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...
James “Jim” H. Bloom
James “Jim” H. Bloom, 47, of Garrettsville, OH, was sadly taken from those who loved him; he suffered a severe heart attack and tragically experienced major brain damage, which ultimately caused his passing. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends. Jim enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with the ones he loved. He would always go out of...
Mary Kathleen “Kathy” Kearney of Garrettsville, OH
Mary Kathleen “Kathy” Kearney, 69, of Garrettsville, was called to her eternal resting place on June 26, 2017 surrounded by her family. She entered this world on August 13, 1947 in Lakewood, Oh, born to Faber and Mary (Gall) Kearney. She was the oldest of 6 and is survived by her siblings, Patricia (Richard) Strainer, Janet Kearney, Rusty (Darlene) Kearney,...
Linda Simera of Asheboro, NC
Linda Simera, 62, of Asheboro, NC, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023, with her loving husband by her side. She was born July 29, 1960, in Youngstown, OH, to the late Raymond and Betty Gettings. She was a lifelong Ohioan until she and her husband, Brian, decided to head to warmer weather in NC. Linda was proud to have worked...
Charmanie L. Upole of Warren, OH
Our dear sister Cherie went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 31, 2018 at her home in Warren, OH. She was born to Richard and Constance Kramer on August 23, 1958. A graduate of Windham High School in 1971, she attended Hiram College and Youngstown University for social work. She had a great faith in God, quick...
Jeanne Marie Nemeth of Euclid, OH
Jeanne Marie Nemeth (nee Fickes) died 12/24/2021, the very day after she celebrated her 95th birthday. Born in Steubenville, OH on 12/23/1926 she was the firstborn of four children of Herbert Gray Fickes & Mary Maud Fickes (nee Holroyd). The family’s children, all deceased, were Jeanne, Elizabeth, Herbert K., and Frank. She spent most of her growing years in...
Lois A. Warat of Garrettsville, OH
Lois A. Warat, 62, of Garrettsville, went home to our Lord on Thursday January 12, 2016 at University Hospital Portage Medical Center. On August 6, 1954 in Warren, Allen J. and Frances Bancroft Newcomb welcomed the birth of their daughter Lois. She was a 1972 graduate of James A. Garfield High School. Lois was a member of the Newton Falls...
Jacqueline Swanda of Hiram, OH
Jacqueline “Jacie” (nee: Bennett) Swanda, age 94, passed away March 14, 2023, at her home in Hiram, Ohio surrounded by her loving family. Jacie was born on January 27, 1929 in Hiram, Ohio to Gerald E. and Mildred (Leach) Bennett. Jacie was a lifelong resident of Hiram. She was a member of Hiram Christian Church, a dedicated teacher of 22...
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...
In Memoriam: Ronald H. Surgeon of Troy Township
Ronald H. Surgeon, Sr., 82 years of age, passed away Thursday February 26, 2015 at University Hospitals-Geauga Regional Medical Center in Clairdon Township, Ohio. Born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania on June 3, 1932, he was the son of the late Howard and Margaret (Schmitz ) Surgeon. A resident of Troy Township the past 12 years, he formerly resided in the...
In Memorium: A Tribute to Eric T. Moser
Last Fall, the world lost one of our most kind, genuine, and intelligent people. To know Eric Moser was to love him. Since that dark October day, many beautiful thoughts and memories have been shared about Eric. This tribute will not be the most eloquent. Eric is precisely the person I would have called upon to help me...
James W. Kerr of Garrettsville, OH
James W. “Jim” Kerr, 101, of Garrettsville, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022, to be reunited again with his dear wife, Goldie. He was born October 13, 1920, in Cadiz, OH, to the late Wesley and Susan (nee Perry) Kerr. He was a U.S. Air Corps WWII veteran, who was enlisted 1942-1945, and was a Staff Sergeant with the...
Edward J. Hrobak of Garrettsville, OH
Edward J. Hrobak, 87, of Garrettsville, gained his heavenly reward on Wednesday September 12th 2018. He was born November 3, 1930 in Nelson, Ohio to Mike and Mary (Soltis) Hrobak. Ed married the love of his life, Dorothy Rose (Porada) Hrobak, on July 7, 1956. Ed (affectionately known as Uncle Eddy to everyone) was a self-employed truck driver for 45...
Shirley Mae 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...
Clinton L. Steerman of Garrettsville, OH
Clinton L. Steerman age 86 of Garrettsville went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Monday Oct. 31, 2022 at his residence. He was born on Aug. 2, 1936 in Junior, WV the son of the late Brewer B. Steerman and Clara Neva (Regester) Steerman. Clinton married Gladys L. Burkhart on Oct. 16, 1958 and they have enjoyed...
Vincent “Vince” Shahan of Ravenna, OH
Vincent “Vince” Shahan, 56, of Ravenna, passed away on February 14, 2017. He was born on November 24, 1960 in Ravenna, Ohio to Robert and Rebecca (Dietrich) Shahan. He loved football, baseball and basketball. Vince enjoyed waterfowl and collected decoys. He always called to check on his mom and family. Vince is survived by...
