Obituaries
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Leona Mae Mello
Leona Mae Mello (nee Ash), 88, of Middlefield, Ohio, passed away peacefully Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, at home while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Kanawha County, West Virginia on Sept. 21, 1937, to the late Claude C. and F. Marie (nee Cutlip) Ash. Leona later married her best friend and love […]
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Janet Edith Davis
Janet Edith Davis, age 92, passed peacefully at her home Jan. 23, 2026. She was born Dec. 14, 1933, in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Edith Isabel (nee Johnson) and Alexander Celkirk McDonald Sr. Jan was a 1951 graduate of Brush High School. In 1952, she married Walter James Davis and together they proudly raised […]
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Laverne Santore
Laverne Santore, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on Feb. 1, 2026, at the age of 75, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on Feb. 26, 1950, in Poteet, Texas, to Elsie and Hearthal Whitley, Laverne lived a life defined by kindness, resilience, and unwavering devotion to her faith […]
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Jacqueline Ruddle
Jacqueline Ruddle (Nee Naylor), age 89, of Chester Township, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. Known as Jackie to her friends and family, she was born on June 20, 1936, in Derby, England, the daughter of Muriel (nee Lawrence) and Fred Naylor. In 1957, Jackie married Peter L. Ruddle and in 1967 […]
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Nancy Jacques
Nancy “Darlene” Jacques (nee Flitcroft), 91, of Middlefield, Ohio, passed away Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, at Ohman Family Living at Briar. She was born on Dec. 2, 1934, in Amsterdam, Ohio, to the late Richard and Lily (nee Ward) Flitcroft. Darlene worked alongside her husband at Middlefield Auto Wrecking and was later employed by Chardon […]
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Bruce Byron Brigham
Bruce Byron Brigham, 95, of Burton, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. He was born on Jan. 2, 1931, in Chardon, Ohio, to the late Walter and Marion (Pease) Brigham. Bruce graduated from Burton High School in 1950 and served in the U.S. Army. A dedicated community member, Bruce was a member of the […]
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James Gonczy
James “Jim” Gonczy, lovingly known to generations as “Coach Gonczy,” passed away peacefully on Jan. 9, 2026, in Strongsville, Ohio, at the age of 85. He was born on March 4, 1940, in Ravenna, Ohio. Jim often said that he always felt like he was born at the most perfect time in history and in […]
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Robert Andrew Cavanagh
Robert “Bob” Andrew Cavanagh, 95, left us for his heavenly home on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. Born Sept. 25, 1930, to Ignatius and Ila Mae Cavanagh, Bob was a lifelong resident of Auburn Township, Ohio. Bob devoted his life to his family, his friends and farming. He was a member of Saint Helen’s Catholic Church […]
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Susan Smith
Susan “Susie” Smith, age 89, of Chardon, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Jan. 14, 2026. Susie was a woman with a vibrant spirit and a love for life’s simple joys. In her younger years, she embraced adventure, enjoying flying and riding motorcycles, activities that reflected her independent nature and sense of fun. Throughout her life, […]
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Judy Newell
Judy Newell (nee Olson), age 80, of Russell Township, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Dec. 16, 2025. She was a longtime resident of Russell. Judy was born on May 31, 1945, in Taunton, Mass. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Judy is lovingly remembered by her daughters, Susan Whitmer and Shelley Newell as […]
