All Obituaries

Elizabeth P. Troyer Middlefield, Ohio

Elizabeth P. Troyer, 96, of Middlefield, Ohio (Formerly of Baltic, Ohio) passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, September 19th, 2023 at her nieces home with family by her side. She was born in Millersburg, Ohio on June 20th, 1927 to the later Phineas M. and Lydia I. (Miller) Troyer. Elizabeth retired from Owens Illinois in Berlin, Ohio after 16 years. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. She will be dearly missed by: her brother-in-law, Alvin Erb; nephews, Phineas (Ada)...

Elizabeth P. Troyer, 96, of Middlefield, Ohio (Formerly of Baltic, Ohio) passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, September 19th, 2023 at her nieces home with family by her side. She was born in...

Keith A. Hopkins Middlefield, Ohio

Keith Alan Hopkins, 72, of Middlefield, OH, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, September 16th, 2023 at UH-Geauga Medical Center. He was born in Painesville, OH on December 24th, 1950 to the late Myron F. and Ruth E. (Wilson) Hopkins. Keith later married the love of his life and best friend, Okeylene “Okie” Hunt on May 24th, 1986. He was a graduate of Painesville Harvey High School where he was an outstanding baseball player. After graduation, Keith earned an Associates...

Keith Alan Hopkins, 72, of Middlefield, OH, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, September 16th, 2023 at UH-Geauga Medical Center. He was born in Painesville, OH on December 24th, 1950 to...

Sara S. Miller East Orwell, Ohio

Sara S. Miller (nee Hochstetler), 22, of East Orwell, Ohio passed away Friday afternoon, September 15th, 2023 at UH-Cleveland Medical Center. She was born in Middlefield, Ohio on February 23rd, 2001 to Samuel and Ida (Miller) Hochstetler. Sara married her best friend and love of her life, Matthew L. Miller, just 31 days before. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. She will be dearly missed by: her loving husband, Matthew; parents, Samuel and Ida Hochstetler; siblings,...

Sara S. Miller (nee Hochstetler), 22, of East Orwell, Ohio passed away Friday afternoon, September 15th, 2023 at UH-Cleveland Medical Center. She was born in Middlefield, Ohio on February 23rd,...

Ina E. Pavloff Troy Twp, Ohio

Ina E. Pavloff, 90, of Troy Twp, OH, passed away peacefully Monday morning, September 11th, 2023 at home with her daughter at her side. She was born in Hiram, OH on May 14th, 1933 to the late Louie and Elizabeth (Warner) Beery. Ina is once again reunited with her loving husband, John P. Pavloff, who died July 16th, 1987. She enjoyed reading and spending time at the library. Ina also loved tending to her bird feeders and watching all the different birds that came. Ina will be greatly missed...

Ina E. Pavloff, 90, of Troy Twp, OH, passed away peacefully Monday morning, September 11th, 2023 at home with her daughter at her side. She was born in Hiram, OH on May 14th, 1933 to the late...

Kenneth C. Kiehl Middlefield, Ohio

Kenneth C. Kiehl, 95, of Middlefield, OH, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, September 9th, 2023 at UH-Geauga Medical Center. He was born in Redbank Twp, PA on November 17th, 1927 to the late Claude C. Kiehl and Iona R. Reichard. Ken worked in the coal mines of Pennsylvania as a young man. He also was a diesel mechanic for the Cleveland Railroad and advanced to superintendent. He resided in many places around the country including Colarado Springs, Albuquerque, Eastlake,...

Kenneth C. Kiehl, 95, of Middlefield, OH, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, September 9th, 2023 at UH-Geauga Medical Center. He was born in Redbank Twp, PA on November 17th, 1927 to the...

