CHARDON – Davidia “Dee” Dawn (nee Berish) Stanish, age 53, of Chardon, passed away Feb. 19, 2016, surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Born April 17, 1962, in Hiram Rapids, she has lived in Chardon most of her life.

Dee was passionate about life and her greatest joy was spending time with her children.

She was the daughter of Donna (the late George) Lysyj and the late David (Kathleen) Berish.

She is survived by her son, Nicholas (Sarah Chula) Iacovone; daughter, Chelsea Stanish; siblings, David (Sharon) Berish, of Mantua, Dana Eggert, of Garrettsville, Andrea Lysyj, of Washington, and Daniel (Amiee) Lysyj, of Colorado; and many nieces and nephews.

She also leaves her best friend and guardian angel, Diane Ostrowski, of Kent, and dear friend, Carla Drummond, of South Carolina.

The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Feb. 25 at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon.

A funeral mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 26 at the Church of St. Mary, 401 North St., Chardon.

Private family burial will be held.

Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.

CHARDON – Eleanor M. (nee Phillippe) Brown, age 73, of Chardon, died Feb. 22, 2016, at University Hospital, Cleveland.

Eleanor was born in East Cleveland, on April 30, 1942, to Edgar J. and Alvena (nee Ledwith) Phillippe.

Eleanor graduated from Chardon High School, Class of 1960, and was employed as a dispatcher for the Chardon Police Department since 1962. She retired as Chief Dispatcher in March 2004. She also became a part-time police officer in 1983.

Survivors include her daughter, Tammy (Bernie) McKinney, of Estero, Fla.; grandchildren, Jennifer Velotta, of Estero, and Nicholas (Michelle) Velotta, of Fort Myers, Fla.; step-daughter, Holly (James, deceased) Krueger, of Hambden Township; step-son, James (deceased) and his wife, Leigh Brown, of Chardon; and step-grandchildren, Bryan Gribbons, James Brown and Victoria Brown.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester H. Brown.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Feb. 26 at Lakeview Cemetery, 12316 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. (Meet at Mayfield Road gate entrance at 12:45 p.m. to follow precession through the cemetery).

Donations suggested to the City of Chardon “Shop with a Cop” program, 111 Water St., Chardon, OH 44024.

Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.

CHARDON – Thomas C. Janes II, age 28, of Chardon, passed away Feb. 25, 2016, at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland.

Born May 27, 1987, in Cleveland, to Thomas C. and Lorraine (nee Harris) Janes, he was a longtime Chardon resident and 2005 graduate of Chardon High School, before moving to Mentor seven years ago.

Tom was a sales associate at the Mentor AT&T communications store for over seven years.

He was a Cleveland sports “super fan,” thinking each year was “the year.”

Tom was a gifted musician, playing the violin from age 6, followed by the saxophone, which earned him first chair in the Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony, traveling to Europe for concert tours in 2003 and 2005.

He had a great sense of humor, was big hearted and enjoyed helping his friends.

Survivors include his parents, Tom and Lorraine, of Chardon; Halle (Scott) Cupp, of Cincinnati; son, Jackson Robert Janes Pilny, of Mentor; grandma, Anna (nee Hitchcock) Morgan, of Russell Township; and many extended family.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, William and Margaret Harris.

Visitation will be from 3-6 p.m. Feb. 28, 2016, at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon.

A private family service will be held.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Jackson Pilny for his cystic fibrosis medical expenses. Checks may be given to the family.

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

CHARDON ­– William R. “Wild Bill” Boyles, age 78, of Chardon, died on Feb. 28, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family.

Bill was born in Cherry Valley, Ohio, on Oct. 2, 1937, to Raymond and Irene (nee Manes) Boyles.

He was an airman in the U.S. Air Force, from 1956 until 1960, and a member of Village Lodge, #274 F&AM.

Bill was the owner-operator of W&J Trucking in Chardon. He was a founding member of the former Chardon Hot Rod Club, enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and motorcycle riding.

