All Obituaries

Timothy Louis Black, 54, of Bristolville, formerly of N. Bloomfield, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Hospice of the Valley Hospice House. He was born May 13, 1967 in Cleveland to the late Louis and Rosalie (Ditmarsen) Black. Tim graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1985 and married his highschool sweetheart, Mellody Covey, on May 24, 1986.  He was co-owner of Elite Digital Graphics for 15 years.  He was a member of  Cortland Trinity Baptist Church, serving...

  Anna M. Hollo, 92, of Burton passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Anna was born February 7, 1929, in Burton Station to the late Solomon and Evelina (Hile) Luoma. Anna married John S. Hollo in 1948. She was a homemaker and later worked at Heather Hill Nursing Home in the laundry department until she retired. Anna was an avid football fan, who enjoyed cheering on the Berkshire Badgers and Cleveland Browns each fall. Anna volunteered several years working at the Log Cabin in...

A Memorial Celebration of Life for Geraldine and James Payne will be held at 12:00 PM on October 30, 2021, Saturday at Bell Run Union Church, 904 Taylor Brook Road, Shinglehouse, Pennsylvania 16748.  Geraldine Inez (Taylor) Payne was born on June 21, 1936 in Olean, New York. daughter of the late Inez (Harmon) and Glenn Taylor James "Jim" W. Payne was born on March 31, 1934 in Olean, New York, son of the late Floyd and Eva Marie (Dempsey) Payne. In June of 1954,...

  Alma Marie Geer, 85 of Middlefield passed away Friday, October 15, 2021, at Ohman Family Living at Briar.  She was born on September 28, 1936, in Apollo, PA to the late John Marion and Anna Mae (Long) Guyer.  Alma married the love of her life, John Wade Geer December 4, 1952. They were married 44 years before he died Jan. 3, 1997.  Alma enjoyed crocheting and gardening. She especially loved being with her family. She will be sadly missed by her children, Edward...

  Robin Anne Demchak, 67 of Burton passed away Saturday October 9, 2021, at UH Geauga Medical Center. She was born April 24, 1954, in Chardon to the late Eugene and Dorothy (Springer) Jambor.  She married Martin T. Demchak June 1973. Robin was a devoted member of St. Helen Catholic Church; she enjoyed reading, watching movies, shopping, baking, and cooking. But her most favorite thing was spending time with her family and grandchildren.  She worked for Great Lakes Cheese and...

  Douglas Allan Malensek, 60 of Hambden passed away at his home Friday, October 8, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was born June 19, 1961, in Warren, Ohio to the late Lee and Barbara (Ferry) Malensek.  Doug graduated from Berkshire High School and served in the US Army. He worked at Meritec in Painsville.  Doug was an avid Ohio State and Cowboy’s Fan.  He enjoyed fishing, golf, and hanging out with his friends. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Kim...

  William “Bill” Henry Kuchenbecker, 77 of East Claridon passed away at University Hospital in Cleveland after a sudden illness on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. He was born on October 11, 1943, in Chardon, Ohio. Bill was preceded in death by his mother Ida (Yahnert) and stepfather Edwin Urbanowicz and his father Leon Kuchenbecker. He served in the US Army from 1963-1965. Bill worked for 47 years at Burton Rubber Processing (now Hexpol) retiring in December of 2012. He played...

  Jill J. Byler, age 64 of Troy Township, Ohio, passed away at her home on Saturday, September 25, 2021. She was born in Cleveland on July 16, 1957, daughter of Randy and Margaret (Johnston) Puckett. She was a graduate of Kenston High School and received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at Montana State University. Jill was a lifelong member of Auburn Community Church and attended Parkside Church. She married David J Byler October 10, 1992. They lived in Troy...

  Marie Elaine Blazek, age 80 of West Farmington, passed away after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at her home with her family by her side.  She was born in Cleveland, daughter of the late Dominic and Sophia (Fried) Collino. Marie graduated from John Adams High School and went to Fenn College for 3 years. She married James F. Blazek on Sept. 1, 1962, and they lived in West Farmington since 1975. Marie retired after 25 years working at...

UPDATE: ON CELEBRATION OF LIFE for Dennis L. Judd, age 87, a lifelong resident of Huntsburg, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021, at home with his family by his side. A Celebration of Life will be held on October 2, 2021, Saturday 12:00 PM at the Back 40 BBQ, 15405 Burton Windsor Rd., Middlefield, OH 44062.   He was born in Painesville, on February 19, 1934, son of the late Lester and Mary (Young) Judd.  He graduated from Burton High School in 1952. Dennis...