Jesse R. Smith
Jesse Reed Smith, age 78, of Blacklick, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. A lifelong adventurer with a generous spirit, Jesse has embarked on his final journey - this time, with the Lord to his heavenly home. Born in West Virginia, Jesse moved to Cleveland, Ohio at the age of 10 and later lived...
Rev. James D. Angle of Aurora, OH
Rev. James D. Angle, 86 years of age, became Our Gift to God on Thursday September 22, 2016 at his residence in Aurora. Rev. Angle was God’s Gift to Us on May 19, 1930 in Meadow Bluff, West Virginia the son of the late Lancy and Lucy (Moore) Angle. A resident of Aurora the past 57 years, Rev. Angle...
Larry R. Long
Larry R. Long, 86, of Windham Twp., OH, went home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, October 6, 2025. He was born August 24, 1939, in Freedom Station, OH, to the late Vernice “Vern” and Gladys (nee Farley) Long. He was raised in Windham Twp, and graduated from Windham High School, belonging to the class of 1957. Larry then...
Daniel Grafton
Daniel Grafton 89 of Freedom Township passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024. Born in Hammondsville, Jefferson County, Ohio, on October 6, 1934 to Daniel E. and Verna E. (Householder) Grafton. Grandson of Frank R. and Mary Edna (Shirley) Grafton; and James F. and Hannah L. (Noling) Householder. After he attended kindergarten in Hammondsville, Ohio, his mother & father brought him...
William Ruffing of Garrettsville, OH
William Ruffing, 82, of Garrettsville, joined his Lord and Savior as he passed peacefully at home Friday, May 7th, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 20, 1939 in Garrettsville to Herman and Leeta (nee Wright) Ruffing. Living to the age of 82 his life was filled with the work of his hands that he loved, farming...
Vincent James of Windham, OH
Vincent James, AKA “Buckwheat” “Buck” “Jimmy” “Jim” “Uncle Jim” “Vince” “Cakes” O’Connor, 74, of Windham Township and the Portage County area, beloved brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed peacefully on May 21, 2023, at Hillcrest Hospital, in Cleveland. He was born October 27, 1948, in Bedford, the first-born son to William and Jacqueline (nee Frenza) O’Connor. When Jim was young,...
Frank Gergely, Jr.
It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Frank J. Gergely, Jr., 66, of Garrettsville, OH, who went home to his Lord and Savior Sunday, May 4, 2025, with his loving family by his side. He was born April 12, 1959, in Welch, WV, to the late Frank, Sr. and Teresa Gergely. Frank graduated with a BA from...
Sandra J. Wilson of Garrettsville, OH
Sandra J. Wilson (nee Walker), passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020 and was reunited with her husband Dennis Wilson, Sr. She was born in Warren, Ohio on June 25, 1947 to Alexander and Virginia (Timlin) Walker. She graduated in 1965 from Warren G. Harding High School in Warren, Ohio. She loved sports, holidays, and playing the slots. Over the...
Charles B. Sharp, Jr. of Garrettsville, OH
Charles B. Sharp, Jr., passed away peacefully on April 30, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 27, 1936 to Charlie and Irene (Crouse) Sharp in Anthony, Ks. He was a United States Navy Veteran, a member of the American Legion post # 674 and the Garrettsville VFW. Charles was a 1st degree Mason. He loved...
J.J. Leet of Freedom Twp., OH
On Thursday, May 11, 2023, James Jay Leet Sr. went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. His legacy will live on in those who knew and loved him. J.J. was born on October 1, 1947, in Ravenna, Ohio, the son of the late James H. and Martha (Waite) Leet. He was a graduate of James A. Garfield...
Phillip Ray Bosh of Piketon, OH
Phillip Ray Bosh, 68, of Piketon, Ohio died 10:50 p.m. Monday 5 March 2018 in Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe, Ohio. Phillip was born 1 April 1949in Ravenna, Ohio the son of the late Ray Warren Bosh and Thelma Isabelle (Drollinger) Bosh. Phillip was united in marriage to Melissa Bosh, who survives, in October 1972. Also surviving are a sister, Judy...
Donald Edward Clark
Donald (Don) Edward Clark, 92 of Windham, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at home surrounded by his family. Don was born on September 8th, 1932 to Annabelle Sites and Livingston Harold Clark. He was proud of his roots in the hills of southern Ohio. He graduated from Windham High School in the Class of 1950 and...
Edna “Maxine” Ellison of Nelson Twp., OH
Edna “Maxine” Ellison, 89, of Nelson, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 9, 2017. She was born on March 24, 1928 to Melvin Burdett and Ethel Smith at Alma, Ohio. Maxine married the love of her life, Homer Ellison, on September 1, 1944. In October of 1986, Maxine and Homer were sealed for all time...
Audrey P. Cool Taylor
Audrey P. Cool Taylor passed away peacefully and quietly at her home on June 14, 2025. She was 92 years old. Audrey Cool was born on August 23,1932 in Diana, WV to Jesse B. Cool and Minnie A. Rebrook Cool who preceded her in death. She graduated from Burnsville High School in 1950. Audrey met her future husband, Dennis Taylor, in...
Edward John Novotny of Nelson Twp., OH
Edward John Novotny, age 82, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017. He was born November 8, 1934 in Cleveland, Ohio to Edward and Mary (Cerny) Novotny. He was a die maker and retired from Ford in Walton Hills. Edward was in the Army reserves. Edward married Arleen Thompson on August 6, 1960. They were married 56...
