All Obituaries

Catherine M. Turbett of North Olmstead died September 22 after celebrating her 65th Christmas in July, and following five months of loving family hospice care for cancer diagnosed in April. A 1973 graduate of Lorain Catholic High School, Catherine earned EFDA certification from Indiana University and devoted her 45-year career to dentistry in Northeast Ohio. Preceded in death by: her parents Capt. Thomas E. and Patricia M. Turbett, and older brother William B. Turbett, Catherine leaves...

Elizabeth “Liz” M. Klingensmith (nee Miller), 86, of Burton, OH, passed away peacefully Monday morning, September 21st, 2020 at Briar Hill Healthcare Residence. She was born in Emeigh, PA on June 29th, 1934 to the late John Chiciak and Rose Miller. Liz is once again reunited with her loving husband, William Klingensmith, who died August 27th, 2006. She was raised in Emeigh, PA, lived in Mentor, OH before moving to Brandon, FL. Liz worked at G.E. and many nursing...

Ervin “Erp” G. Detweiler, 60, of North Bloomfield, OH, passed away from injuries sustained in an auto accident in Akron, OH Saturday evening, September 12th, 2020. He was born in Middlefield, OH on December 26th, 1959 to the late Gideon and Lydia (Miller) Detweiler. He is survived by: his son, Jarrod Detweiler; siblings, Bill (Fannie) Detweiler of Mechanicstown, OH, Martin (Lucy) Detweiler, Mechanicstown, OH, Melvin (Karen) Detweiler of Chardon, Albert (Betty) Detweiler of...

Sarah L. Byler (nee Miller), 90, of Middlefield Twp, passed away peacefully Monday morning, September 7th, 2020 at her home and surrounded by her family. She was born in Huntsburg, OH on September 6th, 1930 to the late Levi A. and Elizabeth Ann (Miller) Miller. Sarah is once again reunited with her loving husband, Mahlon J.E. Byler, who died May 2nd, 2001. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. She will be missed by: her children, Mary Ann (David J.S.) Miller, Rachel (Raymond)...

Michael Karlinsky 72, of Chardon, passed away after an illness on Friday September 4, 2020. He was born in Furth Germany to Michael and Gisela Karlinsky. He immigrated to America with his mother when he was 5 years old. He grew up in Port Chester, New York with his two sisters. He went to Port Chester Senior High School, graduating in 1965. After graduating, he served in the army from November 7, 1966 until October 8, 1968 in Okinawa Japan. During his service, he received the National...

Kyla Sue Jacobson (nee Rupe), 39, of Burton, OH passed away from natural causes at her home. Thursday morning, September 3rd, 2020. She was born in Madison, OH on June 1st, 1981 to Daniel A. and Coline S. (Washington) Rupe. Kyla later married Jason John Jacobson on August 21st, 1999. She was a very caring person with the biggest heart ever. Kyla loved everyone, especially all of her daughter’s friends, and treating them as if they were her own. She was especially proud of her...

Tracy Lynn Hall (nee Boyd), 53, of Middlefield, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer Monday morning, August 31st, 2020 at her home. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends. Tracy was born July 20th, 1967 in Cleveland, Ohio. She attended Berkshire High School. She lived in Geauga County for much of her life, but moved to Iowa so that she could spend her time doing what she loved the most; playing with her granddaughters Brooklynn and Bella. She loved spending time...

Ada S. Fisher (nee Kauffman), 72, of Huntsburg, passed away Sunday evening, August 30th, 2020 at UH-Geauga Medical Center. She was born in Middlefield, OH on May 26th, 1948 to the late Sam C. and Amanda J. (Byler) Kauffman. Ada later married Allen D. Fisher on October 21st, 1969. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. She will be missed by: her loving husband of 50 years, Allen; children, Daniel (Ida Mae) Fisher, Freeman (Marie) Fisher, Allen (Martha) Fisher Jr., Samuel (Cristine)...

Margaret Gagnon (nee Pitt), 82, of Chagrin Falls, passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, August 28th, 2020 at American House Senior Living. She was born in Downey, California on June 30th, 1938 to the late Hugh Arthur Dawson and Elvera Margaret (Johnson) Pitt. Margaret later married Richard Paul Gagnon on August 23rd, 1959. She was a graduate of Escondido, High School in California. Margaret was a successful real estate agent for many years. She enjoyed crafts, gardening, traveling,...

John Frank Jordan Jr., 61, of Geneva, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, August 27th, 2020 at Pine Grove Nursing Home in Geneva. He was born in Grove City, PA on November 1st, 1958 to Virgie Mozelle (Lee) Jordan and the late John F. Jordan Sr. He worked at Dillon Products in Middlefield. John enjoyed sports and playing board games with his family and friends. One of his favorite activities was wondering thru the cow pastures to find the perfect fishing hole to spend the day fishing....