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William A. Swenskie

William A. Swenskie

Jan 11, 2013

William A. Swenskie 84 of Seville, Ohio, formerly of Streetsboro, died Friday, January 11, 2013. He was born December 13, 1928 in Clarksburg, WV to William and Mary (Bohensky) Swenskie. he was a US Navy veteran of WWII, retired from Chrysler Corporation in Twinsburg as a Die Setter Supervisor, was agifted cabinet maker, a charter member of the Akron...

Norman Duane Fullerton

Norman Duane Fullerton

Jan 11, 2013

Norman Duane Fullerton 75 of Streetsboro died Friday, January 11, 2013. He was born March 17, 1937 in Washington, PA to Harold and Viola (Porter) Fullerton. He was a US Navy veteran, retired from Ford Motor Company in Walton Hills where he was a metal finisher and inspector and enjoyed making clocks for his fellow Ford retirees. After his...

Shirley Ann (Flowers)  Stone

Shirley Ann (Flowers) Stone

Jan 10, 2013

Shirley Ann Stone, age 80, a lifelong resident of Ravenna, died on hospice on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. She was born June 5, 1932 in Ravenna to Earl W. and Maude A. (Smith) Flowers. Survivors include her beloved sisters Mary Hall and Nancy (Mark) Jacobs of Ravenna, sons William (Beth), Thomas (Charlotte), David (Cyndi), and...

Leroy "Lee" J. Gruver

Leroy "Lee" J. Gruver

Jan 8, 2013

LeRoy J. "Lee" Gruver , 77, of Edinburg, passed away at Robinson Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, January 8, 2013. He was born on September 6, 1935 in Greenville, PA to the late, LeRoy R. and Helen (Burnett) Gruver. Lee formerly lived in Greenville, PA, Youngstown, and Ravenna, before  settling in Edinburg. He retired from Pittsburgh Plate Glass after 50...

Thomas K. Johns

Thomas K. Johns

Jan 8, 2013

Thomas K. Johns 59 of Ravenna died Tuesday, January 8, 2012 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He was born January 3, 1954 in Cleveland, Ohio to Thomas and Dolores Jean (Wilson) Johns. Thomas was a member of Immaculate  Conception Church, resided at Lincoln Group Home, attended Happy Day School, Portage Industries and the Peace Program by Independence Inc. Survivors include...

M. Alice (Stephens)  Foldessy

M. Alice (Stephens) Foldessy

Jan 7, 2013

M. Alice Foldessy 86 of Streetsboro passed away Monday, January 7, 2013 at the Gardens of the Western Reserve in Streetsboro. Alice was the daughter of Barney Roy and Clara A. (Roberts) Stephens. She was born July 9, 1926 in Akron, Ohio, lived in Brimfield, Ohio for several years and then  the family moved to Johnny Cake Hollow in...

Rhiannon Elizabeth O'Hare

Rhiannon Elizabeth O'Hare

Jan 4, 2013

Rhiannon Elizabeth O'Hare, 9 of Ravenna passed away Friday, January  4, 2013 at the Cleveland Clinic Hospital.  She was born August 16, 2003 in Ravenna to Eric and Carrie (Haney) O'Hare.  Rhiannon was a 3rd grade student at Carlin Elementary School. She is survived by her parents; grandfather, Michael O'Hare; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. David Redford; aunts and uncles,...

Ronald B. Ward

Ronald B. Ward

Dec 31, 2012

Ronald B. Ward of Streetsboro passed away at his home Monday, December 31, 2012. He was born May 15, 1962 in Elyria, Ohio to Franklin D. and Elizabeth J. (Taylor) Ward.  He worked for Ohio Circuit in Twinsburg. Ronald enjoyed working with and riding motorcycles, watching movies , and watching his son and nephew's play sports.  He will be...

James F Snider

James F Snider

Dec 30, 2012

James F. Snider, 69, of Ravenna, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2012, in his home. He was born on July 19, 1943 in Grantsville, West Virginia to the late, James L., and Geneva (Heiney) Snider. He lived in Brady Lake for over 30 years and was a veteran of the US Army serving during the Vietnam War. James...

Sarah L. (Post)  Brunn

Sarah L. (Post) Brunn

Dec 28, 2012

Sarah L. Brunn, 81, of Freedom, died Friday, December 28, 2012, from complications of colon cancer. She was born January 14, 1931, in Ravenna, Ohio, to the late Thomas and Goldie (Warne) Post.

A 1949 graduate of Ravenna High School, she gained her bachelor's degree from Kent State University in 1953. She worked as a home economics...

