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Stephen Ward Moore

Stephen Ward Moore

Jan 8, 2019

Stephen Ward Moore, 45 of Kent , died suddenly on Tuesday Janaury 8, 2019 at his residence.  He was born May 12, 1973 in Ravenna, Ohio to Robert and Therese (Beer) Moore.  Mr. Moore was working for Portage Turf as a Turf Manager.  Survivors include his wife Alicia (Herrier) Moore, his children Emily Moore, Abigail Moore, Griffin Moore, Vincent...

Walter M. Decara

Walter M. Decara

Jan 7, 2019

Walter M. "Sheik" DeCara, 93 of Shalersville, passed away on Monday January 7, 2019 at his daughters home with his family by his side.  He was born May 3, 1925 in Grindstone, PA. to the late Joseph and Mary (Dorulla) DeCara.  Sheik as he was known to many family and friends has lived in Shalersville since 1972 and retired...

Vincent M. Stenger

Vincent M. Stenger

Jan 5, 2019

Vincent M. Stenger 78 of Edinburg died Saturday, January 5, 2019. He was born February 25, 1940 in Bedford, Ohio to Elmer and Viola (Feaster) Stenger. He was a US Army veteran and worked as a Tile Setter for Local 36. He is survived by long time companion and best friend, Kris Boyd, his daughters Joni (Kevin) Hand and...

Ronald N. Yates

Ronald N. Yates

Jan 4, 2019

Ronald N. Yates 85 of Gladstone, Oregon, formerly of Ravenna and Rootstown, died Friday, January 4, 2019 in Gladstone. He was born November 7, 1933 in Detroit, MI to Russell and Margaret (Harrington) Yates. Ronald was a US Navy veteran, a member of Immaculate Conception Church and worked as a machinist for Ford Motor Company. Survivors include his children...

Betty Francis (Cali)  Hostetler

Betty Francis (Cali) Hostetler

Jan 3, 2019

Betty Francis Hostetler, age 87 of Ravenna Ohio peacefully passed into heaven Thursday, January 3, 2019.  Betty was born May 10, 1931 in Olean, NY to parents Cologio (Sicilian) and Ailyne Cali.   In 1940, her parents moved the family to Sacremento, California.  On March 20, 1954 Betty married Air Force Serviceman James H. Hostetler Sr. and then moved to...

Catherine (Taylor)  Brown

Catherine (Taylor) Brown

Jan 2, 2019

Catherine Taylor Brown, 71, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at UH Portage Medical Center. Catherine was born in Ravenna on October 21, 1947 to the late Earl and Hattie Mae (Hicks) Tayloer.  Catherine was a 1965 graduate of Ravenna High School and worked as an Assembler for Oak Rubber in Ravenna. She was also a member of New...

Joann (Nemeth)  Jones Stevens

Joann (Nemeth) Jones Stevens

Jan 1, 2019

JoAnn Jones Stevens 84 of Streetsboro went Home to Eternity Tuesday, January 1, 2019. She was born November 19, 1934 in Cleveland, Ohio to Joseph G. and Anna (Kornfend) Nemeth. She was a Mom to everyone she met telling them about how much she believed in Jesus and how much He loved them. Survivors include her children Jeanette (Ed)...

Dr. Melvin L. Grubaugh

Dr. Melvin L. Grubaugh

Dec 30, 2018

On Sunday, December 30, 2018, Dr. Melvin L. Grubaugh went to be with the Lord at the age of 89. Survivors include his adoring wife of 71 years, Madaline (Hammond) who he supported through their hey days and in his later days lovingly cared for until his last breath. He is also survived by children Kenneth Grubaugh, Brenda Ciganik,...

Virgle E. Quarry

Virgle E. Quarry

Dec 30, 2018

Virgle E.  Quarry Sr.,  94 of Streetsboro passed away Sunday Decmber 30, 2018 at the Gardens of Liberty Park in Streetsboro.  He was born in Altoona, PA to the late Frank and Pearl (Smith) Quarry on April 25, 1924.  Mr. Quarry has lived in Streetsboro since 1963 and was a US Navy Veteran serving his country in WW II. ...

Linda L. (Vanderhoff)  Goldstein

Linda L. (Vanderhoff) Goldstein

Dec 29, 2018

Linda L. Goldstein 71 of Windham passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018. She was born September 27, 1947 in Cleveland, Ohio to Elmer and Beatrice (Adams) Vanderhoff. Linda has lived in Portage County since 1982. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her children Alan S. "Randy" Goldstein, Loretta Telling,  Alan M. (Jennifer) Goldstein and Mark S. Goldstein, grandchildren...

