Susan L Ahrens
Jan 6, 2026
Susan L. "Sue" Ahrens, 77, of Rootstown, formerly of Shalersville, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Vista Veranda in Ravenna. She was born April 20, 1948, in Lowell, Massachusetts, to the late Alfred C. and Ruth (Marden) Woodward. Sue graduated from Crestwood High School in 1966 and went on to Penn Hall girls’ college in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. She married...
Jeffery A. Knight
Jan 5, 2026
Jeffery A. Knight, born January 1, 1964 went home to be with the Lord on January 5, 2026. Jeff enjoyed fishing, collecting coins, watching The Ohio State Buckeyes and Pittsburg Steelers. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Knight Sr. and brother Scott Knight. Jeff loved his family and will be dearly missed by his mother, Phyllis Knight;...
Timothy P Matta
Jan 4, 2026
Timothy P. Matta, 58, of Shalersville Twp, passed away Sunday January 4, 2026. He was born September 19, 1967 in Ravenna, Ohio to the late Steve and Wanda Jean (Lawson) Matta. Tim has lived in Shalersville the past 32 years and had retired from the Chrysler Corp in Streetsboro, Ohio. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Walter K Sharp
Jan 4, 2026
Walter K. Sharp, 95 of Streetsboro, passed away Sunday January 4, 2026. He was born in Straight Creek, Kentucky to the late Walter L. and Bessie (Norman) Sharp. Mr. Sharp has lived in Streetsboro since 1960 and retired in 1982 from the Chrysler Corporation in Twinsburg, where he worked as a repairman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Ira E. "Orie" Clark, Sr.
Dec 31, 2025
Ira E. "Orie" Clark, Sr., 75 of Rootstown formerly of Shalersville, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at his residence in Rootstown. Orie was born on January 8, 1950 in Madison, West Virginia to his late parents Estil and Beulah (Jarrell) Clark. He had worked as a truck driver, retiring from Giant Eagle Distribution Services. In addition to his parents,...
Felicite D Shelton
Dec 26, 2025
Felicite D. Shelton, 35, passed away Friday December 26, 2025 at University Hospitals Cleveland. She was born March 12, 1990 in Ravenna, Ohio to Dean Nutter and Brenda Shelton. Felicite was a homemaker who has lived in Portage County all her life. She was preceded in death by her father Dean Nutter and brother Richie Shelton. Survivors include her daughter...
Shirley D Fitzgerald
Dec 23, 2025
Shirley Darlene (Keenan) Fitzgerald, age 80, of Ravenna, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, and is now rejoicing in the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Shirley was born on April 12, 1945, to Elizabeth T. Keenan and William E. Keenan. She spent her life rooted in family and community, and those who knew her will...
Evelyn J Oblisk
Dec 22, 2025
Evelyn J. Oblisk, age 84, of Randolph Township, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, at Akron City Hospital. She was born on March 29, 1941, in Atwater, Ohio, to the late Paul and Alice Maria (Robinson) Hadinger. Evelyn was a longtime resident of Randolph Township and a familiar, friendly face in the community. She was employed at Giant Eagle...
Hazel L DeBolt
Dec 22, 2025
Hazel Lee DeBolt, 81, a 50-year resident of Stow, Ohio, passed away Monday, December 22, 2025 at Akron City Hospital while listening to her favorite songs with her daughters holding her hands. She had endured a devasting stroke. She was born June 23, 1944, as a coal miner's daughter in Ehrenfeld, PA and was raised by loving foster parents Russell...
Daniel P Douglas
Dec 21, 2025
Daniel P. Douglas 74 of Brimfield passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Heather Knoll Nurisng Home in Tallmadge. He was born January 22, 1952 in East Liverpool, Ohio to the late Bert H. Burdick and Elizabeth Mae Douglas. He was adopted by the late Arthur Ray and Vivian Douglas. Daniel was a member of The Chapel at Tinkers Creek...
Richard D. Eicher, Sr.
