NEWBURY TWP. – Helen C. Duns, age 100, of Newbury Township, one of Geauga County’s eldest residents, passed away peacefully at Holly Hill Nursing Home in Newbury on Jan. 15, 2017.
Helen was born March 5, 1916, in East Cleveland, but lived in Chardon for most of her life.
She will be warmly remembered for her sense of humor, thoughtfulness toward others and devotion to her beloved family, including son, Willard R. Duns Jr. and his wife Janet; and seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Helen was preceded in death by her sister, Margaret Rife; and beloved husband of 55 years, Willard R. Duns Sr., of Chardon.
A memorial dervice will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2017, at Peace Lutheran Church, 12686 Bass Lake Road, Chardon, Munson Township.
For service information, please call Wilard Duns Jr. at 440-834-4798. Cremation by Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Chardon. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.