Helen E. (Proctor) Weber
Jul 7, 2019
Helen E. Weber 83 of Ravenna passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019. She was born March 7, 1936 in Ravenna to Edward M. and Helen E. Proctor. Helen worked as an aide in the hospital and volunteered for the Vernon Mathews Community Center and the United Way. She leaves behind to cherish he rmemory her children Rinay Wilson, Doyle...
Carol A. (Singleton) Danes
Jul 7, 2019
Carol A. Danes, 72, of Palmyra went home on Sunday, July 7, 2019 surrounded by her family in her home. She was born December 27, 1946 in Gassaway, WV to Albert and Fannie (Taylor) Singleton. Carol retired from Portage Industries (Happy Day) as a supervisor after nearly 30 years at a job she loved and cherished every day. She...
Elbert Lee Brown
Jul 4, 2019
Elbert Lee Brown passed away on July 4, 2019 at Akron City Hospital. He was born April 5, 1954 in Charleston, WV to Robert E. and Katherine F. (Cook) Brown. Elbert was the youngest of 18 children and enjoyed hunting, fishing, working outside, painting and drawing. He was very family oriented and put his family first, making sure they...
Clara Mabel (Kitchen) Green
Jul 4, 2019
Clara Mabel (Kitchen) Green, age 86 of Ravenna went home to be with the Lord on July 4, 2019 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Clara was born on March 13, 1933, in Cherrytree, Pennsylvania, the second oldest of three children born to Ellis Foster and Leda Evanette (Trude) Kitchen. With the passing of both of her parents, she...
Leo Carol (Snyder) Perkins
Jul 3, 2019
Leo Carol Perkins 86 of Shalersville passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at UH Portage Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 11, 1932 in Summersville, WV to James W. and Chessie (Ramsey) Snyder. She was a homemaker and a Shalersville resident for the past 55 years. Survivors include her children Sheila Heaton, Tara (Gary)...
Betty Jean (Fortune) Wilson
Jul 1, 2019
Betty Jean Wilson 91 of Kent passed away Monday, July 1, 2019 at Aurora Manor Nursing Home. She was born May 30, 1928 in Chatham, Ohio to Russell and Caroline (Solomon) Fortune. Betty was a homemaker and a Portage County resident since 1960. Survivors include her children Dianna (Darcey) Brasel, Cheryle (Ronald) Reitz and Randall (Diane) Wilson, 7 grandchildren,...
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...