Roy A. Orefice of Garrettsville, OH
Roy A. Orefice, of Garrettsville, passed away February 21,2022. He was born May 19, 1945, in Cleveland to the late Frank and Cecelia (nee Valore) Orefice. He was very proud he served in the United States Marine Corps. Roy was a member of the Teamsters Local #507. He retired from Giant Eagle after 30 years of service, working in the...
Marie B. Etling of Bainbridge Twp., Ohio
Marie B. Etling (nee Hall), age 78, of Bainbridge Township. Beloved wife of Robert D.; loving mother of Keith (Tracy) Etling, Rebecca (Christopher) Papp and Bruce (Sierra Fletcher-Etling) Etling; dearest grandmother of Devyn Etling and Ian Fletcher-Etling; dear sister of Ruth Simon, Allen Hall and the late Fred Hall. Marie retired from Care Corporation in Chardon...
Richard P. “Dick” Davis, of Garrettsville
Richard P. “Dick” Davis, 96, of Garrettsville, passed away with his loving family by his side on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. He was born January 2, 1927, in Alliance, to the late Earl and Mildred (Groat) Davis. He was a proud WWII Navy veteran, who served in the Pacific as a Radioman, Second Class. Dick married the love of 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,...
Charles Simpson
Charles “Mark” Simpson, 64, of Hiram Twp., OH, went home to his Lord and Savior Sunday, July 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 19, 1960, in Ravenna, OH, to the late Vandell and Norma (nee Carroll) Simpson. He was a 1978 Crestwood High School graduate, which is where he attended school with his wife, who...
Dorothy E. “Liz” Davidson of Windham Twp., OH
Dorothy E. (“Liz”) Davidson, 86, long-time resident of Windham Twp., passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021, in the arms of her son who loves her dearly. Mom was born July 29, 1934, near Mapletown, PA., the daughter of Dan and Agnes McNatt. She and her husband Roger, relocated to the Windham neighborhood in the late 1950’s. Liz was an...
Catherine R. Farneth
Catherine R. Farneth Catherine R. Farneth, passed away peacefully at Kensington Care Center on December 1, 2023, at the age of 96, born November 17, 1927. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold E. Farneth. She is remembered by her children, Rebecca (Jon) Vidak, and Patrick (Patricia) Farneth, three grandchildren, Amanda Blaess, Bailey Farneth, and Ian Farneth, and three great-grandchildren Keller,...
Todd B. Vitek
Todd B. Vitek, 60, of Garrettsville, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023. He was born in Garfield Heights, OH, on August 9, 1963, to the late Thomas and Jacqueline (Kuntz) Vitek. He grew up in Oakwood Village and was a 1981 graduate of Bedford High School. Todd later attended Embry-Riddle in Florida, where he lived for over 25 years...
Margaret “Peggy” Kristoff-Gancs of Garrettsville, OH
Margaret “Peggy” Kristoff-Gancs, 63, of Garrettsville went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 20, 2020. She was born May 7, 1957 in Ravenna, Ohio to the late Francis “Andy” and Evelyn (Price) Metz. She graduated from James A Garfield High School in 1976. Peggy worked at Delta Systems in Streetsboro, OH for many years. Upon her...
Alice Mae Cain of Garrettsville, OH
Alice Mae Cain, 91, of Garrettsville, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, February 20, 2023. She was born May 21, 1931, in Exchange, WV, to the late Jake and Laverna (nee Dean) Conard. She moved to Freedom, OH, where she met her late husband, Clyde Cain. Together, they opened Cain & Sons Garage, which ran for many...
Wayne E. Schisler
Wayne E. Schisler, 77, of Nelson Twp., OH, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023. He was born September 2, 1946, in Salem, OH, to the late Orrin Schisler and Frances “Juanita” (Long) Schisler-Donaldson. He was a U.S. Navy veteran who served in the Vietnam War as a gunner. Wayne worked at Johnson Rubber Co. for many years before retirement....
Barbara Grafton of Freedom Twp., OH
Barbara Grafton, 88, of Freedom Township, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021. Born on the family farm in Freedom, Portage Co., OH, daughter of the late D. Daniel and Mildred (Peppeard) Strawman and grandaughter of David S. and Beulah (Lamale) Strawman; and Neal and Laurel (Rathbun) Peppeard. After 12 years of schooling in the Freedom School District, she went on...
Barbara Jean (Horner) Roberts
Barbara Jean (Horner) Roberts, 81, of Washington Court House, Ohio, formerly of Mantua, passed away September 26, 2023, at her home. Barbara was born March 05, 1942, in Ravenna, Ohio to Webster and Betty (Pennel) Horner. Following High School, she attended Kent State University, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree. Barbara had worked for nearly 16 years at Lima...
John D. Hyden of Garrettsville, OH
John D. Hyden, born April 24, 1934, passed into eternal life on December 28, 2022.A proud Marine/Navy Corpsman, John served on the U.S.S. Siboney, with the 6th Fleet in the Mediterranean, and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Navy Occupation Medal/Europe. On leaving the service, he obtained his bachelor’s degree while working for the B&O Railroad...
In Memoriam: James D. Carpenter of Garrettsville
James D. Carpenter, 86, of Garrettsville, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at his residence. He was born October 1, 1928 in Braxton County, WV to Floyd and Iva Lee (Howes) Carpenter. James married Elva on November 2, 1953. He proudly served in the United States Army. James was a member of the First Baptist Church of Garrettsville. ...
