NEWBURY TWP. – Kevin James Bartolovich, age 39, of Newbury Township, formerly of Huntsburg Township, passed away July 29, 2016, at University Hospital of Cleveland, after injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

He was born Jan. 20, 1977, in Warren, to John M. Bartolovich and Nancy (nee Gardner) Troyer.

Kevin enjoyed riding motorcycles, 4-wheelers and dirt bikes with his friends. He loved going fishing and spending time with his nieces and nephews.

Kevin will live on because he was an organ donor.

He will be sadly missed by his mother, Nancy (Dan) Troyer, of Huntsburg; sisters, Nicole (Brian Schultz) Bartolovich, of Parkman Township, Rachael (Dan Bruner) Hunt, of Columbus, Natalie (Mike Zabukovec) Hunt, of Burton, and Erin Hunt, of Windham; brothers, Keith (Wendy) Bartolovich, of Chardon, and Donnie (Angie) Hunt, of Rome; maternal grandparents, Charles and Mildred Gardner, of Cortland; close friend Vikki Jones, of Chardon; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, John M. Bartolovich; step-father, Donald W. Hunt; and paternal grandparents, John E. and Jewel Bartolovich.

Memorial calling hours will be held Aug. 5, 2016, at Russell-Sly Family Funeral Home, 15670 W. High St., Middlefield, from 1 p.m. until time of his celebration of life, which will be held at 5 p.m. Pastor Karen R. Cico will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name c/o Russell-Sly Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1275, Middlefield, OH 44062, or to a GoFundMe account at www.gofund.me/2h688xfg.

Memories and condolences can be shared with the family at www.russellslyfh.com.

Eleanor A. Adams, age 88, passed away peacefully, in her sleep, at her home on July 20, 2016.

She was born on March 24, 1928, in Thompson Township, the daughter of the late Gaius and Lucy (nee Garcia) Jones.

Ellie was a graduate (and salutatorian) of Mesopotamia High School’s class of 1947. During that time, she loved roller skating and riding the rollercoaster at Geauga Lake.

She married her husband, Clifton “Squeak” Adams, on Valentine’s Day in 1948 and spent 42 years together until his death in 1990.

Ellie retired from Chardon Rubber Company, where she worked as a machine operator for 43 years. Her work ethic was beyond compare.

Some may remember seeing Ellie’s smiling face at places such as Grandview, Major Discount, Middlefield Hardware and Arby’s. She loved to work with the public and did so until the very end, working at Pizza Hut as well as completing 15 years of service at Dollar General.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, in Middlefield, and enjoyed spending time with family and friends, going out to eat, taking trips to the beach, shopping and reading romance novels.

She took pride in her home and loved to mow her own lawn. She was also an avid collector of elephants and Native American memorabilia.

Eleanor was a loving mother to two sons, Dennis Adams, of Burton, and Thomas (Teresa Snyder) Adams, of Middlefield; and a daughter, Deborah (Dennis) Davis, of Cortland.

Eleanor will also be missed by her brothers Donald Jones, of Lady Lakes, Fla., Gaius (Joyce) Jones, of Bristolville, Robert Jones, of Warren, and Edwin (Jean) Jones, of Kent; sister Mary Hnath, of Kent; sister-in-law Geraldine Adams, of Madison; grandchildren, April Adams, Nichol (Scott) Morrison, Stephanie (Justin Oviatt) Adams, Iain Adams, Cierra Davis, Cheyenne Pistilli, Antoinette Davis and Bella Davis; great-grandchild, Greyson Oviatt; and three step-grandchildren and six step-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; mother-in-law, Eva (Easton) Adams, and father-in-law, Arthur Adams; brother Richard Jones; and sister Lorna Dvorak.

She also will be reunited, in heaven, with special sisters-in-law Lois Jones and Mary Ellen Jones; brothers-in-law, Charles Dvorak, Ronald Hnath, Claude Adams and Clifford Adams; niece Lori Elston; great-nephews Chris Deemer, Butch Jones and Wayne Scott; and great-niece Claire Booker.

