Obituary Listing

Dec 23, 2025

Richard “Dick” Blaine Ganster, 77, of Leavittsburg, Ohio passed away on Tuesday Dec. 23, 2025 and has made his way to The Greater Place where the grass is greener than Augusta National and the trees are filled with 30-point bucks. He will be remembered for his kindness, mentorship, and as a friend to all.

Dick was born on Feb. 6, 1948...

Dec 19, 2025

Sonia Elizabeth Ballentine, age 88 of Newton Falls passed away peacefully into rest on Friday night Dec. 19, 2025 at her residence. She was born on March 4, 1937 in Canonsburg, PA, the daughter of the late John A. Marchesi & Mary Elizabeth (Staley) Marchesi. Sonia graduated from Newton Falls High School in the Class of 1955. Sonia ran off...

Dec 16, 2025

Phyllis Mae Kolacz, age 98, of Newton Falls, passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Antonine Village Nursing Home in North Jackson. She was born on June 23, 1927, in Dillonville, OH, the daughter of the late Carl Mozingo and Mary Francis (Griffith) Mozingo. Phyllis lived in Newton Falls for most of her life and...

Dec 15, 2025

Michelle A. Ritenour age 39 of Newton Falls unexpectedly passed away in a car accident on Monday Dec. 15, 2025. She was born on Feb. 27, 1986 in Warren, OH the daughter of Michael Edward Winkler and Janice Lynn (Bailey) Molnar. Michelle lived in several places throughout her adult life, but grew up in Braceville, OH where she graduated from...

Dec 13, 2025

Willadean C. White, age 92 of Newton Falls passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday Dec. 13, 2025 at her home. She was born on March 24, 1933 in Morgantown, WV the daughter of the late William A. Davis and Myrtle S. (Johnson) Davis. She married the love of her life , Morris O. White on January 21, 1950,...

Dec 8, 2025

Susanna Charity Schuler passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025. She is the daughter of Jonathan and Julie (Olson) Schuler.

Susanna is survived by her parents, her five siblings; Audrey, Brooklyn, Scarlett, Blake and Elijah Schuler all at home. Her grandparents; Scott and Donna Olson and Rodney and Nancy Schuler all of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.

A private family burial will take place...

Dec 3, 2025

Jeffery Lynn Lock, Sr., age 78, of Paris Twp, Portage County, OH, passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at UH Portage Medical Center. He had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2022.

Born February 24, 1947 in Akron, OH, he is the son of the late Henry Paul & Margery M. (Galloway) Lock

Following graduation from Southeast...

Dec 2, 2025

Sandra "Sandy" Lee Strock, 67 of Leavittsburg, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at St. Joseph's Health Center in Warren. She was born in Warren on May 25, 1958, the daughter of the late William "Bill" Joseph Wiczen Sr. and Majorie Cora (Davis) Wiczen.

A lifetime area resident, Sandy worked at Tarkett in Chagrin Falls for 18 years, retiring in...

Nov 24, 2025

Elaine Veronica Lawrence, age 82 formerly of Ravenna passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Monday Nov. 24, 2025 at her residence. She was born on October 31, 1943 in Youngstown, OH the daughter of Andrew Cvercko and Ann Agnes (Topolosky) Ripple. Elaine married the love of her life Ronald Ralph Lawrence on November 6, 1964 and they enjoyed 52...

Nov 18, 2025

Kathleen Anne Suzelis age 44 of Mars, PA passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday Nov. 18, 2025 at her family home in Lake Milton after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on June 27, 1981 in Ravenna, OH the daughter of Leonard J. Suzelis and Kay A. (Brison) Suzelis. Kathleen, Katie or Kate as she...

Nov 11, 2025

Albert Frank Capatch, age 75 of Cortland passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at  his residence.  He was born on September 13, 1950 in Warren, OH the son of the late Albert C. Capatch & Josephine S. (Carpetta) Capatch. Albert married the love of his life, Debra C. McKee on February 4, 1984 and...

Nov 10, 2025

George Robert Goynes, age 98 of Lake Milton passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, November 10, 2025  at  his son's residence with his family by his side. He was born on Nov. 7, 1927 in Pricetown, OH the son of the late Gay Howard Goynes and Mary Adeline (Besse) Goynes.  Bob married the love of his life...

Nov 7, 2025

Mark S. Harvey, 70, of Southington, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025 at Windsor House of Champion, following a brief illness.

He was born on July 19, 1955, a son of the late Charles Sr. and Donna Harvey. Mark graduated from La Brae high School in 1974. He was employed at LaBrae as the head mechanic...

Nov 5, 2025

John A. Cicero Jr. age 75 of Newton Falls passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Wednesday Nov. 5, 2025 at St. Joseph Eastland Hospital in Warren. He was born on Oct. 6, 1950 in Youngstown, OH the son of the late John A. Cicero Sr., and Ann (Pavelko) Cicero. John had lived in Newton Falls for the last...

Nov 4, 2025

Patty J. Retherford age 78 of Newton Falls passed away on Tuesday Nov. 4, 2025 at the Hospice House of Poland.  She was born on Aug. 15, 1947 in Adolph, West Virginia. She is the daughter of the late Arthur and Edith (Armstrong) Fincham.

A resident of Newton Falls since 1975; Patty had worked as a nurse's...

Oct 31, 2025

Gabriel "Gabe" M. Ballas age 95 of Newton Falls passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Friday Oct. 31, 2025 at the Country Club Rehabilitation Campus Nursing Home in Newton Falls.  He was born on May 31, 1930 in Newton Falls, OH the son of the late Michael G. Ballas and Ethel Marie (Farrar) Ballas. Gabe had lived in...

Oct 29, 2025

Ferrell "Shorty" Rutherford of Braceville, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at St. Joseph Eastland Hospital in Warren.  Born in Braceville, Ohio, the son of the late Ervin Rutherford Sr. and Doris (Taylor) Summers. On July 29, 1972, he married the love of his life Deborah L. Turkovich with whom he shared 53 wonderful years of...

Oct 27, 2025

Bruce Johnson: A Life of Resilience and Renewal

Bruce Johnson, 47, of Warren, Ohio, passed away peacefully on his birthday, Monday, October 27, 2025. Born in Miami, Florida, on October 27, 1978, Bruce's life was a testament to the power of the human spirit to overcome hardship and choose a path of faith, love, and ambition.

Oct 27, 2025

With a spirit as bright as the rising sun, Laura Marie (Spelman) Dean flew away to her eternal home on the morning of October 27th 2025 , she was 85.

Laura was born to Hayes and Florence Spelman on the 21st of February 1940, in Warren Ohio. The youngest of five children, Laura  loved her big brothers...

Oct 25, 2025

Dennis Eugene Frederick, 71, of Leavittsburg passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on Aug. 14, 1954 in Warren, Ohio, to JoAnn and the late Paul Frederick, Dennis grew up in Leavittsburg, where he lived his entire life. A proud graduate of LaBrae High School, Dennis later returned to his alma mater to...