Obituaries

  • Todd Russell Rowles

    Todd Russell Rowles passed away on May 8, 2025, at the age of 59 in Sandusky, Ohio, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on Nov. 30, 1965, in Columbus, Todd’s zest for life and amiable nature touched the hearts of everyone he encountered. Todd’s early life set the stage for a man who would […]

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  • Elizabeth Margaret Danner

    Elizabeth “Liz” Margaret Danner, age 68, of Chardon, passed away peacefully at home on May 12, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. Liz was born on Dec. 20, 1956, in Canfield, Ohio, to James and Madeline (nee Bosworth) Olney. Liz earned a B.A. degree from Youngstown State University. In November of […]

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  • Charles Ray Knotts

    Charles Ray Knotts, age 85, of Chardon, passed on May 3, 2025. He was born to Clarence and Isabelle (nee McCoy) Knotts on Sept. 12, 1939, in Wendel, W. Va. Chuck married Kathryn Briggs on Sept. 24, 1977. Chuck supported his family and helped raise five children while working countless hours as a stationary engineer. […]

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  • Billy Edward Bowles

    Billy Edward Bowles, age 88, of Chardon, passed away peacefully at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center on May 10, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, veteran, teacher and friend, Billy lived a life marked by dedication, quiet strength and unwavering love for those closest to him. Born on […]

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  • Virginia Davis

    With deep love, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Virginia “Ginny” Davis, who passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 7, 2025, just shy of her 93rd birthday. Born in Middlefield, on May 18, 1932, Ginny lived a long, spirited and deeply connected life which truly impacted […]

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  • Violet H. Korpowski 

    Violet H. Korpowski, 93, passed away peacefully at home on May 10, 2025. “Vi” was born on Jan. 4, 1932, in Cleveland, to James and Anna Mary Alex. In her early years, she was a proud member of the Shaker Heights High School band, where she played the drums for four years. At home, she […]

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  • Nicholas Vizy

    Nicholas Vizy, age 83, of Mantua, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025, at Aurora Manor Special Care Centre. Born on Aug. 6, 1941, in Budapest, Hungary, to Joseph and Helen Vizy, Nick’s life was a journey of resilience, devotion and unwavering love for family. In 1963, Nick married the love of his life, Mary […]

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  • Wilma W. Buechele

    Wilma W. Buechele (nee Jent), of Newbury Township, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025, at the age of 86. Wilma was born in Cleveland to parents William and Florence (nee Mahnke) Jent. She grew up in Westlake, attending Westlake High School, where she made dear life-long friends. Wilma was married in 1962 to Charles […]

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  • Marilyn Allin

    Marilyn Allin passed from this life into God’s presence on May 7, 2025, surrounded by her family. Marilyn was born in East Hartford, Conn., in 1945 and moved to Cleveland in 1956 with her foster parents. She graduated from West Geauga High School, where she was a National Honor Society member and resided in Chester […]

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  • Kaylee Elaine Clayman

    Kaylee Elaine Clayman, 33, of Mentor, passed away unexpectedly at her home on May 3, 2025. She was born Feb. 17, 1992, in Euclid. Kaylee worked as a heavy hauler with Maverick Environmental for nearly two years and absolutely loved every minute of it. She found her groove in the multi-axle setups and loved a […]

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