Dec 18, 2025
Richard D. Eicher, Sr., 82 of Rootstown formerly of Jefferson, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Akron City Hospital. Richard was born on August 8, 1943 in Allison, Pennsylvania to his late parents Robert Eicher and Kathryn (Portafield) Tapper. He had worked as a mold maker for Turbo Mold Inc. and was head maintenance for Euclid Industries. Richard enjoyed...
Mirela Gheorghe
Dec 18, 2025
Mirela Gheorghe, 49, of Michigan, passed away Thursday December 18, 2025 at her home. She was born to the late Stan and Geta Gheorghe on March 20, 1976 in Galati, Romania. Mirela was a homemaker and is survived by her husband Marinel Bura and her sister Daniela Dragomir. Funeral mass will be 10:00 AM Tuesday December 23, 2025 at St....
Eva Joan Zellefrow
Dec 16, 2025
Eva Joan Zellefrow 87 of Ravenna passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at the Woodlands Health and Rehbilitation in Ravenna. She was born October 25, 1938 in South Bend, PA to Ira and Olive (Beighley) Weaver. Joan was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and worked as a clerk for the Criminal Traffic Division for the Portage County Municiple...
Robert M Weber
Dec 15, 2025
Robert M. Weber 82 of Mantua passed away Monday, December 15, 2025 at the Arbors of Streetsboro. He was born May 7, 1943 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Robert and Donna (Mather) Weber. Robert was a member of Hope Community Church in Hudson and worked as a distributor in the newpaper business. Survivors include his children Tammy (Chris) Lyons and David...
Calvin E. Lohr
Dec 10, 2025
CALVIN E. LOHR OF RAVENNA PASSED AWAY WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2025.
BORN AUGUST 18, 1932 IN NEW MILFORD, OHIO, SON OF THE LATE EDWARD LOHR AND MARY (HOUGHTON) LOHR. CAL GRADUATED FROM RAVENNA HIGH SCHOOL WITH THE CLASS OF 1950. HE WAS A MEMBER OF THE FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF RAVENNA.
CAL LOVED SPORTS. HE PLAYED BASKETBALL IN THE INTERMURAL LEAGUE AT...
Arthur Johnson, Jr.
Dec 10, 2025
Arthur Johnson, Jr. 84 of Windham passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Country Club Retirement Center in Newton Falls. He was born February 23, 1941 in Shorter, AL to Athur and Mattie (Warren) Johnson. Arthur worked at GM in Lordstown and was a lifetime member of the NAACP. He enjoyed playing softball and taught Karate to the young in...
Joan C. Monroe
Dec 8, 2025
Joan C. Monroe 78 of Ravenna passed away Monday, December 8, 2025 at Medina Hospice Care. She was born April 21, 1947 in Akron, Ohio to Peter and Esther (Basel) Damkov. Joan worked as a secretary for the Naval Reserves, the Brecksville VA Hospital and Robinsn Memorial Hospital. Survivors include her children Michael Brna, Brian Brna and Tabitha (Meredith) Monroe,...
Ronald D Hanning
Dec 5, 2025
Ronald D. Hanning, 63, of Windham Twp., passed away Friday December 5, 2025 at his home. He was born May 23, 1962 in Ravenna, Ohio to John D. and Barbara G. (McCourt) Hanning. Ron has lived in Portage County his whole life and worked in construction and then was a computer technician. In addition to his mother, he was preceded...
Letty Jane Hudecek
Nov 30, 2025
Letty Jane Hudecek 86 of Ravenna passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025 at her residence. She was born January 2, 1939 in Greasy Creek, KY to Roy and Ethel (Coleman) Prater. Letty is survived by her daughters Sheila Weatherbee and Sharon McClintock, 7 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and sisters Betty Jo Williams, Clair Green and Sue Prater. She was preceded...
Terry L. Wain, Sr.
Nov 30, 2025
Terry L. Wain, Sr. 79 of Ravenna, passed away on Sunday November 30, 2025 at his daughter's house in Zanesville, Ohio. He was born September 22, 1946 in Johnstown, PA to the late Orville G. and Edna E. (Hannigan) Wain. Terry has lived in Ravenna since 1966 and had worked at Container Corporation, then worked at Parker Hannifin Corporation as...
