Donald L. Roberts

Donald L. Roberts, age 89, of East Claridon, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026. Born on January 12, 1937, in Painesville, Ohio, to Rodney Proctor and Evelyn Lucille (nee: Lee) Roberts. He was a lifelong area resident. Don graduated from Chardon High School in 1955.

He proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1956 to 1962. He was a dedicated employee of Lubrizol Wickliffe for 38 years and the Founder of the Retirees' Breakfast Club.

Don's many pastimes included fishing trips in Canada, canoeing, bird watching (his favorites were bluebirds and purple martins), gardening, and his Siamese cats. He also enjoyed golf and playing cards.

He is survived by his loving daughters, Kelli (Bill) Leonetti of E. Claridon and Terri (Dave) Combs of Chardon; grandchildren, Nicole (Jon) Koch, Danielle (Joe) DeCaro, Dana (Dan) O'Reilly, Amanda (fiancé Chase) Mitri; and great-grandchildren, Gabriella, Mackenzie, Ethan, Jeremiah, Lucas, Joey, Julian, Reagan, Brady, and Emma. He also leaves his brother, Bill Roberts of Jefferson, Ohio; brother-in-law, Lou (Myrna) Sheehe of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Dick VanDevander of Chardon, Ohio.

Don is preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Barb, of 60 years; sister, Kathy VanDevander; and sister-in-law, Helen Roberts.

Visitation for friends and family will be from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 23, 2026. The Memorial Service will follow at 4:00 p.m. at the Burr Funeral Home, 116 South Street, Chardon, Ohio 44024.

Arrangements are entrusted to The Original Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.burrservice.com.