James Anthony Polack
May 18, 2011
James Anthony Polack 34 of Ravenna died Wednesday, May 18, 2011. He was born February 4, 1977 in Ravenna to Ed and Barb (Buehrle) Polack. Formerly of Randolph, he has lived in Ravenna for the past 14 years. Survivors include his father Ed (Angelina Testa) Polack of Atwater, mother Barb (Robert) Keck of Ellsworth, OH, sister Theresa Polack of Canfield,...
T. Randy Myers
May 18, 2011
Thomas R. "Randy" Myers 51 of Kent passed away Wednesday May 18, 2011 at his residence following complications from cancer.  He was born May 22, 1959 in Ravenna, Ohio to Thomas Beck and Joan (Horning) Myers.  Randy was a self employed small engine repairman and was a former member of St. Joseph Church in  Randloph.  Survivors include his children Renee,...
Margaret Matjunas
May 17, 2011
Margaret Matjunas 67 of Ravenna died  Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at Maplewood Care Center in Streetsboro. She was born April 25, 1944 in Ravenna to the Arthur and Madeline (Catlin) Matjunas. Margaret graduated from Ravenna High School in 1962, received the "Womanhood  Award" ,  and graduated from Kent State University in 1966. She was a first grade teacher  in the...
Ray B. Marshall
May 15, 2011
Ray B. Marshall 64 of Ravenna died Sunday, May 15, 2011. He was born April 26, 1947 in Ravenna to the late Ben and Anne (Holden) Marshall. Ray was a lifelong Ravenna resident and retired from the Portage County Water Resources Department as an Inspector. Survivors include his wife Mary Lou (Annarumma) of Ravenna, daughters Faith (Bob) Owens of Mantua...
F. Paul Wilhelm
May 14, 2011
The angels in Heaven are rejoicing, F. Paul Wilhelm 81, a lifetime resident of Ravenna, passed away peacefully at his residence with his wife by his side Saturday May 14, 2011. He was born January 2, 1930 in Ravenna, Ohio to the late Frank and Mildred (Lowe) Wilhelm. He graduated from Ravenna City in 1948, and KSU in 1952 ,...
Eleanore (Kulik) Krakowski
May 14, 2011
Eleanore Krakowski  91 of Kent passed away Saturday May 14, 2011 at Anna  Marie Nursing Home  in Aurora, Ohio.  She was born February 21, 1920 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Stefan and Antoinette (Kocuba) Kulik.  She has lived in Kent since 2001 and was formerly  of  Ravenna.  Mrs. Krakowski retired from Marymount Hospital in Garfield where she worked as  ...
Jean Elizabeth (Sprankle) Schario
May 13, 2011
Jean Elizabeth Schario 85 of Aurora passed away Friday May 13, 2011 at the Gardens of Western Reserve Streetsboro. She was born April 1, 1926 in Canton, Ohio to the late Earl, Sr. and Geraldine (Willig) Sprankle. She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Aurora.  Survivors include her daughters, Christine E. Lommler of Maine, Michelle...
Francis M (Duke) Glasgow
May 11, 2011
Francis M. "Duke" Glasgow 97 of Rootstown passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at the Gardens of Western Reserve at Cuyahoga Falls.  He was born December 22, 1913 in Akron to the late John W. and Neva (Brown) Glasgow.  Duke worked for  Firestone where he retired in 1976.  He was a member, certified Lay Speaker, and chairman of various committees...
Ronald L. Carr
May 7, 2011
Ronald L. Carr 57 of Ravenna died Saturday, May 7, 2011. He was born March 12, 1954 in Ravenna to Edsel B. and Wilda J. (Richards) Carr. A lifelong Ravenna resident, Ronald had worked as a press operator for Quality Synthetic Rubber. Survivors include his mother Wilda J. Carr, sister Jean Ann (Loran) Sink of Kent, brother Gary (Anita) Carr...
John Michael Szumski
May 5, 2011
John M. "Jack" Szumski, 58, of Eastlake passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2011a t Mary Mount Hospital with his family by his side. He was born August 9, 1952 in Cleveland a son of Edward and Rose (Skocic) Szumski. John served in the U.S. Air Force and was an avid reader. He also enjoyed cooking. John is survived by...
