Jeanne Armitage of Garrettsville, OH
On February 12, 1927 Jeanne Armitage began what would be the wonderful and fulfilling journey of her life. Jeanne was born in Rootstown, Ohio. She is predeceased by her parents Elsie (Bissell) and Roy Armitage and two brothers Willard and Russell. Jeanne graduated from Kent State University in 1949 with a degree in Physical Education. This was the perfect field...
Thomas E. Bosma, 73, of Hiram, OH
Thomas E. Bosma, 73 years of age, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday October 23, 2018 at his residence. Tom was born on August 20, 1945 in Nelson Township, Ohio the son of the late Wybe and Gerda (Visser) Bosma. A lifetime Portage County resident, he grew up in Nelson Township, and was a graduate of James A. Garfield High School....
Joyce Lee Ratcliff of Burton
Joyce Lee Ratcliff, 92, of Burton, went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 10, 2023. She was born July 15, 1930, in Buckhannon, WV, to the late Kenneth and Irene (Heff) Martz. She was a loving woman who adored her cats, her pet squirrel, her family and friends, and everyone that she met. Joyce was a gift...
Theresa Ann “Dolly” Thompson of Brunswick, OH
Theresa Ann “Dolly” Thompson passed away at the age of 94 on April 19. 2017 in Brunswick, OH due to natural causes. She was just two days from her 95th birthday. Dolly was born on April 21, 1922, in Windham, OH to Lewis and Anna Justin. She grew up with one sister, Lois, who preceded her in death. She graduated...
Don Carley, Jr. of Garrettville, OH
Don Carley, Jr., 73, veteran of the Vietnam War and longtime resident of Garrettsville, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. He was born April 2, 1949, in Providence, RI, to the late Don Carley, Sr. and Charlotte Dickerson (nee Stump). He was raised in Bainbridge, and he always had fond memories of Lake Lucerne. Don then enlisted in the...
Maxwell Dennis May of Windham
Maxwell (Max) Dennis May, 18, of Windham, Ohio, peacefully passed away on June 6, 2023 after living with a glioblastoma for the past three years. Born to Mike and Stephanie May on July 10, 2004, Max began his love for athletics early with swim lessons and T-ball. Throughout his early years, he participated in baseball, basketball and football. Although basketball...
Stephen L. McCoy of Garrettsville, OH
Stephen L. McCoy, 65, of Garrettsville passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023. He was born February 12, 1958, in Logan, West Virginia to his mother, Barbara McCoy Robinson. He was a student at James A. Garfield High School. Steve was a talented sketcher and made many beautiful drawings. He was a notorious jokester and always had an ornery smile...
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,...
Patsy I. Sharp of Garrettsville, OH
Patsy I. Sharp, 81, of Garrettsville, passed away on Saturday February 10, 2018 at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 20, 1937 in Wichita, Kansas to William and Ester (nee Linebach) Banks. She was a proud member of the Eastern Star, American Legion Post #694 and the VFW. Patsy was also a member of the Civil...
Darrell Wayne Kirkwood, Sr
Darrell Wayne Kirkwood, Sr., 59, of Garrettsville, Ohio formerly of Warren, Ohio passed away peacefully and climbed his stairway to heaven, while holding his daughter’s hand, on Monday, April 29, 2024. Darrell was a beloved father of two children, Darrell Wayne Kirkwood Jr. and Mariah Eileen Kandel both of Garrettsville, Ohio, and a loving grandfather to Bentley M.W. Reedy and...
Lori Zerucha of Garrettsville, OH
Lori Zerucha, 54, of Garrettsville, beloved Wife and Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on May 10, 2017. She entered this world on March 12, 1963 in Cleveland, OH, born to Samuel and Janice Griffith. She is survived by her husband Mark Zerucha; children Jason Lewicki, Mark Zerucha, Jr. and Kristal Zerucha; grandchildren, Robby Griffith, Kaleb Lewicki, Camron...
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...
Donald F. Baxter, Jr.
Donald F. Baxter, Jr. of Aurora, Oh., died peacefully in his sleep on May 18 in Summa Hospice after succumbing to injuries from a car accident. His family was blessed to spend the last weeks of his life by his side. He was 81. Don was born on June 22, 1942 in Niagara Falls, N.Y., the eldest son of the...
Gloria Ann Mulhern of Windham, OH
Gloria Ann Mulhern, 79, beloved wife to Willis Mulhern, was called to her eternal resting place on April 15, 2017 after an extended battle with COPD. She entered this world on July 2, 1937 in Pittsburgh, PA, born to Howard and Kitty Nix. She is survived by her husband Willis and five children; Michael, Patrick (Cheryl), Dennis (Jennifer), Timothy...
Kenneth Pollard of Garrettsville, OH
Kenneth Pollard of Garrettsville passed away January 30, 2008 at Woodlands in Ravenna. Ken was born May 15, 1940 in Boston Village, Ohio. He is survived by his brother Tom Pollard, and wife, Georgia Turner Pollard. Ken was a long time resident of Garrettsville. He met his wife in 2003 at the Garrettsville McDonald’s, where they both worked, Ken...
