All Obituaries

Wapakoneta, OH – Harriett D. Thullen, age 83 passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020 at Wapakoneta Manor. She was born in Warren on August 11, 1937 the daughter of John and Theodosia (Kujawa) Brzezinski. She was married to Glen A. Thullen Jr. on August 12, 1966 and a member of St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Warren. Harriett was a homemaker who took care of the family and enjoyed painting, crafts, gardening, hummingbirds, and playing the lottery. She is survived by her...

North Bloomfield – George W. Myers, age 66, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Heather Hill Care Communities in Chardon. He was born in Grafton, WV on March 23, 1954 the son of Hubert A. and Laura V. (Shaffer) Myers. George was a former employee of Middlefield Swiss Cheese. He enjoyed country living and working on the family farm for 20 plus years. George especially liked tending to the ducks, geese and cats. He was a caregiver and guardian to four of his nieces and...

Rome Twp. – Rory Lane Roth, age 45, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020. He was born on December 18, 1974 in Warren the son of Roger and Loujenia D. (Wagner) Roth. Rory was a self-employed Truck Driver for the past 25 years. He enjoyed working on cars and trucks. He liked riding ATVs and motorcycles in his spare time. He is survived by his mother Loujenia Roth, sister Kim Lambert both of Rome Twp., sister Deanna (Tim) Beuoy of New Lyme, brother Daniel Lee Roth of New Lyme...

Orwell – Berdina B. Lupold, age 77, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at Blossom Care Nursing Home in Huntsburg. She was born on September 27, 1942 in Fairmont, WV the daughter of Paris and Bevla (French) Brady. A funeral service officiated by Rev. Rose Bennett will take place at the Paine Funeral Home, Inc., 140 E. Main Street, Orwell, Ohio 44076 on Friday, September 18, 2020 at 12:00 p.m., burial will follow at Orwell North Cemetery.  Visitation will be held prior to...

Rome Twp. – Dean Thomas Lambert, age 35, passed away at UH Geauga Medical Center on Sunday, September 13, 2020. He was born on September 20, 1984 the son of Ashley Dean Lambert and Kimberly (Roth) Lambert. A funeral service officiated by Pastor Randy Miller will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2020, 7:00 p.m. at the Paine Funeral Home, Inc., Orwell, OH. Visitation will take prior to services from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 pm. Please be advised per the State of Ohio facial covering...

Service Announcement - Up-Date A memorial service officiated by Pastor Marc Runyon will be held on Friday, October 23, 2020, 11:30 a.m. at Central Christian Church, 2051 E. Market Street, Warren, Ohio 44483. Warren – Judith Woodward-Glosser, age 80, passed peacefully into eternal life on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at Sheppard of the Valley retirement home with her middle son by her side. Judy was born October 9, 1939 in Warren, the daughter of Rex and Mildred (Hixon) McElwain....

N. Bloomfield – Gary Bruce Kingdom, age 73, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 after a battle with cancer. He was born on July 23, 1947 in Warren, the son of Wayne L. Kingdom and Irene (Cannon) Pugh. Gary was married to Sandra Lee (Elwood) Kingdom on September 10, 1977. He was a self-employed truck driver who retired in 2000 from Ranger Landstar. He enjoyed farming, restoring antique trucks and tractors, dozing and excavating. Gary enjoyed playing Santa for...

Orwell Twp. – Barbara Jean (Kelly) Drazba, age 89, of Orwell, Ohio, passed away July 16, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Barbara was born November 29, 1930, in Ashtabula, Ohio, the daughter of the late Gordon and Goldie Bisbee. She was adopted by the late Bert and Luella Kelly very early in her life. Barbara married her “Hey Boy” Henry (Hank) Drazba on Valentine’s Day 1948. They built their life in Orwell and shared 67 years of marriage and three...

Kermit Earl Freed, age 88, of Rome, Ohio went to be with the Lord July 10, 2020.  He was born on November 10, 1931 in Freed, WV the son of Lum and Dosha (Collins) Freed. He was a loving father of David (the late Kathy) Freed and Elizabeth (Scott) Wolf; and the late Carolyn (Dan) Doolan, and Kevin Freed. Cherished Pappaw (grandfather) to Stymie (Robin) Doolan, Matthew (Joanna) Doolan, Kaylah (Jeff) Stroup, Craig (Mandy) Freed, Jessica Freed, Nathan Wolf, Leah Wolf, Zachary Wolf;...

Colebrook Twp.  - Thomas Leo Whitely, age 94, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020 at his residence. He was born on December 2, 1925 in Cleveland the son of Leo Thomas and Irene Agatha (Berry) Whitely. Thomas married Andrea (Beauvais) Whitely on January 29, 1979. He was a Railroad Engineer for New York Central and member of St. Mary Church. He was a WWII Veteran serving in the U.S. Navy. Thomas is survived by his wife Andrea (Beauvais) Whitely, daughters Karen Ellsworth of Colebrook...