MUNSON TWP. – Joseph S. Szuszkiewicz, of Munson Township, died Dec. 16, 2015, at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center. He was 92.

Born in Cleveland, on Oct. 5, 1923, Joe was raised in Geauga County by Yaro and Mary Divoky.

He attended Chardon High School, then worked for over 68 years with Local Union No. 310 of the Laborers International Union of North American.

During World War II, Joe served as a PFC in the United States Marine Corps, participating in battles in the Bismark Archipelago and Bougainville Island in the Solomon Islands.

On Oct. 12, 1946, Joe married Elizabeth Tvergyak at the Church of St. Mary in Chardon.

Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth, of Munson; sons, Joe M. (Patty), of Loveland, Ohio, and Jim (Marge), of Chardon; grandchildren, Adam (Lyndsey), of Columbus, Kathy (Justin) Sebastian, of Highland Heights, Ky., and Jimmy and Melissa, both of Chardon.

A funeral mass will be held at St. Helen Catholic Church, 12060 Kinsman Road, Newbury Township, on Dec. 21 at 10 a.m.

Interment at Maple Hill Cemetery in Munson.

Donations in his name may be made to the church.

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

GENEVA – Norman Phillips, of Geneva, passed away Dec. 17, 2015, at Geneva Shores. He was 88.

Born March 15, 1927, in Cleveland, to John and Elsie (nee Berends) Phillips, Norman spent his entire life in Newbury.

He was a mechanic and had his own auto repair business, Central Auto Repair, which he ran for many years, after which he worked for Newbury Township until his retirement.

Norman was a World War II and Korean War veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. He was a member of Newbury American Legion Post 663 for over 50 years.

Nothing gave Norman more pride than his 1923 Model T pickup and trailer, which he restored and drove around town with his dog, Daisy.

Survivors include his wife, Patricia Ann (nee Johnson), of Orange City, Fla.; daughter, Linda (Jack) Henderson, of Salem; sons, Douglas (Emma), of Dupont, Wash., and Michael (Sheri), of Mountain City, Tenn.; grandchildren, April and Ammanfil; and brother Leslie Phillips.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Alice and Thelma; brothers John, Richard and Raymond; and his dog, Daisy.

Visitation will be from 4-5 p.m. on Jan. 9, 2016, at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon, followed by a memorial service at 5 p.m. at the funeral home.

The family would like to thank Crossroads Hospice for the compassionate care they gave Norman.

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

BERKSHIRE, VT – Huw Edwart Jones, age 74, died Wednesday morning, Dec. 16, 2015, at his home in Berkshire, Vt.

He was born in Dolgelley, Wales, U.K., on March 3, 1941, the son of the late John and Morfudd (nee Jones) Jones.

Huw left home at age 15 to go to London as a carpenter’s apprentice to the firm of Mayfield Limited, a joinery firm with a Royal Warrant “By Appointment to Her Majesty, the Queen,” where he learned his trade as a master carpenter/joiner.

He returned to Machynlleth, Wales, where he owned his own construction business.

Huw came to the United States in 1978 by way of Painesville and Chardon, where he became known as the “Crazy Welsh Carpenter.” He worked as a self-employed furniture builder and carpenter. Huw was proud of his skill as a cabinetmaker and loved “wow”ing his customers with his modern designs and custom detailed craftsmanship.

Huw and family moved to Vermont in 1993. He worked at Wright & Morrissey as a laborer, carpenter and superintendent. He also worked for Meach Cove Trust in Shelburne.

He was the proud father of Alice Gwenno Dyfi and John Huw; and loving partner of 35 years to Susan.

He also is survived by his daughter, Petra Evans and family, and brother, Idris and family, both of Machynlleth, Wales.

Through the gates of death we may view a better world – Welsh proverb

A celebration of Huw’s life is planned for summer 2016.

Condolences may be sent through www.spearsfuneralhome.com.

