Obituaries

  • William Mucci

    William Mucci, age 80, passed away peacefully Nov. 17, 2023, in Newbury Township. Born April 9, 1943, in Cleveland Heights, he was a Chester Township resident for the past 29 years. Bill worked in manufacturing for many years. He was a Vietnam combat veteran as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, and an […]

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  • Marc P. Krol

    On Sunday evening, Nov. 12, 2023, Marc P. Krol, age 71, of Middlefield, graduated from his earthly trials to a better realm. Marc was born in Cleveland, on March 28, 1952, to Peter N. Krol and Jeanne (nee Martiny) Krol, both deceased. Marc was a retired member of Auburn Volunteer Fire Department, having served as firefighter, and […]

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  • Freda L. Butcher

    Freda L. Butcher, beloved follower of Christ, went home to be with Jesus, her Savior on Nov. 16, 2023. Devoted wife of 65 years to Oscar; loving mother of Cindy Warren and Debbie Zion (Homer), both of Independence; cherished grandmother of Rob Warren (Lisa), CJ Fink (Jeff), Kristen Pool (Andrew), Emily Rodriguez (Guille), Nathan Zion […]

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  • Jeffery Todd Walters

    Jeffery Todd Walters, 68 years old, of Munson Township, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, Nov. 15, 2023, at his home. He was born Feb. 26, 1955, in Clovis, N.M., where his parents were stationed at the U.S. Air Force Base located there. Jeff was the oldest child of George and Lucille (nee Strong) Walters, and […]

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  • Timothy L. Mekota

    Timothy L. Mekota, age 61, beloved husband of 29 years of the late Cathy (nee Short); loving father of Gus and Hannah; devoted brother of Mark (Mary), Gregory (Jennifer) and the late Michael; loving son of Patricia (nee Wickley) and the late Michael; cherished uncle of Christopher (Kristen), Joshua, Ryan (Diana), Angelina and Amanda; dearest […]

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  • Donald Lee Morris Jr. 

    Donald Lee Morris Jr., age 70, of Rock Creek, formerly of Hambden Township, died Nov. 7, 2023, at The Cleveland Clinic. He was born Nov. 9, 1952, to Donald L. and Wilda (nee Wilson) Morris Sr., in West Branch, Mich. Don was a member  of Aerie Eagles #2261, Chardon. He owned and operated the Hambden Country […]

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  • James Leroy Brest

    James Leroy Brest, age 78, of Andover, formerly of Middlefield, passed away Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center. He was born Aug. 3, 1945, in Tulsa, Okla., to the late Walter J. and Juanita J. (nee Hogue) Brest. James graduated from Chardon High School and attended Kent State University. He served […]

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  • Ramon Virgil Battles

    Christmas tree farmer, biology teacher and lifelong resident of Chester Township, Ramon Virgil Battles, passed away on Nov. 2, 2023, at the age of 92. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Jane; daughter, Amy (David Payne); son, Alexander (Alexis); and brother, Glenn (Carol). He is preceded in death by his parents, […]

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  • Michael Alan Berger

    Michael “Mike” Alan Berger, age 76, of Chester Township, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. Mike was the son of the late Martin and Lillian Berger, and was born Jan. 2, 1947. Mike is remembered by his loving wife of 38 years, Karen; children, Kristen, Jason and Jeremy; brother, Ronald (Jean); cousin, Eric […]

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  • Glenn C. Wilcox

    Glenn C. Wilcox reached out and touched the face of God on Nov. 5, 2023. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that were blessed to have Glenn in their lives. Glenn was born Sept. 15, 1935, in Leavittsburg, Ohio, to Bernard and Estelle Wilcox. He attended Rootstown High School, leaving school […]

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