Leonard P Polichena
Dec 6, 2019
Leonard P. “Lenny” Polichena, 85, of Franklin Twp. passed away Friday, December 6, 2019 at Longmeadow Care Center in Ravenna, Ohio. Leonard was born October 7, 1934 in Ravenna, Ohio to the late Rocco Sr. and Frances (LaFatch) Polichena. He has lived in Franklin Twp. since 1960 and was a veteran of the US Army. Lenny was a member...
James M. "Jim" Meduri, Sr.
Dec 4, 2019
James M. "Jim" Meduri, Sr. 74 of Ravenna, passed away Wednesday December 4, 2019 at Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield, Ohio. Jim being a lifelong Ravenna resident was born in Ravenna on July 4, 1945 to the late Paul and Carmella (Simone) Meduri. He had worked at Troy Chemical in Burton, Ohio as a salesman and was a member of...
George F Miller
Dec 2, 2019
George Francis Miller, Sr. went home to the loving arms of God on Monday, December 2, 2019, at the age of 92. He was born on May 29, 1927, in Chest Springs, Pennsylvania. He was a Boy Scout and became an Assistant Scout Master in later years. He joined the US Navy as a Seabee during World War II,...
Robert David Knipper
Nov 30, 2019
Robert Knipper went to be with the Lord and to be with his wife, Thelma (Thompson), of 74 years on July 22, 2020. A lifelong resident of Freedom Township where he farmed, had dairy and beef cows for over 80 years. He was born in Cleveland on August 21, 1923 to the late Robert B. Knipper and Ruth Becks...
Thomas J. "T.J." Harris
Nov 30, 2019
Thomas J. "T.J." Harris, 47 of Ravenna passed away Sunday May 3, 2020 at his home. On January 7, 1973, he was born in Barberton, Ohio to the late Clyde M. and Vicki R. (Prosser) Kelley. T.J. has lived in Ravenna the past 15 years and was formerly of Barberton. Having a beautiful voice, T.J. loved gospel music and...
Jesse Ross
Nov 30, 2019
Jesse Ross, 70 of Ravenna passed away Wednesday April 29, 2020 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, Ohio. On July 22, 1949 Mr. Ross was born in Magnolia, Mississippi to the late James and Elma (Coney) Ross. Mr. Ross has lived in Ravenna the past 15 years and was formerly of Bogalusa, Louisiana. In addition to his parents,...
Julia (Plewinski) Todd
Nov 30, 2019
Julia “Connie” Todd, 85, died on April 28th, 2020 at the Gardens of Liberty Park in Streetsboro, Ohio. She ended her struggle here on Earth peacefully and now rests eternally in those great realms unseen. Julia leaves behind her daughter Cynthia (Paul) Molnar, grandchildren Andrew (Kelly) Senkus, Aaron Molnar, Hannah (William) Torok and great grandchildren Sebastian, Ethan, Gavin, Bella,...
Carl F Witter
Nov 30, 2019
Carl F. Witter, 94 of Ravenna, passed away Tuesday April 7, 2020 at his home. On March 9, 1926 in Judsonia, Arkansas, Carl was born to the late James and Lydia Witter. He has lived most of his life in Ravenna and had retired from the Ford Motor Company in Walton Hills. He proudly served his country with the...
Kathy Lee (Gibson) Collins
Nov 30, 2019
Kathy Lee Collins, 60 of Ravenna passed away Tuesday April 21, 2020 at her home. On September 23, 1959 Kathy was born in Pennington Gap, Virginia to the late Omar and Mary L. (Ingle) Hall. She has lived in Ravenna most of her life and had worked as a certified nurses assistant. She is survived by her children Clyde...
Lester M Mcmichael
Nov 30, 2019
Lester M. McMichael, 82 of Streetsboro, passed away Saturday April 18, 2020 at the Avenue of Aurora. On October 31, 1937 he was born in Lancaster, PA to the late Edward and Suie (Meck) McMichael. Mr. McMichael has lived in Streetsboro the past 55 years and in 1976 he started the McMichael Insurance Agency in Streetsboro which is now...
