George Pat Reddick
Mar 10, 2012
George P. "Pat" Reddick 93 of Rootstown, formerly of Shalersville died Saturday, March 10, 2012. He was born November 8, 1918 in Arrnett, OK to George Wilson and Della Marie (Crossman) Reddick. Mr. Reddick retired in 1980 from the Chrysler Corporation in Twinsburg where he was a metal finisher. Survivors include his children Joy Johnson of AZ, Julia Petrencak of...
Harry Paul Diroll
Mar 9, 2012
H. Paul Diroll, 64, of Ravenna, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Friday, March 9, 2012. He was born on March 20, 1947 in Warren, to the late Harry and June (Leyshon) Diroll. Paul was a member of Immaculate Conception Church and was a Eucharistic Minister. He was also involved with A Right To Life of Portage County and...
William D. Pinnick
Mar 7, 2012
William D. Pinnick 65 of Randolph died Wednesday, March 7, 2012. He was born February 11, 1947 in Wadsworth, OH to John R. and Shirley Louise (Wall) Pinnick. William had proudly served in the US Army. He  was formerly of Rootstown, had lived in Randolph for the past 30 years and worked as a supervisor for JoAnn Fabrics in Hudson....
Charles R Pearce
Mar 6, 2012
Charles R. Pearce, 75 of Edinburg , was called Home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 6, 2012. He was born on June 19, 1936, in Mars, Pennsylvania to the late , Walter and Estella Pearce. Charles attended the Deerfield Evangelical Friends Church, and was a truck driver for Circle Transport, where he transported the football equipment for...
Mary P. (Anderson) Peterson
Mar 4, 2012
Mary P. Peterson, 89, of Ravenna passed away Sunday March 4, 2012 at the Woodlands at Robinson in Ravenna, Ohio.    She was born April 24, 1922 in Dalry Ayrshire, Scotland to the late John and  Mary (Paterson) Anderson.  Mrs. Peterson has lived in Ravenna since 2001 and was formerly of Flint, Michigan.  She had done  office work as a clerk...
Frederick Merle Gray Ii
Mar 4, 2012
Frederick Merle Gray II of Streetsboro passed away Sunday, March 4, 2012 at his home. He was born September 6, 1923 in Uniontown, PA to the late Frederick Sr, and Jennie (Stewart) Gray. He served with the US Army during WWII where he received the Combat Infantryman Badge, Rifle sharpshooter, Asiatic - Pacific Theater Ribbon with 2 Bronze Stars; Good...
Jeanne E (Breece) Taylor
Mar 1, 2012
Jeanne E. Taylor 91 of Ravenna, Ohio, and formerly of Mt. Vernon, Ohio, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2012 at Longmeadow Care Center.  She was born April 27, 1920 in Mt. Vernon to the late John and Dorris M (Kinney) Breece.  She was retired from Cooper Industries in Mt Vernon, a former member of the First Christian Church in Mt....
Ida M. (Reffner) Ritchey
Mar 1, 2012
Ida M. Ritchey 82 of Ravenna, passed away  Thursday March 1, 2012 at the Woodlands at Robinson in Ravenna, Ohio.  She was born January 13, 1930 in Bedford, PA to the late Charles and Ola (Hedge) Reffner.  Ida had worked for AC Williams, Paeco Rubber before retiring from Oak Rubber in Ravenna.  She  has lived in Ravenna most of her...
John Dostal Jr.
Feb 29, 2012
John Dostal, Jr. 74 of Streetsboro passed away Tuesday, February 29, 2012 at Robinson Memorial Hospital.  He was born August 8, 1937 to the late John Sr., and Josephine Dostal.  He leaves behind his beloved wife of 23 years Lynne Dostal, sons Gregory (Angela) Dostal, David (Bridget) Dostal, two step-sons, 5 step-daughters, 29 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and tow sisters....
Margaret M (Vesper) Rinehart
Feb 26, 2012
Margaret M. Rinehart, age 100 passed away at The Woodlands at Robinson in Ravenna, Ohio, on Sunday, February 26, 2012.  She was born in Greenville in western Pennsylvania on August 25, 1911 to Albert G. and Mary E. Vesper. Margaret was a graduate of Penn High School (1929) and of Thiel College (1933), and trained in secondary education.  On August...