CHARDON – Russell L. Crane, of Chardon, passed away Dec. 17, 2015, at his home. He was 70.

Born Oct. 10, 1945, in Cleveland, to Harold and Dorothy (nee Lee) Crane, he had been a lifelong area resident.

Russell served in the U.S. Army reserves from 1966-1972.

He worked as a sales technician for Stanley Air Tool.

Russell is survived by his son, Russell (Cristen) Crane Jr., of Columbus; and brothers, Harold, of Chardon, Gary (Darlene), of Wickliffe, Bruce (Sally), of Mentor, Robert, of Concord, and Richard (Jan), of Concord.

His parents preceded him in death.

A gathering will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon.

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

CHARDON – Billie J. (nee Smith) Laughlin, of Chardon, died Dec. 18, 2015, at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center in Claridon Township. She was 85.

Born Aug. 10, 1930, to William and Flora (nee Muir) Smith, in Lonaconing, Md., Billie worked as the cosmetics manager at the J. C. Penney store in the Great Lakes Mall, retiring after 25 years of dedicated service.

She enjoyed home decorating and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Billie is survived by her children Debbie (Ken) Mack, of Chester Township, and  Denise (Tom) Helm, of Gridley, Ill.; grandchildren, Shawn Nelson, Jason Nelson, Kristi Helm, Lisa (David) Coleman and Carie (Mobe) Montesa; step-grandson, Tony Mack; great-grandchildren, Justin and Aiden Nelson, Cassie Perez, Kaylee Coleman and Tyler Mack; sisters, Nellie Ann (Tom) Woods, Louise (Wayne) Johnson and Jeanie Kay (Tom) Shockey; and many nieces and nephews.

She also leaves special neighbor and “adopted” son, Rob Kelley.

Billie was predeceased by her husband, Joseph, to whom she was married for 58 years; and daughter Diane Clark.

Private family services were held.

Arrangements were handled by Burr Funeral Home, Chardon. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.

MIDDLEFIELD – Carl “Rick” Roose, of Middlefield, passed away Dec. 23, 2015, at Briar Hill Health Care. He was 83.

Rick was born Feb. 8, 1932, in Salem, Ohio, to the late Carl Richard Roose Sr. and Elsie Roose.

He served in the U.S. Army during Korean War as a medical technician.

After serving in the war, he returned to college, to graduate with a degree in pharmacy from Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio. This is where he met and married his college sweetheart, Betty, in 1954.

Rick worked several years in the Leetonia store with his father and then to Gray Drug in Painesville and other Cleveland area pharmacies until 1965, when he bought the Vermeire Pharmacy in Middlefield. He changed the name to Roose Drug Store and was dedicated to his customers for 31 years.

Rick was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Middlefield and was a past president of Middlefield Chamber of Commerce. He was also a member of the K. of P. Lodge, Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite and Al Koran.

That did not keep him busy enough, so when The Century Inn became available, he formed the Middlefield Historical Society, serving as president.

In 1997, Rick went traveling with his wife in their RV to Alaska. In 1999, he redid the old B & O freight depot and restored a 1920 soda fountain and “The Depot,” Middlefield Historical Society’s gift shop was born.

He had fun relearning to make all the old ice cream and soda treats. About the same time, he was instrumental about the formation of the model railroad club by the Depot.

Rick will be sadly missed by his friends and family, including his loving wife, Betty; daughters, Mindy (Doug) Sitko, of Middlefield, Joyce (Jeff) Merritt, of Windsor, and Cindy (David) Gubics, of Creston; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

His parents; brother, John Roose; and sister, Barbara Murphy, preceded him in death.

Calling hours will be Saturday, Dec. 26, from 2–4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Russell-Sly Family Funeral Home, 15670 West High St., Middlefield.

A Celebration of Life will be held 1:30 p.m. Dec. 27 at First United Methodist Church, 14999 S. State Ave., Middlefield, with burial following at Middlefield Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Parkinson Foundation.

