Obituary Listing

Sep 17, 2018

Frances M. Reber, 89 of Edinburg, passed away peacefully on Monday September 17, 2018 at her home with her family by her side.  She was born January 9, 1929 in Akron, Ohio to the late Carl and Grace (Akers) Legg.  Frances has lived in Edinburg most of her life, she retired from Robinson Memorial Hospital  and was an avid...

Sep 12, 2018

Otto R. Rattai 91 of Kent died Wednesday, September 12, 2018. He was born June 28, 1927 in St. Owens, Manitoba, Canada to Gustav and Elsie (Lentz) Rattai. Otto was a 55 year member of the Ravenna Assembly of God, where he was a board member, sunday school teacher, usher and sang in the choir. He worked for 38...

Sep 12, 2018

Robert B. Harris 56 of Rootstown died Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at his home following a four year battle with cancer. When diagnosed he was given one year to survive with traditional treatment. After extensive research, Rob chose his own path, livivng a total of 4 years, in relentless pursuit of a cure. He was born May 7, 1962...

Sep 12, 2018

Robert (Bob) Sanford age 94 entered into eternal rest on September 12, 2018. He had spent the past 4 1/2 years residing at Brookdale of Ravenna. There, he was an Ambassador for incoming residents and was involved in most activities. Playing bingo, going on the bus trips to eat at various restaurants, mini-golf, and socializing with everyone kept him...

Sep 11, 2018

Stephen S. Bell, 63, of Ravenna passed away Tuesday September 11, 2018. Stephen was born October 22, 1954 in Ravenna to the late  Marion and Vivian (Dustman) Bell and was a lifelong resident of Ravenna. He worked as a long distance truck driver for Pam Trucking Company.  He enjoyed fishing, playing guitar, loved music, spending time in his garden,...

Sep 11, 2018

Nancy L. Rodgers 79 of Ravenna died Tuesday, September 11, 2018. She was born April 25, 1939 in Somerset, PA to Dennis and Ida (Burkett) McClintock. Nancy worked as a cleaner for GE in Ravenna. Survivors include her husband of 40 years Ronald Rodgers, children Nancy Oberholtzer and Richard Harper, Jr., stepchildren Evie Jackson, Patricia Rodgers and Ron Rodgers,...

Sep 10, 2018

Paisley Rae-Gene Vanek

12-21-14 to 9-10-18

To my daughter, my baby girl and my sunshine.  You were taken from us to soon and I dont know why.  My days are sad and long and the sun dont seem to shine as bright anymore.  I need you to help your mommy, brother and me to get...

Sep 9, 2018

Helen L. Kehres 94 of Palmyra died Sunday, September 9, 2018 at her home. She was born July 14, 1924 in Deerfield Township to Harold and Isabel (Wilson) Lewis. Helen graduated from Palmyra High School in 1942, was a member of the Deerfield Friends Church and retired from GE in Ravenna where she was an inspector.  Helen, like many...

Sep 8, 2018

Margaret A. Burger. 86 of Ravenna passed away Saturday September 8, 2018 at her home with her family by her side.  She was born April 16, 1932 in Ravenna to the late Adam and Bertha Grabowski.  Margaret loved to bake and crochet.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her  Husband Michael John Burger, her...

Sep 7, 2018

Patricia "Pat" Postlethwaite, 91, of Ravenna, passed away on September 7. She was born in Belfast, Ireland on April 20, 1927 to the late Samuel and Mary (Davis) Crozier.  Upon marrying the love of her life, Paul, the couple moved to London. There she served with the St. John Ambulatory Unit during the bombings of World War II. After...

Sep 6, 2018

Sebastian J. "Bib" Barber, 94 of Streetsboro and formerly of Ravenna, passed away Thursday September 6, 2018 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, Ohio.  He was born June 22, 1924 in Ravenna , Ohio to the late Frank and Bessie (Tilenni) Barber.  Bib lived in Ravenna most of his life, graduated from Ravenna High School 1942.  Survivors include...

Sep 6, 2018

Sebastian J. "Bib" Barber, 94 of Streetsboro and formerly of Ravenna, passed away Thursday September 6, 2018 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, Ohio.  He was born June 22, 1924 in Ravenna , Ohio to the late Frank and Bessie (Tilenni) Barber.  Bib lived in Ravenna most of his life, graduated from Ravenna High School 1942.  Survivors include...

Sep 5, 2018

Jean Schlegelmilch, 73 of Ravenna, died and entered into Heaven Wed., Sept. 5, 2018.  She was born Aug. 9, 1945 to Roy and Evelyn (Bishop) Schlegelmilch. Jean worked for the Condar Company. Survivors include siblings Judy Bruey, Dave Schlegelmilch, and Ron Schlegelmilch, niece Mary Jo Fleishman (Scott), nephews Dale Coontz and Mike Coontz and very loved great nieces and...

Sep 5, 2018

Evelyn M. Kostal, 75 of Ravenna passed away Wednesday September 5, 2018 at the Woodlands Health and Rehab Center in Ravenna, Ohio.  She was born September 19, 1942 in Philadelphia, PA.  She has been a Ravenna resident since 1995 and enjoyed horseback riding and camping.  Survivors include her husband David Kostal, her children Jerry (Maria) Snider, John Carney, Evelyn...

Sep 5, 2018

Glen Carlisle Mathena entered his eternal rest on Wednesday, September 5, 2018, where he is reunited with his Savior and beloved wife Ann of 66 years. Glen was born July 4, 1934, in Kent, Ohio to the late Foster and Viola Mathena. Glen was a machinist, photographer, woodworker, and locksmith. He lived most of his life in Kent and...

Sep 4, 2018

Lewis (Cork) Shafer, 88, of Ravenna. passed away at UH Portage Medical Center surrounded by his family on September 4, 2018.  He was born on May 21, 1930.  He retired from Ford Motor Company in Walton Hills.  Also, he drove trucks for Gallagher Lumber Company in Mantua.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Marie.  He is survived...

Sep 2, 2018

Shawna J. Davis, 60 of Streetsboro passed away Sunday Septepmber 2, 2018 at University Hospitals in Clevelnd, Ohio.  She was born August 14, 1958 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Robbie and Betty (Cook) Warner.  Shawna has been a Steetsboro resident most of her life and enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.  Survivors include her husband...

Sep 2, 2018

Eathel R. Dean 83 of Ravenna died Sunday, September  2, 2018 at his home.  He was born July 17, 1935 in Clay Co., WV to Ernest and Carshul (Willey) Dean. Eathel helped build and was a member of the Blackhorse Baptist Church. He was a foundry worker for A.C. Williams in Ravenna. Survivors include his wife of 63 years...

Sep 1, 2018

Ruth E. Goodyear 94 of Newton Falls, formerly of Ravenna, passed away  Saturday, September 1, 2018 at St. Joseph Hospital in Warren. She was born April 8, 1924 in Ravenna, Ohio to the late  Edward and Violet (McClure) Cook.  Ruth was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Newton Falls and had worked as a secretary. Survivors include...

Aug 28, 2018

Arthur J. "Art" Fesemyer, 92, of Ravenna died Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at his home. He was born December 28, 1925, in Donora, PA to Arthur H. and Jessie C. (Gates) Fesemyer. Art has lived in Ravenna since 1946, received a B.S. and M.S. from Kent State University, an M.S. from University of Pittsburgh, and a football scholarship from...