All Obituaries

Joseph G. Hummel III, 60, of Huntsburg, passed away peacefully at the David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland, Sunday evening, September 22nd, 2019. He was born in Chardon, OH on January 1st, 1959 to the late Joseph G. and Mary Anne (Mirisch) Hummel Jr. He was an Amish Taxi Driver for many years and enjoyed fishing and making crafts. Some of his favorite crafts were making airplanes out of pop cans, flowers from pencil shavings, and dreamcatchers. Joseph will be dearly missed by: his son,...

Vicky S. Reynolds (nee Bolyard), 61, of Burton, passed away peacefully at her daughters home just past midnight Tuesday morning, September 10th, 2019. She was born in Grafton, WV on January 29th, 1958. She worked in the window manufacturing industry for many years. Vicky enjoyed her coffee as well as crocheting, reading, and spending time with her family. Vicky will be missed by: her father, Thomas (Violet) Bolyard; mother, Lalah Lawrence; children, Jesse Ferry, Danny Binns, Nina (Dennis)...

Mattie Kurtz (nee Byler), 89, of Orwell, passed away peacefully Friday evening, September 6th, 2019 at University Hospitals-Geauga Medical Center, Claridon. She was born in Burton, OH on March 26th, 1930 to the late Elmer D. and Gertrude (Miller) Byler). Mattie is once again reunited with her loving husband of 65 years, John J. Kurtz Jr., who died March 28th, 2015 She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. She will be missed by: her children, Kathryn (David) Miller, Melvin (Sarah)...

John W. Bricker, 83, of Burton, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, August 31st, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Middlefield, OH on September 4th, 1935 to the late Walter D. and Jemima (Weaver) Bricker. John later married Elizabeth Fisher on June 6th, 1957. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. He will be missed by: his loving wife of 62 years, Elizabeth; children, Martha (Nelson) Wengerd, Joe (Rebecca) Bricker, Chris (Ada) Bricker, Esther (John...

John A. Gingerich, 91, of Middlefield, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, August 27th, 2019 at home while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Middlefield, OH on December 6th, 1927 to the late Abraham S. and Amanda (Schmucker) Gingerich. John later married Elizabeth “Betty” Kumher on July 4th, 1953. He was a U.S. Army Veteran who loved being a horologist, specializing in cuckoo clocks. He enjoyed Fishing, ornithology, listening to music, and spending time with...

Ann D. Roman (nee Polomsky), 98, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, August 14th, 2019 at Briar Hill Healthcare Residence in Middlefield. She was born on the family farm in Nelson Twp, on September 22nd, 1920 to the late Valentine and Elizabeth (Loyko) Polomsky.  She will be greatly missed by: her loving daughters, Joy (Dr. Robert) Smyth of Washington D.C., Denise (Hacy) Green of Garrettsville; grandchildren, Jessica (Paul) Jameson, Shannon (Mike) King; and many nieces, nephews,...

William “Bill” O. Finzel, 58, of Burton, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes Sunday evening, August 4th, 2019. He was born in Sharon, PA on June 18th, 1961 to William E. and Sandra Lee (Snodgrass) Finzel. Bill later married Diann Peters in November 1995. He worked as an IT Engineer and enjoyed being an active member of Freemasonry. Bill was currently serving as the Senior Warden of Village Lodge #274 F.&A.M. and the Royal Arch Captain of Willoughby Chapter #231...

Portia Anne Wolfe (nee Ipavec), 74, of Hambden Twp, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family at her daughter’s home in Mantua, Wednesday morning, July 24, 2019. Portia was born in Cleveland, OH on July 9, 1945 to the late Anton and Marie (Lallo) Ipavec. She married Ferdinand Wolfe on May 17, 1967. She worked as a Hearing Specialist for nearly 30 years at Vista Hearing and Hearing Health USA. Portia also served on the Hambden Park Board for many years. She had been...

Joseph B. Weaver, 89, of Middlefield Twp, passed away Tuesday evening, July 23rd, 2019 at the Joseph J. Weaver Jr. residence, surrounded by his family. He was born January 17th, 1930 to the late Benjamin A. and Anna (Byler) Weaver. Joseph is once again reunited with his loving wife of 66 years, Emma M. (Miller) Weaver, who died June 21th, 2019. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. He will be missed by: his loving children, Lydia (Eli) Slabaugh, Willis (Laura) Weaver, Barbara...

Katie (Farmwald) Hostetler, 88, of Middlefield, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, July 20th, 2019 at home while surrounded by her family. She was born May 24th, 1931 to the late Jake D. and Mary (Byler) Farmwald. Katie is once again reunited with her loving husband of 61 years, Andy J. Hostetler, who died November 12th, 2011. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. She will be greatly missed by: her children John (Elizabeth) Hostetler, Lester (Emma) Hostetler, Dan (Betty)...