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

CLARIDON TWP. – Helen (nee Hasson) Frisco, of Claridon Township, passed away Dec. 31, 2015, with family at her side. She was 73.

Born July 29, 1942, in Chicago, she had been a longtime area resident.

Helen was active at the Burton Chamber of Commerce, enjoyed bingo and traveling.

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

Helen is survived by her husband of 55 years, Julius Frisco Sr.; daughter, Barbara (Mike) Throckmorton; sons, Julius (Anna Favazzo) Frisco Jr., Thomas (Michelle) Frisco and Fred (Margaret) Frisco; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and brother, Mark (Geri) Hasson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mark and Betty (nee Powell) Hasson; and sisters, Edith Holyfield and Mary Sue Reese.

Visitation is 5-8 p.m. on Jan. 6, 2016, at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon.

A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Jan. 7 at the Church of St. Mary, 401 North St., Chardon, with burial to follow at All Souls Cemetery.

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

TROY TWP. – Joseph Michael “Joe” Peters, 48, of Troy Township, passed away Jan. 1, 2016, at home.

Joe was born March 16, 1967, to Tom and Joyce (nee Barbarotta) Peters. He graduated from Cardinal High School in 1985 and attended Lakeland Community College.

He worked for over 20 years for Burton Scot Contractors, where he was a heavy machine operator and supervisor.

Joe was a member of St. Edward’s Catholic Church, where he married his cherished wife, Jackie, in 1989.  He also was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 18, in Cleveland.

Joe enjoyed the outdoors: baseball, football, snowmobiling, hunting, fishing and anything else that got him outside. He also enjoyed being in the center of the “Mosh Pit,” especially watching Mushroomhead.

No favor was too big to ask of him. His infectious smile made you want to be near him whether you were 2 years old or 60 years old.  Joe always had a way of bringing people together.

Above all he was a family man. He took great pride in his beloved wife and his four sons, working tirelessly to make sure their needs were met.

“Big Papa Pump” was a father and Pied Piper to the community as well. Joe made it his responsibility to make any child in his presence feel like his own. Joe was a loyal, selfless friend to so many. He never met a stranger; he was a protector of all and a true hero.

Joe will be sadly missed by his parents, Thomas and Joyce Peters, of Parkman Township; forever soulmate and loving wife, Jackie (Paulitsch) Peters; sons, Cole (Brittany) Peters, of Middlefield, and Drew, Nate and Seth Peters, all of Troy; brothers, Mike (Candi) Peters, of Parkman, and Tony (Melissa) Peters, of Mesa, Ariz.; sister, Lisa (Frank) Shirkey, of Huntsburg Township; mother- and father-in-law, Dave and Phyllis (nee Carey) Paulitsch, of Auburn Township; sister-in-law, Stephanie (Tim) Misny, of Waite Hill; brother-in-law, Scot (Emily) Paulitsch; of Chardon; and many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours are Thursday, Jan. 7, from 4-9 p.m., at Cardinal High School gymnasium, 14785 Thompson Ave., Middlefield.

A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Jan. 8 at St. Edward’s Catholic Church, 16150 Center St., Parkman, with Father John Burkley officiating.

Donations can be made to the family at any Middlefield Banking Company location.

Russell-Sly Family Funeral Home was entrusted with handling his arrangements. Condolences and memories can be shared at www.russellslyfh.com.

CHARDON TWP. – John P. Grantham, of Chardon Township, died Jan. 4, 2016. He was 84.

Born May 9, 1931, in Cleveland, John was a lifelong Chardon resident. He was an avid sports fan and supporter of Chardon High School athletics, Ohio State University football and all Cleveland sports teams.

John served as a Chardon Township trustee, was a member of the White House Council on Small Business under President Jimmy Carter, and was owner/president of Grantham Inc. for 25 years.

He was a 1949 graduate of Chardon High School, serving as senior class president, attended The Ohio State University, playing football under Woody Hayes, and was inducted into the Chardon High School Athletic Hall of Fame.

John proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

He is survived by his children, Mike Grantham, of Leroy Township, John (Carrie McCord) Grantham, of Huntsburg Township, Teresa (David) Grabel, of Madison, Lori (Dan) Combs, of Chardon Township, Jeff (Sherri) Grantham, of Leroy, and Matthew (Tracy) Grantham, of Chardon Township; grandchildren, Liz Grabel, Kim (Dave) Cvelbar and Jennie (Matt) Williams, Jamie (AJ) Smola and Joe Grantham, Emily and Andy Grantham, Sarah and Morgan Combs, Amber (Frank) Langsteiner, Katrena, Erin and Jacob Grantham and Shelby and Megan Pastva; and great-grandchildren, Taylor, Robert and McKenzie Smola, Maggie Langsteiner and Christopher Cvelbar.

He also leaves his sisters, Pat Cook, Jeanne Stout and Midge Rothrock; and brothers, Lloyd (Nancy), Dick (Sheila) and Tom (Ruth Ann) Grantham.

John was predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Norma; parents, Lloyd and Norine; sisters Joan, Lenore and Diane; and brother Jim.

The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Jan. 7 at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon.

A funeral mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 8 at the Church of St. Mary, 401 North St., Chardon.

Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.

BURTON TWP. – Mary A. (nee Cholewinski) Lambert, age 93, of Burton Township, died Jan. 8, 2016.

Born Dec. 16, 1923, to Sigmund and Valentine (nee Stupicka) Cholewinski, she has been a lifelong resident of the Cleveland area, living for 50 years in Pepper Pike.

Mary enjoyed time spent with her family.

She is survived by her sons, Richard (Mary D.) Lambert, of Burton, and Robin V. Lambert, of Cleveland; granddaughter, Elizabeth Lambert; and great-granddaughter, Grace Lambert.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald Lambert, whom she married on April 27, 1946; and grandson, Scott Lambert.

She was a kind a gentle spirit who was happiest when she could share in celebrations with friends and family.

The family requests that those who share their loss perform random acts of kindness in her name.

There will be no services.

Private burial will be in the Orange Center Cemetery, in Pepper Pike, along side of her beloved husband, Donald.

Arrangements are being handled by the Burr Funeral Home, Chardon. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.

HAMBDEN TWP. – Mary A. “Annie” Krejci, of Hambden Township, passed away Jan. 9, 2016 at Mapleview Country Villa in Chardon. She was 86.

Born June 11, 1929, in Cleveland, to George and Julia Steffancin, she had been a longtime area resident.

Annie was a talented artist, enjoying watercolor, pastel, oil and charcoal, but her greatest joy was sketching.

She is survived by her children, Beverly (Ray) Connor, Carol (Michael) Schauer, Debbie Hodson and James (Sandra) Krejci; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and siblings Dorothy Dunlap, George (Marie) Steffancin and Joan LeBar.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert L. Krejci; and brothers Tom and Bill Steffancin.

A private family service was held at All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Township.

Donations suggested to a charity of your choice.

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

EUCLID – Mary Ann (nee Tesar) Ricci, of Euclid, passed away Jan. 10, 2016, at Chardon Healthcare. She was 84.

Born July 16, 1931, in Cleveland, to Joseph and Anna (nee Potucek) Tesar, she had been a lifelong Euclid resident.

Mary Ann is survived by her husband, Richard, of Euclid; daughter, Susan (Ron) Mivsek, of Chardon; grandsons, Matthew (Ashley) Mivsek, of Stow, and Adam Mivsek, of Chardon; one brother and two sisters; and many extended family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and three brothers.

A gathering will be from 1-3 p.m. Jan. 17 at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon, with a memorial service at 3 p.m. at the funeral home.

Private family burial to take place.

Donations suggested to the Geauga Hunger Task Force, c/o United Way Services of Geauga County, 209 Center St., Chardon, OH 44024.

