Dorothy “Dottie” Lee McCoy
Dorothy “Dottie” Lee McCoy, 93, of Newton Falls, OH, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. She was born October 27, 1931, in Cleveland, OH, to the late Arthur and Florence (nee Schear) Walker. From a young age, she demonstrated a strong work ethic, beginning her first job at just 15 years old, weaving baskets. On April 15, 1950,...
Nancy Jean Gill
Nancy Jean Gill, 87, of Burnsville, Minnesota, formerly of Garrettsville, Ohio was welcomed into Heaven by her beloved Stan and her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 15, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 1st, 1937, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late David and Geraldine (nee Kearns) Baranyai, Sr. She was a proud graduate of...
Michael “Murph” Joseph Lyle
Michael “Murph” Joseph Lyle, 57, of Shalersville, OH, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2025, in the home he built, surrounded by family and friends, after a very good fight with brain cancer. He was born June 18, 1967, in Anderson, SC, to the late Robert Lyle and Mary Jane (nee Nixon) Shoemaker. He graduated from Crestwood High School in 1985...
Ann E. O’Connell
Miss Ann E. O’Connell , 72, of Hiram Village died on Sunday February 16, 2025 after heroic efforts by both Hiram EMS Service and the staff at University Hospital. On Wednesday February 13th Ann suffered a massive stroke and was transported to University Hospital, Cleveland. Upon admission, CT scans were completed that evidenced Ann suffered a massive brain bleed that...
Paul Edward Ranc
Paul Edward Ranc passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Paul was born February 27, 1948, to Lillian (Klooz) and Charles J. Ranc. Paul was a 1966 graduate of James A Garfield High School in Garrettsville. From there he enlisted in the United States Coast Guard. He was stationed in Bar Harbor Maine. He was a rescue...
Geraldine “Gerry” A. Miller
Geraldine “Gerry” A. Miller, 81, of Garrettsville, OH, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025, with her loving family by her side. She was born July 21, 1943, in Cleveland, OH, to the late Theodore and Neoma (nee Hinski) Gwara. She was raised in Braceville, OH, before moving to Garrettsville, where she spent most of her life. Gerry married her late...
Gail Elizabeth Hovey
Gail Elizabeth Hovey (Troyer) passed away after a long illness November 24th, 2024 at the age of 74. She was born May, 1st, 1950 in Baltimore, MD. to Robert W. and Doris V. Troyer (Swann). Gail moved to Portage County, Ohio as a young child and spent much of her youth on her grandparents Walter & Alta Troyer’s family farm...
Charles Edward Grubbs Jr.
Charles Edward Grubbs, Jr., 90, passed from this life March 5, 2025, at his home in Garrettsville, OH. Born in Cambridge, OH, September 23, 1934, to Charles E. Grubbs and Evelyn J. Grubbs, Charles was the oldest of three children. He graduated from Cambridge High School in 1952 and Harding University in 1956. He later received his master’s degree from...
Richard Jerome Brooks
Richard “Dick” Brooks passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025 in Hendersonville, TN with his loving wife Barbara Brooks by his side. He is survived by his children; Scott Brooks (Carolyn), Mark Brooks, and son-in-law Wayne Arntsen (Claudia), his brother Donald (Gisela), as well as his stepchildren Louann Mack (Tim), Steve Pancost (Janet), and Jon Pancost (Becky). He adored his...
D. Jeffrey “Jeff” Miller
Our hero, D. Jeffrey “Jeff” Miller, passed away peacefully at the age of 63 after his hard fought 8-year battle with brain cancer on February 26th, 2025, with his family lovingly by his side. Born on August 27, 1961, in Ravenna, Ohio; he was a lifelong resident of Windham, Ohio. He is survived by his loving wife Lisa (Crews) Miller,...
Michael “Mike” B. Heyd
Michael “Mike” B. Heyd, 66, of Garrettsville, OH, passed away with his loving family by his side Thursday, February 27, 2025. He was born December 25, 1958, in Ravenna, OH, to Esler A. and Melva M. (nee Hinzman) Heyd. He was raised in Garrettsville, and was a proud graduate of James A. Garfield, belonging to the class of 1977. Mike...
Laurence Robert Moore
Laurence Robert Moore, of Hiram, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the age of 68, from complications of an ongoing health issue. He was born August 19, 1956, in Hiram, Ohio. He graduated from Crestwood High School in Mantua, Ohio, in 1974, where he enjoyed playing tuba and being a part of Crestwood’s marching band. Laurence grew...
John Everett Taylor
John Everett Taylor, age 69, of Ellijay, GA, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. John was born on January 24, 1956, in Steubenville, OH, to his parents Dewey Walton Taylor and Lois Louise Charlton. John was a member of East Ellijay Baptist Church. He worked at Datwyler Rubber Company in Jasper, GA, and for over fifty years in...
Marguerite L. Strawman
Marguerite L. Strawman, 95, of Westerville, OH, formerly of Garrettsville, OH, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 10, 2025. She was born April 26, 1929, in Nelson Twp., OH, to the late Cecil and Cora (nee Leasure) Cannon. She grew up in Bristol, OH, and moved to Garrettsville, OH, after marrying Dwight “Dick” Strawman. They shared 71 years of marriage...
Joberta Parker
Joberta Parker, 100 years, a resident of Ravenna, Ohio, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Anna Maria of Aurora. Born on April 4, 1924, in Cocoa, Florida, “Jo” was the daughter of the late Cortlandt F. and Clara (Tyner) Flake. She attended school in Titusville, Florida, and was a 1942...
