RICHARD F. SLEITH age 81 of Chester Twp. died February 20, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Janette (nee Baxter); loving father of Sharon A. (Kevin) Watt, Sandra E. (Nestor) Papageorge; devoted grandfather of Kevin (Mary Joy) Watt Jr., Nicole (Mark) Willinger, Nicholas Papageorge, Sean Watt and Sophia Papageorge and great grandfather of Brianna Watt, Brooklyn Hansen and Hendrix Willinger; loving brother of Harry (Deceased) (Carol) Sleith and brother-in-law of George G. (Joan) Baxter and dear uncle of Lisa Sleith, Mark Sleith, George Baxter Jr. and Angela Baxter. Friends may call at GATTOZZI AND SON FUNERAL HOME, 12524 CHILLICOTHE RD. (RT. 306, NORTH OF MAYFIELD RD.) CHESTERLAND, OH 44026 ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2018, 1-3 P.M. AND CONCLUDE WITH A SERVICE OF CELEBRATION AT 3 P.M. Private family interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Geauga Humane Society Rescue Village, 15463 Chillicothe Rd., Novelty, OH 44072.