All Obituaries

John James Austin Jr., age 52, passed away September 22, 2023, at his residence in Madison.  He was born March 14, 1971, in Willoughby to John and Mary Jo (Stein) Austin. John worked for the United States Postal Service and served as Postmaster of the Ashtabula post office for many years.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and darts.  Holidays were very important to him. John is survived by his wife, Melanie (Hoskins) Austin; daughters, Breanna Austin and Anneli Curnock;...

Shirley May Coffin, age 93, passed away September 15, 2023, at Carlin House, a memory care facility in Logan, Ohio.  She was born November 16, 1929, in Cleveland to Raymond and Lola (Stucky) Qualman. Shirley was a 1947 graduate of Collinwood High School in Cleveland.  She attended Lakeland Community College, Kent State University, and graduated from Cleveland State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in social work, at the age of 50.  She began her interest in social...

John Farrell, 85, died Sept. 13, 2023, at Madison Healthcare, where he had lived for the past three years. He was born Aug. 22, 1938, in Cleveland, Ohio to Lloyd and Reva (Davis) Farrell.  He and his late wife, Sandra, had lived in Concord Township for more than 40 years. John served in the United States Army from 1961-1964 and The Army Reserves until 1967. He and Sandy had been involved with 4-H clubs with their niece, Kelly. They enjoyed taking her to horse shows in the region for...

Darlene Rosemary Swiger went to be with the Lord at the age of 57 years old. She was born in Ohio and spent most of her adult life in Oklahoma.  She is survived by her son, Daniel Lee Swiger; daughters, Amanda (Josh) Shinault and Jamie Swiger; brothers, Leary Swiger and C. Jay Swiger; sisters, Shandra Shahan, Verna Rose, and Lola Basham; grandchildren, Brailyn, Jozlyn and Hunter Shinault, Kyla, Knoa, and River Swiger. Darlene was preceded in death by her brothers, Bernard Swiger,...

Alberto Guadalupe Silva-Rangel, age 20, passed away September 12, 2023, in Painesville, Ohio.  He was born July 24, 2003, in Painesville to Miguel Silva-Ramirez and Laura Paola Rangel-Saldana. Alberto worked for Avery Dennison in the shipping and receiving department. His co-workers enjoyed working with him.  He enjoyed fixing and driving his car.  But most of all, Alberto loved spending time with his family and friends.  He loved being adventurous and always wanted to...

Ronald Joseph Hauser, age 81, passed away September 10, 2023, at Geauga Regional Hospital in Chardon, Ohio.  He was born September 23, 1941, in Flemington, West Virginia to Virgil and Hallie (Phillips) Hauser. Ronald served in the United States Army from 1966 – 1968.  He was a supervisor at Eltech Corporation for many years. Ron enjoyed restoring old cars and was faithful to the church. He was a Trustee and Commander of the Royal Ranger program for many years. He enjoyed...

Lawrence Clark, aged 81, passed away September 6, 2023, at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland.  He was born June 28, 1942, in Cleveland to Paul and Blanche (Mastic) Clark. Larry worked as a pipefitter and was a member of Local Union 120 for more than 50 years.  He enjoyed NASCAR races, bowling, and was an avid photographer.  Larry had a love and extensive knowledge of trivia in all fields. Larry is survived by his wife, Trudi (Nemeth) Clark; daughters, Danielle (Angel)...

Else F. Miller, 89, of Concord Township entered eternal rest on September 5, 2023. Else was born in Parma, Ohio on September 1, 1934, to the late Albert and Frieda Kalberer. She was one of three children who were raised in a proud German-American family surrounded by German foods, culture, and traditions. A graduate of Euclid High School, Else was a talented pianist and flutist, and passed that love for music onto her daughter. A devoted wife, caring mother, proud grandmother, aunt, and...

Paul I. Banker, age 53, passed away on September 5, 2023, in Concord Township, Ohio, born June 8, 1970, in Painesville, Ohio, to Lloyd and Hazel (Bailey) Banker. Paul survived by his fiancé of 14 years, Melissa Muller; daughter Melinda (Thorsten "Bo" Martin) Simmons; stepchildren Auston Muller and Elizabeth Donken; grandchildren Wade Simmons, Thorsten Martin, and Penelope Martin; sister Kathy Fratino, Mary Washington; brother Lloyd Banker, brother-in-law Michael (Samantha)...

In loving memory of Ann E. Fickenscher, age 72, who peacefully passed away June 26, 2023, at her residence in Painesville Township. She was born September 10, 1950, in New Philadelphia, Ohio to the late Dr. Philip and Mary K (Molly Loop) Doughten. Ann dedicated 38 years of her life as an art teacher, sharing her passion at Perry High School in Lake County. She graduated from New Philadelphia High School and went on to earn her Bachelor of Arts degree from Wittenburg University, where she was...