Obituary Listing

Mar 5, 2025

Anna M. Adams 74 of Kent passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. She was born on October 26,1950 in Rogliano, Italy to Santo and Angela (Altomari) Stumpo. Anna came to the United States at a very young age and spent most of her childhood growing up in Monessen, PA.  The family moved...

Mar 2, 2025

In Loving Memory of Barbara June Papczun

June 26, 1934 – March 2, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the sudden passing of our beloved mother, Barbara June Papczun, on March 2, 2025.

Born on June 26, 1934, in Bassett, Virginia, Barbara took immense pride in her family’s heritage that traced back to...

Mar 2, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Nicholas David Markward, a beloved member of the Kent community, who left us on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the age of 40. Born on November 15, 1984, in Ravenna, Ohio, Nicholas was the cherished son of the late Guy Daniel and Veronica Marie (Fritz) Markward. Nick was an attendee at...

Mar 2, 2025

Frank E. Hanna 89 of Charlestown Township passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Altercare Post Acute Rehabilitation Center in Brimfield. He was born August 28, 1935 in Palestine, WV to Ernest and Eunice (Merrill) Hanna. Frank was a member of the Charlestown United Methodist Church, a foreman for Chrysler Corporation and was a volunteer fireman for the Charlestown...

Mar 2, 2025

Parma - Madonna Elana Esposito, 74, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Arden Courts in Parma, Ohio. She was born November 24, 1950 in Ravenna, Ohio to the late Marion and Cecilia (Mendiola) Esposito. Madonna was an active member of Immaculate Conception Church prior to her illness and was a graduate of Ravenna High School. She retired from...

Mar 1, 2025

Shirley R. Dolbow, 83 of Kent, passed away on Saturday March 1, 2024 at her son's home in Leavittsburg, Ohio.  On May 16, 1941, Shirley was born in Greenback, Tennessee to the late Charles and Ida Ruth (ford) Byrd.  She has lived in Kent most of her life and had retired from the Kent K-Mart where she worked as...

Feb 26, 2025

Lynda L. Brey, 77, of Garrettsville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at the Avenue at Aurora in Aurora, Ohio where she has been a resident for the last 5 years.  During her stay at the Avenue, she found joy in the simple moments, whether it was her competitive spirit at bingo trying...

Feb 26, 2025

Charles Ira Keele, 92, of Ravenna, Ohio, went to be with Jesus on February 26, 2025. Charles was born in Hickory Hills, Illinois, on February 13, 1933, to Alvin and Dora (Greenwalt) Keele. Charles Keele was a devoted Christian and a loving husband, father of six children, grandfather of eleven grandchildren, and great-grandfather of twenty-two great-grandchildren. Charles met the...

Feb 25, 2025

Rurh Ann Bowland, 77, of Ravenna, passed away Tuesday February 25, 2025 at the Woodlands Health and Rehab in Ravenna, Ohio.  Being a lifelong Ravenna resident, Ruth Ann was born in Ravenna on June 5, 1947 to the late Glendale and Virginia (Hefner) Bradfiled. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Michael Charles...

Feb 25, 2025

Nola C. Finch, 87 of Rootstown, passed away Tuesday February 25, 2025 at the UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna.  On July 28, 1937, Nola was born in Shalersville, Ohio to the late Gerald and Aubrey (Horner) Stamm.  Living in Rootstown all her life, Mrs. Finch has worked for the Rootstown School Systems, retiring after 30 years as a...

Feb 24, 2025

Kevin Jay Roen, 62 of Stow, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025. Kevin was born on July 21, 1962 in Ravenna to his parents Vernon D. and Lila Jean (Hintz) Roen. He was a proud service member of the United States Airforce, serving 10 years. Kevin was also the owner of the A&W Restaurant in Kent, Ohio. He is...

Feb 23, 2025

Donna R. Sahm, 80 of Ravenna, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025. Donna was born on May 2, 1944 in Greenville, South Carolina to her late parents John Henry Moser and Mary Louise (Dureiz) Walker. She had worked as a housekeeper for the McBeth House Keeping Services. In addition to her parents, Donna was preceded in death by her...

Feb 23, 2025

Feb 23, 2025

George Randall 92 of Ravenna passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025 at his residence. He was born August 3, 1932 in Boswell, PA to Harry and Cecelia (Rubinski) Randall. George was a US Army veteran and retired from the Ford Motor Company. Survivors include his wife of 69 years Margaret (Nibert), children Margaret (Doug) Huth, George (Eleanora) Randall and...

Feb 22, 2025

Dolores J. "Dee" Polichena 92 of Kent passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Kent Ridge Senior Living. She was born February 7, 1933 in Kent, Ohio to Raymond and Ruth (Biggs) Silva. Dee was a member of Immaculate Conception Church and the former owner of the Birdie Shack Putt Putt Golf. She was preceded in death by her...

Feb 22, 2025

Linda K. Fankhauser, 77, of Ravenna, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025, at her home with her family by her side.  Linda was a lifelong resident of Portage County. She was born in Ravenna on July 27, 1947, to the late Kenneth and Mary (Nader) Liston.  Linda was a lifelong public servant.  She worked as a nurse at Robinson...

Feb 21, 2025

Irene Doris Shreffler (née Jenkins), born on February 5, 1956, in Heilbronn, Germany, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2025, in Northfield, Ohio, at the age of 69. Irene's journey was marked by her charismatic nature and wonderful sense of humor, qualities that endeared her to all who knew her. In her life, Irene was blessed with a warm...

Feb 20, 2025

Patricia J. Stephens, 75 of Edinburg, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025. She was born October 28, 1949 in Akron, Ohio to the late Ernest and Gertrude (Burgers) Mertens. Patricia was a member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Ellet and the Portage County Historical Society. She worked as a secretary for Kent State University and as...

Feb 19, 2025

Vicie Taylor Mostella of Ravenna passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, on February 19, 2025. She was born September 14, 1951 in Hurley, Virginia to Frank and Worthy Mounts. When she was 16 years old, she moved to Ravenna, Ohio where she met her first husband Luther "Sonny" Taylor. They were married in 1969 and blessed...

Feb 18, 2025

Deborah A. Cairns, 70 of Ravenna, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, Tuesday February 18, 2025. She was born on September 22, 1954 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late George and Betty (Hutton) Vanek. Deborah has lived in Ravenna most of her life and was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church. She was employed as a general...