Obituaries
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Dale Leadenham
Dale Leadenham, 68, of Burton, for the last two years and formerly of Elyria for 66 years, passed away March 18, 2023, at his home surrounded by family after a year-long battle with ALS. He was born Jan. 30, 1955, in Elyria, to Richard and Lucille Leadenham, and received his master’s degree from Kent State […]
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Katherine Anne Woods
Katherine Anne Woods, age 78, passed away peacefully March 17, 2023. Kathy, as she preferred to be called, was born Jan. 25, 1945, in Warren, to Frank Stephen and Mary Anne (nee Belich) Handsel. She grew up in Parkman Township and was a 1963 graduate of Cardinal High School. Kathy most recently worked as an […]
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Jacqueline Swanda
Jacqueline “Jacie” (nee Bennett) Swanda, age 94, passed away March 14, 2023, at her home in Hiram, surrounded by her loving family. Jacie was born Jan. 27, 1929, in Hiram, to Gerald E. and Mildred (nee Leach) Bennett. She was a lifelong resident of Hiram. She was a member of Hiram Christian Church and a […]
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Richard J. Taylor
Richard J. Taylor (Krejci), age 90, of Howard City, Mich., passed away on March 17, 2023. He was born Oct. 20, 1932, in Chardon, the son of Elmer and Josephine (nee Blaha) Krejci. Richard is survived by his children, Sharon (Richard) Miller, of Mesopotamia, Patricia (Gregory) Krebs, of Salida, Calif., Richard (Sandra) Taylor, of Chardon, […]
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Shirley J. Ward
Shirley J. Ward, age 90, passed away March 18, 2023. Shirley and her husband of 67 years, Osborne N. Ward, were lifelong residents of the area. He preceded her in 2022. They were devout members of the Chardon United Methodist Church. Shirley worked for Geauga Hospital as a medical secretary, retiring after 20 years of […]
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Kathryn Sue Knotts
Kathryn Sue Knotts, age 71, of Chardon, went home to our heavenly father on March 18, 2023. Kathy was born to Ellsworth and Esther (nee Blair) Briggs on Nov. 6, 1951, in Cleveland. She married Charles Knotts on Sept. 24, 1977. Kathy was an accountant for several local businesses and, as a hobby, she decorated […]
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Frank Joseph Galinsky
Frank Joseph Galinsky, age 88, of Chardon, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Mapleview Country Villa. Born Sept. 4, 1934, in Cleveland, to Walter and Mary (nee Bednarek) Galinsky. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy, stationed in Newfoundland, Canada, and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, during the Korean War. Frank retired from Modern International Graphics, […]
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Dawn Luhta
It is with great sadness that the family of Dawn Luhta (nee Johnston) announces her peaceful passing on Thursday, March 16, 2023, after her courageous six-year battle with breast cancer. Beloved wife of Randy Luhta and fur Mom to Gage and Chance; daughter to Ronald and Louise Johnston (both predeceased); daughter-in-law to William and Bonnie […]
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Leanne Pealer-Bahnick
BURTON TWP. – Leanne Pealer-Bahnick, 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center. She was born on July 26, 1941, in Cleveland, the daughter of Delbert F. and Rosalind Ida (nee Waterston) Pealer. Leanne was a 1959 graduate of Chagrin Falls High School. She was an accomplished and […]
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Frank James Stanko
Frank James “Jim” Stanko, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on March 11, 2023. He was born in Santa Monica, Calif., to Francis and Jamima (nee Gayhart) Stanko, on Dec. 16, 1958. Jim graduated from Massillon Washington High School, class of 1977, and then attended Case Western Reserve University, where he earned his B.S. in mechanical […]
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