Obituaries

  • Ruth Ann Cummings

    Ruth Ann Cummings (nee Poole), of Thompson Township, peacefully passed away on May 12, 2024, at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center. Her journey began in Steubenville, Ohio, where she was born to Harmon and Margaret Poole (nee Wilson). From her early days, Ruth found solace and joy in sports; she particularly loved basketball, where her […]

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  • Rodney Michael Lovas

    Rodney Michael Lovas, 78, of Burton, passed away Friday, May 10, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 11, 1946, in Howell, Mich., to the late Andrew and Stella Lovas. He graduated from Howell High School in 1964 and received his Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Financial Administration […]

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  • Barbara H. Goff

    Barbara H. Goff, of Burton, passed away Friday, May 10, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. She graduated from Middlefield High School (now Cardinal Schools) in 1942. She married Karl George Goff on July 7, 1948, and they resided in Burton, until their retirement to Florida. They owned the Burton Electric Co. from […]

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  • Marcelyn Ellen Owen

    Marcelyn Ellen Owen, age 90, peacefully passed away on May 1, 2024, at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland. She was born to Robert R. and Gladys (nee Scheuerman) Winchell, of Chagrin Falls, and raised in Cleveland. Marcelyn was a graduate of James Ford Rhodes High School. During the Korean War, James Owen bravely served […]

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  • Jill Taylor McGrath

    Jill Taylor McGrath passed away on Dec. 21, 2023, due to COVID-19. She was born Dec. 6, 1941, to the late George and Kathryn Taylor (nee Tiebout). Jill was predeceased by her siblings; twin brother, Jack; and older brother, Bob. She is survived by her loving husband of 12 years, Cliff McGrath; five children from […]

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  • Robin Valentine Lambert

    Robin Valentine Lambert passed away in 2024 and was born in Cleveland in 1952. He resided in Pepper Pike his entire childhood and part of his adult life. For many years he lived in Burton with his mother and brother. Robin attended Orange Schools, where he made numerous friends. He was extremely clever and could […]

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  • Galen Thomas Palmisano

    Galen Thomas Palmisano, aged 72, passed away May 1, 2024, at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center in Chardon Township. He was born Feb. 26, 1952, in Lincoln Neb., to Salvatore and Louella (nee Carlson) Palmisano. He was the second of three children. When Galen was 4, the family moved from his mother’s homeland in Nebraska […]

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  • Martha Lee Pavlick

    Martha Lee Pavlick, age 86, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2024, at Maplewood Senior Living Center surrounded by her loving family and friends. Martha was born on Aug. 29, 1937, in Cleveland, to the proud parents Vernon and Gertrude Sanford.She had a zest for life and a spirit of adventure from an early age. […]

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  • Rosemary Novitsky

    In loving memory of Rosemary Novitsky, who peacefully passed away on April 28, 2024, at the age of 94, surrounded by her family. Born on Nov. 21, 1929, to Anthony and Emily (nee Lechowicz) Yokules, in Cleveland, Rosemary’s life was a testament to love, dedication, and boundless kindness. Growing up in Cleveland, Rosemary attended Villa […]

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  • Doris Marie Baxter

    Doris Marie Baxter (nee O’Hara), age 99, passed away peacefully at sunrise on April 25, 2024, at her residence. Born April 19, 1925, in Detroit, Mich., she lived in Chester Township for 61 years before moving to Lakewood three years ago. Doris was a sales associate in the baby department of Sears in Richmond Mall […]

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