Mary Louise "Merrielu" (Jacob) Ritz
Jun 2, 2015
Mary Louise "Merrielu" Ritz,  87,  of Streetsboro passed away Tuesday June 2, 2015 at her residence with her family by her side.  She was born in Kent, Ohio on February 22, 1928 to the late B. Harold and Marjorie (Fenn) Jacob.  Mrs. Ritz  has lived in Streetsboro since 1970 and retired in 1986 from the Streetsboro City Schools where she...
William K. Dowden, Jr.
May 29, 2015
William K. Dowden, Jr. 46 of Cleveland died Friday, May 29, 2015. He was born August 15, 1968 in Latrobe, PA to William Kenneth and Dorothy Mae (Smith) Dowden. Formerly of Pennsylvania and Kentucky, he has lived in Cleveland since 2007. William had his own Automotive shop in Kentucky and worked in the Fire & Water Restoration business. Survivors include...
Carl L. Long
May 25, 2015
Carl L. Long, 88, of Brimfield, formerly of Randolph, died Monday, May 25, 2015. He was born February 13, 1927 in Magnolia, Ohio to Jacob and Ella (Rohn) Shear. Mr. Long was a US Army veteran, worked as a warehouse man for Eaton Corp., belonged to the Solon V.F.W. #1860 and volunteered at Outlook Pointe in Ravenna. Survivors include his...
Jeffrey Grumney
May 23, 2015
Jeffrey Grumney 65 of Tallmadge, died Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Akron General Medical Center.  He was born in Berea on May 10, 1950 to the late James and Virginia (Kubove) Grumney.  Jeff was a U.S. Army Veteran and worked at Atalia Plumbing. He is survived by his daughters Jennifer Brown of Ravenna and Jessica Grumney of Kent, a son...
Jeffrey Daniel Quesenberry
May 22, 2015
Jeffrey Daniel Quesenberry, 52, passed away suddenly on Friday May 22, 2015.  Born in Ravenna, Ohio on June 25, 1962 to Charles and Elizabeth (Beluscak) Quesenberry.  He was preceded in death by his father Charles and his survived by and will be deeply missed by his son Joshua, his mother Elizabeth, his siblings Suzanne (Al) White, Charles, Thomas (Diane), Kenneth...
Angela M. (Cosgrove) Davis
May 21, 2015
Angela M. Davis 67 of Streetsboro passed away Thursday May 21, 2015 at the University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio.  She was born October 11, 1947 in Burnley Lancashire England to the late Hugh P. and Edith (Morley) Cosgrove.  Ms. Davis has lived in Streetsboro most of her life and had worked in clerical for several companies and was currently working...
Ronald L Kurtz
May 20, 2015
Ronald L. Kurtz, 86, of Ravenna died Wednesday evening, May 20, 2015 at Brookdale Senior Living (Emeritus) of Ravenna.  He was born June 21, 1928 in Greentown, Ohio to John and Arline (Kuhn) Kurtz. Following graduation from Ravenna Township High School in 1946, he entered the US Navy where he served on the USS Bremerton and later on the USS...
Roger Mazon
May 20, 2015
Roger Mazon, 72 of Streetsboro passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at Robinson Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness.  He was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania and lived most of his childhood in Youngstown before moving to Streetsboro in 1961.  Roger retired from General Motors in 2000 where he worked as a Certified Safety Professional.  He was a member of...
Jerry W Abernathy
May 15, 2015
Jerry W. Abernathy, 73 of Ravenna, died Friday May 15, 2015 at the Woodlands at Robinson, He was born November 2, 1941 in Akron to the late Elmo and Martha (Summers) Abernathy. Jerry spent 36 years serving our country in the United States Air Force and also worked on the Alaskan Pipeline for 2 years and worked in engineering technologies...
Gladys A. (Porter) Weis
May 14, 2015
Gladys A. Weis 84 of Shalersville Township died Thursday, May 14, 2015. She was born June 12, 1930 in Windham, Ohio to Elmer and Ethel (Shively) Porter. Gladys was a member of the Hiram Christian Church and retired from Crestwood City Schools. Survivors include her daughter Geri (Peter Snitzer) Weis of Solon, sons Eric (Julie) Weis of Richfield and Glen...
