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Stella M Metzgar

Stella M Metzgar

Feb 18, 2019

Stella M. Metzgar, 54, of Ravenna, passed away Monday February 18, 2019 at her home with her family by her side.  She was born March 9, 1964 in South Korea to the late David and Chong (Hongtuni) Metzgar.  Stella had worked as a pharmacy tech and went to church and volunteered for the Salvation Army.  Survivors include her sister...

Margaret Ann (Ramey)  Scullin

Margaret Ann (Ramey) Scullin

Feb 14, 2019

Margaret Ann Scullin 81 of Ashland, formerly of Streetsboro, died Thursday, February 14, 2019. She was born June 28, 1937 in Washington, PA to James and Madeline Ramey. Margaret retired from Samaritan Hospital where she was a nurse. Survivors include her children Lisa Sarkel ,Mike Kusky, Karen Scullin and Lisa Weist. 8 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 2 great great...

Evelyn (Taylor)  Mcclendon

Evelyn (Taylor) Mcclendon

Feb 12, 2019

Evelyn McClendon 86 of Ravenna went home to be with the Lord on February 12, 2019. Evelyn "Evelynnie" was born June 25, 1932 in Ravenna, Ohio to the late Edward and Mary Rose (Williams) Taylor. She was preceded in death by her husband Ben McClendon and siblings Mary Ellen Taylor Foy, Earl F. Taylor, Edwin Taylor, Edith Taylor Brown,...

Barbara Jean (Castillo)  Lawrence

Barbara Jean (Castillo) Lawrence

Feb 12, 2019

Barbara Jean Lawrence 46 of Ravenna, formerly of Palmyra, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019. She was born July 1, 1972 in Madison, WI to the late Reynaldo and Eliza (Punzel) Castillo. Barbara was a US Navy veteran and a classified sales representative for the Record Courier. Survivors include her husband of 27 years Monte Lawrence, children Sara, Anthony,...

Sarah A. Murdock

Sarah A. Murdock

Feb 11, 2019

Sarah A. Murdock 39 of Ravenna passed away Monday, February 11, 2019 at Hattie Larlham. She was born November 9, 1979 in Ravenna, Ohio. Sarah had attended Happy Day School. Survivors include her mother and stepfather Trudi (Dale) Plumb, sisters Adrienne (Todd) Kaltenborn, Lindsey (TC) Smith and Nicole (Carter) Kirk, grandmother Helen Natcher and 6 nieces and nephews. Preceded...

Elsie Mae (Dodson)  Deacon

Elsie Mae (Dodson) Deacon

Feb 7, 2019

Elsie Mae Deacon 89 of Windham, formerly of Kent, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019. She was born November 13, 1929 in Akron, Ohio to Cloyd E. and Edna Mae (Smith) Dodson. She was a custodian for over 30 years for Kent State University and was a former member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Survivors include her grandson Raymond Hosterman,...

Chris Zack

Chris Zack

Feb 6, 2019

Chris Zack, 61, of Shalersville passed away Wednesday February 6, 2019 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, Ohio.  He was born January  4, 1958 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Steven and Johanna (Pasawicz) Zack.  Mr. Zack has lived in Shalersville the past year and was formerly of Streetsboro.  He had worked as a professional painter for R...

David A. Ristau

David A. Ristau

Feb 5, 2019

David A. Ristau, 75, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at his home. David was born in Cleveland  April 28, 1943 to the late Walter and Gertrude (Stuber) Ristau and spent most of his life in Maple Heights. He and his wife, Barbara (Borucki) Ristau, moved to Ravenna in 2015. David worked as a draftsman for Cleveland Cement. He...

Robert Eugene "Bob" Johnson

Robert Eugene "Bob" Johnson

Feb 5, 2019

Robert Eugene "Bob" Johnson passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 after a brief hospitalization. Bob was born September 29, 1922 in Andover, Ohio to Wilbur and Laina (Burt) Johnson.  Had been a resident of Perry, Ohio; Painesville, Ohio, and Roaming Shores, Ohio. Most recently was a resident of Haven Homes Assisted Living in Stow, Ohio.  Bob served in...

Margaret A. (Pawloske)  Montgomery

Margaret A. (Pawloske) Montgomery

Feb 1, 2019

Margaret A. "Marge" Montgomery 80 of Ravenna died Friday, February 1, 2019. She was born January 31, 1939 in Detroit, MI to Vincent and Caroline (Horetski) Pawloske.  Marge was a member of Immaculate Conception Church and had worked as a cook and care giver for the Portage County Juvenile Detention Center. Survivors include her daughters Joyce (John) Hughes, Donna...

