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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...
Scott C. Haney, Jr.
Nov 11, 2015
Scott C. Haney, Jr. 27 of Aurora died Wednesday, November 11,2015. He was born February 4, 1988 in Ravenna, Ohio. Beloved son of Scott C. Sr. and Lisa M. (Fontana) Haney of Aurora.  Besides his parents he leaves behind sister Stacey(Curtis) Overholt and brother Charlie (Valerie), grandparents Michael & Carol Rinella, several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who will miss...
Robert J. Tilden Sr.
Nov 11, 2015
Robert James Tilden , 77 of Ravenna passed away Wednesday November 11, 2015 at University Hospitals Portage Medical Center in Ravenna.  He was born August 30, 1938 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Theodore and Rose (Toth) Tilden.  Robert retired from the Ravenna City Fire Department after 36 years of service, following his retirement he continued listening  to all calls...
Jack G. Crislip
Nov 9, 2015
Jack G (Jackie) Crislip 77 years of age, passed away 11/09/2015 at the Cleveland Clinic. Born in Orlando, West Virginia on 5/3/1938, he was the son of Clem H and Opal M (Skinner) Crislip. Jack grew up on Murphy’s Creek in Weston, WV and relocated to Ravenna in 1963 with his beloved wife Barbara (Gay).  He was employed at the...
William E. Davis, Jr.
Nov 8, 2015
William Edward Davis, Jr. 58 of Shalersville died Sunday, November 8, 2015. He was born June 4, 1957 in Garfield Heights, Ohio to the late William E. Sr. and Mary Jane (Peck) Davis. Formerly of Maple Heights, he has lived in Shalersville since 1980 and worked as a welder and tester for GE for over 35 years. His loving family...
James Michael Bradley
Nov 6, 2015
James Michael Bradley 38 of Kent passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 6, 2015. He was born July 9, 1977 in Akron, Ohio to Michael L. Bradley and Beverly Moekle. A resident of Kent for most of his life, he was a self-employed truck driver and enjoyed working on steam trains, scuba diving and collecting model trains. Survivors include his father...
William Harley Hesse, Sr.
Nov 5, 2015
William Harley Hesse, Sr. 82 of Kent died Thursday November 5, 2015 at Kent Health Care .  He was born November 2, 1933 in Coolidge, KS to the late John F. and Helen I. (Martin) Hesse.  After graduation from Coolidge High School he married Joyce Ann Hargreaves at Raton, NM in 1953.  Mr. Hesse loved his family and enjoyed family...
Pauline Shipp/Zdicham
Nov 4, 2015
Pauline Shipp Zdicham 96 of Ravenna passed away Wednesday November 4, 2015 at Akron City Hospital.  She was born April 3, 1919 in Akron, Ohio to the late Mike and Anna (Momwaka) Zdicham.  She has lived in Ravenna since 1995 and was formerly of Kent, she had worked as a cook for several different company's.  In addition to her parents...
Rosemarie A. (Zenvik) Jandrokovic
Nov 3, 2015
Rosemarie A. Jandrokovic 83 of Streetsboro passed away Tuesday November 3, 2015 at Akron General Hospital.  She was born January 19, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio and has lived in Streetsboro the past 58 years.  She retired from Streetsboro City Schools and was a member of St. Joan of Arc Church  in Streetsboro.  Survivors include her husband of 65 years Andrew...
Sandra J. (Nicholson) Norman
Nov 3, 2015
Sandra J. Norman 68 of Ravenna passed away Tuesday November 3, 2015 at Stow-Glen Nursing Home.  She was born December 14, 1946 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Alexander and Betty (Schaum) Nicholson.  Sandra has worked in customer service for the Red Cross and her most cherished times were those spent with her family, especially her kids and grandkids.  Survivors...
James R. Phillips
Nov 1, 2015
James R. Phillips, Sr. 79 of Shalersville died Sunday, November 1, 2015. He was born April 24, 1936 in Youngstown, Ohio to Edward J. and Madeline (Flask) Phillips. Formerly of Youngstown, he has lived in Shalersville since 1973 and was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ravenna. For many years he was a musician with the Rocky Chirchiglia...
Heidi L Howard
Nov 1, 2015
Heidi L. Howard 38 of Ravenna passed away Sunday November 1, 2015.  She was born June 10, 1977 to Donald Howard of Ravenna and Sally M. Howard  of St. Petersburg, FLA.  She was preceded in death by grandparents Nolan and Della Howard, Larry "Buddy"  Thornton and nephew Shane Shadow Maggard.  Besides her parents Heidi is survived by her daughter and...
Reba C. (Fairchild) Cook
Nov 1, 2015
Reba C. Cook 79 of Ravenna passed away Sunday November 1, 2015 at her residence.  She was born October 29, 1936 to the late Robert D. and Margaret (Mason) Fairchild.  She was formerly of Uniontown , moving to Ravenna in 1975 where she became a very active person in the Ravenna Community.  Reba has her own business, the RC Cook...
David F. Shafer, Jr.
Nov 1, 2015
David F. Shafer, Jr. 73 of Rootstown passed away Sunday November 1, 2015 at University Hospital Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, Ohio.  He was born July 25, 1942 in Ravenna, Ohio to the late David F. and Matilda (Sferra) Shafer, Sr.  Mr. Shafer has lived in Rootstown the past 34 years and was formerly of Ravenna.  He retired in 2004...
Harvey L. Johnson
Nov 1, 2015
Harvey L. Johnson 73 of Streetsboro died Sunday, November 1, 2015. He was born June 14, 1942 in LaGrange, Ohio to Harvey W. and Lou Emma (Soy) Johnson. Mr. Johnson was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War and retired from Operative Plasters and Cement as a cement mason. He was a member of the Masons Local # 109...
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