Obituaries
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John Owen Hurd
John Owen Hurd, age 78, of Troy Township, formerly of Worthington, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Dec. 12, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born on Jan. 19, 1946, at Corey Hospital in Chardon, he was the son of Ralph Junior Hurd. and Freida Guttner Hurd. John graduated from Burton High School in 1963 and was […]
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Gloria Jean Chetnik DeWolf
Gloria Jean Chetnik DeWolf passed away Dec. 15, 2024, after a brief illness. She was born July 23, 1944, in Cleveland. Gloria is survived by her husband, James McCuskey DeWolf, who she married on June 7, 1966; a daughter, Cynthia (Gary) Krogmann; a son, Todgie DeWolf; two brothers, Chester and Ralph Chetnik; a grandson, Eric […]
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Rande R. Reinhard Sr.
Rande R. Reinhard Sr. passed away on Dec. 6, 2024. He was born on Oct. 19, 1950, to Janet (White) and Henry Reinhard Sr., both deceased. He had three brothers and two sisters. Rande received a business degree from Kent State University and became a Certified Public Accountant. Rande is survived by his loving wife […]
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James Steven Elco
James Steven Elco, born May 30, 1933, to Steven and Mary Rita Elko, in Cleveland, passed away peacefully at his home on Dec. 9, 2024. He grew up in Newbury Township, where he excelled in both football and basketball at Newbury High School. After high school, James moved with his family to Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, […]
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Robert L. Smith
Robert “Smitty” L. Smith, Jr., age 63, of Hambden Township, passed away peacefully at his home on Dec. 10. 2024, after a short battle with cancer. Born on Oct. 14, 1961, Smitty was the son of Robert L. Smith Sr. and Barbara Smith. Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Teresa Smith. He also […]
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James Francis Bolden
James “Jim” Francis Bolden, 70, of Chardon, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Dec. 7, 2024. He was surrounded by friends and family. Jim was born on March 6, 1954, to Ronald and Gloria Bolden, in Cleveland, and is the oldest of four siblings, Rhonda (Joe) Lucas, Ronald (Michelle) and Michael (Nancy). The […]
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Frank J. Kotrlik
Frank J. Kotrlik, age 67, of Leroy Township, passed away Dec. 1, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born Aug. 15, 1957, in Claridon Township, Frank was a lifelong area resident, growing up in Munson Township. He was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to fish and hunt, and he had a large vegetable garden. When […]
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Barbara Ann Kross
‘I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day…’ 2 Timothy 4:7-8. Barbara Ann (nee Jones) (Cooper) Kross, 91, of Chester Township, passed away […]
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Roger Michael Bell
Roger Michael Bell, 82, of Sun Lakes, Ariz., originally from Newbury Township, passed away on Nov. 9, 2024, after a valiant battle with cancer. His passing comes one year after the loss of his beloved wife and soulmate, Charlotte Ann Bell, to whom he was married for 59 years. Roger was born in Cleveland, the […]
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Lorene M. Moore Parsons
Lorene M. (nee Eging) Moore Parsons, of Concord Township, peacefully passed away Nov. 18, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born Nov. 10, 1927, in Claridon Township,to Alfred and Lenna (nee Randles) Eging. She was a longtime area resident, graduating from Chardon High School in 1946. Lorene lived a full life, living on her own […]
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