Guinda C (Lawson)  Crooks-May

Guinda C (Lawson) Crooks-May

Jan 31, 2019

Guinda “Sam” Carol Crooks-May, left this earth on January 31, 2019.  She was born on October 31, 1945 Pikeville, Kentucky to Ermel and Beulah (Bartley) Lawson.  They moved to Ohio in 1950 and out to the Streetsboro area around 1959.  She worked at Lawson Stores (Circle K) and was assistant manager of Cypress Inn in Rootstown and the Canteen...

Josephine D. (Blaylock)  "Joy" Steed

Josephine D. (Blaylock) "Joy" Steed

Jan 31, 2019

Josephine D. "Joy" Steed, 88, of Ravenna, passed away Thursday January 31, 2019 at UH Portage Medical Center  in Ravenna, Ohio.  She was born in Watcher, Iowa on June 29, 1930 to the late Lyle and Bertha (Rickey) Blaylock.  Joy has lived in Ravenna since 1976 and was formerly of Streetsboro.  She was a longtime and faithful member of...

Margaret Leah (Troyer)  Miller

Margaret Leah (Troyer) Miller

Jan 30, 2019

Margaret Leah Troyer Miller, 95, of Streetsboro, died on Wednesday, January 30, 2019. She was born May 27, 1923, in Newton, Kansas to Miles and Mary (Reiff) Troyer. Margaret was a member of the Aurora Mennonite Church and was a teacher for the Streetsboro City Schools. Survivors include her children Susan Miller of Streetsboro, Wilbur Miller married to Christine...

Sheldon Eugene Kuhns

Sheldon Eugene Kuhns

Jan 28, 2019

Sheldon Eugene Kuhns 69 of Kent passed away peacefully on Monday, January 28, 2019. He was born October 6, 1949 in East Freedom, PA to David and Wanda (Sensebaugh) Kuhns. Sheldon was a hard working man who retired from Bluff City Steel. He was a member of the Ravenna Moose and Ravenna Eagles, and enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles and...

Helen M Carter

Helen M Carter

Jan 27, 2019

Helen M. Carter, 99, passed away  Sunday  January 27, 2019 at the Avenue of Aurora.  Helen was born in Berwick, PA January 5, 1920 to the late Joseph and Helen (Dorssy ) Lucas . While in Pennsylvania, Helen was a member of St. Mary Church.  She was a factory worker at a garment factory. She lived in Kent for...

Mary J Sobina

Mary J Sobina

Jan 26, 2019

Mary J. Sobina, 91, of Kent, passed away Saturday January 26, 2019 at Altercare of Stow after a brief illness.  She was born February 10, 1927 in Oil City, Pa where she resided with her family until moving to Ohio. Mary was a member of St. Patrick’s Church in Kent and was a retired supervisor from the Oak Rubber...

Susan M. (Sparago)  Blazek

Susan M. (Sparago) Blazek

Jan 24, 2019

Susan M. Blazek, 62 of Streetsboro, died Thursday January 24, 2019 at her home with her family by her side.  She was born August 18, 1956 in Cleveland to the late Dominic Sparago and Sarah (Dyer) Codner (Chuck).  Mrs. Blazek has lived in Streetsboro since 1982 and was the co-owner/broker for Ohio Realty Group in Ravenna.  She had also...

Carol J (Rutkus)  Barker

Carol J (Rutkus) Barker

Jan 24, 2019

Carol J. Barker, 74 of Streetsboro, died Thursday January 24, 2019 at University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio.  She was born June 29, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Michael J.  and Helen A. (Szurpicki) Rutkus.  Ms. Barker has lived in Streetsboro most of her life and where she was a member of St. Joan of Arc Church.  She...

June P (Heeter)  Heckert

June P (Heeter) Heckert

Jan 22, 2019

June P. Heckert , 87 of Ravenna, passed away Tuesday January 22, 2019 at Longmeadow Care Center in Ravenna, Ohio.  She was born November 4, 1931 in Ravenna to the late Frederick and Florence (Clancy) Heeter.  Mrs. Heckert has been a Ravenna resident most of her life and had worked as an aide for several area nursing homes,  In...

William G. Steiner

William G. Steiner

Jan 21, 2019

William G. Steiner 84 of Ravenna passed away Monday, January 21, 2019. He was born November 21, 1934 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to Ernest and Eleanor (Myers) Steiner. Mr. Steiner was a US Army veteran, a member of the Ravenna American Legion and worked as a press operator for Chrysler Corporation. Survivors include his children William (Karen) Steiner II...

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