Obituary Listing

Mar 18, 2025

Joann S. McCallum 87 of Streetsboro, formerly of Aurora, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at the Gardens at Liberty Park in Streetsboro. She was born August 6, 1937 in Allenport, PA to John and Josephine (Hajducek) Novak. Joann worked as a LPN for Longmeadow Care Center in Ravenna. Survivors include her son James (Lisa) McCallum, 4 grandchildren, 2...

Mar 14, 2025

Betty D. Holb, age 94, formerly of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her home in Abilene, Texas, Friday, March 14th.   Born November 13, 1930 in Atwater, Ohio, she was the beloved daughter of Edgar and Mildred (Heiser) James.  She lived in Ravenna and Berea, Ohio, before moving to Norwalk in 1966 and Abilene, Texas, in 2021.  She graduated...

Mar 13, 2025

Pamela M. Baldwin, 70 of Kent, Went home to be with Jesus, Thursday, March 13, 2025. Pamela was born on October 9, 1954 in Akron, Ohio to her late parents Jim and Helen (Jacob) Dull. She was a virtual member of the New Hope Church in Tallmadge. Previously a member of The Chapel in Akron, Ohio. She was a...

Mar 12, 2025

Shirley E. Lee, 88 of Ravenna, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at the UH Portage Medical Center. Shirley was born on June 8, 1936 in Weston, West Virginia to her late parents Virgil and Sophronia (Doak) Mayo. She had worked as an operator, retiring from the Ohio Bell and also worked as a hostess at East Park. Shirley...

Mar 11, 2025

John Wiliam Sahm, 83,  also known to many as Steeler John, passed away Tuesday March 11, 2025 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, Ohio.  On May 18, 1941,  John was born in Burnside, PA to the late Richard and Faye (Croasman) Sahm.  Earning three bronze stars, Mr. Sahm was a US Army veteran serving in Vietnam.  He had...

Mar 8, 2025

Jean R. Grant 98 of Chagrin Falls passed away Saturday. March 8, 2025 at Kensington Care Center in Aurora. She was born December 3, 1926 in Cleveland, Ohio to Rocco and Louise (Svoboda) Sotera. Jean was a member St. Helen's Catholic Church and a member of Sweet Adelines. Survivors include her children Debra Miller, Sheree Krause, Tim Grant and...

Mar 7, 2025

Cynthia Dietz-Lattimer, 58, of Ravenna, passed away Friday March 7, 2025 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, Ohio.  On May 15, 1966, she was born in Garfield Hts., Ohio to the late Karl David and Roberta (Takc) Dietz.  Cynthia has lived in Ravenna most of her adult life. She retired from Bertram Inn and Conference Center in Aurora,...

Mar 7, 2025

Ronda Lynn Mullins 60 of Freedom Township passed away Friday, March 7, 2025 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. She was born December 18, 1964 in Cleveland, Ohio to Ronald and Faye (Shankland) Reed. Ronda worked in customer service for Huntington Bank. Survivors include her father Ronald (Dorothy) Reed, her children Donald R. (Laura) Mullins, John (Christie) Reed,...

Mar 6, 2025

Kenneth J. Englert, 81 of Garrettsville,  passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Hospice of the Western Reserve in Medina.  He was born May 26, 1943 in Library, PA, to the late John A. and Mary (Lenard) Englert.  After he served in the US Navy, Kenneth came to Ohio and settled in Garrettsville with wife Carolyn Englert. Kenneth was...

Mar 6, 2025

Claude E. Wilson 71 of Ravenna passd away Thursday, March 6, 2025 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. He was born February 26, 1954 in Akron, Ohio to Floyd and Edna (Pakle) Wilson. Claude worked at Jefferson Smurfit in Ravenna, Ohio. Survivors include his children Chad (Joy) Wilson, Tina (Gregg) Sanzone and Amy (Aaron) Halsne, 9 grandchildren and...

Mar 6, 2025

Ernest March Fahl, 69, passed away Tuesday March 6, 2025 at the Longmeadow Care Center in Ravenna.  He was born July 14, 1955 in Ravenna, Ohio to the late Charles and Mary (Kovach) Fahl.  Ernest graduated from Crestwood High School in 1974.  Shortly after graduation, he moved to Lakewood, Ohio, where he saved up money to pursue his dream...

Mar 5, 2025

Anna M. Adams 74 of Kent passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. She was born on October 26,1950 in Rogliano, Italy to Santo and Angela (Altomari) Stumpo. Anna came to the United States at a very young age and spent most of her childhood growing up in Monessen, PA.  The family moved...

Mar 2, 2025

In Loving Memory of Barbara June Papczun

June 26, 1934 – March 2, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the sudden passing of our beloved mother, Barbara June Papczun, on March 2, 2025.

Born on June 26, 1934, in Bassett, Virginia, Barbara took immense pride in her family’s heritage that traced back to...

Mar 2, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Nicholas David Markward, a beloved member of the Kent community, who left us on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the age of 40. Born on November 15, 1984, in Ravenna, Ohio, Nicholas was the cherished son of the late Guy Daniel and Veronica Marie (Fritz) Markward. Nick was an attendee at...

Mar 2, 2025

Frank E. Hanna 89 of Charlestown Township passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Altercare Post Acute Rehabilitation Center in Brimfield. He was born August 28, 1935 in Palestine, WV to Ernest and Eunice (Merrill) Hanna. Frank was a member of the Charlestown United Methodist Church, a foreman for Chrysler Corporation and was a volunteer fireman for the Charlestown...

Mar 2, 2025

Parma - Madonna Elana Esposito, 74, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Arden Courts in Parma, Ohio. She was born November 24, 1950 in Ravenna, Ohio to the late Marion and Cecilia (Mendiola) Esposito. Madonna was an active member of Immaculate Conception Church prior to her illness and was a graduate of Ravenna High School. She retired from...

Mar 1, 2025

Shirley R. Dolbow, 83 of Kent, passed away on Saturday March 1, 2024 at her son's home in Leavittsburg, Ohio.  On May 16, 1941, Shirley was born in Greenback, Tennessee to the late Charles and Ida Ruth (ford) Byrd.  She has lived in Kent most of her life and had retired from the Kent K-Mart where she worked as...

Feb 26, 2025

Lynda L. Brey, 77, of Garrettsville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at the Avenue at Aurora in Aurora, Ohio where she has been a resident for the last 5 years.  During her stay at the Avenue, she found joy in the simple moments, whether it was her competitive spirit at bingo trying...

Feb 26, 2025

Charles Ira Keele, 92, of Ravenna, Ohio, went to be with Jesus on February 26, 2025. Charles was born in Hickory Hills, Illinois, on February 13, 1933, to Alvin and Dora (Greenwalt) Keele. Charles Keele was a devoted Christian and a loving husband, father of six children, grandfather of eleven grandchildren, and great-grandfather of twenty-two great-grandchildren. Charles met the...

Feb 25, 2025

Rurh Ann Bowland, 77, of Ravenna, passed away Tuesday February 25, 2025 at the Woodlands Health and Rehab in Ravenna, Ohio.  Being a lifelong Ravenna resident, Ruth Ann was born in Ravenna on June 5, 1947 to the late Glendale and Virginia (Hefner) Bradfiled. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Michael Charles...