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Charles R. Lindsey, Jr.

Charles R. Lindsey, Jr.

Jun 6, 2020

Charles Robert Lindsey, Jr. 58 of Ravenna passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Akron City Hospital. He was born September 7, 1961 in Ypsilanti, MI to Charles Robert and Ramona (Lake) Lindsey, Sr. He was a heavy equipment operator for over 20 years at A Crano Excavating in Akron. For many years, Chuck was the life of the...

Phyllis Jean (Collins)  Knight

Phyllis Jean (Collins) Knight

Jun 5, 2020

Phyllis Jean Knight 54 of Garrettsville passed away Friday, June 5, 2020 at her home. She was born September 28, 1965 in Ravenna, Ohio to Norman and Mary (Friend) Collins. Survivors include her mother and stepfather Mary (Robert) Grabill, children Cheryl (Wayland)Snyder, Matthew Knight and Sara (Ryan) Keane, 7 grandchildren, sister Becky (Danny) Porcase, stepsister Angie (Don)Webb and stepbrother...

David A. Thorpe

David A. Thorpe

Jun 5, 2020

David A. Thorpe 80 of Streetsboro passed away Friday, June 5, 2020 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. He was born December 11, 1939 in Ashtabula, Ohio to Howard B. and Elisabeth (VanSlyke) Thorpe. David was a US Army veteran and had worked at McHenry and Associates as a mechanical and electrical engineer. Survivors include his children Donald...

Gordon L. Stutzman

Gordon L. Stutzman

Jun 3, 2020

Gordon L Stutzman,93 years of age, passed away Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020 at home with his loving family by his side. Born in Aurora Ohio on April 5th, 1927 he was the son of the late Abner and Elma(Hostettler) Stutzman. As a lifetime resident of Aurora, and former member of The Kent Church of the Brethren, Gordon worked as...

Forrest L Ashley

Forrest L Ashley

Jun 1, 2020

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, Forrest L. Lashley, 95, passed away Monday, June 1, 2020 at the Gardens at Liberty Park in Streetsboro. He was born June 11, 1924 in Lore City, Ohio to the late Clarence and Dora (Finley) Lashley.  Forrest married Irene (Gerrick) on July 8, 1950 and they lived in Steubenville, Ohio until  moving to Streetsboro two...

Vina M (Edwards)  Danford

Vina M (Edwards) Danford

Jun 1, 2020

Vina M. Danford, 96, of Ravenna, Ohio passed away at her home Monday June 1, 2020. Vina was born in Cambridge, Ohio March 28, 1924 to the late William and Daisy (Syme) Edwards. She has been a resident of Ravenna since 1952 and was a member of the Ravenna United Methodist Church. Vina spent her career as a custodial...

Rebecca L (Taylor)  Mulloy

Rebecca L (Taylor) Mulloy

May 27, 2020

Rebecca L. (Taylor) Mulloy was born June 2, 1962 and went home to be with her Father and Savior Jesus the Christ of Nazareth on Wednesday May 27, 2020.  The Only name under heaven by which men can be saved!  She loved the Lord and exemplified Him here on earth.  She was not perfect as none of us are...

James Curtiss Kent

James Curtiss Kent

May 27, 2020

James Curtiss Kent, 74 of Rootstown, passed away on Wednesday May 27, 2020 at his home with his family by his side.  On July 31, 1945, he was born in Ravenna, Ohio to James A. and Vivian E. (Curtiss) Kent.  He lived in Rootstown most of his life and was the owner of Technidrill Systems in Kent, Ohio.  He...

Robert E. Delaney, Sr,

Robert E. Delaney, Sr,

May 25, 2020

Robert E. Delaney, Sr. 96 of Deerfield, formerly of Ravenna and North Fort Myers, FL passed away Monday, May 25, 2020 at Crandall Medical Center in Sebring, Ohio. He was born June 4, 1923 in Martins Ferry, Ohio to Edward and Edna (Hess) Delaney. Robert retired from the Ford Motor Company in Walton Hills after 30 years as an...

Thomas Lee Wilson, Sr.

Thomas Lee Wilson, Sr.

