Rebecca “Becky” Diana Graham
Rebecca “Becky” Diana Graham, age 82, of Stow, OH, died on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Brentwood Health Care Center with her family by her side. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend with a kind and generous heart and she will be greatly missed.
Rebecca was born January 21, 1940 in Greenville, MI to Donald and Katherine (Fingleton) Gibson.
She is survived by her children, John R. (Karen) Graham, Jr. of Brecksville, OH, Mary Graham Bruns of Kent, OH; grandchildren, Kyle Graham of Cleveland, OH, Katherine Graham of Bowling Green, OH, Michael Graham of Columbus, OH, Stephanie Bruns of Memphis, TN, and Sydney Bruns of New York City; siblings, Mary Kay Gibson Brancheau, Forrest J. Gibson, and David (Gloria) Gibson. She was preceded in death by her parents; son David Michael Graham.
Becky spent nearly 3 decades working with infant children with severe developmental disabilities at Happy Day School in Ravenna, OH. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in her memory to the Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities 2606 Brady Lake Road, Ravenna, OH 44266-1657. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
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Patrick Smith
Pat Smith, age 71, passed away on December 26th, 2022. He was born in Wooster, Ohio on November 16th, 1951 to parents Clair “Smitty” Smith and June (Hunt) Smith. He was a devoted husband, father, and Papa. Pat worked for over twenty years at Smithers Oasis followed by over 20 years at Kronos, and he continued helping Kronos clients professionally even after his retirement.
Pat greatly enjoyed playing role-playing and strategy board games with friends and family. He regularly attended and organized informal gaming events as well as attending national conventions where he often won tournaments and other awards. He will be missed by his many gaming companions around the country, and especially his Tuesday night gaming group of friends.
Pat was also an avid reader and enjoyed many genres of books, but especially science fiction and fantasy novels. He leaves behind a large library of books, movies, and games which he spent many years acquiring, organizing, and sharing with others.
Pat graduated from Stow High School in 1969. He later attended evening and weekend classes to earn college degrees while working full time and raising two children with his wife, Terry. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and Management from Hiram College in 1985. He continued his pursuit of higher education at Kent State University, where he graduated with a Master of Business Administration degree in 1987.
Pat enjoyed traveling, especially with his wife Terry and with his daughter Tracy and grandson Aeden. Together Pat visited many locations including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and the Bahamas. After Terry’s passing, and even while requiring dialysis under Tracy’s care, Pat and Tracy continued to travel and plan trips together.
Pat was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Theresa (Terry) Anne (Thomas) Smith, parents, and brother Mike. Surviving are his son Steven (Michelle); daughter Tracy; grandchildren Ilyana, Nikita, Kaius, Caspian, and Aeden; brother Doug; sister Sharon; furry companion Violet; and his Tuesday night gaming group of nearly 50 years.
The family will receive visitors at Bissler and Son’s on Friday December 30th from 4-6pm. A memorial service will be planned for a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Ohio (kfohio.org).
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Cori L. Riemenschneider
Cori L. Riemenschneider, age 63, of Rootstown, Ohio passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022.
Helen L. Miller
Helen L. Miller, age 87, of Kent, Ohio passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022.
Dorothy J. Serva
Dorothy J. Serva, age 81, of Kent, Ohio passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022.
Frank C. Head
Frank C. Head, 89, formerly of Ravenna, peacefully slipped into God’s hands on December 27, 2022.
Kathryn J. Whitacre
Kathryn J. Whitacre, age 86 of Kent, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022.
Dorsie Dent
Dorsie Ellie Louise Dent, age 83 of Ravenna, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022, at her home.
Delbert William Winkelman
Delbert W. Winkelman, 90 passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022.
Wendy Rae (Doak) Lawrence
Wendy Rae Lawrence, age 46, of Kent, OH, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022 at UH Portage Medical Center.
Mark F. McGraw
Mark F. McGraw, age 70, of Aurora OH passed on December 25, 2022.
Albert F. Auth
Albert F. Auth, age 79, of Rootstown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 25, 2022.
Patrick Smith
Pat Smith, age 71, passed away on December 26th, 2022. He was born in Wooster, Ohio on November 16th, 1951 to parents Clair “Smitty” Smith and June (Hunt) Smith.
David Wesley Wright
David Wesley Wright, age 68, of Kent, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 29, 2022, with his family by his side.
Bobbie J. Tawney
Bobbie J. Tawney, 72 , of Fort Myers FL, passed away peacefully on December 14th, 2022 with her Husband, Joseph Tawney, by her side.
Jeannette M (Hamilton – Simone) Doerfler
Jeannette Doerfler, a long-time resident of Streetsboro, passed away Monday at the age of 87. Jeannette was born in Findlay, Ohio to her loving parents Harold W. and Margaret J. (Sheridan) Hamilton.
Frank F. Romocean
Frank F. Romocean 87 of Edinburg passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 10, 1935 in Barberton, Ohio to Frank and Anna (Prodon) Romocean.
Derris N. Cottrell
Derris N. Cottrell, 87 of Edinburg, passed away Saturday December 24, 2022 at his home. On October 1, 1935, he was born in Akron, Ohio to there late Oral and Margaret (Smith) Cottrell.
Debra Lee Diroll
Debra Lee Diroll (69) of Ravenna passed away Monday, December 26, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born July 16, 1953 in Cleveland, Ohio to Thomas and Patricia (Hall) Ebner
George Jeffery Cales, Sr.
George Jeffery Cales, Sr. 68 of Shalersville, passed away Tuesday December 27, 2022 at the UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, Ohio. On June 22, 1954, Jeff was born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late George F. and Louella (Smith) Cales.
Leon Gene Hanning, Sr.
Beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather Leon Gene Hanning, Sr. 90 of Streetsboro passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Grande Village in Twinsburg, Ohio.
Shari L. Nolder
Shari L. Nolder, 61, of Warren, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Ravenna on April 15, 1961, to the late Ray and Bonnie (nee Crites) Nicholas.
Harold “Bob” Simcox
Harold R. “Bob” Simcox, 82 years of age, formerly of Streetsboro, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022.
Karen S. Novak
Karen S. Novak, 71 years of age of Mantua, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022 at University Hospital- Portage Medical Center in Ravenna.
John D. Hyden
John D. Hyden, born April 24, 1934, passed into eternal life on December 28, 2022.
Janet F. Moon
Janet F. Moon, 77 years of age of Mantua, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022. Born in Howell, Michigan, on October 11, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Alden and Pauline (Ives) Killinger.
Robert Chaykowski
Robert L. Chaykowski, 82 years of age of Mantua, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022.
Daniele “Donna” Blessing
Daniele “Donna” Blessing, age 76 of Aurora, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022.
Donald Joseph Sabo
Donald Joseph Sabo age 92, of Aurora, formerly of Garfield Heights, Ohio passed away peacefully on December 21, 2022.
