Obituaries

  • Heather Ann Arotin

    Heather Ann Arotin, age 63, of Willowick, formerly of Newbury Township, peacefully passed away on April 3, 2024. Born to Lester and Dorothy (nee Beatty) Ault on May 8, 1960, in Painesville, Heather’s life was one of love, warmth and unwavering dedication to her family. On June 11, 1977, Heather married the love of her […]

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  • Jerome M. Zucker

    Jerome M. Zucker, age 83, of Chester Township, passed away on March 28, 2024. Beloved husband of Marline (nee Huffnagle); devoted father of Gerald and Tawni; loving grandfather of Lauren; and dear brother of Joyce Neumann, Robert (Liz) Zucker and Sarah (Scott) Nebe. A celebration of Jerome’s life will be held at a later date. […]

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  • Bruce Vergil Burwell

    Bruce Vergil Burwell, age 83, formerly of Middlefield, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024, at his home in Warren. Bruce was born on June 4, 1940, in Chardon, a son of Vaughn and Larae Hilda (nee Miller) Burwell. Bruce grew up in Chardon, graduating from the Chardon school district. He went on to work […]

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  • Lesley V. Long

    Lesley V. Long, 85, of Thompson Township, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, March 30, 2024, at home with his loving family by his side. He was born in Francitas, Texas, on Sept. 11, 1938, to the late Harold B. and Louise (nee Jones) Long. Lesley later married his best friend and love of his life, Diane […]

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  • Frances T. Hanus

    Frances T. “Fran” Hanus (nee Klein), age 75, beloved wife for 52 years of Ronald; loving mother of Justin (wife Kyoko); devoted grandmother of Hunter, Taylor and Sawyer; cherished daughter of the late Louis and Adeline (nee Dooley) Klein; dearest sister of Maryann Paxton (husband Tony deceased), Kathleen,  Margaret, Patrick (wife Margaret), Christopher (wife Jeanne), […]

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  • Alan Charles Bates Sr.

    Alan “Al” Charles Bates Sr., age 80, passed away at the home he built in Burton, surrounded by the five amazing women who cared for him and loved him until the very end, early Wednesday morning on March 27, 2024. Al was born Oct. 12, 1943, in Cleveland, to the late Robert F. and Eleanor […]

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  • Melvin Pearl Slack

    Melvin Pearl Slack, 90, of North Kingsville passed away peacefully Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Anna Maria of Aurora. He was born Nov. 6, 1933, in South Webster, Ohio, the son of the late Harry E. and Hattie (nee Johnson) Slack. Melvin graduated from Bloom Township High School and then went on to honorably serve […]

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  • Sara Rayl

    Sara Rayl (nee Schmucker), beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully at her Hambden Township home on March 28, 2024, at the age of 74. She was born on Aug. 12, 1949. Sara spent many years of her life working at AD Morton Company, where she served as a bookkeeper and office manager until […]

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  • Cecelia Terranova

    Cecelia Terranova, age 74, of Munson Township, passed away peacefully March 22, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Ceil was a bus driver for Chardon Schools for 35 years. Ceil was “One of a Kind” and will be missed. She is survived by her daughter, Antonette; son, Vince (Maria); grandchildren, Jack (Lilly), […]

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  • Frank Louis Fende

    Frank Louis Fende, age 83, passed away peacefully March 23, 2024, at his residence. Born April 21, 1940, in Cleveland, he was a longtime resident of Chester Township. Frank worked for Stock Equipment Co. for 38 years and, after retirement, became the “Ad Man” for the Chesterland News. He was a U.S. Army veteran, a […]

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