May 25, 2020

Thomas Lee Wilson, Sr., 81 of Broadview Hts., Ohio passed away Monday May 25, 2020 at  Holy Family Hospice in Parma, Ohio.  On October 12, 1938, Mr. Wilson was born In Clarksburg, West Virginia to the late Thomas  and Virginia  (Custer) Wilson.  Mr. Wilson retired from Matrix Essentials in Solon and was a veteran of the US Navy.  In...

Thomas L. Leedom

Thomas L. Leedom

May 23, 2020

Thomas L. Leedom, 77, of Mantua peacefully returned to his heavenly home on Saturday, May 23, 2020, surrounded by his loving wife and family. Tom was born in Warren, Ohio.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Virginia Leedom, and beloved in-laws, Harry and Bernice Sweet.  He attended James A. Garfield Schools. He was a member...

Vincent T. Damicone

Vincent T. Damicone

May 20, 2020

Vincent Damicone 81 of Munroe Falls, formerly of Kent & Ravenna, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020 following complications of a stroke. He was born March 23, 1939 in Ravenna, OH to John and Amelia (Caniglia) Damicone. Vince graduated from Ravenna High School in 1957 and then joined the United States Army. His career included working at the Ravenna...

Cletus R. Neal

Cletus R. Neal

May 19, 2020

Cletus R. Neal 91 of Rootstown passed away of failing health Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. He was born October 16, 1928 in Bluefield, WV to Carl  and Vada (Dooley) Neal. Cletus was a machinist for 41 years at Ametek in Kent and a member of I.A.M. Union Local 1203. He was an...

Robert P. Stutzman

Robert P. Stutzman

May 19, 2020

Robert P. Stutzman 92 of Aurora passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at his residence. He was born January 8, 1928 in Aurora, Ohio to Elmer and Mary Belle (Neff) Stutzman. Robert was a member of the Aurora Mennonite Church, a lifelong Auroroa resident, enjoyed woodworking  and was the owner of Stutzman Builders. Survivors include his wife of 68...

Clarence W. "Bill" Kehres

Clarence W. "Bill" Kehres

May 16, 2020

Clarence W. "Bill" Kehres, Jr. 71 of Diamond went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, May 16, 2020 at his residence. He was born August 2, 1948 in Ravenna, Ohio to Clarence William and Evelyn (Lewis) Kehres. Bill was a US Navy veteran. He enjoyed fishing, camping and was an avid wood worker.  He was a member...

Ricky G. Neal, Sr.

Ricky G. Neal, Sr.

May 16, 2020

Retired Captain Ricky G. Neal, Sr. 60 passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. He was born June 3, 1959 in Ravenna to Joseph W. and Anna Mae (Jones) Neal. Ricky served on the Garrettsville Police Department for 23 years with 11 of them as chief of police and then became the jail...

Thomas Ira (Jr.)  Knisely

Thomas Ira (Jr.) Knisely

May 15, 2020

Thomas Ira Knisely, Jr. 72 of Florida passed away Friday, May 15, 2020 in Hollywood, Florida. He was born May 24, 1947 in Salem, Ohio to Thomas Ira Sr. and Hazel (Hopkins) Knisely. Thomas worked for the railroad and loved to fish. Survivors include his daughter Melissa (John Jr.) McCarthy, grandchildren Emmett McCarthy, Cierra Porter and Alona Porter, great...

James S. Eden, Jr.

James S. Eden, Jr.

May 12, 2020

James S. Eden, Jr. 75 of Rootstown passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 20, 1944 in Akron, Ohio to James S. and Genevieve (Roth) Eden. James was self employed in sales for Independent Drug and was a 32nd Degree Mason from Akron Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his...

Edwin Jay Wright

Edwin Jay Wright

May 12, 2020

Edwin Jay Wright 65 of Mantua passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at UH Bedford Medical Center. He was born December 26, 1954 in Fort Bragg, NC to Earl W. Jr. and Shirley A. (Kress) Wright. Edwin was a self employed computer technician and an avid WWII buff. Survivors include his mother Shirley A. Sitton, sister Shirley (Thomas) Weber...

Susan D Lock

Susan D Lock

May 12, 2020

Susan D. Lock, 76, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at the Avenue at Aurora. Born to the late Henry and Margery Lock, she lived most of her life in Portage County. Over the course of her life she held secretarial positions at Flintkote, Portage County Municipal Court and both Courtesy and Haasz auto dealerships. Sue was able to...

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