All Obituaries

GARRETTSVILLE Virginia M. “Ginger” Sheller, 86 years of age, became Our Gift to God on Sunday January 24, 2021. Ginger was God’s Gift to Us on May 19, 1934 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of the late Roy E. and Polly A. (Buzek) Lucas, Sr. A lifetime Garrettsville area resident, she had been a graduate of James A. Garfield High School, and  a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Garrettsville. Mrs. Sheller had been employed as a clerical assistant at James A....

MANTUA James A. “Jim” Splittorf, 80 years of age, passed away Sunday January 24, 2021, at University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. Born in Cleveland on July 27, 1940, he was the son of the late Arthur and Henryetta (Montjoy) Splittorf. A lifetime area resident, Jim was a 1964 graduate of Crestwood High School. He had been employed as a construction superintendent for Umbaugh Pole Building, and in 1973, Jim and his brother formed J&J Builders, which later became Triple J...

MANTUA-TOLEDO Dennis Lange, 68 years of age, passed away Sunday January 24, 2021 at St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. Arrangements are pending at the Green Family Funeral Home & Crematory Service in Mantua.

SHALERSVILLE-MANTUA With heavy hearts we share with you that our beloved mother, Anna Tomblin, 78 years of age, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021, as she has now joined her devoted Sonny whose passing took place on her birthday, January 17, 2021. Our hearts are shattered, but we are at peace knowing that they are together forever. As in life, it was always Sonny and Anna, so in death it remains the same. Born in Logan, West Virginia on January 17, 1943, Anna was the daughter of the...

GARRETTSVILLE Marian R. Foy, 91 years of age, passed away Wednesday,  January 20, 2021. Born in Norton, West Virginia on November 25, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Mabel (Kerr) Gallaher. A 1947 graduate of Webster Springs High School, she later became a longtime resident of Garrettsville, and former member of the United Methodist Church of Garrettsville. A homemaker, Mrs. Foy enjoyed baking, and traveling with church groups during her life. On January 29, 1949, she...

MANTUA David C. Harper, 83 years of age, passed away Tuesday January 19, 2021 at University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. Born in Filmore, New York on September 24, 1937, he was the son of the late Charles L. and Evelyn (Selover) Harper. A lifetime resident of Mantua, Dave along with his wife Dawn were the owner-operators of D&D Ceramics in Mantua. Dave served his country with honor in the U.S. Air Force. An avid reader, he held a keen interest in minerals and rocks, enjoyed playing...

MANTUA Sandra Jean Taylor, 62 years of age, passed away Monday January 18, 2021 at her residence. Born in Cleveland Hts., Ohio on November 23, 1958, she is the daughter of Donald and Carolyn (McConnell) Smith. A lifetime Mantua resident, Sandy was a graduate of Crestwood High School in 1977, and a member of Portage Faith United Methodist Church. In 1998 Sandy began her career at Kent State University, where she later became the Business Manager in the College of Communication and...

SHALERSVILE-MANTUA        Sonny R. Tomblin, 80 years of age, passed away Sunday January 17, 2021 at University Hospital in Cleveland. One of 19 children, Sonny was born in Logan, West Virginia on  May 31, 1940,  the son of the late Earl and Virchie (Sargent) Tomblin, Sr. A longtime resident of the Shalersville-Mantua area, he had been employed as a truck driver at General Electric in Ravenna from where he retired in 2002. Always active, Sonny was...

Richard A. Burkett, 56 years of age of Hiram, Ohio, passed away Sunday January 17, 2021 at UH-Geauga Medical Center. Born in Painesville, Ohio on August 3, 1963, the son of Robert and Barbara (Schley) Burkett, Sr., he had resided in Hiram the past 15 years. Formerly of Montville, Richard had attended Ledgemont High School. He was self- employed in the construction trades for many years. He will be remembered for his enjoyment with motorcycles, and was truly a lover of rescue animals. Richard...

MANTUA David Joseph Malisiak 79 years of age, was our Gift to God on Friday January 15, 2021 at University Hospital-Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. David was God’s Gift to Us on August 10, 1941 at Adena, Ohio, the son of the late Joseph and Stella (Balis) Malisiak. A graduate of Adena High School in 1959, he later moved to Cleveland in the early 60’s, then to the Mantua area in 1972. He had been employed as a project developer at C.M.I. in Chagrin Falls from where he retired...