Obituaries
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James Joel Alvord
James Joel Alvord, age 88, passed away at home from natural causes surrounded by family on Sept. 14, 2024. He was born Sept. 18, 1935, in Chardon, to Paul and Carolyn Alvord (nee MacNaughton). Jim fell in love with and married Jeanette Haase on June 30, 1956. Jim was a friendly, kind soul, and a […]
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Robert Tager
Robert “Bob” Edward Tager, a beloved educator, coach and family man, passed away peacefully in New Smyrna Beach, Fla., on Aug. 26, 2024, at the age of 92. Born in the Brooklyn Heights neighborhood of Cleveland on Jan. 18, 1932, Robert lived a life dedicated to inspiring others and fostering a love for sports and […]
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Fredric J. Peterson
It is with great sadness that the family of Fredric J. Peterson share his passing on Aug. 25, 2024, at age 88, while surrounded by his loving family. Fred was born Jan. 6, 1936, in Cleveland Heights, the son of Dr. Colvin A. and Ruth (nee Olrich) Peterson. A graduate of Cleveland Heights High School, […]
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Ronald Cudnik
Ronald Cudnik, age 90, of Chagrin Falls, passed away peacefully on Aug. 16, 2024. Born on July 25, 1934, Ron was the son of the late Peter and Louise Cudnik. He is remembered by his loving wife of 40 years, Lorelei Cudnik; children, Michael Cudnik (Valerie), Larry Cudnik (Lynne) and Suzanne Curley (Eric); stepchildren, Jeffrey […]
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Barbara Hollingsworth
Barbara (nee Hefner) Hollingsworth was born to Edith and Harvey Hefner in 1930 and was raised in Lima, Ohio, with her sister, Louise, and brother, Ron. She graduated from Lima’s Central High School in 1948 and attended Bowling Green University, where she received a B.A. in Journalism. While at Bowling Green, Barb met her future […]
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Glen Eric Quigley
Former Newbury Township Trustee Glen Eric Quigley, of Newbury, passed away in Mayfield Heights, at the age of 77, on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. He was surrounded by loving family and friends as he succumbed to the long-term effects of a respiratory illness. Born in Troy, N.Y., in 1946, Glen grew up in a family […]
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Terry W. Perkins
Terry W. Perkins was born on March 19, 1936, in Cleveland, and died on Sept. 9, 2024, in Chardon. Terry grew up in Chardon and graduated from Chardon High School in 1953. He attended Ohio University, where he graduated in 1957 with a degree in journalism. Terry’s first job out of college was with the […]
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Denis L. Grau
Denis L. Grau, age 90, peacefully passed away on Sept. 5, 2024, at his home in the City of Chardon surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 11, 1934, to Frank and Florence (nee Dempsey), in Willoughby, Denis spent his entire life in the Chardon area and graduated from Chardon High School in 1953 […]
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Robert E. Dorksen
Robert Edward Dorksen, 82, of Chardon passed away on Sept. 5, 2024, at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center after complications from a fall at his home. Bob was born Sept. 11, 1941, to parents Lester and Mary (nee Baran) Dorksen in Cleveland. Bob is survived by his wife, Margaret (Pierce); and children, Aaron (Angela) Dorksen, […]
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Forrest W. Burt
The Honorable Forrest “Twig” Burt, age 78, passed away on Sept. 4, 2024, at Seidman Cancer Center. He was born Dec. 6, 1945, in Chardon, to Laurence and Jeanette (nee Morton) Burt. Forrest was a resident of Burton for most of his life. He graduated from Burton High School in 1963. He received a bachelor’s […]



