John P. Greaves

John P. Greaves, age 77, of Chardon passed away after a long courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his family at his home. Born March 17, 1947, in Wheeling, WV to Joseph and Florence (nee: Noel) Greaves and growing up in Adena, Ohio, he had been a longtime Chardon resident. He served in the US Air Force from 1965 to 1969. John then went on to earn his Bachelor’s Degree in Education from The Ohio State University and later his Master’s Degree in Library Science from Kent State University. John worked as an educator for Chardon Local Schools helping to mold so many young minds; teaching at Park and Munson Elementary and as the Chardon Middle School librarian for more than 30 years. After his retirement from Chardon Local Schools, John worked at LGCA for several years and at Ronald J. Hamilton Accountant office during tax season. Throughout his education career, John also worked at the former Framefinders on Chardon Square.
He was a very active member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Chardon, helping with the wedding planning committee, the Lenten fish fry, and Parish Festivals. John was generous with his time as a volunteer with many activities in the local community including: “The Voice” of the Chardon Arts Festival, Geauga County Library Foundation, the Genealogy Department at the Chardon Library, and The Great Geauga County Fair. John was the family genealogist, a passionate Anglophile, an avid reader, and enjoyed many art forms including scrapbooking, calligraphy, cross stitch, ceramics, tole painting, and making a poster anytime the need arose.
Survivors include his loving wife of 48 years Bernie (nee: Mudzyn) of Chardon; daughters Molly (Mike) Douglass of Munson, Sara Greaves of Cuyahoga Falls & Rachel “Rae” (Bill) Greaves-Dyer of Chardon; grandchildren Mason & Mack Douglass, & Liam Dyer; great-granddaughter Delilah Ruth; brothers Richard Greaves of Kirtland & Alf (Nancy) Greaves of Adena, OH, many nieces, nephews, & cousins, and favorite grand-dog Bambi. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Joe Greaves & Peggy Gullo.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at St. Mary Catholic Church 401 North Street, Chardon, OH with burial to follow at Chardon Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 PM on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at the Potti & Marc F. Burr Funeral Homes of Chardon (within the DeJohn Funeral Home, formerly Ritondaro) 126 South Street, Chardon, OH. Services entrusted to the Potti & Marc F. Burr Funeral Homes of Madison, Chardon, Painesville & Fairport Harbor. Donations suggested to Hospice of the Western Reserve, Geauga County Public Library Foundation or St. Mary Church in Chardon. Obituary, online condolences, and memorial gifts available at www.marcfburrfuneralhome.com .