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

HAMBDEN TWP. – Julie A. Knight, of Hambden Township, passed away Jan. 11, 2016, at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center. She was 37.

Born Dec. 10, 1978, in Chardon, to William R. Holbert Jr. and Peggy (nee McGeary) (Doug) Hammon, she had been a lifelong area resident.

Julie enjoyed gardening, all things Marilyn Monroe and all animals.

She will be remembered as always wanting to help others.

Her greatest passion was her family, especially her son, Brandon.

She is survived by her husband, Gale Knight II, of Hambden; son, Brandon Knight, of Hambden; parents; brother, Bill (Kristy) Holbert, of Montville Township; grandmother, Lena McGeary, of Montville; mother-in-law, Debra Knight Fuentes, of Cleveland; father-in-law, Gale Knight, of East Claridon; sister-in-law, Tanya Knight, of Painesville Township; grandmother-in-law, Shirley Rackley, of Perry; nieces and nephews, Tyler and Daniel Holbert, of Montville, Tiffany (Justin) (nee Bontrager) Brooks and son, Ethan Brooks, Racheal Bontrager, Dillon Bontrager, and Olivia and Thomas Emerick; and numerous aunts and uncles.

Visitation is 5- 8 p.m. Jan. 15 at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Jan. 16 at the funeral home, with burial to follow at Montville Township Cemetery.

Donations suggested to the Julie A. Knight Benevolent Account at any KeyBank branch or directly to Burr Funeral Home for final expenses.

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

MUNSON TWP. – Elizabeth (nee Tvergyak) Szuszkiewicz, age 95, of Munson Township, died Jan. 12, 2016.

Born in Cleveland, on Nov. 23, 1920, to Joseph and Elizabeth (nee Cherbak) Tvergyak, she is a lifelong Munson resident.

She attended the Fowlers Mill Elementary School and then graduated from Chester High School, in 1939.

During World War II, Elizabeth worked at the former Chardon Rubber Company.

On Oct. 12, 1946, Elizabeth married Joseph Szuszkiewicz at the Church of St. Mary in Chardon.

She was a faithful member of St. Helen Catholic Church in Newbury Township, attending daily Mass and being active in church groups.

She enjoyed baking and was one of the founding members of the Geauga Hungarian Club.

Survivors include her sons, Joe M. (Patty), of Loveland, Ohio, and Jim (Marge), of Chardon; grandchildren, Adam (Lyndsey), of Columbus, Kathy (Justin) Sebastian, of Highland Heights, Ky., and Jimmy and Melissa, both of Chardon.

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband; sisters, Magdalene and Agnes; and brothers, Steve, Joseph, Louis and Paul.

A Funeral Mass will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 22 at St. Helen Catholic Church, 12060 Kinsman Road, Newbury.

Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Munson.

Donations in her name may be made to the church.

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

NEWBURY TWP. – Margaret “Peg” Matthew Gifford, 95, of Newbury Township, passed away on Jan. 13, 2016, after a short illness.

She was born Oct. 26, 1920, in Columbus, Ohio, where she graduated from Columbus North High School in 1938.

Peg attended The Ohio State University and graduated with a degree in home economics in 1942. While attending Ohio State, she met and became engaged to her future husband, Melvin Gifford.

During World War II, Peg was employed by Moores and Ross Milk Company as a quality control technician.

She married Melvin on Feb. 24, 1945.

Through the remainder of the 1940s and 1950s, she worked as a homemaker, raising a family on the Gifford family farm in Newbury.

During the 1960s, Peg was the Geauga County Cooperative Extension Service Home Economics Agent. While in that position, she taught adult classes in cooking, sewing and other skills, and was active in the county 4-H program recruiting adult leaders, providing them support and doing judging of cooking and sewing 4-H projects.

