Ravenna, OH Obituaries

Gary M. Carlson passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, surrounded by his family. Throughout his 79 years, he never stopped loving those around him, learning, and growing. Born to Ma...

Berta L. "Pat" Hampton, 89, of Ravenna, formerly of California, passed away on November 19, 2025. Berta was born in Washington, DC on May 21, 1936, to parents Vern and Laurel (Myers) Farson. She enj...

Gary S. Armstrong, 77, of Ravenna, unexpectedly passed away on November 18, 2025. Gary was born in Wayne, Michigan, to parents George R. and Kathryn R. (Terrill) in Ravenna, Ohio on February 17, 1948...

Clark A. Samodell, age 68 of Brimfield, passed away November 18, 2025, in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his wife and a few close friends. He was born September 23, 1957, in Cleveland, Ohi...

Raymond A. Briggs, age 84 passed away November 16, 2025. He was born January 2, 1941, in Salem, Ohio, to parents Robert “Ray” and June (Parshall) Briggs. Ray graduated from Atwater High School in 195...

Charles “Dan” Everly, 73, of Randolph Township, Ohio, passed away on November 14, 2025, leaving behind a lifetime of laughter, unforgettable stories, and the kind of joy that came naturally to someone...

John Alan Chell, age 60, passed away on November 13, 2025, at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, after complications from a fall. John was born in Ravenna, Ohio, on November 4, 1965, to G...

James Oscar Horning, age 94, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 10, 2025. He was born on December 11, 1930, in Randolph, Ohio to the late Victor Andrew and Clara Catherine (Engelhart...

Judith Ann (Kinds) Morgan, age 77 of Streetsboro, passed away on November 1, 2025. She was born on December 10, 1947, in Ravenna, Ohio. Judy was a proud product of the Cleveland Public Schools. She g...

James Ray Sutcliffe, Sr., age 68 of Deerfield, passed away October 29, 2025, and is now reunited with his beloved wife Pam. Jim was born on November 27, 1956, in Alliance, Ohio, to parents Robert Hu...

Nancy Lee Mentzer, age 81 of Ravenna, passed away October 29, 2025, at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake, Ohio, after a trying 6-month battle with cancer. She was born December 28, 1943, in Rave...

Jerry L. Knapp, 56, of Streetsboro, Ohio, passed away with family and friends by his side on Wednesday October 22, 2025. Jerry was born in Ravenna, Ohio on April 20, 1969, to parents Gary L. Knapp an...

Andrew “Butch” Herchek, age 83, of Randolph, passed away on October 27, 2025. He was born on May 8, 1942, to Michel and Grace (Anderson) Herchek. Butch was raised on the family farm and spent most of ...

Richard E. “Ed” Clapp, 92, formerly of Kent, Ohio, passed away after a short illness on October 23, 2025. Ed was born in Frankin Township on September 18, 1933, to parents Richard S. and Gertrude E. ...

Doris J. K’Meyer, age 81, formerly of Palmyra and Ravenna, passed away October 21, 2025, while residing at KentRidge Assisted Living. She was born October 30, 1943, in Napier, West Virginia. Doris wa...

Eleanor W. Bonnette, age 97 of Streetsboro, passed away October 18, 2025, at her home. She was born June 5, 1928, in Akron, Ohio, to parents William and Elsie Marie (Denzin) Dickson. Eleanor was a d...

Cynthia “Grace” Davis, age 67, of Ravenna, passed away on October 4, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family. Cynthia Smith was born on November 13, 1957, in Akron...

Carol A. Lukacs, age 69 of Ravenna, passed away September 26, 2025, at UH Medical Center in Cleveland. She was born January 10, 1956, in Ravenna, Ohio, to parents Lynn A. and Elnora Jean (Rhinehart) ...

Cecelia Marie “Cece” Knispel, age 81, formerly of Edinburg, passed away September 30, 2025, while residing at KentRidge. She was born March 14, 1944, in Bedford, Ohio, to parents Edward and Cecelia ...

Benjamin Allen Stidd, Sr., 87, of Ravenna, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at his home. Born April 16, 1938, in Coshocton, Ohio, and adopted by Gil...

Timothy James Riemenschneider, age 65 of Ravenna, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025. He was born December 25, 1959, in Ravenna, Ohio, to parents Rose Mary and Paul Riemenschneider Sr. Tim was...

Robert W. Abbuhl, age 44 of Deerfield, passed away September 24, 2025, at UH Portage Medical Center. He was born June 5, 1981, in Ravenna, Ohio, to parents Ronald L. and Donna J. (Flint) Abbuhl. Kno...

Thomas H. Hanan, born on January 12, 1944, passed away on September 20, 2025, at the age of 81. Thomas was a resident of Rootstown, Ohio.

Edward R. Riley, age 86, of Diamond, Ohio passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Edward was born in Canton, Ohio. Per his wishes, cremation is being honored and not services are scheduled. Co...

William J. Minier, Jr., age 88 of Atwater, passed away September 16, 2025, at his home. He was born July 23, 1937, in Stow, Ohio, to parents Hattie (Johnson) and William J. Minier Sr. Bill graduated...

