All Obituaries

David C. Youmans, age 91, passed away January 3, 2022, in Middlefield, Ohio.  He was born October 14, 1930, in Painesville to William A. and Marjorie (Curtis) Youmans.  He was a longtime resident of Leroy Township. David served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War.  He was a title examiner and worked for the Chicago Title Agency for many years. Dave enjoyed running, being a long-time record holder of the 880 at Harvey High School and competing in Varsity Track...

Audrey V. Farren, age 93, passed away January 17, 2022, at Precious Care Assisted Living in Concord Township Ohio.  She was born January 4, 1929, in Willoughby to Wesley and Tryphena (Martz) Willcox. Audrey was a homemaker and was fondly known as “Mrs. Clean”.   She enjoyed cooking, baking gardening, and entertaining.  She was a member of Painesville Church of the Nazarene. She also enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Audrey...

Elton L. Miller, age 90, passed away January 13, 2022, at University Hospital in Cleveland.  He was born March 6, 1931, in Willard, Ohio to John and Mary (Foltz) Miller. Elton served in the United States Army during the Korean War.  He was a pipe fitter and maintenance worker for the Diamond Shamrock Corp.  He also worked for Northcoast Copper.  He retired from Chase Brass & Copper in 1993. Elton enjoyed fishing, bowling, and playing softball in his younger...

Jeannie C. Bishop, age 76, passed away January 16, 2022, at Tri-Point Medical Center in Concord Township.  She was born December 17, 1945, in Willoughby to Albert and Helen (Keil) Bishop. Jeannie is survived by her sister, Ruth (Charles) Howard; nieces, Brandi Holland and Charla (Michael) Decaro; nephew, Trevor (Debbie) Howard; and several other nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Albert Bishop and Warren...

  Gloria (Bertone) Mucciarone, age 88, passed away January 11, 2022 at Tri-Point Medical Center in Concord Township.  She was born January 3, 1934, in Santa Maria del Molise, Italy to Luigi and Bambina (Marano) Bertone.  Gloria was a devoted member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Painesville.   After emigrating from Italy in 1950, Gloria worked at Mikes Café in Painesville and later, the Rayon Corp in the early 1960s. She retired from working to raise a family of...

Jamey D. Dixon, age 45, passed away January 16, 2022, at Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood, Ohio.  She was born January 5, 1977, in Painesville to James David and Judith D. (Goellner) Peden.  Jamey was a machine operator for the family-owned business, Atra Metal Spinning Company in Painesville.  She enjoyed crocheting and cleaning her home.   Jamey is survived by her husband, James Dixon; son, Tim Stroud (Christie Wolfe); daughter, Monique Dixon; grandchildren,...

Joan Ratchko, age 84, passed away January 9, 2022, in Painesville.  She was born November 3, 1937, in Cleveland to Arthur and Helen (Miller) Harris. Joan worked for Neff Perkins in the accounting department for over 30 years, retiring in 2002.   She was also very active with the Lake Erie Girl Scout Council for over 45 years.   Joan enjoyed volunteering at Carolina Hospitals for 16 years.  She loved camping, sewing, ceramics, and most of all spending time with...

James Bruce McAdams, 73, a Concord Twp resident since 1983, passed away at home on January 3, 2022, surrounded by his family.  Jim was born November 9, 1948 in Jersey City NJ, the first child of Bruce and Dorothy (Schroeder) McAdams. He lived in North Arlington NJ and Pompton Plains NJ as a child. Jim graduated from Don Bosch Technical High School in Paterson NJ in 1967 where he said he received the technical foundation that served him well all of his life. Jim joined the US Army...

 Jill Ann Carlson-Kosir, age 50, passed away January 8, 2022, at Tri Point Medical Center in Concord Township. She was born May 13, 1971, in Painesville to Karl and Patricia (Kapostasy) Carlson. Jill was a 1989 graduate of Lake Catholic High School and earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Kent State University in 1994. Jill went on to work in the banking industry and ultimately became a corporate officer for U.S. Bank and worked there for many years. She appreciated dance and loved...

Earl Everett Bledsoe, age 87, passed away January 9, 2022, at his residence in Mentor.  He was born April 19, 1934, in Jonesville, Virginia to Ewing and Beatrice (Shelton) Bledsoe.  Earl served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War.  He was a machinist and worked for Addressograph Multigraph for over 29 years.  He enjoyed working on cars, bowling, golfing, and spending time with family. He had a great sense of humor and loved to...