All Obituaries

Gerald L. Rouge, 87, of Burton, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, March 17th, 2019 at Burton Health Care. He was born in Cleveland, OH on July 23rd, 1931 to the late Carl and Lillian (Primosh) Rouge. Gerald is once again reunited with his loving wife, Marilyn (Cook) Rouge, who died September 29th, 1998. He was a U.S. Army Veteran who served during the Korean War. Upon his return, Gerald earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the Cleveland Institute of Art. He worked independently as an...

Nancy Jane Ackerman, 58, of Willowick, passed away peacefully Sunday night, March 17th, 2019 at UH-Geauga Medical Center. She was born in Cleveland, OH on September 30th, 1960 to the late Joseph T. and Lois J. (Pence) Ackerman. She was a 1979 graduate of Orange High School. Nancy loved animals, especially her cats, dogs, and former horses. She further enjoyed gardening, being outdoors next to camp fires and handing out with her friends. She will be missed by her sister, Marie and her...

Joseph “Joe” C. Brcak III, 93, of Montville, passed away peacefully at his home early Saturday morning, March 16th, 2019. He was born in Thompson, OH on November 30th, 1925 to the late Joseph and Rose (Divoky) Brcak Jr.. Joe is once again reunited with his loving wife, Carol (Trask) Brcak, who died July 21th, 2017. He was a lifelong resident of Geauga County. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy on February 14th, 1944 and was stationed in New Guinea for two and a half years during World...

Andy L. Yoder, 78, of Mesopotamia, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning March 13th, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Middlefield, OH on March 5th, 1941 to the late Levi L. and Katie (Miller) Yoder. Andy later married Ada Miller on October 26th, 1961. He was a Bishop of the Townline South Church District and a member of the Old Order Amish Church. He will be missed by: his loving wife of 57 years, Ada; children, Susan (Daniel) Weaver, John Henry (Emma) Yoder,...

Daniel M. Detweiler, 84, of Mesopotamia, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, March 5th, 2019 at his home. He was born in Huntsburg, OH on December 25th, 1934 to the late Melvin R. and Sarah D. (Byler) Detweiler. Daniel is once again reunited with his loving wife, Sarah J. (Miller) Detweiler, who died September 19th, 2013. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. He will be missed by: his loving children, Susie Detweiler, Melvin (Rosemary) Detweiler, Nancy (Andy) Miller, Katie...

John B. Chandler, 66, of Burton, OH passed away at UH-Geauga Medical Center early Monday morning, March 4th, 2019. He was born in Chicago, IL on August 4th, 1952 to the late Gilbert and Gertrude (Barker) Chandler. John leaves behind his best friend and companion of 37 years, and wife of 23 years, Wyonda (Loudermill) Chandler. He was a current lead man at Jemison Metals (formerly Dempsey Steel) in Cleveland, working there for the past 38 years. John enjoyed driving Amish around Geauga...

Bette Jean Mlcoch, (nee Clarke), 91, of Middlefield, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, March 2nd, 2019 at Blossom Hill Care Center in Huntsburg, OH. She was born in Parkman, OH on March 26th, 1927 to the late Hansel and Gladys (Brown) Clarke. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Bette leaves her three daughters, Patricia (Dennis) Penkaty, Jodi (Tom) Wozniak, Sheila (Peter) Sayre; grandchildren, Joseph, Allen, Bob, Mike, Wade, Steve, Tom, Betsy; and 10...

Donald D. Gatrell, 79, of Parkman Twp, passed away at his home Wednesday, February 27th, 2019. He was born in Alma, WV, on January 12th, 1940 to the late Orve E. and Zell (Booher) Gatrell. Don is once again reunited with his loving wife of 57 years, Phyllis C. (Fuller) Gatrell, who passed away February 2nd, 2019. He was a retired Engineer from Mercury Plastics. Don enjoyed all sports, both playing and watching, especially the Cleveland Browns, Cavaliers, and Indians. He was a letterman of...

Richard “Dick” H. Wheeler, 86, of Chardon, passed away peacefully at his home, Tuesday morning, February 26th, 2019. He was born in Cleveland, OH on September 19th, 1932, the son of the late Harry H. and Louise M. (Berghauser) Wheeler. Dick is once again reunited with his loving wife of 63 years, Carol, who died October 15th, 2018. He was a proud U.S. Marine Corps Veteran. Dick will be greatly missed by: his loving children, Richard M. Wheeler, Theresa Wheeler, Monica (Jeffrey)...

George Krupa, 90, of Middlefield, OH, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, February 24th, 2019 at Briar Hill Healthcare Residence in Middlefield. He was born in Cleveland, OH on November 20th, 1928 to the late Steve and Eva (Lichvar) Krupa. George leaves behind his loving wife of 57 ½ years, Phyllis (Ashley) Krupa. He retired from being a cost estimator after working 39 ½ years at Johnson Rubber in Middlefield. George loved traveling regionally around Western PA and...