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Lois J. (Garlick)  Yonker

Lois J. (Garlick) Yonker

Sep 17, 2014

Lois J. Yonker 93 of Rootstown, formerly of Deerfield, died Wednesday, September 17, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 12, 1920 in Tarentum, PA to Fred and Gertrude (Garlick) Vance. Lois attended Deerfield Evangelical Friends Church. Survivors include her daughters Cathy (Gene) Miller of Deerfield and Janet (Ted Kunka) Moscorelli of Ravenna, sons Robert A. (Irene)...

William  L.  Haffly Ii

William L. Haffly Ii

Sep 13, 2014

William L. "Slick Willie" Haffly II 67, of Ravenna passed away at his home on Saturday September 13, 2014.  He was born April 30, 1947 in Brady Lake, Ohio to the late William L.  and Mildred Ann (Paddock) Haffly I,  Bill has been in Ravenna most of his life and retired from Allen Aircraft where he worked as a machinist.  ...

Judith  Ann (Benach)  Shaffer

Judith Ann (Benach) Shaffer

Sep 11, 2014

Judith Ann (Benach) Shaffer, 68 of Streetsboro passed away Thursday, September 11, 2014 at the Woodlands at Robinson. She was born February 27, 1946 in Canton to the late George and Helen (Stefanko) Benach.  Judy was the manager for the Bakery in Giant Eagle till she retired. She attended  Streetsboro Church of Christ, and was a member of  the Rubber...

Billy  Ray Flesher

Billy Ray Flesher

Sep 8, 2014

Billy Ray Flesher  72 of Ravenna passed away Monday, September 8, 2014 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He was born February 1, 1942 in Akron, Ohio to the late Jim and Pauline Flesher.  Billy was the owner and operator of his own Landscaping Co., and enjoyed playing computer games.  He will be sadly missed by his friends, Henry Bytner, and Rev....

Charles C. Shaffer

Charles C. Shaffer

Sep 6, 2014

Charles C. Shaffer 79 of Streetsboro died Saturday, September 6, 2014 at University Hospital in Cleveland. He was born December 24, 1934 in New Salem, PA to Harris B. Sr. and Nora Pearl (Seese) Shaffer. A Streetsboro resident for most of his life, he was a US Army veteran, a member of the Church of Christ in Streetsboro, the Rubber...

Mary E. (Radabaugh)  Just

Mary E. (Radabaugh) Just

Sep 3, 2014

Mary E. Just 85 of Rootstown died Wednesday, September 3, 2014. She was born April 13, 1929 in Norton, Ohio to Thomas and Myrtle (Lance) Radabaugh. Mary was a member of the First Congregational Church UCC of Rootstown and a Registered Nurse at Akron City Hospital. Survivors include her sons Mark (Ruthie) of Carmel, IN, James (Veronica Collins) of Ravenna...

James C. Tonkin

James C. Tonkin

Sep 2, 2014

James C. Tonkin 80 of Shalersville died Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at his residence with his loving family at his side. He was born June 4, 1934 in Flatwoods, WV to Arden and Mary (Gumm) Tonkin. James worked for Penn Central Railroad and had lived in Shalersville since 1978. Survivors include his daughters Karen Oani of Shalersville and Karleen (Dan)...

Frank Hamrick

Frank Hamrick

Sep 1, 2014

Frank Hamrick, 67, of  Streetsboro passed away Monday September 1, 2014 at the Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna, Ohio.  He was born May 7, 1947 in Ravenna, Ohio to the late Harley and Jennie (Konkle) Hamrick.  He had worked for Cleveland Punch and Die for 24 1/2 years and AHD Flex E ON for 16 1/2 years as a machinist.  ...

Rosemary (Havrilla)  Laskos

Rosemary (Havrilla) Laskos

Aug 30, 2014

Rosemary Laskos 91 of Rootstown passed away Saturday August 30, 2014 at Bonnie's Home Health Care in Rootstown.  She was born August 29, 1923 in Akron, Ohio to the late John and Elizabeth (Havrilla) Halaiko.  Mrs. Laskos was a lifelong resident of Rootstown and was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Ravenna.  Survivors include her children  Stanley (Janet)...

Margaret (Paulisinetz)  Murvay

Margaret (Paulisinetz) Murvay

Aug 28, 2014

Margaret Murvay, formerly of Berlin Center, died Thursday under Palliative Care at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. She was 88. Mrs. Murvay was born Nov. 13, 1925, in Hust, Czechoslovakia, to Julius and Anna Paulisinetz. By chance and good fortune she came to live in Portage County, when she married John Murvay of Freedom Township on November 13, 1946. They...