Phillip E. Pope, Iii
Nov 30, 2019
Phillip E. Pope, III, 62 of Ravenna passed away Tuesday April 7, 2020 at his home. He was born on November 18, 1957 in Ravenna, Ohio to the late Phillip E. and Virginia (Butcher) Pope, II. Living in Ravenna most of his life Phillip had worked as a mill wright for several companies. He was a fuss guy who...
Sylvia J. (Burdette) Jalo
Nov 30, 2019
Sylvia J. Jalo, 82 of Streetsboro passed away Thursday April 2, 2020 at the Arbors of Streetsboro. On January 29, 1938, she was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Ray and Elizabeth (Brown) Burdette. Ms. Jalo has lived in Streetsboro since 1997 and was formerly of Aurora and Florida. She retired as a registered nurse from the Tampa...
William "Bill" L. Pigg
Nov 30, 2019
William “Bill” L. Pigg
April 17, 1941 – November 30, 2019
Bill, age 78, passed away peacefully at home after an extended battle with Parkinson’s. Bill was born in Cruthersville, Missouri and his family moved to Ravenna, Ohio when he was still in school. He enjoyed fishing from his boat, woodworking, golfing, bowling and making...
Beverly R (Clemmons) Lock
Nov 28, 2019
Beverly R. Lock, 79, passed away Thursday November 28, 2019 at the Arbors of Fairlawn with her family by her side. She was born on April 19, 1940 in Painesville, OH. To the late John Clemmons and Ruth (Shephard) Baucher. Beverly has lived most of her life in Mantua before moving to her daughters house in Norton. She retired...
Carol J Lott
Nov 27, 2019
Carol J. Lott, 53 of Brady Lake, passed away Wednesday November 27, 2019 at her home with her family by her side. She was born April 4, 1966 in Bedford, Ohio to Wilbur and Christine (Derby) Lott. Carol has lived in Brady Lake the past 15 years and was formerly of Paris Twp. Her favorite thing was spending time...
Catherine (Detweiler) Jarze
Nov 25, 2019
Catherine Jarze, 67 of Freedom Township was born on October 1, 1951 in Middlefield, Ohio to the late Gideon and Lydia (Miller) Detweiler. CJ passed away after a short battle with cancer surrounded by family on Monday November 25, 2019. Survived by her husband of 27 years, Jerome "Jerry" M. Jarze, her children Christopher (Jana) Rousey of Port St....
Elizabeth M. "Betty" (Biltz) King
Nov 23, 2019
Elizabeth M. "Betty" King, 90, of Rootstown passed to her Heavenly life on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at her home. She was born April 15, 1929 in Rootstown, Ohio to Rudolph and Clara (Knapp) Biltz. Betty was an active member of St. Peter of the Fields Church in Rootstown where she served as an organist, taught Sunday school and...
Harvey John Cummings
Nov 22, 2019
Harvey John Cummings, 90 of Ravenna passed away Friday November 22, 2019 at his home. He was born on April 16, 1929 in Newton Falls, Ohio to the late Clyde and Kathryn "Kitty" (Gruber) Cummings. He spent his childhood in Newton Falls , Canton and Ravenna. Harvey graduated from Ravenna High School in 1947. He then went to Kent...
Skip Snyder
Nov 21, 2019
Skip Snyder, 70, of Streetsboro, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Nov 21, 2019. Skip was born in Sharon, PA to Chester Snyder Jr. and Alice Marie (Davis) Snyder. He graduated from Hickory High School. Skip was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the US Navy, and was a lifetime blood donor. He married the love of his life, Connie...
Starr Ann Moore
Nov 19, 2019
Starr Ann Moore 49 of Paris Township passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019. She was born January 18, 1970 in Cleveland, Ohio. Starr had an associates degree in Veterinary Technology Management and worked as a Kennel Technician. Survivors include her husband Jim Head, mother and father Jane (Wendel) and Tom Callahan, children Christopher, Daniel and Samantha, grandchild Tiegen and...
