Legal Notices 5-25-23
Unclaimed Funds for Geauga County
LEGAL NOTICES
LEGAL NOTICE
Sale of Real Estate
GEAUGA County
Foreclosure Auction
Case#22-F-000390. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association vs Name(s) Unknown, the Unknown heirs, devisees, legatees, beneficiaries of La Rose F. John, AKA LaRose R. John, AKA John F. La Rose and their unknown spouses and creditors; and, the unknown spouse of La Rose F. John, AKA LaRose R. John, AKA John F. La Rose, John Doe(s), et al.
The description of the property to be sold is as follows:
Property Address: 12426 FOWLERS MILL ROAD, CHARDON, GEAUGA, Ohio, 44024;
Legal Description: Full Legal Listed on Public Website; Parcel Number: 21-087650
Bidding will be available only on www.Auction.com opening on 6/6/2023 at 10:00 AM for a minimum of 7 days.
Property may be sold on a provisional sale date should the third party purchaser fail to provide their deposit within the allotted time.
Provisional Sale date: 6/20/2023 at 10:00 AM. Sales subject to cancellation. The deposit required is $5,000.00 to be paid by wire transfer within 2 hours of the sale ending. No cash is permitted.
Purchaser shall be responsible for those costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.
To view all sale details and terms for this property visit www.Auction.com and enter the Search Code 22F000390 into the search bar.
May11-18-25, 2023
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO
23-F-000096 – Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans Inc, Plaintiff vs. Robert J. Laski, et al., Defendants
The Unknown Heirs at Law or Under the Will, if any, of Robert J. Laski, Deceased. whose last place of residence/business is Address Unknown, but whose present place of residence/business is unknown will take notice that on February 15, 2023, Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans Inc. filed its Complaint in Case No. 23-F-000096 and on March 16, 2023 its Amended Complaint in the Court of Common Pleas Geauga County, Ohio, 100 Short Court Street, Chardon, OH 44024, alleging that the Defendant(s) The Unknown Heirs at Law or Under the Will, if any, of Robert J. Laski, Deceased. have or claim to have an interest in the real estate described below:
Permanent Parcel Number: 11-335917; Property Address: 12445 Bentbrook Drive, Chesterland, OH 44026. The legal description may be obtained from the Geauga County Auditor at 231 Main Street, Suite 1-A, Chardon, Ohio 44024, 440-279-1600.
The Petitioner further alleges that by reason of default of the Defendant(s) in the payment of a promissory note, according to its tenor, the conditions of a concurrent mortgage deed given to secure the payment of said note and conveying the premises described, have been broken, and the same has become absolute.
The Petitioner prays that the Defendant(s) named above be required to answer and set up their interest in said real estate or be forever barred from asserting the same, for foreclosure of said mortgage, the marshalling of any liens, and the sale of said real estate, and the proceeds of said sale applied to the payment of Petitioner’s Claim in the proper order of its priority, and for such other and further relief as is just and equitable.
THE DEFENDANT(S) NAMED ABOVE ARE REQUIRED TO ANSWER ON OR BEFORE THE 22ND DAY OF JUNE, 2023.
ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS INC.
By Reimer Law Co., Douglas A. Haessig, Attorney at Law, Attorney for Plaintiff-Petitioner, P.O. Box 39696, Solon, Ohio 44139. (440) 600-5500.
May11-18-25, 2023
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO
23-F-000237 – Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. as Trustee for Mortgage Assets Management Series I Trust vs. Unknown Successor Trustee, Trustee of the Jack Pensky Revocable Living Trust Dated March 25, 2000, et al.
Unknown Successor Trustee, Trustee of the Jack Pensky Revocable Living Trust Dated March 25, 2000, whose present place of residence is unknown, will take notice that on April 20, 2023, Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. as Trustee for Mortgage Assets Management Series I Trust, filed its Complaint in Foreclosure in Case No. 23-F-000237 in the Court of Common Pleas Geauga County, Ohio, 100 Short Court Street, Suite 300, Chardon, Ohio 44024, alleging that the Defendants, Unknown Successor Trustee, Trustee of the Jack Pensky Revocable Living Trust Dated March 25, 2000, have or claim to have an interest in the real estate located at 7560 Chagrin Road, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023, PPN #02-277400. A complete legal description may be obtained with the Geauga County Auditor’s Office located at 231 Main St., Chardon, OH 44024-1293.
The Petitioner further alleges that by reason of default of the Defendant(s) in the payment of a promissory note, according to its tenor, the conditions of a concurrent mortgage deed given to secure the payment of said note and conveying the premises described, have been broken, and the same has become absolute.
