Edward J. Hrobak of Garrettsville, OH
Edward J. Hrobak, 87, of Garrettsville, gained his heavenly reward on Wednesday September 12th 2018. He was born November 3, 1930 in Nelson, Ohio to Mike and Mary (Soltis) Hrobak. Ed married the love of his life, Dorothy Rose (Porada) Hrobak, on July 7, 1956. Ed (affectionately known as Uncle Eddy to everyone) was a self-employed truck driver for 45...
Lance C. Perrine of Leavittsburg, OH
Lance C. Perrine, 78, of Leavittsburg, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on November 25, 2017. He was born on March 24, 1939 to Marvin and Beulah Perrine in Gassaway, West Virginia. He was a member and trustee at Faith Evangelical Free Church and attended a meeting last month. Lance worked at Custom Materials, Inc.,...
Stanley S. Savitts of Garrettsville, OH
Stanley S. Savitts, Jr., 54, of Garrettsville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on May 10, 2017. He was born on September 11, 1962 to Stanley and Margaret (O’Donnell) Savitts, Sr. in Ravenna, Ohio. He enjoyed farming, hunting and fishing. Stanley was a skilled butcher and was known for his annual pig...
Norma L. Baker of Garrettsville, OH
Norma L. Baker (nee Gill) was welcomed into the arms of her Lord & Savior on Thursday, May 17, 2018, with her loving family at her side. She was born on July 21, 1925 in Copley, Ohio to Leo P. and Emma G. (Getz) Gill. Norma loved her faith and gathering with the neighborhood friends. Survivors are her daughter, Susan Reall;...
Marcia Marie (Seese) Byich of Windham, OH
Marcia Marie (Seese) Byich, 81, of Windham, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior, on March 3, 2018. She was born on January 30, 1937 in Ehrenfeld, Pennsylvania to Cloyd and Elizabeth (McClain) Seese. Marcia married the love of her life, Samuel Byich, on May 9, 1959 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel church in...
In Memoriam: Diana L. Waldrop (Coffman) of Pembina, ND
Diana L. (Coffman) Waldrop, 50, of Pembina, ND passed away Friday, March 6, 2015 at the Pembina County Memorial Hospital, Cavalier, ND. Diana Lynn Coffman was born May 20, 1964 in Cleveland, OH to Donald E. and Sandra L. (Hathaway) Coffman. She grew up in Hiram, OH, graduated from Crestwood HS in 1982. She worked at Parker-Hannifin and Eaton Corp. She married John McGhee of Chagrin Falls, OH and they had two children, Sara and Dillon. She Married Daniel Waldrop and moved to Pembina, ND, where she worked at Norman Jenson Brokerage. Survivors include her children: Sara and Dillon McGhee. Both of Pembina, ND; mother Sandy Coffman, Hiram, OH; siblings: Deb Coffman, Ravenna, OH – Don (Cyndi) Coffman, Northport, FL – Dan Coffman, Northfield, OH – Kathleen Miller, Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Sheryl (Joe) Dufey, Warren, OH – Jude (Curt) Thomas, Grand Junction, CO – Sue Holm, Marietta, GA; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Donald. Diana was able to give the gift of sight to someone, by donating her eyes upon her death. A memorial service will be held at Hiram Christian Church in the near future. A time of fellowship will follow at the church.
Marvin J. Perrine of West Farmington, OH
Marvin J. Perrine, 49, of West Farmington, passed away with his loving family by his side on Monday January 16th 2017 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was born May 15th, 1967 to Arthur and Mildred (Ellison) Perrine in Ravenna, Ohio. He loved to hunt and fish and was a member of Ducks Unlimited and Whitetail Unlimited....
James V. DeLong of Garrettsville, OH
James V. DeLong, 66, of Garrettsville, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 26, 1951 in Bedford, Ohio to Victor and Maxine (Stoneking) DeLong. James married his beloved wife, Karen Gilligan, on July 14, 1979. He was a former member of the Windham Volunteer Fire Department. James enjoyed woodworking, wheelhorse...
Melva Heyd of Garrettsville, OH
Melva Heyd, 77, of Garrettsville, passed away on June 15, 2017 with her devoted family by her side. She was born on March 27, 1940 to Lawrence and Arma Hinzman in Fairmont, West Virginia. She was a Braceville High School and Kent State University graduate. Melva was a trusted name in the real estate industry. She began her...
Richard A. Waskiewicz of Garrettsville, OH
Richard A. Waskiewicz, 73, of Garrettsville, passed away September 12, 2018. Rick was born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 17, 1945 to the late Stephen and Mary Waskiewicz. He was a graduate of Chamberlain High School in Twinsburg. Rick was a Vietnam Veteran, having proudly served in the U.S. Army. He was also a lifetime member of the American...
Delma J. Mishler of Garrettsville, OH
Delma J. Mishler, 84, of Garrettsville, passed away Friday November 17, 2017. She was born to Howard and Ernestine (Strader) Walker in Suffield Ohio. She loved searching for and refinishing antiques, flower gardening, reading (especially history) and collecting sheep and Santa Clauses. Delma was proud to be a member of United Methodist Women and the Garrettsville Historical Society, which she...
Charles B. Sharp, Jr. of Garrettsville, OH
Charles B. Sharp, Jr., passed away peacefully on April 30, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 27, 1936 to Charlie and Irene (Crouse) Sharp in Anthony, Ks. He was a United States Navy Veteran, a member of the American Legion post # 674 and the Garrettsville VFW. Charles was a 1st degree Mason. He loved...