Survivors include his wife, Janet (nee Fowler), of Chardon; daughters, Debera (Greg) Roller, of Mentor, Cathleen (Francis) Carroll, of Charlotte, N.C., and Tamera Cull, of Grand Blanc, Mich.; sons, Eric W. (Polly), of San Diego, Calif., and Gregg (Kristy), of Madison; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; sisters Jean “Red” Cook, of Jefferson, and Bonnie (David) Waselision, of Painesville; and brother, Ronald (Shirley) Boyles, of Edwardsburg, Mich.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents; and sister Shirley Gedeon.

Visitation will be Tuesday, March 1, from 1-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., with a public Masonic Service at 7:45 p.m., at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon.

A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, March 2 at 1 p.m., with burial to follow at Chardon Municipal Cemetery.

Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.

PARKMAN TWP. – Susie O. Miller, 37, of Parkman Township, passed away peacefully with her family at her side at University Hospitals Case Medical Center, in Cleveland, after a brief illness on Feb. 29, 2016.

She was born June 16, 1978, to Owen J. and Clara D. (nee Shrock) Miller.

Susie was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

She will be greatly missed by her mother, Clara; siblings, Marvin O. (Cindy) Miller, Joseph A. (Ellen) Miller, Owen (Erma) Miller Jr.; 12 nieces; seven nephews; and many cousins and friends.

Susie is preceded in death by her father.

Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. March 3 at 17717 Newcomb Road, Parkman, with Bishop Melvin J. Miller officiating. Pallbearers will be Samuel Miller, Ben Miller, Robert Weaver and Marty Weaver.

Visitation will be anytime until the time of the service at 16161 Nash Road, Parkman.

Susie’s final resting place will be in Yoder Cemetery, Parkman.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Best Funeral Home, 15809 Madison Road, Middlefield, 440-632-0818. Online condolences may be sent to www.bestfunerals.com.

CHARDON – Harold “Hal” Bryce Wilcox, age 79, of Chardon, died March 10, 2016, at Mapleview Country Villa in Chardon.

Born Nov. 5, 1936, in Layfayette, Ohio, to Albert H. and Mildred F. (nee Rehard) Wilcox, Hal had been a Chardon resident since 1964.

He proudly served in the U.S. Navy, before becoming a teacher at Chardon High School for 36 years, retiring in 2000.

He was a member of VFW Post 6519 in Chardon and enjoyed gardening, traveling and studying history.

Hal is survived by his sons, Christopher Race (Lee Ann) Wilcox, of Concord Township, Steven Travis Wilcox, of Chardon, and Jason Adam Wilcox, of Bozman, Mont.; and grandson, Benjamin Bryce.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Sandra Sue (nee Sidler) Wilcox, whom he married July 18, 1964, in Wilkinsburg, Pa.

Private family services were held.

The family suggests donations be made to Geauga Park District, 9160 Robinson Road, Chardon, OH 44024.

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

MENTOR – Ann Richards, age 93, of Mentor, died March 9, 2016, at Mentor Woods.

Ann was born in Bridgeport, Ohio, on Feb. 26, 1923, to Julius and Mary (nee Kristop) Felkowski.

She married Orla Richards, in Cleveland, in 1956, and enjoyed cooking for her family and keeping a clean house.

Survivors include her daughters, LaVon (William) Kendra, of Mentor, and Darlene (Carl) Swasey, of Mentor; grandchildren, Renee Kendra, Scott Kendra, Beth Duricky, Nicole and Emily Ayres; and great-grandchildren, Nicholas Kendra, Hope Duricky, Destiny and Jaiden Ayres.

Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Orla; son, Ronald; and sisters and brothers.

Private family services have been held.

Donations suggested to the Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Av​​e., Cleveland, OH 44110.

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

CHARDON – Dorothy Dluback Sabula, age 83, of Chardon, died March 12, 2016, surrounded by her loving family.

Born Aug. 24, 1932, in Brownsville, Pa., to Andrew and Anna (nee Pesosky) Dluback, she moved from North Bristol, Ohio, to Chardon in 1963.

She was a member of The Church of St. Mary, in Chardon, active in the Christ Child Society and the 50+ Club, and served as treasurer of Catholic Charities and the Geauga County Democratic Party.

Dorothy served as den mother when her sons were young, a volunteer for The Holden Arboretum and was active in the DU Chapter of P.E.O.

Dorothy was the deputy registrar for the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles for several years.