Mary A (Kuyon)  Kovolyan

Mary A (Kuyon) Kovolyan

Dec 28, 2018

Mary A. Kovolyan , 99 of Streetsboro, passed away Friday  December 28, 2018 at the Avenue at Aurora.  She was born in Garrettsville, Ohio on April 3, 1919 to the late George and Mary (Kish) Kuyon.  Mrs. Kovolyan had been a longtime Streetsboro resident where she was  very dedicated to her family and the family farm.  She was a...

Donald P. Bica

Donald P. Bica

Dec 26, 2018

Donald P. Bica, 74, of Ravenna passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at his home.   He was born July 12, 1944 in Ravenna, Ohio to the late Michael and Rosemary (Cosentino) Bica.  Being a lifelong Ravenna resident,  Mr. Bica was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, a Boy Scout leader for many years,  a veteran of the US Navy...

Rhenola A (Burdt)  "Ronnie" Boger

Rhenola A (Burdt) "Ronnie" Boger

Dec 24, 2018

Rhenola A. "Ronnie" Boger , 88 of Streetsboro passed away Monday December 24, 2018 at Uh Portage Medical Center in Ravenna.  She was born March 23, 1930 in Dubuque, Iowa to the late Joseph and Martha (Leute) Burdt.  She has lived  in Streetsboro the past 15 years where she was a member of St. Joan of Arc Church and...

Mozell (Mccorkle)  Trotter

Mozell (Mccorkle) Trotter

Dec 23, 2018

Mozell Trotter 82 of Ravenna passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018. She was born August 2, 1936 in Grenada, MS to Mosetta Bew and Echols McCorkle. Mozell was a well known resident of the Portage County Community. She was a longtime member of the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church where she served on the trustee board and she was a...

Mark Anthony Sanders, Sr.

Mark Anthony Sanders, Sr.

Dec 23, 2018

Mark Anthony Sanders, Sr., 63 of Ravenna passed away on Sunday December 23, 2018 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, Ohio.  He was born on October 22, 1955 in Perrine, Florida to  Elder James and Ella (Gilbert) Sanders.  Mr. Sanders had worked as a construction worker and was a veteran of the US Army.  He was a member...

Melissa L. (Fletcher)  Fox

Melissa L. (Fletcher) Fox

Dec 20, 2018

Melissa L. Fox 50 of Deerfield died Thursday, December 20, 2018 at her home. She was born October 31, 1968 in Ravenna, Ohio to Floyd and Marguerite (Finney) Fletcher. Melissa was a member of the Lakeview Assembly of God in Lake Milton. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband Johnathan C. Fox, children Sarah Morris and Alvin...

Leona C. (Ford)  Swales

Leona C. (Ford) Swales

Dec 20, 2018

Leona C. Swales, 92, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2018 at Brookdale Senior Living in Ravenna, Ohio. Leona was born September 13, 1926 in Jackson, PA to the late John and Jenny (Hess) Ford. Leona lived in Kent for more than 70 years and worked at Robinson Memorial Hospital  in the restaurant  for auxiliary. She was a member of...

David Lawrence Scott

David Lawrence Scott

Dec 19, 2018

David Lawrence Scott 77 of Streetsboro passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2018. He was born October 4, 1941 in East Liverpool, Ohio to Donald and Eva (Moore) Scott. David was a US Army veteran, retired after 50 + years as a foreman at Swagelok, a member of the Scottish Rite, Al Koran Shriners International Charity for Shriners Hospitals...

Patricia Ann (Holmes)  Mohler

Patricia Ann (Holmes) Mohler

Dec 19, 2018

Patricia (Patty) Ann Mohler , age 77, passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2018. She was born on October 8, 1941 in Elkins, WV to Gerald and Louise (Daniels) Holmes. Patty retired from the Portage County Sheriff’s Office in 1999 after 30 years of service. During that time, she served as a corrections officer, road patrol officer, and detective...

Larry Gene Sorrell

Larry Gene Sorrell

Dec 18, 2018

Larry Gene Sorrell, 70, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at his home. Larry was born July 1, 1948 in New Caslte, IN to Paul R. and Barbara J. (Huber) Sorrell. He served in the United States Army and was a machinist at the Chrysler Corporation.  He was an active member of the Streetsboro VFW, American Legion and Eagles. ...

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