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Karlton Dardio Obituary
CLEVELAND — Karlton Lee Krendl Dardio passed away on June 12 after a nine month battle with cancer. He was born March 15, 1989, the son of Dan Dardio & Karri Krendl. On April 23, 2016 he married Wenzhu Sun, and they resided in Cleveland, OH.
Karlton is a 2007 graduate of Spencerville High School, and a 2011 graduate of Eastern Michigan University where he studied philosophy and creative writing. He was employed as a software support analyst with Mistras Group in the Cleveland area.
Karlton is survived by his wife, Wenzhu; siblings Mary Caroline, Leigh, and Christopher; his parents, Dan and Karri; his in-laws, Yan Sun and Ling Wen; his grandparents, Larry and Carmen Dardio; and his extended family of aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Karlton was a wonderful young man who was loved by everyone around him. He enjoyed music, played the guitar, and was a terrific singer. He was an avid reader and a prolific thinker and writer.
No services are planned at this time. Donations in his name may be made to the Armstrong Air and Space Museum, which he greatly enjoyed visiting, to the Humane Society, or to the charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Karlton Dardio
Susan Titus
June 29, 2018
To Karri, Dan, and Family,
Cindy kept me in the loop on Karlton's health and loss thereof, as well as his graceful and wise ways of coping, and all the loving support he received from his wife and family. I followed the developments first with hope then with admiration and sadness. From afar, I send you my condolences and heartfelt wishes for healing yourselves.
Emily Klosterman
June 21, 2018
Dan, Karri, and the Dardio Family:
Chad, Keegan, and I are so sorry for your loss. Karlton was a joy in class when I taught him in high school, and I will always remember his wit and wisdom. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Emily Klosterman
June 19, 2018
Our sympathy to the entire family. We are so sorry for your loss of your son Karlton.
Jeff & Nancy Lee
Jordon & Angel Lee
Angie(Lindemuth,Roger,Vanessa,& Chance Overy
June 18, 2018
Karri, Dan and family we are so very sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time. Warm Regards, Scott and Mindy Myers
your neighbor
June 18, 2018
to the Dardio'sfamily: withsympathy- through God's Love and divine understanding, I pray that He grant you the kind of comfort that He alone can give. Happy are those who mourn, since they will be comforted. (Matthew 5:4). May the love of those around you and the love of God, help you through the days ahead .
June 18, 2018
Our sympathy goes beyond words, but from the bottom of our hearts...we are so sorry. Jerry & Lois Bertram
June 17, 2018
Karri, Dan and family, you have our deepest sympathy. We are so sorry for your loss.
Ken and Linda Kantner
Diane Litsey
June 16, 2018
My sympathy to the entire family.
aleesha Washburn
June 16, 2018
I remember seeing him in the halls of High School with a smile..
I'm so sorry Mr.Dardio and the rest of the family
Diana Hitchcock
June 15, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss.
Bill and Lois Stober
June 15, 2018
Karri and Family: You have our deepest, heartfelt sympathy, may the love of your family sustain your during this difficult time.
June 15, 2018
So sorry for your loss may God
bless your family and hold them in his arms Melissa Jennison
Elaine Metzger
June 15, 2018
Karri and Family, My sincerest thoughts of sympathy. Keeping you all in my prayers at this most difficult time.
June 15, 2018
So very sorry for your loss of Karlton, I recall that he was born a month before my son, therefore, Dr Krendl couldn't deliver my son, Evan. Praying for you all.
June 15, 2018
Our condolences from Kentucky. George and Jan Schiffer
June 15, 2018
So sorry for your loss. words cannot express my sympathy. -Joy Wrasman
Don Wiechart
June 14, 2018
So sorry for your loss.
Neighbor.
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