Alma M. (Edwards) Spaeth
May 13, 2015
Alma Spaeth (Edwards), 75, passed away May 13, 2015 at The Aurora Manor after her long battle with diabetes and dialysis.  She was born on November 18, 1939  in Chesapeake, Ohio to Clyde L. and Rosa M. (Lafon) Edwards. Alma has lived in Streetsboro since 1965. She was a member of the Aurora Mennonite Church and she dedicated her life...
Matthew A. Petrella
May 11, 2015
Matthew A. Petrella 55 of Kent died Monday, May 11, 2015. He was born March 15, 1960 to Paul  and Jane (DeLeone) Petrella, Sr.  Matthew was a member of St. Patrick's Church in Kent. He loved spending time at Kent Social Services helping people.  He had a lot of special friends including Dennis Ross and Alice Powell.  Matt also had...
Michael W. Kennedy
May 11, 2015
Michael W. Kennedy 56, of Ravenna passed away Monday May 11, 2015.  He was born July 4, 1958 in Germany to Irewin and Louise  (Landers) Kennedy.    Mr. Kennedy has been a lifelong Ravenna and Portage County resident and  was working for Interstate Towing in Macedonia.  He enjoyed riding motorcyles especially his Harley, working on cars, playing softball and spending time...
Meredith D. (Bowersock) Hatfield
May 9, 2015
Meredith D. Hatfield 41 of Streetsboro died Saturday, May 9, 2015. She was born July 8, 1973 in Ravenna to Dale B. and Roberta (Shope) Bowersock. Meredith was a member of the Crossroads Baptist Church in Newark, Ohio, worked as a counselor for Catholic Charities and served on the Governors Task Force for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse. Survivors include her...
Deborah A Boor
May 6, 2015
Deborah A. Boor, 61 of Windham died Wednesday May 6, 2015 at her home. She was born July 28, 1953 in Ravenna, Ohio to Kenneth and Elsie Mae (Dodson) Deacon. Deborah had worked as supervisor for Four Season Industries in Garrettsville, was a member of the Windham American Legion Auxiliary, and was known for her amazing pumpkin rolls. Surviving are...
Kathleen M. Braham
May 6, 2015
Kathleen M. Braham 54, of Windham passed away Wednesday May 6, 2015 at the Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna.  She was born in Ravenna, Ohio on April 28, 1961 to William and Patricia (Trammel) Braham.  Kathy has lived all her life in Windham, graduating from Windham High School in 1980 and was a member of the Windham  Nazarene Church.  Survivors...
Jinny L. (Batsch) Smallfield
May 5, 2015
Jinny L. Smallfield 65 of Ravenna passed away Tuesday May 5, 2015 at her residence with her family by her side.  She was born January 1, 1950 in Ravenna to the late James and Norma (Bartholomew) Batsch.  Jinny has lived in Ravenna most of her life and retired from the Ravenna City School System.  She had also worked at the...
Ruth Ann (Stone) Lacivita
May 2, 2015
Ruth Ann LaCivita died peacefully Saturday May 2 following a long and courageous battle with COPD. Born January 9, 1935 to Roswell and Leafy Stone she was the youngest of 9 children. Ruth was preceded in death by John, her loving husband of 50 years. She is survived by her two sons, John LaCivita and wife Jill, and Kelly LaCivita...
Theresa M. Ries
May 2, 2015
Theresa M. Ries 94 of Atwater passed away peacefully at home Saturday, May 2. 2015 surrounded by her  family. She was born September 11, 1920 in  Czechoslovakia. Mrs. Ries has lived in Atwater since 1943 where she enjoyed gardening, mowing the grass, watching birds and just being outdoors. She attended Immaculate Conception Church in Ravenna. Survivors include her sons Paul...
Edward J. Wible, Jr.
May 1, 2015
Edward J. Wible, Jr. 58 of Edinburg  passed away Friday May 1, 2015 at Akron General Hospital.  He was born  May 13, 1956 in Cleveland, Ohio to Edward J. Wible, Sr. and Helen Margaret (Kubensky) Cruse.  Mr. Wible has lived in Edinburg the past 30 years and worked 35 years for the Schwebel's Baking Company in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. His...
