Obituary Listing

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,...

Nov 23, 2016

Carol E. Long 67, of Deerfield, a long time resident of Shalersville, died Wednesday, November 23, 2016. She was born February 27, 1949 in Ravenna. Carol had worked for the Kent City Schools and as a bus aide for Portage County Headstart. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert W. Fritchman and Mary K. (Mulvay). Survivors include...

Nov 22, 2016

Sister Ann Collins was born January 23, 1945 in Cleveland, Ohio. Mother went home to be with the Lord on November 22, 2016. Sister Collins accepted Christ into her life. She loved the Lord, she loved her family and she loved her friends. She is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Viola (McDonald) Williams, brothers William Rudolf,...

Nov 18, 2016

Mrs. Oneal Brent 99 of Ravenna passed away Friday November 18, 2016 at the Woodlands at Robinson in Ravenna, Ohio.  She was born March 19, 1917 in Danville, Alabama to the late Herman and Leila (Sharpley) Stover.  Mrs. Brent has lived in Ravenna  from 1948 until 1972 and spent six years in Cleveland before moving back to Ravenna  to...

Nov 15, 2016

Jo Tava Zayak 78 of Ravenna, passed away Tuesday November 15, 2016 at University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio.  She was born April 18, 1938 in Brownsville, Kentucky  to the late Rome and Angle Mae (James) Kelley.  Jo has lived in Ravenna most of her life and had worked at Andrei and Kent  Jewelry as a manager.  Survivors include her...

Nov 14, 2016

Thomas A. Duncan, Sr.  84 of Ravenna passed away Monday  November 14, 2016 at his residence with his family by his side.  He was born in Erwin, Tennessee on November 19, 1931 to the late Frank and Gertrude (Stevens) Duncan.  Mr. Duncan has lived in Ravenna most of his life and retired from  Beaver Construction where he worked as...

Nov 12, 2016

Cindy L. Oberholtzer 70 of Ravenna died Saturday, November 12, 2016. She was born January 29, 1946 in Barnesville, OH to the late Cyril and Bee Zinobia (Brown) Craig. Cindy was a nurse for Jane Francis /Altercare Nursing Home in Ravenna. Survivors include her husband of 52 years Jon Oberholtzer, sons Jon "Jack" (Tammy), Gary (Alice), Craig (Susan) and...

Nov 12, 2016

Carmella R. "Carm" Cooper 75 of Ravenna died Saturday, November 12, 2016. She was born December 2, 1940 in Ravenna to Carl and Mary (Trivelli) Pantalone. Carm was a lifelong Ravenna resident, a member of Immaculate Conception Church and was a nurse at Robinson Memorial Hospital. Survivors include her daughter Stephanie McDaniel, son Mark (Terrie) Cooper, grandchildren Marissa and...

Nov 12, 2016

Tina M. Puleo 50 of Ravenna passed away Saturday, November 12, 2016 after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born November 2, 1966 in Cleveland, Ohio to Michael Paul and June Carrol (Kirkendall) Ranallo. Tina has lived in Ravenna for the past 33 years, was a member of Immaculate Conception Church and was a Coordinator for over...

Nov 11, 2016

Rosemary L. Atkinson, age 75, of Ravenna passed away Friday November 11, 2016. She was born in Cleveland to parents William and Mae (Yenulonis) Trump. Rosemary grew up in Mantua and graduated from Crestwood High School in 1960. She was preceded in death by her parents, by her infant son Walter P. Atkinson Jr, and grandson Andrew M. Atkinson. ...

Nov 11, 2016

Marjorie Pierson, age 69, of Ravenna passed away on November 11, 2016. She was born on April 24, 1947 in Ravenna to  Floyd and Edna Ferris. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 43 years,  “Slim” Boyd M. Pierson. She is survived by her children; Patty Pierson of Ravenna, Robin Sims...

Nov 11, 2016

Faye Lewis 85 of Shalersville died Friday, November 11, 2016. She was born May 8, 1931 in Powell County, Kentucky to Walker and Idabelle (Fryar) Lane. Faye was a member of the Brady Lake Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughters Davona (Roy) Skaar and Sharon Gipson, grandchildren Paul, Bob, Debbie, Tammy and Jason, 11 great grandchildren, 1 great great...

Nov 10, 2016

WWII Veteran, George Paul “Uncle” Dunckel 95 passed away Thursday, November 10, 2016. He was born in Upper Jay, NY on April 9, 1921 in a Methodist Parsonage to the Reverend Roy and Florence (Randall) Dunckel. Throughout the 20’s and 30’s, Methodist Ministers moved every three to five years. As a child, George Dunckel resided in the following NY...

Nov 6, 2016

Garnet A. Casten 62 of Ravenna, passed away Sunday November 6, 2016 at University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio.  She was born August 15, 1954 in Jamestown, New York to the late Michael and Ann (Labaron) Meabon.  Mrs. Casten has lived in Ravenna since 1973 and was working for Thermal Fischer Scientific in Twinsburg as an inspector for 28 years. ...

Nov 6, 2016

Michael J. Plough 48 of Kent passed away suddenly of natural causes and went home to be with his Lord on Sunday November 6, 2016.  He was born July 31, 1968 in Akron, Ohio to Cy Plough and Diane (Kline) Plough.  Michael had worked as a chef  for several restaurants but hos favorite time was when he was working...