Harlan M. Guthrie
Harlan M. Guthrie, age 81, passed away peacefully May 22, 2022, at his home.
Born March 3, 1941, in Arjay, Ky., he had resided in Chesterland for over 53 years.
Harlan began his artistic studies at the Art Academy of Cincinnati and later graduated from the Cleveland Institute of Art with a BFA degree. His career then commenced as the Art Director for WKYC Channel 3 in Cleveland.
In 1966, Harlan worked as the courtroom artist during the second Sam Shepard trial and, in 1971, won an Emmy Award from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. He later, along with his wife Christine, founded HMG DesignWorks in Lake and Geauga counties.
Harlan was a member of the Chesterland Lions Club and Mayfield Church in Chesterland, and enjoyed fishing, boating and traveling.
He is survived by his wife, Christine L. (nee Gysin); daughters, Julia (Michael) Brilla and Leslie (Charles) Eisler; grandchildren Cameron (Haili) Brilla and Brittany Galloway; great-grandson, Reese Cramer; brother, L. Thomas (Diane) Dame; nephew, Mark (Tracie) Dame; and nieces, Elizabeth (Cory) Christopher and Lauren Dame.
Harlan is preceded in death by his infant son, Scott; grandson Justin Brilla; and parents, Ralph and Hazel (nee Taylor) Dame.
Family and friends may call at Gattozzi and Son Funeral Home, 12524 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, on Friday, May 27, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 28, 2022, at Mayfield Church, 7747 Mayfield Road, Chesterland. (Please meet at church.)
Entombment at Western Reserve Memorial Gardens, Chesterland.
Memorial contributions in Harlan’s name may be made to Mayfield Church at www.mayfieldchurch.org; or to the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org.
Online tribute video and condolences at www.gattozziandson.com.
