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 watching movies, going on bike rides with her brother, sketching and drawing, walking and spending time with her dogs, Nova and Grace, and going on shopping trips with her sisters to get coffee and bubble tea.
Kayla will be deeply missed by her parents, John and Alicia Kristoff; siblings, Kloe Kristoff, Katie Kristoff, and John Kristoff, IIII; grandfather, Ed Gancs; many loving aunts and uncles, Andrew (Stephanie) Kristoff, Bryan Gancs, Bill Collins, Brittany Collins, and Todd Smith; as well as many cousins and a large number of classmates and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Peggy Kristoff-Gancs.
A visitation was held on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Mallory-DeHaven-Carlson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 8382 Center St., Garrettsville, OH 44231. For online condolences, go to www.carlsonfuneralhomes.com.