Julius  B Chiller

Julius B Chiller

Dec 26, 2012

Julius B. Chiller 83 of Streetsboro died Wednesday, December 26, 2012. He was born May 11, 1929 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Julius B. and Carolyn (Shetler) Chiller. Mr. Chiller was a member of St. Joan of Arc Church in Streetsboro, worked at Ohio Crankshaft where he was a millright and worked as a custodian for Streetsboro City...

Florence  Evelyn  (Christon)  Reed

Florence Evelyn (Christon) Reed

Dec 25, 2012

Florence Evelyn Reed 79 of Ravenna, formerly of Cambridge and Mantua, died Tuesday, December 25, 2012. She was born August 30, 1933 in Cleveland, Ohio to Demetrius and Irene (Jacob) Christon. She loved her family, home and friends. Her hobby's included crafts and gardening. Survivors include her daughters Robin (Rick) Rossego of Ravenna and Colleen (Anthony) Laflame of Hudson,...

Anna (Hornung)  Patrick-Cunningham

Anna (Hornung) Patrick-Cunningham

Dec 23, 2012

Anna Patrick-Cunningham 78 of Edinburg died Sunday, December 23, 2012. She was born  November 17, 1934 in Augsburg, Germany to Ludwig Wilhelm and Katharina (Schneck) Hornung. Anna had retired from Ametek Lamb Electric in 1996 after 33 years as a line worker. Survivors include her daughter Sonja (Keith) Smith of Atwater , son Tim (Wendy) Patrick of Charlestown, 6...

Michael J.  Knapp

Michael J. Knapp

Dec 23, 2012

Michael J. Knapp 55 of Atwater, Ohio passed away Sunday December 23, 2012 at the Alliance Community Hospital. He was born July 11, 1957 in Ravenna, Ohio to the late Lester and Pauline (Schweitzer) Knapp. Michael has lived in Atwater his whole life and had done work as a carpenter and landscaper. He enjoyed woodworking , refurbishing old furniture,...

Michael E. Baker

Michael E. Baker

Dec 23, 2012

Michael E. Baker 61 of Ravenna passed away Sunday December 23, 2012 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. He was born September 13, 1951 in Ravenna to Eugene Baker and Phyllis (Meyers) Baker. Mr. Baker has lived in Ravenna the past four years and was formerly of Kent. He worked for the Home Depot in Streetsboro in the Tool...

Kenneth  D. Winters

Kenneth D. Winters

Dec 22, 2012

Kenneth D. Winters, 55, of Edinburg, passed away on December 22, 2012. He was born on March 10, 1957 to George David and Patricia (Hughes) Winters. He has lived in Edinburg since 2007, and formerly lived in Randolph, Ohio for over 20 years. Ken owned and operated Winters’ Excavating for 30 years. Survivors include his sons, Kenneth D. Winters...

Helen (Vechter)  Abell

Helen (Vechter) Abell

Dec 22, 2012

Helen Abell 78, passed away Saturday December 22, 2012 at the Citrus Memorial Hospital, Florida. In addition to her parents John and Helen Vechter, she was preceded in death by her devoted, loving husband Emmet Abell in June of 1993 and her sisters Sue Scheffler and Mildred Scarberry. Survivors include her daughters Pam (Richard) Garrett of Citrus Springs, Florida,...

Jack A. Wilson

Jack A. Wilson

Dec 21, 2012

Jack A. Wilson 60 of Ravenna passed away Friday December 21, 2012 at the Cleveland Clinic. He was born May 4, 1952 in Massillon, Ohio to the late Dale and Bonita (Brown) Wilson. Jack has lived in Ravenna most of his life and was a member and twice the Past Exalted Ruler at the Ravenna Elks Lodge #1076. He...

Anna Ruth (Kilson)  Cummings

Anna Ruth (Kilson) Cummings

Dec 21, 2012

Anna Ruth Cummings 85 of Ravenna passed away Friday December 21, 2012. She was born October 21, 1927 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Joseph and Mary Kilson. Survivors include her children Linda (Jerome) Santora of Ravenna, Robert (Michelle) Cummings of Kirtland, grandchildren Jacquelyn Cash (Jeremy) and Mary Kay, her great grandchildren Francis, Joseph, GeorgeAnna, Catherine and her brother...

Josephine A. (Iarussi)  Tondiglia

Josephine A. (Iarussi) Tondiglia

Dec 21, 2012

Josephine A. Tondiglia 89 of Ravenna passed away peacefully at the Akron City Hospital on Friday December 21, 2012. She was born November 25, 1923 in Bedford, Ohio to Pompeo and Mary (Romito) Iarussi. Mrs. Tondiglia lived in Ravenna most of her life. She retired from Ametek in 1989 and had also worked at Oak Rubber. She was a...

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