The Petitioner prays that the Defendant(s) named above be required to answer and set up their interest in said real estate or be forever barred from asserting the same, for foreclosure of said mortgage, the marshalling of any liens, and the sale of said real estate, and the proceeds of said sale applied to the payment of Petitioner’s claim in the property order of its priority, and for such other and further relief as is just and equitable.
THE DEFENDANT(S) NAMED ABOVE ARE REQUIRED TO ANSWER ON OR BEFORE THE 22ND DAY OF JUNE, 2023.
BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST
COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR
MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT
SERIES I TRUST
BY CLUNK, HOOSE CO., LPA, Ethan J. Clunk #0095546, Attorneys for Plaintiff-Petitioner, 495 Wolf Ledges Pkwy, Akron, OH 44311, (330) 436-0300 – telephone, (330) 436-0301 – facsimile, notice@clunkhoose.com.
May11-18-25, 2023
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO
Case No. 22-F-000750 – NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, Plaintiff, vs. Maria Rossi, et al., Defendants.
River Bend Subdivision Homeowners Association, whose last known address is unknown, unknown, Unknown, Unknown, will take notice that on December 30, 2022, NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing filed its Complaint in the Geauga County Court of Common Pleas at 100 Short Court, Suite 300, Chardon, OH 44024, assigned Case No. 22-F-000750 and styled NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing vs. Maria Rossi, et al. The object of, and demand for relief in, the Complaint is to foreclose the lien of Plaintiff’s mortgage recorded upon the real estate described below and in which Plaintiff alleges that the foregoing defendant has or claims to have an interest:
Parcel number(s): 21-177077
Property address: 12090 Quartermane Circle, Chardon, OH 44024
The defendant named above is required to answer the Complaint within twenty-eight (28) days after the last publication of this legal notice. This legal notice will be published once a week for three successive weeks.
By Ann Marie Johnson, Attorney for Plaintiff; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, P. O. Box 165028, Columbus, OH 43216-5028, 614-220-5611, amj@manleydeas.com
May18-25 Jun1, 2023
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
STATE OF OHIO
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Columbus, Ohio
Division of Construction Management
Legal Copy Number: 230366
Sealed proposals will be accepted from pre- qualified bidders at the ODOT Office of Contracts until 10:00 a.m. on June 22, 2023. Project 230366 is located in Geauga County, SR 88-03.40 and is a TWO LANE RESURFACING project. The date set for completion of this work shall be as set forth in the bidding proposal. Plans and Specifications are on file in the Department of Transportation.
May18-25, 2023
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
STATE OF OHIO
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Columbus, Ohio
Division of Construction Management
Legal Copy Number: 230373
Sealed proposals will be accepted from pre- qualified bidders at the ODOT Office of Contracts until 10:00 a.m. on June 22, 2023. Project 230373 is located in Geauga County, LaDue Boat Launch Pavement and is a SPOT PATCHING/PAVEMENT REPAIR project. The date set for completion of this work shall be as set forth in the bidding proposal. Plans and Specifications are on file in the Department of Transportation.
May18-25, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE
The following matters are the subject of this public notice by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The complete public notice, including any additional instructions for submitting comments, requesting information, a public hearing, filing an appeal, or ADA accommodations may be obtained at: https://epa.ohio.gov/actions or Hearing Clerk, Ohio EPA, 50 W. Town St. P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216. Ph: 614-644-3037 email: HClerk@epa.ohio.gov
Final Issuance of Permit to Install
Saloma Weaver DBA S & S Bakery
Facility Description: Wastewater
ID #: 1562006
Date of Action: 05/12/2023
This final action not preceded by proposed action and is appealable to ERAC.
Project: S & S Bakery Onsite Sewage Treatment System
Project Location: 15677 Newcomb Road, Middlefield Twp
Annual Health District Survey
Geauga County General Health District
470 Center St Bldg 8, Chardon, OH 44024 0208
ID #: HD2800
Date of Action: 05/15/2023
On May 15, 2023, the director of Ohio EPA determined that Geauga Public Health is in substantial compliance and hereby places Geauga Public Health on Ohio EPA’s approved list of health districts authorized to administer and enforce the solid and infectious waste and construction and demolition debris laws and rules in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Chapters 3734., 3714. and applicable Ohio Administrative Code rules. The survey was completed on January 17, 2023. This authorization is subject to all rules, regulations, and specified conditions and can be viewed here: https://tinyurl.com/epaIA.
Final Approval of Plans and Specifications
Geauga County Services Center PWS
470 Center St Bldg 3, Chardon, OH 44024
ID #: DDAGW-358
Date of Action: 05/17/2023
This final action not preceded by proposed action and is appealable to ERAC.
