All Obituaries

Orwell – Charles F. Vernon, age 92, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023, at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland following an extended illness. He was born on February 12, 1931, in Warren, the only son of the late Thomas and Lena (Long) Vernon. He was a 1949 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School. Chuck worked several jobs in the area, including the Erie Railroad, East Ohio Gas Company, Valley Steel Fabrication, and retired from Precision Rolled Products Inc., Reno...

Leah J. Burlinski, age 98, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 15, 2023, at Ohman Family Living at Blossom in Huntsburg. She was born on August 31, 1925, in Windsor, the daughter of Spencer and Bessie (Beckwith) Stetson. She married Ben Burlinski on November 15, 1952 in Orwell. Leah worked during the second world war in Kent as a riveter on the tail section of aircraft destined for service across Europe during that conflict and afterwards worked at Johnson Rubber in Middlefield as...

New Lyme Twp. – Toni Lynn Blandin, age 70, formally of Williamsfield passed away peacefully in her sleep with her family by her side on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. She was born in Canton, the daughter of Marion and Betty (Zupp) Cronin. Toni enjoyed spending time with her family, online shopping, getting her nails done, watching hummingbirds, and painting. She loved Christmas, carnation flowers, her dogs Taz and Bosco, Pepsi, cheese popcorn and dessert. Toni is survived by...

Orwell – Richard M. Hallstrom, age 83 formally of Mantua, passed away on August 31, 2023 at the Inn at the Pines in Hiram. He was born on June 29, 1940 in Cleveland the son of Howard W. Hallstrom and Freena L. Riley. Richard was married to Shirley (Huff) Hallstrom on March 7, 1959. He retired after 33 years of service as the Police Chief for Russell Township. Richard enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. He is survived by his children Barbara (Larry Hagan) Reeder of...

Orwell – Richard M. Hallstrom, age 83, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at the Inn at the Pines in Hiram. He was born on June 29, 1940 in Cleveland the son of Howard W. and Freena L. (Riley) Hallstrom. A committal service and full obituary will be announced at a later date.

  Hartsgrove Twp. – John J. Kennedy, age 70 passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at UH Geauga Hospital. He was born on October 22, 1952 in Ashtabula the son of Larry and Mary (Whitten) Kennedy. John was a U.S Army veteran and an avid Pittsburgh Steeler fan. He enjoyed dinner out with his friends and was a Harley Davidson enthusiast. John is survived by his children, Michael (Stacy) Kennedy and Lindsey Huntley, sister Cheryl (Chris) Hammon, brothers Jeff (Sue)...

Rome Twp.--- Brady Michael Bogdan, age 17 years, passed away on August 22nd in Cleveland, Ohio. Brady made the remarkable, selfless decision to become an organ donor just last year. With the assistance of multiple medical teams, his body remained strong and he was able to donate all of his organs and tissue.  A Walk of Life was held at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center on August 23 to honor Brady for his courage and empathy for the fellow human race. Brady was born on...

Windsor – Alice “Edna” Shuminski, age 85, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023 at St. Joseph Hospital, Warren. She was born in Williamsfield on April 20, 1938 the daughter of Clyde W. and Alice P. (McPheron) Bush. Edna was married to Edward S. Shuminski Sr. on July 21, 1960. She retired after 30 years of service as Postmaster from the U.S. Postal Service. She was a true pet lover who loved her dogs, horses, parakeets and feeding the wild birds. Edna loved to travel...

Rock Creek - Charlotte Elaine (Crislip) Bowen, age 91 passed away at home Friday, August 11, 2023. Charlotte was born on March 28, 1932 the daughter of Paul and Alice (Pugh) Crislip. She is survived by her brother Paul (Heidi) Crislip, five children; Melodie (Brian) Broda, Louise Bowen, Diane (Conley) Smith, Ginny (John) Gaynor, and Tom (Judy) Bowen. Charlotte had ten grandchildren; Amy, Max, Jana, Jenny, Thomas, Jack, Evan, Drew, Sara and Celia. Six great grandchildren Justin, Abby,...

Rock Creek - Robert (Bob) Kepiro, age 67, passed away July 21, 2023 at his home.  Bob was the son of Eugene Kepiro and Donna Pentek, grandson of Gay and Katherine Kepiro born May 20, 1956.  Bob married his wife Debra (Debbie) Hensley May 23, 1992. Bob loved life, his family, and the farm he was raised on with passion.  This same passion carried over to his job as a structural Ironworker for Local 17 which lasted 45 years until his retirement.    He was proud to...