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Marjorie  Ellen (Rhodes)  Natale

Marjorie Ellen (Rhodes) Natale

Oct 12, 2014

On October 12, 2014, Marjorie E. Natale, “Midge”, of Streetsboro, Ohio, wife of Louis J. Natale “Louie”, passed away peacefully at home.  She was surrounded by her husband, children, Cousin Dorothy Staaf, Niece Julie Staaf (Chris Sakmar). Midge was born in Salem, Ohio on July 15, 1948, and grew up in Columbiana, Ohio.  After graduating from Columbiana High-school, she met...

George C. Smith

George C. Smith

Oct 12, 2014

George C. Smith 92 of Kent, formerly of Ravenna, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2014 at his home.  He was born August 8, 1922 in Pineville, KY. He was a Machinist at Chrysler Motor from 1962-1985. He enjoyed playing the harmonica, was a member of the Ravenna Moose, and Eagles. He was very generous to his favorite charities.  George will...

David S. Palmstrom

David S. Palmstrom

Oct 11, 2014

David Shute Palmstrom, 90, loving husband, father & grandfather passed away peacefully on October 11, 2014. David (Dave) was born on January 8, 1924 in Needham, MA to his parents, Margaret Shute Palmstrom and Phillip. O. Palmstrom.  He graduated from Middlebury College and the Medical College of Virginia. David served as a Captain in the Army Medical Corps in Germany....

Frances "Pat" (Holler)  Quinn

Frances "Pat" (Holler) Quinn

Oct 7, 2014

Frances "Pat" Quinn 83 of Streetsboro passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at University Hospital in Cleveland. She was born August 21, 1931 in Latrobe, PA to the late Robert and Anna (Macey) Holler.  Pat served on the Streetsboro Zoning Board of Appeals from January 1984 - December 1993. She was a devoted homemaker, an avid reader, loved to paint...

Martin James Matonis

Martin James Matonis

Oct 7, 2014

Martin James Matonis 79 of Ravenna passed away Tuesday October 7, 2014 following a short illness at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna, Ohio.  He was born November 6, 1934 in Cleveland, Ohio.  A veteran of the US Army he was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Elaine Gape.  Survivors include his wife, Kathryn Matonis, six children and...

James Downard Mccallum

James Downard Mccallum

Oct 6, 2014

James Downard McCallum 81 of Streetsboro, formerly of Aurora, died Monday, October 6, 2014. He was born August 20, 1933 in Brownsville, PA to Frederick N. and Ruby J. (McClelland) McCallum. James was a US Navy veteran, lifemember of the VFW and American Legion, worked as a Realtor and retired from Suburban Hospital where he was a Medical Technician working...

Catherine  J. (Maimone)  Kundrat

Catherine J. (Maimone) Kundrat

Oct 6, 2014

Catherine J. Kundrat 86 of Streetsboro formerly of Solon, passed away Monday, October 6, 2014 at the Gardens of  Western Reserve in Streetsboro.  She was born September 30, 1928 in New Mine, PA to the late Joseph and Frances (Gett) Maimone. Catherine retired from HPL in Solon where she worked as a machinist.  She was a former member of St....

Martha C. (Kester)  Baker

Martha C. (Kester) Baker

Oct 5, 2014

Martha Carol (Kester) Baker passed away unexpectedly at her home on October 5, 2014.  Martha was born to Lucy Hampton Kester and the late Jack Kester on August 29, 1960.  She grew up in Ravenna Township and attended Ravenna City Schools, graduating from Ravenna High School in 1978.  She graduated with an associate degree from Dyke College, and worked as...

Rae Ellen (Twoey)  Hawkins

Rae Ellen (Twoey) Hawkins

Oct 4, 2014

Rae Ellen Hawkins 81 of Streetsboro died Saturday, October 4, 2014. She was born October 6, 1932 in West Decatur, PA to Merlyn and Effie Mae (Hollabaugh) Twoey. Mrs. Hawkins was a member of the Fist Baptist Church in Streetsboro and had worked as a clerk at Kmart and Walmart. Survivors include her husband James F. Hawkins, son Roger James...

Paul E. Hickman

Paul E. Hickman

Oct 3, 2014

Paul E. Hickman 87 of Rootstown died Friday, October 3, 2014. He was born April 10, 1927 in Ravenna, OH to Boyd and Nina (Davis) Hickman. A Rootstown resident for the past 55 years, Paul retired as a machinist from Colonial Machine after 27 years of service. He was a member of the Edinburg United Church of Christ and enjoyed...