Friends and family may call on Friday, Aug. 12, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., at Russell-Sly Funeral Home, 15670 W. High St., Middlefield.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, Aug. 13 at 1 p.m. at the funeral home, with Edwin Pollari officiating.

Interment will follow at the Middlefield Cemetery.

Memories and condolences may be shared with family at www.russellslyfh.com.

BURTON – Louis P. Niksick Jr., age 43, of Burton, passed away July 31, 2016, at Burton Healthcare.

Born April 11, 1973, in Cleveland, to Louis P. Niksick Sr. and Linda (nee Dickinson) Niksick, he had been a longtime area resident.

Louie had an unwavering love of God and a profound love of his country, family and friends. Friends will remember his outrageous sense of humor.

He was an avid science fiction fan, basically a nerd. He loved Star Wars.

Louie served with the Army Reserves in the 447 MP Unit from South Canton, deploying to Afghanistan in 2009.

Survivors include his wife, Rebecca (nee Cushnyr), of Burton; sons, Drew Parker and Douglas R. Niksick; brother, Tony (Erin) Niksick, of Chardon; sisters, Michelle Kent and Kim (Ash) Hess; grandparents Donald and Donna Dickinson; aunts, Julie A. Dickinson, Laura (Rick) Daerr, Amy J. Dickinson, Roberta S. Dickinson; uncle, Frank (Deb) Paino; brother-in-laws Derrick (Jennifer) Doyle and Michael (Sara) Doyle; nieces and nephews, Liam and Brody Doyle, Ryan Doyle, Emma and Kevin Niksick, Zach Nemecek, Madison, Sam and Cole Hess; mother-in-law, Suzanne (Mike) Doyle; father-in-law, Brian Cushnyr; extended family, Virginia (Wayne) Beattie, Alan (Anna) Parker, Jennifer Parker, Cecilia Parker, Emma and Abigail Luther, Judy White and many other friends and family.

He was preceded in death by his father; grandparents Alex and Jean Niksick; brother-in-law Brian Cushnyr; and nephew McKinley Parker.

Visitation is Aug. 4, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon.

A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Aug. 5 at St. Helen Catholic Church, 12060 Kinsman Road, Newbury, with burial to follow at East Claridon Cemetery.

Donations to the Chordoma Foundation, P.O. Box 2127, Durham, NC 27702. Arrangements by Burr Funeral Home of Chardon. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.

CHARDON – Charles Edward Crompton age 93, of Chardon, passed away Aug. 2, 2016, at University Hospital Geauga Medical Center after a short illness.

Charles was born Oct. 8, 1922, on St. George Island, in the Pribilof Islands in Alaska, as the first non-native child. He left Alaska as a baby with his parents, C. Edward and Georgia Crompton, to live in San Francisco, Calif.

He was a star athlete in junior high school, setting a 10-second 100-yard dash record.

While in San Francisco, he learned to sail and loved sailing in the bay. This love of sailing remained with him throughout his life.

Charles attended college at the University of California Berkley, where he studied chemistry and nuclear physics. He went on to receive his Ph.D. in Chemistry at the University of Tennessee, while working on the Manhattan Project in Oak Ridge, Tenn.

There, he met and married Mary Ruth Oxendine in September 1945. They had a son, Stephen Edward, while living in Tennessee, and later a daughter, Lindy, while working for the U.S. Testing Labs of the Atomic Energy Commission in Teaneck, N.J.

Charles’ work as an organic chemist specializing in nuclear isotopes and catalysts took him to many places throughout his career in the U.S. and abroad.

He and his family lived in Oak Ridge, Teaneck, Hamilton, Ohio, Towson, Md., Chagrin Falls, Chicago, Ill., Rehoboth Beach, Del., Maryville, Tenn., Vero Beach, Fla., Lexington, Ky., and Chardon.

He and Mary travelled extensively in the U.S. and abroad, experiencing other cultures.

He also was the inventor on multiple patents.

Charles was active in Rotary and Kiwanis throughout his life and held many chairs.

He was a lover of the arts and an exceptional artist who was accomplished in metal etching, painting and woodcarving. In his later years, he produced many exquisite carvings of birds and fish.

