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Michael  A. Chebra Sr.

Michael A. Chebra Sr.

Dec 5, 2014

Michael A. Chebra, Sr. 95 of Streetsboro passed away Friday, December 5, 2014 at Akron City Hospital.  He was born September 29, 1919 in Fairport, OH to the late John and Anna (Mitchko) Chebra. He served with the US Army during WWII. Mike was a member of St. Joan of Arc Church. He was a avid fisherman and outdoorsman all...

John A. Mcferren

John A. Mcferren

Dec 5, 2014

John A. McFerren John Archibald McFerren, age 95, of Aurora, Ohio, passed from this life on December 5, 2014 at Independence Village of Aurora.  John was born November 29, 1919 in Wooster, Ohio to the late Carl and Harriet (Read) McFerren, but during the Depression his family moved to Cleveland where he graduated from John Adams High School and from...

Arthur J Davis

Arthur J Davis

Dec 4, 2014

Arthur J. Davis, 55 of Cleveland passed away Thursday December 4, 2014 at his residence.  He was born March 7, 1959 in Ravenna to Clyde R. Davis, Sr. and the late Elsie L. (Girtz) Davis.  Mr. Davis has lived in Cleveland the past 15 years and was formerly of Atlanta and Ravenna.  He was working as a Registered Nurse for...

Richard W. Prosser

Richard W. Prosser

Dec 2, 2014

Richard W. Prosser 69 of Aurora, formerly of Kent, passed away suddenly Tuesday, December 2, 2014. He was born April 4, 1945 in Cleveland to the late Lester W. and Florence Prosser.  Rich was a  Vietnam veteran serving in the US Army from 1969 - 1971. He earned a Bronze Star for his service in Vietnam. Rich was a self-employed...

Mark Allen Robitaille

Mark Allen Robitaille

Nov 30, 2014

Mark A. Robitaille was born November 26, 1950 in Cleveland, Ohio and was raised in Aurora, Ohio by his loving mother Elzire "Ellie" and proud father, former Aurora police chief, Arthur J. Robitaille. Mark graduated from Aurora High School in 1969 and was employed by Jo-Ann Fabrics for over 20 years. He enjoyed camping, was a big fan of amusement...

Nancy C. (Flowers)  Jacobs

Nancy C. (Flowers) Jacobs

Nov 27, 2014

Nancy C. Jacobs 74 of Ravenna passed away Thursday November 27, 2014 at her residence with her family by her side.  She was born December 6, 1939 in Ravenna to the late Earl W. and Maude (Smith) Flowers.  Mrs. Jacobs has lived in Ravenna all her life, she graduated from Ravenna High School in 1957 and had worked for Dr....

Chelsea Elizabeth Vance

Chelsea Elizabeth Vance

Nov 27, 2014

Chelsea Elizabeth Vance 21, a lifelong resident of Aurora, died Thursday, November 27, 2014. She was born June 18, 1993 in Mayfield Heights to Jerry and Jill Vance. Chelsea was a member of the Streetsboro Church of Christ and graduated from Aurora High School. Survivors include her parents Jerry and Jill Vance, brother Ryan Vance of Aurora and grandmother Elizabeth...

Rita (Shutler)  Eichler

Rita (Shutler) Eichler

Nov 27, 2014

Every Thanksgiving from now on will have a very special memorial meaning in the hearts of family and friends of Rita F. Eichler, 94, who passed away peacefully in her sleep Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2014. Rita was born November 18, 1920 to Bertha and Joseph Shutler in Ravenna, Ohio and remained a lifelong Ravenna resident, graduating from Ravenna High...

Judith M (Simcox)  Space

Judith M (Simcox) Space

Nov 25, 2014

Judith M. Space 54 of Ravenna passed away Tuesday November 25, 2014 at the Select Specialty Care Hospital in Akron, Ohio.  She was born  May 12, 1960 in Ravenna, Ohio to the late Franklin and Melva (Butler) Simcox.  Ms. Space has lived in Ravenna since 1996 and was formerly of Windham, Ohio.  She  had worked for Kraftmaid in Middlefield and...

William  J. Hall

William J. Hall

Nov 20, 2014

William  J. Hall 83 of Streetsboro passed away Thursday November 20, 2014 at the Maplewood Care Center in Streetsboro.  He was born February 25, 1931 in Charleston, WVA to the late Woodford and Zinah (Langford )Hall.  Mr. Hall has lived in Streetsboro most of his life and retired from KSU. He was a veteran of the US Air Force. William...

