Obituary Listing

Aug 16, 2016

Allen O’Neil Potts Sr., age 87, of Ravenna passed away on August 16, 2016. Allen was preceded in death by his son Gregory Potts Sr. and his granddaughter Nicole Osborne. He is survived by his beautiful bride of almost 70 years, Kathleen Potts, and their son Allen (Cynthia) Potts Jr. of Plantation, FL. He is also survived by his...

Aug 16, 2016

Doris J. Swartz 91 of Ravenna passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2016. She was born July 30, 1925 in Belleville, WV to the late Eldon C. and Mary G. (Pierce) Hale. After raising her two sons, she went to work in the cafeteria for Ravenna City Schools where she worked for 30 years. Doris couldn't go anywhere in...

Aug 14, 2016

Dennis R. Van Steenberg 45 of Ravenna, passed away Sunday August 14, 2016 at his residence.  He was born August 22, 1970 in Youngstown, Ohio to Raymond And Betty (Starcher) Van Steenberg, Sr.   Dennis has lived in Ravenna  most of his life and had worked as a construction worker.  Survivors include his mother Betty Van Steenberg, his children Brittany...

Aug 12, 2016

Eileen M. Peck (Sturdevant) 89 passed away August 12, 2016 at home.  Mrs. Peck was a resident of Rootstown the majority  of her life.  She was the daughter of the late George H. and Florence M. Sturdevant.  She graduated from Rootstown High School and Bohecker's Business College in Ravenna.  She worked at several businesses during her working career as...

Aug 11, 2016

Erin L. Cross Ralston

Erin Leslie Cross Ralston, 30 , died unexpectedly on Thursday August 11, 2016 at Akron General Hospital in Akron, Ohio.  She fought a courageous nine month battle with metastic, Stage 4 breast cancer. She died peacefully surrounded by her family and many friends.  She was born October 28, 1985, close to Halloween and...

Aug 10, 2016

On August 10, 2016,Raymond A. "Buddy" Bates, Jr. 72 of Mogadore was received into the arms of his Heavenly Father. Buddy and his wife Pastor Norma (LaCharity) Bates celebrated 45 years of marriage in March. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Jodie and Chad Holsing and two granddaughters, Savannah and Jordan of Pennsylvania and son Brian Bates...

Aug 9, 2016

Patricia B. "Patty" Stuntz, (Nee BARNARD)  60 of Mantua, passed away Tuesday August 9, 2016 at Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood, Ohio.  She was born to the late Merrill C. and Lois Ann (Schneider) Barnard on October 1, 1955 in Cleveland, Ohio.  She had worked in the healthcare profession as a STNA and has lived in the Mantua Aurora...

Aug 7, 2016

R. John Whitehead Jr. 63 of Streetsboro, formerly of Solon, died Sunday, August 7, 2016. He was born July 5, 1953 in Cleveland, Ohio to Richard John Sr. and Sally Jane (Schmunk) Whitehead. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam and Gulf Wars and was a driver for A. Duie Pyle Trucking. He was an avid bowler...

Aug 5, 2016

Dorothy M. French 90 of Columbus, formerly of Streetsboro, died Friday August 5, 2016. She was born November 30, 1925 in Plum Township, PA to William R. and Eldora (Mitchell) Harris.  She was a member of the Streetsboro United Methodist Church, the Federated Democratic Women of Portage County, the Streetsboro American Legion Aux #685 and the US Navy LST...

Aug 4, 2016

Robert S. "Bob" Heath, Jr. 73 of Rootstown,  died Thursday, August 4, 1016 following a short illness.  He was born March 13, 1943 in Wheeling, WV to Robert S. Sr. and Lucie (Sauvage) Heath. Bob graduated from Rootstown High School in 1961, worked at Gougler Industries in Kent for 33 years and retired from Brilex Industries in Youngstown in...

Aug 4, 2016

Florence "Flo" Monsour Dorsey Cheselka was born February 9, 1921 in Cleveland, Ohio. As a two pound baby she earned the name Florence for her strength and perseverance against all odds. The incredible fortitude she had as an infant has stayed with her throughout her life. Florence grew up in Brownsville, Pennsylvania later moving back to Cleveland. In Cleveland...

Aug 3, 2016

Michael Dean Wallace 53 passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at Hospice of Western Reserve. He was born November 7, 1962 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to Eulace and Julia (Mahon) Wallace. A lifetime Mantua area resident, he graduated from Crestwood High School. Michael was employed by Diggins Landscaping in Aurora. He also worked construction and he was a self-employed...

Aug 2, 2016

Danielle H. Dudas 28 of Ravenna died Tuesday, August 2, 2016. She was born December 15, 1987 in Cleveland, Ohio to Jon and Jacqueline M. (Warren) Dudas. Danielle has lived in Ravenna since 1991. Survivors include her mother Jacqueline Dudas, father Jon (Patty) Dudas, son  Devin Guardalabene, daughter Jillian Groden, sister Rachel Dudas, brother Jonathan Dudas and numerous Aunts,...

Aug 2, 2016

Jack H. Williams 82 of Streetsboro died Tuesday, August 2, 2016. He was born February 4, 1934 in Olive Hill, KY to Clyde and Vesta (Reeder) Williams. Jack has lived in Streetsboro since 1942 and was a machine operator for Moser Bag and Paper Company for 43 years. He was a member of the Golden Mike CB Club, the...

Aug 1, 2016

Henry John Hawkins 72 of Freedom Township passed away Monday, August 1, 2016. he was born November 5, 1943 in Ravenna, Ohio to Henry P. and Mary (Kincess) Hawkins. Henry was a US Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and a machinist and tool & die maker for Cantex in Aurora. He was a member of St. Ambrose Church...

Aug 1, 2016

Amelia C. Porter 74 of Streetsboro died Monday, August 1, 2016. She was born March 22, 1942 in Jacksonville, Florida to Ralph C. and Dorothy A. (King) Kennington. Amelia worked as a secretary for the business office at Robinson Memorial Hospital and had been a member of the Streetsboro Lions Club. Survivors include her husband of 32 years Delmar...

Jul 30, 2016

Scot W. Collins, Sr. 54 of Kent passed away Saturday July 30, 2016 at University Hospitals in Cleveland.  he was born October 14, 1961 Ravenna, Ohio  to the late James and Shirley (McClintock) Collins.  Mr. Collins has worked a carpenter for several  different companies.  Survivors include his children Scott (Leah) Collins, Jr. of Akron, Tasha Collins of Ravenna, Ohio...

Jul 26, 2016

Madeline Francis 91,has joined her beloved husband Frank on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 of whom she was married for 65 years.  She was born July 20, 1925 in Robins, Ohio to the late Joseph and Anna (Mehok) Dubinsky.  She has lived in Ravenna since 1945 and  during  that time she had lived in Ireland for three years. She also...

Jul 25, 2016

Rachel D. Summers, 92, of Sebring, Florida passed away on Monday July 25, 2016.  She was born on April 3, 1924 in Rosedale, WVA, the daughter of Oscar C. Dobbins and Eva Barton Dobbins.  Rachel was a press operator in a plastics factory.  She and her husband moved to Sebring in 1986 from Ravenna, Ohio.  She is survived by...

Jul 25, 2016

Charles E. Scott 79 of New Matamoras, Ohio died Monday, July 25, 2016. He was born October 17, 1936 in Rinard Mills, Ohio to Chauncey and Audrey (Griffin) Scott. Charles was a member of the Low Gap Christian Union Church in Rinard Mills, OH and the Masterson Masonic Lodge #429 in Lebanon, OH. He retired from the maintenance department...