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Rodger Allan Kingsmill

Rodger Allan Kingsmill, 92, of Chardon and formerly of Walton Hills, passed away on April 13, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Dorothy for nearly 73 years, a loving father, grandfather of seven, and great-grandfather of six. Rodger worked as a mail carrier in Maple Heights for 35 years and enjoyed spending time in his yard on his John Deere tractor. A visitation will be held on April 21, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial on April 22, with the family suggesting donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Shriners Hospitals for Children in lieu of flowers.

Elizabeth Huszti

Elizabeth Huszti (née Ragany), aged 81, of Chardon, has passed away. She was preceded in death by her husband Michael, her parents John and Elizabeth Ragany, and three of her sisters, Helen, Margaret, and Eleanor. Elizabeth is survived by her sister Mary Jane Molnar, as well as nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at St. John Byzantine Catholic Church in Solon on April 21, with burial at Knollwood Cemetery, and the family has requested donations to The Hungarian Cultural Center in lieu of flowers.

Loretta Lorz Bender

Loretta Lorz Bender, 88, of Chardon, OH, passed away after nearly 65 years of marriage to her late husband Ray. A Cleveland native and graduate of Allegheny College, Loretta had a lifelong passion for music, performing with her high school choir across Europe and later with Sweet Adelines International. She worked as a teacher in Detroit and later managed Happy's Nursery School in Chardon, while raising her two children, Lynn and Michael. Beyond her love of singing, Loretta enjoyed swimming, reading, gardening, birdwatching, supporting her grandchildren, and spending time with family and friends at Point Chautauqua, NY, where a celebration of her life will be held this summer.

Janet Louise North

Janet Louise Linehan North, born on August 1, 1930, in Cleveland, Ohio, passed away of natural causes at age 94 on April 7, 2025. After graduating from Kent State University, she taught elementary school for 16 years in the Kenston School System and married John L. North in 1951, with whom she raised three children. She is survived by her children, four grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. Following retirement, Janet and John moved to Sun City West, Arizona, where she enjoyed various activities including cruising, tap dancing, and horseback riding.