Evelyn Jeanette Rinearson-Kent of Mansfield, OH
Evelyn Jeanette Rinearson-Kent (nee Cooper), age 99, of Mansfield, passed away on September 30, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 23, 1920 in Akron, OH to Arthur Victor Cooper (from England) and Bertha Fay (Ayers) Cooper, from Pasadena, California. She graduated from Garrettsville School System in 1938 and went on to graduate from St Lukes...
Judith A. Babyak of Newton Falls, OH
Judith A. Babyak, age 73 of Newton Falls passed away peacefully with family by her side on Monday, January 9, 2017. She was born on October 29, 1943, in Warren, Ohio, the daughter of the late Robert D. DeForest & Doris Anita (Clark) DeForest. Judith was raised on a farm in Braceville with her parents and sister Nancy, along with...
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.
In Memory of Clarence M. Moore of Hiram, OH
Clarence M. Moore, 91, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, January 29, 2015. He was born and raised on the family farm in Hiram, Ohio. The farm was originally settled by Benjamin Hinkley Moore in 1813. He was the son of Frank and Ruth (Messenger) Moore, and was a member of the Hiram Christian Church. While in high school,...
Rose Marie Wilkinson of Garrettsville, OH
Rose Marie Wilkinson, 81, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother went to heaven on Sunday, May 24, 2020, following complications from a recent stroke. She was born sixth of seven children on October 5, 1938, to Hungarian immigrants William and Elizabeth Toth and was raised on their small suburban farm in Girard, Ohio. Along with tending their...
Evelyn Marie Perry, 79, of Windham, OH
Evelyn Marie Perry, 79, of Windham, passed away on Saturday February 23, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Cleveland Ohio to Herman and Martha (Bluementhal) Fiedler on January 23, 1940. She was a member of St. Thomas Lutheran Church in Streetsboro. Eve loved gambling and going to casinos with her husband. Eve will be missed by her...
Dennis R. Mathy of Kinsman, OH
The world has lost a hero. Dennis R. Mathy, 71, of Kinsman, formerly of Garrettsville, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at home surrounded by his loving family after a battle with lung cancer, caused by Agent Orange while he was in the military. He was born December 19, 1948, in Ravenna, Ohio to Kenneth and Mildred (Harris) Stafford. Denny...
Sandra Lynn Klepper Lilly of Arnoldsburg, WV
It is with great sadness that the family of Sandra Lynn Klepper Lilly, 48, of Arnoldsburg, WV, announce that she has lost her battle with cancer at her home on Monday, June 4, 2018. She was born November 27, 1969 in Ravenna, Ohio. She was a daughter of the late Gary and Caroline Mackey Klepper. She is survived by her daughter,...
Alan McLeish Donley of Hiram
Alan McLeish Donley was born January 21, 1937 in Cleveland, Ohio, the third child of Donald McLeish Donley and Alice Reeve Gwendolyn Skidmore (Gwen) Donley, Al grew up in Cleveland Heights, Ohio and graduated from Hiram College, majoring in math and physics. He met his future wife, Carol Cram, at a church dance in the basement of St. Paul’s Episcopal...
Dorothy Naomi Walker of Wellington, OH
Dorothy Naomi Walker, 100 ½, of Wellington Township, Ohio, quietly, but contentedly passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at her Walnut Valley Farm home, where she lived and made countless memories for almost 75 years. Born on May 21, 1920 in Pittsfield Township, Ohio, she was one of six siblings. She would go on to live a full...
Gary Steven Spencer of Ravenna, OH
Gary Steven Spencer, 78, of Ravenna, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023. He was born September 20, 1944, in Ravenna, to the late Parley and Esther (Dudash) Spencer. He was a proud graduate of Windham High School. Gary worked at Swagelok for many years before moving on and eventually retiring. He enjoyed going to classic car shows, watching westerns, listening...
Mervin Gene Campbell of Windham, OH
Mervin Gene Campbell, 67, of Windham, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at his residence. He was born on January 4, 1953 in Minden, West Virginia to William and Alma (Reed) Campbell. He proudly served his country as a United States Marine and was a member of the Windham American Legion Post #674. Gene loved sports and was a...
William Ruffing of Garrettsville, OH
William Ruffing, 82, of Garrettsville, joined his Lord and Savior as he passed peacefully at home Friday, May 7th, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 20, 1939 in Garrettsville to Herman and Leeta (nee Wright) Ruffing. Living to the age of 82 his life was filled with the work of his hands that he loved, farming...
Donald G. Havener of Hiram, OH
Donald G. Havener, born March 23, 1939 in Somerset County , Pennsylvania, the son of the late Clarence G. and Betty (Snyder) Havener. While Don was in elementary school the family moved to Ohio. After a brief stay in Cleveland, they became part of the Crestwood Local School District when Don was in the 7th grade; Don- then known as...
Betty Zarza of Sagamore Hills, OH
Our dear sister Betty quietly slipped into eternal rest on December 14, 2018. She was born in West Virginia on October 23, 1941. Betty was the middle daughter of seven children born to Glen and Wanda (Mace) Duffield. She moved to Ohio with her family in 1953, where she continued her education and graduated from James A. Garfield...
