All Obituaries

Thelma Whitely, age 84, passed away September 19, 2021, at her residence in Painesville Township.  She was born January 15, 1937, in Edgerton, Ohio, to Oscar and Gladys (Kissaberth) Maier. Thelma was employed by Mosack’s in Mentor for many years.  She was a member of Calvary Fellowship Baptist Church, loved listening to country and gospel music, crocheting, knitting, and doing word search puzzles.  She also enjoyed going out to eat with family and friends. Thelma is...

Martha J. (Burr) Snell, age 69, passed away August 19, 2021, at Lake West Medical Center in Willoughby.   She was born December 30, 1951, in Ashtabula to Raymond and Catherine (Buscher) Burr. Martha was a critical care nurse for Lake Hospital Systems, retiring in 2015.  She was a member of St. Cyprian Catholic Church.  Martha loved to be surrounded by family, often making delicious meals to celebrate her love for those around her.  She loved reading, gardening, bird...

Thomas Joseph Winfield, age 76, passed away October 15, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of Jack and Mary (Square) Winfield, born on January 24, 1945, in Painesville, OH. Tom is survived by his son, Steven (Laura) Winfield of Fairport Harbor; daughter, Karen (Kevin) Suttman of Leroy Township; grandchildren, Christopher Winfield, Andrew Suttman, Macy Suttman.  He was preceded in death by his wife Marcia, in 2021, his parents and his brother, John Winfield Tom was...

Services for Christine Marie Himes, age 57, of Fairport Harbor will be Friday, October 22, 2021, at 12:00 PM at the Spear-Mulqueeny Funeral Home, 667 Mentor Ave. Painesville.  Family and friends are welcome from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, Friday at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Perry Cemetery, proceeding funeral service.  Christine was the daughter of Bernard and Lucille (Smith) Himes born on February 1,1964 in Ashtabula and passed away October 17, 2021, at Tri Point Medical...

Funeral services for Jim Wilfong, age 86, of Eastlake will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, October 20th at Lakeside Baptist Church, 306 Fairport Nursery Road in Painesville.  The family will receive friends from 4-7 PM Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at the Spear-Mulqueeny Funeral Home, 667 Mentor Ave. Painesville. Final resting place will be at Western Reserve Memorial Gardens in Chesterland.  Jim passed away at Hospice House following a brief illness on October 17th, 2021. ...

Gerald F. “Gerry” Lynch, age 56, passed away October 3, 2021, at Lake West Medical Center in Willoughby.   He was born January 14, 1965, in Cleveland to Thomas Edward and Ethel Mary (Ford) Lynch. Gerald served in the United States Army.  He was a lieutenant with the Painesville Police Department and worked from 1992 until 2016, when he retired.   He was also a court officer for Eastlake and Mentor.   He loved smoking cigars, going to craft...

Maria Cecilia Viruel, edad 16 años, falleció el sábado, 10 de Octubre 2021 en el hospital Tri-Point en Concord, Ohio. Nació el día 21 de Marzo del 2005 en Painesville, Ohio. Estudiaba en la Escuela Harvey High School en Painesville, Ohio. A Maria le encantaba pasar el tiempo con sus amistades en el parque e ir a la pista de patinaje, y pasar el mayor tiempo con sus sobrinitos. A Maria le sobrevive su mamá Juana Viruel Ramírez, sus hermanos...

Gerald “Jerry” Rich Sr., age 80, passed away October 12, 2021, at his residence in Fairport Harbor, Ohio.  He was born June 7, 1941, in Cleveland to Anthony and Helen (Hill) Rich. Jerry’s parents opened Rich Lanes in Fairport Harbor in 1955.  Jerry and his wife Dianne owned and operated the bowling alley from 1972 to 2004 and then in 2005, his two sons took over the operation of the bowling alley.  His favorite thing was being at the bowling alley, throwing...

Donald Edward Supplee, age 83, passed away October 10, 2021, at the Cleveland Clinic.  He was born July 23, 1938, in Sadsburyville, Pennsylvania to Floyd Warren and Mildred S. (Reel) Supplee. Don was a warehouse foreman for Euclid Chemical for many years.  He was a member of St. James Episcopal Church and Elks Lodge 549 in Painesville.  Don enjoyed wintering in Florida, golf, and NASCAR Races. Don is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary Lynn (Skoog) Supplee; sons, Mark...

Charles B. “Chuck” Fisher, age 77, passed away Oct 6, 2021 with his children by his side. He was born April 20, 1944, in Painesville to Harold and Betty (Metcalf) Fisher. Chuck worked in construction before starting his career with Fasson.  He retired from Avery Dennison (Fasson) after 30 years.  After his career with Fasson, he consulted for other companies which allowed him the opportunity to travel to other countries such as China. When Chuck was young, he enjoyed...