Detail Plans for PWSID:OH2868112 Plan:DDAGW-358 Regarding WTP Upgrades.
May25, 2023
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
APPEAL FOR A VARIANCE TO THE
CHESTER TOWNSHIP
ZONING RESOLUTION
Notice is hereby given that the Chester Township Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing on an application identified as number Z-2023-2, on an appeal for a use variance to the Chester Township Zoning Resolution on the 12th day of June, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at Metzenbaum Center – Small gym; 8200 Cedar Rd., Chester Twp., OH. (Enter building at second blue awning.)
The application, submitted by Armand DiNardo, requests that he may build Hampton Court – a 37 Single-Unit Gated Community in a “R” One Family Residential District.
Kathleen McCarthy,
Administrative Assistant
May25, 2023
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
APPEAL FOR A VARIANCE TO THE
CHESTER TOWNSHIP
ZONING RESOLUTION
Notice is hereby given that the Chester Township Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing on an application identified as number Z-2023-6, on an appeal for an area variance to the Chester Township Zoning Resolution on the 12th day of June, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at Metzenbaum Center – Small gym; 8200 Cedar Rd., Chester Twp., OH. (Enter building at second blue awning.)
The applicant, Carl Boyles requests that his property located at 9141 Forest Lane be granted a 100% area variance to build a 26’ x 23’ accessory building in the front yard off of his driveway where the land is accessible and level. This application fails to meet Section 5.01.03 and 5.01.02 of the Chester Township Zoning Resolution.
Kathleen McCarthy,
Administrative Assistant
May25, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE
Village of Middlefield
Notice is hereby given that during the Council Meeting held on May 11, 2023, The Village of Middlefield passed the following legislation:
RESOLUTION 23-05 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF SPECIFIED INSURANCE FROM LOVE INSURANCE AGENCY, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
ORDINANCE 23-123 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING VISION AND DENTAL HEALTH CARE BENEFITS THROUGH DELTA DENTAL PLAN OF OHIO, INC., AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE 23-124 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF A MONTHLY CAR ALLOWANCE TO THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE 23-125 AN ORDINANCE SELECTING THE BID OF GRADE LINE INC FOR THE WELL #3 RAW WATER MAIN TRANSMISSION LINE, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,197,668.25 TO BE THE LOWEST AND BEST BID FOR SAID PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH SAID BIDDER FOR THAT PROJECT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE 23-126 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF THE PLAT FOR CONSOLIDATION OF PERMANENT PARCELS 19-045700, 19-045900, AND 19-046000 BEING LAND OWNED BY YODER’S FURNITURE, LLC AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE 23-116 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION FOR MAYOR EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024.
ORDINANCE 23-118 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING VARIOUS ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE SANCTUARY IN MIDDLEFIELD & MARY YODER’S AMISH KITCHEN 5K RACE, WAIVING THE PROHIBITION OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES REGARDING SAME.
The Complete Text Of These Resolutions And Ordinances May Be Viewed Or Obtained At The Office Of The Fiscal Officer, 14860 N. State Ave., Middlefield, Ohio During Regular Business Hours.
Cindy Detweiler,
Administrative Asst. /Billing Clerk
May25, 2023
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO
22-F-000376 – Christopher P. Hitchcock, Treasurer of Geauga County, Ohio, Plaintiff vs. Sherrie L. Guthrie, et al., Defendants.
The Unknown Heirs of Joyce Crawford, Donna Guthrie, and Donald Guthrie, Jr., Brenda Nagle-Bolt, and Ciera Brantley whose last known address is unknown and present address is unknown, and cannot, with reasonable diligence, be ascertained shall take notice; and, if deceased, their unknown heirs, devises, legatees, administrators, executors, and assigns will take notice that on the 10th day of March, 2023, the Treasurer Of Geauga County, filed an Amended Complaint in the Court of Common Pleas, Geauga County, Ohio, 100 Short Court Street, Chardon, Ohio 44024 entitled Christopher P. Hitchcock, Treasurer of Geauga County vs. Sherrie L. Guthrie, et al., Case No: 22-F-000376, against the above-named parties, praying that the premises hereinafter described be sold for the collection of delinquent real estate taxes, owed and unpaid, is $8,885.26 together with accruing taxes, assessments, penalties, interest, and charges; as well as court costs. Said premises is described as permanent parcel number(s) 04-062000. A complete legal description of the parcel(s) can be obtained from the Geauga County Recorder’s Office. The volume and page number for the parcel(s) can be obtained from the Geauga County Auditor’s Office.
The object of the action is to obtain from the Court a judgment foreclosing the tax liens against such real estate and ordering the sale of such real estate for the satisfaction of delinquent taxes.
