Bruce Vergil Burwell
Bruce Vergil Burwell, age 83, formerly of Middlefield, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024, at his home in Warren.
Bruce was born on June 4, 1940, in Chardon, a son of Vaughn and Larae Hilda (nee Miller) Burwell.
Bruce grew up in Chardon, graduating from the Chardon school district. He went on to work as a printer for the local newspaper, The Weekly Mail, for 42 years.
Bruce loved antiques, collecting antique bottles, going to flea markets, fishing, bike riding and mostly being with family. He will be deeply missed by those closest to him.
Bruce will always be remembered by his sons Kip Alan (Amy) Burwell, of Warren, and Jeffrey Michael (Kate) Burwell, of Arizona; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; ex-wife, Betty (Dran) Reider, to whom Bruce was married over 20 years and with whom Bruce remained close; siblings Lee Ann Lape, of Mentor, Butch (Connie) Burwell, of Painesville, Chris (Pam) Burwell, of Florida, and Cathy (Charles) Freeman, of Illinois; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Besides his parents, Bruce was preceded in death by his step-mother, Bonnie (Warner) Burwell; son Scott lee Burwell; and sister Debbie Burwell.
There will be services for Bruce at a later date with an inurnment at Chardon Municipal Cemetery.
Local arrangements are entrusted to the Peter Rossi & Son Memorial Chapel of Warren.
Family and friends may visit www.peterrossiandsonfh.com to view this obituary, sign the guest book and send condolences to the Burwell family.
