Kayla R. Kristoff
Kayla R. Kristoff, 14, of Freedom Township, OH, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023. She was born July 1, 2009, in Ravenna, OH, to John and Alicia (Smith) Kristoff, III. She was an eighth grade student at James A. Garfield Middle School. Kayla enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, reading in her favorite tree, listening to music and...
Bonnie Kissell
Bonnie Kissell, 72, of Wheaton, IL, formerly of Garrettsville, OH, passed peacefully surrounded by her loving husband and family on Friday, December 22, 2023. She was born September 14, 1951, to the late Henry and Eileen Holden. She was a devoted mother, loving wife, adoring grandmother and great grandmother, and an avid gardener. Bonnie was one to always keep busy...
Robert Reynolds
Robert “Bob” Reynolds, 85, passed away following a long illness on November 10th, 2023 at Warren Nursing and Rehabilitation. Bob was born on January 10th, 1938 in Garrettsville, Ohio, to Ray and Lillian (Lind) Reynolds. He was a graduate of Warren Western Reserve High School and a 1974 graduate of Youngstown State University. Bob enrolled in the United States...
Harold E. Hope
Harold E. “Hopie” Hope, 97, formerly of Garrettsville, OH, went home to Heaven on Thursday, December 14, 2023; blessed to have passed peacefully in his sleep while under the comfort care of Miracle City Hospice while at Eden Vista of Stow. Hopie was born June 27, 1926, in Claridon, OH, to the late Carl and Vera (Wood) Hope. He was...
Shirley Mae Morris
Shirley Mae Morris, 81, of Ravenna, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023, after a short illness. During her life and leading to her passing, she had been surrounded by, and comforted and cared for by family members who had been devoted to her. Born January 31, 1942, in Athens, Ohio to the late Emmett Whan and Louise (Tedrow) Ott, Shirley...
Paul J. Lucas
Paul J. Lucas, 61, of Freedom Twp., passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. He was born March 8, 1962, in Ravenna, to the late Homer and Mary (Felton) Lucas, Sr. He worked at Little Tikes and Step 2 for many years. Paul had a good heart; he loved his family and was especially close to his sister, Cathy. Paul...
Darla D. Crites
Darla D. Crites, 60, of Freedom Twp., passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023. She was born December 2, 1963, in Warren, to Donald Davison and Sandra (Judge) Davison-Carroll. She enjoyed working as a bartender for many years, as well as working as a cook. Darla also worked for many years at Xerox. She liked to read, spend time with family...
Shirley Mae Morris
Shirley Mae Morris, 81, of Ravenna, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023, after a short illness. During her life and leading to her passing, she had been surrounded by, and comforted and cared for by, family members who had been devoted to her. Born January 31, 1942, in Athens, Ohio to the late Emmett Whan and Louise (Tedrow) Ott, Shirley had lived in...
Betty Jean Cigany
Betty Jean Cigany, 65, of Middlefield, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023. She was born May 21, 1958, in Cleveland, to the late Samuel H. and Pearl (Adkins) Marcum. She was a phlebotomist that retired from UH Portage Medical Center. Betty was a member of the Streetsboro American Legion #685 Auxillary; fundraising for veterans and people in need were...
Robert J. Moran
Robert J. Moran, 81, of Nelson Twp., went home to his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. He was born March 11, 1942, in Warren, to the late Fred and Ann Moran. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving on the USS Nantahala, and will be buried with military honors. Robert belonged to the Teamsters...
Catherine R. Farneth
Catherine R. Farneth Catherine R. Farneth, passed away peacefully at Kensington Care Center on December 1, 2023, at the age of 96, born November 17, 1927. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold E. Farneth. She is remembered by her children, Rebecca (Jon) Vidak, and Patrick (Patricia) Farneth, three grandchildren, Amanda Blaess, Bailey Farneth, and Ian Farneth, and three great-grandchildren Keller,...
Rebecca J. Riffle
Rebecca J. Riffle (nee Gromley), age 65, of the city of Ravenna, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. She was born July 6, 1958, in Ravenna, Ohio to Verner and Yvonne (Jane) Gromley. Rebecca graduated from James A Garfield High School and attended Bohecker Business College where she earned her degree in medical administration. She loved cooking, especially...
Gene W. Brunn
Gene W. Brunn, 88, of Freedom Township, died Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at his residence at Vista Veranda in Ravenna, Ohio. He was born November 28, 1934, to the late Frederick (Guy) and Carolyn (nee Sprafka) Brunn of Freedom, Ohio. A resident of Freedom Township for most of his life, he attended Freedom Township School and graduated from Garrettsville Village...
Todd B. Vitek
Todd B. Vitek, 60, of Garrettsville, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023. He was born in Garfield Heights, OH, on August 9, 1963, to the late Thomas and Jacqueline (Kuntz) Vitek. He grew up in Oakwood Village and was a 1981 graduate of Bedford High School. Todd later attended Embry-Riddle in Florida, where he lived for over 25 years...
Wayne E. Schisler
Wayne E. Schisler, 77, of Nelson Twp., OH, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023. He was born September 2, 1946, in Salem, OH, to the late Orrin Schisler and Frances “Juanita” (Long) Schisler-Donaldson. He was a U.S. Navy veteran who served in the Vietnam War as a gunner. Wayne worked at Johnson Rubber Co. for many years before retirement....
