Obituary Listing

Aug 6, 2023

Christopher E. Olson, 48, of Ravenna, Ohio passed away Sunday August 6, 2023 at the Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood, Ohio.  He was born March 14, 1975 in Akron, Ohio to the late Clair and Judith (Bednar) Olson.  Chris has lived in Ravenna the past 22 years  and was formerly of Sagamore Hills, Ohio.  He worked at Walmart in...

Aug 4, 2023

Eddie Mae (Brown) Prisby, 101 years old, of Ravenna, Ohio transitioned on August 4, 2023. Eddie Mae was born on December 8, 1921, to Henry K. Brown and Navannah (Watkins) Brown in Kent, Ohio. She graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School in 1939 and attended Kent State University for 1 year. On November 15, 1941, Eddie Mae married Eugene...

Aug 2, 2023

Matthew D. Tipton, 39 of Portage County, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023 following an auto accident. Matthew was born on November 15, 1983 in Ravenna to his late parents David and Heidi Tipton. He had worked as a carpenter for the Basement Guys of Ohio and Willmott Construction and was an avid Cleveland Browns football fan. In addition...

Aug 1, 2023

Tony D. Kloak, 71 of Ravenna, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at the UH Portage Medical Center. Tony was born on October 5, 1951 in Masontown, Pennsylvania to his late parents George and Catherine Kloock. He had worked as an operator, retiring from the America First Construction Company and was a proud service member of the United States...

Aug 1, 2023

I’ve thought long and hard about what to write, but there will never be any words that will do justice.

At 8 am on the 1st of August, my beautiful, kind, loving and funny wife and best friend passed away after a long and brave battle against Ovarian Cancer.  Her beloved husband Neil was with her as...

Jul 30, 2023

Long-time Hudson resident, Evelyn Kraverath (nee Connor), passed away quietly in her sleep in the early morning of July 30, 2023.  Eve was born on June 23, 1935, in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, to William and Evelyn Connor. It was there she attended primary school through University, earning a degree in Home Economics and where she received her teaching credentials. ...

Jul 27, 2023

Scott Edward Loyd of Warren, Ohio, 58, passed away on July 27, 2023 due to an automobile accident. Scott was born in Vienna, Ohio on September 28, 1964 to Edward and Alice Loyd. Scott was a steel mill operator at Sharon Tube for 20 years. In his spare time he enjoyed the outdoors with his family through their annual...

Jul 27, 2023

Carita W. Mendiola, 96 of Ravenna passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Tamarack Ridge in Brimfield.  She was born July 18, 1927 in Memphis, TN to Harry and Idealia (Barksdale) Wilson.  Carita was a member of Immaculate Conception Church and Infant Jesus of Prague Guild.  She was a CPA for Packer, Thomas & Company in Warren, a member...

Jul 27, 2023

Nellie M. Walls 84 of Streetsboro, formerly of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023 at her residence. She was born May 10, 1939 in Austinville, VA to William W. and Lessie L. (Atlizer) Alley. Nellie was a retail clerk for Big Wheel and Walmart in Streetsboro. Survivors include her children Connie M. (Robert) Sinsell, Sandra K. Tate, Sharri...

Jul 26, 2023

Kynliann Marie Fry, infant daughter of Nathan Fry and Kelliann Collins, was born and passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights. Besides her parents she leaves behind her sister Lylah Fry, grandparents Krisann (Mitchell) Collins and Jean (Davis) Fry and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Cremation has taken place. Condolences to the...

Jul 26, 2023

Alexander Konyecsni, 90 of Ravenna and Streetsboro, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at UH Portage Medical Center. Alexander was born on July 10, 1933 in Richeyville, Pennsylvania to his late parents John and Elizabeth Konyecsni. He had worked as a machinist, retiring from RB&W in Kent, is a member of the Ravenna Moose 1234, Ravenna Eagles and the...

Jul 24, 2023

Vivi Jorgensen, 87, of Aurora, Ohio passed away Monday, July 24, 2023. Vivi was born on December 24,1935 in Slagelse, Denmark to the late Carl Hansen and Oda Larsen, grew up in Copenhagen, and moved to the United States in 1955. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul; her granddaughter, Nichole Pease-Hearn;...

Jul 24, 2023

Carol Ann Muster 80 of Ravenna passed away Monday, July 24, 2023 at Longmeadow Care Center in Ravenna, Ohio. She was born December 17, 1942 in Ravenna, Ohio to Herschel A. and Leona N. (Spencer) Muster. Carol was a member of the Ravenna First United Methodist Church and retired from Painesville City Schools. Survivors include her brother Earl A....

Jul 20, 2023

Michael D. Pekarek, 70 of Mansfield, passed away Thursday July 20, 2023 at the Ohio Health Med Center in Mansfield. On August 28, 1952, Michael was born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Rudolph S. and Frances (Oelbracht) Pekarek. Living in Mansfield the past 10 years, Michael was formerly of Cleveland and had worked as an auto mechanic his...

Jul 19, 2023

Victor L. Klaco, 95, of Brimfield, passed away Wednesday July 19, 2023 at the UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, Ohio.  On October 5, 1927, Mr. Klaco was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Steve L. and Helen (Podobnik) Klaco.  Living in Brimfield for over 50 years, Mr. Klaco was a retired maintenance man from the NRM Corporation...

Jul 18, 2023

Charles Raymond Simpson, 81 of Ravenna, passed away Tuesday July 18, 2023 at the Kent Health Care Center.  On May 8, 1942 he was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Carl and Waneta (Boord) Simpson.  He retired from Filmco in Aurora, Ohio after 40+ years of dedicated service.  Survivors include his wife Kathleen (Lipscomb) Simpson whom he married...

Jul 18, 2023

Sharon E. "Shay" Kachele 76 of Streetsboro passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023. She was born April 2, 1947 in Steubenville, Ohio to Elvy C. and Donna E. (Tipton) Smith. Sharon worked as a parts inspector for QSR in Twinsburg and was a motorcycle enthusiast. Survivors include her children Billy Smith, Shannon Myers and Tammy Herendeen, grandchildren Amber, Cory,...

Jul 17, 2023

William R. Cooper, Jr. 71 of Ravenna passed away Monday, July 17, 2023 at UH Portage Medical Center. He was born August 19, 1951 in Hinton, WV to William R. and Irene (Whitlock) Cooper. William was a US Army veteran a teamster and a truck driver for Horning Supply. Survivors include his wife Sandra (Clark), children Rhonda (Larry Holmes)...

Jul 17, 2023

Mary E. Timms-Martyna 75 of Ravenna passed away Monday, July 17, 2023 at her residence. She was born April 11, 1948 in Buffalo, NY to David and Grace (Taber) Knarr. Mary was a 1966 graduate from Rootstown High School, attended the Flame of Love Ministries in Sliver Lake and worked as an extrusion operator for Omega Pultrusion's in Aurora....

Jul 16, 2023

Rita Varga Robinson, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at age 74.She was born in Mentor, Ohio on August 6, 1948 where she grew up. Her parents, William J. and Rita Mary (Arel) O'Brien both preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband Barry Robinson, children Thomas (Christine)  Varga...