Obituary Listing

Nov 5, 2021

James B. "JimBob" Thompson 76 of Rootstown passed away Friday, November 5, 2021 at Akron City Hospital. He was born April 20, 1945 in Albright, WV to Franklin and Ida Mae (Arnold) Thompson. James worked as a machinist for RB&W. Survivors include his wife of 53 years Barbara (Hyer) and brother Larry Thompson. There will be no calling hours...

Nov 4, 2021

Elizabeth "Jane" Oswald 78 of Aurora went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Anna Maria Nursing Home in Aurora. She was born July 13, 1943 in Bedford, Ohio to Oren and Pauline (Stutzman) Oswald. Jane was a member of the Aurora Mennonite Church and had worked as a nurse. She traveled...

Nov 3, 2021

Michael J. Matta 56 of Norton, formerly of Streetsboro, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Akron City Hospital. He was born December 6, 1964 in Ravenna, Ohio to Steve and Wanda Jean (Lawson) Matta. Michael was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish in Barberton and the Knights of Columbus. He worked for Elixir Pharmacy in Twinsburg....

Nov 2, 2021

Wilma C. Wortkoetter, 97 of Ravenna passed away Tuesday November 2, 2021 at her home with her family by her side.  She was born March 9, 1924 Defiance, Ohio to the late Wilbur and Katherine (Breckler) McCann.  Wilma has been a Ravenna resident the past six years and was formerly of Bryan, Ohio where she used to live on...

Oct 31, 2021

Edward J. Zelasko (Junior),  79 years old from Ravenna, passed away Sunday October 31, 2021. He was born November 13, 1941 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Edward and Helen (Bienias) Zelasko.  Mr. Zelasko has lived in Ravenna the past 13 years and was formerly a resident of Sagamore Hills and Maple Heights, Ohio.  He is a retired fire...

Oct 30, 2021

Ralph Arthur Livezey, 93 years of age, died Saturday October 30, 2021 at his residence. Born in Salem, Ohio on August 13, 1928, he was the son of the late Jesse Kersey and Alice Binns Livezey. Ralph and his wife Leona were childhood sweethearts, and graduated together in a class of 8 students from Palmyra High School in 1946. ...

Oct 30, 2021

Richard J. "Jim" Hoover, 87 of Southington, passed away Saturday October 30, 2021 at  Shepherd of the Valley Nursing Facility in Howland, Ohio.  On July 7, 1934, Jim was born in Somerset, Pennsylvania to the late Richard and Elsie (Walters) Hoover.  He has lived in Southington most of his life and had retired from Bock Transfer and storage where...

Oct 29, 2021

Dolores P. Hale 91 of Streetsboro passed away peacefully Friday, October 29, 2021 at UH Portage Medical Center. She was born December 5, 1929 in Cleveland, Ohio to Joseph and Sophie (Sokolowski) Gruszczynski. Dolores was a member of St. Joan of Arc Church in Streetsboro and had worked as an EKG Technician for St. Alexis Hospital in Cleveland. She...

Oct 28, 2021

Edward L. Dickerhoof, Sr., 85 of Deerfield formerly of Ravenna, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at the UH Portage Medical center. Edward was born on September 27, 1936 in Brimfield, Ohio to the late Glennwood C. and Theresa C. Dickerhoof. He had worked as a service manager and mechanic for Martin Motors and was a member of...

Oct 28, 2021

Dolores A. Moncheck 89 of Streetsboro passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, Thursday, October 28, 2021. She was born June 14, 1932 in Republic, PA to John and Mary (Sposop) Dargai. She and her late husband William moved to Ohio from Pennsylvania in 1960 and made Streetsboro their home and raised their family here. She enjoyed their yearly...

Oct 27, 2021

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Anthony (Tony) H. Porcase, Jr. 92 of Ravenna, Ohio on Wednesday October 27, 2021.  Born in Jamestown, New York on July 8, 1929, to the late Anthony H. and Anna (Gagliano) Porcase, Anthony spent decades living in Ravenna, Ohio alongside his loving wife of 71 years (Patricia Ann Rogers.)  ...

Oct 27, 2021

Effie M. Bates, 74 of Ravenna formerly of Kent, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at the UH Portage Medical center. She was born on June 24, 1947 in Ohio to the late Wilbert A. and Hazel L. McHue. Effie worked as a professional counselor and was a member of the Kent Christian Life Center. She is survived...

Oct 26, 2021

Angela K. "Angie" Rang, 54 of Ravenna passed away Tuesday October 26, 2021 at the UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, Ohio.  On September 14, 1967, she was born in Ravenna, Ohio to Harvey J. and Martha A. (Baughman) Hovey.  Angie has lived in Ravenna the past 10 years and was formerly of Ravenna.  She had worked in Quality...

Oct 25, 2021

John Shockley, 93 of Ravenna, passed away Monday, October 25, 2021 at his residence. He was born on October 4, 1928 in Bedford to the late Wyatt and Edith (Sylvestro) Shockley. John had worked as a truck driver where he retired from Associated Truck lines and was a member of the Ravenna Moose Lodge #1234. Along with his parents,...

Oct 24, 2021

Elsie Louise Jeffrey 88 of Ravenna passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Pinnacle Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Tallmadge. She was born June 30, 1933 in Madison, WV to Norval and Hester (Dolin) Lewis. Louise worked as a clerk for Kmart. Survivors include her children Stephen (Patty) Jeffrey, Jerry Jeffrey and Sarah Istvan, 5 grandchildren and 5 great...

Oct 23, 2021

Vonnie L. Hilliard 76 of Hiram Township passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021 at her residence. She was born October 14, 1945 in Follansbee, WV to Blair and Virginia (Grey) Hardman. Vonnie worked as the first female plumber for Geauga Lake and worked for the Water Department for Reminderville. Survivors include her children caregiver Shannon  (Rick) Mariani, Michael Edward...

Oct 19, 2021

George M. Murnyack, 63 of Streetsboro passed away Tuesday October 19, 2021 at CCS West Hospital in Middleburg Hts., Ohio.  He was born February 21, 1958 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late George R. and Evelyn E. (Panzarella) Murnyack.  George had lived in Streetsboro since 1994 and was formerly of Mantua.  He was the owner of Murnyack Transfer and...

Oct 19, 2021

Kathleen Ann "Kat" Bruno 62 of Streetsboro, Ohio passed away Tuesday October 19, 2021 at her home in Streetsboro.  She was born July 24, 1959 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Robert and Helen Jean (Glashauckas) Burroughs.  Kat has lived in Streetsboro the past 12 years and was formerly of Freedpm Twp. She had worked at Safequard Tech in...

Oct 19, 2021

Alverna H. Kline, 85, of Rootstown passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Vista Veranda in Ravenna.  She was born June 22, 1936 in Louisville, Ohio to Beda and Frieda (Schafer) Michel.

Alverna graduated from Louisville High School, was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Young at Heart and was an original member of the Friday Night...

Oct 15, 2021

Robert Chinn, 86, a lifelong Ravenna resident passed away October 15, 2021 at Akron General Hospital. He was born June 18, 1935 in Ravenna to the late Samuel and Marjory (Williard) Chinn. Robert graduated from Ravenna Township. He married Roberta in 1958 and they celebrated 63 years together this spring. While raising 4 children, Robert had many careers. He...