All Obituaries

Anne Roy Bertoldi, 82, of Middlefield, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Chardon Woods of Journey. She was born October 17, 1943, in Worcester, Massachusetts, to the late Frank Paul Roy and Helen Alvina (Beck) Roy. Anne was always an honors student, and after graduating from Berkshire High School, she went on to earn her master’s degree in applied music from Baldwin Wallace College.  Music was a part of her whole life as she played piano while her father played the violin. ...

Sandra Marie (Lenney) Strom, 81, of Champion passed peacefully March 3, 2026, at Hospice of the Western Reserve in Cleveland after a series of health complications over the past several months. Sandy was born March 26, 1944, in Warren, to the late Earnest and Edith (Angstrom) Lenney. Sandy, a lifelong area resident, grew up in the Bristol neighborhood of Oakfield where her grandparents served as postmasters and ran the general store for more than 30 years. Sandy graduated from Bristol High ...

In Loving Memory of Ronald Theron Dodge Ronald Theron Dodge, 62, of Colebrook Township, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at UH Geauga Hospital. Born on January 12, 1964, in Geneva, Ohio, Ronald was the son of James and Nancy (Smith) Dodge and was a proud graduate of Pymatuning High School. Throughout his career, Ronald explored various trades. He began as a butcher at Golden Dawn, spent 15 years as a tow motor operator for KraftMaid Cabinetry, and later offered taxi services for ...

Mary Alice Hostetler, age 88 of North Bloomfield, OH, went home to be with her precious Lord on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Jon & Mary Beth Rhodes residence in North Bloomfield, OH after suffering with dementia for 9 years. She was born March 15, 1937, in Uniontown, OH, a daughter of the late Atlee P. Miller and Susanna Cross Miller and enjoyed growing up with her 10 siblings. In 1955, she graduated from Greentown Highschool and worked as a secretary till married. She was baptized ...

Eli J. “Bim” Byler, 76 of Champion, formerly of Mesopotamia, passed away at his home Saturday February 21, 2026, with his loving family at his side. He was born April 15, 1949, in Middlefield, Ohio to the late, John and Mary (Detweiler) Byler. He was a member of the Amish Old Order Church # 103 B. Bim worked for Johnson Rubber for many years and then for the Haven safe Farm.   He will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 51 years, Alta (Troyer) Byler, children, Mary ...

Odessa Mae Guy 85 passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 18, 2026, in Newbury, Ohio. The daughter of Ernest and Odessa Takah, she was born on January 15, 1941 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania.  Odessa was a homemaker and an accomplished cook and baker. In her spare time, she enjoyed crocheting and spending time with her family. Odessa was employed by the  F. W. Woolworth company and later by Walgreens. Odessa is survived by her sons, Edward (Deborah) Guy of ...

Mary (Schmucker) Farmwald, age 88, from Burton, Ohio passed away peacefully in her home on February 17th with her family (and Hospice) taking care of her. She was born on October 31st , 1937 to the late Freeman and Fannie (Miller) Schmucker. She was married to the love of her life Robert Farmwald and is together with him in heaven now. She had been married to Bob for sixty-one years until he passed away on July 21st, 2018. Mary was blessed by God with six children: Patricia (Edward) ...

Brandyn Joseph Metzko left us too soon on Saturday February 14, 2026 at the age of 44. Brandyn was surrounded by his loved ones at the time of his passing. Brandyn was born on July 8, 1981. Brandyn earned the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Music from Cleveland State University and Master of Science in Entertainment Business from Full Sail University.  Brandyn will be remembered by his unconditional love for music and humanity. Brandyn started numerous community music groups throughout ...

Linda Marie Szekely 70 of Parkman passed away Friday February 13, 2026. She was born in Warrensville Heights June 30, 1955, to the late Frank and Dolores Book. She graduated in 1973 from Chalker High School in Southington.  Linda was co-owner and primary operator of Chagrin Oil and Gas in Middlefield. She enjoyed gardening, playing games on her tablet, photography, was a workaholic, but enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.   She will be sadly missed by her ...

Justin St. James, 80, went to his eternal rest with God on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at UH Geauga Hospital, surrounded by loved ones.   Born in Cleveland OH, March 29, 1945 to C. Sherman and Lucille I. (nee Cappocetta) Rinard, Justin was a resident of Auburn Township, Ohio.   As a graduate of Orange High School, Pepper Pike, he graduated from Ohio University, Athens, and then earned the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Indiana University of ...