Charles also enjoyed playing piano, organ and accordion. He was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman.

Charles is survived by his son, Stephen (Elaine), of Chardon; daughter, Lindy, of Frankfort, Ky.; grandchildren, Elizabeth, of Arlington, Va., and Matthew, of Sydney, Australia.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary, in 2006.

Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Aug. 8 at Top of FormMcCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, 220 W. Broadway Ave., Maryville, Tenn.

A graveside funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Aug. 9 at Clarksgrove Cemetery in Maryville, Tenn., where he will be interred next to his wife.

Arrangements by Burr Funeral Home of Chardon and McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home of Maryville, Tenn. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.

CHARDON – Joyce L. Cleveland, age 70, of Chardon, passed away suddenly Aug. 3, 2016, at her home.

Born June 13, 1946, in St. Paul, Minn., to Jerome and Ella (nee Dahl) Loberg, she had been a resident of the area since 1988, coming from Mechanicsburg, Pa.

Joyce LaRaine Loberg married Ralph Cleveland on May 29, 1970, in Camp Hill, Md.

She enjoyed golf, playing cards, shopping and going to the casino.

Joyce volunteered at WomenSafe and took part in the annual Liver Walk.

Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Ralph, of Chardon; children, Kirsten (David) Downey, of Columbus, Jamie (Scott) Henderson, of Chardon, and Phil (Rebecca) Cleveland, of Jefferson; eight grandchildren; siblings, Judy Scaggs, of Virginia, Nancy Blumenschein, of Maryland, Barbara (Larry) Rosenbaum, of Maryland, and John (Diane) Loberg, of Maryland.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Aug. 8 at Grace Lutheran Church, 8091 Plank Road, Thompson, with burial to follow at Hambden Township Cemetery.

Donations suggested to the American Liver Foundation – Heartland Division, Attn: Liver Life Walk Cleveland, 6133 Rockside Road, Suite 301, Independence, OH 44131.

Arrangements by Burr Funeral Home of Chardon. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.

CHARDON – Thomas J. Nichols, age 29, of Chardon, passed away Aug. 4, 2016, in Cleveland.

Born Jan. 13, 1987, in Mayfield Heights, to Thomas L. Nichols and Teresa (nee Walker) Nichols-Bobbitt, he had been a lifelong area resident.

Thomas loved all animals, especially his first dog Spot.

He enjoyed fishing, but his greatest love was spending time with his daughter, Sage.

He is survived by his daughter, Sage Nichols, of Chardon; mother, Teresa (Michael) Bobbitt, of Chardon; grandparents, Helen Penley, Donald (Judy) Walker and Tom Nichols; siblings, Ronald (Monica) Nichols, of Holly Springs, N.C., Shane Pierce, of Charlotte, N.C., Joshua Bobbitt, of Virginia, Brandon Bobbitt, of Oberlin, and Cara Nichols, of Georgia.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Visitation is 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 9 at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon.

Arrangements by Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Chardon. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.

DETROIT, MI – Matthew T. Pantages, age 52, of suburban Detroit, passed away unexpectedly Aug. 5, 2016.

He was a longtime radio personality and IT consultant, living formerly in Camden, S.C., and Cleveland.

Matthew was the beloved husband of Angela D. (nee Bibbee) for 17 years; dear son of George L. and the late Marion “Mimi;” brother of Judy Proctor (Michael), Pamela, Louis and the late Mimi; many nieces and nephews; and five cats and three dogs.

Visitation is 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 10 at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon, with a funeral service following the visitation at the funeral home.

Burial will take place following the service at All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Township.

Donations suggested to the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Greater Cleveland, 10011 Euclid Ave., Cleveland OH 44106.

Arrangements by Burr Funeral Home of Chardon. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.

CHARDON – Sandra M. Davis, age 77, of Chardon, passed away Aug. 6, 2016, at Heather Hill in Munson Township.

Born May 21, 1939, in Chardon to Walter and Edna (nee Jirouch) Best, she had been a lifelong area resident.

