Friends of the CemeteriesLodi & Harrisville Township, Ohio

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Public updates about the places, people, and decisions shaping the care of Harrisville Township’s historic cemeteries.

Cemetery News

Veterans Memorial Coming to Woodlawn Cemetery

We are making progress on a new Veterans Memorial, which will be located near the entrance to Woodlawn Cemetery.

Thanks to generous donations from the Lodi American Legion and the assistance of Bill Parker, a memorial stone has been ordered from Ashland Monument. The project will also incorporate historic fencing and a flag purchased by the Lodi American Legion.

Harrisville Township, with the help of Aaron and Brian, is contributing by installing the footer and lighting for the memorial stone. They are also installing a new footer for the Rotary sign and light, purchased from Goodrow’s, which will be placed in front of the vault.

We are truly blessed by the generosity, hard work, and support of our community.

A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who continues to support the Friends of the Cemeteries and our efforts to preserve and honor our local history!

Cemetery funding

Harrisville 2026 Cemeteries Levy

A new levy on the November ballot would create a dedicated source of care for all four Harrisville Township cemeteries.

The dissolution of the former Harrisville–Lodi Union Cemetery District, following the Village of Lodi’s withdrawal from the joint agreement, has placed full responsibility for Woodlawn Cemetery, Albert Cemetery, Old Lodi Cemetery, and Voorhees/ Esselburn Cemetery on Harrisville Township.

With the previous levy concluded, the Medina County Board of Elections has placed a new 0.75-mill additional cemetery levy on the November 3, 2026 ballot to establish a dedicated funding source for mowing, maintenance, storm cleanup, and long-term care of all four cemeteries.

Harrisville Cemeteries levy flyer: Harrisville Township maintains four cemeteries. The current 0.5-mill levy costs $17.50 per $100,000 of property value, generates about $53,800 per year, and expires December 31, 2026. The proposed 0.75-mill levy would cost $26.25 per $100,000, generate about $134,300 per year, and begin January 1, 2027 — an increase of $8.75 per $100,000. Listed annual maintenance expenses total $69,000.
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