Joseph D. Roach
Dec 8, 2015
Joseph D. Roach 37 of Shalersville died Tuesday, December 8, 2015. He was born July 9, 1978 in Akron, Ohio to Joe and Terri (Woods) Roach. Joseph was a carpenter working for Modern Kitchen & Bath in Warren. He leaves behind his parents of Shalersville, sisters Kimberly Roach of Warren and Melissa (Fred) Rice of Streetsboro, brother Jason (Carolina) Roach...
Carolyn R. (Colton) Kale
Dec 7, 2015
Carolyn R. Kale 77 of Ravenna died Monday, December 7, 2015. She was born October 14, 1938 in Akron, Ohio to Cyril and Madeline (Rankin) Colton. Carolyn was a member of the First Christian Church in Ravenna, the D.A.R. and the Portage County Historical Society. She retired from the GE Plant in Ravenna. Survivors include her sons Robert C. Kale...
Patricia A. (Medhurst) Fedor
Dec 6, 2015
Patricia A. Fedor 60 of Aurora, passed away peacefully on Sunday December 6, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born November 28, 1955 in Cleveland to William and Patricia (Sailor) Medhurst.  Patricia has lived in Aurora most of her life. She also lived in Ravenna and had adventures in Texas. Patty loved reading. She primarily loved...
Mark W. Taylor
Dec 4, 2015
Mark W. Taylor 57 of Homosassa, Florida and formerly of Champion passed away Friday December 4, 2015 following an automobile accident.  He was born June 18, 1958 in Clarksburg, WVA. to the late Carl "Dickie" and Winona (Crislip) Taylor.  Mark graduated from Champion High School  and was a veteran of the US Army.  Survivors include his children Vince (Crystal )...
Martha M. (Morgan) Morgan-Terry
Dec 3, 2015
Martha M. Morgan-Terry, 48, passed away Dec. 3 at Akron General Medical Center after a short illness.  Martha was born July 24, 1967 to Martha Rose (Morgan) and Daniel Morgan in Canton, Ohio and has lived in Ravenna most of her life.  She was full of laughter and brought joy and happiness to all around her. A natural caretaker, Martha...
Roberta E. (Phillips) Cooke
Dec 2, 2015
Roberta Elizabeth Cooke, 90, of Ravenna (formerly of Colebrook), died peacefully at her home on December 2, 2015. She was born on July 8, 1925 in Ider, Alabama to Ida and Emmett Phillips. She married Lawrence Cooke on February 16, 1947. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and was cherished by her family. She loved animals and the...
Willard Lee Brannen
Nov 30, 2015
Willard Lee Brannen 74 of Ravenna died Monday, November 30, 2015. He was born November 29, 1941 in Ravenna to Willard G. and Elva (Hunt) Brannen. A Portage county resident for most of his life, he retired from the Shook Construction Company, formerly the Bay Construction Company and was a member of the Ravenna American Legion #331. Survivors include his...
Ronald H. Shriver
Nov 25, 2015
Ronald H. Shriver 81 of Ravenna died Wednesday, November 25, 2015. He was born March 7, 1934 in Ravenna to the late Howard and Beatrice (Lydick) Shriver. Ronald was a US Army veteran, worked as an Operator for the B & O Railroad and was a member of the F & AM Unity #12 Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his wife...
William J. "Willie" Pope
Nov 24, 2015
William J. "Willie" Pope 61 of Freedom, passed away Tuesday November 24, 2015 at his residence surrounded by his family.  He was born June 26, 1954 in Ravenna, Ohio to the late Phillip and Virginia (Butcher) Pope.  He has lived in Freedom since 1991 and was formerly of Ravenna.  Willie retired from GE in Ravenna after 39 years of  service...
Merrill C. "Barney" Barnard
Nov 23, 2015
Merrill C. "Barney" Barnard 89 of Streetsboro, a former longtime resident of Aurora, died Monday, November 23. 2015. He was born August 26, 1926 in Calais, Maine to Walter and Pauline (Minor) Barnard. Barney was a member of Our lady of Perpetual Help Church in Aurora for 50 years where he served both joyfully and faithfully as a Eucharistic Minister....
