The Red Brick Times

Jess R. Stevens, Jr.
October 25, 2008

Jess R. Stevens, Jr. 86 of Ravenna died Friday, October 24, 2008 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. He was born March 19, 1922 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Jess R. Sr. and Vilma (Burkhart) Stevens. A US Army veteran of WWII, he served in the 860th Quartermaster Company. Jess was a Ravenna resident for the past 2 years, formerly of Randolph and Charlestown Townships, a member of Charlestown United Methodist Church, life member of Ravenna VFW 1055, Mogadore VFW 8487 and Ravenna American Legion 331. He was a radio announcer for WEOL and WPVL, worked in public relations for the Norwalk and Lakewood Chambers of Commerce and was last employed as Director of Safety Services at Barberton Citizens Hospital. Survivors include his wife of 43 years Edna L. (Sunafrank), sons Russell Stevens of Manhatten, NY and Scott (Nancy) Stevens of Beacon, NY, stepsons Louis Oswalt of Lorain, OH and Wilmer Oswalt of Orlando, FL, 14 step grandchildren and 7 step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a stepdaughter Sarah Akers and a sister Gladys Stevens. Calling hours will be from 12:00 noon to time of services at 2:00 PM Sunday, October 26, 2008 at Shorts Funeral Home Ravenna Chapel with Reverend Brian Oglesbee officiating. Burial will take place at Hillside Cemetery in Randolph at a later date. Memorials should be made to Charlestown United Methodist Church, 6408 Rock Spring Road, Ravenna, OH 44266 or Robinson Memorial Hospice, 6847 N. Chestnut Street, Ravenna, OH 44266. The family wishes to thank the staff at the Loyalton for their loving care and support. (Shorts, Ravenna (330) 296-6858.)

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Posted 10:08 AM by jeichenlaub (1) comments

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Attended the service, Russ, Jess(Scott) and Nancy were there. Seem to be holding up well. Brief service, 2 ministers, fond recollections of Jess. Edna, his wife of 43 years, was there ... frail but strong. Brief buffet afterwards. Condolences can be sent to: scottodds@aol.com, nanaple@aol.com, bandito1949@gmail.com, and wordsmithery@verizon.net.

# posted by  jeichenlaub : October 26, 2008 4:05 PM
 
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