She is survived by her husband, Tom, whom she married March 30, 1952; sons, Thomas Michael (Katherine) Sabula, of New Boston, Mich., Edward Matthew (Cynthia) Sabula, of Alpharetta, Ga., Andrew Martin (Lisa) Sabula, of Marysville, Ohio, and Stephen Mark (Barbara) Sabula, of Florissant, Colo.; and grandsons, T.J. and Nicholas (Ashley) Sabula, Michael and Connor Sabula, and Drew and Clark Thomas Sabula.

She also leaves her sister Margaret Koynock, of Middlefield.

Dorothy was predeceased by her parents; and four brothers and two sisters.

Visitation is 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15 at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon, and 10 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial on March 16 at 11:30 a.m. at the Church of St. Mary, 401 North St., Chardon.

Burial will follow at Chardon Municipal Cemetery.

Dorothy requested donations be made in her memory to St. Mary’s School, 401 North St., Chardon, 44024.

Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.

CHARDON TWP. – Doris M. (nee Castella) Gordon, age 92, of Chardon Township, died March 13, 2016, at Blossom Hill Care Center in Huntsburg Township.

Born in Cleveland on Feb. 12, 1924, to Andrew and Mary (nee Sabol) Castella, she came to Hambden Township 18 years ago from Maple Heights.

Doris worked in finance/accounts payable for Luria Bros. in Shaker Heights.

She was an avid reader and she and her husband very much enjoyed square dancing, round dancing and line dancing, and she loved to entertain.

Doris is survived by her husband, James A. Gordon, whom she married Feb. 24, 1945; daughters, Janice “Jan” (Joe) Began, of Chester Township, and Nancy (Walt) Lorenz, of Chardon Township; grandchildren, Lora Kennedy, of Hambden, Lisa (Todd) Nelson, of Chester, Scott Kennedy, of Madison, and Tracy (Michael) McDaniel, of Virginia; and great-grandchildren, Ryan and Justin Nelson, Emily and Corbin Kennedy, and Taylor McDaniel.

The family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. March 18 at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon.

A funeral service will be held March 19, at 11 a.m., with burial immediately following at Larned Cemetery in Chardon Township.

The family suggests donations to Chardon United Methodist Church, 515 North St., Chardon, OH 44024.

Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.

CHARDON – Brian Sutton, age 68, of Chardon, passed away March 14, 2016, at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center.

Born April 7, 1947, in Birmingham, England, to Walter and Margaret (nee Roberts) Sutton, he had been a longtime area resident.

Brian served in Vietnam with the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division. After returning home, Brian met the love of his life, Linda Bolander, marrying her Oct. 10, 1970, in Burton.

He retired from Lake Hospitals, working in HVAC maintenance.

Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Linda (nee Bolander), of Chardon; children Robin (Jim) Krebs, of Twinsburg, Karen (Daren) Wolfe, of Madison, and David, of Atlanta, Ga.; grandchildren, Kayla Krebs and Zachary and Tyler Wolfe; brother, Robert (Marilyn) Sutton, of Painesville Township; nieces, Jennifer (Donald) Brown, of Mentor, and Julie Sutton, of Painesville Township; great-nephew, Cameron Brown; mother-in-law, Gertrude Bolander, of Burton; brother-in-law, Kevin Bolander, of Burton; and many extended family in England and Wales.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and son Chadwick Brian Sutton.

Visitation was 5-8 p.m. March 17 at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. March 18 at Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road, Chardon, with burial to follow.

Donations suggested to Celebration Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 249, Chardon, OH 44024 or Geauga County Veterans Assistance Projects, c/o Burton-Middlefield Rotary Foundation, P.O. Box 516, Burton, OH 44021.

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

MENTOR – Keith E. Husman, 66, of Mentor, formerly of Middlefield, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning , March 15, 2016, at Lake Health West Hospital in Willoughby.

He was born in Marblehead, Mass., on Aug. 7, 1949, to the late Earl H. and Evelyn (nee Lawrence) Husman.

Keith married Carol Sager on Jan. 29, 1971.

He was enjoying retirement after working at Carlisle Engineered Product, Inc., for 30 years, and Johnson Rubber, for 10 months.

Keith was an amazing man with a kind heart. He always thought of others before himself.

