obituaries

Mar 4, 2025

Martin Parada-Gordillo, age 57, passed away March 4, 2025, at Marymount Hospital in Garfield Heigthts.  He was born   January 23,1968 in Guanajuato, Mexico to Juan Parada and Paula (Gordillo) Parada.

Martin is survived by his wife, Leocadia Alvarndo; daughters, Candalaria Parada A. and Brenda Parada; son, Noe Parada.

He was preceded in death by his...

Mar 4, 2025

Painesville – Patricia Nagy, 89, passed away on March 4th. A beloved mother, aunt, friend, baker and seamstress. Patricia was a creative and beautiful soul and lived a life full of faith and love.  Her faith was central to her life, and she was passionate about it.

Patricia was born January 29, 1936, in Painesville, OH to...

Feb 25, 2025

Mark William Robb, age 60, passed away February 25, 2025, in Concord Township, Ohio.  He was born on September 10, 1964, in Painesville to Merle G. Robb and Livia (DiNiCola) Robb.

Mark was a factory worker and worked in retail.   He enjoyed racing at Painesville Speedway and collecting NASCAR memorabilia.

Mark is survived by his...

Feb 24, 2025

Ramon N. Cimaglio, age 91, passed away February 24, 2025, in Mentor, Ohio.  He was born April 17, 1933, in Painesville to Nicholas Cimaglio and Delphine (Borrelli) Cimaglio.

Ramon was very proud of his early years playing high school football at both Perry and Harvey, and then as a scholarship athlete at Bowling Green State University. Ramon...

Feb 24, 2025

Francesca Berardinelli, age 87, passed away February 24, 2025, at Haven Home Assisted Living in Mentor, Ohio.  She was born June 1, 1937, in San Pietro In Valle, Italy to Salvatore Sardella and Lucia (Iapaolo) Sardella.

Francesca worked at Lake East Hospital/Tripoint for over 35 years. She enjoyed visits to Italy, gardening, cooking, and being with her...

Feb 21, 2025

Margaret Mae Wetzel, age 101, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2025, in Willoughby, Ohio. Born on August 18, 1923, in Pasadena, Texas, she was the beloved daughter of Edith Randall.

Margaret was a woman of warmth, kindness, and unwavering support for those she loved. She had a sharp wit and a hardworking spirit, always taking pride...

Feb 20, 2025

Matthew James Ponton passed away on February 20, 2025 in Rome, OH following a short battle with cancer.

He was born on July 10,1974 in Pensacola, FL to Robert & Suzanne Ponton.  He was their first son, and the oldest of 3 children.  In typical older brother fashion, he was his siblings' biggest protector throughout their lives...

Feb 15, 2025

Charles B. Polutro, age 90, was the son of Anthony and Edna (Baker) Polutro, born on September 3,1934 in Chardon Ohio and passed away February 15, 2025, at Concord Village in Concord Township.

Charlie was a former Lubrizol employee retiring after 31 years.  Harvey High School graduate, class of 1952 and he served in the US Army....

Feb 13, 2025

Larry D. Reichard, age 87, passed away February 13th, 2025, at Mary Mount Hospital in Garfield Heights, Ohio. He was born on January 5th, 1938, In Willoughby, OH, to Lauren H. Reichard and Isabelle (Schmidt) Reichard.

Larry honorably served in the United States Navy for over 20 years and retired as a senior chief petty officer.  He...

Feb 13, 2025

Joseph Pappalardo, age 95, passed away February 13, 2025, in Mentor, Ohio.  He was born December 25, 1929, in Wendell, West Virginia to Luigi Pappalardo and Rosemarie (McCafferty) Pappalardo.

Joseph served in the United States Navy.  He worked for the B & O Railroad and retired.  He also owned/worked at Trophy World in Perry/Mentor Ohio where he...

Feb 11, 2025

Myrtle Ann Meredith, age 99, passed away February 11, 2025, at her home in Painesville, Ohio . She was born April 17, 1925, in Painesville to Frank Bringman and Anna (Mayer) Bringman. She was preceded in death by her husband Elmer Meredith and sister Florence Leonard. Myrtle is survived by her sister Margaret Butcher, daughters Rebecca Meredith and Marianne...

Feb 9, 2025

Danial E. Campbell, age 67, passed away February 9, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio.  He was born April 21, 1957, in Painesville to Milford Campbell and Doris (Carnes) Campbell.

Danial proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. The only thing he loved more than being a marine was spending time with D.O.G and his grandchildren.

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Feb 8, 2025

Beverly R.  Manley, age 59, passed away February 8, 2025, at her residence in Perry, Ohio.  She was born March 26, 1965, in Painesville to Roger Rigby and Betty (Yeater) Rigby.

Beverly enjoyed camping, four-wheeling and crafts.  Most of all she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Beverly is survived by her...

Feb 8, 2025

Richard E. (Dick) Maltby, 90, of Painesville, passed away on February 8, 2025, at the Cottage Assisted Living. Born on April 4, 1934, in East Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of Robert and Elizabeth (Cowley) Maltby.

Dick moved to Mentor in 1948 and graduated from Mentor High School in 1952. Over the years, he held many...

Feb 5, 2025

John J. Hepker, age 68, passed away February 5, 2025, at his residence in Painesville.  He was born June 8, 1956, in Cleveland to Benjamin Hepker and Margaret (Bremner) Hepker.

John worked for Wyatt's Nursery for many years, and he also worked for Master Pizza.

John loved sports.  He was huge Cleveland Browns and Cleveland...

Feb 2, 2025

Mary Audrey Davis, age 95, passed away February 2, 2025, in Naples, Florida.  She was born July 15, 1929, on Barrie Island in Ontario, Canada to Robert Bailey and Clara (Allan) Bailey.

Mary had many different jobs during her lifetime.  She was a homemaker, enjoyed gardening and loved doing things for her family.

Mary is...

Feb 1, 2025

William R. Estep, Jr. age 73 of Grand River was the son of William R and Shirley (Tschofen) Estep born on June 22, 1951 in Cleveland Ohio and passed away February 1, 2025 at Tri Point Medical Center in Concord Township.

Bill was a truck driver for many years for Whirlpool and Hostess and eventually retired.

Jan 28, 2025

Erika M. Hemly, age 45, passed away January 28, 2025, at Hillcrest Hospital.  She was born November 18, 1979, in Cleveland to James Hemly and Cheryl (Eisnaugle) Murphy.

Erika worked for R. W. Sidley Company for many years.  She enjoyed going to camp, traveling, cooking, and especially making beef jerky and pepperoni rolls.  She loved spending time...

Jan 27, 2025

Arletta Marie Martin, age 79, passed away January 27, 2025, at home. She was born March 24, 1945, in Wheeling, West Virginia to Bud and Marguerite (Welch) Canfield.

Arletta lived in the Painesville area for over 60 years, and she worked at T. T. Electronics for 30 years, retiring in 2014.  She enjoyed get-togethers with her family,...

Jan 25, 2025

Mihaly "Mike" Suhajda, age 92, passed away January 25, 2025, at his residence in Perry.  He was born September 29, 1932, in Polgar, Hungary to Bertalon Suhajda and Veronika (Palnok) Suhajda.

Mike and his wife Ibi escaped Hungary in 1956 during the Hungarian Revolution.  They lived in their home in Fairport Harbor until 1990.  Upon returning to...