All Obituaries

Anna Yoder (nee Schlabach), 82, of Middlefield, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, June 16th, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Kokomo, Indiana on January 13th, 1936 to the late Andrew and Katie (Troyer) Yoder. Anna is once again reunited with her loving husband, Melvin J. Yoder, who died in 2015. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. She will be missed by: her children, David (Marian) Yoder, Lester (Emma) Yoder, Esther (Firman) Wengerd, Melvin...

Barbara J. Toth (nee Petrick), 73, of Burton, entered eternal rest Saturday afternoon, June 16th, 2018 at UH-Geauga Medical Center. She was born in Bedford, OH on August 29th, 1944 to the late Joseph E. and Gizella (Kovach) Petrick. Barbara enjoyed playing Bingo, watching Wheel of Fortune, and meeting friends at the Burton Coffee Shop. She will be missed by: siblings, Richard Petrick, Betsy Hall, Pat Fisher, Jim (Retha) Petrick, John (Sharon) Petrick, Rhonda Petrick; daughter,...

Martha Romei (nee Mehlman), 77, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, entered eternal rest peacefully Thursday evening, June 13th, 2018 in Mount Vernon. She was born April 5, 1941 to the late Leonard and Elvira Mehlman. Martha married her loving husband, Richard Romei on February 2, 1980. Martha will be missed by: her husband of 38 years, Richard Romei; children, Wendy, Tom, Dana, Chris, Heather, and Craig; 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Services were held on June 15,...

Kathleen W. Ponikvar (nee Wedding), 72, of Aurora, entered eternal rest Tuesday evening, June 12th, 2018 at Hillcrest Hospital. She was born on September 12th, 1945 to the late David and Pauline Wedding. She will be missed by: son, John R. Ponikvar of VA; daughter, Jennifer (Tim) Backovsky of Eastlake; sister-in-law, Daniele "Donna" (nee Ponikvar) Blessing of Aurora; brother, Gregory (Lois) Wedding of Painesville; special daughter, Olga Messier of VA; grandchildren,...

Sara S. Hershberger (nee Gingerich), 57, of Middlefield, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family, Saturday morning, June 9, 2018. She was born on May 29, 1961 to Simon and Clara (Miller) Gingerich. Sara later married Robert N. Hershberger on May 26, 1983. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. She will be greatly missed by: her loving husband of 35 years, Robert; children, Carol (David) Miller, Lynda (Lavern) Troyer, Kathy (Martin) Miller, Robert Jr....

Dan A. Laforce, 80, of Burton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 7th, 2018, surrounded by family.  He was born on December 27th, 1937 in Jonesville, VA to the late Elijah and Eppie (Bowen) Laforce.  Dan greatly enjoyed golf, bowling, horseshoes, softball, gardening, and his beloved Cleveland Indians. He will be greatly missed by his: daughters, Amy (Steve) Reinhart, Karen (Tony) Slak, Darleen (Nick) DeJesus; son, Darren (Siobhan) Laforce; grandchildren, Dan...

Edna May Hershberger, 65, of Middlefield, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family, Thursday evening, June 7, 2018. She was born in Parkman Township on June 11, 1952 to the late Neal and Leah (nee Miller) Hershberger. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. She will be greatly missed by her loving siblings, Lizzie (Uria) Bender, Esther (Joe) Weaver, Owen (dec.) (Ada) Hershberger, Marie (David, dec.) Yoder, Albert (Edna Mae) Hershberger, Wallace (dec.)...

Karen S. Burkholder, 2, of West Farmington, received her angel wings while surrounded by her loving family at home, Saturday afternoon, June 2, 2018.  She was born in Warren, OH on July 2, 2015 to Samuel and Rosanna (Detweiler) Burkholder. She will be greatly missed by: her loving parents, Samuel and Rosanna Burkholder; Brother, Dannie Burkholder; sisters, Rebecca Burkholder, Marian Burkholder, Cindy Burkholder, Sara Jane Burkholder and Ruthann Burkholder; grandparents,...

Howard F. Cox passed  away on June 2, 2018. Howard was born on March 4, 1928 in Warren, Ohio to his deceased parents Earl and Beatrice (Fales) Cox. There will be no calling hours or a service. A memorial service will take place at a later date.

Betsy A. Miller (nee Yoder), 56, of Middlefield, passed away peacefully from natural causes Wednesday morning, May 23rd, 2018 at UH-Geauga Medical Center. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born in Warren, OH on August 26th, 1961 to the late Andy E. and Alma D. (Miller) Yoder. Betsy is once again reunited with her loving husband, Melvin M.J., who died August 23rd, 2017. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. She will be greatly missed by:...