Friday March 31st 2017. Naldo was born on October 14, 1934 in Colle d’Anchise,  Italy to Nicolina and Filomeno GiovanBattista  Bernardo. He moved to Cleveland, Ohio at the age of 32, where he spent 33 years before moving to Streetsboro, Ohio where he spent the past 17...

Mar 25, 2017

Roy Edward Riggar Sr., 84, died Saturday, March 25, 2017, at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. He was born May 13, 1932, to William R. Riggar and Fannie E. Swaney at Georges Township, (Fayette County) Pennsylvania. Mr. Riggar graduated on May 25, 1950, from Georges Township High School in York Run, Pa. He served with United States Army...

Mar 25, 2017

Eddy L. Long 79 of Mantua died Saturday, March 25, 2017. He was born May 9, 1937 in New Castle, VA to the late Roby C. and Elsie (Riddle) Long. Mr. Long was a US Navy veteran and had worked construction for Donley Construction in Cleveland and was a member of Local 310 and Local 404 Concrete Masons. He...

Mar 25, 2017

Lonnie "The Tin Man" Rossow 81 of Ravenna passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017 after a long battle with Alzheimers. He was born October 14, 1935 in Clarington, Ohio to Sam and Martha (Reed) Coe and he was later adopted by Charles Rossow. Lonnie moved to the Ravenna area at the age of 5 and graduated from Ravenna High...

Mar 22, 2017

Ginger L. Rotunda 60 of Ravenna passed away Wednesday March 22, 2017 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, Ohio.  She was born May 13, 1956 in Geneva, New York to the late Willis  Chilson and Beth (Andrews) Backus.  She had worked as a STNA for Home Health Care.  Survivors include her children John (Melissa) McCarthy of Miamisburg, OH,...

Mar 21, 2017

Bill Karaffa, age 67, passed away on March 21, 2017 of natural causes at his home in Twinsburg, OH.  Born on December 27, 1949 in Ravenna, OH, Bill graduated from Ravenna High School, Class of 1968, and Kent State University. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary Zavortink Karaffa.  Bill is survived by his sister,...

Mar 20, 2017

Zella I. Kester 82 of Ravenna , passed away Monday March 20, 2017 at Akron City Hospital.  She was born June 23, 1934 in Harrington Township, Illinois to the late Newton and Gladys E. (McKinney) Simmons.  Mrs. Kester retired from Craft Supply  where she had worked in the warehouse.  She was a member of God's Church in Blackhorse.  Survivors...

Mar 16, 2017

…”They shall run and not grow weary, they shall walk and not be faint”…Maryjane Hood, 78, went home to be with our Lord on March 16, 2017. Maryjane grew up in Alliance, OH, for the last 20 plus years she has resided in the senior villa in Rootstown, OH. She was an LPN and also served in the United...

Mar 16, 2017

Sheila J. Calo 69 of Streetsboro passed away Thursday March 16, 2017 at the Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood .  She was born April 21, 1947 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Robert and Eva (Geer) Jones.  Mrs. Calo has lived in Streetsboro since 1971 and was a member of St Joan of Arc Church in Streetsboro.  She leaves...