All Obituaries

Patricia H. Simko, age 89, passed away March 29, 2024, at her residence in Leroy Township.  She was born December 16, 1934, in Detroit, Michigan to James and Elizabeth (Buero) Testorelli. Patricia worked for Avery Dennison in the shipping & receiving department for over 30 years. After retirement she worked for the Leroy Country Store.  She was a member of St. Anthony’s in Fairport Harbor and devoutly prayed the rosary daily.  She loved bird watching and enjoyed...

Patricia (Mora) Gavelda Mackey, age 92, passed April 19, 2024, at her residence in Fairport Harbor.  She was born September 13, 1931, in Fairport to Walter and Emily Mora. Patricia was a 1949 graduate of Fairport Harding High School.  She received her nursing degree from Huron Road School of Nursing in 1952 and her bachelor’s degree from Lake Erie College in 1990. She worked as a surgical nurse, private duty nurse, and finally as school nurse for the Fairport Harbor School...

Larry M. Ross, age 74, passed away March 13, 2024, at Lake West Medical Center in Willoughby.  He was born November 13, 1949, in Cleveland to Forrest and Anne (Choleva) Ross. Larry was an artist and graphic illustrator.  He enjoyed painting, spending time outdoors, volunteering, and spending time with his grandkids and his dog, Sissy. Larry is survived by his son, Dane (Angela) Ross of Madison, Ohio; daughter, Lara (AJ III) Maresca of Middletown, New Jersey; sister, Patricia...

John McElfish age, 72, was born on February 12, 1951, in Cumberland Maryland to Karl and Harriet (Hughs) McElfish and passed away on April 17, 2024, at Legacy of Mentor. John was employed at U.S Steel and Laketran. John is survived by his sons, Karl (Amy) McElfish, Chris McElfish; daughter, Kathy McElfish; grandchildren, Joshua, Karen and Ryan. He was preceded in death by his wife Karen, brother Rosco McElfish, and sister Barbara Kiel Family and friends will be received Sunday April...

Janet L. Phillips, age 87, passed away April 16, 2024, in Burton, Ohio.  She was born July 26, 1936, in Youngstown to James K. Fredenburg Sr. and Marjorie (Maxwell) Fredenburg. Janet served in the U. S. Army.  She worked at the Parmly Hotel and Lutz’s Inn & Tavern, as a server. She also worked for Hadco Company in Eastlake and Continental Circuits in Arizona Janet loved spending time with her family.  And she enjoyed bowling, playing computer games and...

Mary C. Bray, age 80, passed away April 15, 2024, at Tri-Point Medical Center in Concord Township, Ohio.  She was born March 5, 1944, in Painesville to Paul Daniel and Agnes (McCarthy) Dougherty. Mary served as a nurse in the U. S. Army.  She then worked at Lake East Hospital for over 23 years, retiring in 2002.  She was a member of St. Mary Church in Painesville.  She was active in the Bereavement Ministry, the St. Vincent DePaul Ministry, served on...

Daniel Edward Baer, age 78, passed away at his home in Medina, Ohio on April 14, 2024.  He was born July 11, 1945, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Edward and Eleanor (O’Neill) Baer. Daniel was in the United States Army from 1967 to 1971. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, boating, and hunting. He was an expert marksman. Daniel is survived his sisters, Kathleen (Steve) Kristoff, Peggy (Lou, deceased) Baer-Park; brother, James Baer.  Preceded in death by his sister, Carole (Linda...

Elinor S. Kinkelaar, age 92, passed away April 12, 2024, at Grand River Health and Rehab Center in Painesville.  She was born January 12, 1932, in Painesville to Adolph J. and Catherine (Schuerger) Orient. Elinor worked for the Painesville Township School District as a bus driver for many years and Tops/Finest grocery store in Painesville Township. She enjoyed cooking and baking, gardening, crocheting, traveling, and most of all she enjoyed her grandchildren and her great...

Carol (nee McCue) Banker, age 75, passed away April 10, 2024, at her residence in Perry.  She was born December 30, 1948, in Painesville to James and Laura (Bellumori) McCue.  She was a 1966 graduate of Harvey High School.  In 1968, Carol married the love of her life, Connard Banker.  They shared almost 42 wonderful years together.   Carol and Con lived and raised their three daughters, Stacey, Cathy, and Amanda, in Painesville. During this time, she worked for...

Terri Watson, age 58, passed away April 9, 2024, at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland.  She was born August 28, 1965, in Painesville to Bud and Judy (Ansel) Hudson. Terri enjoyed being a friend to everybody and meeting new people, she will be missed by all who ever met her. She was one of a kind! She was a diamond in a pile of coal! I will personally love her for the rest of my life, she was a kind and gentle soul and had a caring heart. She is a piece of me I can never replace....