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Sam Hilling

Sam Hilling

Aug 3, 2014

Sam Hilling passed away Sunday August 3, 2014 at his residence of COPD due to an accident in his pole barn on November 3, 2010, where he cracked three ribs causing the COPD.  He was born July 14, 1941  in Jeanette, PA to the late Sam and Peg (Loughton) Hilling and graduated from Hempfield High School in 1960. Following graduation...

James R. Smith

James R. Smith

Aug 2, 2014

James R. Smith 76 of Kent died Saturday, August 2, 2014 at Robinson Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. He was born November 22, 1937 in Kent, Ohio to Albert R. and Hester M. (Nelson) Smith. Jim was a US Army veteran, member of the Ravenna Moose and Board member of the Portage County Soap Box Derby, owner of A-1...

Carl ("The Milk Man")  Spaeth

Carl ("The Milk Man") Spaeth

Aug 1, 2014

Carl F. Spaeth, 77 of Streetsboro passed away Friday August 1, 2014 at the Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna,  Ohio.  He was born May 8, 1937 in Mantua, Ohio to the late Howard and Emilie (Vogel) Spaeth.    Carl has lived in Streetsboro since 1965, was a member of the Aurora Mennonite Church, and a veteran of the US Army.   Carl...

Nickolas  D. Radosavich

Nickolas D. Radosavich

Jul 31, 2014

Nickolas D. "Chip" Radosavich, 46 of Ravenna passed away Thursday, July 31, 2014 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He was born July 5, 1968 in Lorain, Ohio to Nickolas Radosavich and Constance (Stewart) Hauenstein.  He graduated for Edgewood High School and attended Brookside High School. Chip attended Edinburg College in New York with a football scholarship and then graduated from Kent...

Dr. Edward Grodecki, Jr.

Dr. Edward Grodecki, Jr.

Jul 27, 2014

Dr. Edward F. Grodecki Jr. (Uncle Eddie, Downtown Eddie) of North Olmsted, Ohio formerly from Ravenna, Ohio passed away Sunday July 27, 2014 from complications to a long struggle with lymphoma. Dr. Grodecki Jr. was an ageless restaurateur, probation officer, caregiver, uncle, brother and dear friend to many. Born in upstate New York on July 23 Dr. Grodecki Jr. was...

Joan J. (Dipaola)  Barnes

Joan J. (Dipaola) Barnes

Jul 27, 2014

Joan J. (DiPaola) Barnes, 99, of Ravenna passed away Sunday, July 27, 2014. She was born October 5, 1914 in Peninsula, Ohio to Salvatore and Fortunata (Spinnicchia) DiPaola. Joan was a life long member of Immaculate Conception Church. She is survived by her son, William A. Barnes of Ravenna, grandchildren, Karen (Dennis) Kurtz and Vincent Barnes of Ravenna and Anita...

Gerald P. Dolman

Gerald P. Dolman

Jul 27, 2014

Gerald P. Dolman 88 of Streetsboro died Sunday, July 27, 2014 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born February 11, 1926 in Nelsonville, Ohio to Henry and Nellie (Wilkeson) Dolman. Mr. Dolman was a member of the Streetsboro United Methodist Church, a US Navy veteran of WWII and worked in sales for Wonder Bread/Hostess. Survivors include his...

Jane Ethel (Brudon)  Vellan

Jane Ethel (Brudon) Vellan

Jul 26, 2014

Jane Ethel Vellan (O'Brien), 75 of Ravenna, OH passed away Saturday, July 26, 2014 at the Woodlands at Robinson. She was born February, 5, 1939 in Richboro, PA to the late William and Ethel (Wood) Brudon. Jane was a member of the Ravenna Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses and a former member of the Hellertown, PA and the Quakertown, PA...

Thomas E. Milton, Sr.

Thomas E. Milton, Sr.

Jul 25, 2014

"To be absent with this flesh body is to be present with the Lord."  Thomas E. Milton, Sr. aged 70 passed away at his home on Friday July 25, 2014.  Tom was an avid deer hunter and fisherman.  He enjoyed gambling, camping with his family and was a big Pittsburgh Steelers Fan.  He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and...

Shawn L Maulis

Shawn L Maulis

Jul 21, 2014

Shawn L. Maulis 24, of Ravenna passed away Monday July 21, 2014. He was born April 20, 1990 in Ravenna to Mark Maulis and Shelley (Stout) Maulis.  Shawn has lived in Ravenna all his life and graduated from Ravenna High School in 2009. He enjoyed playing golf and fishing and was working at Wal-Mart in Streetsboro as a Pharmacy Technician.  ...