James Owen Wilhelm, age 84, formerly of New York, New York, passed away September 13, 2025, while residing at Laurel Lake Crown Center in Hudson. He was born June 20, 1941, in Atwater, Ohio, to paren...

Lois Marie (Doepker) Meers August 16, 1933 – September 14, 2025 Lois Marie Meers, 92, of Ravenna, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025. Born on August 16, 1933, Lois lived a life marke...

James Michael “BJ” Klodt, age 41 of Randolph, passed away suddenly on September 12, 2025. He was born September 10, 1984, in Ravenna, Ohio, to parents Roger F. and Lynda (Kirkpatrick) Klodt. BJ grad...

William R. "Bill" Eustice, born February 4, 1951 passed peacefully on September 10, 2025. Bill was an avid sports fan. He was an All-Star baseball player, an All-PCL football player and won multip...

Deborah (Debbie) Mae Dennison Hooper February 16, 1950 - September 7, 2025 Debbie Hooper, a beacon of love, kindness, and warmth, took a 7-minute walk to her heavenly mansion on September 7, 2025, at...

Brian Robert Biles age 40 of Ravenna passed away unexpectedly on Thursday August 28, 2025. His sudden loss has left a void in the hearts of all who knew him. He was born July 17, 1985 in Ravenna Ohi...

“Chip” Sylvester M. Cipriano, age 69 of Ravenna, passed away September 4, 2025, at UH Portage Medical Center. He was born April 7, 1956, in Ravenna, Ohio, to parents Guido and Vivian (Pitzer) Cipria...

Edgar (Ed) Bixler, 62, of Ravenna, unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Ed was born in Canton, Ohio on May 7, 1963. Surviving Ed is his wife of 35 years, Traci Bixler, his dog Penn...

Kathleen V. “Kathy” Platt (Black), age 81 of Rootstown, passed away peacefully August 30th, 2025. Kathy was born June 27, 1944, and was a lifelong resident of Rootstown and Ravenna. She is survived...

TOGETHER AGAIN Raymond W. Luli, 82, of Rootstown, passed away on August 28, 2025. Ray was born in Ravenna, Ohio, on November 17, 1942, to parents George H. Luli Sr. and Mary (Hostler) Luli. Ray gradu...

“Friday” David Alan Roski, age 68 of Adena, passed away August 22, 2025, at Valley Hospice Care Center North. He was born June 3, 1957, in Wheeling, West Virginia, to parents Ben and Jennie (Gretchen...

Josephine L Patterson, age 86, of Jupiter, Florida passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.

Diane Clare Cook, age 84 of Ravenna, passed away August 27, 2025, at her home. She was born on January 6, 1941, in Akron, Ohio, to parents Ray Virgil and Gertrude (Black) Smith. Diane worked in the o...

Lyle Edward Pittman, of Freedom Twp., passed away at his residence on August 27, 2025. He was born in Cherry Tree, PA on August 30, 1936, to parents Albert L. and Dora L. (Nelson) Pittman. Lyle is su...

On Monday, August 25, 2025, Leroy Lott went home to be with his Heavenly Father. Born on May 25 in the year 1945 to Turner and Corinthia (Wright) Lott, he was a true-blue son of Ravenna OH, who never ...

Louise P. “Lucy” Sandercock, aged 95, peacefully passed on to eternal life with Christ on August 26, 2025. A devoted and cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Lucy modeled not only unc...

Anna Jean Mitchell (Hoelscher), age 96, passed away on August 7, 2025, in San Antonio, TX. She was born in Lancaster, Ohio, on July 10, 1929. She and her 5 siblings grew up on a farm near Breman. Afte...

William David “Bill” Timms, 51, of Deerfield, passed away on August 24, 2025. Bill was born on July 26, 1974, in Akron, Ohio, to parents Donald R. and Susan A. (Lewis) Timms. He graduated from Ravenn...

Brian Kelly Eicher January 10, 1965 – August 23, 2025 Brian Kelly Eicher of Akron, Ohio passed away in the early hours of August 23, 2025. The world feels unbearably quieter without him. Brian lived ...

George A Krishak, age 66, of Kent, Ohio passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025.

Oscar Laverne Riggenbach, age 91 of Rootstown, passed away August 22, 2025, at his home. He was born on November 20, 1933, in Green Township, near Woodsfield, Ohio, to parents Oscar K. and Mildred (S...

Joan Elizabeth Donley, 88, of Hopedale, passed away August 20,2025, at Gables Care Center with her family by her side. Joan was born on January 12, 1937, at the family home on Blairmont Road in Adena...

Nancy Louise Kastor, age 85, of Meadview, Arizona, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, service, and love. Born in Ravenna, Ohio, Nancy moved to California in 1964 with her hus...

Connor D. Whipkey, age 24 of Ravenna, passed away August 16, 2025, after a tragic automobile accident. He was born April 23, 2001, to parents Juanita Kapica and Christopher Whipkey. Connor graduated f...

Melvin Stacy Wilson, age 76 of Mantua, passed away August 17, 2025. He was born September 2, 1948, in Ravenna, Ohio, to parents David Stacy and Audrey (Belknap) Wilson. Melvin graduated from Crestwo...