Obituaries

  • Scott D. Kistler 

    Scott D. Kistler, age 44, was born April 26, 1980, to John “Jack” and Lynda (nee Nevar), of Russell Township. He spent the majority of his life in Northeast Ohio, where he cherished the changing of the seasons and Cleveland sports. Scott was a beloved husband of 17 years to Jamie (nee Godale) and the […]

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  • Denise DeCapite Jackson

    Denise DeCapite Jackson passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025. She is survived by her devoted daughters, Claire Herman (Jonathon) and DeAnne Pearn (Tom), and her lovely granddaughter, Gabriella Herman. Before moving to Willoughby, Denise was a longtime Chester Township resident. She loved to spend time with her daughters and granddaughter, often driving them crazy […]

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  • Dale Henry Mathews

    Dale Henry Mathews, of Hambden Township, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Mapleview Country Villa nursing home in Chardon. Born on June 10, 1941, at St. Ann’s Hospital, Cleveland, Dale was the only child of Henry Stanley and Jean (nee Dippel) Mathews. From an early age, Dale learned from his father, Henry, […]

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  • Donna Jean Liotta

    Donna Jean Liotta (nee Kelley), of Chardon, passed away suddenly March 20, 2025, surrounded by the family she cherished. Born on Nov. 19, 1957, in Cleveland, to Jack and Elsie Kelley (nee Mauch), Donna lived a life marked by unwavering love, a sharp wit and a resilient spirit. A 1976 graduate of Eastlake North High […]

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  • Larry Martin Luoma

    Larry Martin Luoma, age 70, of Huntsburg Township, passed away on March 19, 2025. He was born on Feb. 10, 1955, at Corey Hospital in Chardon, to Wayne and Coralyn (nee Sawyer) Luoma. Larry earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management from Milligan College in Johnson City, Tenn. On Aug. 14, 1982, he […]

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  • James Henry Sabel

    James Henry Sabel, a lifelong resident of the Chardon area, passed away on March 13, 2025, at the age of 85. Born in Willoughby, on Nov. 30, 1939, to Vincent D. and Davina C. (nee Santone) Sabel, he built a life centered around family, hard work and a love for the outdoors. On Jan. 11, […]

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  • Ursula Vrankar

    Ursula Vrankar (nee Schmidt), age 91, died March 6, 2025, surrounded by her children. Beloved wife of 50 years of the late Ivan; loving mother of Brian Vrankar, Barbara (Marwan) Karim, Andrea Vrankar, Michele Vrankar and Thomas (Anna) Vrankar; devoted Omi of Ava, Evan, Grant, Peter, Andrew, Thomas, Matthew and Brian. Interment at All Souls […]

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  • Kenneth W. Lewis

    Kenneth Lewis, 86, of Burton Township., passed away Feb. 24, 2025, at his home. Born Aug. 14, 1938, in Cleveland, Ken lived in Burton for 56 years. Ken was a proud Vietnam veteran, serving as sergeant in the U.S. Army 101st Airborne and Heavy Weapons Infantry Division from 1961 to 1964 (active duty) and reserves […]

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  • Claudia S. Rolf

    Claudia S. Rolf, age 77, was an accomplished educator who cared deeply about the instruction of children. Born the oldest of three siblings, she was not confident by nature. She worked her entire life to overcome her own recalcitrance so she could impact young people in a positive way. Claudia was an active participant in […]

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  • Robert Schmunk III

    Robert Schmunk III, age 85 of Chester Towsnhip, passed away on March 10, 2025, in Chardon. He was born on June 18, 1939. Bob worked for Rimes Trucking for years, until it closed, and was also a part-time Chester Township police officer. After Rimes, Bob had his own business detailing cars. Bob was a wonderful […]

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