All Obituaries

  John Mansfield, 65, of Mentor, passed away July 12, 2019.  He was born August 15, 1953 in Cleveland, Ohio to Howard and Ethel (Friihauf) Mansfield.  He was a life-long resident of Northeast Ohio.  John was employed by the Mayfield City School System as a custodian for many years until his retirement.  He was a member of the Kirtland Bethel Bible Church.  John was known to always kiss his mother goodbye every time he left the house, travelling on bus tours,...

Donald D. Hunter, of Middlefield, passed away at the age of 91, Friday morning, July 12, 2019 at his home with his loving family by his side.  Anybody whomever came in contact with Don, was touched by his compassion and generosity which knew no bounds. Don was born on July 9, 1928 in Andover, Ohio to Joseph and Margaret (Steen) Hunter. He was a graduate and valedictorian at Andover High School and then went on to serve for the U.S. Army Air Corp. Don moved to Middlefield in 1948 and...

John Edgar Mixer, Jr., age 86 of Burton Township, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019 with his family by his side at Hillcrest Hospital. He was born on June 24, 1933 in Butler, PA, to John and Ruth (Moore) Mixer. He grew up helping his family run Camp Athodanac in PA. John was a U.S. Air Force veteran and received his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineer at Tri State in Indiana. John married Diane Newell in 1960 and they lived in Burton Twp. 59 years. He was an engineer for Black...

  Mary Y Byler, 86 of West Farmington, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019 at UH Geauga Medical Center. She was born on December 3, 1932 in Middlefield to Elmer and Katie Ann (Miller) Yoder. Mary married Dan Byler Feb. 12, 1953. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. She will be missed dearly by her family and friends, her beloved husband Dan of 66 years, 8 children, Esther (Crist) Kauffman, Joe (Sara Mae) Byler, Alma (Melvin) Kauffman, Edna (Samuel) Kauffman, Dan (Sara) Byler,...

  Chet Edward Carlson, age 40 of Middlefield passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Tuesday, July 2, 2019.  He was born on November 2, 1978 in Chardon to Cheryl A. (Osiecki) Gecik and the late Terry L. Carlson. Chet was a graduate from Cardinal High School and went on to graduate with a degree from the Pittsburgh Culinary Art School. His joy and passion was in the kitchen creating food experiences and in his free time he enjoyed computer life and the outdoors.  Chet...

Darran Kurt Boyd, 31, of Newbury, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Metro Health with his family by his side. He was born on June 2, 1988 in Claridon to Dennis E. and Kelly A. (Fennell) Boyd. Darran was a graduate of Newbury High School. He was an Arborist at Boyd Tree LLC. He loved the outdoors, hiking, and going to music festivals. His true love was spending time with his daughter Grace, family, and friends, who will miss him dearly.   Darran is survived by his loving family, his...

William LeJeune, 77 of Greene Township, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 1, 2019. He is at rest and rejoins his wife Mary Yvonne, his daughter Juliana Corder, and his parents. William, known as Bill or Buddy, was born on July 12, 1941 in South Fork, PA to the late William and Catherine (Susko) LeJeune. He married Mary Yvonne Estok on July 21, 1962 in Beaverdale, PA. They were married over 55 years before she passed away on September 2, 2018. Bill’s most precious...

    Norma J. Buber, 75, of Middlefield, passed away Monday, July 1, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born June 7, 1944 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Donald and Dorcas (Otto) Waterhouse.  She married John Buber in 1964 and celebrated 50 years of marriage until his death in 2014.  Norma lived in Middlefield her entire life and raised their three children.  She was an avid bird lover and enjoyed her many bird feeders in the back yard.  She...

Stephen R. Flitcraft, age 63 of Chardon, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019 at UH Geauga Medical Center. Born March 12, 1956 in Cleveland, son of Aaron and Florence (Zelinka) Flitcraft. He served in the US Marine Corp. He is survived by his soulmate Paula Vance, four children, Jennifer (Rich) Adamowich, Steve Flitcraft, Cynthia Flitcraft, and Gabrielle Puess, 7 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, two brothers, Aaron Flitcraft Jr, Michael Flitcraft, five sisters, Darlene Lyons, Carol...

Joyce L. Walters, 78 of Orwell, formerly of Nelson Twp., passed away Saturday June 29, 2019 at UH Geauga Medical Center.  She was born November 2, 1940 in Crawford county, PA to the late Walter M. and Mae B. (Coy) Burtt.  After graduation she went to Beauty School to become a hairdresser.  She was a member of Jefferson Nazarene Church, and attended the Nelson Women’s group.  Joyce enjoyed traveling, puzzle books, knitting, crocheting, and playing the...