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.
Thomas D. VanKirk of Middlefield
Thomas D. VanKirk, 74, of Middlefield, formerly of Garrettsville, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023. He was born June 27, 1949, in Ravenna, to the late Robert and Mary (Christian) VanKirk. He worked at Carlisle Rubber Company for 32 years, never missed a day of work. He enjoyed working on and driving old classic Chevy’s, especially his 1969 Chevelle and...
Phyllis Jahn Smith Evans of Newton Falls
Phyllis Jahn Smith Evans, born October 22, 1935 in Troy Township, Ohio and is flying high with her daughter, Kristen Evans upon her death, August 24, 2023. She was a resident of Newton Falls, Ohio since 2012. She was the daughter of Otto Jahn and Calla Chidsey of Troy Township. Her father passed away when she was a baby, and...
Brandon R. Bailey of Windham Twp
Brandon R. Bailey, 43, of Windham Twp., formerly of Garrettsville, passed away suddenly Saturday, August 26, 2023. He was born in Ravenna on March 5, 1980, to Kevin and Debra (Seibert) Bailey. He was a graduate of James A. Garfield High School. A country boy at heart, Brandon was a proud CDL truck driver for Northeast Express Services, Inc. in...
Ronald J. Simsa, Sr. of Hiram Twp.
Ronald J. Simsa, Sr., 84, of Hiram Twp., passed away Monday, August 21, 2023. He was born May 1, 1939, in Cleveland, to the late Frank and Mary (Senold) Simsa. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. Ron retired after 45 years of service as an Engineer at Johnson Plastics. He enjoyed being with his grandchildren, fishing, and...
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...
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,...
Jace A. McMillan of Kent
Jace A. McMillan, 64 of Kent, Ohio, passed away on July 18, 2023, at The Woodlands Health & Rehabilitation Center in Ravenna, Ohio, after a lifelong illness. Jace was born on August 2, 1958, in Ravenna, Ohio to Jack & Wanda (Bivens) McMillan. He is survived by siblings; Jama (Daniel) Peterson, & Jack A. McMillan. Nieces; Krista (Ronald) Hardway &...
Nancy Lynn Thompson of Windham
Nancy Lynn Thompson, age 69 of Windham, Ohio, passed away on August 8th 2023. Nancy was a graduate of Windham High school, class of 1972. She worked at BillMar Turkey farm in Garrettsville, Ohio, and made great friends there. After it closed she attended and graduated from the Akron Machining Institute, and was then employed at Rotek in Aurora. After...
Christine Ann Gerez of Garrettsville
Our mother, Christine Ann Dumnich, was born June 7th 1962, to parents Dorothy Gydosh and George Dumnich. She was born and raised in the West Side of Cleveland. A very bright and independent child, she loved sharing her culinary skills at an early age with various concoctions of baked goods and unique sandwiches she would present to her parents,...
Arthur Raymond Perrine Sr of Parkman, OH
On June 7, 1947, Arthur Raymond Perrine Sr. was born in the family home in Parkman, OH, to Marvin and Beulah (Seal) Perrine. Having seven older siblings with the last in line nine years older, Arthur was a surprise and was doted on by the older siblings and cousins. Arthur loved going “back home” to Gassaway, WV, where his...
Martin S. Marks of Duxbury, MA
Martin S. Marks, (Marty), age 65, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at his home under hospice care following a lengthy illness. Martin was born July 20, 1958 in Bedford, Ohio and grew up in Garrettsville. Growing up, he enjoyed the outdoors, camping, and Boy Scouts and earned the esteemed rank of Eagle Scout. Martin very much loved the...
Kynliann Marie Fry of Garrettsville, OH
Kynliann Marie Fry, infant daughter of Nathan Fry and Kelliann Collins, was born and passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights. Besides her parents she leaves behind her sister Lylah Fry, grandparents Krisann (Mitchell) Collins and Jean (Davis) Fry and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Cremation has taken place. Condolences to the...