Such action is brought against the real property only and no personal judgment shall be entered in it. However, if pursuant to the action, the property is sold for an amount that is less than the amount of the delinquent taxes, assessments, charges, penalties and interest against it, the Court, in a separate order, may enter a deficiency judgment against the owner of record of a parcel for the amount of the difference; if that owner of record is a corporation, the Court may enter the deficiency judgment against the stockholder holding a majority of the corporation’s stock.
The above-named parties are required to answer on or before 28 days after the last date of publication. Such answer must be filed with the Clerk of Courts, and a copy must be served on the Prosecuting Attorney.
By Kristen Rine, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Attorney for Plaintiff.
May25 Jun1-8, 2023
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Newbury Township
The Newbury Township Board of Trustees will hold a public meeting at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at the Newbury Town Hall, located at 14899 Auburn Road. This will be a work session for the purpose of determining the Fiscal 2024 Tax Budget. This meeting is open to the public, but no matters other than the tax budget will be discussed during the meeting.
Beverly Sustar, Fiscal Officer
May25 Jun1, 2023
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO
23-F-000226 – PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff vs. CHARLES S. NAPOLITANO, et al., Defendants.
Jane Doe, Name Unknown Spouse if any of Charles S. Napolitano whose last known address was 11730 Legend Creek Drive, Chesterland, OH, 441026 and Unknown Heirs at Law, Devisees, Legatees, Executors and Administrators of Mary A. Napolitano, deceased, whose last known address was Unknown, and who cannot be served, will take notice that on 04/13/2023, Plaintiff filed a Complaint for Money, Foreclosure and other Equitable Relief in the Geauga County Court of Common Pleas, Geauga County, Ohio, located at 100 Short Court Street, Chardon, Ohio 44024, Case No. 23-F-000226 against Jane Doe, name unknown, unknown spouse if any of Charles S. Napolitano Unknown Heirs at Law, Devisees, Legatees, Executors and Administrators of Mary A. Napolitano, deceased and others as Defendants, alleging that, Charles S. Napolitano, and Mary A. Napolitano, deceased are in default for all payments from August 15, 2022; that on June 5, 2013, Charles S. Napolitano and Mary A. Napolitano, deceased, executed and delivered a certain Mortgage Deed in which said Defendants agreed, among other things, to pay the Note and to comply with all of the terms of the Mortgage Deed hereinafter described, which Mortgage Deed was filed in the Recorder’s Office of Geauga County, Ohio on June 14, 2013, recorded in Instrument No. 201300861196 that, further, the balance due on the Note is $183,585.84 with interest at the rate of 4.2900% per annum from August 15, 2022; that to secure the payment of the Note, executed and delivered a certain Mortgage Deed to and thereby conveying, in fee simple, the following described premises:
Situated in the State of Ohio, in the County of Geauga, and in the City of Chesterland:
Commonly known as 11730 Legend Creek Drive, Chesterland, OH 44026
and further alleging that the aforesaid Mortgage is a valid and subsisting first and best lien upon said premises after the lien of the Treasurer; that the Note is in default, whereby the conditions set forth in the Note and Mortgage have been broken, that the Mortgage has become absolute and that Plaintiff is entitled, therefore, to have the Mortgage foreclosed, the premises sold, and the proceeds applied in payment of Plaintiff’s claims; that the Defendants Jane Doe, name unknown, unknown spouse if any of Charles S. Napolitano and Unknown Heirs at Law, Devisees, Legatees, Executors and Administrators of Mary A. Napolitano, deceased, among others, may have or claim to have some interest in or lien upon said premises; that all of the Defendants are required to set forth any claim, lien or interest in or upon the premises that he, she, or it may have or claim to have or be forever barred therefrom; that Plaintiff’s Mortgage be declared to be a valid and subsisting first and best lien upon said premises after the lien of the Treasurer, if any, that its Mortgage be foreclosed; that all liens be marshaled; that the equity of redemption of all Defendants be forever cut off, barred, and foreclosed; that upon the sale of said premises the proceeds be paid to Plaintiff to satisfy the amount of its existing lien and the interest, together with its disbursements, advancements, and costs herein expended; and for such other and further relief to which is may be entitled in equity or at law.
Defendants are further notified that they are required to answer the Complaint on or before July 6, 2023 which includes twenty-eight (28) days from the last publishing, or judgment may be rendered as prayed for therein.
PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Submitted by: Suzanne M. Godenswager (0086422), Sandhu Law Group, LLC, 1213 Prospect Avenue, Suite 300, Cleveland, OH 44115, 216-373-1001, Attorney for Plaintiff
May25 Jun1-8, 2023
