Stephen A. Jonovich, age 66, passed away peacefully on Aug. 14, 2022, at The Residence of Chardon.
He was born on Nov. 15, 1955, to George and Margaret (nee Horn) Jonovich, in Cleveland. He grew up inChester Township and graduated from West Geauga High School in 1974.
Stephen was employed by the Geauga County Commissioners as a building maintenance crew member.
He enjoyed many hobbies, including flying hot air balloons, restoring and showing his Fiat cars, and achieving a perfect score of 300 for his bowling team in competition.
Stephen is survived by his mother, Margaret Jonovich; brothers, Ronald (Holly), of Chardon, and Gary (Darlene), of Seminole, Fla. He will be missed by his nephews, Joseph (Sarah), Matthew (Sarah), Mark (Amanda), Timothy (Larissa) and James (Haley); and his nieces, Kristine (Michael) Krick and Laura (Bobby) Diem. Stephen also leaves behind 19 great-nieces and great-nephews; as well as a very special friend, Kaitlyn (Mikel) Bracken and baby Mollie.
Stephen was preceded in death by his father, George A. Jonovich, in 2008.
Stephen was shown wonderful care and encouragement by the employees at The Residence of Chardon. He shared many priceless moments with them and considered all of them his personal friends. Stephen’s family has many special memories of the staff members interacting with him, and we thank each and every one of those dedicated team members for their kindness.
The family will receive friends from 10-11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022, with a memorial service to follow at 11 a.m., at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon.
Inurnment will follow at the Chardon Municipal Cemetery, in Chardon.
The family would suggest that memorial donations be made to the Hospice the of Western Reserve, P.O. Box 72101, Cleveland, OH 44192.
Arrangements made by Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Chardon. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.
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