Peg has been active in local churches wherever she has lived. She was a longtime member of Newbury United Community Church, in Newbury. She also was a member and faithfully attended the Miami Avenue Presbyterian Church, in Columbus; Chagrin Falls Methodist Church, in Chagrin Falls; Solon Community Church, in Solon; First Presbyterian Church, in Laurens, S.C.; and First Community Church, in Upper Arlington, Ohio.

Peg’s ancestral heritage was all Welsh and she was proud of her Welsh heritage. She took two trips to Wales and visited locations where her relatives and ancestors lived.

Her hobbies included vegetable and flower gardening, reading, traveling and sewing.

For the past five years Peg has lived at Holly Hill Assisted Living and Nursing Home, in Newbury, and her family is grateful for all of the love and care she received.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Matthew and Idamae (nee Thomas) Matthew; and her husband, Melvin Gifford.

Peg is survived by her sister, Mary Ross; sons, Donald (Joyce) and David (Mary); and daughter, Susan (Steve) Snodgrass; grandchildren, Alice, Karen, Mark (Tina), Matthew (Ashleigh), Adam and Laura Gifford, and Jeff (Joanna Mroz) Snodgrass; and great-grandchildren, Cassidy, Mackenzie, Max, Kendall, Annie, Jack. Ellie, Jane and Mary Francis Gifford, and Alma and Annegret Mroz Snodgrass.

Family will receive friends at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon, on Friday, Jan. 22, from 4-7 p.m.

A Memorial Service will be held at Newbury United Community Church at 11 a.m. Jan. 23. Internment will take place at a later time.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in memory of Peg to Newbury United Community Church, P.O. Box 308, Newbury, OH 44065.

CHARDON – John D. “Sonny” Grillo, of Chardon, died Jan. 14, 2016, at University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood. He was 79.

Born Sept. 24, 1936, in Cleveland, to Nickolas and Lola (nee Romito) Grillo, he grew up in Murray Hill and then moved to Chardon to start his family. Sonny then moved to Streetsboro and finally back to Chardon in 2008.

Sonny worked for many years as a shipping and receiving clerk for National Copper and Brennan Industries, both in Solon.

He was a Cleveland Browns fan, enjoyed playing poker and was an avid fan of “Doo Wop” and “Jitterbug” music. He sang baritone with various groups, the most recent being “Memory Lane,” until retiring in the mid 2000s.

Sonny proudly served in the U.S. Army.

His greatest joy was spending time with his family and his dogs.

He married Laraine Eldredge, in Chardon, on June 15, 1974.

Survivors include his wife, Laraine; daughter, Lisa (Zachary) Hirt, of Akron; sons, Chris (Kathy), of Gibraltar, Mich., Scott (Amanda), of Kent, and Kevin (Teresa Hall) Grillo, of Fairport Harbor; grandchildren, CJ, Jordan, Kyle, Andrew, Anthony, Sienna and Kaylee; sister, Shirley Wood, of Las Vegas, Nev.; sister-in- law, Claire Grillo, of Olmsted Falls; mother-in-law, Priscilla Eldredge, of Chardon; brother-in-law, Marty Eldredge, of Chardon; and sister-in-law, Karen Nypaver, of Columbus.

His parents and his brother, Nickolas, are deceased.

The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Jan. 21 at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon.

A funeral service will follow the visitation at 8 p.m.

The family requests that donations be made to Rescue Village, 15463 Chillicothe Road, Novelty, OH 44072 or to your favorite charity.

Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.

FARMDALE TWP. – Janell (nee Borsi) Green, of Farmdale Township, passed away Jan. 17, 2016, at her home. She was 56.

Born July 2, 1959, in Chardon, to John D. Borsi Jr. and Janet L. (nee Blasko) Borsi, she had been a longtime resident of Newbury Township before moving to Farmdale 16 years ago.

Janell loved to garden, bake, cook and tend to her chickens, rabbits and honeybees.

She also enjoyed fishing, but true love was spending time with her family.

