All Obituaries

Gloria Malizio, age 93, passed away November 24, 2020 at her residence in Painesville Township.  She was born April 14, 1927 in Painesville to James V. and Mary (Loria) Pizzino. Gloria graduated from Harvey High School in 1945 and worked for the Painesville Telegraph for several years.  She also attended Lakeland Community College.  Gloria was a member of St. Mary Church in Painesville and she also sang in the St. Gabriel Choir. She is survived by her sons Michael W. (Linda)...

Memorial services for Alice Catherine (Fletcher) Carter, age 94, will be held at a later date at St. James Episcopal Church, 131 North State Street, Painesville, with inurnment at Mentor Municipal Cemetery. The Reverend Vanessa E.B. Clark will officiate. Alice was born on February 8, 1926 in Erie, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Edwin Wilson Fletcher and Edith Catherine (Atkinson) Fletcher. She died on November 23, 2020 in Middlefield, Ohio. Alice was a registered nurse, graduating from the...

A Graveside Service for Susan Ledbetter, age 81, of Mentor, will be held at 12:30 PM Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Mentor Municipal Cemetery, 6881 Hopkins Road, Mentor, Ohio. Susan was born June 26, 1939 in Cleveland to William and Dorothy (Johnson) Stencil.  She passed away November 13, 2020 at her residence in Mentor. Susan worked in the retail industry.   She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles for 45 years.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and...

Violet F. Henckel, age 85, passed away November 19, 2020 in Eastlake, Ohio.  She was born January 8, 1935 in Connellsville, Pennsylvania to Clarence Leroy and Mary (Koch) Soliday. Violet worked as a packer for Anchor Hocking Glass Company for many years.  She was also a sales representative for Mary Kay Cosmetics.   Violet enjoyed making beaded jewelry, and yardwork, especially her flowers.  She loved spending time with all her family and friends. Violet is...

A Funeral Service for Karen S. Thomas, age 70, of Madison will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Mulqueeny Spear Funeral Home, 312 Eagle Street, Fairport Harbor, Ohio.  Friends will be received 4:00 – 7:00 PM, Tuesday, November 17th at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Madison. Karen was born April 30, 1950 in Painesville to Michael J. & Helen P. (Davis) Kapostasy.  She passed away November 12, 2020 at her residence in Madison with...

LeRoy George Jackopin           Born in 1931, Lee grew up in Fairport and then Painesville, Ohio, graduating from Harvey High School.  He attended Muhlenberg College and then transferred and graduated from The Ohio State University with a BS degree in chemistry, followed by earning his MS degree at the University of Kentucky.  After Kentucky graduation, he worked as research chemist at Shell Oil Co., Apex Electric, White Sewing Machine...

A Mass of Christian Burial for Nadine C. Southworth, age 65, of Painesville Township. will be held 11 AM Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 523 Plum Street, Fairport Harbor.  Family and friends will be received Tuesday, 9:30 AM until 10:30 AM at Spear-Mulqueeny Funeral Home, 667 Mentor Avenue.  Internment will be in Riverside Cemetery. Nadine was born November 11, 1954 in Painesville, Ohio to Louis and Catherine (Naples) Bajc.  She passed away November...

Charles ‘Charlie’ David Digman, age 84, of Grand River, passed away on November 16th surrounded by his family. He was born November 27th, 1935 in Belington, West Virginia, the son of Stark & Alice Digman. He was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Fairport Harbor. Charlie served in the United States Army and was stationed in Alaska. He was employed at the Industrial Rayon Corporation, Uniroyal Corporation and was the owner of Digman Painting for over 35...

Jo Anna (Sivak) Sweeney, age 81, passed away November 16, 2020 in Madison, Ohio.  She was born April 30, 1939 in Painesville to Joseph Sivak and Eunice (Green) Polgar. Jo Anna was a life-long resident of Lake County.  She was a graduate of Fairport Harding High School and had a genuine love of the Fairport Harbor community.  Jo Anna was a manager with Giant Eagle for many years before retiring in 2000.  She was an avid reader, a gardener and Cleveland sports fan. ...

Rita C. Hall, age 96, of Concord Township, passed away November 13, 2020 at Tri-Point Medical Center. She was born March 21, 1924 in Akron, Ohio to James and Alice (Sullivan) Donahue. Rita retired from AT & T (Ohio Bell) after many years of service as a telephone operator in Akron, Ohio.  During World War II she worked as a “Rosie the Riveter.”   Rita was a member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church.  She enjoyed yard work, shopping and travelling. ...