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Bruce N Piper
Aug 3, 2024
Bruce N. Piper, 80, of Mantua, Ohio formerly of Colorado, passed away Saturday August 3, 2024 at the UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, Ohio. On July 28, 1944, he was born in Saint Francis, Kansas to the late Francis and Emma (Raile) Piper. Mr. Piper was very proud to be a veteran of the US Marines and an...
Thomas Austin Adams
Aug 2, 2024
Thomas Austin Adams, 43 of Ravenna, passed away Friday, August 2, 2024 at his residence. Thomas was born on July 20, 1981 in Canton, Ohio to his parents Doug and Pamela (Gfeller) Adams. He worked in the media operations at Elixer and was an artist, photographer, comedian, gamer and puppeteer. Thomas is preceded in death by his father Doug...
Corbin M. Baker
Aug 1, 2024
Corbin Michael Baker passed away unexpectedly on August 1, 2024. Corbin was born to the late Martha Kester Baker and Michael Ronald Baker on January 5, 1992. He grew up in Ravenna Township and attended both Ravenna and Kent City Schools, graduating from Kent Roosevelt High School in 2010. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Engineering...
George D. "Dan" Cox, Jr.
Jul 31, 2024
George D. "Dan" Cox, Jr., 58 of Ravenna, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Dan was born in Ravenna on February 9, 1966 to his late parents George D., Sr., and Anna M. (Frayer) Cox. He worked as an operator for Ravenna City at the Waste Water Treatment Plant. Dan was also a 1984 graduate from the Ravenna High...
Donna S Desko-Dean
Jul 27, 2024
Donna S. Desko-Dean, 62 of Ravenna, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024. Donna was born on February 10, 1962 in Ravenna, Ohio to her late parents Arthur and Marjorie (Dean) Desko. In addition to her parents, Donna is preceded in death by her husband Rob Dean whom passed away in 2015, and her siblings Douglas Desko, David Desko, Daniel...
Elwood Novy
Jul 24, 2024
Elwood Novy passed away July 24, 2024. He leaves a wife, two children, 4 grandchildren and a sister. Calling hours will be from 4:00PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, August 1, 2024 and a funeral service will be at 10:00AM Friday, August 2, 2024 at the Shorts Spicer Crislip Funeral Home Ravenna Chapel. Condolences and memories of Elwood may...
Wilma Louise (Harlan) Adams
Jul 19, 2024
Adams, Wilma Louise (Harlan)
December 25, 1937 - July 19, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Wilma Adams (Harlan) of Ravenna, on July 19, 2024, at the age of 86. She was a homemaker and a lover of all animals but especially cats. She had a wonderful sense...
Chris Williams
Jul 17, 2024
Gaylord Chris Williams, 63 of Ravenna, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Hillcrest hospital. Chris was born on December 18, 1960 in Ravenna, Ohio to his late parents Arnett V. and Josephine (Fisher) Williams. He was a retired union carpenter who had been employed by the company Bridge. Chris is survived by his children Peter Williams, Jay Stacy,...
Annabelle Lomac
Jul 17, 2024
Annabelle Lomac, 91 of Twinsburg, passed away Wednesday July 17, 2024 at the Legacy of Twinsburg. She was born October 13, 1932 in Russell, Ohio to the late Emil and Jennie (Mikl) Sindelar. Ms. Lomac has lived in Garfield Hts., and had worked for the Product Development Corp in Brookpark, Ohio. She was a member of SS Cosmas and...
Marion Joseph Daniels
Jul 17, 2024
Marion Joseph Daniels, 90, resident of Ravenna for most of his life, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Joe was born in Paris Township on February 15, 1934 to Leo and Leta (Spitler) Daniels. His family moved to Ravenna during his childhood and he graduated from Ravenna High School in 1952. He married his Raven sweetheart, Joan (Amick) Daniels...
