Obituary Listing

Mar 12, 2016

Dolores  Anna "Rocky"  Sarrocco, 81, of Parma, Ohio, entered the gates of Heaven Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Residential Hospice of Southwest General Hospital in Strongsville, Ohio, following a recent illness.

Born in Ravenna, Ohio, on June 15, 1934, Dolores was the daughter of the late Medio and Mary (Fantini) Sarrocco.

After graduating from Ravenna...

Mar 10, 2016

Dorothy Ann Darr went to be with Jesus Christ her Savior as she passed away peacefully March 10th with family by her side. She was born in Ravenna on May 19th, 1948.

Her walk with the Lord kept her strong and was evident in her life as she battled cancer the past few years. She loved her...

Mar 10, 2016

Mary Helen Carson 61 of Kent passed away Thursday March 10, 2016 at the Kent Center.  She was born August 3, 1954 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Francis and Agnes (Ozonik) Conroy.  Ms. Carson had worked as a waitress for several area restaurants.  Survivors include her children Jay Carson, Monique Conroy, her sisters Pat Black, Arlene Miller, Alicia...

Mar 10, 2016

Ryan L. Knight 25 of Mantua  died Thursday March 10, 2016 following an automobile accident.   He was born January 15, 1991 in Calhoun, Georgia to Paul Knight and Phyllis (Collins) Knight.  Ryan has lived in the Mantua and Shalersville areas most of his life.  He was a self employed contractor and enjoyed riding  four wheelers and motorbikes. He was...

Mar 9, 2016

Robert Raymond Doak, age 94, of Ravenna, died at home on March 9, 2016, following a brief period of declining health.

Bob, as he was known to family and friends, was the eldest son of the late Raymond and Carrie Doak. He was born May 27, 1921 in Ravenna, Ohio.

Bob was a graduate of...

Mar 6, 2016

Sylvia H. Eldridge 81 of Rootstown died Sunday, March 6, 2016. She was born May 20, 1934 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Orville and Ethel (Trimble) Calhoun. Sylvia was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron and the Order of the Eastern Star in Ravenna. She organized the yearly Marks Avenue neighborhood dinners and would take up collections for...

Mar 5, 2016

Janice R. Brown 73 of Ravenna died Saturday, March 5, 2016. She was born February 14, 1943 in Akron, Ohio to Paul and Virginia (Moreland) Abernathy. A Ravenna resident for 34 years, she was a member of Maplewood Christian Church and had worked for H&W Industries. Survivors include her hsband of 48 years Leo "Lee" H. Brown, daughters Virginia...

Mar 5, 2016

Evelyn M. Worthing 82 of Ravenna passed away Saturday, March 5, 2016 surrounded by her family. Evelyn was a woman of strong faith, as a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Ravenna, where she was active in the Bereavement Committee, Young at Heart and Our Lady's Guild. Survivors include her husband of nearly 64 years Paul,  children Gary (Wendy),...

Mar 5, 2016

Daniel T. Klegg 67 of Ravenna died Saturday, March 5, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 8, 1948 in Spangler, PA to Thomas and Katherine (Buck) Klegg and raised by his stepmom Pauline  (Yarko) Klegg. Mr. Klegg was a US Army veteran, worked as a Grinder Operator for Filmco and retired from...

Mar 4, 2016

Dearly loved by so many, gone too soon Barbara Sue Stutler “Burb” 54 of Ravenna, OH died peacefully Friday, March 4, 2016 surrounded by her closest friends and family. She was born April 14, 1961 in Weston, WV to Nelson and Nancy (Buache) Ware. Barb was a member of the Ravenna American Legion and Ravenna Eagles. She worked as...

Feb 27, 2016

Margaret (Margarita) Ann Bosko 97 of Rootstown passed away Saturday February 27, 2016 at the Woodlands at Robinson in Ravenna, Ohio.  She was born November 14, 1918 in New Mine, PA to the late Joseph and Margarita (Murcko)  Bednar.  Mrs. Bosko has lived in Rootstown most of her life on her family farm and retired from Kent State University...

Feb 26, 2016

Orva "Dee" Graves 74 of Edinburg died Friday, February 26, 2016. She was born January 4, 1942 in Spencer, WV to Harley and Zona (Chapman) Keaton. Formerly of Cuyahoga Falls, she has lived in Edinburg for 42 years. Survivors include her sons David Graves of Streetsboro, John (Billie) Graves of West Moreland, TN and Dan (Lisa) Graves of Shalersville, grandchildren...

Feb 24, 2016

Gursharan Singh Kang, 69, of Aurora passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2016. He was born August 24, 1946 in India to Chandan Singh and Gurdev (Kaur) Kang. Mr. Kang worked as an Engineer. Survivors include his wife of 37 years Surinder (Khangura) Kang, children Harleen Kang of Cleveland, Rima Kang of Columbus and Harvir Kang of Cleveland, sisters Balbir Nilvi...

Feb 23, 2016

Joseph S. Cafero, 87, resident of the Gables of Kent Ridge, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at UH Portage Medical Center. Joe was born June 21, 1928, in Steubenville, Ohio, to Mary (Stuber) and Anthony Cafero.  He  served in the US Army before graduating from Kent State University where he met his wife the former, Maureena  Chionchio,...

Feb 23, 2016

Harold L. Humberson, Sr. 73 of Uniontown passed away Tuesday February 23, 2016 at Altercare of Brimfield.  He was born April 9, 1942 in Friendsville, Maryland to the late Charles and Ruebena  (Lowdermilk) Humberson.  Mr. Humberson has lived in Ravenna and Streetsboro area from 1972 until 2004 and retired from  SPS Technology in Cleveland where he worked as a heat...

Feb 21, 2016

Lilly S. Cline 17 of Shalersville died suddenly on Sunday February 21, 2016 at her home.  She was born in Shao Yang, China and is the daughter of Dr. Michael S. and Wendy S. (Shanower) Cline.  Lilly  attended the Heart4the City Church in Akron, was a wonderful artist, musician and was very passionate about gaming.  Survivors include her parents, Dr....

Feb 19, 2016

Russell J. Brode, “Russ,” went home to be with the Lord while surrounded by his family on February 19, 2016.   He was born April 11, 1935 in Ravenna where he lived his entire life. Russ was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph W. and Beulah A. (Sprotbery) Brode.  He is survived by his bride of sixty years, Sandra (Winkler)...

Feb 17, 2016

Evelyn V. Booth 95 of Ravenna died Wednesday, February 17, 2016. She was born March 31, 1920 in Cambridge, Ohio to John and Hazel (Moffatt) Seibert. Evelyn has been a Ravenna resident since 1948, enjoyed her flower gardens and attended the Ravenna First United Methodist Church. Survivors include her daughter Shirley Booth of Eustis, FL, son John Booth of Ravenna...

Feb 16, 2016

Richard D. Higgs 75 of Ravenna passed away Tuesday February 16, 2016 at his residence.  He was born May 11, 1940 in Akron, Ohio to the late John and Lucille (Craig) Higgs.  Mr. Higgs has lived in Portage County most of his life and was the owner of Triple T Pilot Car services.  He was a veteran of the US...

Feb 16, 2016

Dale B. Jones 88 of Ravenna died Tuesday, February 16, 2016. He was born March 1, 1927 in Sardis, Ohio to Fred W. and Eva Mae "Kate" (Hayes) Jones. Mr. Jones proudly served his country in the US Army in WWII. He retired from Lamson and Sessions in Kent where he was a parts packer. Survivors include his wife of...