Ruth Irwin Gates
Ruth Irwin Gates, 94, of Venice, FL, formerly of Garrettsville, OH, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023. She was born February 26, 1929, in Parkman, OH, to the late Carl and Margaret Irwin. She was a proud graduate of Parkman High School in 1947, followed by Ohio University in 1951, where she obtained a degree in Education. Ruth was employed...
Daniel E. Tompkins
Daniel E. Tompkins, 70, of Nelson Twp, OH, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, February 5th, 2024 at his home while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 29th, 1953 to the late Edward and Barbara (Palevich) Tompkins. Dan later married his best friend and the love of his life, Judy Cooke on May...
Derek Musgrove
Derek Musgrove, 50, of Garrettsville, OH passed away on February 2, 2024, at the Hospice of the Western Reserve from a debilitating case of cancer of the mouth. Derek spent much of his life as an electrician. He loved four wheeling, rocking out on his guitar and drums, and enjoying his favorite bands. He loved his dogs, especially MK....
Burton Walter Kohut
Burton Walter Kohut, (83), of Hixson, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Burt was born to the late Joseph and Helen Kohut on March 1, 1940. He grew up in Newton Falls, Ohio, before leaving to serve in the United States Air Force from 1959-1963 where he enjoyed stations in California...
Allan B. “Al” Cooley
Allan B. “Al” Cooley, 79, of Garrettsville, peacefully passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024. He was born April 16, 1944, in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Alladin B. and Mildred (Christiansen) Cooley. He was born and raised in Brooklyn, graduating from Ft. Hamilton High School. Al was proud to work at Lifschultz Fast Freight as a terminal manager, USF Distribution...
James C. “Jim” Fairbee
James C. “Jim” Fairbee, age 79 of Garrettsville, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024. Loving father of Renee (Ron) Ritchey of Mantua, James (Liz) Fairbee of Garrettsville, Christine Heaton (Paul) of Naples, FL., Kathryn Holmes (Bob) of Cortland and Amy Hall (Rob) of Loganton, PA. Cherished grandfather of 12 and great grandfather of 17. Devoted companion of 20 years...
Eston “Bud” Mullenax
It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of our dear patriarch, Eston “Bud” Mullenax, 83, of Windham, Ohio. He was born on August 27, 1940, in Broadway, Virginia, to the late Glen and Martha (Nelson) Mullenax. Bud was a lifelong resident of Windham, Ohio; where he graduated with the Windham High School, class of 1959....
Jeannette E. Hall
Jeannette E. Hall, 94, of Wooster, OH, formerly of Garrettsville, OH, went home to her Lord and Savior Monday, January 15, 2024. She was born May 24, 1929, in Cleveland, OH, to the late John E. and Edna M. (Algire) Wilson. She was a graduate of Freedom Township High School. Jeannette was a lifetime member of the Garrettsville United Methodist...
Randall W. Starkey
Randall W. “Randy” Starkey, 60, of Garrettsville, formerly of Warren, passed away at his home on Monday, January 15, 2024. He was born June 15, 1963, in Parkersburg, WV, to the late Stanley D. “Red” Starkey, Sr., and Carolyn Lorraine. He attended Warren Western Reserve High School. Randy enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing bingo, bowling, and attending carnivals. He was a...
Calvin J. Grant
Calvin J. Grant, 68, of Leavittsburg, Ohio passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2023 at Hospice House. He was born the son of Herman and Ines (Belknap) on February 12, 1955 in Ravenna, Ohio. After receiving his formal education, he worked a variety of jobs including Camp Hi. In his spare time, he enjoyed being outside, waterskiing, collecting knives and spending time...
Patricia Jean Paxton
Patricia Jean Paxton 79 of Garrettsville passed away Tuesday January 16, 2024, at Burton Health Care Center. She was born January 23, 1944, in Garrettsville to the late Marshal N., and Mary R. (Bezek) Mattews. She graduated from Middlefield High School. Patricia worked for Briar Hill Nursing Home as an aid and in the laundry. She was a member...
Norma Jean (Nelson) Keslar
Norma Jean (Nelson) Keslar, 83, Garrettsville, passed away Saturday evening, December 30, 2023 with her loving family by her side. Norma will always be remembered for her humbleness and sense of humor besides so many other wonderful qualities. She was born February 20, 1940 in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Lawrence Percy and Blanche Marie (Stahl) Nelson and moved to...
David Patrick Kilroy
David Patrick Kilroy, 80, of Windham, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024. He was born in Cleveland on September 11, 1943, to the late Francis and Nancy (Bishop) Kilroy. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Carol (Robinson) Kilroy, with whom he was blessed to share 56 years of marriage; son, Michael (Dahn) Kilroy; granddaughter, Emma Kilroy; and...
Michael H. Hostetler
Michael H. Hostetler, 69, of Leavittsburg, OH, went home to his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. He was born February 26, 1954, in Welshfield, OH, to the late Henry and Helen (Komaranski) Hostetler. He was a proud retiree of the U.S. Army. Mike was a great husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather he was a friend to...
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...