Keith enjoyed fishing and having a great sense of humor. He was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, and will be dearly missed.

He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Carol; children, Timothy E. Husman, of Greenville, N.C., and Amie (Patrick Cataldo) Husman, of Painesville; grandchildren, Jonah (Haley), Paige and Peyton; brothers Earl Husman, of Laurel, Md., and Donald Husman, of Champion, Ohio; a soon-to-be-great-grandchild; and many friends.

Keith is preceded in death by his parents; and brother Tod Husman.

Per Keith’s wishes, there will be a private family gathering at a later date.

The family would also like to thank all of those who cared for Keith, especially the ICU team at West Hospital.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Best Funeral Home, 15809 Madison Road, Middlefield, 440-632-0818. Online condolences may be sent to www.bestfunerals.com.

BURTON — Private family services were held for Deborah P. Mahon, 91, of Burton.

Mrs. Mahon passed away Sunday, March 13, 2016, at Holly Hill Healthcare Community in Burton.

She was born March 3, 1925, in Cleveland. She had lived in Mayfield Heights before moving to Geauga County 10 years ago, living in Chester Township before moving to Burton.

Deborah was a member of the International Ladies Golf Association of Sarasota, Fla., and played polo with the Cleveland Polo Club.

Mrs. Mahon had worked for 12 years as a school bus driver with the West Geauga school system.

She was the loving mother of Peggie (Ken) Lewis, of Burton, and Michael (Sarah) Mahon, of Tennessee; cherished grandmother of four; and great-grandmother of seven.

Deborah was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bill Mahon; infant son, Dusty; parents, Robert and Margaret (nee McCarthy) Pate; and brother, Robert Pate.

Arrangements are entrusted to McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Homes in Willoughby and Mentor.

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

Elizabeth L. (Taddie) Young (nee Carson), age 86, beloved wife of the late Henry Taddie and Roy Young; loving mother of Majel Haas (husband Paul), Mark Taddie (wife Susan), Dwyn Kawalec (husband Michael), Hallie Martin (husband Russell), Robert Young (wife Christine) and Cyndi Brunnett; devoted grandmother of 15 and great-grandmother of 18; dearest sister of William Carson (wife Rosemarie) and the late Dorothy Carson, Charles Carson, and Evelyn Wallish (husband Jack, deceased); dear aunt and great-aunt.

Elizabeth was born on April 6, 1929, in Cleveland, and passed away on March 16, 2016. She was a resident of Blossom Hill Care Center for five years, formerly of Chardon.

She was a parishioner of St. Mary Catholic Church for over 60 years. She graduated from Glenville High School and enjoyed being a homemaker.

She loved art, especially painting. She enjoyed making Christmas cards, rosaries and knitting.

Elizabeth will be remembered most by her family as loving, faithful, generous and hospitable. She was a giving, comforting and good woman who had a good sense of humor.

Elizabeth took an interest in her family’s lives and enjoyed spending time with her grandkids. She will be greatly missed.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, March 21, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 401 North St., Chardon, at 11:30 a.m.

Burial following in All Souls Cemetery.

Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Elizabeth at The DeJohn Funeral Home & Crematory of Chardon (formerly Ritondaro), 126 South St., on Sunday, March 20, from 2-5 p.m.

Online obituary, guestbook, & order flowers at www.DeJohnCares.com.

CHARDON – Darlene R. Farren, age 75, of Chardon, died on March 17, 2016, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Darlene was born in Richeyville, Pa., on May 2, 1940, to Edward and Hazel (nee Cadman) Cole.

She married Carl E. Farren, on Sept. 5, 1959, in Parma.

Her employment career was serving as a treasurer and fiscal officer for Champion Schools, Ashtabula Area Schools and finally Chardon Schools.

She began her career as a bookkeeper for the Geauga County Probate Court and then followed as an examiner for the Auditor of Ohio.

Darlene was active in the Ladies Auxiliary, FOE #2261, in Chardon, serving as president three times and as District 21 Leader in 2008-2009.

A member of the VFW 6519 Auxiliary, in Chardon, the Sheauga Chapter of the ABWA and the Eastside Irish American Club, she also enjoyed traveling with her husband, being with her family, reading and playing computer games.

