Portage County obituaries for Nov. 8-10

Anita Rosealba Klimazewski

Anita Rosealba Klimazewski (nee Mautone) age 88 passed away Friday, September 6, 2024 at her home in Aurora, Ohio surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of Edward C. Klimaszewski, loving mother of Anastasia “Stacy” Klimaszewski-Roussel, Dona Italiano and Eddie Scarsellato, cherished grandmother of Frank A. and Anthony J. Italiano and Ross Scarsellato, dear sister of Alfred Mautone and Jeannette Murphy, daughter of the late Edmondo and Lucia Mautone.

Anita was the CEO of Healthwise Weight Loss Centers for 33 years, with locations in Lorain, Elyria, and Sandusky Ohio. As a counselor and dietician she had a passion for motivating others to actualize their best selves, and was instrumental in helping many of her clients not only lose weight but regain their health, thereby restoring their confidence and well being. Known for her warmth, geniality, vivacity, and insightful wisdom she made a lasting impression on all who met her. She was creative and artistic, as evidenced by the beautiful home she designed and kept. Other hobbies she enjoyed were sewing, bowling, playing the piano, and being a fantastic cook. Most of all she loved to dance, all types, but especially regaled the days of the many Lindy hop dances she attended in her youth.

In lieu of flowers the family wishes memorials be made in her name to the Dementia Society of America, https://www.dementiasociety.org/

The family will receive friends from 11am on Saturday November 16th at Johnson-Romito Funeral Home 19 East Main Street (On the square) Hudson, Ohio followed by a memorial service at noon. www.johnsonromito.com

George William Snider

George William Snider, Age 73, of Aurora, Ohio passed away, Tuesday November 5, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Katharine (nee Schreck); dear father of Lauren Snider and Douglas (Sara) Snider; loving grandfather of Celia and Winny Snider; dearest brother of Jeffrey Snider and Stephanie Callister. George was a beloved Teacher and Coach at the Aurora City Schools. In lieu of flowers or gifts the family wishes memorials be made to the Moebius Nature Center P.O. Box 595 Aurora, OH 44202 www.mymnc.org or the Humane Society of Summit County 7996 Darrow Rd, Twinsburg, OH 44087. The family will receive friends Thursday, November 21, 2024 from 3-7 PM at Johnson-Romito Funeral Home 99 W. Aurora Road (Rt. 81 1 mile west of Rt. 8) Northfield Center, Ohio. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:30 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church 342 S. Chillicothe Road Aurora Ohio. See full Obit at www.johnsonromito.com

Thomas A. Schrader

Thomas A. Schrader, age 73 of Charlestown, passed away Friday, November 8, 2024.

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Charlotte A. Harper

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charlotte Harper, devoted wife, beloved mother of three daughters, grandmother to nine, great grandmother to six, and dedicated secretary at Hiram College.

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Joseph C. Salamon, Jr.

Joseph C. Salamon, Jr., 73, of Ravenna, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at UH Portage Medical Center, after a courageous battle with multiple cancers.

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Michael K. Wilkinson

Michael Keith Wilkinson, 62, of Garrettsville, OH, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024. He was born January 18, 1962, in Youngstown, OH, to the late Bert Harold and Rose Marie (nee Toth) Wilkinson, Sr.

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