Louise Grace Masters
On Monday, May 11, 2026 Louise Grace Masters, of Nelson Township, a loving wife, Mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and devoted friend to many, passed away at the age of 81, and is now celebrating her eternal life with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and also is reunited with her loving husband of 60 & 1/2 years, George E....
Wilma Jean Mitchell
Wilma Jean Mitchell, age 91, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones and friends on May 17, 2026. Born in Gasaway, West Virginia on August 9, 1934, Wilma, a/k/a Sissie to her family, moved to Freedom, Ohio after graduating from Gasaway High School. She was so proud of her West Virginia roots and enjoyed reminiscing with...
Laura Parker
Laura Parker had the audacity to die on May 1, 2026 due to complications from pneumonia. At this point we believed she was invincible. She leaves behind husband Ken Parker to whom she had the misfortune of marrying twice (her own fault) and being with for 45 and a half years. She had two biological children who have been...
Joseph Kolenc
We want to announce the passing of Joseph Kolenc. Blessed with vibrant good health all his life, he passed at age 90 after a sudden unexpected illness on May 4, 2026. A long time resident of Hiram, he moved to Brookpark to be close to family. He enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid reader. He loved dining out, especially breakfast. ...
Frank Kovach
Frank Kovach, 90, of Hiram Twp., OH, went home to his Lord and Savior Friday, May 8, 2026. He was born February 10, 1936, in Middlefield, OH, to the late Frank and Julia (Sles) Kovach. He was raised on his family’s dairy farm in Middlefield on State Route 528, which was the first dairy farm in Geauga County that had...
Annette Louise Wenger
Annette Louise Wenger, 90, of Garrettsville, OH, went home to her Lord and Savior Monday, April 27, 2026. She was born January 23, 1936, in Newton Falls, OH, to the late Charles and Mary (nee Burkhart) Wenger. Her family moved to Windham where she was raised and was proud to be Valedictorian of her class at Windham High School, graduating...
Francis Raymond Modliszewski
Francis Raymond Modliszewski passed from this life on the evening of April 17, 2026. He was born in Chewton, Pennsylvania, on January 28, 1940, to Pauline (nee Kolik) and Raymond Modliszewski. Frank graduated from Lincoln High School in Ellwood City, PA, in 1958. He served 6 years in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve, traveling to Germany as part...
Stanley “Bruce” Szabaga
Stanley “Bruce” Szabaga, 83, of Garrettsville, OH, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the Lincoln House in Ravenna, OH. He was born on August 27, 1942, in Ravenna, OH. Bruce had lived in Ravenna, OH, Freedom Twp., OH, and Garrettsville, OH throughout his life. He was a kind soul who loved everything Elvis! Bruce also loved the dogs...
Corinne “Corky” Vondle
Corinne “Corky” Vondle of Garrettsville, born April 16, 1948, would like everyone to know that she has officially “relocated” as of April 12, 2026—no forwarding address given, but we’re certain it’s somewhere peaceful, maybe with a good view and plenty of room to keep an eye on all of us. Corky lived her life with personality, humor, and a clear...
Charlotte Jewell
Charlotte (née Pochedly) Jewell passed peacefully at age 103 in her home on March 21, 2026. A life-long resident of Freedom Township, she was very proud of her family's contribution to the history of the area. In her own words, "In 1917, Martin and Mary Pochedly and their three children left their Archwood Avenue home in Cleveland to purchase...
John H. Wolfe
John H. Wolfe, 84, of Windham Township, Ohio, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. He was born September 16, 1941, in Bellevue, Ohio, to the late Herbert and Esther (Baum) Wolfe. John was a devoted servant of God, a cherished family man, and a proud veteran. He was raised in Bellevue, graduating...
Harold C. Gepper
Harold C. Gepper, 97, of Garrettsville, OH, went home to his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 26, 2026. He was born in Braceville Twp., OH on September 2, 1928, to the late Carl and Mildred (Bloomer) Gepper. He grew up in the Garrettsville area and graduated from Garrettsville High School, belonging to the class of 1947. Harold met his...
Eleanor “Ellie” Russell
Eleanor "Ellie" Russell, née Norman, age 75, of Garrettsville, OH, passed away on March 22, 2026. Ellie was born on January 26, 1951, in Uniontown, PA, to the late Charles Norman and Norma Buttrick, née Milligan. She was a graduate of South High School in Cleveland and attended Cuyahoga Community College. She worked in customer service at Garrettsville IGA. Ellie had...
Thomas “Tom” Blair
Thomas “Tom” Blair was born the night of January 15th, 1932 in an old farmhouse during a blizzard with a lady doctor who had come on horseback near Westerlo, N.Y. near the Katskill mountains. He grew up during the depression with father Alexander J. Blair and mother Katherine (Kawolski) Blair, both of whom preceded him in death. His half...
Ralph Bates, Sr.
Ralph Bates, Sr., 82, of Garrettsville, Ohio, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 28, 2026. He was born on November 25, 1943, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Thomas H. Bates and Gwendolyn A. (Stickland) Robertson. He worked for D. Hamilton Trucking for many years. Ralph was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather...