William Eckman of Windham, OH
William L. “Bill” Eckman, 88, of Windham, joined his Lord and Savior on Monday, May 1, 2023. He was born in Youngstown on May 7, 1934, to the late Ruth (nee Stone) Eckman and James Eckman, and he was raised by both as well as James’ wife, the late Georgia (nee Lookabaugh) Eckman, who was a bonus mother to...
Robert E. Booth of Garrettsville, OH
Robert E. “Bob” Booth, 72, of Garrettsville, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 27, 2022. He was born in San Francisco, CA, on February 7, 1949, to the late Edwin and Ruth (nee Brady) Booth.He was a very proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, and he served in the Vietnam war. He received the National Defense...
In Memory of Eric David Faber
Eric David Faber, 51 years of age of Garrettsville, passed away Tuesday January 20, 2015 at his residence. Eric was born on November 20, 1963 in Carbondale, Illinois, the son of Robert J. and Dorothy E. (Armour) Faber. A resident of Garrettsville the past 18 years, Eric had been employed at Silver Creek Organic Farms in Hiram the past 20 years where he took great pride in working with the horticultural aspect of the operation.
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...
Ronald J. Simsa, Sr. of Hiram Twp.
Ronald J. Simsa, Sr., 84, of Hiram Twp., passed away Monday, August 21, 2023. He was born May 1, 1939, in Cleveland, to the late Frank and Mary (Senold) Simsa. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. Ron retired after 45 years of service as an Engineer at Johnson Plastics. He enjoyed being with his grandchildren, fishing, and...
Robert G. Smith of Garrettsville, OH
Robert G. Smith, 85, of Garrettsville, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022. He was born August 16, 1937, in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Pearl and Esther (nee Bobst) Smith. He was a proud member of Masonic Lodge #246 in Garrettsville. He enjoyed traveling with his wife, family & friends. He enjoyed the National Parks and everything they have...
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...
Jeffrey Charles Helmling
”In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” Jeffrey Charles Helmling, 54, passed away at the Justin T. Rogers Hospice Center on February 18, 2024 surrounded by family. He was born on October 30, 1969 to Charles and Carolyn (Morrison) Helmling. He grew up in Rootstown and attended school, graduating...
Joseph Koharchik
Joseph Koharchik, age 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 22, 2024, and is now reunited with his beloved wife Sandy in heaven. Born on March 15, 1939, in Windber, PA, Joe was one of eight children of Michael and Mary Koharchik. On February 27, 1965, Joe married the love of his life, Sandy. Together, they built a beautiful life,...
Charles H. “Chip” Sorrick III of Freedom Twp., OH
Charles H. “Chip” Sorrick III, 81, of Freedom Twp, OH passed away Thursday morning June 2nd, 2022 at UH-Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, OH. He was born in Akron, OH on January 30th, 1941 to the late Charles H. and Ethel (Miller) Sorrick II. He was a 1959 graduate of Kent State High School. Charles enjoyed woodworking and being a...
David E. Van Oss
David E. Van Oss, 35 of Garrettsville, OH joined the Lord with his wife by his side Wednesday the 24th of May, in their home, son to Lauraine VanOss and the late Jerome Van Oss He was a graduate of James A. Garfield High and the Nuclear A school (enlisted), and he then Medically retired from the Navy. He truly...
Brandon R. Bailey of Windham Twp
Brandon R. Bailey, 43, of Windham Twp., formerly of Garrettsville, passed away suddenly Saturday, August 26, 2023. He was born in Ravenna on March 5, 1980, to Kevin and Debra (Seibert) Bailey. He was a graduate of James A. Garfield High School. A country boy at heart, Brandon was a proud CDL truck driver for Northeast Express Services, Inc. in...
Alayna Renee Bretsik of Newton Township, OH
Alayna Renee Bretsik, age 3 of Newton Twp laid down her sword against the fight of Neuroblastoma on Wednesday morning, April 29, 2020 at her home. She passed away peacefully in the arms of her mother and father. She was born on Oct. 24, 2016 in Warren, OH the daughter of Justin James Bretsik and Lyndsay Marie Fife. Alayna...
Joe E. Lutz of Windham, OH
Joe E. Lutz, 76, of Windham, passed away on Tuesday December 7, 2021. He was born in Parkersburg, W.V. on September 29, 1945, to the late John and Lottie (Campbell) Lutz.Joe was a lifelong resident of Windham, Ohio. He was an active member in the community, taking position on the town council and running for Mayor. He graduated from Windham...
Patricia J. Gagnon
Patricia J. Gagnon, 78, of Garrettsville, OH, passed away with her devoted husband by her side on Monday, August 26, 2024. She was born August 12, 1946, in Akron, OH, to the late Norman and Helen (nee Farris) Dunbar. She will forever be known by her husband and her family as one of the best people in their lives. Pat...
