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Albert E. Hale
MOGADORE Albert E. Hale, 78, died Friday, Feb. 9, 2001.
Born June 24, 1922, in Mogadore, he was the son of Warren and Annette (Wilcox) Hale. He was a life resident of the Mogadore/Suffield area.
Mr. Hale was a carpenter for 16 years before working as a rural mail carrier for 23 years in the Suffield area.
He served in the U.S. Army at the end of World War II.
He was a direct descendant of the founders of the Mogadore Christian Church and an active member, serving as elder, trustee, deacon, chairman of the board, a Sunday school teacher and choir member. He was a long-time member of the Mogadore Historical Society and he a member of the American Legion Post 452.
He enjoyed woodworking and taught woodworking classes in local grade schools.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Dorothy (Palmer); sons, Gregory (Sandy), Loren (Peggy), and David (Mary); son-in-law Bruce Kaschner; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and sister, Evangeline Essig. A son, Thomas P.; a daughter, Mary K. Kaschner and a sister, Kathleen. died previously.
Calling hours will be 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Hopkins Lawver Mogadore Funeral Home. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with Rev. Eugene F. Higgins officiating. Burial will be in Hillside Memorial Park in Akron.
Memorials may be made to the Mogadore Christian Church for youth and missions, 106 S. Cleveland Ave., Mogadore, Ohio 44260.
Mellisa C. Allen
Mellisa C. Allen, 17, formerly of Palmyra, died Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2001, of injuries sustained in an automobile accident Jan. 15, 2000.
Born Aug. 14, 1983, she was the daughter of Veronica and Garth D. Allen.
Miss Allen was a student at Southeast High School, where she played the flute and acted in school productions.
Survivors include her mother, Veronica Makkonen of Gloucester, Mass.; father Garth (Veleene) Allen of Palmyra; brother Zachary Mason of Palmyra; sisters April of Gloucester, Kayla of Palmyra and Annalise Milton of Palmyra.
Memorial services were held last week at West Gloucester Congregational Church in Massachusetts.
Freida Fleshman
Freida Fleshman, 81, of Ravenna Township, died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2001, at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna.
Born Sept. 26, 1919, in Akron, she was the daughter of Mathias and Susanna (Thoricht) Just. Formerly of Aurora, she had been a Ravenna resident for the past 60 years.
Mrs. Fleshman had been a clerk with Even-Flo in Ravenna prior to her retirement.
Survivors include her sons, Raymond Jr. of Streetsboro, Richard of Florida, Robert and Ronald, both of Ravenna; a daughter, Bonnie L. Trent of Ravenna; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brothers, Henry Just of Brimfield and Richard Just of Rootstown; sisters, Erma Bender of Rootstown and Rose Whitney of Florida. Her husband, Raymond, Sr.; a grandson, Robbie and a sister, Elsie Young, died previously.
Calling hours will be held be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Shorts Funeral Home, Ravenna Chapel where services will take place at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Carl Holm officiating. Private burial will take place.
David C. May
MANTUA - David C. May, 49, died Friday, Feb. 9, 2001, at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna after a period of failing health.
Born July 16, 1915, in Bedford, he was the son of Charles and Pauline (Spaeth) May. He was a lifelong resident of the Mantua area.
Mr. May was a truck driver with the Portage County Sanitation Department for 20 years.
He was a 1969 graduate of Crestwood High School and a member of Parents Without Partners, Chapter 600. He enjoyed going to flea markets with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his daughter, Deborah "Debbie" May of Mantua; three grandchildren; father, Charles May of Florida; mother, Pauline May of Mantua; and brother, Michael of Marlboro.
Calling hours will be held from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Monday at Green's Funeral Home in Mantua, where funeral services will follow at 7:45 p.m. Burial will be private.
Victoria E. Fredmonsky
Victoria E. Fredmonsky, 95, of Cleveland, mother-in-law of Streetsboro Councilwoman Barbara Fredmonsky, died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2001, at the Mount Royal Villa Nursing Home in North Royalton.
Born Aug. 28, 1905, she was the daughter of Joseph and Celia (Novotney) Piller.
Mrs. Fredmonsky was a homemaker.
She was a member of Holy Spirit Byzantine Catholic Church in Parma.
