Obituaries
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Ruth Faye Morgan
Ruth Faye Morgan, 83, passed away on Nov. 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on Jan. 13, 1942, in Cleveland, Ohio, Faye’s unwavering faith guided her life devoted to the care of her family. Faye was a resident of Chester Township, Ohio, for 60 years. She was a longtime parishioner at St. Anselm’s […]
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W. Charles Nichols II
W. Charles “Chuck” Nichols II, a cherished son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away from natural causes on Nov. 20, 2025, in Middlefield, Ohio. Born on April 11, 1961, in Akron, Ohio, Chuck’s zest for life and entrepreneurial spirit touched many throughout his 64 years. Chuck’s early career began at Burton Rubber Processing in Burton, […]
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Ellen Louise Bartholomew
Ellen Louise Bartholomew (nee Holler), 77, of Burton, Ohio, passed away on Nov. 22, 2025, from heart failure. She was born Sept. 26, 1948, in Bergoo, W. Va., and lived in Burton from the age of 5 on. Her parents were Marzella (nee Bennett) and Edwin Holler. Louise graduated from Burton High School in 1966 […]
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Richard E. Grantham
Born on Oct. 10, 1936, the eighth of 12 children to Lloyd and Noreen (nee Lane) Grantham, Richard E. “Dick” grew up on the family farm in Hambden Township, Ohio. He learned early the importance of sharing chores, becoming the keeper of the family’s thousands of chickens. As a young man, he found it impossible […]
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John Douglas Whinnie
John Douglas Whinnie, a man of steady faith and strong character, was called home to the Lord on Nov. 22, 2025, at the age of 94. He was born on Sept. 23, 1931, in Detroit, Mich. Throughout his life, John was known for his clear thinking, quiet confidence and the memorable stories he enjoyed sharing. […]
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Marian Elizabeth Gardiner
Marian Elizabeth Gardiner, 85, of Chardon, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Nov. 3, 2025, in Pensacola, Fla. She had been a resident of Florida since 2018. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, on Sept. 9, 1940, Marian married Ralph E. Gardiner on Sept. 24, 1960. Together, they built their life in Chardon, where they attended Hambden Congregational […]
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Larry Alan Hess
Larry Alan Hess, age 76, passed away peacefully on Nov. 22, 2025, at University Hospital Cleveland Medical Center, surrounded by his family’s love, just as he lived every day of his life. Born in Claridon Township, Ohio, to Emil and Viola Ruth (nee Hope) Hess, Larry grew up as one of six boys in a […]
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Vincent D. Lanese
Vincent D. Lanese, age 88, passed away peacefully on Nov. 19, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Patricia Lanese and Linda Lanese; loving father of Joseph A. Lanese and Cheryl Lanese and step-father of Michael Aust and Genevieve Dush; devoted grandfather of Joseph Bellini and step-grandfather of three; dear brother of the late Martin Lanese; […]
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Karl Evan Hoffacker Jr.
Karl “Ponch” Evan Hoffacker Jr., age 79, passed away peacefully on Nov. 18, 2025. Born on Dec. 6, 1945, in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the beloved son of Karl and Elsie (nee Simmonds) Hoffacker. Karl lived a life marked by faith, curiosity, kindness and a genuine love for people. Karl grew up with a deep […]
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William A. Skinner
William A. Skinner, age 89, of Concord Township, peacefully passed away on Nov. 15, 2025, at Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights. Born on Oct. 18, 1936, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Harwood N. and Nellie (nee Smith) Skinner, Bill grew up with a strong work ethic and a warm heart that stayed with him throughout his […]



