Obituaries
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Jeffrey Hazen
With heavy hearts and deep faith in God’s promises, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, Jeffrey Hazen, who was called home to be with the Lord on May 7, 2025, at the age of 67. Jeffrey was preceded in his death by his father, Gale; and his mother, Margaret. […]
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Kenneth Woodrow Welsh
Kenneth Woodrow Welsh was born Sept. 22, 1941, and died May 5, 2025. He lived most of his life in Chesterland. He graduated from West Geauga High School and received his undergraduate and master’s degrees in education from Kent State University. Ken taught in West Geauga Schools for 33 years. After he retired, he started […]
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James McCuskey DeWolf
James McCuskey “Todgie” DeWolf, age 83, passed away May 7, 2025. Todgie was born March 10, 1942, in Wheeling, W. Va. He moved to Euclid, Ohio, in 1945 and was raised in the Briardale Projects. He attended Noble Elementary School, Shore Jr. High and graduated from Euclid Sr. High in 1960. Todgie was employed by […]
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Arthur Eugene Barringer
Born Dec. 10, 1947, in Warren, Ohio, to Harold and Thelma (nee Watterman) Barringer, Arthur “Art” Eugene Barringer passed away on May 5, 2025, at Danbury Senior Living in Westerville, Ohio, after a courageous battle against Alzheimer’s Disease. Art married his high school sweetheart, Roberta (nee Buckley), on Nov. 19, 1966. A proud graduate of […]
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David A. Sommer
David A. Sommer, 85, of Ashtabula, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025, with his loving wife by his side. Dave was born in Old Brooklyn in Cleveland, the son of Leonard and LaVerne (nee Decker) Sommer. He graduated from James Ford Rhodes High School in Cleveland and then headed to Chicago’s George Williams College, […]
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Nancy A. Emerson
Nancy A. Emerson, 96, a lifelong resident of Burton, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2025, with family by her side. In April 1947, she married the love of her life, Roy F. Emerson, sharing joys and tribulations for 54 years as they raised their three children. He preceded her in death in 2001. […]
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Melody Nemunaitis
Melody Nemunaitis, of Steamboat Springs, Colo., passed away unexpectedly on March 15, 2025, at the age of 30. Born on Dec. 6, 1994, at Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights, Ohio, Melody moved with her family at age 3 to the Village of Lakewood, Ill. Following her sophomore year at Marian Central Catholic High School, her […]
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Mary Theresa Surgeon
Mary Theresa Surgeon, age 92, of Hiram, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, April 20, 2025. She was born April 20, 1933, in Pittsburgh, Pa., to the late John and Adela (nee Gesner) Bodner. Theresa was a very giving person and very loving and supportive to her family. She lived her life […]
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Eric J. Lanstrum
Eric “Howdy” J. Lanstrum, age 53, of Hambden Township, died unexpectedly Monday, April 28, 2025. Eric was born on May 12, 1971, in Chardon, the son of Robert and Penny (nee Maze) Lanstrum. Howdy served proudly and honorably in the United States Army in the 1st BN. 32 Infantry Regiment 10th Mountain Division during the […]
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Dorothy Rhoades Herrick
Dorothy Rhoades Herrick, a.k.a. Moo, Omie and Grandma, a 52-year resident of Chester Township, passed away at her home, on April 18, 2025. She was almost 99 years old. Born on Aug. 3, 1926, Dorothy grew up in Euclid, attending all grades at Shore School. In 10th grade she met her soulmate and love of […]



