Obituaries

  • Junior R. Bright

    Junior R. Bright, age 80, of Hambden Township, peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family at his home on Nov. 21, 2024. Born Nov. 26, 1943, in Webster Springs, W. Va., to Homer and Estella (nee Bender) Bright, he moved to the area with his family when he was 16 years old. Junior was […]

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  • Ruby Ellen Keene

    Ruby Ellen (nee Jarrett) Keene, 88, of Aurora , went to rest in the arms of the Lord on Nov. 19, 2024. She was born April 10, 1936, in Lackie, W. Va., a daughter of the late Jacob and Cloie (nee Martin) Jarrett. Ruby Ellen was a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Community Church, Chesterland. […]

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  • Walter R. Morrow

    The funeral and interment of Dr. Walter R. Morrow, an optometrist who spent his teen years in Burton, occurred earlier this month. Dr. Morrow had practiced nearly four decades in Northwest Ohio before he died peacefully Oct. 23, 2024, in his south Toledo home. He was 75. Walter Raymond Morrow was born Feb. 9, 1949, […]

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  • William David Szuter

    William David Szuter, age 87, of Munson Township, peacefully passed away at his home on Nov. 16, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Although his earthly journey has ended, there is peace in knowing he is now in heaven, walking freely on the beautiful […]

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  • Jo Ann Lewis

    Beloved mother Jo Ann (nee Wilson) Lewis, 68, was healed on Nov. 11, 2024, after suffering complications of a stroke. Jo was born on Nov. 29, 1955, in Weston, W. Va., to Gary B. Wilson and Joann (nee Kelley) Wilson, of Jane Lew, W. Va. A mother who loved spending time with her family and […]

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  • John M. Fear

    John M. Fear, age 89, of Chester Township, passed away at home with his cherished family by his side. Jack was born on July 28, 1935, in Michigan, to the late Fred and Ruth (nee Patunaude) Fear. He attended high school in Michigan, where he was an All-American in baseball and football and went on […]

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  • Janice Stanek

    Janice (nee Grosvenor) Stanek, age 87, passed away Oct. 31, 2024. She resided in Geauga County for many years until moving to Florida in 2015. Jan was born Feb. 14, 1937, in Chardon, to Ralph C. and Belle (nee Sampson) Grosvenor. She graduated from Berkshire High School in 1955 and attended St. Luke’s School of […]

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  • Robert Clarence Lewis

    Robert “Bob” Clarence Lewis, age 81, of Chardon, passed away peacefully at his home, with his beloved wife, Bernadette “Bernie,” holding his hand. Married for an incredible 61 years, Bob and Bernie shared a love so enduring it weathered life’s ups and downs, their hands entwined until his final moments on Nov. 6, 2024. Bob […]

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  • James R Engel

    James R Engel, 64, of Cape Coral, Fla., and formerly Put-in-Bay, Ohio, crossed over the rainbow bridge to pick up his best kitty friend, Rudder, on his way to Heaven at 12:55 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. He was born on Oct. 21, 1960. Jim attended Cleveland Aviation High School. He served as supervisor […]

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  • Daniel Lester Mullet

    Following a lengthy illness, Daniel Lester Mullet, 71, of Pioneer, Tenn., passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 17, 2024, with his wife by his side. Born April 22, 1953, in Jefferson, Ohio, Dan was the son of Andrew and Dorothy Mullet. Dan was a 1971 graduate of Berkshire High School in Burton Village. He […]

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