Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center | Mentor, OH

08/20/2026

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08/20/2026

Darlene (Pawloski) Schroll, 83, of Mentor, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 8, 1942, in Lemont, IL.

Darlene was a retired purchasing agent for SMS.

She was an active member of several organizations during her life,...

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08/18/2026

✨ A fresh new look. The same care you’ve always known.

We’re excited to share the new Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center website—designed to make it easier for families to find the information, resources and support they need, whenever they need it.

Our new site makes it simple to:
🌿 View current obituaries and service information
💐 Send flowers directly to a family from the obituary page
🕊️ Learn about funeral, cremation and pre-planning options
❤️ Access helpful grief and planning resources
📱 Find what you need quickly from any device

While our website may look new, what matters most hasn’t changed: our commitment to serving families with compassion, personal attention and exceptional care.

Take a look around—we’d love for you to explore what’s new.

Visit www.brunners.com.

08/17/2026

Nathan Gunnoe, 52, of Chardon Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on August 13, 2026.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gary and Sharon Gunnoe; and his brother, Paul Gunnoe.

He is watching over his beloved family including his wife, Katie Gunnoe; son, Logan Gunnoe; siblings, Matthe...

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08/17/2026

Douglas Michael “Mac” Mackar, 49, of New Orleans, LA, formerly of Yelm, WA and Mentor, died at his home on Saturday, August 1, 2026, after a brief illness. The son of Tom and the late Bonnie (Campbell) Mackar, he was born on October 6, 1976, in Euclid. He was a 1994 graduate of Mentor High School, w...

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08/17/2026

🤔 MYTH OR FACT?
“I’m too young to pre-plan my funeral.”

MYTH. Pre-planning isn’t about reaching a certain age. It’s about making things a little easier for the people you love.

Making your wishes known ahead of time can give your family something incredibly valuable when they need it most: clarity.

It allows you to make personal choices for yourself, helps your family avoid having to guess what you would have wanted, and gives everyone the opportunity to understand options and costs before decisions need to be made.

Most importantly, pre-planning doesn’t have to mean making every decision today. Sometimes it simply means starting the conversation.

We’re here to answer questions, explain your options and help you plan at the pace that feels right for you and your family.

When you’re ready, we’re here.
Call us: 440-255-3401.

08/15/2026

Thomas H. Olson Sr., 88, of Mentor, Ohio passed away on Friday, August 14, 2026, at Reserve Care Hospice in Cleveland. He was born on July 17, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan to the late Arthur and Emma Olson.

Tom shared a long and beautiful marriage with his beloved wife, Mary Ann. Together, the...

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08/13/2026

Katherine Fagan (nee: Price), 96, of Mentor, passed away August 11, 2026 at Danbury Senior Living. She was born May 8, 1930 in Akron, to the late James and Eleanor Price.

Katherine loved spending time with her grandchildren, playing bridge, boating, and snacking on her not-so-secret stash of...

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08/11/2026

Matt Tuttle, 54, of Concord Twp., passed away August 9, 2026 at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus. He was born March 22, 1972 in Athens, Ohio.

Matt was a graduate of Mentor High School and a lifelong Lake County resident. He was an avid gardener, and that passion was evident in his beautiful flow...

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08/11/2026

Edward “Ed” Root, beloved husband, father, and Papa, passed away on August 9, 2026, following an unexpected health event. He was 74 years old.
Ed was born on March 26, 1952, to Melvin and Clare Root in Erie, Pennsylvania. After completing his undergraduate education at Penn State University, Ed re...

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