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Jeffrey Charles Helmling

”In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count.  It’s the life in your years.” Jeffrey Charles Helmling, 54, passed away at the Justin T. Rogers Hospice Center on February 18, 2024 surrounded by family.  He was born on October 30, 1969 to Charles and Carolyn (Morrison) Helmling. He grew up in Rootstown and attended school, graduating...

Marilyn E. Wasil

Marilyn E. Wasil, age 83, of Garrettsville, Ohio passed away February 17, 2024, at UH Geauga Hospital in Chardon. She was born September 27, 1940, in Cleveland, to the late Frank and Lillian Shipman (nee Rice). After graduating from Baldwin-Wallace College, Marilyn became an elementary teacher working at Buckeye, North Royalton, and Parma City Schools. It was at one of...

Martin J. Toth

Martin J. “Marty” Toth, 81, of Garrettsville, passed away Monday, February 12, 2024. He was born April 16, 1942, in Cleveland, to the late Joseph and Congetta (Cosentino) Toth. Professionally, Marty consulted around the world in the plastics industry and was a long-time member of the Association of Rotational Molders.  He also served honorably in the US Navy.  Personally, he...

Charles E. Hayes

Charles E. Hayes age 76 of Windham passed away peacefully on Wednesday Jan 17, 2024 at the University Hospitals Portage Medical Center in Ravenna.  He was born on May 7, 1947 in Grafton, WV the son of the late Harold Edward Hayes and Wanda R. (Bolner) Hayes. Charles had lived in Windham for over 30 years, formerly of Grafton,...

Charles VanSteenberg

Charles “Charlie” VanSteenberg, 75, of Freedom Township, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024. He was born August 30, 1948 in Ravenna, to the late Lee and Laura VanSteenberg. He met and married Dina Summers of Orma, West Virginia, to whom he was married to for 56 years, and raised 4 children together. Charlie worked on the family farm when...

Dennis H. Grenig

Dennis H. Grenig, 74, of Garrettsville, formerly of Macedonia, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 22, 1949, in Cleveland, to the late Harry and Doris (Lorenz) Grenig. In addition to being a loving husband and father, Dennis was a man of many hobbies and things that he enjoyed. He was...

William Michael Rice

William “Bill” Michael Rice, 67, of Windham, went home to his Lord and Savior Thursday, February 15, 2024. He was born October 5, 1956, in Warren, to the late William F. Rice and June (Engle) Rice. He was a graduate of Windham High School, and eventually obtained a BS in chemistry from Kent State University. Bill was a gun enthusiast...

Katherine Louise Layhew Harrington

ayhew Harrington. December 25,1960 - February 9, 2023. 63 years old.  It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Katherine Layhew Harrington. Kathy passed away Friday, February 9th, at her home in Boardman, Ohio. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to father, Ronald and mother Lorraine  (Moody) Layhew. Kathy graduated from Boardman High School in 1978 and lived in Boardman...

Christine S. Turner

Christine S. Turner, 61, of Newton Falls, passed away Friday, February 9, 2024. She was born December 28, 1962, in Ravenna, to the late Dale and Karen (Barker) Hoffman. She will be deeply missed by her sons, Daniel Adamson Jr., Greg (Angela) Adamson, and Brian Adamson; partner, Paul Rainey; grandchildren, Daniel Adamson, III, and Brenda Dowdell; brother, Dale Hoffman; many...

Lucinda Linn Hayes

Lucinda (Cindy) Linn Hayes age 72 of Windham passed away peacefully on Monday Feb 12, 2024 at the Hospice of the Western Reserve in Medina, OH.  She was born on Feb. 17, 1951 on Glady Creek in Fairmont, WV, the daughter of the late Madaline Lucille (Linn) Wolfe. Cindy married the love of her life, Charles Edward Hayes, on...

William C. Isler

William C. Isler passed away at his home on Saturday, February 10, 2024 with his family by his side.  Bill was born, August 27, 1941, in Warren, Ohio the son of Payton and Charlotte Isler.  He was a 1959 graduate of Windham High School.  He earned a Bachelor’s degree from Hiram College and a Master’s degree from Kent State...

Ruth Irwin Gates

Ruth Irwin Gates

Ruth Irwin Gates, 94, of Venice, FL, formerly of Garrettsville, OH, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023. She was born February 26, 1929, in Parkman, OH, to the late Carl and Margaret Irwin. She was a proud graduate of Parkman High School in 1947, followed by Ohio University in 1951, where she obtained a degree in Education. Ruth was employed...

Daniel E. Tompkins

Daniel E. Tompkins

Daniel E. Tompkins, 70, of Nelson Twp, OH, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, February 5th, 2024 at his home while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 29th, 1953 to the late Edward and Barbara (Palevich) Tompkins. Dan later married his best friend and the love of his life, Judy Cooke on May...

 Derek Musgrove

Derek Musgrove, 50, of Garrettsville, OH passed away on February 2, 2024, at the Hospice of the Western Reserve from a debilitating case of cancer of the mouth. Derek spent much of his life as an electrician. He loved four wheeling, rocking out on his guitar and drums, and enjoying his favorite bands. He loved his dogs, especially MK....

Burton Walter Kohut

Burton Walter Kohut, (83), of Hixson, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Burt was born to the late Joseph and Helen Kohut on March 1, 1940. He grew up in Newton Falls, Ohio, before leaving to serve in the United States Air Force from 1959-1963 where he enjoyed stations in California...

