Rita Marie (Lepage) Heroux
Jun 30, 2019
Rita Marie Lepage Heroux departed this life Sunday, June 30, 2019 at the age of 97. She leaves behind a legacy of charm, graciousness, tenacity and determination, all qualities which she instilled in her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. No one who met her or spoke with her for even a moment could leave the encounter without being bedazzled by...
Louesa P (Davidson) Thayer
Jun 26, 2019
Louesa P. Thayer, 102 of Ravenna, passed away Wednesday June 26, 2019 at her home. Louesa was a descendant of a pioneer family in Cleveland, Ohio. She was born to Oliver and Pearl Davidson on Thanksgiving Day November 30, 1916 accompanied by a twin brother, Leonard. She was born in the Newburgh Heights section of Cleveland. The family forefathers...
Joseph A. Ruocchio, Sr.
Jun 26, 2019
Joseph A. Ruocchio, Sr, 69, of Ravenna passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. Joseph was born in Cleveland on August 14, 1949 to the late Alfred and Ada (Donzelli) Ruocchio. Joseph served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. Following his service he attended San Jose State University and graduated with a...
Diane L. (Kline) Plough
Jun 26, 2019
Diane L. Plough, 76 of Ravenna, passed away Wednesday June 26, 2019 at Vista Veranda in Ravenna, Ohio. Being a lifelong Ravenna resident, she was born in Ravenna on July 25, 1942 to the late Lawrence and Julia (Fabish) Kline. Diane retired as a histologist from the former Robinson Memorial Hospital and was a member of the Immaculate Conception...
Virginia Gail (Campbell) Bombarger
Jun 22, 2019
Virginia Gail Bombarger, 95, of Ravenna passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Stow Glen Nursing Home. She was born January 10, 1924 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to George W. and Laura (Bay) Campbell. She worked as a secretary for Ametek, was a member of the Ravenna First Methodist Church , and was a member of Young at Heart....
Mary A. (Luli) Postlethwait
Jun 22, 2019
Mary A. Postlethwait 81 of Rootstown passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019. She was born October 20, 1937 in Ravenna, Ohio to the late George Henry and Mary Louise (Hostler) Luli. Mary was a lifetime integral member of St. Peter of the Fields Church in Rootstown, where she was the current parish secretary, was active in Altar Rosary Society,...
Shayne Lonzo Owens
Jun 21, 2019
Shayne Lonzo Owens, age 27; of Ravenna passed away Friday, June 21, 2019 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born December 9, 1991 in Richlands, VA to Robert Eugene Owens and Phylisia Patrinia Compton. Shayne was a well loved machine operator for Berry Plastics. Survivors include his father Robert Eugene Owens, mother Phylisia Patrinia Compton and...
Walter M. "Mitch" Tymcio
Jun 20, 2019
Walter Mitchell “Mitch” Tymcio, age 73, passed June 20th 2019 at his home. Born April 23rd 1946 in Akron Ohio to Walter and Betty Tymcio. Mitch lived his entire life in Rootstown on the family farm, except while serving in the 2nd and 3rd Armored Division of the United States Army. Mitch worked at the Ravenna Arsenal for 28...
Carl M. Stone
Jun 20, 2019
Carl M. Stone passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019. He was born May 3, 1973 in Akron, Ohio to the late Michael and Sharon (Wood) Stone. Carl was a graduate of Kent State University and a computer specialist for Earnest & Associates. Survivors include his brothers Matthew Stone, Brian Stone and David Stone. Cremation has taken place. Memorial calling...
Ruth M (Gless) Newberger
Jun 18, 2019
Ruth M. Newberger, 89, of Shalersville passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at the Hospice of Medina. Ruth was born January 11, 1930 to the late Leo and Lois (Rogers) Gless. Ruth was a lifelong resident of Shalersville where she found great joy in family, mowing, gardening and canning. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Ravenna. ...
Michael C. Kline
Jun 18, 2019
Michael C. Kline, 59. of Mantua passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at the Kensington Care Center in Aurora. Michael was born in Ravenna March 14, 1960 to the late Harold J. Kline and Margaret A. (Reagan) Snyder . Michael was a metal worker for ProQuip Machine Shop in Macedonia and also worked for RB Thomas Electric. He enjoyed...
Brenda S. (Radcliff) Wood
Jun 16, 2019
Brenda S. Wood, 54, of Streetsboro, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, Ohio. Brenda was born in Weston, West Virginia on June 19, 1964 to William Floyd Radcliff, Sr. and Janet (Stutler) Radcliff. Brenda lived most of her life in Streetsboro where she worked from home as a care giver. She was...
Miles Stanley Wright
Jun 13, 2019
Miles Stanley Wright transitioned this phase of life on June 13, 2019. Miles was born on November 9, 1956 in Ravenna, Ohio. Miles was the third of seven sons born to Andrew and Lottie Mae Wright. Miles was a graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School, Louisville, Ohio and Kent State University, earning a Degree in Biology and Pre-Med....
Shirley M. (Prochaska) Tokar
Jun 13, 2019
Shirley M. Tokar, 84 of Streetsboro, passed away Thursday June 13, 2019 at the Landing of Stow. She was born March 26, 1935 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late George and Helen (Onderak) Prochaska. Shirley adored her family and takes with her many fond memories of her four children and six loving grandchildren. She has lived in Streetsboro since...
Victoria M (Minay) Laurel
Jun 11, 2019
Victoria M. Laurel, 99 of Streetsboro went home into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday June 11, 2019 at Akron General Hospital. She was born December 23, 1919 in Oriental Mindoro, Philippines to the late Zoilo and Beatrice (Enrico) Minay. Mrs. Laurel has lived in Streetsboro since 1977 and was an elementary school...
Mary Eleanor (Toalston) Jones
Jun 10, 2019
Mary Eleanor Toalston Jones of Atwater died on Jue 10th at home. She was born in March of 1939 in Carroll County, Ohio to Edyth Saunders Toalston and Leslie B. Toalston. She graduated from Carrolton High school in early June of 1957 and two weeks later married Virgil Robert Jones. Together they raised five children. She was a Girl...
Anna M. (Frayer) Cox
Jun 8, 2019
Anna M. Cox, 79 of Ravenna, passed away Saturday June 8, 2019 at the Woodlands Health and Rehab in Ravenna. Being a lifelong Ravenna Resident, Anna was born May 6, 1940 in Ravenna to the late Leo and Elizabeth (Stamper) Frayer. She retired in 2011 from Portage County Social Services where she was a legal secretary. She was a...
Iris Ann (Almony) Thomas
Jun 7, 2019
Iris Ann Thomas 90 of Streetsboro passed away Friday, June 7, 2019. She was born September 30, 1928 in Wilkes Barre, PA to Calvin and Elma (Ness) Almony. Iris was a member of the Streetsboro United Methodist Church and had worked in customer service for Sears. Her favorite things were spending time with family and friends. She was a...
Virginia Guynn
May 28, 2019
Virginia Guynn 101, a lifelong resident of Edinburg, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019. She was born March 10, 1918 in Edinburg to Nelson and Edith Marie (Rhodes) Guynn. Virginia worked as a shell maker for the Ravenna Arsenal, a Rosie the Riveter for Taylor Craft and as a factory worker for Paeco Rubber. She was preceded in death...
Annie M (Jones) Neal
May 27, 2019
Annie M. Neal, 91, of Ravenna passed away Monday May 27, 2019 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, Ohio. She was born August 28, 1927 in Princeton, WVA to the late Paris S. and Mae T. Jones. Mrs. Neal has lived in Ravenna since 1953 and was a member of the Ravenna Assembly of God Church. She retired...