Survivors include her sons, Joseph (Elaine) of Parma Heights and James (Barbara) of Streetsboro; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and sister, Celia Ciannilli. Her husband, John, died previously.
Calling hours will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Mallchok Funeral Home, 5660 Ridge Road, Parma. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Holy Spirit Byzantine Catholic Church, 5500 W. 54th St., Parma. Burial will be in Holy Spirit Cemetery in Parma.
Alice L. Slabaugh Wigley
Alice L. Slabaugh Wigley, 61, of Leavittsburg died Thursday Feb. 8, 2001, in Trumbull Memorial Hospital in Warren after a lengthy illness.
Born June 21, 1939, in Mt. Storm, W. Va., she was the daughter of Arnold and Ollie (Berg) Rohrbaugh. She was a 50-year resident of Leavittsburg.
Mrs. Wigley was a homemaker.
She was a member of the Leavittsburg Church of God. She enjoyed fishing and gardening.
Survivors include her husband, Ralph Wigley of Leavittsburg; sons, Michael (Sandy) Slabaugh of Southington, Randall (Janet) Slabaugh of Garrettsville and Ricky (Sharon) Slabaugh of Liberty Ohio; daughter, Deborah DeWitt of Accident, Md.; stepsons, Terry and Hal Wigley; stepdaughter, Jillean Wigley; 15 grandchildren; brothers, Forrest Rohrbaugh of Hutton, Md.; and sisters, Evadot Davis of Hendricks, W.Va., Maxine Gank of Oakland, Md., and Amogene Metheny of Ravenna. A brother, John Rohrbaugh, died previously.
Calling hours will be helf from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Mallory-DeHaven-Carlson Funeral Home in Garrettsville. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Leavittsburg Church of God, with the Rev. John Alexander officiating. Burial will be in Park Cemetery in Garrettsville.
John H. Adams
John H. Adams, 61, of Braceville, died Friday, Feb. 9, 2001, of cancer.
Born May 21, 1939 in Wyandotte, Mich., he was the son of John Adams and Frances Lynn.
Mr. Adams worked for CJ Rogers Transportation as a truck driver for 30 years and also drove school buses for LaBrac, Lordstown, Tampeel and special busing. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. he was a member of St. Pius. He enjoyed working on old cars.
Survivors include his wife, Marguerite "Darleen" (Glianyi), whom he married May 31, 1965; of Braceville; son, John P. of Chagrin Falls; daughter, Amy Lynn (Eric) Vasbinder of Warren; three grandchildren; and sisters, Marian Westinghause of Wyandotte, Mich., Margie Layne of Trenton, Mich. Lillian (Jack) Sweetenhan of Trenton, Mich. and Rosemary (Arthur) Sullivan of Southgate, Mich. His sister, Mona Hearlston, died previously.
Cremation has taken place. Arrangements were handled by the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Valley.
Howard M. Cowan, 88,
Howard M. Cowan, 88, of Dawley Road, Ravenna, died Sunday, Feb. 4, 2001, at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna.
Born Oct. 11, 1912 in Cuyahoga Falls, he was the son of Robert A. and Muriel G. (Bolender) Cowan.
He retired from Keller Electric in 1975 after more than 30 years of employment.
Mr. Cowan lived in Streetsboro until purchasing his farm on Dawley Road in 1946. There he enjoyed farming in addition to raising and selling Christmas trees. In 1967, Mr. Cowan donated a Christmas tree that graced the Blue Room of the White House under the Johnson administration.
He was a member of the First Congregational Church of Ravenna and had served on many of its boards. He also served on the state and national Christmas Tree Growers Association.
Survivors include his wife, Margery (Shelles), whom he married June 3, 1941; daughter, Mary Alice Cowan of Ravenna; one grandson; and brother, Darrell T. Cowan of Streetsboro. His, brothers Paul H. Cowan and Glen R. Cowan died in 1993 and 2000 respectively.
Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until noon services Wednesday at the First Congregational Church of Ravenna, with the Rev. Jeffrey Frantz officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Streetsboro.
Memorials may be made to the First Congregational Church of Ravenna, 266 S. Chestnut St., Ravenna, OH 44266.
