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 two year old Portuguese Water Dog, is now a Therapy Dog at DeJohn Funeral Homes. Now that he has received his training, Gio will provide support to families at the funeral home and in the community. In difficult times, we can all appreciate unconditional affection. As a certified Therapy Dog, Gio provides comfort and emotional support to families during their grief journey. He loves to help and give support to adults and children when attending funeral services or visiting nursing 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

As a new Funeral Director Apprentice at DeJohn Funeral Homes, Joe Carrier brings families a fresh perspective as they plan a unique and special memorial service for their loved ones. Joe is able to connect to families through his foundations of faith which led him to his career. "As a practicing Catholic, I see funerals as a very important step in a person's life and once I became a part of the process, I have loved every minute." Growing up in Youngstown, Joe's strong connection with Continue reading

DeJohn-Flynn-Mylott Funeral Homes & Lake View Cemetery - both celebrating 150th anniversaries- are hosting a special evening of Cleveland history with local historian and storyteller, Dan Ruminski and Lake View President/CEO, Kathy Goss on Thursday, October 17 from 6-9PM at the DeJohn Funeral Homes & Celebrations Center, 12811 Chillicothe Road in Chesterland. “We are looking forward to Dan and Kathy entertaining us with their rich history of our community. Dan’s insight on what was Continue reading

Everyone in the community is welcome to attend. This outdoor, ecumenical service held on the DeJohn Funeral Homes campus is Free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome to bring their cherished pet for a blessing and/or photos or token of your deceased pet to be used in the memorial service. Private blessings are available upon request. “Our annual pet blessing and memorial service gives everyone in our community a chance to honor their faithful companion. Pet parents can bring their pet Continue reading

Join us as we listen to panelists from NAMI Geauga County, New Directions, the Veterans Administration and personal stories from those with lived experience. Continue reading

We are pleased to announce the eight 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 2019. Scholarships were awarded to Garrett Wineberg of West Geauga High School (attending Lakeland Community College, Surgical Technology); Jenna Perry of Brush (attending Florida Southern College, Nursing); Lilly Kelemen of Kirtland High School (attending Northwestern University, Neuroscience Continue reading