Charles White
Jul 10, 2012
Charles "Charlie" White, 74, of Ravenna, passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at Akron City Hospital. He was born on February 2, 1938 in Maybeury, West Virginia to the late, Walter and Effie (Thore) White. Charlie is survived by his wife of 53 years, Doris White of Ravenna; children, Judy Tekien of Tampa, Florida, Brenda (William) Groom of Burton,...
Charles F. Mcconahy
Jul 9, 2012
Charles F. McConahy, 89, of Ravenna, passed away on Monday, July 9, 2012 at the Gardens of the Western Reserve. He was born on January 29, 1923 in Oberlin, Ohio to the late, Chester and Myrtle (Wise) McConahy. Charles was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in WWII. He was a Multi Crew Supervisor for Nelson Tree Service, a...
David Dromi
Jul 8, 2012
David Dromi 79 of Kent, formerly of Coral Springs, FL, died Sunday,July 8, 2012. He was born February 5, 1933 in Akko, Israel to Heim and Miriam (Ezra) Dromi. David was a self-employed investor and had lived in Kent since 2002. Survivors include his wife of 35 years Carolyn (Rattai), daughters Elizabeth of Cleveland and Dana of Jerusalem, sons Elon...
Sally Lou (Rutherford) Miller
Jul 7, 2012
Sally Lou (McBride) Miller, 68 years young, known simply as "Nana" to many, passed away July 7, 2012, in the comfort of her daughter's home in Streetsboro. Sally's passing followed a courageous battle with cancer taht she'd successfully fought for more than 11 years. Sally was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to all. Born March 24, 1944...
Twilla M (Miller) Townsend
Jul 6, 2012
Twilla M. Townsend 51 of Ravenna died unexpectedly of Natural Causes Friday July 6, 2012. She was born September 30, 1960 in Ravenna to Robert Miller, and Jackie (Beetler) Cooper.  Twilla lived in Ravenna all her life where she was an hair dresser and nail Tech. She is survived by her children, Chad (Erika) Decker, Terrah (Chuck) Kulig, parents, Jackie...
Elizabeth Ann "Liz" (Rhinehart) Hayes
Jul 5, 2012
Elizabeth Ann "Liz" (Rhinehart) Hayes, 86. of Ravenna passed away peacefully at Longmeadow Care Center with her family at her side.  She was born September 4, 1925 in Copley, Ohio to the late Ralph and Cora (Barker) Rhinehart.  She worked as a nurse all of her life at various nursing homes including the Portage County Nursing  Home, Jane Francis (Altercare)...
Richard T. Deyoung
Jul 5, 2012
Richard T. DeYoung 72 of Ravenna passed away Thursday, July 5, 2012 at Robinson Memorial Hospital.  He was born May 12, 1940 in Ravenna to the late Simon and Nedra (Dole) DeYoung-OverHolt. Richard served with the US Navy.  He was a member of the Frist United Methodist Church in Ravenna, and the Lions Club.  He enjoyed camping, woodworking, making model...
Betty P (Davis) Stewart
Jul 5, 2012
Betty P. Stewart 82 of Deerfield passed away at her home Thursday, July 5, 2012. She was born May 25, 1930.  A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 PM Monday, July 9, 2012 at the Community Bible Church, 3671 Tallmadge Road Rootstown, Ohio 44272, with Rev. Scott Hindel officiating.  Shorts Spicer Crislip Funeral Home Ravenna Chapel entrusted with the...
Michael W. Fortsch
Jul 2, 2012
Michael W. Fortsch 49 of Garrettsville, Ohio passed away Monday July 2, 2012 at University Hospital in Cleveland. He was born April 25, 20163 in Erie, Pa to the late Frank and Audrey (Fritts) Fortsch. Michael has lived in Garrettsville the past 5 years and was formerly of Ravenna and Shalersville. He had worked at Amweld in Garrettsville and enjoyed...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
