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Ernest L Walter

Ernest L Walter

Oct 17, 2012

Ernest  L. Walter, 88, of Ravenna, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 17, 2012. He was born on November 10, 1923 in Dover, Ohio to the late Ernest and Mildred (Brandt) Walter. Ernest served in the U.S. Army during WWII, and he graduated from Ohio State University in 1950. He was a member of the Ravenna Elks Lodge and loved...

Jay Lemon

Jay Lemon

Oct 17, 2012

Jay Lemon, Jr. 86 of Rootstown, formerly of Brady Lake, died Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at his residence surrounded by his children. He was born August 20, 1926 in Kent, Ohio to Jay and Thelma P. (Richardson) Lemon.He had lived in Brady Lake, attended Brady Lake School and then Kent Roosevelt High School. Jay was on the 1944 Roosevelt Golf...

John M. Jay Chercourt

John M. Jay Chercourt

Oct 15, 2012

John M. "Jay" Chercourt51 of Ravenna, formerly of Streetsboro, died Monday, October 15, 2012. He was born July 29, 1961 in Garfield Heights to Gerald E. and Mary Anne C. (Hrovat) Chercourt. John was lighthearted and fun  loving. He attended Kent Roosevelt High School, was an avid bowler, loved his Harley and traveling to Florida. John spent the last decade...

John Allen Danes

John Allen Danes

Oct 15, 2012

John A. Danes 65 of Palmyra died Monday, October 15, 2012 at Akron General Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was born December 19, 1946 in Ravenna, Ohio to Dominic and Eleanor (Zinkand) Danes. John was a resident of Edinburg and Palmyra for the past 38 years and worked as a machinist for CL Gougler Industries in Kent. He...

Frances Allene (Mckay)  Sorensen

Frances Allene (Mckay) Sorensen

Oct 14, 2012

Frances Allene Sorensen, 95, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2012, at Robinson Memorial Hospital. She was born on December 9, 1916 in Des Moines, Iowa to the late Louis and Minnie E. (Tingley) McKay. Frances grew up in Chicago and moved to Ravenna in 1945. She was the owner of Allenes Beauty Shop for 60 years. She was also...

Verna  M (Champagne)  Beck

Verna M (Champagne) Beck

Oct 14, 2012

Verna Mae Beck was born blessed, with no less, than a million miracles. Yet perhaps her most miraculous gift, was her ability to selflessly share those miracles, with family, friends, congregation, community and complete strangers throughout the course of her awe inspiring voyage. Her presence was like the scent of fresh cut grass being kissed by the country sunrise. Crisp,...

Elizabeth "Betty" (Sterpka)  Kralik

Elizabeth "Betty" (Sterpka) Kralik

Oct 14, 2012

Elizabeth (Betty) Kralik, 90 of Ravenna passed away Sunday, October 14, 2012 at Robinson Memorial Hospital, surrounded by family. She was born August 23, 1922 in Broad Top, PA to the late George and Elizabeth Mary (Stassek) Sterpka. Elizabeth was a member of Immaculate Conception Church for over 50 years. She lived for her children and grandchildren. She loved cooking,...

John Ferrando Sr.

John Ferrando Sr.

Oct 13, 2012

John Ferrando, 75 of Hartville passed away at his home Saturday, October 13, 2012. He was born July 29, 1937 in Ashtabula, OH to the late Sam and Lucia (Rocco) Ferrando. He served with the US Army during the Korean War. Retired from Chrysler after 31 years. Survivors include his loving wife Wilda "Tink" (Vance) Ferrando, daughter, Kimberly (Jim) Tekavec,...

William  Paul "Bill" Dickel

William Paul "Bill" Dickel

Oct 13, 2012

William Paul “Bill” Dickel, 74, passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at his home after a hard fought battle with cancer. Born November 28, 1937, in Frostburg, Maryland, he was a son of the late Joseph and Idella (Gordon) Dickel . Bill attended Beall High School in Frostburg and then moved on to serve in the U.S. Navy. After...

Frank  Thomas Kale

Frank Thomas Kale

Oct 13, 2012

Frank Thomas Kale 70 of Kent passed away Saturday, October 13, 2012, at his home. He was born February 19, 1942 in Ravenna, Ohio to the late Lon M. and Olive M. (Eatinger) Kale. He retired from Kent State University where he worked in the maintenance dept. Frank enjoyed bowling, bingo and playing cards. He is survived by his sisters,...