Anna Mae (O'Brien) Cosko
Feb 26, 2012
Anna Mae Cosko 84 of Streetsboro passed away on Sunday February 26, 2012 at her home after a short illness of cancer . She was born July 8, 1927 in Cleveland to the late Thomas and Agnes O'Brien. Survivors includes her beloved husband George of 60 years, children Christine (Kurt) Welcome, James (Pamela) Cosko, Teresa (Jon) Baumgardner, Dave (Michelle) Cosko,...
Rose Marie (Cosgrove) Crawford
Feb 25, 2012
R. Marie Crawford, 55, of Ravenna, passed away on February 25, 2012. She was born in Kansas City, Kansas. She was a ray of sunshine with her witty humor, simple nature, and fun loving ersonality. Her selfless acts were felt everywhere, including through her work. Marie was a nurses aid at Robinson Memorial Hospital and eventually went to work at...
Bernadine G. (Sever) Potkay
Feb 23, 2012
Bernadine G. Potkay 74 of Streetsboro died Thursday, February 23, 2012. She was born February 27, 1937 in Cleveland, OH to Louis and Ann Marie (Lechko) Sever. Bernadine was a member of St. Joan of Arc Church in Streetsboro, where  she served on Altar & Rosary Society. She had resided in Streetsboro for the past 53 years and had worked...
William H. O'Neil
Feb 20, 2012
William H. O'Neill 92Â Â of Ravenna died Monday, February 20, 2012. He was born March 20, 1919 in Ravenna to George and Mary (Carpenter) O'Neill. A proud US Army WWII veteran, life member of the Ravenna Moose #1234, lifelong resident of Ravenna and he retired from Lampson & Sessions where he was a foreman. He was preceded in death by...
Bradley Shawn Stepp
Feb 20, 2012
Bradley Shawn Stepp, 5 of Diamond died Monday, February 20, 2012. He was born November 12, 2006 in Ravenna to Keith and Danette (Moore) Stepp. Bradley was our Angel who Jesus needed earlier than we expected, but we are grateful for everyday we had with him.  Bradley was such an inspiration to everyone he came in contact with and always...
Larry A French
Feb 19, 2012
Larry A. French 62 of Ravenna passed away Sunday February 19, 2012 at Manor care Nursing Home in Parma. He was born March 5, 1949 in Ravenna to the late Adelbert and Jean (Pittman) French.  Larry was a member of the Ravenna Frist United Methodist Church.  He is survived by his step sister Oneita Page of Streetsboro, and a friend...
David Steven Bencze
Feb 19, 2012
David  Steven Bencze, 84 of Streetsboro passed away Sunday, February 19, 2012 at Aurora Manor. David was born April 12, 1927 in Campbell, Ohio, to the late Steve and Helen (Nemeth) Bencze. David spent his youth on a farm in Berlin Center, Ohio.  During WWII David left high school to do his duty for his  country. He had lived in...
Bentley C & Ayana M. (Briggs) Scroggins
Feb 16, 2012
Bentley Cole and Ayana Marie Briggs-Scroggins infant twins died Thursday, February 16, 2012 at Akron General Medical Center. They were preceded in death by a sister Lia Marie Scroggins. Survivors include their parents Brian L. Scroggins and Kayla M. Briggs. Calling hours will be from 6 - 8 PM Thursday, February 23, 2012 at Shorts Spicer Crislip Funeral Home Ravenna...
Helen M (Rhinehart) Kunar
Feb 16, 2012
Helen M. Kunar (Rhinehart) 94 of Ravenna passed away Thursday, February 16, 2012 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. She was born June 27, 1917 in Cuyahoga Falls to the late Ralph and Cora (Barker) Rhinehart. Helen worked on the family farm with her husband,  enjoyed playing cards and was a member of both the Frist United Methodist Church and Ravenna Senior...
Henry Creath Kelker
Feb 16, 2012
Henry Creath Kelker, 68, of Ravenna passed away Thursday February 16, 2012 at Akron City Hospital.  He was born October 8, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Rudolph and Amelia Kelker.  Mr. Kelker has lived in the Ravenna, Garrettsville area the past 15 years and was working for  Commercial Turf Products in Streetsboro.  He was a member of the...