A homemaker, Sandra loved wildlife and enjoyed feeding deer and turkeys on her property, and maintaining her humming bird feeders.

Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Sandra M. Best married Clifford Davis in 1966, in Chardon. He preceded her in death in 2011.

Survivors include her daughter, Vicki (Thomas) Elesh, of Huntsburg Township; grandchildren, Thomas W. and Ashley Elesh, of Huntsburg; and brother, Robert (Elizabeth Wanner) Best, of Chardon.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Cliff.

A gathering will be held Aug. 12, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2-4 p.m., at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon, with a memorial service following at 4 p.m. at the funeral home.

Donations suggested to Rescue Village, 15463 Chillicothe Road, Novelty, OH 44072.

Arrangements by Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Chardon. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.

ORWELL – Judith Ann Stepp, 71, of Orwell, passed away Aug. 7, 2016, at Blossom Hill Care Center after a short battle with leukemia.

Born Oct. 23, 1944, in Charleston, W. Va., to Pastor John and Carrie (nee Kessinger) Stepp, she had been a longtime Coffee City, Texas, resident before moving back to the area four years ago.

Judy was raised in Hartsgrove Township and attended Grand Valley Schools.

She was a former administrative officer at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Eugene, Ore.

She moved to Coffee City, where she lived for 28 years. She owned and operated Action Video and later Rug Rats Day Care.

Judy enjoyed spending time on Lake Palestine on her pontoon boat “The Friendship” with her Texas family.

She enjoyed fishing, hunting, reading, classic cars and playing her guitar and singing with her siblings.

Survivors include her children Cherie (Kenneth) Haught, of Orwell, Tracey (Kenny) Dobbins, of Rome, Janine Mark, of Eugene, Ore., Cash (Gina) Naftzger, of Canton, and Clay (Nina) Naftzger, of North Bend, Ore.; 23 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; sisters, Barbara (Ray) Masters, of Orwell, Diane Stevens, of Orwell, Deborah (Bob) Pfleger, of Williamsfield, and Terry (Terry) Stanek, of Orwell; and many extended family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son Charles “Randy” Follmer; grandson Cash Kelly Naftzger Jr.; and brothers, John L. Stepp Jr., Roy M. Stepp, William E. Stepp and Mark J. Stepp.

Private family services were held.

Arrangements by Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Chardon. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.

NEWBURY TWP. – George Edward Timmons, 83, of Newbury Township, stepped into Heaven Friday morning, Aug. 5, 2016, at Lake Health Hospital.

Born in Auburn Township, on April 26, 1933, to Robert and Edna (nee Davis) Timmons, George married Clare Ann (nee Mitchell) Timmons on Nov. 6, 1954. She survives.

George was a 1951 graduate of Auburn High School.

He and his family owned and operated Timmons Farm, in Auburn, milking Holstein cows, farming and producing maple syrup.

George served in the U.S. Army and Auburn Volunteer Fire Department. He was a member of the Auburn Township Board of Zoning Appeals, Kenston Athletic Booster, Geauga County Fair and Auburn Alumni, and was a longtime member of Ohio Holstein Association, Auburn Community Church and Geauga County Maple Syrup Hall of Fame.

George was a father of three, grandfather to seven, great-grandfather of five and loving uncle and friend to many.

George enjoyed following the activities of all the kids in his life from his family and friends. His hobbies included of golf, travel with his wife, Clare Ann, horseshoes, attending men’s Bible Study and, of course, the Geauga County Fair.

Additional survivors include his son Tim Timmons, of Monroe, Ind.; sister, Eleanor Sage, of Chardon; and sister-in-law, Dory Koller, of Chardon.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Richard Timmons; son Mitchell Edward Timmons; and daughters, Diane Lynn (Timmons) Buxton and Carol Ann (Walburn) Timmons.

A celebration service was held at 11 a.m. Aug. 13, with visitation one hour before at 10 a.m., at Auburn Community Church, 11046 Washington St.

A reception followed at Adam Hall from 12-1:30 p.m.

Private family burial service took place at Morton Cemetery, Newbury.

