All Obituaries

Diane V. Mack (nee Spazo), 74, of Hambden, formerly of Corbin, KY, and Strongsville, Ohio, passed away at her home on Tuesday, May 24, 2022.  She was born December 10, 1947, in Berea, Ohio to the late Edward and Esther (Marti) Spazo.  She graduated from Strongsville High School.  Diane was of the Baptist faith.  She taught Precept Bible studies for about 25 years in various Baptist churches in the Corbin area.  She was known for her great love and knowledge of the...

Russell L. Hartstock May 28, 1949 – April 22, 2022 Born in New Lyme, Ohio, Russ was raised by his beloved mother Mildred and step father George Schultz along with his father Harold Hartstock. He attended Madison High School where enrolled in the auto mechanics program at Auburn Center Vocational School and graduated in 1967. Russ was forever a “car guy”.  He was an experienced...

Sandra Marie ( Rucinski ) Polomsky,  78, of Middlefield, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on May 9, 2022 at Burton Healthcare. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio April 28, 1944 to the late Edward and Stella ( Hancko ) Rucinski.   Sandra was a devoted Catholic and a loving homemaker until she had to work full time in the mid 1980's as her husband, Martins health deteriorated.   Most notably, Sandra worked at Mount Alverna Nursing home in Parma,...

It is with great sorrow the family of Emmitt Ray Balser announce his passing on May 6, 2022. Ray was born September 15, 1937 in Mammoth, West Virginia to the late Everett and Hattie (Young) Balser.  Ray retired from the City of Pepper Pike’s Service Department after 30 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time outside. He also enjoyed watching the Cleveland Indians and Brown’s on TV.   He is survived by his beloved wife Faye (Carpenter) Balser of...

Christina Lynn Tonya-Myers, 48 of Mineral Ridge (formerly of Warren) passed away a St. Elziabeth Hospital Monday May 2, 2022. She was born December 3, 1973, in Barberton, Ohio to Daryle and Yvonne (Heckathorn) Hornberger.  She graduated from Niles High School and went on to get her Culinary Arts degree.  Christina enjoyed cooking, listing to music, singing, dancing, and traveling, but most of all she loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.    She will...

Mara Lynn Pleva (nee Taylor), age 48, left her earthly body to be with Jesus on Sunday, May 1, 2022 after a long, well fought battle with cancer. Mara was born to Lowell and Laurie (nee Tiber) Taylor on July 9, 1973 at Booth Memorial Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. Mara was a lifelong resident of Geauga County, graduating from Berkshire High School, class of 1991. She then attended Kent State University for under and post graduate degrees. She enjoyed working at UH Geauga Hospital as a Human...

Niva Kucha 87 of Hambden passed away at home with her family by her side on Monday April 25, 2022.  She was born February 27, 1935, in Middlefield to the late Mahlon and Sarah (Miller) Shrock   Neva’s greatest love was spending time with family. She gave her whole heart to her children and grandchildren. She also sold Avon for many years.     She will be dearly missed by her children, Rick Kucha of Newton Falls, Sandra (Keith) Kamp of Hambden,...

Service Update:  A Gathering of family and friends will be held Saturday April 23, 2022 from 1:00 – 5:00 PM at Bass Lake Nature Reserve, 11445 Lakeview Road, Chardon, Ohio 44024.  Duane “Duke” Edward Gregg 66 of Huntsburg passed away at his home Thursday February 3, 2022.  He was born March 16, 1955 in Cleveland to the late Walter F. and Edna D. (Metter) Gregg.  He graduated from West Geauga High School and attended Lakeland Community College and...

On Wednesday April 13, 2022 Judith (Judy) Ayer of Newbury, Ohio, loving wife and mother of three children, passed away at age 78. She is now pain free in heaven.   Judy was born on February 28, 1944 in Northfield, Vermont to William and Katherine (Findley) Monty. She attended college at Mount Ida Junior College. On July 11, 1964 she married Laurence George Ayer. They raised three sons, Larry Jr., Scott and Brian.   Judy had a passion for animals. She was a business owner where...

 Walter Andrew Lucas 80 of Newbury passed away Wednesday April 13, 2022 at UH Geauga Medical Center.  He was born June 21, 1941 in Lemont Furnace, PA to the late Andrew and Ethel (Paden) Lucas.  He graduated from West Geauga High School in 1959.  He was a Body Repairman for Manfredi Motor Transit Co. and in retirement he drove a bus for The Weils Assisted living.  Walter enjoyed bowling, fishing, family gambling trips, sightseeing with Betty, and spending time with...