Norman C Patterson
Oct 14, 2018
Norman C. Patterson, 83, of Randolph passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018 at his home with his family by his side. He was born August 17, 1935 in Mantua, Ohio to the late Frederick and Dorothy (Dickinson) Patterson. Norm had lived in Randolph since 1999 and was a retired maintenance man from Furon in Mantua. He was an avid...
Gregory J. Messenger
Oct 14, 2018
Gregory J. Messenger 72 of Warren, formerly of Akron, died Sunday, October 14, 2018. He was born June 1, 1946 in Akron, Ohio to Alten and Shirley (Wagner) Messenger. Mr. Messenger was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War and had worked at Chrysler Corporation. Survivors include his children John Messenger, Brenda (Jeff) Fisher, Edwin L. Dengg, Jayme...
Thomas H. Simmons
Oct 11, 2018
Thomas Harold Simmons of Mantua, Ohio passed away Tuesday morning, September 25th 2018 at the age of 71, after a long struggle with diabetes. Tom graduated in 1965 from Aurora High School in WV. He served in the US Air Force stationed in Anchorage, Alaska where he specialized in electronics. Tom was a very skilled computer programmer, with one...
Raymond Ostetrico, Jr.
Oct 9, 2018
Raymond Ostetrico, Jr, 83, of Streetsboro, Ohio passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at the Gardens of the Western Reserve in Streetsboro. He was born September 15, 1935 in Donora, PA to the late Raymond and Mary (Grispin) Ostetrico. Raymond worked for the Ford Motor Company in Walton Hills as a mechanic and was a member of the UAW...
Birgit A. (Thomsen) Lansinger
Oct 9, 2018
It is with love, sadness, and fond memories that the family of Birgit “Gauggie” Lansinger announces her passing. Born in Assens, Denmark, March 13, 1926, she came to New York through Ellis Island along with her older sister, Mildred, and her mother to join her father. Her younger brother, David, was born later. Birgit was always extremely proud of...
Edward J. "Ej" Smith
Oct 9, 2018
Edward J. "E.J." Smith 48 of Ravenna passed away Tuesday October 9, 2018 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, Ohio. He fought a long and courageous battle with Juvenile Diabetes and Wolfram Syndrome. Being a lifelong Ravenna resident EJ was born November 24, 1969 to Crawford and Dorothy (Wallace) Smith in Ravenna. He was a 1988 graduate from...
Pauline Anne (Melvin) Withers (Parker)
Oct 7, 2018
Pauline Anne Withers (Parker) 88 of Ravenna died Sunday, October 7, 2018. She was born October 25, 1929 in Langeloth, PA to Ralph and Anne (Sanders) Melvin. Survivors include her children Paula (Chuck) Bates, Carol Miller, Sandy D'Amato, Connie (Vaughn) Richardson, Sonny (Deceased) Ginger Withers, Loree (Larry) Bellar, Jim Withers and Randy (Diane) Withers, 28 grandchildren and numerous great...
Cleo D (Free) O'Shields
Oct 6, 2018
Cleo D. O'Shields, 90, of Brady Lake, Ohio passed away Saturday, October 6, 2018 at her home. Cleo was born October 19, 1927 in Dial, Georgia to the late L.P. and Callie (Free) Long. She lived in Brady Lake for the past 56 years where she was a homemaker. Cleo is survived by her children Richard O'Shields of Ravenna,...
Judith Cristine (Nolan) Lucas
Oct 6, 2018
Judith Lucas (Nolan), 61, went home to her Heavenly Father October 6, 2018. Born September 23, 1957, raised in Mantua Ohio, she graduated Crestwood High School in 1976 and lived most of her life in Portage County before moving to California. Known by Judi to most of those who knew her she was devoted to her family and loved...
Joseph L Polichena
Oct 6, 2018
Joseph L. Polichena, 95 of Ravenna passed away Saturday October 6, 2018 at Longmeadow Care Center in Ravenna. Being a lifelong resident, Joe was born November 24, 1922 in Ravenna to the late Rocco and Francis (LaFatch) Polichena. He was retired as the owner of the former Polichena Motors in Ravenna, a member Immaculate Conception Church , the Ravenna...
