All Obituaries

Austinburg - Joann Gianantonio, age 82, died unexpectedly on April 16, 2024 at Metro General Hospital. Joann was born April 10, 1942 to Lillian (nee Taylor) and Edwin Gianantonio in Cleveland but spent most of her life in and around Rock Creek. She graduated from Rock Creek High School in 1960 where she formed some of her most cherished and life-long friendships with classmates. Joann raised four children: Jackie, Sherri, Gary and Scott with Ben Godleski in Jefferson and...

Orwell – Amber Lynn Wright, age 26, passed away at UH Geauga hospital after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, April 13, 2024. She was born in Chardon on December 1, 1997 the daughter of Gerald Andy Wright and Melisa L. Webber. Amber worked for Kraft Maid for the past two years. She enjoyed spending time with her three children, family and friends. Amber liked being outdoors, reading, Harry Potter, drawing and traveling. She is survived by her parents Gerald...

Orwell Twp. – Timothy Roy Burks, age 64, passed away at his home after a long illness. He was born in Cleveland on February 12, 1960 the son of Billy V. June C. (Pennington) Burks. No public services will be observed. Please fill free to write a condolence or share a memory at painefuneralhome.com

New Lyme – Rudy Stephen Verhas, age 85, passed away at his home surrounded by family, on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. He was born in Schachendorf, Austria on May 17, 1938 the son of Imre and Anna (Petti) Verhas. Rudy married Julia (Rozgonyi) Verhas on May 17, 2001. He worked in maintenance for AJAX Magnethermic, Warren and ARC Rubber in Geneva. Rudy was a member of the Hungarian Club of Northeast Ohio and St. Mary Roman Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife Julia,...

Orwell—Betty I. Benton, age 98, died at her home peacefully on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, with her family at her side. She was the daughter of John and Cora Phelps born on May 15, 1925, in Williamsfield, Ohio.  She graduated from Williamsfield School.  On April 1, 1944, she married Carl Benton. They had two children, Alfred and Carla.  They were married for 65 years before Carl’s passing in 2009. Betty worked at National Acme in Jefferson for 16 years...

Windsor – Agnes Marie Hanvald, age 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at home surrounded by family. She was born on January 21, 1935 in Cleveland, Ohio the daughter of Peter Raymond and Mary (Nagy) Bohn. Agnes worked many jobs throughout her career and even in retirement, including waitressing, owning Aggie’s Pizza in Orwell, working switchboard at Geauga Hospital and volunteering in the Gift Shop at the hospital. She was a member of the Geauga Ladies...

As of March 19, 2024, Jeffrey Mark Brunsman, age 67, is now in the hands of Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior. Jeff was born on July 11, 1956 in Geneva, Ohio to Richard and Joanne Brunsman. Jeff was raised on his family farm, Brunsman Fruit Farm, in Geneva with his five siblings. As a teenager he became serious about his faith, was baptized into Christ, and joined his church’s Bible Bowl team where he began memorizing many scriptures. After high school graduation in 1974, with the...

Windsor – Raymond “Ray” Russell Hammon, age 99 passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024 at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland. He was born February 26, 1925 in Cleveland the son of Ezra and Florence (Miller) Hammon. Ray married Sara A. “Sally” (Drown) Hammon on March 30, 1956. They were married for 67 years. He worked at Chardon Rubber as a Banbury Operator, part-time mail carrier, and well after retirement he enjoyed opening and working at the gas...

Orwell – Bernice C. Babb, age 60, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024 at UH Hospital Cleveland. She was born on December 26, 1963 in Painesville. A Funeral Service will be held at Paine Funeral Home, Inc. 140 E. Main Street, Orwell, OH 44076 on Monday, March 18, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will take place prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45a.m. Condolences may be made at painefuneralhome.com FLOWER DELIVERY and Orders - Online flower orders taken on the Paine Funeral Home...

Windsor Twp. – Nadine Hale, age 85, passed away at her home on Wednesday, March 06, 2024. She was born on December 21, 1938 in Whitewood, VA the daughter of Charles and Linnie (Vance) Stevensons. Nadine married James C. Hale on August 9, 1958. She was a homemaker and member of the Gateway Church. She taught Sunday School for over 25 years. Nadine was a devout Christian and loved the Lord. Nadine was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She was a blessing to all who had the...