Ethel E. (Moore) Dukes
May 5, 2011
Ethel E. Dukes 82 of Ravenna passed away Thursday May 5, 2011 at Robinson Memorial Hospital  in Ravenna, Ohio.  She was born April 11, 1929 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Wilson and Madge (Smith) Moore.  Ms. Dukes has been a lifelong Ravenna resident and was a member of the United Church of Jesus Christ in Ravenna.  Survivors include her...
Homer J. Taliaferro
May 4, 2011
Homer Jr. Taliaferro, 81, passed away on May 4, 2011 at Hickory Ridge Health Care. Born June 2, 1929, Homer was a life-long resident of Ravenna. He graduated from Ravenna Township High School in 1947, where he had been the captain and quarterback of the football team all four years. He then joined the U.S. Army and served proudly during...
Robert C. Anderson, Sr.
May 2, 2011
Robert "Bob" Anderson Sr.  The Lord called another angel home when he wrapped his loving arms around Robert Cecil Anderson 71 of Streetsboro.  Robert passed away on May 2, 2011 with his loving family by his side. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.  Robert was born in Clarksburg WV, on May 25, 1939.  He was the...
Virginia Ruth (Carrico) Cruikshank
Apr 29, 2011
Virginia  Ruth "Carrico" Cruikshank 76 of Ravenna passed away Friday April 29, 2011 at her residence surrounded by her family.  She was born  May 1, 1934 in Irona, WVA to the late  George  W.  and Cardonia Pearl (Nine) Carrico.  She has lived in Ravenna since 1951 and was formerly of WVA.  She loved to sew and secretly did charity work,...
John J Bozak
Apr 27, 2011
John J. Bozak 84 of Streetsboro passed away Wednesday  April 27, 2011 at his home.  He was born October 3, 1926 of Revere, PA, to the late John and Veronica (Cudgillo) Bozak.  He was a member of Local 17 Iron Workers Union, Streetsboro VFW, and Streetsboro American Legion.  Survivors included his sister, Judy Libritory, brothers, Paul Bozak, Edward Bozak, and...
Mervin L. "Pete" Martin
Apr 25, 2011
Mervin L. "Pete" Martin 71 of Ravena passed away Monday April 25, 2011 at Akron City Hospital.  He was born June 6, 1929 in New Kensington, PA to the late James and Charlotte (Troup) Martin.  Pete has lived in Ravenna since 1977 and was formerly of Hubbard.  He retired from Burroughs as a district manager and worked for Kent State...
Robert I Miller
Apr 22, 2011
Robert I. Miller. 80, of Streetsboro, passed peacefully on April 22, 2011 surrounded by family. Bob was a member of St. Thomas Lutheran Church of Streetsboro. He was a naval veteran of the Korean War.Preceded in death by his mother, Madeline, father Adam, and brother, Billy. He is survived by his beloved wife, Zita, of 59 years, sisters, Jeanine and...
Irene Elizabeth (Crew) Kesling
Apr 22, 2011
Irene Elizabeth Kesling, 80 of Garrettsville, died on Friday, April 22, 2011 and has gone home into the loving arms of her Savior. She was born May 5, 1930 in Freedom Station to the late Ben and Beatrice (Kline) Crew. She was a resident of Freedom Township for 76 years until July 2006, when the Kesling's sold their home...
Glen Dale Taylor
Apr 21, 2011
Glen Dale Taylor 88 of Ravenna died Thursday, April 21, 2011. He was born June 9, 1922 in New Dale, WV to the late Howard and Hazel (Liston) Taylor. A US Army veteran of WWII, he was a member of the Ravenna VFW #1055, DAV and the Ravenna American Legion #331. Glen retired from Allen Aircraft where he was...
Gregory L Strayer
Apr 17, 2011
Gregory L. Strayer 52 of Ravenna passed away Sunday, April 17, 2011 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He was born May 24, 1958 in Ravenna to the late Donald and Darlene (Brower) Strayer. Gregory enjoyed gardening and being with his family. Survivors included his loving wife, whom he married May 16, 1981, Ann L. (Collins) Strayer, daughter, Jennifer (Bernie Wheeler)...
