All Obituaries

Timothy Leo Kempel, 61 of Ravenna, passed away Saturday April 27, 2024 at the UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, Ohio.  On October 2, 1962, Tim was born in Akron, Ohio to Thomas Leo and the late Margaret Ann (Cusick) Kempel.  Tim has lived in Ravenna the past 32 years and had worked at Portage Electric as a counter salesman.  Survivors include his father Thomas (Ellen Miletti) Kempel, his wife Annette C. Kempel, his stepchildren  Chris Stutler, David Stutler, Ashley...

James Henry Kotkowski (Jim), aged 69, passed away on April 26, 2024. He was a beloved father, husband, grandfather and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Jim was born on May 6, 1954 and lived in Mantua all of his life. Jim enjoyed a beautiful 43-year marriage with his wife Sandi (Hahn) Kotkowski. He is survived by Erin (Jack) Soukenik and his son Everett (Sarah) Kotkowski and two grandsons, Harrison and Connor. Affectionately known as Pa, Jim took great...

James W. Lawson, 88 of Streetsboro, passed away Friday April 26, 2024 at the Avenue of Aurora.  He was born November 3, 1935 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Lester O. and Nellie (Mahoney) Lawson.  Jim has lived in Streetsboro the past 23 years and was formerly of Aurora.  He was the owner of the Original Jim's Open Kitchen in Solon and then in Streetsboro where his daughter Kathleen owns the restaurant.  Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Carole A. (Ramsey)...

Ronald Eugene Liller, 49 of Ravenna, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024 in Ravenna, Ohio. Ronald was born in Ravenna on June 7, 1974 to his parents Clarence Eugene Liller and Karen Arlene Parks. He had worked as a manager at the Warehouse for Family and Community Services. He is preceded in death by his mother Karen Arlene Parks. Ronald is survived by his children Brandon Wixom, Dakota Liller, Lacee Liller, Chelsee Liller and Jailynn Liller, and his siblings Margie Morrow, Melissa Liller...

Harold Lee Oblinger, 72 of Ravenna, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 in Akron, Ohio. Lee was born to his late parents Harold E. and Grace (Probst) Oblinger in Youngstown, Ohio on May 26, 1951. He worked as a truck driver retiring from Hattendorf-Bliss Trucking. Lee was a proud service member of the United States Army, serving in Vietnam, and was a member of the Ravenna VFW, American Legion, Harley Dresser Association, and the NRA. He also loved and was an avid Ohio sports fan. In...

Ralph Joseph Demshar 86 of Shalersville passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Medical Center. He was born August 15, 1937 in Cleveland, Ohio to Vincent Philip and Viola Mae (Welch) Demshar. Ralph was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, the NRA and the Ohio Gun Collectors Association. He was the owner of Campus Camera in Kent/V. Demshar & Sons, Inc. and was in the movie the Red Rose of Normandy. Survivors include his wife Judith (Jones), children...

Mary Rose Sott, age 82 of Ravenna, OH passed away, Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Tamarack Ridge, Kent, OH. She was born in Louisville, KY on June 7, 1941, daughter of the late Joseph and Magdalen (Wissle) Jackey. Mary Rose retired from Matco Tools in 2007.  She cherished spending time with family, and enjoyed crocheting, bowling, board games, and was a devoted Cleveland “Indians” Guardians fan. She was a woman of strong Catholic faith and a member of Immaculate Conception...

Douglas A. Carr 64 of Streetsboro passed away Monday, April 15, 2024 at his residence. He was born November 10, 1959 in Cleveland, Ohio to William and Barbara (Horn) Carr. Doug was a US Marine Corps veteran, a member of Faith Baptist Church in Streetsboro and worked as a machinist for Swagelok. Survivors include his wife Kimberly (Barnes), children Kerrin Gonzalez, Joseph Carr, James Carr and John Carr, grandchildren Marcos Gonzalez, Maddox Gonzalez, and Rylan Bargerstock and siblings Don...

Paul A. Toothman, Jr. 72 of Mantua passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Renaissance of Richfield. He was born May 16, 1951 in Fairmont, WV to Paul A. Sr. and Ellen (Stuckey) Toothman. Paul was a machine operator for Delta Systems in Streetsboro. Survivors include his wife of 44 years Ann M. (Link), children Teresa Toothman, Mary E. Oklander and Paula E. Toothman, grandchildren Aron, Ethan, Casey and Lucas and siblings Bill, Pat, Denise, Debbie, Melba and John. He was preceded in death by...

Darrel N. Dean, 89 of Chagrin Falls and formerly of Freedom, passed away Wednesday April 10, 2024 at the David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland.  He was born March 23, 1935 in Exchange, West Virginia to the late Okey Lee and Sarah Belle (Singleton) Dean.  Living in Chagrin Falls the past four years, he had retired from Teledyne Monarch in Hartville and had also worked the First Congregation Church in Ravenna.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...