Obituaries
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Melvin Fredrick Cruthers
Melvin Fredrick Cruthers, age 99, of Newbury Township, and formerly of North Randall, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 28, 2023, at Burton Healthcare in Burton. Melvin was born in Six Mile Run, Pa., on Nov. 20, 1923, to Frank and Mildred (nee Figard) Cruthers. After he graduated high school, he later joined the U.S. […]
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Eleanor Mae Berman
Our dear mom, Eleanor Mae Berman (nee Wilmot), age 95, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on July 24, 2023. Ellie was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Ted J. Berman; brother Dick Wilmot, of Cape Coral, Fla.; and parents, Hardy and Frank B. Wilmot, of Claridon Township. […]
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Allen A. Gingerich
Allen A Gingerich, age 81, of Middlefield, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, July 15, 2023, at home while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Middlefield, on Oct. 18, 1941, to the late Abraham S. and Amanda (nee Schmucker) Gingerich. Allen married his best friend and love of his life, Amanda Miller, on […]
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Jerrie Hill
On July 10, 2023, Jerrie Hill was called home to join the many friends and loved ones who had passed before her. Born July 15, 1928, as Jerrie Lee Gore, she was a lifelong resident of Newbury Township. She graduated in the class of 1946. Jerrie was a devoted full-time wife and mother. Proud to […]
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Scott James Kazsuk
Scott James Kazsuk, age 57, of Willowick, passed away July 14, 2023, at the Cleveland Clinic after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. He was born July 29, 1965, at Geauga Community Hospital, to the late Jerome “Jerry” and Betty Jean (nee Sly) Kazsuk. He resided with the family in their Huntsburg Township home until […]
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Judith and Victor Morinaka
A Graveside Celebration of Life for Judith and Victor Morinaka will be held in the near future at Chester Township Cemetery. The memorial will be for family and friends. Judith Morinaka, born May 3, 1939, passed away on Oct. 31, 2018, and her loving husband, born Nov. 7, 1939, passed away on Jan. 3, 2022. […]
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Gayle Mantush
Gayle Mantush (nee Kovach), age 82, of Auburn Township, passed away peacefully Monday, June 19, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Cleveland, on July 19, 1940, to the late Frank and Olga (nee Feher) Kovach. Gayle found joy in life connecting with others, being especially good with kids of all […]
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Kimberly Ann Majka
Kimberly Ann Majka (nee Stone), age 62, died July 4, 2023, at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center. Born Oct. 14, 1960, to Russell Melvern and Edna Loretta (nee Williams) Stone in Painesville, she was raised in Thompson Township and graduated from Ledgemont High School. Kim was a lifelong resident of the Thompson/Chardon area where she […]
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Charles P. Zicari
Charles “Chuck” P. Zicari, age 94, passed away peacefully July 5, 2023. Born March 20, 1929, in Cleveland, he had been a resident of Chester Township, for the past 58 years. Chuck was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Korean Conflict, and was a past Grand Knight and longtime member of the Knights of […]
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Bill Sherod
Bill Sherod, age 93, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2023, surrounded by his family. Bill, a longtime resident of Chesterland, was born and raised in Cleveland, where he attended Shaw High School and met his wife of 68 years, June Sherod. After June passed in 2020, Bill moved to Sierra Vista, Ariz., to live […]



