1948
2023
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Bob Luebkeman
May 16, 2025
Met John in 1973. His mother lived on the end of the street that I lived on. We became instant friends and this endured for years. Unfortunately time tends to slip away and friendships, although very strong, become acquaintances. I lost track of this friend due to life changes. I was floored today upon the discovery of his passing. We saw and did a lot over the years and I will cherish his friendship for the rest of my life. To Jane I give my condolences.
susan joffe
October 25, 2024
Miss John and his great laugh.
A former patient
July 18, 2024
Dr John was one of a kind! . He diagnosed and treated my TMD while other Drs just scratched their heads. I will be forever grateful for the care I received by him and his caring Staff. He will be deeply missed.
May he Rest In Peace.
Joan Philpot
May 25, 2024
I just found out about Dr. John´s passing. I was one of his patients from his early years with Dr Saidel until not very many years ago. He was always interested in how I was doing and always had a joke for me. He was a great dentist. He and Cheryl made you feel like family. You will be truly missed.
Jean Duemling
January 25, 2024
So sorry Jane. Cling to your memories. May God comfort you and your family. Love, Cousin Jean Duemling
Catherine (Cathy) Cook
January 23, 2024
Just saw John's obituary. A sad day and a great loss to the community and to his family, many friends, and patients. I will always remember him fondly. He and his staff helped me through TMJ issues and was always a pleasure to speak with him. We shared a love of politics and classic cars during appointments.
Heidi
January 19, 2024
I just found out about your passing and I am devastated. You are the reason my daughter has had a chance at a pain free life. Your kindness and compassion was a gift you shared with so many of us in pain with little to no hope
Linda Hughes
January 14, 2024
I am so sad to hear this. I am an extremely grateful former patient of Dr. John Mitakides. He changed my life-saving me from debilitating head, neck, and jaw pain resulting from severe TMJ. He was brilliant, kind, compassionate, funny, and generous. He taught my husband a few tricks to spare me frequent 75 mile trips to "fix my neck." He was a prince and I am eternally grateful for his contribution to my life. Sending my heartfelt sympathy to the family.
Arthur Gardikes, MD
November 25, 2023
Sadly upon learning of John´s passing, a surge of memories has come to mind. I am reminded how kind, gentlemanly, patient and generous fellow he was. There are many praises that can be recited. They still wouldn´t completely describe him.
My condolences to his endearing family.
or Memory Eternal
DrSimi Silver
November 15, 2023
Dr Mitakides was a leader in his field and I am grateful for his passion and dedication to TMJ and Ehlers Danlos. I have learned so much from his work to help my patients as a dentist and also to help myself as I have EDS. Thank you
Lorraine Barclay Nordlinger
November 12, 2023
Please know that we are so very sorry for your loss and are holding the Mitakides Family in our hearts and prayers.
With our deepest condolences,
Gary, Lorraine, Sarah and Chip Nordlinger
Tunes. (Teresa Tracy)
October 30, 2023
Rest gently, Dr. John. We are all better for having worked with you so many years ago. From the bus rides to the Reds games, the office in Cleveland, and celebrating all the birthdays my memories of the office on Valley Street include you. Thanks for enriching our lives.
Dianne Brawley
October 29, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Gloria Duemling
October 29, 2023
My heartfelt love and condolences for Jane and family. Prayers of comfort for you all. Look to our Lord. He is watching over you.
Love,
Cousin Gloria Jean Colema Duemling
Wanda Dillard Odum
October 29, 2023
Jane I am so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. I did not know him but from reading his obituary, he was a wonderful man who will be missed by many.
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