Obituary Listing

Dec 7, 2023

Shirley Mae Morris, 81, of Ravenna, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023, after a short illness. During her life and leading to her passing, she had been surrounded by, and comforted and cared for by, family members who had been devoted to her. Born January 31, 1942, in Athens, Ohio to the late Emmett Whan and Louise (Tedrow) Ott,...

Dec 7, 2023

Kenneth Donald Long passed away on December 7th, surrounded by loved ones, after a 4-year battle with cancer. He was born in Pittsburgh in 1953 (70 years old), raised in Ravenna, and lived in Kent. He was a man of Faith. Ken was known for his love of his family, strength of character, and athletic achievements. He is a...

Dec 6, 2023

Ronald Fronek, 79, of Streetsboro, passed away at his home on Wednesday December 6, 2023.  Being a lifelong Streetsboro resident he was born in Streetsboro on September 10, 1944 to the late John E. and Grace L. (Rautenberg) Fronek, as a matter of fact his forefathers were the founders of Streetsboro.  In 2011 he retired from Permco where was...

Dec 6, 2023

Charles R. Jenkins, 81, of Diamond, passed away Wednesday December 6, 2023 at the Country Club Nursing Home in Newton Falls, Ohio.  On January 1, 1942 in Zanesville, Ohio, Charles was  born to the late Wayne and Florence (Snyder) Jenkins.  He has lived in Diamond since 1979 and retired from BF Goodrich where he worked as an electrician.  He...

Dec 5, 2023

Rita L. Kline, 88, of Shalersville, passed away peacefully, on December 5th, 2023 at her residence, Vista Veranda. She was surrounded by family and caretakers who loved her dearly. Rita was born October 12, 1935 in Paris Township, Ohio to the late Bryan and Gladys (Porter) Kropp. Her early years were spent on their family sod farm until World...

Dec 5, 2023

Martina M. McQuaid, 91, of Streetsboro, passed away Tuesday December 5, 2023 at Bath Creek Estates in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.  On February 18, 1932, she was born in Snidersburg, PA to the late Joseph and Martina (hoover) Fitzgerald.  Mrs. McQuaid was an avid Cleveland Baseball fan, whether it was the Indians or the Guardians.  In addition to her parents,...

Dec 4, 2023

Lori Beth Goodmote 67 of Ravenna passed away Monday, December 4, 2023 at her home. She was born May 20, 1956 in Euclid, Ohio to Blaze and Naomi (Colbow) Willem, Jr. Survivors include her husband of 48 years William, children Shalin Goodmote and Aftan (Eric) Fortsch, grandchildren Aurora (Zack), Madison, Brynley and Bryson, great granddaughter Aislyn and a brother...

Dec 3, 2023

Gary Joseph Setlock, 76, of Ravenna, passed away Sunday December 3, 2023 at Longmeadow Care Center in Ravenna, Ohio.  Being a lifelong Ravenna resident Gary was born April 29, 1947 in Ravenna to the late William B. Setlock and Themis (Ganas) Linger.  Gary was a handyman that loved working outdoors and gardening, he would always say " Gary'll fix...

Dec 1, 2023

Paul M. Singer, age 62 of Newfane, NY, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023 at his residence in Garrettsville, OH. He was born May 3, 1961 to William T. and Theressa M. (June) Singer. Paul was a US Air Force veteran and enjoyed freedom, driving, and contemplating the truths of life. He was deeply spiritual. Survivors include his sons,...

Nov 30, 2023

Catherine Ellen Laws 86 of Streetsboro passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna.  She was born October 13, 1937 in Hambleton, WV to Doyle and Catherine B. (Long) James.  Catherine retired form Dirt Devil where she worked in assembly.  Catherine was proud of her marriage of 47 years to Marion Laws, and being...

Nov 30, 2023

Melissa J. Briggs 63 of Ravenna, formerly of Streetsboro, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023. She was born June 19, 1960 in Tinchtown, TN to Paul and Hazel (Capps) Tinch. Melissa attended the Streetsboro Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses' and was formerly a manager of Yours Truly Restaurant. Survivors include her daughters Miranda Martinez and Rachel Ryman, stepdaughter Andrea...

Nov 29, 2023

Judge A. Fields, Jr. 71 of Ravenna passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at his home. He was born August 30, 1952 in Wise, West Virginia to Judge A. Sr. and Ruby (Hall) Fields. Judge was a US Army veteran and had retired from West Branch Bait and Tackle. Survivors include his children Julie (Randy) Raulerson, Judge A. (Theresa)...

Nov 27, 2023

Paul Thomas Hugill 89 of Ravenna passed away peacefully on  Monday, November 27, 2023 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna after a period of declining health. He was born in Ravenna to Walter L. and Gladys C.(Beck) Hugill on September 17,1934. Tom was a member of the Ravenna First United Methodist Church where he also served on the...

Nov 26, 2023

Winifred (Winnie) E. Vorse passed away on November 26, 2023 from age related complications. Winnie was 88. She is predeceased by her husband of 70 years, Clarence Vorse. Winnie is the daughter of Harrison Giddings and Margaret (Hamilton) Giddings. She was born on December 15,1934 in Cherry Valley, Ashtabula County, Ohio.

In addition to her husband, Winnie...

Nov 25, 2023

Katherine M. Bruce-Villers, 91 of Ravenna, passed away Saturday November 25, in her home surrounded by her family.  On July 7, 1932, she was born in Dille, West Virginia to the late Ellis and Rose (Keener) Strickland.  She retired  from Western Reserve Farm Co-op (Landmark) after 37 years of service.

In addition to her parents, she was...

Nov 23, 2023

Maxine I. Westfall, 96 of Atwater, passed away Thursday November 23, 2023 at her home with her family by her side.  On March 13, 1927, she was born in Ravenna, Ohio to the late Forrest and Laura (Chapin) Hubbard.  Being a lifelong Atwater resident, she was a homemaker who enjoyed fishing and going to garage sales.  In addition to...

Nov 22, 2023

Richard L. Moore, 57 of Streetsboro, passed away Wednesday November 22, 2023 at Grand Village in Twinsburg, Ohio.  He was born December 18, 1965 in Warrensville, Hts., Ohio to the late Terry G and Donna G. (Brock) Moore.  He had worked as a machine operator for both Metal Processing in Bedford and Zircoa in Solon.  Being an avid sports...

Nov 20, 2023

Thomas J. Kotapish, age 92, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023 at the Pleasant Lake Villa nursing home in Parma, Ohio. Thomas was born on September 24, 1931 in Cleveland, Ohio to his late parents Charles and Rose (Mendlik) Kotapis. He had worked as a supervisor in Forrestry and retired from First Energy (Cleveland Electric Illuminating). Thomas was...

Nov 18, 2023

Charles F. “Fred” Pittman, 91, of Ravenna passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at the Regency East Hospital in Warrensville Hts., Ohio. Fred was born on October 24, 1932 to the late Albert Lyle and Dora Louise (Nelson) Pittman in Indiana, PA. He relocated and lived in Ravenna since 1951 and was a charter member of the Ravenna...

Nov 17, 2023

Don Lee Wymer 83 of Ravenna was called home by the Lord Friday, November 17, 2023 at his residence after a battle with cancer. He was born April 24, 1940 in Ravenna, Ohio to Donald I. and Frances (Russell) Wymer. Don retired as a printing sales representative having worked in the industry most of his life. He was a...