Obituary Listing

Jun 29, 2023

Douglas S. O’Dor, 57, died unexpectedly Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Akron City Hospital after a medical emergency. Born July 12, 1965 in Lorain Ohio to Donald S. and Elaine J. O’Dor, Doug lived his entire life in Ravenna and graduated from Ravenna High School in 1983.  He earned an associate degree in accounting from Hammel Business College in...

Jun 28, 2023

Kathleen J. Damanic-Stickel, 64 of Kent, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Kathleen was born May 1, 1959 in Ravenna to her parents George K. Damanic, Jr. and Ida Mae (Brawley) Damanic. Kathleen worked as a clerk and later a bookkeeper for the Portage County Clerk of Courts until retiring on July 31, 2015. In addition to her parents,...

Jun 28, 2023

Richard M. DeRemer 59 of Palmyra passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023. He was born October 10, 1963 in San Diego, CA to Dennis and Patricia (Bandlow) DeRemer. Richard was the operations manager for Diamond Heavy Haul, and enjoyed the everyday challenge of moving the impossible alongside the professionals at Diamond Heavy Haul. He prayed for the drivers and...

Jun 28, 2023

Kevin Allen Davis was born January 9, 1960 to Essie Mae Maxwell and George Davis of Ravenna, Ohio.  Kevin found the Lord at early age under the leadership of the late Rev. B Sadler and First Lady Annie Bell Sadler his grandparents. He was a member of the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, until the family was called to bring...

Jun 28, 2023

Donald Harold Smith 1943-2023 Donald Harold Smith was born on October 7th, 1943, in Nicktown, Pennsylvania. He grew up as the middle child of a large family of 13 on a large homestead. Donald’s character was one of strength, intelligence, hard-working, and nurturing. He was skilled at many trades. He had many wild animals that he had tamed into...

Jun 25, 2023

Donald L. Upshaw, 69 of Kent, passed away Sunday June 25, 2023 at his home.  On April 27, 1954 Donald was born in Columbus, Georgia to the Junious Upshaw and Carolyn (Colbert) Upshaw.  Being a lifelong Ravenna and Kent resident he attended the New Mount Calvary Baptist Church and  retired  as a press operator for the QSR Company in...

Jun 24, 2023

Claudette (Casoli) Morrow, 77, of Atwater Ohio, passed away on Saturday, June 24th 2023. Claudette was born on October 20, 1945 to Arthur and Clementine Casoli in Villefranche-Sur-Mer, France. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Marcel Casoli of France and sister, Simone Dixon of Laclede, Missouri . She married the love of her life, George Morrow...

Jun 24, 2023

Donna J. Murray, 87 , of Ravenna, passed away Saturday June 24, 2023 at Mulberry Gardens in Munroe Falls, Ohio.  On November 18, 1935, Donna was born in Crooksville, Ohio to the late Michael and Darlene (Allen) Heigley.  Being a Ravenna resident the past 50 years, Donna was homemaker who enjoyed camping and crocheting.  In addition to her parents,...

Jun 20, 2023

Shirley Ann Owens born on March 21, 1938, and passed away on Tuesday June 20th. Shirley was born in Pennsylvania to her late parents George and Emma Krupka. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her loving husband Delbert (Red) Owens.

Shirley was a very loving and caring wife and the most amazing...

Jun 20, 2023

Robert Elliott Longshore, Jr., 84 of Ravenna, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Tamarack Ridge. Robert was born on April 25, 1939 in Russell, Kentucky to his late parents Robert Longshore, Sr. and Reba Longshore. He had worked as a tire builder, retiring from Goodyear in Akron in 2000. Robert was a proud service member of the United...

Jun 20, 2023

Irene Marie Stutzman,95 years of age, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023, with her family by her side. Born in Euclid Ohio on August 15th, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Christine (Pecjak) Kovach. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Gordon of 71 years of marriage who were married on October 1st,...

Jun 18, 2023

James Arden Jones, 74, of Ravenna passed away Sunday June 18, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.  On April 20, 1949, Jim was born in Ravenna, Ohio to the late Arden and Lydia Maxine (Schumm) Jones.  Living in the Ravenna and Rootstown area most of his life, he worked hard all his life from a very early...

Jun 15, 2023

On June 15, 2023, Marie D. Hendricks (nee Bonica) of Aurora, Ohio passed away with her family by her side. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on September 8, 1938, and was a resident of Aurora since 1972. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and was loved dearly by all. She loved baking and feeding her Italian...

Jun 14, 2023

Thurston B. Bowden 70 of Salem, Ohio passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023. He was born November 22, 1952 in Long Beach, California. Thurston was a journeyman pipefitter. Survivors include his wife of 4 years Janet (Logsdon) Bowden. A  graveside service will be at 11 AM Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Marlboro Cemetery. A celebration of his life will...

Jun 12, 2023

James K. Frame 79 of Streetsboro passed away Monday, June 12, 2023. He was born October 4, 1943 in Elyria, Ohio to Alva J. and Viola (Shires) Frame. James was a member of Encounter Church in Streetsboro, a US Army veteran and worked at Ford Motor Company. Survivors include his children Samuel Sethman, Jeremiah (Nicole) Frame, Priscilla (Frank) Genovese...

Jun 10, 2023

Dolores L. Poston, 89 of Streetsboro, passed away Saturday, June 10. 2023 at her home with her loving  family by her side.  On January 25, 1934, she was born in Humboldt, Tennessee.  She has lived in Streetsboro since 1959 and was the office manager for her family business, Poston Drywall.  Mrs. Poston loved spending time with her family, especially...

Jun 9, 2023

Karen L. Kurtz, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away Friday June 9, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was 79. Karen was born the first of 5 children to Willard and Helen (Thornburg) Davis on April 24, 1944 in Ravenna, Ohio. She was a lifelong resident of Rootstown, graduating from Rootstown High School in 1962.  She is survived...

Jun 8, 2023

Keith I. Halle 75 of Shalersville passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023. He was born January 8, 1948 in Battle Creek, MI to Donald L. and Sarah V. (Lynd) Halle. Keith was a Lab Technician for Grace Consulting. Survivors include his wife of 28 years Eileen (Dobson) and siblings Donna Taylor, Mark Halle, Cliff Day and Jackie Sue Dever....

Jun 6, 2023

Linda A. Gray, 72 of Ravenna formerly of Loudenville, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Linda was born in Cleveland, Ohio to her late parents Louis and Alice Deeb on January 20, 1951. In addition to her parents, Linda is preceded in death by her husband Eugene F. Gray and her brothers Walter Deeb and Joseph Richard Deeb. Linda...

Jun 5, 2023

Edith L. Swaney, 92, of Streetsboro, passed away Monday June 5, 2023 at Kensington Care Center in Aurora, Ohio.  She was born June 13, 1930 in Mannington, WVA to the late Joseph and Goldie (Haught) Price.  Mrs. Swaney had been a member of the Streetsboro United Methodist Church, a lifetime member of the Streetsboro American Legion Post 685 and...