All Obituaries

Juan M. Lara-Perez, age 73, passed away January 25, 2023, at Tri Point Medical Center in Concord Township.  He was born May 26, 1948, in Mexico City, Mexico. Juan is survived by his wife, Maria G. Vadalupo (Saldana) DeLara; daughters, Karina Lara, Yaldira Sanchez, Elizabeth Lara, and Susana Lara; sisters, Imelda Arredondo and Rosario Hernandez; twelve grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, January 26, 2023 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 242 North State...

Betty Frances Schultz, age 90, passed away January 24, 2023, in Savannah, Georgia.  She was born January 16, 1933, in Keyser, West Virginia to Stewart and Sana (Wilfong) Wolford Betty was a homemaker and later worked in the retail industry for many years.  She lived in Eastlake for over 54 years before moving to Savannah. She enjoyed spending time with family, baking, watching movies and her favorite old shows. Betty is survived by her son, Scott (Pam) Schultz of Savannah, GA.;...

Thomas Topping Sr., age 77, passed away January 22, 2023 in Painesville.  He was born December 29, 1945, in Painesville to Gordon F. and Elizabeth (Mayo) Topping. Tom worked for Sawyer Research for many years. He was a hard-working man.  He loved his trips to Myrtle Beach, enjoyed camping, his Harley motorcycle and watching wrestling. Tom is survived by his wife, Judith Topping; children, Traci Topping, Thomas Topping Jr., Terri Topping and Tiffany Topping; grandchildren,...

Joshua Aaron Fanti, age 32, of Leroy Twp. passed away suddenly at Tripoint Medical Center, ER in Concord Twp. January 22, 2023. He was born May 21, 1990, in Ravenna, Ohio to Steven and Amy (West) Fanti. He was a graduate of Riverside High School, Class of 2008. Upon graduation, Joshua proudly served in the U.S. Marines from 2008 to 2013 achieving the rank of Sergeant. After an Honorable Discharge, Joshua attended Ohio Technical College for diesel mechanics and had worked as a mechanic for...

Nancy Jean Carlson, age 76, passed away January 22, 2023, at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland.  She was born December 17, 1946, in Fairport Harbor to Michael and Helen (Davis) Kapostasy. Nancy was a LPN nurse and worked for the former Lake East Hospital for 25 years. She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Fairport.  Nancy especially enjoyed spending time with her family. Nancy is survived by her sons, Ron Carlson, Michael Carlson, and David Carlson;...

Donald K. Ludwick Sr., age 64,  passed away January 20, 2023, in Cleveland, Ohio.  He was born June 27, 1958, in Geneva to Marshall and Beverly (Sohayda) Ludwick. He enjoyed spending time with family. Donald is survived by his wife, Kim (Rowles) Ludwick; children, Donald (Tara) Ludwick Jr., Susan Ludwick (Blase Budziak), Brian (Mitch) Ludwick; grandchildren, Ashley Cudnik (Nathan Phillips), Meghan Cudnik, Lauren Ludwick, Allison Ludwick, Emma Ludwick, and Kate Ludwick; Twin...

John Philip Biesiada, age 62 of Mentor, passed away suddenly January 20, 2023, in Concord Township, Ohio.  He was born November 3, 1960, in Parma, Ohio to Louis and Dorothy (Martynowski) Biesiada. John was a systems service technician that worked for PC Industrial Controls and Path Technologies.  He was an active member of Willoughby-Cleveland Elks Lodge 18 including significant time as a Trustee and member of the kitchen crew. He enjoyed cooking, music, sporting events, and...

Michael W. Kaehler. age 78, passed away January 20, 2023, at his residence in Painesville.  He was born January 1, 1945, in Hamberg, Germany. He passed peacefully in his sleep with his wife by his side. Michael served as a Marine during the Vietnam War.  He worked as a plant manager/engineer for Jacobsen Manufacturing, after 35 years as a Manufacturing Engineer at the Ferry Cap and Set Screw Company. He was an avid hiker and spent many happy hours on the Buckeye Trail with his...

Carolyn J. Fearing, age 79, was born June 24, 1943, in Painesville to Felix and Mary (Venditti) Square.  She passed away January 19, 2023, at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland. Carolyn was a homemaker and was a member of St. Mary Church in Painesville.  She enjoyed dancing and playing bocce at Hellriegel’s Inn.   Most of all, she loved spending time with her family. Carolyn is survived by her son, Mike Fearing; daughter, Tina Fearing; grandchild, Ella...

John D. Tressler, age 82, passed away January 18, 2023, in Highland Heights.  He was born January 7, 1941, in Pottstown, Pennsylvania to Charles and Helen (Hudick) Tressler. John is survived by his cherished wife, Elaine Marie and his beloved children and grandchildren, Stephen (Trez) Tressler (Anni Pepp), Anastassia Tressler Denton (Jay Denton), Jennifer Tressler Marvelous (Milan Marvelous), Alexandra Marvelous, Ella Marvelous, Pixie Marvelous and June Marvelous He was preceded in...