We are pleased to announce the nine local students we have awarded with our Ross Sr. & Carmella DeJohn Memorial Scholarship. Each student will receive  $750 for his or her college tuition or books in 2021. Scholarships were awarded to Johnathan Gaudio of Mayfield High School (planning to study Chemical Engineering); Olivia Hamilton of Charles F. Brush High School (planning to study Early Elementary Education); Thomas Green of Kirtland High School (planning to study Education); Connor Walsh Continue reading

Andrea was born in Berea, Ohio and was raised in Mentor, Ohio after spending the first years of her childhood in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She received her Associates degree at Lakeland Community College, with a focus on Travel and Tourism. Her intuitive nature inspired her as she worked to earn her Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management from Kent State University, and it continues to inspire and gift her the ability to be there for families during their worst times today. Andrea joined the Continue reading

Pre-Need Specialist & Family Service Advisor Wendy was born in Southern California and was raised in Kent Ohio. Wendy entered into the role of Pre-Need Specialist with a host of knowledge and understanding of insurance through various life and health insurance classes. She joined the DeJohn family in 2021 and has been passionate about helping people understand the importance of planning. Having lost her husband in 2018, Wendy has a special appreciation for pre-need and hopes to help Continue reading

Patty is a natural “helper” and caregiver which led her to joining DeJohn Funeral Homes as a Bereavement Specialist. While she admires the passion that her husband, Ross DeJohn Jr., has for funeral service, she wanted to be there for people after the funeral had ended. Her spiritually is core to her being and what she values in this life. "When we bought the funeral home I never wanted to be a Funeral Director but I learned the business by watching the directors and helping out in many areas. Continue reading

GIO, a five-month old Portuguese Water Dog, he is currently growing and training to join the Therapy Dog program at DeJohn Funeral Homes. After he receives his certification, Gio will join Therapy Dog Coco in providing support to families at the funeral home and in the community. In difficult times, we can all appreciate unconditional affection. As certified Therapy Dogs, Coco and Gio provide comfort and emotional support to families during their grief journey. They love to help and give Continue reading

Proud to welcome Giovanni "GIO" into our DeJohn family and staff! He's a 6 month old Portuguese Water Dog currently growing and training to join our Therapy Dog program in the funeral home. Keep following us to see progress on his training and watch how much he grows... Continue reading