Patsy B (Dent)  Reynolds

Patsy B (Dent) Reynolds

Oct 10, 2012

Patsy B. Reynolds 69 of Ravenna passed away Wednesday October 10, 2012 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna, Ohio.  She was born April 14, 1943 in Mahone, West Virginia  to the late Richard and Eleanor (Gimmel) Dent.  Patsy has lived in Ravenna most of her life  and enjoyed reading, word search puzzles and spending time with her grandchildren and great...

Hazel  (West)  Davis

Hazel (West) Davis

Oct 9, 2012

Hazel Davis 86 of Aurora, formerly of Perry, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, October  9, 2012 at Maplewood Care Center.  She was born August 29, 1926 in Clay, WV to the late Everett and Barbara (Jarvis) West. Hazel was a former member of Perry Church of God. She enjoyed gardening and quilting.  She will be sadly missed by her sister, Mural...

Christopher  M Taylor

Christopher M Taylor

Oct 6, 2012

Christopher M. Taylor 20 of Maine formerly of Ravenna passed away Saturday October 6, 2012.  He was born February 2, 1992 in Steubenville, Ohio to Aaron Griffith and Iva (Taylor) Stewart.  Chris had attended school in Ravenna where he played high school football.  Survivors include his father Aaron Griffith of Arizona, his mother Iva (Warren) Stewart of Ravenna, siblings Warren,...

Lois A. (Harvey)  Guy

Lois A. (Harvey) Guy

Oct 6, 2012

Lois A. Guy 78 of Aurora died Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights. She was born September 30, 1934 in Chester, WV to Roy and Elsie (Justice) Harvey. Lois was a member of the Faith Baptist Church in Streetsboro. Formerly of East Liverpool, she has lived in Aurora since 1961 and worked as an overseas exporter...

Robert  M. Lyon

Robert M. Lyon

Oct 5, 2012

Robert M. Lyon 87 of Akron, formerly of Kent, passed away Friday, October 5, 2012 at the Emeritus at Stow. He was born June 26, 1925 in San Diego, CA to the late Francis and Carolyn (Berry) Lyon.  He served in the U.S. Navy. He retired from  Kent State University in 1993, was a member of Edinburg United Church, and...

George C Cosko

George C Cosko

Oct 2, 2012

George C. Cosko,  age 85, of Streetsboro, passed away  peacefully on Tuesday, October, 2, 2012 at his home from complications of COPD.  He was born on November 5, 1926 in Cleveland a son of the late, James and Marion (Gardner) Cosko. George was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in WWII. He was a member of St. Joan of...

Lila G. (Palmer)  Taylor

Lila G. (Palmer) Taylor

Oct 1, 2012

Lila G. Taylor 100 of Ravenna died Monday, October 1, 2012. She was born February 10, 1912 in Brimfield, Ohio to Frank and Susan (Dean) Palmer. Lila was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Ravenna and the Junior Tuesday Literary Club. She graduated from Kent State University School and attended Kent State University. She worked as a...

Barbara Jean (Knapp)  Cannon

Barbara Jean (Knapp) Cannon

Sep 30, 2012

Barbara Jean Cannon 66 of Ravenna passed away Sunday, September 30, 2012 at her home. She was born July 26, 1946 in Ravenna to the late Herman and Clara (Wymer) Knapp. Barbara was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, and she enjoyed working with ceramics and plastic  canvas.  Survivors include her loving husband, Edward D. Cannon whom she married September...

Joseph C. Lambert

Joseph C. Lambert

Sep 29, 2012

Lambert, Joseph Clifford-On September 29, 2012, Joe passed away peacefully  at the home of his daughter surrounded by love and respect in Ravenna, Ohio.  He was formerly of Lake Grove, NY and Calabash, NC. Born on March 10, 1938 to the late William and Helen (nee Cusack) of Whitestone, NY. Loving husband  of the late Patricia T. (Kellerman-Williams). Dear father...

Ronald E.  (Rod)  Holloway

Ronald E. (Rod) Holloway

Sep 26, 2012

Ronald E. "Rod" Holloway 62 of Ravenna died Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at Louis Stokes Veterans Medical Center in Cleveland. He was born January 9, 1950 in Montgomery, AL to Roman E. and Waverlene (Smith) Holloway. Rod was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War, a member of the Ravenna American Legion and worked as a carpenter. He is...

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