Danny Deakins
Danny Deakins, 71, of Garrettsville, OH, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025. He was born September 9, 1953, in Chardon, OH, to Harry E. and Florence R. (Frank) Deakins. He was raised in Huntsburg, OH, and was a proud 1971 graduate of Cardinal High School in Middlefield, OH, where he played football, wrestled, and was a member of the pep...
Chad A. Curry
Chad A. Curry, 28, of Kent, OH, formerly of Garrettsville, OH, passed away Friday, February 14, 2025. He was born August 17, 1996, in Ravenna, OH, to James and Kimberly (nee Raab) Curry. He was raised in Garrettsville, and was a proud graduate of James A. Garfield High School, belonging to the class of 2015. While in school, Chad was...
Ginger Marie Busta
Ginger Marie Busta passed away at her home in Kooskia, Idaho on January 26th, 2025, with her daughter Dawn Bates by her side. The daughter of Frank and Mabel Busta, Ginger was born in Cleveland OH on August 10th, 1943. She graduated from Aurora High School in 1962. Ginger and her two children, Dawn Bates and David Busta, lived in NorthEast...
Ralph Clark
Ralph Clark, 85, of Garrettsville, OH, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 5, 1939, in Coal Grove, OH, to the late Livingston & Annabelle (Sites) Clark. He was an avid gun collector and model train enthusiast, forging many lifelong friendships through his hobbies. Ralph was also a proud member of...
John W. Porter
John W. Porter, 96, of Garrettsville, OH, went home to his Lord and Savior Thursday, January 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was the first born of ten on September 26, 1928, in Windham, OH, to the late Elmer and Ethel (nee Shively) Porter. He grew up on a farm and always worked with his dad. During high...
Hollis D. Dye
Hollis D. Dye, age 88 of Nelson, passed away January 16, 2025, to go home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Now absent from the body, no longer with us, but present and rejoicing with the Lord. Hollis was born March 6, 1936, in Clarksburg, WV to Berlin and Mayme (Bragg) Dye and lived in Nelson,...
George Leon Helmling
George Leon Helmling, age 83 of Freedom Township, passed away January 15, 2025. He was born October 3, 1941, in Ravenna, Ohio, to parents Fred C. and Ester (Baldwin) Helmling. George graduated from James A. Garfield High School and was a tool and die maker by trade. He retired from the Chrysler Twinsburg Stamping Plant. George was a member of the...
Carol J. Olin
Carol J. Olin (nee Brokaw), 92, a lifelong resident of Garrettsville, OH, quietly left this life to join her soul mate, Donn Olin, on Friday, January 17, 2025. She was born on October 27, 1932 in Butler, PA, to the late Harold and Alma (nee Hill) Brokaw. She grew up in Garrettsville and fell in love with Donn while they...
Shirley Marie Kitelinger
Shirley Marie Kitelinger, 90, of Streetsboro, OH (formerly of Windham, OH), departed to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 10, 2025. Born on November 10, 1934, in Windham, OH, she was the beloved daughter of the late William and Elsie (Decker) Goss. Raised in Windham, she attended Windham High School until 1950. Shirley and Bill then wed...
Robert Derwood Hoff
On January 11, 2025, the world lost a remarkable man. Robert Derwood Hoff, born on August 24, 1948, in Elizabeth City, NC to Robert Thomas and Mary (Griffin) Hoff, lived a life defined by integrity and unwavering love for his family. Robert (Bob) will be remembered for his unconditional love, sense of humor, and devotion to his family. He enjoyed...
Yvonne E. Polifrone
Yvonne E. Polifrone, 77, of Ravenna, OH, formerly of Garrettsville, OH, passed away Monday, Tuesday December 23, 2024. She was born December 15, 1947, in Ravenna, OH, to the late Wilber and Gladys (nee Ramsdell) Miller. She was raised in Garrettsville and a proud graduate of James A. Garfield High School. Yvonne enjoyed to cook and bake, especially for her...
Lloyd Bryan McPherson
Lloyd Bryan McPherson, 79, of Windham, OH, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at his home with family. He was born January 25, 1945, in Confluence, PA, to the late Lloyd “Mac” and Betty (nee Lytle) McPherson. He was raised in Windham, and was a proud graduate of Windham High School, belonging to the class of 1962. Lloyd...
Linda Read
Linda Read, 73, of Garrettsville, OH, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 22, 2024. She was born August 2, 1951 to the late Willis and Alice (nee Gough) Read. She was born and raised in Garrettsville, and was a proud graduate of James A. Garfield High School. Linda worked at Sajar Plastics before retiring. She enjoyed Reiki, spending time with her...
Gay Noland
Gay Noland, 84 of Garrettsville passed away peacefully December 28, 2024 at home with her family by her side. She was born August 16,1940 in Gasaway, WV to the late Arthur & Margaret Sponaugle. Gay was married to Byron “Tub” Noland for 61 years and resided in Garrettsville their entire lives together. She worked at James A...
Donna J. Duffield
Donna J. Duffield, 85, of Garrettsville, OH, went home to her Lord and Savior Friday, December 27, 2024. She was born May 31, 1939, in Ravenna, OH, to the late Zenas and Jean (nee McClure) Pfile. She was a lifelong resident of Garrettsville, where she worked and managed at Huntington Bank for forty years. Donna enjoyed spending time with her...
