Obituary Listing

Oct 30, 2023

Constance (Connie) Mae Leedom, 80, of Mantua peacefully returned to her heavenly home on Monday, October 30, 2023.  A long-time resident of Mantua, Connie was born on October 7, 1943, to Bernice (Smeltzer) Kraft and Werner B. Kraft in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania.  She was raised by her mother Bernice, and stepfather, Harry C. Sweet in Garrettsville, Ohio.

Connie...

Oct 30, 2023

Leonard J. "Lenny" Lunardi, 62, of Ravenna passed away Monday, October 30, 2023 at his home.  On May 3, 1961 Lenny was born in Spangler, PA to Amadi "Ham" and Joanne M. (Eget) Lunardi.  Lenny was a three-sport athlete (Football, Basketball and Baseball) and attended Willoughby South High School.  Lenny and the Rebels earned the Greater Cleveland Conference Championship...

Oct 29, 2023

Mark S. Dickerhoof, 67, of Ravenna passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023 at UH Portage Medical Center. A lifelong resident of Ravenna, he was born May 26, 1956 to Donald J. and Lois L. (Rebrook) Dickerhoof. Mark is a 1974 graduate of Ravenna High School and a 2008 graduate of Kent State University with a B.S. in Technology. Mark's...

Oct 28, 2023

Anthony C. Newkirk, 66, of Streetsboro, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center. He was born January 7,1957, in Ravenna, Ohio, to Alvin C. and Carol M. (Ables) Newkirk. Anthony was a US Marine Corps Veteran and a jack of all trades. Over the years he was a carpenter, farmer, firefighter, security guard,...

Oct 26, 2023

Burldine “Dena” Heaton (Male), age 91, of Mantua, passed away on Thursday October 26, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Dena was born February 22, 1932 in Lumberport, WV to Bernardo and Catherine Ambrosia Male. On August 5, 1950, Dena married the love of her life, Roy Sr. Together, they moved their family to Mantua, where they spent over...

Oct 25, 2023

On October 25, 2023, Brady E Cunningham, husband, father, and brother, was called home to rest at the age of 60.  Brady known as Little Bit was born to the late Grady and Doris Cunningham on May 20, 1963, in Cincinnati Ohio. He attended North College Hill High School and accepted a position at Siemans Industry Inc. in Norwood...

Oct 23, 2023

James L. King (Jimmy) of Rootstown passed away Monday, October 23, 2023 of pancreatic cancer. Jim was born to Larry and Esther King of Rootstown July 8, 1946. He attended Ravenna School and Rootstown School where he owns the record in track in the 100 yard dash and 220. After graduation, Jim started working for Lamson and Sessions in...

Oct 23, 2023

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ken "Kenneth Franklin" Saltsman, aged 92, of Ravenna, Ohio. Ken departed this world on October 23, 2023, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of love.  Born on April 6, 1931 to Emma and Oscar Saltsman,  Ken proudly served his country as a member of the United States...

Oct 22, 2023

David A. Stidd 71 of Ravenna passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023 at UH Portage Medical Center. He was born November 24, 1951 in Ravenna to Merle and Jean (Huffman) Stidd. David was a forklift operator for Rotek in Aurora and attended The Refuge Church in Stow. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Marsha....

Oct 21, 2023

The family of Bruce Mann Rosser, Sr. (B-Mann) of Streetsboro is saddened to announce his passing on Saturday, October 21 at the age of 60. He was born July 23rd, 1963 in Euclid, Ohio to Robert and Hazel (Hayford) Rosser. Bruce was a concrete foreman for Catts Construction, and a proud member of Cement Mason Union Local No. 404...

Oct 20, 2023

James (Jim) A. Luke 76 of Streetsboro passed away Friday, October 20, 2023 in his home after a long illness. Jim was born October 16, 1947 in Cleveland to Morrison S. and Ruth E. (Lehr) Luke. Jim was a long time resident of Streetsboro and retired in 2010. He was a motorcycle enthusiast and spent many summer days going...

Oct 19, 2023

MaryAnn Deluca 60 of Streetsboro passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023 at her residence. She was born June 18, 1963 in Allegany, Maryland to Maurice Jr. and Carol A. (DIxon) Clipfel. MaryAnn was a cosmetology teacher at Aveda in Warren, Paul Mitchell in Twinsburg and Redken in Mayfield, Ohio. Her passion was her students, seeing them learn and grow...

Oct 17, 2023

Mary Katherine Brown, 96 of Ravenna, Ohio passed away on October 17, 2023. UH Medical Center in Ravenna.  Mary was born August 14, 1927 in Clarksburg, West Virginia to the late Douglas and Mary (Claypool) Edwards. She is survived by her three children: Stanley (Betty) Kawskay Sr. of Ravenna, Mary Phillips of Clarksburg, and Donna Recto of Lorain, grandchildren; ...

Oct 15, 2023

John H. "Jack" Evans, 82 of Streetsboro, passed away Sunday October 15, 2023 at his home.  On September 21, 1941, he was born to he late James Paul Evans and Catherine Ann (Soeder) Ambrose.  Jack has lived in Streetsboro the past 47 years and retired from American Spring and Wire in Cleveland, where he worked as a machine operator. ...

Oct 13, 2023

Susan L. Gilbert, 63 of Ravenna, passed away Friday October 13, 2023 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, Ohio.  Being a lifelong Ravenna resident, Susan was born in Ravenna on January 6, 1960 to the late Jack R. Gilbert and Nancy E. (Stout) Darlington.  She had worked at various Huntington Banks as teller.  Susan wanted to thank her...

Oct 12, 2023

Carol L. Boyle, 73 of Ravenna, passed away Thursday October 12, 2023 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, Ohio.  On May 12, 1950, She was born in South Dayton, New York to the late Edward and Cecilia (Swartz) Johnson.  Carol had retired from Kent State University and also worked for Twin Star Bowling Alley in Kent.  In addition...

Oct 11, 2023

Marvin Yoder May 7, 1945 - October 11, 2023

Ravenna- Marvin (Pete) Yoder, 78, went to his heavenly home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday.  He was born in Meyersdale, PA to the late Fred Yoder and Sarah Yoder.  Marvin was a loving brother, husband, father, grandfather, and a friend to many.  Besides his...

Oct 9, 2023

Melissa Lee (Rupert) Klinesmith passed away on October 9, 2023 following a brief illness. She was born August 30, 1960 in Ravenna, Ohio to Robert and Jo Ann (Franks) Rupert. After graduating from Ravenna High School, Melissa enrolled in technical school, with a focus on electrical systems.  She worked in various companies until deciding to pursue her dream and...

Oct 9, 2023

Neuman F. Hutchings, 83 of Streetsboro, passed away Monday October 9, 2023 at Uh Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, Ohio.  He was born July 18, 1940 in Perry, Michigan to the late Frank and Elizabeth (Makara) Hutchings.  Mr. Hutchings has lived in Streetsboro the past 27 years and was formerly of Garrettsville,  Ohio.  He retired in 2000 as head...

Oct 9, 2023

Surrounded by family and friends, Bobbie (Bob) E. Bennett, 75 of Ravenna, passed away on October 9, 2023.  He is preceded in death by both parents, George L. Bennett and Gracie M. (Shrewsbury) Bennett.

Bob is survived by the love of his life, Carolyn L. (Nicholson) Bennett, whom he was married to for 55 years. Daughters: Lori...