Obituary Listing

Feb 25, 2025

Nola C. Finch, 87 of Rootstown, passed away Tuesday February 25, 2025 at the UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna.  On July 28, 1937, Nola was born in Shalersville, Ohio to the late Gerald and Aubrey (Horner) Stamm.  Living in Rootstown all her life, Mrs. Finch has worked for the Rootstown School Systems, retiring after 30 years as a...

Feb 24, 2025

Kevin Jay Roen, 62 of Stow, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025. Kevin was born on July 21, 1962 in Ravenna to his parents Vernon D. and Lila Jean (Hintz) Roen. He was a proud service member of the United States Airforce, serving 10 years. Kevin was also the owner of the A&W Restaurant in Kent, Ohio. He is...

Feb 23, 2025

Donna R. Sahm, 80 of Ravenna, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025. Donna was born on May 2, 1944 in Greenville, South Carolina to her late parents John Henry Moser and Mary Louise (Dureiz) Walker. She had worked as a housekeeper for the McBeth House Keeping Services. In addition to her parents, Donna was preceded in death by her...

Feb 23, 2025

Feb 23, 2025

George Randall 92 of Ravenna passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025 at his residence. He was born August 3, 1932 in Boswell, PA to Harry and Cecelia (Rubinski) Randall. George was a US Army veteran and retired from the Ford Motor Company. Survivors include his wife of 69 years Margaret (Nibert), children Margaret (Doug) Huth, George (Eleanora) Randall and...

Feb 22, 2025

Dolores J. "Dee" Polichena 92 of Kent passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Kent Ridge Senior Living. She was born February 7, 1933 in Kent, Ohio to Raymond and Ruth (Biggs) Silva. Dee was a member of Immaculate Conception Church and the former owner of the Birdie Shack Putt Putt Golf. She was preceded in death by her...

Feb 22, 2025

Linda K. Fankhauser, 77, of Ravenna, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025, at her home with her family by her side.  Linda was a lifelong resident of Portage County. She was born in Ravenna on July 27, 1947, to the late Kenneth and Mary (Nader) Liston.  Linda was a lifelong public servant.  She worked as a nurse at Robinson...

Feb 21, 2025

Irene Doris Shreffler (née Jenkins), born on February 5, 1956, in Heilbronn, Germany, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2025, in Northfield, Ohio, at the age of 69. Irene's journey was marked by her charismatic nature and wonderful sense of humor, qualities that endeared her to all who knew her. In her life, Irene was blessed with a warm...

Feb 20, 2025

Patricia J. Stephens, 75 of Edinburg, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025. She was born October 28, 1949 in Akron, Ohio to the late Ernest and Gertrude (Burgers) Mertens. Patricia was a member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Ellet and the Portage County Historical Society. She worked as a secretary for Kent State University and as...

Feb 19, 2025

Vicie Taylor Mostella of Ravenna passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, on February 19, 2025. She was born September 14, 1951 in Hurley, Virginia to Frank and Worthy Mounts. When she was 16 years old, she moved to Ravenna, Ohio where she met her first husband Luther "Sonny" Taylor. They were married in 1969 and blessed...

Feb 18, 2025

Deborah A. Cairns, 70 of Ravenna, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, Tuesday February 18, 2025. She was born on September 22, 1954 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late George and Betty (Hutton) Vanek. Deborah has lived in Ravenna most of her life and was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church. She was employed as a general...

Feb 18, 2025

Julia M. "Jay" Blasiole, 89, a 62 year resident of Streetsboro passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025. She was born October 15, 1935 in Mather, PA to Steve and Helen (Pogan) Szopo. Jay was a playground supervisor for 25 years at Campus Elementary School in Streetsboro and spent many years at Blasiole's Pizza making her famous lasagna. Survivors include...

Feb 18, 2025

We lost another member of the Greatest Generation with the passing of Ray Edward Burkholder, 100 years old, on Tuesday, February 18th, 2025. Ray was born in Ravenna on November 24, 1924 to Jonathan E. and Hettie R. (French) Burkholder. Ray was a World War II Army veteran and resided in Ravenna his entire life. He worked for the...

Feb 14, 2025

John B. Daniels, 78 of Shalersville, passed away Friday, February 14, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his family. Johnny was born July 5, 1946 in Paint Creek, West Virginia to his late parents Buddy Daniels and Louella Idell (Smith) Cales. He was a proud service member of the United States Army, retired from being a truck driver and...

Feb 12, 2025

"Together Again" Virginia I. Moore 82 of Ravenna passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at her home. She was born July 5, 1942 in Baltimore, MD to Ruble and Myrtle (Boyles) Fridley. Virginia worked as a supervisor at Portage Industries. Survivors include her sons Timothy (Lisa) Moore and Kevin (Sonya) Moore, grandchildren Craig, Keith, Ashley, Megan, Jason, Skylar and...

Feb 11, 2025

Irene (Few) Myers passed away at the age of 94 at Kentridge Senior Living Center on February 11, 2025, after a brief illness.  She was predeceased by her husband, Donald Myers, her parents Frederick and Sarah Few; brothers Leonard (Ruth) Few, Lawrence (Florence) Few, Bernard Few, and Carl (Mary) Few.  She leaves behind daughters Amy (David) Adams and Nancy...

Feb 10, 2025

Carol A. VanValkenberg, 78 of Ravenna, passed away peacefully into the arms of her savior Jesus Christ Monday February 10, 2025. She was born on October 4, 1946 in Winstead, Connecticut to the late Herbert and Eunice (Harris) Deloy. Carol has lived in Ravenna for over 50 years and was a member of the Ravenna Assembly of God Church...

Feb 8, 2025

Phillip R. Hale, Sr., 67 of West Farmington formerly of Alabama, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Warren. Phillip was born on February 26, 1957 in Huntsville, Alabama to his late parents John Hale and Doris Jean (Cambron) Vernon. After a short career as an electrician, he found his comfort working as an...

Feb 8, 2025

Debbra Lee Sabo, 67, of Ravenna passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 6, 1957, in Ravenna, Ohio, to Herbert Milford Behner and Ruby Lee Watson Saye. Debbra was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and had been the office manager for New Hope Thermal Imaging.  She was a...

Feb 7, 2025

Lewis D. Brown, 74, of Garfield Heights, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, while in hospice care on Friday, February 7, 2025. He was born on July 27, 1950, in Marsh Fork, WV, to the late Lewis Jr. and Theresa Jane (Scisson) Brown. Lewis was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, a member of the Gospel House in...