Obituary Listing

Oct 15, 2025

Gaynell E. Shope 78 of Streetsboro passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at UH Portage Medical Center. She was born October 5, 1947 in Ravenna, Ohio to Robert W. and Gaynelle V. (Call) Shope. Gaynell was a member of the Streetsboro United Methodist Church, retired teacher and Middle School Athletic Director for Streetsboro City Schools and she owned and...

Oct 10, 2025

LuAnne (McVeigh) Krapinski, 72 of Ravenna passed away peacefully Friday, October 10 at her home in Ravenna surrounded by loved ones and friends. She was born in Bedford, Ohio on December 16, 1952 to George McVeigh and Irene (Mobley) McVeigh.  Luanne has lived in Portage County most of her life. Affectionately known as Lu or Lulu, Luanne was a...

Oct 10, 2025

Edward Lahoski, 85, passed away Friday October 10, 2025 at his home in Streetsboro, Ohio.  On February 13, 1940, he was born in Hudson, Ohio to the late Barney and Adela (Zorena) Lahoski.  Living in Hudson most of his life, Mr. Lahoski had lived in Streetsboro the past year and a half.  He was a parishner of St. Mary...

Oct 7, 2025

James P. Paisley, 86, passed away Tuesday October 7, 2025 at his home in Hudson, Ohio.  He was born on April 11, 1939 in Long Island, New York.  James has lived in Hudson the past year, formerly of Auburn Twp. for 33 years.  He was a member of the Pioneer Memorial Presbyterian Church in Solon and had retired from...

Oct 6, 2025

Marilyn Pol, age 84, of Rootstown, Ohio, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Marilyn was born December 7, 1940, to Harry and Virgie Frame. She is survived by her husband Jerry Pol. They were married 67 years and have three children. Mark Pol (Sue), Brad Pol, Lisa Dustin, and sister Phyllis Shockley...

Oct 4, 2025

Robert “Hutch” Murphy, age 75, set sail for paradise October 4, 2025 on a beautiful sunny Saturday morning, held in the embraces of his family to the tunes of his favorite country music after a long battle of health complications. Hutch was born May 20,1950 in Detroit, Michigan as the son to late Robert and Phyllis (Ruehl) Murphy and...

Sep 29, 2025

Claudia Burt Green, 76, of Ravenna, passed away Monday September 29, 2025 at her home.  On March 6, 1949, she was born in Canton, Ohio to the late Frank and Edwina (Moore) Burt. She went to Ohio University and graduated from YSU with an Associate's degree in nursing and was also certified as an ER Nurse.  Claudia worked and...

Sep 28, 2025

Billy Joe Williams, fondly known as “The Mayor of Blackhorse”, age 81 of Ravenna, OH passed away at home on September 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving daughters after a long illness. Born November 6 ,1943, in Powellton, West Virginia, to Opal and Albert Williams, Billy moved to Ravenna for work, joining his brothers at the A.C. Williams Co.,...

Sep 27, 2025

Dolores E. McGee, 89 of Streetsboro, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025 at The KentRidge Senior Living. Dolores was born on June 30, 1936 in United, Pennsylvania to her late parents Frank and Julia (Mihock) Shuba. She had worked as a housekeeper for Hudson Elms. In her spare time, Dolores enjoyed gardening and lawncare, spending time with her family...

Sep 26, 2025

Donna J. Jenkins, 93 of Ravenna and Randolph, passed away Friday, September 26, 2025 at the Altercare of Hartville. Donna was born on December 21, 1931 in Ravenna to her late parents Carl and Margaret (Roberts) Winkler. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Ravenna and enjoyed playing bingo. In addition to her parents, she was...

Sep 26, 2025

David J. Watters, 75, of Charlestown Twp., passed away Friday September 26, 2025 at his home with his family by his side. He was born In Ravenna, Ohio on February 13, 1950 to the late Gerald and Aletha (Gilbert) Watters. He has been a lifelong Charlestown Twp. resident where he served as a volunteer for the Charlestown Twp. Fire...

Sep 19, 2025

Eugene "Gene" E. Cole, 84 of Charlestown, Ohio passed away Friday, September 19, 2025.  He was born October 31, 1940 in Akron, Ohio to the late Lesel and Gertrude Cole.

Gene proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force.  He worked for North American Aviation, working on the experimental XB-70 Valkyrie plane. Additionally,...

Sep 18, 2025

Gayle Marie Carrigo-Lewis was born on February 18th, 1962, in Cleveland to the late George and Beverly Carrigo and unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, Sept 18th at U.H. Ravenna.

Gayle retired from Streetsboro City Schools in 2016 and served as Auxiliary President of VFW Post 3716 for 10 yrs as well as bartending. She loved to cook...

Sep 17, 2025

Ethel "Dolly" Paulat 79 of Ravenna passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at UH Portage Medical Center. She was born October 2, 1945 in New Kensington, PA to the late Edward and Helen (Buchanan) French. Dolly was a bus driver for Ravenna City Schools and worked as a Corrections Officer for the Portage County Sheriff Department. Survivors include her...

Sep 15, 2025

Helen E. Natcher 90 of Ravenna passed away Monday, September 15, 2025 at UH Portage Medical Center. She was born January 24, 1935 in Fairhope, PA to John and Hannah (Hutzel) Day. Helen was number 12 of 18 children. She attended Christian Life Center church in Kent and worked in food service at Happy day School. Survivors include her...

Sep 12, 2025

Wilma W. Hearrell 94 of Alliance, formerly of Ravenna, passed away peacefully with her son by her side on Friday, September 12, 2025. Wilma was born on December 8, 1930 in Ravenna to the late Cloyd and Amy Adela (Diezman) Wymer. She was a loving mother, devoted Christina, and cherished friend. She dedicated part of her early career as...

Sep 12, 2025

Bryan Levi Phillips, 59 of Streetsboro, passed away Friday, September 12, 2025 at the UH Cleveland Main Campus. Levi was born on February 17, 1966 in Madera, California to his late parents George Allen and Evalyn Ellen (Chandler) Phillips. He was a proud service member of the United States Navy and stayed home, taking care of the house and...

Sep 10, 2025

Larry J. Beitzel, 88, of Aurora (Mantua Twp.), passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. On August 3, 1937, Larry was born in Grantsville, Maryland to the late Curtis A. and Nora A. (Swauger) Beitzel. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Donald and Wilbur Beitzel. Survivors...

Sep 5, 2025

Roy Dale Saye, a man of deep faith, fierce determination, and endless love, was born on November 7, 1936 to Earl and Elizabeth (Tope) and passed away on September, 5, 2025, at the age of 88. He was known for working hard, standing firm in his beliefs (sometimes stubbornly so), and living life fully on his own terms. He...

Sep 5, 2025

John P. Maczko, Jr. 66 of Streetsboro passed away Friday, September 5, 2025. He was born May 29, 1959 in Cleveland, Ohio to John P. and Linda L. (Tafat) Maczko. John was a US Marine Corp veteran, a member of God's Church of Deliverance in Ravenna and retired from the US Postal Service. Survivors include his wife Teresa (Bennett),...