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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...

Norma J. (Allen)  Sinder

Norma J. (Allen) Sinder

Jan 20, 2019

On Sunday morning, January 20, 2019, Norma J. Sinder completed her baptism at home surrounded with love from her four daughters, Deborah Sinder of Ravenna, Diane (John) Metzger of Kidron, Denise (Ray) Hughes of Rootstown and Mikelann (Tony) Wendlandt of Akron. Norma was born in Bethlehem Township,  PA on November 2, 1931 to Isaac and Ida (Teegarden) Allen. She...

Douglas R. Peters

Douglas R. Peters

Jan 20, 2019

Douglas R. Peters 85 of Ravenna, Ohio passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019. He was born on February 4, 1933 to Raymond and Margaret (Nemec) Peters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was a Ravenna High School Class of 1951 graduate. Following graduation, Doug entered the United States Navy and his service was spent on the USS Frontier, but mainly...

Paul J. Warner

Paul J. Warner

Jan 19, 2019

Paul J. Warner 88 of Randolph left a lasting legacy and the world a better place on January 19, 2019 at Community Care Center in Alliance, surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 8, 1930 in Uniontown, Ohio to Harry and Grace (Konkel) Warner. Paul was the founder of Randolph Home Furnishings and G.W. Building Company, was...

Joseph Wayne Thompson, Sr.

Joseph Wayne Thompson, Sr.

Jan 18, 2019

Joseph Wayne Thompson Sr 77 of Streetsboro passed away Friday, January 18, 2019 at his home. He was born April 19, 1941 in West Apollo, PA to Thomas and Bessie Mae (Sturdevant) Thompson. Mr. Thompson was a US Navy veteran, a member of the Streetsboro VFW and worked as a supervisor for Lucas Aerospace & NPi Audio Visual Solutions...

Doris V. (Miller)  Bickle

Doris V. (Miller) Bickle

Jan 16, 2019

Doris V. Bickle, 81, of Streetsboro, formerly of Pennsylvania, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019. She was born October 10, 1937 in Ironsville, PA to Erland Guy and and Edith Blanche (Bathurst) Miller. Doris worked as an assembler for Hunter Manufacturing for 23 years. Survivors include her daughter Bridget (Jerome) Pavlick, 2 grandchildren (Timothy (Meggan); and Steven (Patricia)), 4...

Anna M. (Ferrell)  Cummons

Anna M. (Ferrell) Cummons

Jan 16, 2019

Anna M. Cummons, 81, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at UH Portage Medical Center. Anna was born in Ravenna June 9, 1937 to the late Clayton F. and Louella (Schrader) Ferrell.  She was a homemaker and a member of Immaculate Conception Church. She is survived by her children Daniel Cummons. Jr, Regina (Tom) George, and Julie (Jay) Kalbaugh,...

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