Kenna "Gene" Crislip
Oct 6, 2018
Kenna Eugene "Gene" Crislip 78 of Ravenna, passed away Saturday October 6, 2018 at his home. He was born February 3, 1940 in Clarksburg, West Virginia to the late David and Dovie (Golden) Crislip. Gene has lived in Ravenna for the past 50 years and was a retired machinist from St. GoBain. He was avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting and...
Helen (Rakityan) Borbely
Oct 5, 2018
Helen Borbely 94 of Streetsboro died Friday, October 5, 2018. She was born September 28, 1924 in Cleveland, OH to John and Barbara (Loska) Rakityan. Helen and her late husband Alexander were Charter members of St. Thomas Lutheran Church in Streetsboro, where she served as a Sunday School Teacher, on church council, Altar Guild and sang in the choir....
Dempsey Ted Reed
Oct 5, 2018
Dempsey "Ted" Reed 83 of Brimfield, passed away Friday October 5, 2018 at his home. He was born in Clay, West Virginia on March 27, 1935 to the late Levi and Lottie (Frame) Reed. Ted has lived in Brimfield the past three years but lived most of his life in Rootstown. He was the owner of Ted Reed Excavating...
Jerrold D. "Jerry" Kovolyan
Oct 4, 2018
Jerrold D. "Jerry" Kovolyan, 63 of Streetsboro passed away Thursday October 4, 2018 at his home. He was born in Bedford, Ohio on December 17, 1954 to Joseph and Mary (Kuyon) Kovolyan. Jerry has been a lifelong Streetsboro resident and was a self employed farmer. He was an avid hunter and a huge Ohio State Fan. Survivors include his...
Maxie Bernice Todd
Sep 25, 2018
Maxie Bernice Todd 81 of Atwater died Tuesday, September 25, 2018. She was born July 28, 1937 in Knoxville, TN to John R and Ruby L. (Williams) Proffitt. Survivors include her children Deborah A. Kiser and John W. Todd, grandchildren Wendy Thornton, Ronald Kelly, Carrie Dennison, Johnny Kiser, Jr., David Kiser, Jeremy Kiser, Sarah Downey, Mariea Rutherford, William Todd...
Charles D. "Chuck" Pahls
Sep 23, 2018
Charles D. "Chuck" Pahls 62 of Charlestown died Sunday, September 23, 2018. He was born April 14, 1956 in Ravenna to Francis and Lily (Chudanov) Pahls. Charles retired after 42 years of service with the CSX Railroad, where he was a Bridge Foreman. Following his retirement, he drove a truck for Patrick Trucking. Survivors include his wife of 12...
Mary Jane (Neiswonger) Korpita
Sep 22, 2018
Mary Jane Korpita, 89, died Saturday, September 22, 2018 at home. Born July 13, 1929 in Akron, she was the daughter of Rebecca and Walter Neiswonger. Mary Jane worked at the Ravenna L&K and the Carousel Dinner Theater. She was married to Franklin Schumann, Stephen Korpita, and Richard Crooks, all deceased. Mrs. Korpita spent many years living in Ponce...
Ella Francis (Scott) Kimble
Sep 22, 2018
Ella Francis Scott Kimble, 97 of Williamson WV, passed away Saturday, September 22, 2018 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, OH. She was born October 9, 1920 in Williamson, WV to the late Sam and Clara (Sammons) Scott. She worked as a salesperson for Taylors Jewelry Store and was a member of the First Baptist Church, both in...
Mary M (Beigle) Werner
Sep 21, 2018
Mary M. Werner, 85, of Streetsboro passed away Friday September 21, 2018 in Seneca, PA. Mary was born October 31, 1932 in Newry, PA to the late William and Margaret Beigle. Mary lived in Streetsboro since 1958 and was a charter member of St. Thomas Lutheran Church in Streetsboro. She worked as a Registered Nurse at Robinson Memorial Hospital...
Connie S. (Hopkins) Lumbert
Sep 21, 2018
Connie S. Lumbert, 67 of Freedom Township, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 21, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. Connie was a wonderful woman that was loved, is missed, and will always be cherished. She was born September 25, 1950 in Ravenna, Ohio. Connie was blessed with two sets of parents, the late Paul and Florence...
