Obituaries
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Nancy Jean Koberna Adams
Nancy Jean Koberna Adams, age 79, passed away on July 22, 2025, in Middlefield. In her final moments, she beamed a beautiful smile, letting everyone know that she had found her beloved husband, Joe, waiting for her in heaven. Born in Mayfield Heights, Ohio, on July 14, 1946, Nancy spent her life devoted to her family, […]
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Daniel Sylvester Ayala
Daniel “Dan the Man” Sylvester Ayala, born in Pittsburgh, Pa., on Aug. 30, 1934, passed into the Lord’s eternal presence on Aug. 8, 2025. Dan was a longtime resident of Northeast Ohio, where he served for decades as an electrician by trade. He also served in the U.S. Air Force from 1953 to 1957. He […]
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Cynthia Kay Humpolick
Cynthia Kay Humpolick, known affectionately as Cindy to her friends and family, was called to her eternal home on July 23, 2025. Cindy was born on May 31, 1957, in the peaceful town of Chardon, Ohio, and spent her final moments surrounded by the love of her family in Middlefield, Ohio. A Christian by faith, […]
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Robert Janda
Robert “Bob” Janda, age 94, of Chardon, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025. He spent his final days in hospice care overlooking his beloved Lake Erie—a fitting and tranquil conclusion for a lifelong fisherman. Born on March 2, 1931, Bob was a lifelong resident of Chardon and a devoted member of St. Mary […]
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Janice Eloise Atterholt
Janice (Jan) Eloise Atterholt (nee Jacob, Hillyer), age 90, of Wilmette, Ill., and formerly of Peoria and Glen Ellyn, Ill., and Chardon, Ohio, passed away at home on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, surrounded by family. Jan was born May 10, 1935, in Hancock County, Illinois, to Neil and Beulah “Tootie” Jacob. She is survived by […]
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Helen Stanislaw Cicirello
Longtime Chester Township resident, Helen Stanislaw Cicirello, passed away on July 20, 2025, at the age of 101. Perhaps she died of a broken heart, as her beloved husband, Salvatore, died just two months earlier. Helen leaves behind four daughters, Nancy, Barbara (Richard) Korn, Joanne (William) Kochuk and Helen (Martin Korkowski), along with New Zealand […]
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Dr. Robert A. Evans
Dr. Robert A. Evans, affectionately known as “Dr. Bob,” passed away, concluding a life marked by service, compassion and devotion to his community. He was born and grew up in Lackawanna, N.Y., son of the late Steven A. and Rose (nee Bartus) Evans. Dr. Bob worked in Bethlehem Steel before pursuing his calling in medicine. […]
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Patricia Ann Ciarlillo
Patricia Ann “Patti” Ciarlillo, age 66, passed away peacefully at home in Hambden Township on Aug. 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Euclid, Ohio, on Oct. 24, 1958, she was the daughter of Cyril Elwood Coleman and Florence Louise (nee Kingsmill) Coleman. Patti was a true jack of all trades, but the […]
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Joseph Demko
Joseph “Joe” Demko, age 94, of Chardon, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025. Born on Feb. 10, 1931, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Joseph and Anna (nee Zoufalik) Demko, Joe lived a life marked by deep devotion to family, service to his country and a joyful embrace of life’s many adventures. Joe’s early years were […]
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Deborah Susan Durey
Deborah “Debbie” Susan Durey, age 72, of Thompson Township, passed away on Aug. 2, 2025, at Ohman Family Living at Blossom in Huntsburg Township. Born on Feb. 22, 1953, in Cleveland, Ohio, Debbie was known for her kindness, infectious laugh and colorful expressions. She was a proud graduate of Willoughby South High School (Class of […]



