John passed away December 29, 2013. He has been a Hospice patient for some time and recently returned home after a hospital stay. He and Bonnie were married 49 years on Dec. 26. Burial is at the Rittman Veterans cemetery.  We'll provide more information as we receive it.  

JOHN P. TWITCHELL, 71, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2013. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Bonnie; his children Robert (Katherine), Kathryn (Andy), and Nora (Gavin); grandchildren Natalie, Sean, Ryan, Audrey, Madeline, Bridget, and Megan; and his brother, James. He was predeceased by his parents Ruth and Lawrence. Memorial service will be held at Bay Presbyterian Church, 25415 Lake Road, Bay Village on Saturday, January 4 at 11:30 a.m. Private burial Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman, Ohio. The family is grateful to Holy Family Home and Hospice of the Western Reserve for their compassionate care of John during his illness. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution are asked to consider Holy Family Home, 6707 State Road, Parma 44134 or Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland 44110.