Savilla Young

Savilla “Elaine” Young (nee Glessner) died Feb. 1, 2023, in Chardon Township.

She was born in Berlin, Pa., on Nov. 3, 1934, where Elaine and her sister, Yolanda, lived with their grandparents, Savilla and Garnet Hillegas, growing up.

As a young girl, Elaine took tap dance lessons at the Gene Kelly Studio of Dance in Johnstown, Pa., and Elaine and Yolanda lived in South Fork, Pa., during the school year.

In the summer, the family lived in Berlin, Pa., at their summer home (the camp), where cousins, aunts and uncles spent time, also. On the Fourth of July, for many years, there was a picnic with relatives attending from many states. Elaine had a painted horse named Nick.

When Elaine and Yolanda reached high school age, there were two local high schools from which to choose. Elaine chose Adams-Township High School, where she served as class vice-president and head majorette. Her sister, Yolanda, chose South Fork-Croyle High School, where she, too, was head majorette. Elaine graduated in 1952 and worked as a bank teller for two years.

She began dating the “boy next door,” William “Joe” Young, and they married in early 1954, in Ohio. Joe and Elaine raised five children. She returned to banking at Security Federal in Chardon as a teller, and later rose to a loan officer, retiring in 1983.

Elaine and her friend Dee opened “Corner Crafts” on Main Street in Chardon, for five years, where craft supplies could be purchased, and painting lessons were given.

Elaine always loved to sew and read. One of Elaine’s most enjoyed games was Pinochle. She played Pinocle with a group of friends for 40 years! After the card club ended, Elaine played Pinocle with her niece Shelly and cousins Edna and Kim.

Elaine was a Cleveland sports fan, watching the Guardians, Cavs and Browns. She and her son-in-law Chuck would do a review of the games afterwards.

For the last 13 years, Elaine has been a member of “In Stiches.” This is a wonderful group of women who meet on Thursdays at Chardon United Methodist Church to sew, knit, quilt and have fellowship while creating baby hats, teddy bears, lap quilts, walker bags, scarves, dresses and shorts as a church mission project.

The latest project completed over 100 pairs of shorts and 100 dresses for an orphanage in Africa. The shorts and dresses will be hand delivered in February. Elaine enjoyed and looked forward to Thursdays with these talented ladies.

She surprised her grandchildren with hand-sewn quilts and her children with quilted Christmas tree skirts.

Elaine was most proud of her five children and 10 grandchildren. She always said how lucky she was. She and Joe were married for 56 years, prior to his death. She was the loving mother of Holly (Chuck) Boros, Michael (Cindy) Young, Eric (Carla) Young, Carol (Ken) Pritt and Wendy (Doug) Daugherty.

She was a loving grandmother to Linda (Charlie) Kroger, Michelle (Frank) Rihtar, Michael Paul Young, Kyle Young, Megan (Josh) Cassidy, Brad Young, Nicholas (Jessica) Giardina, Matthew (Jessica) Giardina, Danielle (Bryan) Briggs, Katie (Sean) Redinger; and great-grandchildren, Emily, Daphne, Ben, Bennett, Lauryn, and Olivia.

Elaine is survived by her sister, Yolanda (Richard) Dunmire; nieces, Shelly (Ray) Yeager, Renna (Bill) Cargo; nephew, Robert Dunmire; and great-nieces and great-nephews. She also leaves her cousins Wayne, Sally, Kenny, and Gene; and her lifelong friend of 70 years, Pat Pfouts.

Elaine was preceded in death by her grandparents, Savilla and Garnet Hillegas; parents, Hazel Simmons and Clarence Glessner; husband, Joe; and oldest son Michael.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, from 4-7 p.m., at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon, followed by a memorial service at 7 p.m., at the funeral home.

A private family burial will be at Hambden Cemetery at a later date.

The family suggests donations to “In Stitches,” c/o Chardon United Methodist Church, 515 North St., Chardon, OH 44024; or Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44410.

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