Obituaries

  • Dorothy Zeravica

    Dorothy Zeravica (nee Truden), age 96, of Chardon, was called home to God on June 1, 2024, ten days before her 97th birthday. Born June 11, 1927, in Cleveland, to Frank and Mary (nee Novak) Truden, she was a longtime resident of Richmond Heights before moving to Chardon. Dorothy spent her early years living in […]

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  • Mark David Hawkins

    Mark David Hawkins, age 79, peacefully passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at his home in Dublin, Ohio. He was born on Feb. 26, 1945, to Robert and Ruth (nee Osmond) Hawkins, in Pittsburgh, Pa. Mark grew up on the family farm in Munson Township and was a 1963 graduate of Chardon High School. […]

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  • Donald Burgener

    Donald Burgener died peacefully at Evangelical Homes Saline Michigan Long Term Care on June 5, 2024. He is survived by sons, Ken (Carol) Burgener and Paul (Jean Ann) Burgener; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Bea (Jeff) Grushcow; and wife, Opal Burgener. Don was born on Aug. 7, […]

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  • Nancy H. Grantham

    Nancy H. Grantham, age 94, formerly of Chardon, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2024, in Bradenton, Fla. She was born on April 16, 1929, in Cleveland, the third of five children to Charles and Essie (nee Sullivan) Haas. Nancy attended Christ the King Catholic School through grade 8, at which time the family moved […]

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  • Julius Pignatiello

    Julius “Jay” Pignatiello, age 58, a lifelong resident of Chardon, peacefully passed away on May 19, 2024, in Cleveland. Born on May 6, 1966, to Julius and Loretta (nee Mycoskie) Pignatiello, Jay was known for his boundless energy, tireless work ethic and the joy he found in the company of family and friends. Jay’s life […]

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  • Charles E. Strazinsky Jr.

    Charles “Chuck” E. Strazinsky Jr., age 55, of Chardon Township, passed away May 20, 2024, after a heroic battle with cancer. Born Oct. 1, 1968, in Garfield Heights, to Charles E. Strazinsky and Marlyne (nee Fiorilli) Strazinsky, he had been a lifelong area resident. Chuck was a carpenter by trade and worked in construction with […]

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  • Marilyn L. Cillian

    Marilyn L. Cillian (nee Kohout), aged 92, peacefully passed away on May 27, 2024, surrounded by her loving extended family. Marilyn was born in Cleveland on March 18, 1932, to the late Fred and Dorothy Kohout (nee Bridle). She was the cherished wife of the late James; devoted mother to David and James (Annette); and […]

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  • Jack Dennis Jackson

    Jack Dennis Jackson, age 69, peacefully passed away on May 26, 2024, in Warrensville Heights. Born on Sept. 28, 1954, in Chardon, to Ashby and Beverly (nee Crislip) Jackson, Jack was a lifelong resident of Chardon. He dedicated over 35 years of his life to his work as a diesel mechanic. After retiring from his […]

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  • Barbara Ann Sherbondy

    Barbara Ann Sherbondy, age 89, of Newbury Township, peacefully passed away on May 30, 2024, at her home. She was born to Arthur and Evelyn (nee Spoonhauer) Haines, in Canton. In 1954, Barbara married George Sherbondy, the love of her life, at Lake Cable in Jackson Township. In Crestline, they built a loving home where […]

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  • Fenton C. Koch

    Fenton C. Koch, age 94, of Chesterland, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2024. He was the son of Ernest and Arvilla Koch, of New Castle, Pa., and loving husband of Peggy (nee Minner) Koch. Fenton is survived by his wife, Peggy, of 60 years; children, Jeff (Cathy), Matt (Shirley) and Kim; grandchildren, Nicole, Chloe […]

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