Pastor Lucille Abernathy and Tim Timmons officiated.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be sent to a charity of your choice or The (Carol Timmons) Pray Hope Believe Foundation, P.O. Box 7, Monroe, IN 46772-0007 or Auburn Community Church, 11046 Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH 44023.

CHARDON – Daniel M. McLeod, of Chardon, passed away Aug. 13, 2016, at the age of 68.

Dan will be missed by his wife of 39 years, Sandy (nee Kuhn); and children, Courtney (Todd) Lorenz, Erin (Ryan) Kevern and Keith McLeod.

He was the loving grandfather of Tommy, Madelyn and Kamryn Kevern.

He also is survived by his mother, Ruth McLeod, siblings, David (Bonnie) McLeod, Barbara (Craig) McCoy, Dennis (Rebecca) McLeod and Dottie McLeod; and many nieces and nephews.

Dan graduated from Nordonia High School in 1965. He was the owner/operator of Chardon Lakes Inn & Gilded Cock Tavern, of Chardon, from 1972 to 1990, and Riders Tavern, of Painesville.

He retired as president of Troy Innovative Instruments, in Middlefield, in 2014.

His favorite hobby was officiating football, which he did for 40 years, and watching his children and grandchildren play sports.

Visitation is 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Aug. 18 at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon.

A celebration of life will be held at the Church of St. Mary, 401 North St., Chardon, at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 19.

The family would like to thank Holly Hill Nursing Home and Hospice of the Western Reserve for their loving care.

Donation suggested to the Geauga County Department on Aging “Boxing with Parkinson’s Class,” 12555 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, OH 44024.

Dan fought the brave fight with Parkinson’s for many years.

Arrangements by Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Chardon. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.

MONTVILLE TWP. – Ralph “Pete” Burnett, age 87, of Montville Township, passed away Aug. 14, 2016, at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center.

Born July 31, 1929, in Newbury Township, to Willard and Nina (nee Pfeiffer) Burnett, he had been a lifelong area resident.

Pete attended Chardon High School and was a longtime member of St. Patrick’s Church, in Thompson Township.

He was a member of the Montville Volunteer Fire Department and a Montville Township trustee.

Pete worked for Hoffman Milk Cartage before working at and retiring from R.W. Sidley in Thompson.

He loved to fish, drive truck, watch NASCAR, watch sports, especially Lebron James play basketball, garden and can vegetables from his garden.

Ralph Burnett married Barbara Hoffman on Oct. 17, 1953, at St. Patrick’s Church in Thompson.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Barbara, of Montville; children, Charles (Pauline) Burnett, of Middlefield, Karen (Bob) Ruck, of Geneva, and Kim (Bill) Merner, of Solon; grandchildren, Matthew Ruck, Jennifer (Michael) Fink, Brittany Merner and Andrew Merner; brother, Allen “Jack” (Marilyn) Burnett, of Chardon; and many extended family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Walter, Richard, James and Lloyd Burnett, Ada Sabo, Marian Perry and Evelyn Luoma.

Visitation is 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Aug. 17 at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Aug. 18 at St. Patrick’s Church, 16550 Rock Creek Road, Thompson, with burial to follow at Montville Township Cemetery.

Donations suggested to St. Patrick’s Church, 16550 Rock Creek Road, Thompson, OH 44086.

Arrangements by Burr Funeral Home of Chardon. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.

NEWBURY TWP. – Lee H. Gray, age 79, of Newbury Township, passed away Aug. 17, 2016, at his residence.

Born June 10, 1937, in Sutton, W. Va., he had been a longtime area resident.

Lee enjoyed showing his draft horses, snowmobiling and fishing in Canada.

He is survived by his sons Lee (Teri), of Troy Township, and Robert, of Streetsboro; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, JoAnn (nee Shukeys) Gray; and son John Gray.

A celebration of life will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Aug. 24 at Hickory Lake Tavern, 14592 Stone Road, Newbury.

Donations suggested to the family for assistance in final expenses.

Cremation by Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Chardon. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.

