Peter ( Pete) Lorenz
Peter (Pete) Lorenz passed away on March 29, 2025. He was born November 1, 1948 in Buffalo, New York to Robert August Lorenz and Randi Rentsch Lorenz. He served in the U.S. Navy and then worked in construction while attending college and, later on, law school. He graduated from Kent State University with a B.A. degree in 1974 and from Akron Law School in 1999. He served as an Attorney in Ravenna for many years until his retirement. Peter loved the outdoors, fishing, scuba diving, all kinds of construction projects, strong coffee, and spending time with family and friends.
To treasure his memory, he leaves his devoted wife Judith (Judy) Stephens-Lorenz of Ravenna, son Christopher Lorenz, daughter-in law Julie and grandson Nathan all of Naples, Florida; sister Linda Anderson of Twinsburg, Ohio; brother Walter Lorenz (Mynda) of Middleville, Michigan; and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, former wife Lenora Lorenz, and sister Caroline Parisi. Peter’s unique, faith- filled, hard- working and fun- loving personality touched all who knew him; both young and old treasured his mentorship and friendship. Respecting Peter’s wishes, cremation will be overseen by Shorts-Spicer-Crislip Funeral Home and there will be there will be no funeral services; the following burial will be private. Please visit www.sscfuneralhomes.com to share a memory, offer a condolence or light a candle in Peter’s honor.
Janet D. Wendell
Janet Diane Wendell (Goodwin) born January 9, 1938, to Raymond and Violet Goodwin in Spencer, WV, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 28, 2025.
Raymond G. Brooks
Raymond G. Brooks, 73, passed away at his residence in Ravenna on March 28, 2025.
Charles W. Nichols
Dr. Charles W. Nichols, 98, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025 at UH Portage Medical Center.
Mary Ann Laubert
Mary Ann (Tassone) Laubert, age 84, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, and formerly of Kent, OH, passed away surrounded by family on March 26, 2025, after a short stay at a hospital in West Palm Beach, FL. The family takes comfort that she is now reunited in heaven with her husband of 58 years, Robert (Bob) Lee Laubert.
Arthur Walker “Junie” Jones, Jr.
Sunrise September 4, 1947, and Sunset March 28, 2025. Arthur resided in Kent, OH 44240 where he passed away. Arthur served our country in the US Army from 1968-1970 stationed in Germany and St. Louis, MO before being honorably discharged.
Lynda Ella (Williams) Scarlett
Lynda Ella Scarlett, 76, passed away March 26, 2025. Born in Charleston, West Virginia, she lived most of her life in the Ravenna area.
