All Obituaries

A Memorial Service for Alfred R. Grechar, age 87, will be held at 1:30 PM, Saturday, August 7, 2021, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 250 Bowhall Road, Painesville, OH. 44077. Mr. Grechar was born October 26, 1932, in Forest City, Pennsylvania to Felix and Rose (Novak) Grechar and passed away April 27, 2020, at Briar Hill Heath Care in Middlefield. Alfred served in the United States Army and was the owner/operator of Micro Machine and Tool in Euclid.  He also worked for...

Russell A. Werle, age 73, beloved husband of Linda M. Werle (Stevko) was suddenly taken from us.  He was born and raised in Euclid.  After several minor jobs, he took a job working on the railroad, working for Penn Central, Conrail and CSX.  He retired after 42 years of riding the rails.  He like to say he was playing with the world’s biggest train set and getting paid for it.   Russell was a long-time Indians fan and Harley enthusiast.  So much so,...

A get-together to Celebrate the Life of Louis Joseph “Joe” Kloski will be held August 1, 2021, at the Fairport Harbor Senior Center located at 1380 East Street, Fairport Harbor, Ohio. Guests are welcome between 1:00 – 4:00 PM, with Air Force honors of flag folding, flag presentation and “Taps” occurring at 2:00 PM.  Light refreshments will be provided. A private funeral celebration was held for the family shortly after Lou “Joe” passed away on...

Angela (Haynes) Davis, age 51, passed away July 26, 2021, at her residence in Painesville. She was born in Painesville, OH. June 5,1970 to Rabon and Ann (Lesnewski) Haynes.   She was a member of Lifeline Church in Madison, and enjoyed painting, kayaking, hiking, her dogs, Sydney & Lexi and cat, Popa. Angela is survived by her mother, Ann (Lesnewski) Haynes; brother, Jerry Haynes; sister, Diane Miley; nephew, Nick Miley and niece, Mellissa Miley and longtime life partner, Don...

Jeffrey Allen Oberstar, age 55, of Trumbull Township, passed away suddenly at University Hospitals of Geneva, July 24, 2021. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 23,1965 to Richard and Judy (Gullo) Oberstar. He was a graduate of Harvey High School, Class of 1984. Jeff worked as a supervisor for the Lake County Engineer’s office and at JTO for many years. Jeff was a wonderful, caring and genuinely nice guy.  He was much loved by family, friends and everyone who knew...

Teno Salvatore Marano, age 90, of Madison, OH passed away at his residence July 19, 2021.  He was born in Painesville, OH January 20, 1931, to Michael and Antoinette (Bertone) Marano.  He was a graduate of Harvey High School and served in the U. S. Navy.  Teno worked in manufacturing and maintenance for many years, and more recently was a bus driver for Riverside Schools and a zoning inspector for Concord Twp.  He is survived by his later life partner, Diane Whitsitt;...

James (Jim) H. Mann, age 80, passed away, July 16, 2021, at his residence in Perry Township, with his wife of 54 years at his side.  He was born January 12, 1941, in Whitman, West Virginia to Naaman and Mildred (Bartoe) Mann. Jim served in the United States Air Force.  He worked as a foreman for the Joseph Dyson Company for over 25 years. He also owned and operated Northshore Marine Service and later, At Your Service hauling. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in...

Michael Alfredo Gonzalez, age 30, passed away July 7, 2021, at Tri-Point Medical Center in Concord Township.  He was born July 18, 1990, in Santa Barbara, California to Alfredo and Anna (Leon) Gonzalez. A funeral mass for Michael will be held, Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at 7:00 PM at St Mary Catholic Church, 242 State Street, Painesville, Ohio 44077.  Friends will be received from 6:00 – 7:00 PM, before the mass, at the church. Donations for Michael may be made to the family...

Hilja Sofia Kallio, age 91, of Fairport Harbor, passed away July 7, 2021, in Cleveland. She was born in Ullava, Finland May 22, 1930, to Matti and Helmi (Kalliomaa) Kallinki. She enjoyed fishing, cooking, her children, grandchildren and Elvis Presley. Hilja is survived by her daughter, Eila (Ted) Kallay and Eva (Ken) Wayner; grandchildren, Adam (Corie)) Kallay, Bryan (Cassi) Kallay, Jenny (Scott) Cavell, Matthew Wayner; great grandchildren, Colin, Cecelia, Josephine, Roman, Lincoln, Scott,...

Carol Mae Bobroski, age 84, passed away July 5, 2021, at her residence in Leroy Township.  She was born August 27, 1936, in Cleveland to James and Ruth (Nations) Jerson. Carol was an awesome mom and wife.  She also worked as a secretary at National City Bank for six years before taking her role as an amazing mother. She loved reading, crossword puzzles and the Cleveland Indians and was always willing to give her opinion of each and every player.  Carol enjoyed bowling and was...