Fay A. (Conner)  Douglas

Fay A. (Conner) Douglas

Aug 26, 2014

Fay A. Douglas 61 of Shalersville passed away Tuesday August 26, 2014 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. She was born July 7, 1953 in Cleveland to the late Ray Allen, and Grace (McNelly)) Conner.  Fay graduated from Coventry High School and attended Malone University.  She retired from the Department of H.U.D.  She was a member of The Chapel at Tinkers Creek...

Johnnie D. Cannon

Johnnie D. Cannon

Aug 25, 2014

Johnnie D. Cannon 70 of Kent passed away  Monday  August 25, 2014 at the Cleveland Clinic.  He was born June 25, 1944 in Hopkinsville, KY. to the late Seldon D. and E. Christine (Rogers) Cannon.  Johnnie has lived in Kent most of his life  and had worked as a heavy equipmemnt operator for the US Army and was a chief...

Constance Carol (Kuneman)  Stergar

Constance Carol (Kuneman) Stergar

Aug 24, 2014

Constance Carol Stergar 68 of Munroe Falls passed away at her home Sunday, August 24, 2014. She was born February 2, 1946 in Youngtown to the late Joseph and Valentine (Smatsky) Kuneman.  She as lived in the Stow Munroe Falls area the past 47 years. She was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Streetsboro. Constance worked...

Helen  E.  (Fedorchak)  Gilly

Helen E. (Fedorchak) Gilly

Aug 24, 2014

Helen Eileen Gilly of Ravenna passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side on Sunday, August 24, 2014 at the age of 95. She was born February 18, 1919 in Youngstown, Ohio to Michael and Anna (Bosko) Fedorchak. Helen married Arthur Joseph Gilly on April 8, 1942 in Monterey, California and  they were blessed with 57 years of...

Dale Z. Dawson

Dale Z. Dawson

Aug 24, 2014

Dale Z. Dawson 74 of Ravenna, formerly of Stow and Indiana, died Sunday, August 24, 2014. He was born August 3, 1940 in Pricedale, PA to Herman and Olive (Steiner) Dawson. Dale was a US Army veteran, a member of Calvary Community Church in Twinsburg, worked for Whitlatch and Company as a warranty service coordinator, in Radio in Indiana and...

Kenneth E. Hayhurst

Kenneth E. Hayhurst

Aug 21, 2014

Kenneth E. "Kenny" Hayhurst 67 of Ravenna went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 21, 2014. He was born January 16, 1947 in New Martinsville, WV to Jake and Anna (Postlewaite) Hayhurst. Survivors include his loving wife of 33 years Beverly (Harris), daughter Carla (Harold) Boyle, son John (Melanie) Dent, grandchildren Cassie (Russell) Fryberger, Kimberly (Kerry Sharrock) Jenkins,...

Joseph F. Steed

Joseph F. Steed

Aug 21, 2014

Joseph F. Steed, Sr. 89 of Ravenna passed away Thursday August 21, 2014 at his residence.  He was  born November 11, 1924 in Sistersville, WVA to the late Alonza and Lydia (Williamson) Steed.  Formerly of California, Mr. Steed has resided in Ravenna since 2004 and was a member of the Ravenna Assembly of God Church.  He retired from  the Naval...

Lee Anne (Pearson)  Kamp

Lee Anne (Pearson) Kamp

Aug 20, 2014

Lee Anne Kamp 53 of Ravenna died Wednesday, August 20, 2014. She was born December 15, 1960 in Akron, Ohio to Richard L. and Jane (Ploch) Pearson. Survivors include her parents of Akron, Ohio, brothers Stephen Pearson of TN, Jeff Pearson of Akron and Robert (Patricia) Pearson of Uniontown, OH. Private graveside services were held at Maple Grove Cemetery in...

Gary A. Bell

Gary A. Bell

Aug 18, 2014

Gary A. Bell 72 of Ravenna died Monday, August 18, 2014. He was born February 10, 1942 in Ravenna, Ohio to Marion A. and Vivian Nell (Dustman) Bell. Gary was raised in Ravenna and moved to Hampton, VA for 21 years before moving back to Ravenna 7 years ago. He was a member of Grace Episcopal Church, an avid sports...

Dorothy (Daily)  Kirschner

Dorothy (Daily) Kirschner

Aug 17, 2014

Dorothy Kirschner 83 of Beloit, formerly of Palmyra, Ohio and Ocala, Florida, died Sunday, August 17, 2014 at Copeland Oaks Assisted Living in Sebring, Ohio. She was born May 4, 1931 in Pittsburgh, PA to Walter and Ruth (Fleming) Daily. Dorothy was a graduate of Turtlecreek High School and retired from the GE Lamp Plant in Ravenna. She loved her...

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