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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.

Welcome to the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On Saturday, December 13th, 2025, Wreaths Across America will be at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud.

Please help our location lay wreaths at as many graves as possible by clicking the red "Sponsor" button.

Thank you so much for supporting Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!

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In Memory Of for Ronald Francis Suhar, United States Military, Born 11/29/41, Passed On 01/20/13, Honored by Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery

To the best Godfather and Uncle a kid could ask for! Loved and missed always

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In Memory Of for Larry Allen Rector, United States Military, Born 09/21/40, Passed On 07/04/05, Honored by Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery

Remembered & loved by Carole, Greg, Don, Spouses, Grandkids, Great Grandkids, relatives & friend

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Location Information

OHWRNR - Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery
10175 Rawiga Rd
Seville, OH 44273, United States
Veteran Graves: 45,612
Coverage Goal: 32,000
Wreaths So Far: 5,276
Ceremony On: December 13, 2025 at 10:00 am
Ceremony At: 
Wreath Placement: Immediately Following Ceremony

Location Coordinator: Lynda Bowers
Contact Location: 

Directions to Cemetery

10175 Rawiga Rd, Seville, OH 44273

https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/ohiowesternreserve.asp

When using any Computer Map Program (ex: Map Quest) use Zip Code 44273.

From the North: Cleveland / Cleveland Hopkins Airport – Take Interstate 71 South to Interstate 76 East (exit 209). Take Interstate 76 East to Exit 2 (Route 3/Seville). Turn right onto Route 3. Go to the first traffic light, Greenwich Road. Turn Left onto Greenwich Road. Travel three miles to Rawiga Road. Turn Right onto Rawiga Road. Cemetery is 1¼ mile down on the left. 

From the West: Lodi – Take Interstate 76 East to Exit 2 (Route 3/Seville). Turn right onto Route 3. Go to the first traffic light, Greenwich Road. Turn left onto Greenwich Road. Travel three miles to Rawiga Road. Turn right onto Rawiga Road. Cemetery is 1¼ mile down on the left.  

From the South: Columbus – Take Interstate 71 North to Interstate 76 East (exit 209). Take Interstate 76 East to Exit 2 (Route 3/Seville). Turn right onto Route 3. Go to the first traffic light, Greenwich Road. Turn left onto Greenwich Road. Travel three miles to Rawiga Road. Turn right onto Rawiga Road. Cemetery is 1¼ mile down on the left

From the Southeast – Canton or from Akron/Canton Airport: Take Interstate 77 North to State Route 224. Go West on Route 224; will merge with Interstate 76. Then follow Akron Directions 

From East: Akron – Take Interstate 76/Route 224 West to Exit 7 (Route 57/Rittman). Turn left onto Route 57. Go to the first traffic light, Seville Road. Turn right onto Seville Road. Travel three miles to Rawiga Road. Turn left onto Rawiga Road. Cemetery is ¼ mile down on the left.

Parking Instructions

All parking will be off-site this year. Only handicap placard vehicles will be allowed on the cemetery grounds. Please see remote parking sites and shuttle times.  


General Parking will be at Jarrett Trucking. Please follow signage. Shuttles will begin running at 7:45am. Rawiga Golf Course IS NOT approved parking this year. Please do not attempt to park here. Handicap Placard vehicles will have parking at the cemetery. Starting at 8am.

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Please do not forget to register to volunteer! That way you will get all updates about the cemetery itself.

Here are some things to remember about the ceremony:

  • Everyone of all ages and backgrounds is welcome.
  • Please help ensure that all participants get the opportunity to place a wreath.
  • Please follow the location coordinators instructions on where to place wreaths, as well as "how" they should be placed.
  • We especially appreciate volunteers willing to help clean-up. Please check in with the location coordinator if you are interested in helping with the clean-up.

There will be no volunteer check-in this year unless your group has 15 members or more. If you are a large group checking in, please meet at the main tent and follow the signs. 

The most important thing to remember is to have a wonderful experience participating in the ceremony and thank you so much for help Wreaths achieve our mission to remember, honor and teach.

Local Groups Supporting Us

OH0467 - Ohio Western Reserve Ladies

Welcome to OH0467 - Ohio Western Reserve Ladies! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery and to help honor and remember as many veterans as possible. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort and then click "Volunteer" to join us for National Wreaths Across America Day. Thank you so much!

OH0022 - Wreaths for Western Reserve

Welcome to OH0022 - Wreaths for Western Reserve! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery and to help honor and remember as many veterans as possible. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort and then click "Volunteer" to join us for National Wreaths Across America Day. Thank you so much!

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