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Obituaries / Memorials in The Villager
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Donald Edward Clark

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. 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

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

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....

Lawrence R. Sterpka, Jr.

Lawrence “Larry” R. Sterpka, Jr., 76, of Brimfield, OH, passed Sunday, June 15, 2025. He was born March 3, 1949, in Cleveland, OH, to the late Lawrence and Mary (nee Kralik) Sterpka, Sr. He was raised in Windham, OH, and was a proud graduate of Windham High School, where he met the love of his life, Betty Andrews. Larry served...

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...

Cynthia “Cindy” H. Hoskins 

Cindy passed away on June 7, 2025 at her home. Cindy was a very well know substitute teacher at Garfield, Crestwood, Windham, Ravenna and St. Joseph’s school in Mantua. She spent many years touching the so many students’ lives. She was stern but her love was unconditional. She was always eager to help grade papers and step in where ever...

Diana L. George

Diana L. George, 70, of Garrettsville, OH, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025. She was born June 18, 1954, in Petersburg, WV, to the late Edwin and Eileen Meloy. Diana worked as a trucker, alongside her loving husband, Paul, for many years until his health prevented them from driving any longer. She also worked at her Father’s insurance agency, Meloy...

Frances Kay Ridenbaugh

Frances “Franki” or “Fran” Kay Ridenbaugh, 69, of Windham, OH, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. She was born March 15, 1956, in Ravenna, OH, to the late Harold and Virginia (nee Hatchett) Appleton. Her family moved to Windham, where she met Richard, who was her high school sweetheart and later became her husband. Their family grew to...

Rolan L. McCumbers

Rolan L. McCumbers, 84, of Garrettsville, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025. He was born February 6, 1941, in Shock, WV, to the late Russell and Nellie (nee Workman) McCumbers. He moved to Ohio as a boy and grew to enter the United States Army. Rolan went on to work multiple jobs at General Motors in Lordstown, OH, until retiring...

Jessica Marie Duvall

Jessica Marie Duvall (nee: Wojciak) was taken to be with her Lord on May 17th, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 12th, 1981 to her mother Elizabeth Laning (nee: Wojciak). Jessica graduated from James A. Garfield School in Garrettsville, Ohio in 2000, where she had a passion for academics and was Valedictorian of...

Leslie Dale Kiser

Leslie Dale Kiser, 70, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home on May 22, 2025, surrounded by his family.  Born April 8, 1955, in Richmond W. VA., Les was a long-time resident of Windham, Ohio for over 66 years and chose to raise his family in the community.  He was the son of the...

Cynthia E. Morgan

Cynthia “Cindy” E. Morgan, 80, of Garrettsville, OH, peacefully passed with her family by her side on Saturday, May 10, 2025. She was born May 14, 1944, in Akron, OH, to the late Sheridan and Margaret (nee Stone) Morgan. She was raised in Twinsburg, OH, and was a graduate of Chamberlain High School, belonging to the class of 1962. Cindy...

Jerry M. Tacy

Jerry M. Tacy, 85, of Southington, OH, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025. He was born July 23, 1939, in Harding, WV, to the late Mack and Lillian (nee Pingley) Tacy. He was raised in Windham, OH, and was a proud graduate of Windham High School, belonging to the class of 1957. Jerry met his future wife, Judy Shaffer, and...

Yvonne Marie Hahn

Yvonne Marie (Mick) Hahn, 90, of Nelson Twp., OH, passed away peacefully with her loving family beside her on Sunday, May 18, 2025. She was born on January 3, 1935, in Richland Center, WI, to the late Bernard and Ida Mick. She, and her brother, Gerald, were raised on a dairy farm in WI. Gerald and Willard “Bill” Hahn were...

Alfred Mathew

Alfred Mathew, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully in the arms of his beloved wife Deb Mathews on May 9, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on July 25, 1949, in Warren, Ohio. He battled pancreatic cancer for the past 7 months. Alfred spent his early years in Warren, Ohio and raised his family...

Warren Clyde McPherson

Warren “Warney” Clyde McPherson, 74, of Windham, OH, passed comfortably and peacefully at this home on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, surrounded by family. He was born July 7, 1950, in Confluence, PA, to the late Lloyd “Mac” and Betty (Lytle) McPherson. He was raised in Windham and spent most of his life there. Warren held various jobs, which included, working...

Linda Stark Davies

Linda Stark Davies (nee Shaw) transitioned to her heavenly home on September 7, 2024 at approximately 12:30 in the afternoon in Ravenna, Ohio. Born August 5, 1943, Linda was a dedicated mother, beloved grandmother, and stalwart friend. She is survived by her four devoted children Wayne Stark, David Stark, Courtney Vail, and Michael Stark; by her siblings Susan Palmer,...

Harold G. Metheny, Jr.

Harold G. Metheny, Jr., 87, of Windham, OH, went home to his Lord and Savior Saturday, May 3, 2025. He was born January 12, 1938, in Uniontown, PA, to the late Harold and Margaret “Ellie” (nee Fosbrink) Metheny, Sr. He was raised in Uniontown, PA, and moved with his wife and family to Ohio around 1965. Harold worked as a...

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...

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