Ruth Elaine Ramirez-Bentley Hubbard, Ohio

Ruth Elaine Ramirez-Bentley, 61, of Cleveland, OH, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, September 5th, 2023 at the Cleveland Clinic while surrounded by her family. She was born in Dearborn, MI on November 17th, 1961 to Sammy and Sandra Kay (Shumate) Ramirez. The name Ruth is of Hebrew origin and means “companion” or “compassionate friend.” Ruth certainly lived up to her name. Family and friends were Ruth’s highest priority and a full-time...

Ruth Elaine Ramirez-Bentley, 61, of Cleveland, OH, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, September 5th, 2023 at the Cleveland Clinic while surrounded by her family. She was born in Dearborn, MI...

Robert L. Yoder Windsor, Ohio

Robert L. Yoder, 40, of Middlefield, Ohio passed away Friday afternoon, September 1st, 2023 at MetroHealth Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. He was born in Warren, Ohio on April 3rd, 1983 to Levi M. and Sarah (Hershberger) Yoder. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. He will be dearly missed by: his loving parents, Levi and Sarah; siblings, Magdalena Yoder, Suanna (Aaron) Miller, Lorena (Jonathon) Miller, Aaron Yoder, Leona Yoder; paternal grandmother, Martha M.V. (Miller) Yoder;...

Robert L. Yoder, 40, of Middlefield, Ohio passed away Friday afternoon, September 1st, 2023 at MetroHealth Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. He was born in Warren, Ohio on April 3rd, 1983 to Levi M....

Mary Alice Weaver Middlefield Twp, Ohio

Mary Alice Weaver (nee Miller), 50, of Middlefield, Ohio passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, August 31st, 2023 at home with family by her side. She was born in Claridon Twp, Ohio on July 9th, 1973 to Albert G. and Emma A. (Gingerich) Miller. Mary Alice later married her best friend and love of her life, Mose J. Weaver, on October 20th, 1998. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. She will be dearly missed by: her loving husband of 24 years, Mose; children, Albert Ray...

Mary Alice Weaver (nee Miller), 50, of Middlefield, Ohio passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, August 31st, 2023 at home with family by her side. She was born in Claridon Twp, Ohio on July...

Darnell J. Prince Chardon, Ohio

Darnell J. Prince, 23, of Chardon, OH, passed away from injuries sustained in an automobile accident Saturday evening, August 26th, 2023 at the MetroHealth Hospital in Cleveland. He was born in Munson Twp, OH on June 27th, 2000 to Terray Miller and Shasta Prince. Darnell was a very outgoing, funny and charismatic young man. He graduated from James A. Garfield High School, where he played football as the G-Mens’ star wide receiver as well as playing kick return and defensive end. He...

Darnell J. Prince, 23, of Chardon, OH, passed away from injuries sustained in an automobile accident Saturday evening, August 26th, 2023 at the MetroHealth Hospital in Cleveland. He was born in...

Jibriel M. Allen Chardon, ohio

Jibriel M. Allen, 21, of Chardon, OH, passed away from injuries sustained in an automobile accident Saturday evening, August 26th, 2023 at the MetroHealth Hospital in Cleveland. He was born in Claridon Twp, OH on October 24th, 2001 to Jibriel Allen and Shasta Prince. Jibriel attended Newbury High School for his freshman and sophomore years, then graduated from West Geauga where he played football as a defensive end, safety, and wide receiver. He was funny, loud, and full of life. He...

Jibriel M. Allen, 21, of Chardon, OH, passed away from injuries sustained in an automobile accident Saturday evening, August 26th, 2023 at the MetroHealth Hospital in Cleveland. He was born in...

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June 7, 2023

Been a year since you helped me lay Candice to Rest, still a little difficult ,thank you for your thoughtful approach and caring.

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June 7, 2023

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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

Kathleen Miller
March 7, 2023

I cannot express enough how grateful we are in the handling of my dear husband during this very difficult time. Gary went over and above to accommodate all of my requests, questions, changes etc. and truly empathized with me for our great loss. I am recommending them to family and friends, when they have to make these difficult choices.

Cherie Lawrence
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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