Keith A. Rathbun

Born March 21, 1952, Keith was the son of Walton and Dorothy (Menger) Rathbun.

On August 19, 1978 he wed Maxine (nee Zwiezinski), who

survives. He was the dearest father of Erik (Jessica) and Nicole Reel

(Dan) and the best Papa to Ella, Lukas, Sofia and Ethan.

Also surviving is brother Wally (Linda). He was a brother-in-law, uncle and

dear friend to many.

Rathbun was born in Cleveland and graduated from North Olmsted High School.

He furthered his education at Ohio University. After

graduation, he returned to the Cleveland area as a writer. He became

the publisher and part owner of Scene Magazine and was instrumental in

the creation of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and keeping it in

Cleveland. He later moved to Sugarcreek and became publisher of The

Budget Newspaper, a job he loved as he worked to serve the community.

Rathbun has served as President of the Ohio Newspaper Association

where he was currently Vice President ready to become president again

in a few weeks. He has recently started service as a part of the

National Newspaper Association. In addition, he put in countless hours

working with the Sugarcreek Business Association, Sugarcreek Rotary

and the Tuscarawas County Literacy Coalition as well as the Tuscarawas

County Chamber of Commerce and the Ohio Swiss Festival.

Calling hours are Friday, January 29 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the DiCicco

and Sons Funeral Home located at 5975 Mayfield Road, Mayfield Heights.

Services will be held on Saturday, January 30 at 10:30 a.m. at the

same location. Interment will take place at Whitehaven Memorial Park.

A Memorial Service will be held in Sugarcreek at a later date. In lieu

of flowers, contributions may be made in Keith’s memory to Sugarcreek

Rotary Club, PO Box 522, Sugarcreek, OH 44681.