Margaret Jean (Jewett) Hommel

Margaret Jean (Jewett) Hommel, age 100 of Kirtland, passed away peacefully at her home on December 17, 2025. She was born in Painesville, Ohio to the late Orrin & Myra (Lusk) Jewett on January 6, 1925. She graduated from Harvey High School, Painesville and Dyke Business College, Cleveland. Her early employment was as a Secretary at Educational Supply Co. She married and moved to Kirtland in 1952 and remained a resident for 73 years. Her vocation was a Musician. She studied voice with Laurence Jenkins, Painesville and at Lake Erie College with Genevieve Rystrom. She studied popular piano with Bob Dickey, Painesville, and later pipe organ with John Herr, Shaker Heights. Prior to moving to Kirtland, she was a member, soloist and choir member of First Church Congregational, Painesville. She became a member of Old South United Church of Christ, Kirtland, in 1954 where she served as soloist, choir member and organist. She served on several boards and was especially proud of chairing the committee in charge of purchasing the first pipe organ for the church. She was also a member of the Lake County Historical Society, American Guild of Organists and the Mayfield Village Racquet Club. In later years, she served as organist at Mentor Christian Church, soloist and choir member at the Church of the Covenant, and many other churches and social functions. She was also a soloist at several Red Stocking Revues sponsored by the Western Reserve Junior Service League. Margaret also wrote a history of Old South Church on file at the Kirtland Library. She was working on publication of a historical novel, “A Step to Glory”, about life in Kirtland in the 1830’s. She was not only a talented musician and beautiful soloist, but also a painter and photographer. She truly loved being with family and friends. She enjoyed antiquing, jazz, crossword puzzles, beaches, tennis and traveling. Her favorite place being the Adirondack mountains and lakes. She loved nature and especially bird-watching. Margaret was a magnificent cook and no one could beat her homemade pies! She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend and will be truly missed. She is preceded in death by beloved husband, Arthur F. Hommel, beloved stepson, Frederick Hommel, and dear companion, Douglas Snyder. Margaret is survived by loving daughter, Bonnie Hommel, and loving son, Ronald Hommel (Teresa); grandchildren, Travis Shula, Devin Hommel, Mauro Hommel (Bonita), Ben Hommel, Susan Trembley, Sandee Treptow and Scott Hommel; great-grandchildren, Jacob Hommel, Taylor and Jack Trembley, Brooke Hommel, and Heather Treptow. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060. The family will receive friends from 3-4 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. A private family urn burial will be in Kirtland South Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to Adirondack Council, online at www.adirondackcouncil.org/ or to a charity of one's choice in memory of Margaret. Offer condolences at www.brunners.com

Margaret Jean (Jewett) Hommel

January 6, 1925 - December 17, 2025