Betty R. (Roby)  Carpenter

Betty R. (Roby) Carpenter

Oct 3, 2014

Betty R. Carpenter 78 of Ravenna died Friday, October 3, 2014. She was born December 14, 1935 in French Creek, WV to the late Floyd and Alta (Rollyson) Roby. Betty retired from Ravenna City Schools as a Bus Driver after 30 years and had attended Bethel Baptist Church in Ravenna. Survivors include her husband of 61 years Donald Carpenter, son...

Robert J. Spence

Robert J. Spence

Oct 2, 2014

Robert J. Spence, Sr., 73 of Streetsboro died Thursday, October 2, 2014. He was born July 18, 1941 in Delbarton, WV to Okey and Audra (Davis) Spence. Mr. Spence was a member of the Streetsboro Church of Christ and loved fishing, hunting and spending time with his grandkids. He worked as a welder at L & L Fabrication in Streetsboro...

Roberta (Newberger)  Morris

Roberta (Newberger) Morris

Sep 30, 2014

Roberta Morris (Nee) Newberger On Tuesday, September 30, Roberta peacefully passed away at home surrounded by family. She was 56. She leaves behind her husband Ken, son Ray "Jimmy", parents Ray and Ruth (Gless) Newberger, sisters and brother-In-laws Becky and Dale Kuchenbecker, Marie and Rick Podojil, Rita and Vince Picone. Brother-In-Laws Dan and Gail Morris, Jim "Smokey" and Mary Morris...

Ronald E. Cales, Sr.

Ronald E. Cales, Sr.

Sep 30, 2014

Ronald E. Cales,Sr.  76 of Ravenna passed away Tuesday September 30, 2014 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna, Ohio.  He was born November 15, 1937 in Handley, WVA to the late Fred abd Malissa (Dean) Cales.  Mr. Cales has lived in Ravenna since 1960  and was a veteran of the US Army.  He had retired from Tredegar in Bedford Hts.  ...

Daniel M. Kabat, Sr.

Daniel M. Kabat, Sr.

Sep 28, 2014

Daniel M. Kabat, Sr. 71 of Mantua died Sunday, September 28, 2014. He was born November 23, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio to John and Marie (Marinowski) Kabat. Daniel was a member of St. Joan of Arc Church in Streetsboro and the CEO of Wall Street Systems, Inc. in Mantua. Survivors include his wife of 49 years Connie (Camillo), daughter Connie...

Thomas  D.  Griffiths

Thomas D. Griffiths

Sep 27, 2014

Thomas D. Griffiths, 83 of Ravenna passed away Saturday September 27, 2014 at his residence .  He was born March 21, 1931 in Newton Falls, Ohio to the late Thomas O. and Vivian (Jones) Griffiths.  Mr. Griffiths retired  as a Banking Officer from Bank One in Ravenna in 1986 and was a member of the Ravenna Elks, past president and...

Dorothy  Catherine   Timmons

Dorothy Catherine Timmons

Sep 23, 2014

Dorothy Catherine Timmons 86 of Shalersville passed away at her home surrounded by family. She was born November 23, 1927 in Cleveland to the late John Theiss and Millie (Hayes) Theiss.  Dorothy lived in Shalersville with her daughter for the past 5 years coming from Madison where she also lived with her daughter.  She enjoyed playing bingo, going to the...

Arley E. White

Arley E. White

Sep 23, 2014

Arley E. White , 83 of Charlestown Township, passed away at Robinson Memorial Hospital  on Sept. 23, 2014. Arley was born in Littleton, WV Sept. 30, 1930. He was the son of the late Ray and Olive (Powers) White.  Arley served during the Korean War from 1948- 1954 with Co. "A" 14th Armored Calvary in Germany. He retired in 1993...

George A. Fear

George A. Fear

Sep 21, 2014

George A. Fear 78 of Mantua, passed away Sunday September 21, 2014 at the Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna , Ohio.  He was born August 11, 1936 in Shalersville, Ohio to the late Edna  (Bockelman) and Charles Fear.  Mr. Fear has lived in Portage County most of his life and retired from General Motors in Parma after 31 years of...

Ruth  H. (Shaffer)  Lauffer

Ruth H. (Shaffer) Lauffer

Sep 20, 2014

Ruth H. Lauffer 96 of Rootstown died Saturday, September 20, 2014. She was born November 23, 1917 in Cleveland, Ohio to Walter E. and Lucy May (Johnson) Shaffer. Ruth retired from Kent State University where she was a secretary in the Department of History. Survivors include her sister Martha Morse of Oakwood Village, brother David W. Shaffer of CA and...

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