Survivors include her husband, Carl; daughters Sheila (Ken) Matosky, of Bedford, Bonnie (Michael) Fisak, of Macedonia, Denice Shaw, of Chardon; son, Neal (Cathy), of Mentor; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and sister, Lorna Lee Cannon, of Jacksonville, Fla.

Darlene was preceded in death by her parents; and daughter Cynthia Farren.

Visitation is March 21, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-7:30 p.m., with an FOE #2261 Auxiliary service at 7:30 p.m., at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. March 22 at the Church of St. Mary, 401 North St., Chardon, with internment following at All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Township.

Donations suggested to Make-a-Wish Foundation, 6060 Rockside Woods Blvd. N, Suite 315, Independence, OH 44131 or Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44110.

Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.

CHARDON – Kenneth K. Moody, age 59, of Chardon, died March 18, 2016, at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center.

Ken was born in Chardon, on Jan. 5, 1957, to Norvel and Dolores (nee Skiba) Moody and graduated from Chardon High School, Class of 1976.

He worked at various construction jobs in Arizona and the Chardon area.

Survivors include his sisters, Barbara (Les) Petrus, of Huntsburg Township, and Rebecca (William) Shriver, of Hambden Township; brother Timothy (Janet) Moody, of Wickliffe; step-children, Jeanette Sicz, Amanda Moore, Chris Moore; step-granddaughter, Kristina Jones; aunts, Mary Ann Skiba, of Chardon, who helped with his errands and appointments, Ellen Hopkins, of Tennessee, and Lori Sherwood, of Virginia.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother William.

The family will receive friends March 22, from 5-8 p.m., at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon.

A private burial will be held at Chardon Municipal Cemetery.

Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.

CONCORD TWP. – Christian “Chris” Joseph Schiele, age 82, of Concord Township, died March 20, 2016, at Hillcrest Hospital.

Chris was born Feb. 5, 1934, in Eastlake, to Anton and Katherine (nee Brenner) Schiele, graduated from Willoughby Union High School, in 1952, and was a U.S. Army veteran.

On Aug. 16, 1958, he married Mary Wozniak in Chardon.

Chris was a 54-year resident of Chardon, moving to Concord just last year.

He was a member of the Church of St. Mary, in Chardon, and a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council #2886, in Willoughby.

He also had been a volunteer firefighter with the Willoughby Hills Fire Department prior to his marriage and an avid outdoorsman and skilled boater.

He retired from the former Warner Nursery, in Willoughby, after over 44 years.

Survivors include his wife, Mary, of Concord; daughters, Katherine Schiele, of Concord, Deanna Habat, of Painesville Township, and Nadaleen (James) Brady, of Painesville Township; son, Christian R. (Betsy), of Painesville Township; and grandchildren, Jessica, Maxwell, Veronica, Jenna, C.J. and Kaylee.

Chris was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Anton Jr. and George; and son-in-law, John Habat.

Visitation is 5-7:30 p.m. March 22 at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon.

A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. March 23 at the Church of St. Mary, 401 North St., Chardon, with burial following at All Souls Cemetery, where Military Honors will be held.

Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.

FT. MYERS, FLA. – Emerson Oliver McArthur Jr. “Mac and Boots”, age 92, died Feb. 16, 2016, at The Arbor in Shell Point Village in Fort Myers, Fla.

Born July 25, 1923, in Cleveland, he was the only child of Emerson Oliver McArthur Sr. and Margaret Mary McArthur (nee Krejci), of 4223 E. 128th St., Cleveland.

Emerson was a former resident of 11560 Wilbert Road, Chardon, living in the Bass Lake Community when he moved to 275 Tropical Shoreway in Ft. Myers, Fla.

Emerson married Mary Margaret “Ducky” Blythe, of Carrollton, Ohio, on Sept. 13, 1943.

He graduated from Max Hays High School, in Cleveland, and Miami University, in Oxford, Ohio, with a master’s degree in education, where he met Ducky.

Emerson started out his working career in education at Orange High School, in Pepper Pike, Ohio, and then went from sales to owner of The Continental Products Co., in Euclid.

He was very active in association groups, NPCA, Cleveland Paint Association and Euclid Rotary Club, and was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army.

