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OBITUARIES

EDWARD MARTIN "EDDIE" RUTLEDGE

Eddie Rutledge passed away on May 10, 2026, three years after a diagnosis of incurable cancer. He leaves his beloved family members: teenage children, Rex and Ivy, wife, Alexandra, sister, Teri Mae, and mother, Polly. Eddie was preceded in death by his father, Bob.

Eddie grew up in Peninsula, with his parents Bob and Polly, sister, Teri Mae, and a variety of pets. Eddie graduated from Woodridge High School in 1992 and excelled in everything he touched. He participated in track, cross country and wrestling for all four years. He was a member of the all-Portage County League cross country team in 1990 and 1991. He was a member of the band for four years where he excelled in playing the trumpet. Eddie was a member of the National Honor Society. Among the many awards he received in his senior year Eddie was a National Merit Finalist, and received the Academic Award of Merit. He earned the Ohio High School Athletic Association Academic Award, the Presidential Academic Fitness Award, the Navy Honors Certificate, the U.S. Marine Corp Semper Fidelis award and the Doug Fazzino Memorial Award.

Eddie continued his education after Woodridge and graduated from NC State and Carnegie Mellon.

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KARL DEAN STUART

Karl Dean Stuart a resident of Boston Township passed away quietly at the age of 91 on July 13, 2026. Karl (who wished to be called Dean) was born in the quaint town of Spencer, Ohio on Nov. 14, 1934. He was active in sports while he attended Collinwood High School, class of 1953.

Dean was proud to serve as a Marine PFC in 1955 where he worked on radar equipment as an engineer.

He married his high school sweetheart, Carol Jo Newman. After his service in the Marines, he was employed at Metal Halide International as a senior engineer where he travelled to Korea and Germany on special projects. From there, he was employed at GE Corporation as an electrical engineer on the team that developed a high-powered submarine light bulb used to explore the Titanic.

Dean and his late wife Carol Jo did not have any children of their own but led a full life raising giant schnauzers and attending dog shows. Dean hosted family gatherings, known as "The Stuart Clump," where he enjoyed making fresh beignets.

Services will be at a later date. For information, please contact his nephew, Nick Pykus at npykus@gmail.com.

Dean often recited his favorite poem by Sandy Spurlock.

"Remember Me"
Do not remember me with sadness.
Do not remember me with tears.
Remember all the laughter
We shared throughout the years.
Now that I am content
That my life it was worthwhile
Knowing I passed along the way
A very happy smile.
When you are all alone
And I may cross your mind
Know that I walk in your footsteps
Half a step behind.
Please do not be unhappy
Because I am out of sight.
Remember I am always with you
Each morning. Noon. And night.

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ROGER R. EVERETT

Roger R. Everett passed away July 16, 2026. At the age of 86. He is survived by his wife of 38 years to Donna L. (nee Vandine); father to the late Erik Mitchell and the late Christine Mitchell; stepfather to Valerie Cook (Josh), and the late Brian Swisher; grandfather to Dustin Mitchell (Kristine), Elizabeth Spearance (Rusty), Tyler Rinehart, Levi Swisher (Adelina); great grandfather to Amarya, Indie, Elijah, Emma, Hailey, Victoria, and the late Peyton. Roger was born November 7, 1960, in Cleveland to his parents the late Clyde and Gladys Everett. In 1940, Roger graduated from Boston High School in Peninsula and started a band that same year with Bill Sobecky called "The Panicks". They played in local venues including the Boston Ski Lodge. In later years, he formed a band called "The Band G" with Ted Glowacki, playing in various venues. Roger was known as an outstanding drummer, woodworker, and was a jack of all trades. He was also known as an electronic wizard. In his earlier years, he managed several Radio Shacks in the area and in Florida. Life then took him to work for Kmart in Macedonia where he was assistant manager until his retirement.