Obituary Listing

May 5, 2018

Curt L. Falacienski 65 of Streetsboro died Saturday, May 5, 2018. He was born February 12, 1953 in Cleveland, Ohio to Edward and Norma Jean (Paukert) Falacienski. Curt was a Kill Pot Cleaner for Quality Synthetic Rubber. Survivors include hie wife Debra (Burton) Falacienski, children Michelle Amick, Kelly Billings and Johnny Falacienski, 13 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and siblings...

May 5, 2018

Lottie Mae (Polk) Berry was born to her late parents Albert Polk and Will Ella (Spires) Polk, on April 2, 1928 in Bentonia, Mississippi; where she was also raised.  Upon graduating from high school, Lottie underwent special training to become an LPN.  This career turned out not to be her cup of tea and she quickly put her sights...

May 3, 2018

Darlene Tanner 62 of Charlestown Township, formerly of Streetsboro, died Thursday, May 3, 2018. She was born December 27, 1955 in Indianapolis, IN to Loraine D'Alessio. Survivors include her husband of 8 years Roy Tanner, sons David (Cathy) Lobb and Roy (Jeanna) Lobb, grandchildren Ashley, Jessica, Megan, Caitlyn, Casandra and Clay and siblings Ann, Jerry, Goldie, Barbara and Nick....

Apr 30, 2018

Harold E. Messmore, 72, of Ravenna, passed away Monday April 30, 2018 at Wade Park VA Hospice in Cleveland, Ohio.  He was born November 18, 1945 in Polk, Ohio to the late Paul and D. Grace (Farmer) Messmore.  Mr. Messmore has lived in Ravenna since 1980 belonging to the AAPCO Ravenna Hunting and Fishing Club and was formerly of...

Apr 30, 2018

James J. Champ, Sr. 67, of Ravenna Township, passed away Monday, April 30, 2018 at UH Portage Medical Center.  He was born March 12, 1951 in Morgantown, WV to Herschel H. and Deelois (Reese) Champ. Mr. Champ was retired from the City of Aurora as Head Inspector. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie (Ferrell) Champ, children Judy (Bryan) Wilson ,...

Apr 29, 2018

Betty Joann Defer 85 of Streetsboro died Sunday, April 29, 2018 at the Gables of Hudson. She was born May 13, 1932 in Smithville, WV to Andrew Jackson and Goldie E. (Dye) Evans. Betty was a member of the Streetsboro United Methodist Church, Streetsboro Historical Society, Daughters of the American Revolution and Seniors Abroad. She worked many jobs during...

Apr 26, 2018

Shirley A. Moore, 80, of Ravenna, passed away Thursday April 26, 2018 at the Arbors at Stow.  She was born July 27, 1937 in Hubbard, Ohio to the late Leonard and Teresa (Kuchenbecker) Veon.  Being a lifelong Portage County resident, she was a 1955 graduate from Windham High School and had worked as a balloon printer for Oak Rubber...

Apr 25, 2018

Barbara J. Miller (Rider), 58, of Streetsboro died Wednesday, April 25, 2018 in Franklin, KY. She was born August 23, 1959 in Cleveland Ohio to Marling and Marilyn (Kasprzyk) Rider. Survivors include her children Chris Masowick (Amber) and Morgan Patrick (Jonathan), grandchildren Ellie Masowick, Lea Masowick and Thomas Patrick, and siblings Marling, Mike, Debbie, and Karl Rider. Memorial calling...

Apr 25, 2018

William J. “Bill” Drake, age 64, of Ravenna died peacefully Wednesday, April 25, 2018 after a short, courageous battle with cancer. He was born May 31, 1953 in Cleveland, OH to William and Mary (Dempsey) Drake. He was a truck driver for BET Trucking/Sagamore Co. for over 35 years. Survivors include his wife of 34 years Ardi (Jacobs), children...

