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...
Billie Jean Baisden
Billie Jean Baisden, 66, of Freedom Twp., OH, passed away peacefully after a long illness with her loving family by her side on Friday, December 27, 2024. She was born October 24, 1958, to the late Roy and Evelyn (nee Mellin) Sayre. She was raised in the Garrettsville area, and was a proud graduate of James A. Garfield High School....
Beauta A. DeGenero
Beauta A. DeGenero passed away on December 26, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. She left physically, but her kind and loving spirit will be with us forever. She was preceded in death by both her parents, Harold and Lucy Aliff; her brother, Harold Aliff; her sister, Cindy Aliff; and her youngest son, Devon DeGenero. She leaves behind her loving...
Mary Enoch
We, the family of Mary Enoch, are heartbroken as we announce her passing. She arrived on December 25, 1925, in Francis Mine, WV, the ninth child of Isa Walls Fullen and William Felix Fullen. She was preceded by sister Rella, and brothers, Glenn, Denzil, Dale, Kenneth, Lester, Garnet, Johnny; the sisters were the firstborn and the last, and all...
Ronald “Ron” Dye
Ronald “Ron” Dye, 82, of Nelson Twp., OH, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 13, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born in Nelson Twp., OH, on January 26, 1942, to the late Berlin and Mayme Dye. He worked at General Motors in Lordstown for 31 years before retiring in 1998. Ron was a dedicated member of...
James Michael Carr
James Michael Carr, known affectionately by friends and family as Jim, passed away unexpectedly on November 11, 2024, in Garrettsville, Ohio. Born on May 2, 1964, in Warren, Ohio, Jim's jovial spirit and compassionate nature left an indelible mark on the hearts of those he encountered throughout his sixty years of life. Jim was the beloved husband of Marilyn Carr...
Barry C. Gotham
Barry C. Gotham, 78, of Garrettsville, OH, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024. He was born November 25, 1946, in Chardon, OH, to the late Carlisle and Bernice (nee Lynn) Gotham. Barry grew up in Parkman with his siblings. After serving in the U.S. Army, Barry joined the family business, eventually taking on the role of president of Gotham Construction...
Dorothy M. Cochran
Dorothy M. Cochran, 97, of Garrettsville, Oh, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024. She was born June 2, 1927, in Cleveland, Oh to the late William and Irene (nee Navratil) Selig. Dorothy enjoyed watching the birds, especially hummingbirds, and always tried to make someone smile and laugh. Anyone that met her would always say that she was a sweet...
Randall J. Slabaugh
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Randall J. Slabaugh, affectionately known as Randy, at the age of 64, of Garrettsville, OH, on November 30, 2024. Born in Ravenna, Ohio, to Cecil and Alice "Louise" (nee Rohrbaugh) Slabaugh, Randy grew up in Windham and remained a lifelong resident of the area. He worked for over 30...
Leslie “Les” David Smeach
Leslie “Les” David Smeach, CPA, ABV, CFF, CVA, 70, of Huron, OH, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024. He was born October 16, 1954, in Brownsville, PA, to the late Metzger Jr. and Virginia (nee Sloan) Smeach. He was a graduate of James A. Garfield High School in Garrettsville, OH, then pursued higher education at Kent State University, obtaining a...
Robert “Bob” E. Mishler
Robert “Bob” E. Mishler, 95, of Garrettsville, OH, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024. He was born May 16, 1929, in Mantua, OH, to the late Warren and Martha Mishler. In 1950, Bob was called to serve his country in the U.S. Army for two years during the Korean War, earning multiple service medals. He married Delma Walker in...
Kirk D. Weber
Kirk D. Weber, age 68, filed his final earthly appeal on Wednesday Nov. 13, 2024 at his residence. He was born on May 28, 1956 in Detroit, MI the son of the late Donald Weber and Alice (Luekens) Weber. Kirk was a member of the Ohio Bar Association for many years, beloved by his colleagues at the BWC. In his...
Teresa Hinkle
Teresa (Terri) Hinkle, 61 of Cortland, OH passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 14, 2024. She was born March 22, 1963 in Warren, Oh to LaMar Davis and Carol (Orban) Bott. She was a proud graduate of James A. Garfield High School in 1981. Upon graduation she worked at Nymold in Garrettsville and then at Parker Haniffin in Ravenna. She...
Austin Bowman
Austin Peter Bowman, 29, of Garrettsville, OH, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024. He was born July 9, 1995, in Cleveland, OH, to Peter and Patricia (nee Crile) Bowman. He was proud to call himself a graduate of James A. Garfield High School. Austin went on to earn a degree in Computer Sciences from Kent State University. He worked for...