Survivors include her son, Craig Molnar, of Farmdale; parents, John and Janet; brothers, Christopher (Lourdes) Borsi, of Chardon, Gary (Dawn) Borsi, of Newbury, and Craig (Donna) Borsi, of Newbury.

A memorial gathering will be from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Jan. 23 at Fowler’s Mill Cemetery, just north of U.S. 322 on Fowler’s Mill Road in Munson Township.

Donations suggested In Memory of Janell Green Donation Account at any Huntington Bank location.

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

HAMBDEN TWP. – Donny Freeman, of Hambden Township, died Jan. 18, 2016, in Claridon Township. He was 35.

Born Nov. 27, 1980, in Claridon, he lived in Biloxi, Miss., for 10 years before returning to Hambden to be with family.

Donny was a very caring person and had a big heart.

He is survived by his dad, James Freeman; sister, Carla (Joe) Bice; nieces, Carolyn, Jessica and Michelle Bice; great-nephews, Tyler and Mikey; Uncle John Freeman and cousins Allen, Travis, Dennis and John; and Uncle Bill (Dorothy) Fox.

He was predeceased by his mother, Florence (nee Fox) Freeman.

Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.

CHARDON TWP. – John G. Baird, of Chardon Township, died Jan. 22, 2016, at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was 60.

Born Oct. 19, 1955, in Saginaw, Mich., to William and Fanchon (nee Kilburn) Baird, he moved to Chardon in 1987.

John was a retired Merchant Marine, working on the Great Lakes for Oglebay Norton Corporation for over 30 years.

He was very active with the Church of St. Mary, in Chardon, serving as the president of the St. Vincent DePaul Society and on The Parish Council and other civic organizations.

John was a Civil War enthusiast and enjoyed collecting memorabilia.

Survivors include his wife Jean (nee Hess), whom he married March 7, 1987, in Chardon; son, David (Danielle LaMadeleine) Baird, of Chardon Township; and grandchildren, Adelynne, Andrew, Mckenzie and Savannah.

He also leaves his siblings Bridgette (Dennis) Wood, Molly (Fred) Koivumaki, Joseph (Mary Jo), William (Diane), Patrick (Bernadette), Matthew (Mary) Baird.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister Gretchen.

The family will receive friends at The Church of St. Mary, 401 North St., Chardon, from 10-11:30 a.m., on Feb. 1, with Mass to follow at 11:30 a.m. at the church.

Private family burial will be held.

The family suggests donations to the St. Vincent DePaul Society, 401 North St., Chardon, OH 44024, or Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17680 St. Claire Ave., Cleveland, OH 44118.

Arrangements are being handled by Burr Funeral Home, Chardon. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.

WICKLIFFE – Janette Marie (nee Beech) Gates, of Wickliffe, died Jan. 21, 2016, at Lake Hospital Systems, Willoughby, surrounded by her loving family. She was 82.

Born June 17, 1933, in Painesville, to Robert and Frances Marie (nee Bixler) Beech, she was a lifelong Lake County resident.

Mrs. Gates was an avid reader, but her greatest joy was spending time with her family.

She was lovingly referred to by her grandchildren as “Marnie,” a.k.a. “GG.”

Mrs. Gates was a safety investigator for Greyhound Bus Lines, retiring after 30+ years of service.

Survivors include her children, Sharon (Greg Funk) Vitantonio, of Wickliffe, and Jeffrey (Anne) Gates, of Painesville Township; grandchildren, Melissa (Mark) Schneider, Nicole (Paul) Sobotka and Sarah Gates; and great-grandchildren, Rachel, Christian, Kaitlyn and Izzabelle.

She also leaves her brothers, Robert (Joanne), Roger (Eleanor) and Donald Beech.

She was predeceased by her parents; and son-in-law, Gary Vitantonio.

The family will receive friends from 1-3 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. on Jan. 25, 2016, at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon, followed by the funeral service at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Private family burial will be held.

The family suggests donations to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 6100 Rockside Woods Blvd., #224, Independence, OH 44131.

Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.