Donald L. Roberts
Donald L. Roberts, age 89, of East Claridon, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Feb. 16, 2026.
Born on Jan. 12, 1937, in Painesville, Ohio, to Rodney Proctor and Evelyn Lucille (nee Lee) Roberts, he was a lifelong area resident.
Don graduated from Chardon High School in 1955.
He proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1956 to 1962.
He was a dedicated employee of Lubrizol Wickliffe for 38 years and the founder of the Retirees’ Breakfast Club.
Don’s many pastimes included fishing trips in Canada, canoeing, bird watching (his favorites were bluebirds and purple martins), gardening and his Siamese cats. He also enjoyed golf and playing cards.
He is survived by his loving daughters, Kelli (Bill) Leonetti, of East Claridon, and Terri (Dave) Combs, of Chardon; grandchildren, Nicole (Jon) Koch, Danielle (Joe) DeCaro, Dana (Dan) O’Reilly, Amanda (fiancé Chase) Mitri; and great-grandchildren, Gabriella, Mackenzie, Ethan, Jeremiah, Lucas, Joey, Julian, Reagan, Brady and Emma.
He also leaves his brother, Bill Roberts, of Jefferson, Ohio; brothers-in-law, Lou (Myrna) Sheehe, of Fort Wayne, Ind., and Dick VanDevander, of Chardon, Ohio.
Don is preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Barb, of 60 years; sister, Kathy VanDevander; and sister-in-law, Helen Roberts.
Visitation for friends and family will be from 2-4 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. The memorial service will follow at 4 p.m. at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon.
Arrangements are entrusted to The Original Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.burrservice.com
