All Obituaries

Timothy P.  Saluk, age 69, of Fairport Harbor passed away May 21, 2022, after a courageous two- year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Painesville Ohio on August 13, 1952 He was a 1970 graduate of Fairport Harding High School where he wrestled and played football for the Skippers. Tim enjoyed boating, fishing, family vacations to Florida, walking, bike riding, and spending time with his granddaughters. He was an excellent handyman and loved home improvement projects. There...

Victoria “Vikki” Williams, age 50, of Mentor, Ohio passed away at her residence on May 19, 2022. On March 26, 1972, she was born in North Madison, Ohio, to Gerald G. Williams and DiAnna (Randall) Noponen.  Vikki was a graduate of Harvey High School in Painesville, Ohio class of 1990, she was the first graduating class from Lakeland’s Holden Center earning her Bachelors of Organizational Leadership from Cleveland State University in 2013. Vikki worked at Quality...

Tyler James Dennison, age 29, passed away May 17, 2022, in Perry.  He was born July 4, 1992, in Painesville. Tyler began tinkering with mechanics on bikes and remote-control trucks at a young age. His love for all things mechanical continued into adulthood and he graduated from Ohio Technical College where he studied auto and diesel technology. Tyler went on to work as an auto mechanic.  If not working, Tyler could be found outdoors or spending time with those he loved most. He...

Dorothy Betty Kallio, age 79, of Concord Township passed away on May 15th, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones.  Dorothy was born in Cleveland, Ohio.   She ended up calling the Painesville/Concord area her home for most of her life where she graduated from Harvey High School in 1960.  Dorothy then went on to work for Lake County National Bank for 15 years before taking a leave to raise her family. Dorothy finished her career at Painesville Township School District where...

Ronald W. (Ronny, Ron) Ames, 61, a resident of Painesville, Ohio, passed away on October 18th, 2021, from natural causes (heart attack).  Ron was born at the Lake County Memorial Hospital in Painesville on October 20th,1959, and graduated from St. Mary’s Elementary School (1974) and Harvey High School (1978).  After High School Ron moved to Sarasota, Florida, where he earned an Associate’s Degree while working full time.  He later moved to Fairfax, Virginia (~in...

John A. Lawrence, age 85, passed away May 14, 2022, at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland.  He was born August 1, 1936, in Bakerton-Elmora, Pennsylvania to Richard and Cecelia (Mitchell) Lawrence. Jack served in the United States Air Force, and he worked for Towmotor/Caterpillar for many years.  He was a member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church.   John or Jack/Peck, as he was known to his friends, was truly a “Jack of all trades”.  He was a talented...

William John Bayer, age 91, passed away on May 13, 2022, at Lake West Medical Center in Willoughby.  He was born August 22, 1930, in Falls Creek, Pennsylvania to William John Bayer Sr. and Florence (Bilger) Bayer. William proudly served in the United States Navy for four years during the Korean War.  After the war, he was a chemist and lab technician for the Eltech Corporation for 30+ years until retirement.  Some of his passions in life were watching movies, spending time...

Richard James Brewer, age 76, passed away May 13, 2022, at the V. A. Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio.  He was born June 25, 1945, in Cleveland to Wilbert and Ruth (Stevers) Brewer. Richard served in the United States Army during the Viet Nam War.  He worked security for the Morton Salt Company for many years. He is survived by his brothers, Terry Brewer, Tommy Brewer, and Bill Brewer. Richard was preceded in death by his parents. There will be no services at this time.

Carl James Bradshaw, age 70, passed away May 12, 2022, at his residence in Fairport Harbor.  He was born August 10, 1951, in Painesville to Vincent James and Clara (Dilley) Bradshaw. Carl worked for Transfer Express in Mentor for many years.  He also worked for J. C. Penney as the building supervisor. He was a member of Fairport Congregational Church.  Carl enjoyed his cats, and collecting antiques, especially antique lamps He is survived by his cousin, Cathy Wilson and...

Eddie A. Bray, age 93, passed away May 6, 2022, in Kirtland.  He was born July 14, 1928, in Dott, West Virginia to George and Mary (Taylor) Bray. Eddie was a tool and die maker and worked for Brown Engineering Corp. for many years.  He was a member of Painesville United Methodist Church.  Eddie was a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity and Meals on Wheels.  He was also a hospital volunteer and often took his therapy dog, JR, to the hospital to visit patients.  He...