Obituaries for February 4, 2010

Thursday, February 04, 2010

Roger William Nicolet

MENTOR-ON-THE-LAKE - Roger William Nicolet, of Mentor-on-the-Lake, died Jan. 26, 2010, at Lake West Hospital in Willoughby. He was 68.

Born Nov. 18, 1941, in Cleveland, he married Wanda Broglin in Kentucky and had been married for 39 years. Roger was a lifelong area resident and graduate of Chardon High School.

Roger had been employed with A&P grocery store in Chardon, Coca Cola Distributing Co. of Mentor and Madison Giant Eagle.

Roger was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He enjoyed bowling, biking, walks and playing poker with classmates.

He is survived by his wife, Wanda; sisters, Joan Manchook of Willowick, Susan (Terry) Greene of Lodi, Gail (Paul) Cilia of Chardon, Lois Nicolet of Chardon, Cheri (Lee) Sparrow of Strongsville and Joy Bennington of Chardon; brothers, Glen (Victoria) Nicolet of Santa Fe, N.M., Mark (Debra) Nicolet of Rock Creek; sister-in-law, Marie (David) Franklin of Indiana; pets, Cookie, Tiger, Snowflake, Blackey, Pansy, Possum and Rosie; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Stella (nee Kirvelaitis) Nicolet.

A funeral service was held Feb. 1 at Burr Funeral Home in Chardon. Burial took place in Chardon Municipal Cemetery with full military honors.

Donations suggested to the family.

BURR FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE, 116 South St., Chardon, (440) 285-2182, handled arrangements. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.

Chalmers E. Bennett

HUNTSBURG - Chalmers E. Bennett, of Huntsburg, died Jan. 26, 2010, at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center in Claridon Township. He was 84.

Born April 24, 1925, in Chicago, he married Mary Rorabeck on March 14, 1944, in Bedford. He was an area resident since 1960.

Mr. Bennett was a newsprint publisher for 35 years with Advertising Enterprises in Chardon.

He enjoyed fishing, camping, computers, sailing and sports cars.

Survivors include his wife, Mary (nee Rorabeck) Bennett of Huntsburg; daughter, Joyce (Bill) Weida of Columbus; sons, Elliot C. Bennett of Tallmadge, Ohio, Richard (Donna) Bennett of Thompson and Randolph (Linda) Bennett of Huntsburg; brothers, Carveth Bennett, Chittenden Bennett and Mitchell Bennett; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elliot C. and Ella Annette (nee Hammer) Bennett; and sister, Marcella Lambert.

A memorial gathering was held Jan. 30 at the Burr Funeral Home in Chardon.

In lieu of flowers the family suggest contributions to: CARE, Attn: Pat Jonath - Treasurer, 11975 Madison Road, Huntsburg, OH 44046

BURR FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE, 116 South St., Chardon, (440) 285-2182, handled arrangements. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.

Leland E. Lumadue

EAST CLARIDON - Leland E. Lumadue, of East Claridon, died Jan. 27, 2010, at Briar Hill Health Care Residence in Middlefield. He was 89.

Born Feb. 9, 1920, in Johnstown, Pa., he married Frieda Salecker in South Euclid on April 18, 1942. He was a longtime area resident.

Mr. Lumadue was a printer and retired from LFE in Chesterland. He had previously worked at API.

Leland served in the Army during World War II. He loved golfing and tinkering in the garage.

His greatest love was spending time with his friends and family.

He is survived by his wife, Frieda (nee Salecker) Lumadue of E. Claridon; daughters, Kathy (Charles) Holland of Arizona, Carol (Michael) Spice of Burton and Linda (C.) Watson of Painesville; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.

Funeral services took place Jan. 30 at Burr Funeral Home in Chardon. Pastor Ray Mullet Chaplin of Hospice of Care Corp. officiated.

Burial took place in Claridon Center Cemetery.

Donations suggested to Hospice of Care Corp., 831 South St., Chardon, OH 44024.

BURR FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE, 116 South St., Chardon, (440) 285-2182, handled arrangements. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.

Patricia Ann Whitright

HAMBDEN TWP. - Patricia Ann (nee Starr) Whitright, of Hambden Township, died Feb. 1, 2010, at the Holly Hill Nursing Home in Newbury. She was 82.

Born June 24, 1924, in Chardon, she married Alan Frederick Whitright on May 1, 1941, in Chardon. He preceded her in death on July 3, 1991. She was a lifelong resident.

Mrs. Whitright was a self-employed cleaning lady.

She is survived by her son, David Whitright of Hambden Township; daughter, Kathryn (John) Love of Zion, Ill.; sister, Joan Starr of California; grandchildren, Rodney (Dottie) Whitright, Paul Whitright, Jennifer (Frank) DiNardo, Tami (Tom) Erasmus and Linda (Dale) Johnson; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Mary Starr; husband, Alan; and brothers, Richard and David Starr.

Funeral services were held Feb. 3 at Burr Funeral Home Chardon. The Rev. John Love, her son-in-law, officiated.

Burial took place in Chardon Municipal Cemetery.

BURR FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE, 116 South St., Chardon, (440) 285-2182, handled arrangements. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.

Helen Jane Parker

MIDDLEFIELD - Helen Jane Parke, of Middlefield, died at her residence Feb. 1, 2010. She was 90.

She was born March 19, 1919 in Youngstown, the daughter of Charles F. and Mary Mae Louise (nee Wigal) Echols. Jane was a graduate of Chaney High School in 1937 and received her teacher's degree from Marietta College in 1941.

She married Redmond L. Parker in 1945 and was a science teacher in the Cardinal school district for 34 years.

Jane enjoyed bird watching and reading, and she loved her cat "Cokie." She will be missed by her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Red Parker, on March 16, 1997; her son, Robert Parker, on Nov. 12, 2000; and her parents, Charles and Mary Echols.

There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be held at a later date in Middlefield Cemetery.

Contributions may be made to Geauga County Humane Society Rescue Village, P.O. Box 116, Novelty, OH 44072.

RUSSELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 15670 West High St., Middlefield, (440) 632-0241, is handling arrangements. Online condolences at www.russellfuneralservicesusa.com.