Ralph E. Kropf, 70
Ralph E. Kropf, 70, of Glenwillow, died Saturday, Feb. 3, 2001 at his residence.
Born in Alliance, he was the son of the late Walter and Mabel Kropf.
Mr. Kropf graduated from Alliance High School, Mount Union College and Kent State University. He retired from Portage County schools after 34 years, serving as a teacher and principal. He also was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.
Survivors include a son, Theodor; daughter, Alexandra; brother Eldon (Carol) Kropf; sister-in-law Stella (Terry) Chisholm. His wife, Betty, died previously.
Calling hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Tabone Funeral Home, Solon. Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Rita's Church. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery following cremation.
Cynthia W. Sellman, 95
Cynthia W. Sellman, 95, of Columbus Street, Kent, died Friday, Feb. 2, 2001, at Longmeadow Care Center in Ravenna.
Born Sept. 12, 1905 in Kent, she was a daughter of John B. and Sadie (Williamson) Weber.
Mrs. Sellman worked at City Bank in Kent for 25 years.
She was a member of and past treasurer of the Kent United Methodist Church, the American Business Women's Association, AARP, and loved and enjoyed animals and supported numerous animal protection groups.
Survivors include many nieces and nephews. Her husband, Gerald Sellman died in 1967. Her brothers, Lloyd and Glen Weber and sisters Myrtle Fitzgerald, Ivy Bagnall and Lilly Geiger, died previously.
There will be no calling hours. Funeral services will be private.
Memorials may be made to the Animal Protection League, Attn.: Ann, P.O. Box 927, Ravenna, OH 44266.
Jessie A. Mancino, 80
Jessie A. Mancino, 80, of Redlands, Calif. and formerly of Ravenna, died Thursday, Feb. 1, 2000, at Redlands Community Hospital of heart problems. She lived on Peck Road in Ravenna Township for 37 years before moving to California 21 years ago.
She was born in Little Washington, Pa.
Mrs. Mancino was a housekeeper for 60 years before retiring.
She was a member of the Calvary Temple Assembly of God.
Survivors include her sons, Frank of Sedro Woolley, Wash. and Bill of Neusenstamm, Germany; daughter, Jo Phillips of Riverside, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers, Ray King of Tampa, Fla., Dick King of Canton, and Howard King of Minneapolis, Minn.; sisters, Freda Carden of Kent; Aldene Yates of Niles, Vera Summers of Ravenna, Ariene Youghler of Florida, and Ruby Knight of Winson-Salem, N.C. Her husband, Jim Mancino, died in June 1980. A daughter, Marien M. Vicha and two brothers died previously.
Services were held Friday at Green Acres Chapel in Bloomington, Calif. Burial was in Green Acres Memorial Park.
John Robert Jordan, 79
John Robert Jordan, 79, of Ravenna, died Saturday, Feb. 3, 2001, at Akron General Medical Center.
Born Feb. 25, 1921 in Clarksburg, W.Va., he was the son of the late Robert K. and Lillian Mae (Harris) Jordan.
He lived in Ravenna since 1960. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. In 1986, Mr. Jordan retired from Roadway Express where he had been a truck driver. He was a member of the Ravenna Eagles, the Ravenna V.F.W. and the Titusville, Fla., V.F.W.
Survivors include sons, John Theodore Boston of Wayland, James Jeffery Boston and Jeremy Kevin Boston, both of Paris; daughters, Linda L. Chesnik of Seven Hills, Deborah A. Pettitt of Charlestown; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; half-brother Ralph Hall of Columbus, Ga.; and sisters, Beryl Jones of California and Evelyn Rousch. A daughter, April Christine Jordan; sisters, Juanita Miller and Dora Winland; brother, Charles Jordan and half-brother, Franklin Hall died previously.
Calling hours will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Wood-Kortright Funeral Home, Ravenna Chapel, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Lenora "Midge" Ingraham, 75
WINDHAM - Lenora "Midge" Ingraham, 75, died Feb. 3, 2001, at the Maple Wood Care Centre after a lengthy illness.
Born Dec. 8, 1925 in Boliver, Pa., she was the daughter of Edward and Catherine (McElwee) Beckner.
She was a 50-year resident of Windham, and a homemaker.
