All Obituaries

Sarah H. Schrock West Farmington, Ohio

Sarah H. Schrock (nee Hostetler), 73, of West Farmington, OH passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, January 25th, 2023 at U.H.-Geauga Medical Center. She was born in Chardon, OH on June 8th, 1949 to the late Peter M. and Sarah (Gingerich) Hostetler. Sarah later married the love of her life, Ervin J. Schrock, on October 23rd, 1973. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. She will be missed by: her loving husband of 49 years, Ervin; son, Lonnie Ray (Ann Marie) Schrock;...

Sarah H. Schrock (nee Hostetler), 73, of West Farmington, OH passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, January 25th, 2023 at U.H.-Geauga Medical Center. She was born in Chardon, OH on June 8th,...

Donald R. Johnson Middlefield, Ohio

Donald R. Johnson, 78, of Middlefield, OH, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, January 24th, 2023 at home while surrounded by his loving family. He is now in the presence of God and his savior, Jesus Christ. Don was born in Crab Orchard, WV on May 17th, 1944 to the late Shirley Johnson and Alma (Shumate) Osborne. He later married the love of his life, Sally Malone on February 22nd, 1962. Don was the owner of First Quality Sales in Middlefield for almost 30 years before retiring. He...

Donald R. Johnson, 78, of Middlefield, OH, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, January 24th, 2023 at home while surrounded by his loving family. He is now in the presence of God and his...

Saloma A. Miller Middlefield Twp, Ohio

Saloma A. Miller (nee Miller), 71, of Middlefield, OH passed away peacefully Saturday evening, January 21st, 2023 at her home. She was born in Middlefield, OH on April 29th, 1951 to the late Andy J.M. and Emma (Fisher) Miller. Saloma later married John M.A. Miller on November 4th, 1971. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. She will be missed by: her loving husband of 51 years, John; children, Crist (Jemima) Miller, Melvin (Mary) Miller, Danny (Miriam) Miller, Andy...

Saloma A. Miller (nee Miller), 71, of Middlefield, OH passed away peacefully Saturday evening, January 21st, 2023 at her home. She was born in Middlefield, OH on April 29th, 1951 to the late...

Florence H. Byler Middlefield Twp, Ohio

Florence H. Byler (nee Hostetler), 91, of Middlefield, OH, went home to be with her Savior Sunday afternoon, January 15th, 2023 while surrounded by her family in McConnellsville, OH. She was born in Middlefield on December 5th, 1931 to the late Monroe and Sarah (Detweiler) Hostetler. Florence is once again reunited with her loving husband of 68 years, Mahlon J. Byler, who passed away on February 3rd, 2018. She was a lifelong resident of Middlefield and an active member of Zion Christian...

Florence H. Byler (nee Hostetler), 91, of Middlefield, OH, went home to be with her Savior Sunday afternoon, January 15th, 2023 while surrounded by her family in McConnellsville, OH. She was born...

Barbara "Barbie" Ellen Yoder Southington, Ohio

Barbara “Barbie” Ellen Yoder, 10 months, of Southington, OH, was granted her angel wings Wednesday morning, January 11th, 2023 at UH-Cleveland Medical Center. She was born in Cleveland on March 10th, 2022 to Elmer S. and Ella (Schlabach) Yoder. Barbie will be greatly missed by: her loving parents, Elmer and Ella; siblings, Hannah Yoder, Benji Yoder, Bethany Yoder; grandparents, Ervin and Lizzie Schlabach and Sam and...

Barbara “Barbie” Ellen Yoder, 10 months, of Southington, OH, was granted her angel wings Wednesday morning, January 11th, 2023 at UH-Cleveland Medical Center. She was born in Cleveland...

James R. Warren Burton, Ohio

James R. Warren, 64, of Burton, OH, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 11th, 2023 at his home. He was born in Cleveland, OH on November 15th, 1958 to the late Jack B. and Jean M. (Jestrab) Warren. He was an avid sports fan of the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Indians and Cavaliers. He loved gardening, the outdoors, fishing and all wildlife. James will be greatly missed by: his siblings, Bette (Brian) Brent, Barbara Bizjak (Mark), Jack (Becky) Warren, Sam (Patti) Warren; special...

James R. Warren, 64, of Burton, OH, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 11th, 2023 at his home. He was born in Cleveland, OH on November 15th, 1958 to the late Jack B. and Jean M. (Jestrab)...

Daniel A. Miller Colebrook Twp, Ohio

Daniel A. Miller, 79, of Colebrook, OH passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, January 8th, 2023 at UH-Geauga Medical Center. He was born in Middlefield, OH on January 13th, 1943 to the late Albert F. and Lizzie Ann (Miller) Miller. Daniel is once again reunited with his loving wife, Malinda (Fisher) Miller, who died February 21st, 2014. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. He will be missed by: his children, William Albert (Martha J.) Miller, Daniel A. (Lucy) Miller Jr.,...

Daniel A. Miller, 79, of Colebrook, OH passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, January 8th, 2023 at UH-Geauga Medical Center. He was born in Middlefield, OH on January 13th, 1943 to the late...

Kenneth G. Lechene Jr. Huntsburg, Ohio

Kenneth G. Lechene Jr., 55, of Huntsburg, OH, passed away peacefully Saturday night, January 7th, 2023 at UH-Geauga Medical Center. He was born in Claridon Twp, OH on March 17th, 1967 to Kenneth and Doris (Rorabaugh) Lechene Sr. Kenneth was a loving son, a dedicated father, and a doting grandfather. He loved spending time with his family, and enjoyed building and restoring Ford FE tri-power systems for classic and muscle cars. Kenneth was loved by many and liked by all who met him;...

Kenneth G. Lechene Jr., 55, of Huntsburg, OH, passed away peacefully Saturday night, January 7th, 2023 at UH-Geauga Medical Center. He was born in Claridon Twp, OH on March 17th, 1967 to Kenneth...

Laura L. ONeil Hambden Twp, Ohio

Laura L. ONeil (Nee Bruno), age 64, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, January 4th, 2023 at UH-Geauga Medical Center. Devoted wife of Dennis, loving mother of Shauna and Robin. Grandmother to five. Daughter of the late Paul and Rosemarie Bruno. Loving sister of Elle Franklin (Terry), Charles, Paula Mamone, Tara (Jim Greuser), Paul (Diana), the late Timothy Bruno, and dear friend to many. She was loved and will be greatly missed. Per Laura’s wishes, no services are to be held at...

Laura L. ONeil (Nee Bruno), age 64, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, January 4th, 2023 at UH-Geauga Medical Center. Devoted wife of Dennis, loving mother of Shauna and Robin. Grandmother...

Robert J. Bores Newbury, Ohio

Robert “Bob” J. Bores, 73, of Newbury, OH passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, January 4th, 2023 at home while surrounded by his family. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 14th, 1949 to the late Victor and Emma (Spangler) Bores. Bob later married Linda Frost on March 13th, 1971. He was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran. Bob will be deeply missed by: his loving wife of 51 years, Linda; son, Jeffrey (Kate) Bores; daughter, Rebecca Bores; grandchildren, Randy (Jessica)...

Robert “Bob” J. Bores, 73, of Newbury, OH passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, January 4th, 2023 at home while surrounded by his family. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August...

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January 20, 2023

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September 1, 2022

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January 18, 2022

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December 31, 2021

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October 15, 2021

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