Virginia B. Goodell
Virginia B. (née Black) Goodell passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025, at the age of 102. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank H. Goodell, daughter of Isaac Ray and Verda (Pierce) Black, and devoted mother to Keith (Anne), Jay (Barb), and Bruce (Sherry). She is survived by her siblings Gordon and Peg (Tilley) Black, and was...
Suzanne Dawn Miller Hunt
Suzanne Dawn Miller Hunt, age 92, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving daughter, Loreen Dawn Kaser, and step-daughter, Theresa Hunt, both of Bradenton. Born on March 30, 1933 in Jeromesville, Ohio, to the late Muriel Dawn Harper Miller and Roland Andrew Miller, Suzanne was a source of love and strength. Suzanne’s life...
Kenneth H. White
Kenneth “Kenny” H. White, 88, of Garrettsville, went home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 26, 1937, in Bedford, OH, to Harold and Louella White. He was an avid fisherman during his lifetime. Not only did Kenny enjoy fishing, but he taught his children, grandchildren, and...
Carl Palmer
Carl Palmer, 88, of Hiram, OH, passed away on the morning of November 29, 2025, surrounded by family members. He was born August 13,1937 in Key, OH, to the late Harry and Marthalea (Stokes) Palmer. Carl was a teacher in Garfield Heights, OH, until he retired. He was a proud 33rd degree Mason and just became eligible for his 60-year...
Frank J. Lesko
Frank J. Lesko, Sr., 89, of Nelson Twp., OH, passed away at the UH Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood, OH, on Sunday, November 23, 2025, of complications of lymphoma. He was born November 24, 1935, in Boston, OH, to the late Emery and Anna (Hricison) Lesko. Frank graduated from Twinsburg High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army...
Richard “Dick” R. Finney
Richard “Dick” R. Finney, 83, of Streetsboro, OH, formerly of Nelson Twp., OH, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. He was born on March 25, 1942, in Bedford, OH, to the late John and Hazel (nee Danielson) Finney. He was raised in Nelson Twp. and graduated from James A. Garfield High School. Dick proudly served in the U.S. Navy....
Edith Haines Sampson
Edith Haines Sampson, 95, of Champion, OH, passed away on November 21, 2025 at Windsor House at Champion surrounded by her family. She was born September 23, 1930 in Leavittsburg, OH, daughter of the late Melvin Otto and Vina Doll Haines. Edith graduated from Champion High School in 1948. She worked at the Warren Tribune Chronicle and later retired as a...
Marsha Loomis
Marsha Loomis, 78, lifelong resident of Garrettsville, OH, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025. She was the eldest child of Clyde and Dorothy (Moss) Loomis, born June 22, 1947, in Ravenna, OH. She was a proud graduate of James A. Garfield High School, belonging to the class of 1966. Marsha retired from a long career with ODOT. She was a...
Lars A. Peterson
Lars A. Peterson, 82, died Thursday, November 6, 2025, at The Kensington at Anna Maria, Aurora, OH. Born May 25, 1943, in Ware, Massachusetts, he was the son of Carl J. Peterson Jr. and Maxine (Fuller) Peterson. A long-time resident of Belchertown, MA., he also lived in Vermont and Florida before moving to Ohio in 2014. Lars was a proud...
William “Bill” Reynolds Kitelinger
William “Bill” Reynolds Kitelinger, 96, of Windham Township, Ohio, went home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 3, 2025. He was born on July 27, 1929, in Oil City, Pennsylvania, to the late William and Lydia (Reynolds) Kitelinger. On December 9, 1950, Bill married the love of his life, Shirley, with whom he shared 74 wonderful years until...
Judith “Judy” Eckman
Judith “Judy” Eckman (Leiendecker), 85, of Windham, OH, passed away on October 21, 2025, at UH Geauga Medical Center. She was born on October 30, 1939, at her family home on East Center Street in Windham, to the late Lloyd and Alice Leiendecker. Judy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William Eckman, and her sister, Betty Cooper. She is...
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...
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...
Mary Ann Brockett
Mary Ann Brockett, 92, of Garrettsville, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. She was born September 18, 1932, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Harold and Leota (nee Parks) Ross. She was raised in Columbus, Ohio and graduated from West High School. Mary Ann then went to university and graduated from Otterbein College with a degree in English...
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...