Mrs. Ingraham was a Sunday School teacher and choir member at Church of Christ Congregational in Windham. She also was active in the Helping Hand Society and was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels in Windham. She was an avid bowler, but most enjoyed time with family and her grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband, William Ingraham, whom she married Aug. 21, 1942; son, William Jr. of Brimfield; daughter, Noralee Ingraham of Stow; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Edward Beckner of Southington, George Beckner of Newton Falls; sisters, Olive Beckner of Newton Falls and Shirley Dolan of Ravenna.
Calling hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Mallory-DeHaven-Carlson Funeral Home in Garrettsville, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, with the Rev. David Howell officiating. Burial will be at Windham Township Cemetery.
The Rev. Everett S. Lovejoy, 79
The Rev. Everett S. Lovejoy, 79, of Manchester died Saturday, Feb. 3, 2001, at his home.
Born July 7, 1921, in Lowery, W. Va., he was the son of the late McKinley and Pearl (Dolin) Lovejoy. He lived in Ravenna before moving to Manchester six years ago.
Rev. Lovejoy had been a minister and pastor in various area Apostolic churches. He played several musical instruments and wrote more than 1,000 Gospel songs. He made two records and had several radio broadcasts. He had been a foreman at the A.C. Williams Steel Foundry in Ravenna.
Survivors include his wife, Geneva Marie (Jones) Lovejoy; sons, Steven Allen, Roger Paul, and Daniel Lee, all of Manchester, David Ray of Youngstown and Everett "Tim" of Ravenna; daughter, Beverly Kay Brunton of Ravenna, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers, Kenneth of Paris, Johnny of Diamond, Brownie of Ravenna and sister, Mary "Sis" Stanley of Ravenna. His brothers, Rexford, Franklin, Harry and William, died previously.
Calling hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Wood-Kortright Funeral Home, Ravenna Chapel, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, with Rev. Clyde Kline officiating. Burial will be in the Grandview Memorial Park in Ravenna.
Gladys Mae Perkowski, 74
Gladys Mae Perkowski, 74, of Caranor Drive, Kent, died Sunday, February 4, 2001, at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna.
Born November, 3, 1926, in Ashtabula, she was the daughter of Harry and Marcelle (McCarthy) Williams.
Mrs. Perkowski was a volunteer for the American Red Cross.
She was a member of St. Patrick's Church, the Infant of Prague Guild, an Eucharistic Minister and Lectern at St. Patrick's, the Kent Coatery, Kent Daughters of the American Revolution, Church Women United of Kent and the Millie Stough Golf League.
Survivors include her husband, Carl, to whom she was married to for 54 years; sons, Peter (Lana) of Kent and Michael of Memphis, Tenn.; daughters, Carla (Hal) Brumby of Kent, Mikelann Perkowski of Carlsbad, Calif., Mary Perkowski of Chicago, Ill. and Julie (Jon) McGraw of Cleveland; seven grandchildren; brothers, David Williams, William Williams, Donald Williams, Walter Williams, and John Williams, sisters, Hope Petrella, Mary Trivelli, Margaret Meagher, Laura Dunlop and Janet Frobese. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Harry and Jimmy Williams.
Calling hours will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Bissler & Sons Funeral Home. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Patrick's Church with Rev. Thomas Kraszewski officiating. Burial will be in Standing Rock Cemetery in Kent.
Memorials may be made to St. Patrick's School Endowment Fund, 127 Portage St., Kent, OH 44240.
Ralph Pemberton Jones, 80
Ralph Pemberton Jones, 80, of Kent died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2001, at Alliance Community Hospital.
He was born Feb. 29, 1920 in Winder, Ga.
Mr. Jones was a self-employed truck driver and had driven for P.I.E.
He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the Portage Lakes Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Survivors include his sons, Kevin of Brimfield and Allen of Stow; daughters, Cheryl Irvin of Palmyra and Carol Kellogg of Hudson; five grandchildren; and sister, Reba Shields of Blounstown, Fla. His wife, Mildred Barbara (Bellerive), died previously.
There will be no calling hours. Private services will be held for the family. Arrangements are being handled by Wood-Kortright Funeral Home Ravenna Chapel.