Betty Jane (Sturm) Miller
Nov 23, 2015
Betty Jane Miller 88 of Ravenna died Monday, November 23, 2015. She was born May 9, 1927 in Akron, Ohio to Frank and Alice (McElravy) Sturm. A resident of Ravenna for most of her life, she retired from food service at Kent State University. Survivors include her sons Robert (Carol) Miller of Freedom and Leo E. Miller, Jr. of Ravenna....
Theda R. (Hazlett) Burger
Nov 21, 2015
Theda R. Burger, 98, of Rootstown was born April 7, 1917 in Portage, PA., to the late Geogre and Annie (Over) Hazlett.  Theda passed away Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Altercare in Brimfield, OH.  She loved to garden, was a great cook and was very active in the church.  Devoted to her family, she is survived by her four children,...
Mildred R. (Paleit) Edmonds
Nov 20, 2015
Mildred R. Edmonds 88 of Ravenna  was born July 7, 1927 in Ashtabula, Ohio to the late Edward and Edna (Wichert) Paleit.  Mrs. Edmonds passed away Friday November 20, 2015 at her home in Ravenna.  She has been a resident of Ravenna since 1955 and was formerly of Ashtabula.  Mrs. Edmonds had retired from Ravenna City Schools system where she...
Sandra J. (Sowers) Simmons
Nov 18, 2015
Sandra J. Simmons 72 of Ravenna passed away Wednesday at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, Ohio.  Mrs. Simons was born September 12, 1943 in Barberton, Ohio to the late Fred and Margaret (Bryan) Sowers and has lived in Ravenna most of her life.  For over 30 years she has worked as a nurses aide for several area facilities.  She...
Patricia A. (Sailor) Medhurst
Nov 17, 2015
Patricia Ann Medhurst (90), born March 13, 1925 to Gordon and Margaret Sailor, went to be with the Lord she dearly loved from her home November 17, 2015.  She was surrounded by her husband William (92) who was the love of her life, and many of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Pat was an upbeat, enthusiastic, thankful person. Her...
Barbara J. Harris
Nov 16, 2015
Barbara J. Harris, 75 of Ravenna went home to be with the Lord Monday November 16, 2015 at the Woodlands at Robinson in Ravenna.  She was born in Akron, Ohio on July 2, 1940 and had lived in Ravenna most of her life. She graduated from Newton Falls High School class of 1958. She had worked for East Park Restaurant  ...
Hurd W. Robenstine
Nov 15, 2015
Hurd W. Robenstine 92 of Ravenna died Sunday, November 15, 2015. He was born April 29, 1923 in Akron, Ohio to Nash and Anna (Selzer) Robenstine. A Ravenna resident since 1953, Mr. Robenstine was a manager in the trucking industry working for Twin Coach, White Motor Company and Roadway Express. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and collecting, and connected with the...
Donald M. Echnat
Nov 14, 2015
Donald M. Echnat 84 of Uniontown died Saturday, November 14, 2015.  He was born April 23, 1931 to Michael and Mary (Stefansic) Echnat. Donald was Vice President of Densenco Coorporation in Akron, Ohio  and was the 32nd Mason from the Masonic Temple in New Hampshire.  He was a United States Veteran for the US Air Force and served in the...
John F. Montz, Jr
Nov 12, 2015
JOHN FRANKIN MONTZ, JR. It is with deep sadness that the siblings of John Franklin Montz Jr., announce the passing of their beloved brother, who entered into the joy of the Lord on November 12, 2015.  John was born in Edinburg, Ohio, on July 21, 1957, the son of John Franklin Montz, Sr., and Garnet Zella (Given) Montz.  Prior to...
Robert Wayne Dean, Sr.
Nov 12, 2015
Robert Wayne Dean, Sr. a lifelong Ravenna resident was born December 1, 1965 and passed away November 12, 2015.  Survivors include his wife Donna (Desko) Dean,  his children Robert (Barbara) Dean, Jr., Jessica (Michael) Walton both of Ravenna, Step son James Landenberger of Stow, his grandchildren Justin Cheshire of Indiana, Rilla Garrett, Celina Lawrence of Diamond, his parents Eathel and...