Vincent “Vince” Shahan of Ravenna, OH
Vincent “Vince” Shahan, 56, of Ravenna, passed away on February 14, 2017. He was born on November 24, 1960 in Ravenna, Ohio to Robert and Rebecca (Dietrich) Shahan. He loved football, baseball and basketball. Vince enjoyed waterfowl and collected decoys. He always called to check on his mom and family. Vince is survived by...
Henry Hecky Jr.
Henry Hecky Jr., 88, of Garrettsville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 14, 2015. He was born on December 21st, 1926 in Akron, OH, the second child of Henry and Rose E. (Seifert) Hecky. In April of 1927 the family moved to Garrettsville where Henry Sr. purchased the Ford agency from Paine and Quirk who...
Reverend Dorothy Jean Carpenter of Newton Falls, OH
Reverend Dorothy Jean Carpenter, 76, of Newton Falls was called home to be with her Savior and Lord on Sunday, July 15, 2018. She was born on November 14, 1941 in Confluence, Pa to Lloyd and Betty (Lytle) McPherson. Dorothy married the love of her life, Clarence “Russ” Carpenter, on July 18, 1966. She lived a full and...
Lanora Belle Rader of Freedom Township
Lanora Belle Rader, 78, of Freedom Township, passed away surrounded by her loving family on February 19, 2018. She was born on February 24, 1939 to Jesse and Maude (Bartholmew) Carver in Deerfield, Ohio. Lanora married the love of her life, Laco B. Rader, on February 23, 1962. She graduated second in her class from Southeast High School. Lanora beautifully...
William Anderson of Cookeville, TN
William Anderson 87 of Cookeville, TN formerly of Garrettsville, OH passed away on July 30, 2016. Bill was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Bill served honorably in World War II and the Korean War for the United States Marine Corps. Bill is survived by his wife of 55 years, Jean (Morgan) Anderson of Cookeville; TN, two daughters, Diane and...
Elaine H. Fetsko of Garrettsville, OH
Elaine H. Fetsko, 87, of Garrettsville, passed away on December 13, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 30, 1929 to Paul and Marie (Rohal) Rakoczi in Cleveland, Ohio. She was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church where she was a volunteer. Elaine was a true prayer warrior and a faithful...
In Memoriam: Ronald H. Surgeon of Troy Township
Ronald H. Surgeon, Sr., 82 years of age, passed away Thursday February 26, 2015 at University Hospitals-Geauga Regional Medical Center in Clairdon Township, Ohio. Born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania on June 3, 1932, he was the son of the late Howard and Margaret (Schmitz ) Surgeon. A resident of Troy Township the past 12 years, he formerly resided in the...
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...
Marie Miller of Windham, OH
Marie Miller, 72, of Windham, passed away on March 2, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 6, 1944 in Ravenna, Ohio to foster parents, James L. and Opal S. (Spencer) Kline. She was blessed to marry the love of her life, Bruce Miller on August 8th 1970. She enjoyed camping and picnics, hosting family...
Darlene Jean Scarlett of Ravenna, OH
Darlene Jean Scarlett, age 57, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2018. She was born March 21, 1960, in Ravenna, Ohio, to parents Ralph and Betty (Long) Lynch. On July 20, 1977, Darlene married the love of her life, Lonnie Scarlett. They were devoted to each until the day he passed away September 9, 2016. She was also preceded by her...
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...
Catherine “Cathy” Ann Angel of Garrettsville, OH
Catherine “Cathy” Ann Angel, 68 passed away on September 26, 2017. She died peacefully after a brief battle with cancer. Her beloved family was able to spend time with her prior to passing. Her family takes ease in knowing she is free of pain now. Cathy was born in Parsons, WV. During her childhood her family...
Robert William (Bob) Matson of Garrettsville
Robert William (Bob) Matson, 82, of Garrettsville, passed away peacefully after a long illness surrounded by his loving family on December 22, 2017. Bob was born on November 14, 1935 in Akron to Ernest (Matt) and Annabelle (Washam) Matson and enjoyed a fulfilling and sometimes action packed life joining the Marines at the age of 17 where he...
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...
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,...
Mark Magnus Johnson
Mark Magnus Johnson passed away June 2, 2017, peacefully, with his 4 dogs around him. Niece Jessica (Johnson) Lentz,her husband John Lentz, and brother Nicholas Johnson, were with him and will miss him a lot. Mark was predeceased by father Floyd R. Johnson, mother Eve Autere Johnson, and brother, Joseph Luther Johnson. Mark’s sister Jacqueline (Johnson) Schoder, husband Burton,...
Michael L. Parker of Garrettsville, OH
Michael L. Parker, 66, of Garrettsville passed away on Sunday April 8, 2018. He was born March 1, 1952 in Warren, Ohio. Mike is survived by his loving wife Connie; children Brandon Parker and Sabrina Murphy; siblings, Lynn (Judy) Parker, Jeff (Paulette) Parker, Linda (Stan) Robinson, Janice (Mike) Riley, Laurie (Roger) O’Shields and Patrick (Deana) Pettit. He is preceded in death...
Julie Beth Crane Clark, 62, of Middlefield, OH
Julie Beth Crane Clark, 62, of Middlefield, went to dance with Jesus on Saturday, December 8, 2018, peacefully at her home. Julie was born on March 9, 1956 to Richard and Margaret (Hobson) Crane. She was a James A. Garfield graduate and received her Associates Degree in Nursing through Akron General Hospital. She was the first nurse in...
