Obituaries

  • Arleen C. Ferlito

    Arleen C. Ferlito, age 95, passed away peacefully on Aug. 1, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on Aug. 26, 1929, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Arthur C. and Stella (nee Kuzminski), Arleen spent her formative years in the close-knit community of Coventry. She graduated from Cleveland Heights High School in 1947 and […]

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  • DJ Hendrickson

    DJ Hendrickson, of Chardon, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025, at 70 years old in the comfort of his own backyard. He will always be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor and hearty laugh. DJ was born on Aug. 9, 1954, in Waukegan, Ill. He graduated from high school in Babbitt, Minn., where […]

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  • Nancy H. Prunty

    Nancy H. Prunty, 88, of Shalersville Township, Ohio, passed away July 29, 2025, at University Hospitals Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, Ohio. On Nov. 4, 1936, Nancy was born in Auburn Township, Ohio, to the late Walter and Hazel (nee Hull) Brockway. She has lived in Geauga County and Shalersville most of her life and retired […]

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  • Margaret Reiling

    Margaret Reiling, age 93, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025, surrounded by the love of her devoted family and her cherished husband of 73 years, Dr. Gilbert Reiling. Her life was a beautiful testament to warmth, kindness, and unwavering devotion to her family, faith, and home. She was born om Feb. 17, 1932. Margaret […]

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  • Anna Lee M. Bryan

     Anna Lee M. Bryan, of Munson Township, passed away on Oct. 11, 2024. She is deeply missed and lovingly remembered. Her family invites friends and all who knew her to a Celebration of Life on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, at 12 p.m., at Big Creek Park, in the Deep Woods Lodge, 9160 Robinson Road, Chardon […]

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  • Frank Charles Piras

    Frank Charles “Bud” Piras, of Chardon, born April 26, 1935, passed away on July 26, 2025. He lived his life in Geauga County and was married to Norma (nee Carver) for 70 years. Bud’s career was in construction and he helped build schools, the public library and Geauga Hospital. He and his brother Ray built […]

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  • Elizabeth Ann Lajeunesse

    Elizabeth Ann Lajeunesse (nee Simon), born Feb. 20, 1937, in Tarentum, Pa., died July 17, 2025. Beloved wife of 49 years, Thomas R. Lajeunesse (deceased); loving mother of Tom (Franny), Paul (Jennifer), Dave (Loree) and Steve (Lisa) Lajeunesse, Mary Lou (Michael) Campbell and Jeanne (Ryan) Weekley: dear grandmother of Cooper, Luca, Mike, Rob (Angela), Brianna […]

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  • Ronald E. Omaits

    Ronald E. Omaits, known affectionately as Ron to his friends and loved ones, passed away peacefully at home on July 23, 2025, at the age of 87. He was born on Aug. 9, 1937, in Piney Fork, Ohio, to parents Edward and Elizabeth Omaits. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Elizabeth; […]

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  • William Charles Philbrick

    William Charles Philbrick, known to friends as Bill, 84, of Chester Township, passed away from heart surgery complications on July 10, 2025. He was born on March 28, 1941, to Elmer L. and Verenia (nee Cross) Philbrick, in Warren, Ohio. Bill was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Bob, Raymond and LaVerne. He […]

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  • Brenda Lee Dingers

    Brenda Lee Dingers, age 85, (1940-2025) of Avon, Ohio, passed away on July 23, 2025, at Lake West Hospital. Brenda was quick with a smile and had an easy-going manner. She was born in 1940 in Hyndman, Pa., where she completed her high school education before moving to Perry, Ohio. She met her husband of 52 […]

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