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Margaret A. (Basinais)  Mix

Margaret A. (Basinais) Mix

Jun 29, 2012

Margaret A. Mix 90, a resident of Deerfield since 1946, died Friday, June 29, 2012. She was born September 2, 1921 in Cleveland, OH to the late Frank and Anna Marie (Grimm) Basinais. Margaret was a 50 year member of the Deerfield Methodist Church, a member of Eastern Star, American Legion Auxiliary, Deerfield Dandies and the Deerfield Senior Citizens. She...

Paul K Yorko

Paul K Yorko

Jun 28, 2012

Paul K. Yorko Sr, 70, of Aurora passed away Thursday, June 28, 2012 at Robinson Memorial Hospital.  He was born September 17, 1941 in Greensboro, PA to the late John and Christine (Holder) Yorko.  Paul worked for the Ford Motor Co. as a Industrial Mechanic for 36 years till he retired.  He enjoyed working on and restoring cars.  Survivors include...

Shirley V (Vosper)  Huston

Shirley V (Vosper) Huston

Jun 28, 2012

Shirley V. Huston, 89, of Kent, formerly of Ravenna, passed away at Kent Ridge at Golden Pond with her family by her side. She was born in Woodsfield to the late, George and Lela (Price) Vosper. She was a member of the First Congregational Church of Ravenna United Church of Christ. Shirley was a school teacher for Freedom Twp. and  ...

Russell W. Bennett

Russell W. Bennett

Jun 27, 2012

Russell W. Bennett 58, of Sharon, Pa. formerly of Windham passed away Wednesday June 27, 2012 at the Sharon Regional Hospital following natural causes.  He was born December 28, 1953 in Rochester, Pa. to Russell B. and Rosa L. (Morris) Bennett.  He had worked at Samuel Moore and Donnie's gas station and was a 1972 graduate from Windham High School.  ...

Peggy Jean (Moore)  Young

Peggy Jean (Moore) Young

Jun 25, 2012

Peggy Jean Young 68 of Brimfield died Monday, June 25, 2012. She was born June 27, 1943 in Philippi, WV to Hugh and Kate (Crouse) Moore. Peggy was a server for Bob Evans Restaurant in Streetsboro for 13 years and had been a server for Elite Restaurant in Ravenna for 22 years. She loved all her customers and friends. Survivors...

Donald Oliver  Vance

Donald Oliver Vance

Jun 22, 2012

Donald Oliver Vance, 96, of Ravenna passed away Friday June 22, 2012 at his residence. He was born September 6, 1915 in Akron to the late George and Cora (Denzer) Vance . Mr. Vance has lived in Ravenna most of his life and was a life time member of the Ravenna Elks. He had taught at Ravenna City Schools before...

Alfred  Walker

Alfred Walker

Jun 21, 2012

Alfred Walker 61 of Ravenna passed away Thursday June 21, 2012 at his home.  He was born May 19, 1951 in Cleveland to the late James D . and Mary L. Walker.  Alfred has lived in Ravenna the past  22 years where he enjoyed fishing, hunting and working on cars.  He will be sadly missed by his long time companion...

Donna Jean (Wheeler)  Holt

Donna Jean (Wheeler) Holt

Jun 21, 2012

Donna Jean Holt 75 of Ravenna passed away Thursday, June 21, 2012 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. She was born June 22, 1936 in Mt. Gilead, Ohio to the late Merle and Marcile (Kerr) Wheeler.  Donna was a member of the Frist United Methodist Church in Ravenna, the ABL Club, and the Portage County Parkinson's Association.  She is survived by her...

Ronald A Keller

Ronald A Keller

Jun 19, 2012

Ronald A. Keller, 47 of Ravenna passed away suddenly at his home Tuesday, June 19, 2012. He was born June 11, 1965 in Ravenna to Clarence and Delores (Wise) Keller.  He was a 1983 graduate of Ravenna High School and Maplewood Career center.   Ron was a commercial electrician with International Brotherhood of Electricians Union Local #306. He was an avid...

Roger Lee May

Roger Lee May

Jun 18, 2012

Roger Lee May, 68, passed away Monday June 18, 2012 after a courageous battle with COPD, with family members by his side. Roger was born on April 10, 1944 in Searights, PA to the late Carl and Ruth (Hiles) May  and moved to Streetsboro in 1959. Roger was a 1963 graduate of Kent Roosevelt and a US Army  veteran serving...