Cecilia Rose Catherine (Keppler)  Conley

Cecilia Rose Catherine (Keppler) Conley

Nov 16, 2014

Cecilia Rose Catherine Conley 82 of Ravenna passed away Sunday, November 16, 2014 at the Woodlands at Robinson in Ravenna.  She was born January 15, 1932 in Edinburg, Ohio to the late Anthony and Teresa (Frient) Keppler.  Mrs. Conley attended the Immaculate Conception Church,  St. Peter of the Fields Church and recently the University Parish Newman Center.  She was a...

Herbert  Leonard Andrews

Herbert Leonard Andrews

Nov 16, 2014

Herbert Leonard Andrews, 79, of Ravenna, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on November 16, 2014. Herb was born on May 21, 1935 in Los Angeles, California, graduating from Corona High School in 1953.  He worked as an electrician at various manufacturing organizations and served in the army.  In retirement, his family and golf became his passion.  He is survived...

Mary P (Pizzute)  Near

Mary P (Pizzute) Near

Nov 15, 2014

Mary Papiska Near 94 of Akron, formerly of Kent and Ravenna, died Saturday, November 15, 2014 at the Hospice Care Center in Copley. She was born December 1, 1919 in Kent, OH to Thomas and Carmella (Donoto) Pizzute. Mary retired from Ravenna City Schools as a Cook and had worked at the GE Plant in Ravenna. She was a member...

Joyce A. (Fultz)  Sossa

Joyce A. (Fultz) Sossa

Nov 13, 2014

Joyce Avonel Sossa passed away at home with her children by her side on Thursday, November 13, 2014. She was born March 7, 1931 in Carter, Kentucky to the late Lytle and Dora (Parker) Fultz.  Joyce worked at Green Ball Bearing in Cleveland where she met her husband Rudy. They were married for 47 years before his passing in 1998....

Todd  A. Hutchinson

Todd A. Hutchinson

Nov 12, 2014

Todd Alan Hutchinson 49 of Ravenna passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 12, 2014. He was born July 23, 1965 in Cleveland to Jimmy Ray and Minnie Marie (Patrick) Hutchinson, the seventh of ten sons. Todd worked tirelessly for the last 22 years as manager of the family business, excelling at every endeavor. He was a proud...

Thomas H. White

Thomas H. White

Nov 11, 2014

Reverend Thomas Howard White, 69, of Brady Lake, passed away early afternoon on November 11, 2014 at home surrounded by family and friends. Tom was a loving husband to his wife of over 51 years, Sandy (Carden), wise father of Tommy (Laura) White of Kent, Grace (Keith) Angel of Randolph, Donny White of Kent, Mark (Kristine) White of Oregon, Sara...

Michael S Bayless

Michael S Bayless

Nov 10, 2014

Michael S Bayless, 46, of Streetsboro passed away on November 10, 2014 at his home.  The world received a very spirited gift the day Michael was born in Ravenna, Ohio on November 8, 1968.  He had a beautiful smile and never fell short of making us laugh.  Michael lived in Streetsboro for the past two years and formerly Ravenna, where...

Joseph B. Jordan, Jr.

Joseph B. Jordan, Jr.

Nov 9, 2014

Joseph B. Jordan, Jr. 59 of Streetsboro died Sunday, November 9, 2014. He was born June 30, 1955 in Louisa, KY to Joe and Emogene (Senters) Jordan. Joseph retired from Chrysler Corporation in Twinsburg in 2006 and worked as an expediter for Fed Ex. Survivors include his wife of 29 years Sandra (Shahan), stepson Ronald Klink, Jr. of Streetsboro, 5...

Robin  Lee Fouts

Robin Lee Fouts

Nov 8, 2014

Robin Lee Fouts 70 of Brimfield passed away at his home Saturday, November 8, 2014. He was born December 23, 1943 in Ravenna to the late Ernest D. and Martha W. (Gates) Fouts.  He served in the US Army during Vietnam, and attended Kent State University.  He was a carpenter for the carpenters local # 639 until he retired. Robin...

Kathryn  M.  (Long)  Matonis

Kathryn M. (Long) Matonis

Nov 5, 2014

Kathryn M. Long-Matonis 59 of Ravenna passed away Wednesday November 5, 2014 at the Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna, Ohio.  She was born October 10, 1955 in Ravenna to the late Fred A. and Dorothy M. (Ford) Long.  Kathy  has lived in Ravenna all her life and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Ravenna, she had...

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