Paul J. Lucas
Paul J. Lucas, 61, of Freedom Twp., passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. He was born March 8, 1962, in Ravenna, to the late Homer and Mary (Felton) Lucas, Sr. He worked at Little Tikes and Step 2 for many years. Paul had a good heart; he loved his family and was especially close to his sister, Cathy. Paul...
Dennis Neil Reynolds of Sagamore Hills, OH
Dennis Neil Reynolds, 76, of Sagamore Hills, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022, at his home. He was born on August 11, 1946, in Ravenna, to the late Harold and Hanna (nee Rahz) Reynolds.He graduated from James A. Garfield, belonging to the class of 1965, before enlisting in the National Guard. Dennis managed several properties in the Cleveland...
Gary L. Curkendall of Garrettsville, OH
Gary L. Curkendall, 68, of Garrettsville, passed away on January 1, 2022, at his home after a battle with cancer. He was born in Akron on September 21, 1953, to the late Arthur and Mary Lou (nee Schweitzer) Curkendall. He is survived by his daughters, Crys Draconi and Shannon (Jeremy) Dieringer; grandchildren, Zachary Fitzgerald, Katie Fitzgerald, and Nicolette Hummel, and...
Lowella T. Skiles of Windham, OH
Lowella T. Skiles, 78, of Windham, went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 18, 2022. She was born on August 2, 1944, in Charleston, WV, to the late James and Mary (nee Smith) Jones. She enjoyed reading, quilting, crocheting, painting, cooking and spending time with family. Lou really enjoyed cake decorating after attending the Cleveland Cake Decorating...
Clifford Clarence Gibbons
Clifford Clarence Gibbons, 91, of Wedowee, AL, (formerly of Berryville, VA) went home to be with the Lord Friday, March 29, 2024. Cliff was born October 5, 1932, in Palmyra, Ohio, the son of the late Isaac Perry Gibbons and Zora Mae Carnes Gibbons of Warren, Ohio. Cliff served in the US Air Force as a Teletype Operator, then most of...
Ronald A. Rabatin, 77, of Nelson Twp., OH
Ronald A. Rabatin 77 years of age passed away January 16, 2019 at Longmeadow Care Center. Ron was born to the late Andy and Wilma Rabatin on September 18, 1941. He was a lifetime Nelson Township resident. In his youth he enjoyed hunting fishing and tinkering with anything that had a motor. He was a crane operator for Penn Glass...
Bridget L. Rogers, 56, of Windham, OH
Bridget L. Rogers, 56, of Windham, passed away on Saturday October 20, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 27, 1962 in Youngstown Ohio to Charles and Sarah (Walsh) Deemer. Bridget adored her family. Spending time with her grandkids, being in her garden, and cooking brought her great joy. Her sense of humor will be missed. She will...
William D. Hecky of Garrettsville, OH
William D. “Bill” Hecky, 91, of Garrettsville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 2, 2023. He was born in Akron on March 21, 1931, to the late Henry and Rose Hecky, Sr. He graduated at Garrettsville High School in Garrettsville, then attended the Ohio State University and Hiram College, studying Animal Husbandry. Bill worked for his...
Leone “Grandma” Burrows of Mantua, OH
Leone “Grandma” Burrows, 100, of Mantua, Ohio and formerly of Grantsville, WV. She passed peacefully with family members at her side and joined the blessed angels from up above on June 28, 2018. She was the beloved daughter of Trevie and Elizabeth Kelley of Five Forks, WV. She was the wife of Dorthy K. Burrows and had three brothers, Haven, Holly...
Lila Mae Barker of Macedonia, OH
Lila Mae Barker, 91, of Macedonia, passed away on November 24, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was born on September 3, 1924 to Howard and Maude (Simmons) Mace in Elkins, West Virginia. Lila married the love of her life, Glen, on May 3, 1952. Lila was a former police dispatcher in Windham, Ohio for many years. She enjoyed...
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...
Rosie DeWitt of Salem, OH
Rosalie H. DeWitt, 87, of Salem, formerly of Garrettsville, went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 17, 2023. She was born March 4, 1936, in Gilmer County, WV, to the late Ray and Hailey (Miller) Brady. She was an excellent hair dresser and former owner of The Golden Mirror Salon in Garrettsville and J + R Auto...
Maxine McCumber of Windham, OH
Maxine McCumber, 89, of Windham, passed away on Sunday April 7, 2019 with her loving family at her side. She was born June 28, 1929 in Calhoun County, West Virginia to Peter and Mary (Metz) Helmick. She loved to go camping, travel and work in her garden. Her favorite pasttime was spending time with her family, which...
Kenneth L. Motz
Kenneth L. Motz, 71, of Rootstown, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Akron General Medical Center. He was a graduate of Hiram College, and taught mathematics at Streetsboro High School for 35 years. Ken was a member of St. Ambrose Knights of Columbus, Council #11801, as well as the St. Pious Assembly, 4th degree, #834. He was...
