David R. Arotin age 66 of Chardon died Sept. 3, 2013 at Tri-point Medical Center. Born May 12, 1947 in Spangler, PA to Francis and Phyllis (nee:Thornton) Arotin, he had been a longtime area resident. David graduated from Chardon High School Class of ’65 before serving in the US Army. He then worked at Chardon Rubber, retiring in 2009. David is survived by his wife Dee(nee:Downs) of Chardon; brothers Francis E. (Francie) of Chardon, William (Linda) of Chardon and Dennis (Heather) of Newbury; many nieces and nephews; sister-in-laws Carolyn Sizemore of Burton and Susan Merrill of Sarasota, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents. FUNERALSVC: 8pm Friday Sept. 6, 2013 at the Burr Funeral Home, 116 South ST. (On Rt. 44, 500’ south of Rt. 6/Chardon Square) Chardon, OH. VISITATION: Friday from 2-4 and 6-8pm at the funeral home. BURIAL:10am Saturday Sept 7, 2013 at Chardon Municipal Cemetery on Park Ave in Chardon. Donations suggested to the Holden Arboretum 9550 Sperry Rd. Kirtland, OH 44094.