Earl L "The Duke" Lovejoy
Mar 28, 2026
Earl L. Lovejoy “The Duke”, 78, of Ravenna, was surrounded by his family when he went home to be with the Lord on Saturday March 28, 2026 at the Louis Stokes VA Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. On September 3, 1947, Earl was born in Montgomery West Virginia, (Powellton Hollow) to the late Harry and Emogene (Williams) Lovejoy. Earl has...
Lewis V. "Butch" Beeman
Mar 25, 2026
Lewis V. “Butch” Beeman, 75 of Warren, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at the UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, Ohio. Lewis “Butch” Beeman was born on November 30, 1950 in Anderson, Indiana to the late Harry and Marjorie (Widener) Beeman. Lewis was a resident of Northeast Ohio since 1981. Lewis was a self-employed logger and in his later...
John B Burkey
Mar 24, 2026
John B. Burkey, 91, of Streetsboro, passed away Tuesday March 24, 2026 at the Arbors of Streetsboro. He was born April 15, 1934 in Lloydell, PA to the late John C. and Agnes (Tokarcik) Burkey. Mr. Burkey has lived in Streetsboro since 1993 and was formerly of Maple Hts. He was a veteran of the US Army, a member of...
Henry M Reedy
Mar 23, 2026
Henry M. Reedy, 88, of Streetsboro, passed away Monday March 23, 2026 at his daughter's home with his family by his side. On October 9, 1937, Mr. Reedy was born in Washington, PA to the late Arleigh and Viola (Chadwick) Reedy. He has lived in Streetsboro since 1966 and had retired from AM Castle Metals in Bedford Heights. Mr. Reedy...
Carolyn June Peppeard
Mar 21, 2026
Carolyn June Peppeard (née Cornett), born May 17, 1947, in Welch, West Virginia, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. At a young age Carolyn moved to Streetsboro, Ohio, where she attended school and later met Gale Peppeard Sr., whom she married. She went on to raise her family in Ravenna, Ohio, where she made her home...
Derrick P. Jones
Mar 20, 2026
Derrick P. Jones, 37 of Mantua, passed away Friday, March 20, 2026. Derrick was born in Logansport, Indiana on March 26, 1988 to his parents Michael Jones and Donna J. (Loudin) Grimes. He was working as a cook for the McDonald's in Mantua. Derrick is preceded in death by his wife Brenda Cotton Jones who passed away in July of...
Rebecca B McCardel
Mar 19, 2026
Rebecca B. Barrett McCardel 87 of Kent passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026 at Cleveland Clinic Akron General in Akron, Ohio. She was born December 20, 1938 in Chicago, IL to Carper and Harriett (Francis) Grimm. Rebecca was a member of St. Peter of the Fields Catholic Church St. John Neumann Parish in Rootstown and worked as a teacher's aide...
Michaeline A Buffington
Mar 17, 2026
Michaeline A. Buffington 82 of Ravenna passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at Kensington Care Center in Aurora. She was born July 18, 1943 in Barberton, Ohio to Michael and Mary (Mahalko) Machek. Michaeline had lived in Ravenna since 1964 and worked as a packer for Cardinal Packaging. Survivors include her children Beth (Dennis) Blankshine, Dawn (Larry) Feciuch, Dennis (Sharon)...
David J Wenman
Mar 16, 2026
David J. Wenman, 86, of Aurora, Ohio passed away Monday March 16, 2026 at Akron City Hospital. He was born February 22, 1940 in Darford Kent, Great Britian to the late Herbert and Dora Irene (Broadbent) Wenman. David has lived in Aurora the past 60 years and enjoys flying Rc Airplanes and his dogs. Survivors include his wife of 62...
Geraldine F Michael
Mar 16, 2026
Geraldine F. Michael 95 of Rootstown passed away Monday, March 16, 2026 at Danbury of Tallmadge. She was born June 25, 1930 in Kent, Ohio to Norman and Ruth (Carl) Weiss. Geraldine was a member of the First Congregational Church UCC in Rootstown and had worked as a secretary for Rootstown Middle School. Survivors include her children Susan (David) Madlock,...