NEWBURY TWP. – Kent A. Smith, of Newbury Township, passed away Aug. 2, 2016.

Kent is survived by his parents, Kenneth and Susan Smith; sisters, Carmen Smith and Michelle Mertens; and son, Dieken Smith.

Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, at The Abbey of Willoughby, 38011 Euclid Ave. (located on the grounds of McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home), in Willoughby, where a Remembrance Service will also be held from 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27.

To leave condolences for the family, order flowers or light a memorial candle, visit www.MCVfuneralhomes.com.

CLARIDON TWP. – Margaret A. (nee Foster) Koschki, age 98, of Claridon Township, passed away peacefully at home Aug. 21, 2016.

Born April 6, 1918, in Rising Sun, Ohio, to Charles W. and Belva L. (nee Milligan) Foster.

Margaret married Mike Koschki on May 5, 1945, in Cleveland, before moving to Claridon in 1952.

In 1943, she was in the first class of the United States Cadet Nurse Corp. and eventually became an LPN and practiced nursing for many years to come.

Because of her love of music, she studied in Japan and spent many of her later years teaching piano and violin.

She was also an avid gardener with an extraordinary green thumb.

Margaret is survived by her daughter, Cathy A. Koschki; son, Michael “Kim” (Barbara) Koschki; grandson, Christopher Koschki; brother Dick Foster; and many nieces, nephews, great- and great-great-nieces and nephews.

Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Mike; and brothers Charles and Robert.

Visitation will be held Aug. 25, from 4-8 p.m., at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon, with a funeral service on Aug. 26 at 11 a.m. at Burr Funeral Home, with burial following at Western Reserve Memorial Gardens, 11521 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Geauga Humane Society or Blossom Hill Care Center in Huntsburg Township in her name.

Arrangements by Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Chardon. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.

CHARDON – Jared Grieb, age 20, of Chardon, passed away while vacationing with friends on Pelee Island, Ontario, Canada.

Born Aug. 5, 1996, in Cleveland, to Brian and Gina (nee Waggoner) Grieb, he had been a lifelong Chardon resident.

Jared was a graduate of Chardon High School, Class of 2014, and currently entering his junior year at Kent State University.

He was an avid sports fan, especially Cleveland sports and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Friends and family will remember Jared as a kind, considerate and caring person who was a joy to be around; he was loved by everyone who knew or met him.

Survivors include his parents, Brian and Gina, of Chardon; brother, Dylan, of Chardon; grandparents, Graylen and Linda Waggoner, of Sagamore Hills; and uncle, Mike (Ella) Waggoner, of Sagamore Hills.

Visitation is 5-8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 26 at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon.

Arrangements by Burr Funeral Home of Chardon. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.

RICHMOND HTS. – John “Juke” P. Repetsky, age 94, of Richmond Heights, passed away Aug. 27, 2016, at Holy Family Hospice in Parma.

Born April 11, 1922 in Henry, W. Va., to John and Helen (nee Satkeok) Repetsky, he had been a longtime area resident.

John served with the U.S. Army during World War II, being stationed at Pearl Harbor, surviving the Japanese attack.

After returning home to West Virginia, he worked in the coal mines and met his future wife, Ernestine “Tina” Gasser. After their marriage, they relocated to Cleveland and John worked for TRW until his retirement in 1987.

He enjoyed sports and playing on a West Virginia softball team. He was an avid golfer, getting a hole in one and serving as a golf ranger at Pine Ridge Country Club. He also was an avid bowler, scoring an almost perfect game at 289.

John helped with Boy Scouts when his son was young and enjoyed gardening and spending time with his cat and family.

He is survived by his children, Deborah (Byron) Lee, of Parma, and Dan (Janet) Repetsky, of Northfield Center; grandchildren, Ariel Lee, M.D., of Corvallis, Ore., and Christopher Repetsky, M.D., of Northfield Center; and extended family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 49 years, Tina Repetsky; and 12 siblings.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Aug. 30 at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Aug. 31 at the funeral home, with burial to follow at All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Township.

Donations suggested to Holy Family Hospice, Parma Animal Shelter or a charity of your choice.

