Shirley Ann Matzek
Shirley Ann Matzek, of Hiram, passed away on September 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 6, 1935, and on June 6, 1954, she married the love of her life, Jack E. Matzek. Together, they shared many wonderful adventures, traveling the country in their motor home and spending winters in Florida. Shirley was a devoted wife,...
Wayne Edward Hall
On September 21, 2025, Wayne Edward Hall departed this life peacefully and entered the Gates of Heaven, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and strength. Wayne was born on March 20, 1936, in Revere, PA, the son of the late Earl Hall and Thelma (Riggar) Hall. He grew up in the Uniontown, PA, area, where he developed a strong...
Porter Xavier Lyons
Porter Xavier Lyons, a writer, poet, linguist, and game master, passed away on September 16, 2025, in Silver Spring, Maryland. Born on October 29, 1993, Porter’s life was filled with creativity and passion for literature and the arts. He graduated from the University of Dayton, where he was a resident assistant at Founders Hall (making it into the RA...
Jeffery “Todd” Phillips
Jeffery “Todd” Phillips, 58, of Windham Twp., Ohio, passed away on Friday, September 19th, 2025. He was born May 19th, 1967, in Warren, Ohio, to the late Clarence “Ray” and Phyllis (nee Holley) Phillips. He was a proud graduate of Windham High School and Maplewood Career Center where he studied electrical trades. Todd worked at Hexpol Compounding in Burton, Ohio...
Scott A. Moore
Scott A. Moore, 23, of Ravenna, OH, formerly of Garrettsville, OH, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025. He was born on August 28, 2002, along with his twin brother, Michael, in Akron, OH to Michael Moore and Jeanetta (nee Guffey) Burton. He was raised in Garrettsville and attended James A. Garfield High School. Scott went on to work as a...
Gary Foy
Gary Foy, age 75, passed away on September 6, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Gary was the devoted husband of Sharon Foy, with whom he shared 48 beautiful years of marriage. Together, they built a life full of love, laughter, and unwavering support. He was the proud father of Jenifer and Samantha (Mark), and the adoring grandfather...
John Hebb
John Maurie Hebb, 78 of Ravenna, formerly of Windham, Ohio, went home to the Lord on August 16th, 2025. He was born in Elkins, West Virginia to the late Reuben and Edith (Collette) Hebb on November 18th, 1946. As a youngster, John relocated to Windham, Ohio, where he was raised and resided for most of his adulthood. As he built...
Colletta R. Stanley
Colletta R. Stanley, 85, of Windham, OH, went home to her Lord and Savior Wednesday, July 9, 2025. She was born October 26, 1939, in Elkins, WV, to the late Ruben and Edith (nee Collett) Hebb. She was raised in Windham, and was a proud graduate of Windham High School, belonging to the class of 1957. Colletta met the love...
John “Dave” D. Finney
John “Dave” D. Finney, 70, of Nelson Twp., OH, went home to his Lord and Savior Thursday, August 28, 2025, after living with Parkinson’s Disease for over 16 years. He was born December 15, 1954, in Ravenna, OH, to the late John K. and Hazel (nee Danielson) Finney. He was a lifelong Nelson Twp. resident and was proud of the...
Dawn A. Nipuelio
Dawn A. Nipuelio, 65, of Garrettsville, OH, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born June 28, 1960, in Akron, OH, to the late Mike and Dawn (nee Cupler) Nipuelio. She grew up in Northeast OH. Dawn married Michael Elchert, and together they raised two daughters,...
Cairo Serenity Svonavec
Cairo Serenity Svonavec, 16, of Southington, OH, went to Jesus to be in Heaven August 17, 2025. The world became brighter when she was born April 21, 2009, in Ravenna, OH, to Joseph “Joe” and Jayme (Mitchell) Svonavec. She began her young life creating smiles and filling hearts with happiness and love. Cairo was always delighted with simple things, such...
Stanley Sheehan
Stanley Sheehan, 70, of Santa Fe TX, passed away at home in July. He was raised in Garrettsville, Ohio before settling in Santa Fe, TX after serving in the Army. Stan graduated from the University of Houston and worked in the construction industry most of his career. His passions included archeology and history, especially aerial warfair and for years...
Patricia A. Wilimczyk
Patricia A. Wilimczyk, 76, of Akron, OH, formerly of Garrettsville, OH, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 11, 2025. She was born March 8, 1949, in Warren, OH, to the late Frank and Geraldine (nee Heeter) Wilimczyk. She was raised in the Nelson-Garrettsville area and was a proud graduate of James A. Garfield High School. Patricia enjoyed spending time with...
Evelyne B. Tafel
Evelyne B. Tafel, age 95, passed away peacefully August 10th at her home in Aurora. Born December 25, 1929 in Maple Heights, she was the beloved wife of Robert F. Tafel for 62 years, residing in Hiram. She was the loving mother of Frederick Tafel and Jane (Michael) Smilanich (all deceased), and, along with her husband and children, was preceded...
Kathryn Naomi Brobst
Kathryn Naomi Brobst, 105, of Windham, OH passed away Monday, July 28, 2025, at her home. She was born August 12, 1919, in Akron, OH, the daughter of the late Theodore Amos and the late Minnie Minerva (Fausnight) Brumbaugh. Kathryn was a graduate of Braceville High School and was homemaker. She was a devout Christian and was always involved in the...