Claudine (Cottrell)  Tucker

Claudine (Cottrell) Tucker

Jul 21, 2014

Claudine Tucker 72 of Ravenna died Monday, July 21, 2014. She was born May 15, 1942 in Gassaway, WV to the late Jack and Loice (McCumbumer) Cottrell. Mrs. Tucker has been a Ravenna resident most of her life. Survivors include her children Jack (Carrie) Cottrell of Ravenna, Loreen (Dave) Dobrilovic of Ravenna and Jim Friend of Summerville, WV, 7 grandchildren...

Rose M. (Galzerano)  Locke

Rose M. (Galzerano) Locke

Jul 18, 2014

Rose Margaret (Galzerano) Locke, 92, of Ravenna passed away Friday, July 18, 2014 at Bonnie's Home Healthcare.  She was born March 13, 1922 in New Milford, Ohio to the late Angelo and Angeline (Feola) Galzerano.   Mrs. Locke was a member of Immaculate Conception Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband Peter P. Locke, Jr. whom she married April...

Georgiann M. (Dahms)  Heffner

Georgiann M. (Dahms) Heffner

Jul 18, 2014

Georgiann M. Heffner 88 of Shalersville  passed away Friday July 18, 2014 at the Woodlands at Robinson In Ravenna.  She was born July 25, 1925 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late George and Ann Dahms.  She has lived in Shalersville the past 14 years  and was formerly of Streetsboro.  Ms. Heffner retired from Loctite after 22 years where she worked...

Gary D. Newhouse

Gary D. Newhouse

Jul 18, 2014

Gary D. Newhouse 73 of Ravenna passed away Friday July 18, 2014 at his residence.  He was born March 2, 1941 in Ravenna, Ohio to the late William J. and Marjorie (Chambers) Newhouse.  Mr. Newhouse has been a lifelong Ravenna resident and retired from Schneller Inc. where he worked as a machine operator and was a veteran of the US...

Ruth Arleen (Kuhn)  Joyner

Ruth Arleen (Kuhn) Joyner

Jul 16, 2014

Ruth Arleen Joyner 91 of Ravenna, formerly of Streetsboro, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at Longmeadow Care Center. She was born April 21, 1923 in Hudson to the late Harley and Della (Beavers) Kuhn.  She worked as a practical nurse.  Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Aaron in 1979, daughter, Jennifer Bowman in 1972,...

Ralph  E. Clark

Ralph E. Clark

Jul 14, 2014

Ralph E. Clark 74 of Streetsboro died Monday, July 14, 2014. He was born September 8, 1939 in Brecksville, Ohio to Chancey F. and Carrie E. (Zimmerman) Clark. Ralph was a US Army veteran of the Korean War, a truck driver for Yellow Freight in Richfield, a member of the Northfield VFW #6768 and Streetsboro American Legion #685. Survivors include...

Melissa Renee Blom

Melissa Renee Blom

Jul 13, 2014

Melissa Renee Blom 26 of Streetsboro, died Sunday, July 13, 2014. She was born July 22, 1987 in Long Beach, CA to Timothy and Sandra (Hagy) Blom. Melissa worked as a barista for Starbucks. Survivors include her father Timothy of Streetsboro, mother Sandra of Wickliffe, sister Nicole Blom of Streetsboro and grandmother Beverly Blom of Coleman, WI. Calling hours will...

Roger E. Bowden

Roger E. Bowden

Jul 12, 2014

Roger E. Bowden 68 of Ravenna passed away Saturday July 12, 2014 at Akron City Hospital.  He was born February 18, 1946 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late David and Sarah Jane (Maloy) Bowden.  Mr. Bowden has lived in Ravenna the past 14 years and was formerly of Cleveland.  He retired from Akon in Aurora, where he was a plastic...

Juanita M. (Pigg)  Love

Juanita M. (Pigg) Love

Jul 11, 2014

Juanita M. Love 69 of Mantua, Ohio passed away Friday July 11, 2014 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna.  She was born September 3, 1944 in Jefferson City, Missouri to the late John and Mattie Ann (Mattlock) Pigg.  She has lived in Mantua most of her life and was a member of the Ravenna Elks, Moose and Eagles.  Juanita enjoyed...

William M.  English

William M. English

Jul 9, 2014

William M.  "Mike" English,  56, of Mantua passed away Wednesday July  9, 2014 at his home.  He was born September 7, 1957 to William E. and Bonnie Mae (Willyard) English.  Mike  has lived in the Mantua and Ravenna  area most of his life  and  had worked as a mechanic. He was preceded in death by his father William E. English.  ...

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