Barbara Francis
Mar 14, 2026
Barbara Francis, cherished mother and matriarch, age 92, of Rootstown, passed away Saturday March 14, 2026 at her home, in the comforting presence of family, after a brief decline in health. Barbara was born in Kent, Ohio on January 6, 1934, the eldest of five daughters of Paul and Margaret (Mehok) Gambaccini. Barbara was educated at St. Patrick School and...
Geneva A Meloy
Mar 14, 2026
Geneva Meloy of Brimfield passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026 at Altercare Nursing Home after living a full life of 90 years. Friends, relatives and co-workers remember her as a kind person with a tender heart for anyone in need. She worked at Altercare 36 years before retiring in 2015. Despite numerous challenges, she overcame them with patience and...
Dwayne Franklin Sanders
Mar 14, 2026
Dwayne Franklin Sanders, 56, of Streetsboro passed away Saturday March 14, 2026 at his home. He was born July 13, 1969 in Cleveland, Ohio to Ezra F. and Alma L. (Baker) Sanders. Dwayne has lived in Streetsboro the past five years and was formerly of Akron, Ohio. He was working for the Jamestown Container Corp in Macedonia. Survivors include his...
Dolores J Journic
Mar 13, 2026
Dolores J. Journic, 88, of Streetsboro, passed away Friday March 13, 2026 at the Grande Village in Twinsburg, Ohio surrounded by her family. Mrs. Journic was born August 25, 1937 in Mather, PA to the late Ralph and Catherine (Zolynierczyh) Janus. She has lived in Streetsboro the past 64 years and was a founding member of St. Joan of Arc...
Kenny M. Stemple, Jr.
Mar 11, 2026
Kenny M. Stemple, Jr., 42 of Ravenna, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at the UH Portage Medical Center. Kenny was born on January 8, 1984 in Ravenna to his parents Kenny M. Stemple, Sr. and Regina R. (Cummons) George. Kenny enjoyed tattoing, fishing, outdoor activities with his family and loved skulls. Kenny is survived by his parents, his children...
A Carroll Prater
Mar 11, 2026
"TOGETHER AGAIN" A. Carroll Prater, 80, of Paris, passed away Wednesday March 11, 2026 at her daughters home surrounded by her family. She was born July 12, 1945 in Wise, Virginia to the late Curtis and Myrtle (Robinson) Sorah. Carroll has lived in Paris Twp since 1976 and had worked for several area restaurants, such as Twin Star and East...
Dennis Allen Brown
Mar 8, 2026
Dennis Allen Brown, of Streetsboro, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, March 8, 2026, just after celebrating his 48th birthday. He was born February 27, 1978 in Warren, Ohio.
Dennis had a big personality and was quick witted, keeping those around him entertained. He enjoyed relaxing at home and hanging out with his children; those moments meant the most to...
Jimmy D. Stacy
Mar 7, 2026
Jimmy D. Stacy, 76, of Ravenna, passed away Saturday March 7, 2026 at University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. On July 9, 1949, he was born in Dwarf, Kentucky to the late Robert Lee and Louvernia (Noble) Stacy. Mr. Stacy has lived in Ravenna most of his life and was a member of First Freedom Baptist Church. He was a veteran...
Dorothy B. Ingold
Mar 7, 2026
Dorothy B. Ingold, 86, of Ravenna, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Ravenna. She was born March 19, 1939, in Chester, West Virginia, to Chester and Violet (Kennedy) Boswell. Dorothy was a member of the Ravenna Church of Christ. Survivors include her children Cindy (Steve) Stoneburner, Lisa (the late Rick) Dean, Gordon (Elizabeth) Ingold, and Brian (Michele) Ingold; grandchildren...
RL Sanders
Mar 6, 2026
RL Sanders, 82, of Ravenna, passed away Friday March 6, 2026 at the UH Portage Medical Center in Ravena, Ohio. Mr. Sanders was born March 27, 1943 in Memphis, Tennessee to the late James E. and Mozella (Ransom) Sanders. Living in Ravenna most of his life, Mr. Sanders was a community activist owning the Minorities United to Save America and...
