All Obituaries

Aurle Kilko, 93, of Burton, passed away Wednesday morning, March 13, 2019, at Burton Health Care. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on July 20, 1925, son of the late Peter and Elizabeth (Lazar) Kilko. He was a WWII U.S. Navy veteran. He received the American Area Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Area Ribbon, Philippine Liberation Bronze Star, and WWII Victory Ribbon. After the war, he trained to become a draftsman and then a machinist. He enjoyed golf, photography, and astronomy. He loved to read any...

  Marie Kathryn Evans, age 93 of Bristolville, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019 at her home with her family by her side. She is ‘together again” with her beloved husband Elwood. Marie was born on April 1, 1926 in Franklin Twp., Ohio, daughter of the late Bruce and Margeruite (Moore) Gordon. She was a graduate of Middlefield High School in 1944. Marie married Elwood Evans August 24, 1947. They were married 66 years before he died Oct. 27, 2013. They lived in Mesopotamia 61...

  Joseph Allen Tucholski Sr., age 73, of Middlefield passed away after a long battle with cancer, to join his loving wife Toni in the arms of our Lord, on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. He was born in Cleveland November 12, 1945, son of the late Edward and Mary (Iaricci) Tucholski. Joe served with the U.S. Army National Guard for 15 ½ years and was a retired truck driver. His hobbies included fishing and barbecuing. He will be missed by his family and friends.   Joe is survived...

Francis “Ed” Edward Westover, age 78 of Middlefield, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019 at UH Geauga Medical Center. He was born on June 3, 1940 in Westover, Pennsylvania, son of the late LaRue Sr. and Carrie (Kelly) Westover. He married Barbara Bogel June 24, 1961 and lived in Middlefield. He owned his own Janitorial Service called Westover Cleaning since 1965. Ed was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He enjoyed traveling with his wife Barbara to almost all 50 states and staying in...

  Crist P. Miller, age 90, lifelong resident of Middlefield, passed away of a lingering illness, Thursday, May 16, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on January 10, 1929 in Middlefield, son of the late Pete N. and Mattie (Byler) Miller. He married Maryalice Schrock on November 10, 1949.  Crist worked at Sheoga Flooring, the Middlefield Auction Barn, and was a farmer. He loved the outdoors, hunting and enjoyed traveling. He was a member of the Old Order Amish...

Courtney Allen Miller, age 67 longtime resident of Burton, Ohio, was doing mission work in San Salvador, El Salvador, when he passed away Monday, April 29, 2019.  Courtney was born on August 4, 1951 in LaGrange, Indiana, son of the late Uriah S. and Susan P. (Schmucker) Miller. He graduated Valedictorian of his Westview High School class in Topeka, Indiana and received his bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering at Purdue University.  He married Joyce Irene Kindy...

Elwyn L “Bus” Satterlee, age 91 longtime resident of West Farmington, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 12, 2019 at Washington Square Nursing Home in Warren. Born on November 17, 1927 in Mesopotamia, he was a son of the late Fred M. and Cora V. (Champlain) Satterlee. He lived in Mesopotamia until 1953 and moved to West Farmington. He served in the U.S. Army in WW II.  Elwyn was married to Alma June (Ulrich) Satterlee who passed away Sept. 26, 1977. He was married to...

  Brandon Matthew Lee, age 26 of Middlefield, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019. He was a beloved son of Gary S. II and Simone (Moats) Lee, born on August 27, 1992 in Warren. Brandon was a graduate of Cardinal High School and attended Auburn Career Center for Alternative Energy. He worked for Villers Electric Inc. He loved working on his motorcycle, dirt bike, and 4-wheeler. He was always willing to help his friends out and loved being with all his family, his god parents, Shari Truce...

  Melbern Gingerich, age 94 of Burton, passed away at his home Monday, May 6, 2019 with his family by his side. He was born in Parkman on September 16, 1924, son of Amos and Ida (Yoder) Gingerich. He married Sara Kauffman in 1947. They were married 37 years before she died in 1984. Melbern did mason work as a brick layer and retired in 1986. He was a member of New Mercies Community Church. He loved the outdoors, gardening and fishing. He especially loved spending time with his...

Ralph Raymond Fritinger (Ray), passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at his home with his family by his side. Born on October 4, 1938, he was a life-long resident of Middlefield.  He graduated from Middlefield High School and received his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at Kent State University where he was also a member of Delta Sigma Pi Fraternity.  Ray was a U.S. Army veteran.  He was owner and operator of Fritinger Lumber Company from 1964-1985 and then...