He was an avid saltwater fisherman (Big Fish), great father, grandfather and great-grandfather, and husband.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Margaret, who is currently at Shell Pint Village in Fort Myers; children, Miriam Strebeck (Victor), Emerson III (Elizabeth), Donald Charles, Michael Patrick (Nancy); grandchildren Bruce Strebeck (deceased), Emerson IV, Justin (Madalyn) and James, children of Emerson III and Elizabeth McArthur; grandchildren Kelley Blythe (Bodwell) and Keenan Patrick, children of Michael and Nancy McArthur; great-grandchildren, Alyiah Joy and Naomi Elizabeth McArthur, children of Emerson IV; and great-granddaughter Heidi Olivia Grace, child of Justin and Madalyn McArthur.

We will miss him.

WEST FARMINGTON – Thomas W. Christlieb, 69, a lifelong resident of West Farmington, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016, at Heather Hill Care Center.

He was born on November 9, 1946, son of the late Thomas and Laverne A. (nee Klembarsky) Christlieb.

Thomas was a graduate of West Farmington High School, in 1964, and attended Kent State.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran.

He worked at Black and Decker, for 20 years, and retired in 2009 from Sajar Plastics, in Middlefield, as an electrician.

Thomas was a former mayor of West Farmington. He served on the village council for many years and was a member of the West Farmington Volunteer Fire Department.

His hobbies included boating, riding his motorcycle and car shows.

He will be missed by his friends and family, including his beloved wife, Julia (Carroll) Christlieb, of 23 years; daughter, Tina (Roy) Cunningham, of Brunswick; sons, Richard, of West Farmington, and Henry, of Mesopotamia; grandchildren, Jessica Cunningham, Henry Christlieb II and Autumn Christlieb; and brothers, David (Nancy) Christlieb and Donald Christlieb, both of Bristolville.

His parents precede him in death.

Calling hours will be March 23, from 4-6 p.m., with a Celebration of Life following at 6 p.m. at Russell-Sly Family Funeral Home, 15670 West High St., Middlefield.

Condolences and memories may be shared at www.russellslyfh.com.

HAMBDEN TWP. – Phyllis “P.J.” Began, age 70, of Hambden Township, died March 21, 2016, at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center in Claridon Township.

Born Dec. 8, 1945, in Youngstown, to George and Theresa (nee Coridetti) Savarin, she has lived in Hambden since 1966.

P.J. enjoyed traveling to Niagara Falls, playing Bingo and playing the slot machines. But her greatest joy was spending time with her family.

Survivors include her husband, Rudy Began, of Hambden, whom she married May 8, 1971; daughter, Regina (Todd) Smith, of Chardon; and son, Rudy (Melissa) Began, of Hartsgrove; grandchildren, Arriel and Alexis Cooley, and Ryan Began; and great-grandson, Cash McNish.

She also leaves siblings Judy (Vince) Santilli and George, Bob and John (Sharon) Savarin.

She was preceded in death by her sister Theresa Savarin.

Private family services were held.

The family suggests donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Burr Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.

CLARIDON TWP. – Brenda J. (nee Workman) Starr, age 67, of Claridon Township, died March 21, 2016, at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center in Claridon.

Born Nov. 20, 1947, in West Virginia, to Lovel and Connie (nee Sanders) Workman, she came to Claridon in 1965.

Brenda enjoyed trap and skeet shooting and she was an accomplished bow hunter, a champion archer, an avid motorcycle rider and was a belly dancer.

Her favorite pastime was spoiling her grandchildren.

Brenda was a machinist who worked in different shops in the area for many years.

She is survived by her husband, David S. Starr, whom she married Oct. 16, 1965 (Sweetest Day); children, Sheila (Wayne) Burge, of Bainbridge Township, and Randy (Tina) Starr, of Middlefield; grandchildren, Christopher Wayne Burge, Michael David Burge, Spencer Thomas Starr and Kaitlyn Elizabeth Starr; and siblings Martha Koch, Larry Workman, Dorothy Crow, Shirley Tallman and Charlotte Pierce.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister Joyce Hillenbrandt.

The family will receive friends March 24, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon.

A funeral service will be held March 25 at 10 a.m., with burial to follow at Claridon Center Cemetery.

Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.