Isabelle H. Kavaras age 80 of Chardon passed away Oct. 19, 2016 at UH Geauga Regional Hospital. Born March 12, 1936 in Cleveland to Jess and Helen (nee: Antel) Horvath, she had been a longtime area resident. Isabelle Horvath married Allen N. Kavaras on Aug. 15, 1959 at St. Margaret of Hungary in Cleveland; he preceded her in death Dec. 8, 1991. Isabelle spent many hours volunteering at St. Mary in Chardon, being a homeroom mother, working in the office and starting the bereavement program at the church. She enjoyed reading, gardening and needle stich, making needle stich gifts for friends and family. Isabelle enjoyed comedy and loved to laugh; always having a positive outlook on life. Her greatest joy was spending time with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren. Survivors include her daughters Kathleen (Rocky Vance) Kavaras of Chardon and Jeannie (Denny) Jacobs of Jefferson; grandchildren Megan H. M. and Mason R. A. Jacobs of Jefferson; siblings George (Caroline) Horvath of Dover, OH, Marjorie Brewer of Amherst and Barbara Lester of Parma; in-laws Robert Kavaras of Hambden Twp. and Regina Niznik of Madison and many extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Visitation will be from 4 to 7pm on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016 at the Burr Funeral Home, 116 South ST. (On Rt. 44, 500’ south of Rt. 6/Chardon Square) Chardon, OH. A funeral service will be held at 11:30am on Monday, Oct. 24, 2016 at the Church of St. Mary, 401 North Street, Chardon, OH with a private family burial to take place at All Souls Cemetery.