All Obituaries

Sara M. Detweiler (nee Gingerich), 89, of Middlefield, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, January 19th, 2019 at home while surrounded by her family. She was born July 21st, 1929 to the late Mahlon D. and Mahala (Yoder) Gingerich. Sara is now once again reunited with her loving husband of 64 years, Jacob W. Detweiler, who died October 22nd, 2013. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. She will be missed by: her loving children, Marie (Irwin) Weaver, Paul (Edna) Detweiler,...

Barbara Marie Soltis (nee Sapp), 77, of Burton, OH passed away peacefully at UH-Geauga Medical Center, Wednesday evening, January 16th, 2019. She was born in Parma, OH on March 9th, 1941 to the late Michael and Mary (Czerepak) Sapp. Barbara later Kenneth Soltis on January 20th, 1972. She was the Office Manager a Dr. Thomas Shepherd’s Dental Office in Burton for many years. She will be greatly missed by: her loving husband of nearly 47 years, Kenneth; son, Paul (Jennifer) Soltis; and...

Martha D. Miller (nee Miller), 35, of Parkman, passed away unexpectedly at her home early Sunday morning, January 13th, 2019. She was born in Claridon, OH on July 7th, 1983, the daughter Dan H. and Agnes (J. (Miller) Miller. Martha married Steven E. Miller on November 4th, 2004. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. She will be greatly missed by: her loving husband of 14 years, Steven; children, Wilma S. Miller, Lester S. Miller, Steven E. Miller Jr., Rachel S. Miller, Marty S....

Ronald Whitcomb Fales, 86, of Middlefield, OH passed away peacefully Saturday morning, January 12th, 2019. He was in the comforts of his own home and surrounded by his family. Ronald was born in the same house on June 26th, 1932 to the late Fred L. and Hilda (Whitcomb) Fales. He married Elizabeth Ely on May 18th, 1953 in Hagerstown, MD. He was a U.S. Army Veteran who served just after the Korean War between 1953 and 1955. Upon his return from the Army, he worked as a Moldmaker at...

Martha D. Byler (nee Detweiler), 70, of Mesopotamia, passed away suddenly Tuesday afternoon, January 8th, 2019 at UH-Geauga Medical Center. She was born April 25th, 1948 to the late Noah N. and Mattie J. (Shetler) Detweiler. Martha married Joe W. Byler on November 4th, 1969 and she was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. She will be greatly missed by: her loving husband of 49 years, Joe; children, William (Barbara) Byler, Betty (Dan) Detweiler, Esther (John) Miller, Barbara (Allen)...

William “Bill” Gingerich Jr, 82, of Middlefield, passed away peacefully Friday morning, January 4th, 2019. He was born February 3rd, 1936 to the late William S. and Barbara (Yoder) Gingerich. Bill was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. He will be missed by: his sisters, Sarah Shrock, Alma Miller, Cora (Simon) Byler, Ida Miller, Wilma (Melvin) Byler; sister-in-laws, Clara Gingerich, Alma Gingerich; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Bill is preceded in death by:...

Patricia L. Ray (nee Leuszler), 97, of Chardon, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family Thursday afternoon, December 27th, 2018. She was born October 7th, 1921 in Cleveland, OH to the late DeForest H. and Llda Mae (McVey) Leuszler. Patricia is now once again reunited with her loving husband, John P. Ray II, who died in July 2002. She was a resident of Geauga County since the early 1960s. She was a retired Librarian after working over 40 years for the Geauga County...

Patricia “Pat” M. Hein (nee Bennett), 73, of Middlefield Twp, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, December 23rd, 2018 at Blossom Hill Health Care Residence while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Cleveland, OH on January 1st, 1945 to the late Alfred T. and Frances L. (Armington) Bennett. Pat is once again reunited with her loving husband of 37 years, Gary H. Hein, who died January 4th, 2016. She was an advisor and mentor of kids in the Geauga County 4-H for...

Leonard J. Buber, 59, of North Bloomfield, OH passed away peacefully at home due to brain cancer early Thursday morning, December 20th, 2018. He was born in North Bloomfield, OH on October 26th, 1959 to the late Joseph and Florence (Slusher) Buber. He married Norma Jean Scott on June 26th, 1987 at the Grand Valley Baptist Church in Rome, OH, spending 31 wonderful years together. Leonard enjoyed doing everything together with Norma including taking Anderson Bus Tours, going to dinner alone...

Grace D. “Trudi” Hickox, 77, of Middlefield, OH passed away peacefully at UH-Geauga Medical Center, Tuesday evening, December 18th, 2018 after a short illness. Her daughter and son were at her side. Trudi was born in Punxsutawney, PA on April 3rd, 1941 and moved to Ohio in 1951. She is now reunited with her loving husband, Robert E. Hickox, who died February 25th, 2003. After raising her children, she earned a Master’s Degree from Kent State University and taught Family...