Apr 25, 2018

William J. “Bill” Drake, age 64, of Ravenna died peacefully Wednesday, April 25, 2018 after a short, courageous battle with cancer. He was born May 31, 1953 in Cleveland, OH to William and Mary (Dempsey) Drake. He was a truck driver for BET Trucking/Sagamore Co. for over 35 years. Survivors include his wife of 34 years Ardi (Jacobs), children...

Apr 24, 2018

Barbara Lee Crislip (nee Gay)

Barbara L. Crislip, 78 years of age, passed away 4/24/18 at Brooks House in Hiram after a long illness.

Born in Weston, WV on 10/08/39, she was the daughter of Charles Gay and Louise (Dever) Hall.

Barbara grew up in Weston and that is where she met her...

Apr 23, 2018

Caleb M. Lishing 11 of Streetsboro passed away Monday, April 23, 2018 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. He was born September 28, 2006 in Akron, Ohio to Martin T. and Dena Bricker. Caleb was a 5th grade student at Henry Defer Intermediate School in Streetsboro. He loved nature, camping, camp fires, dodge ball, fishing, animals and his...

Apr 22, 2018

Nikki Jo Elkins, 24, of Ravenna passed away Suddenly on Sunday April 22, 2018 at her home.  She was born October 28, 1993 in Ravenna to Doyle W. and Patricia Ann (Kerns) Elkins.  Survivors include her parents  of Ravenna, her children Payton Elkins, Braylynn Elkins, Riley Jo Elkins, her sister Deylie Elkins, her grandmother Betty Kerns and several aunts,...

Apr 18, 2018

Marguerite Tinlin 86, a lifelong resident of Garrettsville, died Wednesday, April 18, 2018. She was born July 2, 1931 in Garrettsville to Burt Carlton and Agnes (Scott) Cooper. Marguerite worked various part time jobs and attended Garrettsville United Methodist Church. Survivors include her sons James F. (Debbie) Tinlin of Wisconsin and Michael G. (Sue) Tinlin of Aurora, grandchildren Stacy...

Apr 17, 2018

Janet L. Cameron,  76  of Atwater, passed away Tuesday April 17, 2018 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna with her family by her side.  She was born July 30, 1941 in Pitt Gas, PA to the late Lewis and Mary Agatha (Haley) Pollock.  Mrs. Cameron had retired from the US Postal Service and had also worked for the...

Apr 15, 2018

Betty J. Sage , 95 of Sebring and formerly of Streetsboro,  passed away Sunday April 15, 2018 at the Crandall Medical Center in Sebring, Ohio.  She was born May 12, 1922 in Ravenna to the late  Albert and Freeda  (Pinney) Rickenbacher.  Mrs. Sage had retired from Kent State  University where she worked as a cashier in the Bursar's office ...

Apr 13, 2018

Warren L. Ambler, Jr. 54 of Mantua died Friday, April 13, 2018. He was born July  10, 1963 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Warren L. and Suzanne P. (Simpson) Ambler. Warren was a plumber and pipe fitter and had worked for Harner Plumbing. Survivors include his sons Ryan Ambler and Warren Novak and 3 grandchildren from Warren Novak,...

Apr 13, 2018

Airman First Class George Wesley Madgett, 67, died peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital Hospice, in Warren, Ohio surrounded by family on April 13, 2018 and entered the gates of Heaven for a reunion with his Savior and family. A veteran of the Vietnam War, he was honorably discharged in September 1973.

Airman First Class George W. Madgett...

Apr 10, 2018

Earnest L. Eldridge 90 of Rootstown died Tuesday, April 10, 2018. He was born June 22, 1927 in Akron, Ohio to Elex and Susie (Sharp) Eldridge. Earnest was a US Navy veteran, as well as serving in the Ohio National Guard.  A member of the Adoniram Lodge #517 F. & A.M. in Akron, he worked as an Engineer &...

Apr 8, 2018

Rinda R. Collins Middleton 1961-2018.  Rinda has left us far to soon.  She had so many dreams and plans to finish.  The strong woman that she was would let nothing get in her way.  She fought this battle hard and never wanted that to be the topic of discussions.  Born on January 23, 1961 in Ravenna to the late...