Michael J. Schustrich, Sr.
Michael “Mikey” J. Schustrich, Sr., 30, of Garrettsville, OH, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025. He was born December 28, 1994, in Chardon, OH, to Robert and Barbara (nee Sheppard) Schustrich, Jr. He was raised in Windham Twp., OH, and was a proud graduate of James A Garfield High School, belonging to the class of 2013. Mike was an...
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...
Patricia A. Yon
Patricia A. “Patty” Yon, 43, of Kent, passed away Tuesday July 29, 2025 at the UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, Ohio. She was born January 15, 1982 in Green County, PA to David M. and Betty J. (Bella) Yon. Patty has lived in Kent the past 18 years and was formerly from Garrettsville, where she was a graduate...
Louis Koleszar
Louis Koleszar, 97 years old, of Nelson Township, passed away peacefully from natural causes at home on Wednesday July 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 11, 1928, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, to Helen Tokar, of Leisnring, Pennsylvania, and Lajos Koleszar of Kaponya, Hungary. Louis retired from Plant 14, Packard Electric, as a Tool and Die...
Annie E. Hannan Quiggle
Annie E. Hannan Quiggle, age 61, passed away on Monday, May 19th at 2 pm. Annie was born on January 29, 1964. Annie is survived by her children, Jennifer, Katie, Sami, Bella and Raymond. She is also survived by her grandson Jacob Lee and her close friend Samantha. Annie’s children were her pride and joy. She especially loved spending time with...
George C. Berthold
George C. Berthold, 84, a devoted son, sibling, husband, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in the comfort of his home in Garrettsville, OH, after stoically enduring Parkinson’s Disease. He was born on September 8, 1940, the second oldest child of nine siblings born to Oliver and Evelyn Berthold of Elyria, OH. George dedicated his life’s work...
Robert Edward Evans
Robert Edward Evans, age 91 of Freedom Township, passed away July 17, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born January 20, 1934, in Wayland, Ohio, to parents John Reese and Hilda Marie (Philipp) Evans. Robert graduated from Freedom High School in 1951, the final graduating class from Freedom High School. He then proudly served his country...
Robert “Bob” J. Moss
Robert “Bob” J. Moss, 71, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 23, 1954, in Braxton Co., WV, to the late Harl and Lois Moss. He was also known as “Bob” or “Mossman”, and lived a life of dedication, heroism, and heart—a man who...
Debbie “Deb” Luzicka
Debbie "Deb" Luzicka passed away Tuesday July 15th at UH Portage, she was born January 14th 1960, she was 65 years old. She was preceded in death by her daughter Jennifer and her brother Randy Ellison She lovingly left behind her husband John, her daughter Holly and her two grand daughters Andrea and Samantha, Burnell and Linda Ellison as well as...
Cecil “Jim” James Moore
Cecil “Jim” James Moore, born September 27, 1942, in Belington, W.V., to the late Lloyd and Leora (Shahan) Moore. He passed on to be with His Lord and Savior on a beautiful Sunday morning, July 13, 2025. He left this world in the comfort of his home with his wife, Patricia A. Moore (McPherson), one month and day before...
Colletta R. Stanley
Colletta R. Stanley, 85, of Windham, OH, went home to her Lord and Savior Wednesday, July 9, 2025. She was born October 26, 1939, in Elkins, WV, to the late Ruben and Edith (nee Collett) Hebb. She was raised in Windham, and was a proud graduate of Windham High School, belonging to the class of 1957. Colletta met the love of...
Patricia “Patty” Campbell
Patricia "Patty" Campbell, 65, of Ravenna, Oh passed away unexpectantly on Friday July 4th, 2025. Patty was born March 13, 1960 in Warren, Ohio to Roslynn Campbell (Zielke) and the late Wilbert Campbell and raised in Garrettsville, Ohio. Patty was a 1978 Valedictorian graduate of James A. Garfield HS and attended Hiram College. Patty had several careers including, a Police...
Steve E. Simon
Steve E. Simon, 68, of Southington, OH, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025. He was born in Cleveland, OH on August 7, 1956, to the late Ernest and Joan (nee Yankowski) Simon. He retired after 24 dedicated years at Johnsonite in Chagrin Falls, OH, where Steve was known for his strong work ethic, which he also gave to the Brotherhood...
Kristy Lee McClanahan
Kristy Lee McClanahan, 71, of Shalersville Twp., OH, peacefully passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025. She was born October 2, 1953, in Spokane, WA, to the late Charles and EmmaJean (nee Manskey) McClanahan. She was raised in Spokane, WA, and graduated from University High School in Spokane Valley, WA in 1972. Kristy worked various jobs throughout her life but her...
Gilbert B. Krohn
Gilbert “Gil” B. Krohn, 76, of Freedom Twp., OH, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025. Gil was born February 16, 1949, in Cleveland OH to the late Theodore and Leone (nee Seeley) Krohn and was raised in Mantua OH. Gil was a 1967 graduate of Crestwood HS and a retiree from both Ohio Bell Telephone Co. and Kent State University....