Arrangements by Burr Funeral Home of Chardon. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.

On the evening of Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016, Eric J. Reed passed into the arms of the Lord.

At that moment, the world became a little less bright, a little less caring.

Eric was born on July 8, 1967, to Sandra (nee Lucas) Reed and Stanley Maynard Kibler in Painesville. He was adopted and cared for as a young boy by Sandra’s second husband, the late James Eugene Reed.

He was a graduate of Chardon High School, class of 1985.

Eric was a kind and loving soul who touched innumerable lives.

He was a man of many talents and interests. He was an avid outdoorsman who especially enjoyed trout fishing, a skill that he acquired from his late sponsor, Gary Murphy.

Eric will also be remembered as an outstanding artist. Through the years, he created treasured keepsakes for many.

Eric was a long-time active member of Alcoholics Anonymous. Through the fellowship, he cultivated countless friendships, including his best friend, Mike Savarise.

Like many others in our community, Eric struggled with alcoholism and drug addiction throughout most of his adult life. Being unable to overcome his struggles, in a moment of desperation, he took his own life.

Eric leaves behind his adoring wife, Desiree Winnen-Reed, whom he married on May 30, 2015. He also leaves behind a daughter, Kitrina Young, of Euclid, and two sons, Jesse A. Reed, of Ashtabula, and Cory Chapman, of Orwell.

He also will be sadly missed his loving mother, Sandra Reed, of Chardon; brother, Lucas Oliver Reed, of Chardon; nephew, Alexander Reed, of Chardon; and sweet friend and ever-loyal canine companion, Allie.

For those of you who are currently struggling with the disease of addiction and alcoholism, Eric’s family implores you to please seek help. Recovery is possible. “We shall be with you in the Fellowship of the Spirit, and you will surely meet some of us as you trudge the Road of Happy Destiny. May God bless you and keep you- until then.”

For those wishing to honor Eric’s memory, calling hours will be held Aug. 31, from 3-5 p.m. at Zaback-Ducro Funeral Home, 500 W. Prospect Road, Ashtabula.

A service will be held at 5 p.m. with food and fellowship immediately following.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family.

Cremation by Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Chardon. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com and www.ducro.com.

PORT RICHEY, FL – Helen Semon, age 96, of Port Richey, Fla., passed away Aug. 27, 2016, at Marliere Hospice Care Center in Port Richey.

Born Jan. 20, 1920, in Cleveland, to Lewis and Emma (nee Revaj) Varady, she had been a longtime Macedonia resident before moving to Florida in the mid 1980s.

Helen was an inspector for General Motors, retiring after 32 years.

She was the loving wife of Joseph Semon (deceased); cherished mother of Kenneth Semon (deceased) and Ron (Bea) Semon, of Mantua; beloved grandmother of Pauline, Corey, Jeremy, Kristie, Joe, Carol and Laura; great-grandmother of Codey, Karli, Ryan, Kendall, Preston, Addison and Emma; and caring sister of Eugene and George Varady, Irene Gregory and Marianne Nemcik (all deceased).

A graveside funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Sept. 1 at All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Township.

Friends and family are asked to meet at the front gate prior to the service. Arrangements by Burr Funeral Home of Chardon. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.

CHARDON – Donald H. Friedel, age 82, of Chardon, passed away Sept. 2, 2016, at Heather Hill.

Born Feb. 21, 1934, in Cleveland, to Fridolen and Amalie Friedel, he had been a longtime Hambden Township resident.

He served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956, stationed in Germany.

Don was a self-employed builder, building many homes in the area.

He enjoyed SCUBA and camping with his wife.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Margaret (nee Petrus), of Hambden; daughters, Donna (Jan) Kadlcek, of Lakewood, and Catherine (Richard) Phillips, of Port Charlotte, Fla.; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and one on the way; and brothers, Arthur (Alice) Friedel, of North Olmstead, and William (Marilyn) Friedel, of Hambden.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Sept. 6 at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon.

A funeral mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 7 at the Church of St. Mary, 401 North St., Chardon.

Arrangements by Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Chardon. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.