Elyse Lynne (Schinsky) Cogar
Elyse Lynne (Schinsky) Cogar, age 76, passed away September 30, 2021. She was born March 16, 1945, in Mansfield, Ohio, to parents Fred and Betty (Coon) Schinsky.
Peter William Johnson
Peter William Johnson, age 69, of Deerfield, Ohio passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021. Peter was born June 29, 1952 in Dearborn, Michigan.
Eldon Jason Abbe
Eldon Jason Abbe, age 76 of Charlestown, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021, peacefully at his home with his family by his side. He was born May 19, 1945, in Akron, Ohio, to parents Norman M. and Marie (Fahnenbruck) Abbe.
James L. Durham
James Lee Durham, 68, was born on June 11, 1953 and passed away on October 1, 2021. He grew up in Rootstown and resided in Brimfield.
Janet L. Moscorelli
Janet L. Moscorelli, age 75, of Ravenna, Ohio passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021. Janet was born January 24, 1946.
Aaron Cutriss
Aaron Cutriss, age 49, of Atwater, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. Aaron was born February 21, 1972.
Jack Allen Craig
Jack Allen Craig, 71, died on Friday, October 1, 2021, after a more than two year battle with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. He was surrounded by his two children and wife of 44 years.
Lois Tinner Brown
Lois Tinner Brown, age 94, of Kent, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at her home. Lois was born August 23, 1927 in Cleveland to Joseph and Grace (Bacher) Jones.
John Albert Daugintis
John Albert Daugintis, 68, peacefully passed away on October 6, 2021, following an extended illness. John was born on January 13, 1953, in Akron, Ohio, to Albert & Leona Daugintis.
Delbert R. “Red” Owens
Delbert R (Red) Owens, Born April 21, 1937, in Beaverdale, PA and passed peacefully into his new life, on September 30, 2021. He suffered from Alzheimer disease, and it ultimately robbed him of his memories.
Herman Lee Counts
Herman Leroy “Lee” Counts, 100. of Ravenna started his earthly journey on August 18, 1921 in Pomaria, South Carolina. he was born to the late Julius Caesar and Hattie (Curry) Counts.
Juanita M. Pearson
Juanita M. Pearson, age 90, passed away peacefully at home on September 2, 2021 with her family at her side. Juanita was born on May 28, 1931 to Evan and Goldie Owens in Cuyahoga Falls where she grew up. Juanita fondly remembered and shared many of her childhood memories. One involved playing “doctor” on the family cat with her brother Roy and accidentally letting the “patient” loose, being recognized as jump rope champion in the 4th grade, and her brother Wilbur teaching her how to drive. Juanita graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1948, and then worked as a proofreader for the Orth Printing Company. At that time, Juanita would go square dancing with her friends at Shorty’s Red Barn in Brimfield where she met her future husband, Dale Pearson. Juanita and Dale were married at the Chapel on Fur Hill in Akron on February 10, 1956, moved into the home they had built in Kent, and a year later Dale and Juanita welcomed their daughter, Yvonne. Several years later, looking for a more rural lifestyle, the family moved to a home they built in Mantua. A home that was comfortable and welcoming, mostly due to Juanita’s warm, beautiful smile and her consistent, generous offers to make a meal or snack for family or friends who visited. A trait she so dearly coveted and shared with her own mother.
Although Juanita held various jobs in her life, she decided to be a full-time housewife and mom, faithfully fulfilling the duties of a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. It was clear to anyone who met Juanita that nothing brought her more pride and joy than talking about her family. Whether she interacted with a customer at Hough Bakery in Streetsboro, a nurse at UH Portage, or a fellow musician at Hale Farm, in very short order they were going to hear how Juanita delighted in her immediate and extended family.
Juanita loved to dance, and throughout their marriage, she and Dale made quite a mark on the dancefloor at family and community events. She also
enjoyed the arts. Beginning at an early age, Juanita spent her time drawing still life images and playing the piano. In fact, Juanita was a very gifted piano player, and received great enjoyment playing the upright piano Dale purchased for her when they were dating. Juanita’s talent of playing songs by ear, also allowed her to pick and strum many other instruments, and share her beautiful singing voice. She and her husband shared their musical talents playing ragtime and folk music at various festivals and gatherings through decades of their time together. The family is fortunate to have recordings of Dale and Juanita playing together, a cherished family heirloom to share with future generations.
Juanita is survived by her daughter Yvonne (Les), grandsons Dale (Tiffany) and Brian (Krystal), three great-grandchildren, lifelong family friend Ida (Larry), nieces Dawn (Richard), Lora (Kevin), Connie, and nephews Steve (Sherryl), Wayne (Jackie), and Brad (Hilda). She was close with and leaves her husband’s niece, Judy, and nephew John (Ronnie) as well. Juanita is also survived by her beloved grand dogs, Bella and Bandit.
Juanita was preceded in death by her parents, husband Dale, brothers Roy and Wilbur, and niece Sandy.
The family would like to thank those at the Herrington Heart Failure Clinic in Ravenna and Hospice of the Western Reserve for the wonderful care and kindness given to Juanita.
Per Juanita’s wishes cremation has taken place. A celebration of her life will take place at a later date. Juanita had a great love of animals. Per her expressed wish, in lieu of flowers, the family requests to please consider donating to the Portage County Animal Protective League 8122 Infirmary Rd. Ravenna, OH 44266, or your favorite animal or rescue shelter in her memory.