Frank James Macek
Frank James Macek, 76, of Nelson Township, passed away peacefully at home with his devoted wife of 54 years by his side, in the early morning hours of Tuesday, November 7, 2023, following a battle with cancer. He was born on April 17, 1947, in Cleveland, before moving with his family to Nelson Township, where he resided for the...
Mary Jane Shoemaker
Mary Jane Shoemaker, 78, of Shalersville, went home to her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 3, 2023. She was born August 10, 1945, in Youngstown, to the late Paul E. and Mary G. (Kirby) Nixon. She was a teacher at Immaculate Conception School in Ravenna for 20 years. Mary Jane was an accomplished pianist with the ability to play...
Jeanette Marie Halterman
Jeanette Marie Halterman, 81, of Hiram, OH, went home to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 4, 2023. She was born in Cleveland, OH, on September 15, 1942, to the late Benjamin P. and Genevieve T. (Mikolanis) Schulman. She was the oldest of nine siblings; Joan, Gene, Kathy, Mary, Francine, Debbie, Tom, and Dick. Jeanette, for several years, taught...
Constance Mae Leedom
Constance (Connie) Mae Leedom, 80, of Mantua peacefully returned to her heavenly home on Monday, October 30, 2023. A long-time resident of Mantua, Connie was born on October 7, 1943, to Bernice (Smeltzer) Kraft and Werner B. Kraft in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. She was raised by her mother Bernice, and stepfather, Harry C. Sweet in Garrettsville, Ohio. Connie attended James A....
Roy R. Raab
Roy R. Raab, 76, of Garrettsville, passed away after a long illness on Thursday, October 26, 2023. He was born in Garrettsville on December 12, 1946, to the late Henry Raab and Rose Adams. He was born and raised in Garrettsville, and was proud to obtain his GED. Roy worked at Paul’s Lumber, and worked for many years at Samuel...
Susan Jane Eklund-Leen
Susan Jane Eklund-Leen, M.Ed., Ph.D., age, 69, of Kettering, Ohio passed away at home on October 17, 2023. She and twin sister, Sara Janet, were born in Garrettsville, Ohio on November 25, 1953 to the late John and M. Jane (Witherstay) Eklund. In addition to her parents, Susan is preceded in death by her beloved and cherished husband, Edward O....
Glenn Gaylord
Glenn Gaylord passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, the 15th of October, 2023, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. He was born and raised in Garrettsville, OH to Ralph Hobart Gaylord and Madeline Macie (Maciejewski) Gaylord, both of whom preceded him in death. Glenn’s younger brother Sam and younger sisters Jeanne Sibert and Ellen Gaylord also passed away before him....
Ralph E. Lytle
Ralph E. Lytle, 92, of Nelson Twp., passed away at his home, with his loving family by his side, on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. He was born September 30, 1931, in Confluence, PA, to the late Grant and Myrtle (Fisher) Lytle. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. Ralph worked for many years in the construction field. He...
Edward Francis Kurtzman
Edward Francis Kurtzman, 88, of Garrettsville, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his home on October 4, 2023. He was born in Kirtland, Ohio, in 1935, to the late Francis and Eleanor Kurtzman. Growing up, he used to ride his bike around various farms in the Hiram Rapids area, working as a farmhand, after his family moved from Kirtland to Hiram....
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...
David Arnold Klock of Garrettsville
David Arnold Klock, born in Ravenna, Ohio, on May 5th, 1953, a lifelong Garrettsville resident and athlete, peacefully passed away in his sleep in his home on Monday, September 18, 2023, at the age of 70 years old. Dave, a 1971 graduate of James A. Garfield High School was the dedicated son of his parents, the late Donald G....
Barbara Jean (Horner) Roberts
Barbara Jean (Horner) Roberts, 81, of Washington Court House, Ohio, formerly of Mantua, passed away September 26, 2023, at her home. Barbara was born March 05, 1942, in Ravenna, Ohio to Webster and Betty (Pennel) Horner. Following High School, she attended Kent State University, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree. Barbara had worked for nearly 16 years at Lima...
Kenneth L. Motz
Kenneth L. Motz, 71, of Rootstown, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Akron General Medical Center. He was a graduate of Hiram College, and taught mathematics at Streetsboro High School for 35 years. Ken was a member of St. Ambrose Knights of Columbus, Council #11801, as well as the St. Pious Assembly, 4th degree, #834. He was...
John W. Glaser
John W. “Jack” Glaser, 89, of Middlefield, formerly of Garrettsville, peacefully passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023. He was born February 8, 1934, in Cleveland, to the late Oswald and Emma (MacDowell) Glaser. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, who served in the Korean War. Jack acquired his master’s degree in education, and taught middle school math...
Kimberly L. McIntosh
Kimberly L. McIntosh passed peacefully onto her Lord and Savior on August 29, 2023 with her immediate family by her side. Kim, or Kimmy to those familiar with her genuine, soul-warming smile and one-of-a-kind, unmistakable laugh, is survived and will be greatly missed by her loving husband, Dennis J. McIntosh, whom she married in 1982. After having wedded and moved to Orlando, Florida for some time, the two have resided in Freedom Township for nearly the past 30 years.
