James N. Sutherin

James N Sutherin age 97, passed away on November 12, 2021.

His friends will recall him as a man who lived his beliefs treating all others with integrity and respect.  He lived by addition, avoiding negativity and complaints.  His wife of 70 years (Dona) and his family were the core of his life.  The majority of his career was as principal of Sutherin-Melling Insurance, a three generation family business.

A WWII Navy vet, a Bedford Hall of Fame inductee, and a Denison University commendation recipient, Jim was deeply involved in his community as Boy Scout leader, church leader, Rotary President, and Bedford Rotary Foundation president.  He was also an outstanding athlete in football, basketball, baseball, and tennis.

His wife, Dona, and son Tom predeceased him.  His son Dan and wife Kristen reside in Chagrin Falls OH and daughter Sharna and wife Pam reside in Gallup New Mexico.  He had five grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.