Warren – Bruce Vergil Burwell, 83, formerly of Middlefield passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024 at his home in Warren.

Bruce was born on June 4, 1940 in Chardon, OH, a son of Vaughn and Larae Hilda (Miller) Burwell.

Bruce grew up in Chardon, graduating from the Chardon School District. He went on to work as a printer for the local newspaper, The Weekly Mail, for 42 years.

Bruce loved antiques, collecting antique bottles, going to flea markets, fishing, bike riding, and mostly being with family. He will be deeply missed by those closest to him.

Bruce will always be remembered by his sons, Kip Alan (Amy) Burwell of Warren and Jeffrey Michael (Kate) Burwell of Arizona; seven grandchildren; four great grandchildren; ex-wife,  Betty (Dran) Reider, to whom Bruce was married over 20 years and with whom Bruce remained close; siblings, Lee Ann Lape of Mentor, Butch (Connie) Burwell of Painesville, Chris (Pam) Burwell of Florida, and Cathy (Charles) Freeman of Illinois and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Besides his parents, Bruce was preceded in death by his step mother, Bonnie (Warner) Burwell; son, Scott lee Burwell and sister, Debbie Burwell.

There will be services for Bruce at a later date with an inurnment at Chardon Municipal Cemetery.

Local Arrangements are entrusted to the Peter Rossi & Son Memorial Chapel of Warren.