All Obituaries

Sandra “Sandy” Lee Stanek (nee Bartos), 71, of Columbus (formerly of Windham, Middlefield, and Chardon), passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, July 27th, 2021 at her home while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Chardon, OH on October 29th, 1949 to the late William and Dorothy (Casteel) Bartos. Sandy married Robert “Bob” Stanek on September 16th, 1972. Sandy was a 1968 graduate of Chardon High School. She later graduated from Choffin Career Center...

Atlee L. Wengerd, 76, of Parkman, Ohio passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, July 27th, 2021 at his home. He was born in Apple Creek, OH on July 20th, 1945 to the late Levi J.C. and Mattie (Yoder) Wengerd. Atlee later married Martha Miller on November 5th, 1964. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. He will be missed by: his wife of 56 years, Martha; children, Mary Sue (Jerry) Miller, Crist (Emma) Wengerd, Lovina (John) Byler, Marvin (Marie) Wengerd, Kathryn (Lester) Schmucker,...

Joseph A. Detweiler, 31, of West Farmington, passed away peacefully due to natural causes Sunday evening, July 25th, 2021 at his home and surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Warren, OH on November 8th, 1989 to Andrew D. and Barbara (Miller) Detweiler. Joseph was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. He will be missed by: his parents, Andrew and Barbara; siblings, Marty (Ruth) Detweiler, Sara (Marvin) Troyer, Mel (Susie) Detweiler, Mary (Dave) Byler, Leah (Daniel) Miller,...

Amber Chuha, 18 years old, crossed the Rainbow Bridge Wednesday afternoon July 21st, 2021. She was the beautiful bobcat of John and Terri Chuha of Burton, OH. Amber was John and Terri's first girl bobcat. She was wild at heart but had a heart full of love. She was always ready to greet everyone in her sassy ways like bobcat kisses and purrs. Amber is now reunited with her soulmate, Boris Chuha, who died June 25th, 2021. Fly free beautiful girl. Amber will be deeply missed by:...

Rachel A. Byler, 5 days, of Middlefield Twp, was granted his angel wings Friday night, July 16th, 2021 while being held in her mother’s arms and surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Middlefield on Sunday, July 11th, 2021. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. She will be deeply missed by: her parents, Aaron D. and Sarah A. (Miller) Byler; sisters, Lena Byler, Katie Byler, Maurine Byler; paternal grandparents, Daniel J. and Malinda (Miller) Byler; maternal...

Dakota Kirk, 9 1/2 years old, crossed the Rainbow Bridge Thursday morning, July 15th, 2021. He was the handsome friend and companion of Tina Kirk of Newbury. Dakota was a big teddy bear who loved his family though he was one of the few Labradors that never liked to play in water. Dakota will be greatly missed by Tina; his human sisters; canine sister, Emma; and many friends. 

Anna “Ann” Marie Strumbly (Stockwell), 60, of Parkman, OH, passed away peacefully at her home while surrounded by her family Sunday morning, July 11th, 2021. She was born in Cleveland, OH on February 5th, 1961 to the late Leon David and Helen Rose (Mincek) Stockwell. Ann later married Mark Strumbly on September 25th, 1981. Ann graduated from Baldwin Wallace with an Associates of Finance. Ann’s hobbies included gardening, horseback riding, taking motorcycle trips with her...

Maeva Marie Lester, 9 years old, crossed the Rainbow Bridge Saturday morning, July 11th, 2021. She was the beautiful English Mastiff of Jim, Deshel, and Kristen Lester of Middlefield. Maeva Marie was a very empathetic and loyal best friend. She had the softest ears that would always bring comfort. Maeva Marie enjoyed playing around home with her bone and eating ice cream. She will be greatly missed by her parents, Jim, Deshel, and Kristen Lester; human sister, Kaitlin; canine siblings,...

Tipper Burns, 13 yo, crossed the Rainbow Bridge Thursday, July 8th, 2021. He was the beautiful feline companion of Bonnie and Ryan Burns of Ravenna. Tipper was a super sweet guy who loved his mommy more  than anything. He always gave the best head butts and loved snuggling. Tipper will be greatly missed by Bonnie and Ryan, human sisters, Kylie and Caitlyn Burns; nephew, Cason Laughlin; feline siblings, Emma, Luna, Simon, Ava, Cooper, Chelsie; and many friends. He is now again...

Harvey D. McGurer, 71, of Garrettsville, OH, returned to his heavenly home Thursday morning, July 8th, 2021 at University Hospital in Cleveland, OH. He was born in Chardon, OH on August 10th, 1949 and later married his lifetime love and soulmate, Diana Queen on March 26, 1970.  He was an active member of the Faith Evangelical Free Church in Garrettsville. Harvey was a man of strong faith and lived with the belief that once his time on earth was finished he would be welcomed by his...