Edith M. Nevinski of Braceville, OH
Edith M. Nevinski age 94 of Braceville passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday morning June 13, 2021 with her loving family by her side. She was born on Sept. 8, 1926 in Braceville, OH the daughter of the late James R. Farr and Bertha E. (Brobst) Farr. Edith married the love of her life, John Joseph Nevinski...
Local Community Experiences Loss
Garrettsville - The Garrettsville community was saddened by the recent loss Dale Gillespie, owner of the Save 4 Store, who passed unexpectedly at his home on July 17th. According to Pam Kelley, who worked with Dale for 38 years at the Save 4 Store, Dale was, “very generous to the community, and tried to help everyone who asked.” Kelley...
Howard Robert “Smitty” “Howie” Smith of Mantua, OH
Howard Robert “Smitty” “Howie” Smith, 79, of Mantua, passed away peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior on January 23, 2018, surrounded by his loving and devoted family. He was born on April 25, 1938 in Cleveland, Ohio to Austin and Marcella (Wilhelm) Smith. Howie married the love of his life, Carolee Jean Gibson, on April 15,...
Joe Malmisur, 89, of Youngstown, OH
Joseph F. Malmisur, 89, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018, at home after a long and illustrious life. On March 13, 1929, through good fortune he was born into the family of Joseph D. and Rose (Creigo) Malmisur who instilled the most important tenents of success and happiness: loyalty to family and friends and the importance of education...
Kelliann S. Trudick of Garrettsville
Kelliann S. Trudick, 57, of Garrettsville, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, August 12, 2023. She was born August 9, 1966, in Cleveland, to the late Anthony “Tony” Balski and Margaret “Peggy” (Ehrley) Rhodes. She was a woman of faith, who was lovingly known as the “Church Lady” in certain circles. Kelliann was full of life and spirit,...
Kathleen (Kathie) Thrasher Foster of Lancaster, OH
Kathleen (Kathie) Thrasher Foster, daughter of the late Dutton and Velma Thrasher of Hiram, Ohio, joined God’s heavenly choir on July 6, 2017 at the Pickering House. Though God has gained an amazing alto, her story continues on through her husband of 45 years, Charlie; her children, Wendy Hart (Kevin), Vicky Eggleston (Bryan) and Brian Foster; sisters, Pat Both...
Joseph Eugene Branch of Newton Falls, OH
Joseph Eugene Branch, 67, of Newton Falls, passed away on August 20, 2019. He was born on November 6, 1951, in Greenville, PA to Robert E. Branch and JoAnn Grate. He enjoyed woodworking, traveling, bowling, fishing, fellowship with family and friends. Joseph is survived by his partner, Margaret Keach for 16 years; mother, JoAnn Grate; children, Tracie Allen, Brian Peck, Robin...
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...
Roger A. Norton of Garrettsville, OH
Roger A. Norton, 70, of Garrettsville, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2018. He was born on May 23, 1948 in Woburn, Massachusetts to Kenneth and Marie (Berwick) Norton. Roger married the love of his life, Elsie (Poole) Norton, on November 23, 1971. He was a police officer, teacher and a preacher. Roger was a police officer in Garrettsville and...
Paul E. Dickey of Warren
Paul E. Dickey, 52 of Warren, Ohio passed away suddenly in his home on September 26, 2023. Paul was born January 6, 1971 in Ravenna, Ohio. Paul was a hard working family man. He worked as a foreman for Asplundh Tree Services for 18+ years until 2007, when he was injured on the job. A few years later Paul went...
Ruth G. Oakford, 90, Garrettsville, OH
Ruth G. Oakford, 90, of Garrettsville, passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. She was born on June 25, 1928 in Fayette County, PA to James & Margaret Race. She retired from Perlmutter Printing in Cleveland, Ohio. Ruth enjoyed gardening and loved to travel. Ruth is survived by her son, Kenneth Gearing; daughters, Diane Perotti, Patricia Gearing and Sandra Crow; sisters,...
James D. Baldwin of Garrettsville, OH
James D. Baldwin, 90 years of age, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021 at his residence in Garrettsville. Born on September 25, 1930 in Hartford, Ohio, he was the son of the late George and Lucille Baldwin. He was a graduate of Hartford High School, and was a resident of Garrettsville since 1969. Mr. Baldwin was a member of...
George Leslie Macek of Garrettsville, OH
George Leslie Macek 78, died peacefully in his sleep at home on June 5, 2021. He was born on October 3, 1942, to George and Ann Macek. As a native of Garrettsville, he was an extraordinary man who touched the lives of his family, friends, and community. He was an entrepreneur, with his career beginning in the construction business before...
James J. Piecuch, 56, of Freedom Twp., OH
James J. Piecuch, 56, of Freedom Township died unexpectedly February 28, 2019 while working. He was the loving son of John and Marie (Virovec) Piecuch; dad to James “Jimmy” Piecuch; dear friend of Shelby (Berzinskas) brother of Lynn (Paul) Anundson. He worked for Just for Fun Honda in Middlefield for 15 years and was passionate about Moto-Cross...
David Eugene Heckert, Sr., 68, of Garrettsville, OH
David Eugene Heckert, Sr., age 68 of Garrettsville, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019, at Akron City Hospital. He was born September 27, 1950, in Ravenna, Ohio, to parents Denzil Harlan and June Patricia (Heeter) Heckert. David worked in the restaurant industry, mostly with Cal’s in Garrettsville for over 27 years. He also enjoyed playing poker and was an avid...
