All Obituaries

Marlene A. White, age 76, peacefully passed away March 24, 2020 at her daughter’s residence in Mentor.  She was born March 22, 1944 in Cleveland to Alexander C. and Jane E. (Peterson) Dingle. Mrs. White worked as the manager of the Painesville Elks Club, a waitress at the Depot Café in Painesville, and in the dietary department at Lake East Hospital Systems for many years.  She was also the manager VFW Post 7939 in Leroy Township. Marlene enjoyed crocheting and...

Cynthia Lou Ketz passed away July 4, 2020 at Tri-Point Medical Center in Concord Township.  She was born August 12, 1963 in Painesville to Walter and Shirley (Henderson) Ketz. She enjoyed reading, completing crossword puzzles, fishing, spending time with her adored cat Bun, spending time with her church community and being with her family and friends. Cynthia is survived by her sisters, Robin Ketz of Painesville and Liz Shaw of Perry.  She is also survived by her nieces and...

Funeral Services for Richard Joseph “Dick” Neroda will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Zion Lutheran Church, 508 Mentor Avenue, Painesville, Ohio.  Friends will be received 4:00-7:00 PM, Tuesday, July 7th at Spear Mulqueeny Funeral Home, 667 Mentor Avenue, Painesville. Richard was born December 14, 1937 in Painesville to Michael and Mildred (Allen) Neroda.  He passed away July 2, 2020 surrounded by his family. Richard was a life-long Lake County...

Funeral Services for Marilyn Reba Argo, age 72, will be 7:00 PM, Monday, July 6, 2020 at Spear Mulqueeny Funeral Home, 667 Mentor Avenue, Painesville, Ohio.  Friends will be received 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM, before the service, at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Shellsford Cemetery in McMinnville, Tennessee. Marilyn was born November 3, 1947 in McMinnville, Tennessee to Robert Earl Argo Sr. and Reba June (Woodlee) Argo.  She passed away July 1, 2020 in Kirtland, Ohio...

Jeanette M. Papp, 86, was born on August 27, 1933 and passed away, surrounded by family on July 1, 2020 in Perry, Ohio. She grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, graduating from Marymount Catholic High School at the age of 16 before being introduced to the country in Sheffield Township, just outside of Ashtabula, Ohio.  The city girl quickly acclimated to the farm life and raising 6 little ranch hands that she called her little chickens.  Jeanette was a fiercely dedicated mother who loved...

Helen Irene Holly, age 94, of Painesville Township, passed away July 5, 2020.  She was born March 28, 1926 in Painesville to Raymond and Anna (Fedor) Smith.  Helen was a graduate of Harvey High School.  She worked for the Rayon Company and Fasson Corporation as a lab technician.  She enjoyed gardening, sitting in the sun and getting a tan. Helen is survived by her daughter, Karen Bystrom of Chardon; sister, Marian Hughes of Lincoln, Illinois; grandchildren, Robin...

Ann Louise Knesebeck, age 89, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2020.. She was the daughter of Thomas and Ethel (Webb) Salisbury born on February 17, 1931 in San Antonio Texas. Those who knew Ann would describe her as loving and personable. While her disposition was normally rather laid-back, she had a strong competitive streak, evident whenever she played games with family or friends. Pinochle, poker, any board game, but especially Scrabble, were some of her favorite pastimes. She enjoyed...

Robert David Essary, age 84, passed away peacefully, June 30, 2020 in Leroy Twp., Ohio.  He was born August 13, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan to Lon and Myrtle (Steelman) Essary. Mr. Essary was a resident of Boyne City, Michigan.  He was a painter and worked for and retired from Boyne Mountain Resorts, Boyne City, Michigan. Mr. Essary served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Robert was a Golden Eagle member of the Boyne City, Michigan Eagles, Order #1583.  He...

Jeanne Ann Johnson, age 87, passed away peacefully, June 21, 2020 at the Enclave at Newell Creek in Mentor.  She was born May 25, 1933 in Massillon, Ohio to Kermit and Alice (Daniels) Snyder. Jeanne was a resident of Painesville since 1964 and worked at Heather Hill Nursing Home for many years.   She was a member of Calvary Assembly of God and sang in the choir.   She enjoyed traveling, had a collection of owls and mugs and she was very creative with greeting...

Graveside Services for Robert Gerber, age 77, of Painesville Township, will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Riverside Cemetery, 385 Riverside Drive, Painesville, OH.  Robert was born November 9, 1942 in Cleveland to Russell and Josephine (Parenti) Gerber.  He passed away June 22, 2020 at his residence in Painesville Township. Robert served in the United States Air Force from 1962 – 1966.  He worked for the Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co. for many...