All Obituaries

Margaret "Barb" Beyler Windham, Ohio

Margaret “Barb” Beyler, 84, of Windham, OH, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, June 5th, 2023 at UH_Portage Medical Center while surrounded by her family. She was born in Rankin, PA on October 18th, 1938 to the late Michael and Cecilia (Vozar) Dooley. Barb is once again reunited with her husband, George D. Beyler, who died April 28th, 1979.She was a great mother, grandmother and friend. She was loved by all. We are sending hugs and kisses to heaven mom. We will see you again...

Margaret “Barb” Beyler, 84, of Windham, OH, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, June 5th, 2023 at UH_Portage Medical Center while surrounded by her family. She was born in Rankin, PA on...

Virginia E. Buck Mesopotamia, Ohio

Virginia E. Buck (nee Phillips), 86, of Mesopotamia, OH passed away peacefully Friday afternoon May 26th, 2023 at home while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Garfield Heights, Ohio on September 11th, 1936 to the late Frank and Ercie (Bennett) Phillips. Virginia later married her best friend and the love of her life, Fred Buck on March 11th, 1954.She graduated from Chardon High School in 1954 and began working at Landmark, which eventually became known as Countrymark and most...

Virginia E. Buck (nee Phillips), 86, of Mesopotamia, OH passed away peacefully Friday afternoon May 26th, 2023 at home while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Garfield Heights, Ohio...

Dorothy M. Ronschke Rome Twp, Ohio

Dorothy M. Ronschke, 68, of Rome Twp, OH passed away peacefully Friday morning May 26th, 2023 at UH-Geauga Medical Center. She was born in Akron, Ohio on April 7th, 1955 to the late Henry and Lilian (Allbert) Ronschke. Dorothy is once again reunited with the love of her life and best friends, David Tucker, who died, October 4th, 2021.She will be missed by: her son, Dennis “Carl” (Mallory Janke) Ronschke; grandchildren, Adelaide, Dennis Jr., Matthew; siblings, Lillian Mae (Randy)...

Dorothy M. Ronschke, 68, of Rome Twp, OH passed away peacefully Friday morning May 26th, 2023 at UH-Geauga Medical Center. She was born in Akron, Ohio on April 7th, 1955 to the late Henry and...

George W. Bare South Russell, Ohio

George W. Bare, 79, of South Russell, OH passed away peacefully Monday morning, May 22nd, 2023 at home while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Niles, Michigan on October 29th, 1943 to the late Herbert D. and Donna (DeWitt) Bare. George later married the love of his life and best friend, Julie Brattin on November 24th, 1967. He was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran who also graduated with a B.A. Degree from the College of Wooster. An outstanding athlete, George played football and...

George W. Bare, 79, of South Russell, OH passed away peacefully Monday morning, May 22nd, 2023 at home while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Niles, Michigan on October 29th, 1943...

Thelma Rose Horvath Middlefield, Ohio

Thelma Rose Horvath (nee Torok), 93, of Middlefield, OH passed away peacefully early Sunday morning May 21st, 2023 at UH-Geauga Medical Center while surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born in Lima, Ohio on July 9th, 1929 to the late Steven and Rose (Molnar) Torok. Thelma is once again reunited with her husband, Walter Horvath, who died February 23rd, 1996. She will be missed by: her son, William “Bill” Horvath; grandson, Trevor; brother, John (Judy) Torok; and...

Thelma Rose Horvath (nee Torok), 93, of Middlefield, OH passed away peacefully early Sunday morning May 21st, 2023 at UH-Geauga Medical Center while surrounded by her loving family and friends....

Crist J. Miller Huntsburg, Ohio

Crist J. Miller, 85, of Middlefield, OH passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon May 21st, 2023 at home while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Mesopotamia Twp, OH on July 17th, 1937 to the late Jeremiah J. and Ada (Miller) Miler. Crist is once again reunited with his loving wife of 66 years, Betty U. Miller, who died May 18th, 2023. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. He will be missed by: his children, Dan (Clara) Miller, Bill (Katie) Miller, Dave (Ida)...

Crist J. Miller, 85, of Middlefield, OH passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon May 21st, 2023 at home while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Mesopotamia Twp, OH on July 17th, 1937...

Betty U. Miller Huntsburg, Ohio

Betty U. Miller (nee Miller), 84, of Middlefield, OH passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, May 18th, 2023 at home while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Middlefield, OH on July 13th, 1938 to the late Urie D. and Fannie (Miller) Miler. Betty later married the love of her life, Crist J. Miller on June 21st, 1956. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. She will be missed by: her loving husband of 66 years, Crist J. Miller; children, Dan (Clara) Miller,...

Betty U. Miller (nee Miller), 84, of Middlefield, OH passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, May 18th, 2023 at home while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Middlefield, OH on...

Jill Ann Carter Middlefield, Ohio

Jill Ann Carter (Gichenko) 71, born on November 11, 1951 of Middlefield, Ohio and raised in Newbury, Ohio where she met the love of her life Frank Carter (Trapper). Together they resided in Middlefield, Ohio. Jill passed away Monday evening, May 15, 2023, with her loved ones by her side, losing her battle with lung cancer. Jill, also known as the “Dancing Queen” to her close friends and family, was always the life of the party and you could find her dancing while listening to...

Jill Ann Carter (Gichenko) 71, born on November 11, 1951 of Middlefield, Ohio and raised in Newbury, Ohio where she met the love of her life Frank Carter (Trapper). Together they resided in...

Phyllis Jean Thomas Southington, Ohio

Phyllis Jean Thomas (nee Bradley), 85 years of age, of Southington, Ohio passed away peacefully Friday, May 12th, 2023 with family by her side. She was born in Garrettsville, Ohio on June 10th, 1937 to the late Gordon Bradley and Arlene Rufener. She grew up in Chagrin Falls as a child and moved to Bainbridge Township in the 5th grade, where she attended and graduated from Kenston High School. Her passions included cooking, baking, sewing, and creating numerous “Grammy’s special...

Phyllis Jean Thomas (nee Bradley), 85 years of age, of Southington, Ohio passed away peacefully Friday, May 12th, 2023 with family by her side. She was born in Garrettsville, Ohio on June 10th,...

Connie C. Errington Rock Creek, Ohio

Connie Corlene (Cone) Errington, 75, passed away peacefully May 7th 2023. She was born January 24th 1948 in Warren Ohio and was a lifetime resident of Rock Creek and Roaming Shores. She was preceded in death by her parents Clifford Cone, Sr and Wilma (Wheelock) Cone, her brother Clifford Cone Jr and her husband Timothy Errington, Sr. She leaves behind a son (step) Timothy Errington Jr of Lyndhurst, brothers Carlynn (Velma) Cone of Ashtabula, and Doran (Pat) Cone of Chardon, nieces and...

Connie Corlene (Cone) Errington, 75, passed away peacefully May 7th 2023. She was born January 24th 1948 in Warren Ohio and was a lifetime resident of Rock Creek and Roaming Shores. She was...

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Sam
March 11, 2023

I'm still in shock of the passing of my sweet caring lovable son John Joseph Miller who fought 17 years of a TBI from a car accident 04/15/2006. Gary and everyone were so kind and compassionate during our time of grief. They surely will be used "next time" God Bless Gary and all who helped me, my family

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March 7, 2023

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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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