All Obituaries

Charlotte J. Shoff, age 60 of Cleveland passed away Monday January 23, 2023. Arrangements will be announced.

John David Adkins, age 76, of Litchfield, Ohio died peacefully on January 22, 2023. John was born on October 19, 1946, in Logan, WV, to the late William and Rosa Henson Adkins.  Beginning at age 19, John served his country for almost 4 years with the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam conflict, an experience he carried with him his entire life. John is survived by his beloved wife, Sharon H. (nee Dickerson); his three children, David (Rebecca Meehan) Adkins, Scott (Tracie) Adkins, and...

Chief John S. Cutter III, 86, resident of Grafton, passed away Sunday January 15, 2023 in the Ames Family Hospice Center after a long illness. He was a graduate of Elyria High School. He was employed by Ridge Tool for 52years where he met his wife of 61 years, Helen E. Metzger. He retired as Supervisor for the Stock Room and Receiving Department. For 16 years he was a police officer, Lieutenant and then Captain for the Grafton Police Department. Then he joined the Grafton Village Fire...

Bryon J. Vondruska, 72, husband of Carol, father of Chris (Giuseppina), Garrett (Kristy) and Megan Basso (David).  Grandfather of Marissa Taylor (Eric), Aaron (Paige), Kaylee, Kylie, Zachary, Ryan and Arianna.  Brother of George (deceased), Roger (deceased) and Jeff.  Family will receive visitors Friday January 20th from 4-7pm at Duke Funeral Home 1021 Main St. Grafton.  Funeral mass Saturday January 21st 11am at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church 908 Erie St. Grafton with...

Ronald A. Brewster, age 67 of Wakeman passed away in his home on Tuesday December 27, 2022 following a long illness. He was born in Cleveland on January 4, 1955 and was a truck driver that really enjoyed his job. Ronald was a US Army veteran He loved old cars and fishing. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Rebecca ( nee Kennedy ), children Jennifer Ronez and Arthur Brewster. Survivors also include his sisters Pat Dunn, Theresa Morgan and 6 grandchildren who were his pride and joy. There...

Edward Duplaga, 88, of LaGrange, died peacefully at home on Monday, December 26, 2022. He was born December 28, 1933, in Berea and was a lifelong LaGrange resident. After graduating from LaGrange High School in 1951 as class president, he proudly served in The United States Army. Following his service, he met the love of his life, Una Marie (nee: Holley), and was employed at Columbia Gas System for 34 years, retiring in 1988. Active in his community, he was a 44-year member of the LaGrange...

Laura A. Smalley, age 98 of Grafton passed away Saturday December 24, 2022 in the Keystone Pointe Nursing & Rehab Center following a short illness. She was born September 12, 1924 in Gassaway, West Virginia and had  been a Grafton resident the majority of her life.  She was a graduate of Normantown High School and enjoyed reading and spending time with her family. She was a very humble and quiet spirited soul who will be deeply missed. She is survived by her son Charles ( Robin...

Rodney Dale Heard was born December 2, 1949 in Pittsfield, ILL to Ralph and Ethel Heard (both deceased).  He died December 20, 2022 of heart complications at his home in Lorain, OH.  He was 73.  He leaves behind two sisters, Sandy Summers and Sheila Poythress; and a brother, Larry Heard.  He is survived by his spouse of 44 years, Debra J. Heard; as well as his children, Heather J. Fisher, Rodney Devlin Heard and Megan Heard; and grandchild, Alyssa J....

Virgil White, age 97 of Grafton passed away Wednesday December 14, 2022 in the Keystone Pointe Nursing & Rehab Center following a long illness. He was born January 23, 1925 in Dessie, West Virginia and was a long time Grafton resident.. Virgil had a passion for riding horses and growing turnips just to give  them away. He also enjoyed bluegrass shows and being at the produce auction in Homerville with his friends.  He is survived by his children ,Randy White of Grafton...

Sharon K. (Acord) Rennar, age 69 of Elyria passed away Saturday December 10, 2022 following a long illness. She was born in Charleston, West Virginia on June 21, 1953.  Her family moved to the northeast Ohio area when she was 9 years old.  Sharon was a 1971 Midview High School graduate. She enjoyed camping and being outdoors, gardening and spending time with family and friends. Sharon is preceded in death by her husband David Rennar and her parents Eugene and Norma...