Verna Stacy
Jul 16, 2024
Verna Stacy "forever 29" of Cuyahoga Falls, formerly of Ravenna, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Crown Center at Laurel Lake in Hudson. She was born May 15, 1939 in Ary, KY to Ira, Sr. and Melda (Noble) Stacy. She grew up on Mill Branch Hollow and carried her love for Kentucky with her everywhere in life. Verna...
William Welton Warner Jr.
Jul 15, 2024
William Welton Warner, Jr. 84 of Ravenna passed away Monday, July 15, 2024 at his residence with his daughter by his side. He was born November 11, 1939 in Kiessling Mills, WV to William W. Sr. and Mary E. (Mitchell) Warner. William was a pastor with the United Methodist Church, enjoyed artwork and wrote several religious books . William...
Carl D. Lane
Jul 11, 2024
Carl D. Lane 93 of Tallmadge passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024 at his residence. He was born April 4, 1931 in Glasgow, KY to Edward and Perine (Morrison) Lane. Survivors include his sons Mike Lane and Steven (Tami) Lane, grandchildren Nathan and Dakota and great grandchildren Lyric and Journey. He was preceded in death by his parents, his...
Lucille G (Kurzynski) Slovensky
Jul 6, 2024
Lucille G. Slovensky, 81, of Streetsboro, passed away Saturday July 6, 2024 at the Justin T. Rogers Hospice House in Akron, Ohio. On May 4, 1943, she was born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Stefan and Apolionia (Bugaj) Kurzynski. Mrs. Slovensky has lived in Streetsboro the past 45 years and had owned L&M Novel-T's in Streetsboro. She was...
Denise R (Kreinbihl) Johns
Jul 4, 2024
Denise R. Johns, 77 of Ravenna, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024. She was born on April 26, 1947 to Robert and Louise (Willowby) Kreinbihl. Denise enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, coloring, reading , watching Hallmark movies and was a member of the Merry Makers Club. She was a loving wife, mother,...
Leona Arline (Dillsworth) Wilt
Jul 4, 2024
Leona Arline Wilt, 87, passed away Thursday July 4, 2024. She was born in Swanton, Maryland. She lived in Streetsboro for over 50 years before moving to Ravenna. She was married for 58 years to James Henry Wilt (deceased). Mrs. Wilt worked as a nurses aide and before that as an assistant to the original Mr. Jingleling. In addition...
Charles G Venable
Jul 2, 2024
Charles G. Venable, 73 of Ravenna, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at the Tamarac Ridge in Kent, Ohio. Charles was born on October 1, 1950 in Beaumont, Texas to his late parents Lee E. and Charldean M. (Irwin) Venable. He formerly lived in Louisiana but moved to Ravenna in 1988. Charles retired from the United States Navy after...
Leona L. (Turner) Tasker
Jul 2, 2024
Leona L. Tasker 90 of Paris Twp. passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at UH Portage Medical Center. She was born June 15, 1934 in Swanton, MD to Gilbert S. and Virginia (Harvey) Turner. Leona was a member of the First Church of God in Edinburg. Survivors include her children Carolyn Lee, Richard Tasker, William (Cindy) Tasker, David (Katie)...
Altabell (Dent) King
Jun 30, 2024
Known to most as Mamal, this spunky and vibrant lady went to be with her beloved husband, Kenny, and cherished dog, Blue, on June 30, 2024, after fighting a long battle with terminal illness. Altabell “Bell” (Dent) King was born and raised in Ravenna Township to George and Cloie (Stidd) Dent. After getting married in 1963, she and her...
Cindy L. Wilson-Gray
Jun 29, 2024
Cindy L. Wilson-Gray 67 of Cuyahoga Falls passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Green Village Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in Green, Ohio after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She fought her battle in true Cindy fashion. She was born March 7, 1957 in Ravenna, Ohio to James and Mona (Bregant) Wilson. Survivors include her sister Cathy (Richard)...
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