Laverne Santore Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Laverne Santore (Chardon, Ohio), who passed away on February 1, 2026, at the age of 75, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Laverne Santore to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Elsie Whitley and Hearthal Whitley; and her siblings, Bitsy Belor, Ruby Lyles and Eddy Whitley.
She is survived by: her husband Gary J. Santore Sr.; her children, Rick Ceculski (Jo), Cheryl Long (John), Denise Billock (Joel), Gary Santore Jr. (Jenny) and Lindsay Tomlinson (Ryan); her grandchildren, Kara (Adam), Ryan (Morgan), Issy, Brina, Robby, Abby, Ben, Ransom, Alden and Lydia; her great grandchildren, Nathan, Brooke and Margot; and her siblings, Pat Blakely (Doc), Jean Vrana and Wayne Whitley.
In lieu of flowers please consider donating to Hospice of the Western Reserve (https://www.hospicewr.org) to honor Laverne's spirit of generosity and care for others.