Barbara J (Howell)  England

Barbara J (Howell) England

Jun 17, 2012

Barbara J. England 73 of Ravenna passed away  Sunday June 17, 2012 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna.  She was born July 28, 1938 in Morgantown, WV to the late Charles and Wahnetia (Henderson) Howell.    She has lived in Ravenna since 1964 and was formerly of West Virginia.  Mrs. England retired from the Ravenna VFW where she worked as a...

Jeffery S. Fox

Jeffery S. Fox

Jun 16, 2012

Jeffery S. "Smeegles" Fox, 22, of Ravenna passed away Saturday June 16, 2012 following an accidental drowning in West Branch Reservoir. He was born February 25, 1990 in Barberton to Jeffery Snyder and Terri Fox. Jeff had worked at McDonald's in Ravenna, graduated from Ravenna High School and enjoyed fishing. Survivors include his mother Terri Fox of Ravenna, his father...

Jacqueline E (Brannen)  Ferguseon

Jacqueline E (Brannen) Ferguseon

Jun 16, 2012

Jacqueline E. Ferguson, 76, of Ravenna passed away Saturday, June 16, 2012 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. She was born January 23, 1936 in Kent to the late Harold M. and Ruth Ann (Monaco) Brannen.  She is a lifelong resident of Portage County. Jackie enjoyed cooking, baking, working on puzzles, going to flea markets, and loved spending time with her grandchildren...

Evangeline (Plesotis)  Wawrin

Evangeline (Plesotis) Wawrin

Jun 15, 2012

Evangeline Wawrin 83 of Winter Haven, FL died Friday, June 15, 2012. She was born September 1, 1928 in Cleveland, Ohio to James (Demetreos) and Nellie May (Smith) Plesotis. Evangeline was proud of her Greek heritage, grew up in Mantua, OH, enjoyed needle point, her pets and was an avid Cleveland Indians fan. In her later years in Florida, she...

Sylvia  (Bowie)  Anderson

Sylvia (Bowie) Anderson

Jun 15, 2012

Sylvia E. Anderson,72 of Streetsboro went home to be with the Lord on June 15, 2012, after several years of declining health surrounded by her loving family. Sylvia was an avid clock collector and her greatest pastime was reading. She looked forward to her weekly trips to Hartville with her late husband Bob, a tradition her children kept up after...

Jean  (Prater)  Bennett

Jean (Prater) Bennett

Jun 13, 2012

Jean Bennett, 76 of Ravenna went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 13, 2012 with her loving family at her side.   She was born June 26, 1935 in Fonde, KY to the late Roscoe and Rosa Lee Prater.  Jean attended the First Church of God in Ravenna and Christ Fellowship, Palm Beach Gardens, when visiting Florida.  Her favorite...

Roy Corwin

Roy Corwin

Jun 13, 2012

Roy Corwin, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 with his family by his side. He was born on September 17, 1925 in Carmi, Illinois, a son of the late, Roy and Lula (Howell) Corwin, Sr. Roy lived in Rootstown since 1963 and was veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in WWII. He was a member of the VFW...

Ray W. Taylor

Ray W. Taylor

Jun 11, 2012

Ray W. Taylor, 79, of Randolph died Monday, June 11, 2012 at home after a longillness, surrounded by family. He was born March 16, 1933 in Morgan County, Ohio to Herbert and Roxie (Alderman) Taylor. Ray worked as a machinist for Goodyear Tire & Rubber in Akron and retired as a supervisor from the Goodyear Tech Center Tire & Mold...

Audrey (Everhart)  Kolar

Audrey (Everhart) Kolar

Jun 11, 2012

Audrey Kolar, 85, a Streetsboro resident for the past 51 years, passed away Monday, June 11, 2012. She was born October 30, 1926 in Dunlo, PA to Frank and Mary (Fryko) Everhart. Mrs. Kolar was a lab technician at Custom Beverage. She was active in the community having served as a vounteer with Streetsboro Little League, den mother with Streetsboro...

Pauline  Grace (Moss)  Nichols

Pauline Grace (Moss) Nichols

Jun 10, 2012

Pauline Grace Nichols 85 of Ravenna passed away at her home Sunday, June 10, 2012 with her family around her. She was born July 7, 1926 in Randolph to the late James Mason and Mary Louise (White) Moss. Pauline graduated from Boheckers Business College in 1946 and KSU with a B.S. Degree in education in 1970. She was head of...

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