Allan B. “Al” Cooley

Allan B. “Al” Cooley, 79, of Garrettsville, peacefully passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024. He was born April 16, 1944, in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Alladin B. and Mildred (Christiansen) Cooley.  He was born and raised in Brooklyn, graduating from Ft. Hamilton High School. Al was proud to work at Lifschultz Fast Freight as a terminal manager, USF Distribution...

James C. “Jim” Fairbee

James C. “Jim” Fairbee, age 79 of Garrettsville, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024. Loving father of Renee (Ron) Ritchey of Mantua, James (Liz) Fairbee of Garrettsville, Christine Heaton (Paul) of Naples, FL., Kathryn Holmes (Bob) of Cortland and Amy Hall (Rob) of Loganton, PA. Cherished grandfather of 12 and great grandfather of 17. Devoted companion of 20 years...

Eston “Bud” Mullenax

It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of our dear patriarch, Eston “Bud” Mullenax, 83, of Windham, Ohio. He was born on August 27, 1940, in Broadway, Virginia, to the late Glen and Martha (Nelson) Mullenax. Bud was a lifelong resident of Windham, Ohio; where he graduated with the Windham High School, class of 1959....

Jeannette E. Hall

Jeannette E. Hall, 94, of Wooster, OH, formerly of Garrettsville, OH, went home to her Lord and Savior Monday, January 15, 2024. She was born May 24, 1929, in Cleveland, OH, to the late John E. and Edna M. (Algire) Wilson. She was a graduate of Freedom Township High School. Jeannette was a lifetime member of the Garrettsville United Methodist...

Randall W. Starkey

Randall W. “Randy” Starkey, 60, of Garrettsville, formerly of Warren, passed away at his home on Monday, January 15, 2024. He was born June 15, 1963, in Parkersburg, WV, to the late Stanley D. “Red” Starkey, Sr., and Carolyn Lorraine. He attended Warren Western Reserve High School. Randy enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing bingo, bowling, and attending carnivals. He was a...

Calvin J. Grant

Calvin J. Grant, 68, of Leavittsburg, Ohio passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2023 at Hospice House. He was born the son of Herman and Ines (Belknap) on February 12, 1955 in Ravenna, Ohio. After receiving his formal education, he worked a variety of jobs including Camp Hi.  In his spare time, he enjoyed being outside, waterskiing, collecting knives and spending time...

Patricia Jean Paxton

Patricia Jean Paxton 79 of Garrettsville passed away Tuesday January 16, 2024, at Burton Health Care Center. She was born January 23, 1944, in Garrettsville to the late Marshal N., and Mary R. (Bezek) Mattews. She graduated from Middlefield High School.  Patricia worked for Briar Hill Nursing Home as an aid and in the laundry.  She was a member...

Norma Jean (Nelson) Keslar

Norma Jean (Nelson) Keslar, 83, Garrettsville, passed away Saturday evening, December 30, 2023 with her loving family by her side.  Norma will always be remembered for her humbleness and sense of humor besides so many other wonderful qualities.  She was born February 20, 1940 in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Lawrence Percy and Blanche Marie (Stahl) Nelson and moved to...

David Patrick Kilroy

David Patrick Kilroy, 80, of Windham, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024. He was born in Cleveland on September 11, 1943, to the late Francis and Nancy (Bishop) Kilroy. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Carol (Robinson) Kilroy, with whom he was blessed to share 56 years of marriage; son, Michael (Dahn) Kilroy; granddaughter, Emma Kilroy; and...

Michael H. Hostetler

Michael H. Hostetler, 69, of Leavittsburg, OH, went home to his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. He was born February 26, 1954, in Welshfield, OH, to the late Henry and Helen (Komaranski) Hostetler. He was a proud retiree of the U.S. Army. Mike was a great husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather he was a friend to...

Kayla R. Kristoff

Kayla R. Kristoff, 14, of Freedom Township, OH, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023. She was born July 1, 2009, in Ravenna, OH, to John and Alicia (Smith) Kristoff, III. She was an eighth grade student at James A. Garfield Middle School. Kayla enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, reading in her favorite tree, listening to music and...

Bonnie Kissell 

Bonnie Kissell, 72, of Wheaton, IL, formerly of Garrettsville, OH, passed peacefully surrounded by her loving husband and family on Friday, December 22, 2023. She was born September 14, 1951, to the late Henry and Eileen Holden. She was a devoted mother, loving wife, adoring grandmother and great grandmother, and an avid gardener.  Bonnie was one to always keep busy...

Robert Reynolds

Reynolds, Robert

Robert “Bob” Reynolds, 85, passed away following a long illness on November 10th, 2023 at Warren Nursing and Rehabilitation.   Bob was born on January 10th, 1938 in Garrettsville, Ohio, to Ray and Lillian (Lind) Reynolds.  He was a graduate of Warren Western Reserve High School and a 1974 graduate of Youngstown State University.   Bob enrolled in the United States...

Harold E. Hope

Harold Hope

Harold E. “Hopie” Hope, 97, formerly of Garrettsville, OH, went home to Heaven on Thursday, December 14, 2023; blessed to have passed peacefully in his sleep while under the comfort care of Miracle City Hospice while at Eden Vista of Stow. Hopie was born June 27, 1926, in Claridon, OH, to the late Carl and Vera (Wood) Hope. He was...

Shirley Mae Morris

Shirley Morris

Shirley Mae Morris, 81, of Ravenna, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023, after a short illness. During her life and leading to her passing, she had been surrounded by, and comforted and cared for by family members who had been devoted to her.  Born January 31, 1942, in Athens, Ohio to the late Emmett Whan and Louise (Tedrow) Ott, Shirley...

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