David Michael Brode
David Michael Brode went to be with Jesus on February 13, 2026. He died peacefully in his sleep at his "happy place," at home in Venice, Florida. David was a committed follower of Jesus Christ and a member of Parkside Church. He was a graduate of Ravenna High School and then received his Bachelor's degree and Masters of Business...
David Michael Brode
David Michael Brode went to be with Jesus on February 13, 2026. He died peacefully in his sleep at his "happy place," at home in Venice, Florida. David was a committed follower of Jesus Christ and a member of Parkside Church. He was a graduate of Ravenna High School and then received his Bachelor's degree and Masters of Business...
Lillian Marie Koval
Lillian Marie Koval, 88, of Garrettsville, OH, went home to her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 6, 2026. She was born November 25, 1937, in Detroit, MI, to the late Joseph and Genevieve (nee Piesniewski) Dzialak. She was raised in Hamtramck, MI, then proceeded to get her master’s degree at Western Michigan University in education. She was a wonderful...
Kathleen Mary Towles
Kathleen Mary Towles passed away in the evening of Wednesday, February 11, 2026. She was born in Cleveland, OH, on July 24, 1942, to the late William Williams and Elizabeth (Rankin) Williams. She was raised in Windham Twp. and Freedom Twp. and was a proud graduate of James A. Garfield High School, then later, Kent State University. Kathleen retired from...
Elizabeth Ann Sheller
Elizabeth Ann Sheller, born on November 13, 1930, in Garrettsville, Ohio, and passed away peacefully January 30, 2026, at the age of 95. Elizabeth attended Garfield High School where she was a Junior Cheerleader. She went on to manage the Garrettsville Dollar Store for five years. Betty got married and had a daughter. Betty moved to Melbourne, Florida in 1996. She...
Jackie Lee Boergen
Jackie Lee Boergen, age 57, passed over to the Great Spirit on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. She deeply cherished her Native American/Cherokee roots and carried it with pride. Jackie was a creative soul; she loved all forms of art, but writing was her true passion. Jackie used pen and paper to express her inner worlds, and...
Elsie Donnetta Danner
Elsie Donnetta Danner, age 91, of the Village of Hiram, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 22, 2026. Elsie Donnetta (Donnie) was the beloved mother of Laura Jane Noland, Tobin Michael Noland (partner Martha Gauss), Beth Lynn Romeo, and Kathleen Emma Marten (late Theodore G.); beloved sister of Linda Danner Sprague (Jack Gresham); cherished grandmother of Cameron Boberick (Jessie), Kashtin...
Matthew T. Penney
Matthew “Matt” T. Penney, 69, of Garrettsville, OH, went home to his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 25, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 2, 1956, in Cleveland, OH, to the late Robert and Nancy (nee Jaros) Penney. He was raised in Mantua, OH, where he was educated at St. Joseph’s Catholic School, and then...
Aaron Wayne Craver
Glendale Heights, Il Aaron Wayne Craver, age 22, of Glendale Heights, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 17, as a result of injuries sustained in an accident. He was born on June 2, 2003, in Ravenna, Ohio, to Donald and Christie (White) Craver. Aaron was a lifelong resident of Garrettsville, Ohio, before relocating to Illinois following his graduation from Ohio...
Joseph L. Kaster
Joseph "Joe" L. Kaster, age 80, of Girard, Ohio, passed away on January 17, 2026, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Joe was born on April 12, 1945, in Warren, Ohio, to Joseph and Pearl Kaster. He was a graduate of Maplewood High School and later attended a technical college, where he completed his education becoming a skilled blast...
Florence Joanne Reid
Florence Joanne Reid, 89, of Twinsburg, OH, formerly of Nelson Twp., OH, went home to her Lord and Savior Saturday, January 10, 2026. She was born October 18, 1936, in Washingtonville, PA, to the late Warren and Mildred (nee Hotchkiss) Ashenfelder. She was raised in Northfield, Ohio. Florence met the love of her life, William Tyler Reid, Sr., at Northfield...
Marvin Litz
Marvin Litz age 79 passed away Thursday January 1st, 2026 after a long illness. Born January, 22nd 1946 in Clearfield, PA to Rudolph and Norma Litz. Marvin lived the majority of his life as a resident of Mantua and Portage County, OH. Marvin was a devoted and loving husband of 56 years to Linda Jean Litz(Kessler). He served in the...
Colleen Ann Kyle
Colleen Ann Kyle, 91, of Newton Falls, OH, went home to her Lord and Savior Thursday, December 18, 2025. She was born September 22, 1934, in Kirtland Township, OH, to the late Ralph and Dorothy (nee Anderson) Grady. She was raised in both Ohio and Florida. Colleen worked at AAA Travel Agency for many years, which gave her the opportunity...
Harvey Louis Wensel
Harvey Louis Wensel, aged 84, of Durham, North Carolina passed away on December 28, 2025. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him – his family, his neighbors, his students, his friends, all the people who came in contact with him regularly. Harvey was born in Columbus, Ohio, on February 15, 1941. The son of Charles Lester Wensel...
Samuel “Blue” Byich
Samuel “Blue” Byich, 90, of Windham, OH, went home to his Lord and Savior with his loving family by his side on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. He was born July 2, 1935, in Nanty Glo, PA, the son of the late Peter and Mary (Grant) Byich. He was a graduate of Nanty Glo High School, belonging to the class of...