OBITUARIES

A Remembrance of Loved Ones

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Karl H. DeLong

May 28, 1951 - July 9, 2023

Karl “Monk” DeLong, 72, of Mentor peacefully went to be with the Lord Sunday, July 9th, 2023, at his residence. Born in McMinnville, Tennessee. Karl graduated from Mentor High School and was drafted into the army following graduation where he spent the next two years. After the Army Karl worked at Lordstown General Motors where he retired after 32 years of employment. He spent his retirement years owning a tractor store, hauling Amish. He then spent the next 14 years carrying on his brother’s legacy by running DeLong’s Topsoil and Mulch in Mentor, Ohio.

Karl is survived by his children Karla (Michael) Burnett, Shane (Tammy) DeLong, Jamie (Carla) DeLong, Shelly DeLong, Wendy (Herb) Wilfong, Bonnie (Dan) Laurenzi, Duane (Renee) Wilfong, John (Samantha) Wilfong. His siblings Harold “Dawson” (Marie) DeLong, Margaret (Buddy) Ellis, Kelly DeLong, Jannie Baxter, Rachel Gregory, and Janet (Paul) DeLong. As well as 24 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Karl is proceeded in death by his parents James and Freda DeLong, brother Grady DeLong, sister Joanne DeLong and the love of his life Janet Earle-DeLong.

Karl loved going to the casino, playing poker, shooting pool, and going fishing. He could fix anything and was a jack of all trades. He was the wisest man we knew. Karl radiated happiness and love. He made everyone he came in contact with feel peace and joy. The most important thing to him was family, his children/grandchildren were his world as he was to them. Karl helped everyone he could and was the rock of our family. As he would say, “Life is good”. He will always be our hero.

There will be a celebration of life Friday, July 14th, at 4:00 p.m. at his residence for immediate family and friends.

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Karl J. Toth

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November 22, 1939 - March 24, 2018

Karl John Toth, age 78, passed away peacefully in his home on March 24, 2018.  He was born November 22, 1939.  Beloved husband of Antoinette Toth for 55 years.  Survivors are daughter Michelle Toth, son John (Shirley) Toth, grandson Zachary Toth, sister-in-law's Kathy Boldisar, Mary Alyce (Dan) Dawson, brother-in-law Joe (Phyllis) Lazar.  Karl retired from his own company KT Maintenance in 2010.  Karl enjoyed spending time with his family, race cars, RV traveling, shooting guns, and his dogs.  Karl served many years on Newbury and Russell Fire Departments as a volunteer firefighter and EMT.  Karl was preceded in death by his loving sons Keith Toth and Billy Toth, parents Zolton and Olga Toth, sister Mary Ann Vizy and brother Coleman Toth. 

A celebration of Karl's life will be announced at a later date

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Karl F. Brewster

March 21, 1960 - February 23, 2018

Karl F. Brewster, 57, of Perry, passed away unexpectedly on February 23, 2018. Karl was born March 21, 1960 in Madison, Ohio, the son of Frank and Dorothy Brewster. Karl is survived by his mother, Dorothy Brewster; daughter, Kayla Brewster; brothers, Charles Brewster, Norm Brewster, and Richard Brewster. Karl was preceded in death by his father, Frank Brewster.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Cornerstone Friends Church, 2300 Hubbard Rd., Madison. Burial will be in Perry Cemetery. 

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