obituaries

Sep 24, 2024

Mass of Christian Burial for Alice Marie Baluch, age 90, will be 10:30 AM, Monday September 30th at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 9925 Johnnycake Ridge Road, Concord Township, OH. Family and friends will be received, 2:00-4:00 PM, Sunday, September 29th at Spear Mulqueeny Funeral Home, 667 Mentor Avenue, Painesville, OH.

Alice was born April 23, 1934, in...

Sep 24, 2024

Donnie L. Davis, age 86 of Painesville, passed away at his home on September 24, 2024.

He was born on June 4, 1938 to the late Charles and Virginia (Moyer) Davis in Flemington, WV and had been a lifelong resident.

Donnie was a U.S. Army veteran having served from 1961 to 1963.  He worked for...

Sep 21, 2024

Thomas A. Heller, 72, of Fairport Harbor, OH, formerly of Wheeling, WV passed away peacefully at David Simpson Hospice House in Euclid, OH on September 21, 2024.

He was the son of the late Raymond Heller Jr. and Edna (Jones) Heller of Bridgeport, OH.

Thomas was a man of many hats, but he was most...

Sep 20, 2024

Benjamin S. Burden, beloved brother, passed away Friday, September 20, 2024, at age 62. He was born March 12, 1962 in Painesville, and lived in Columbus, Ohio at the time of his death with his beloved dog Molly.

Ben worked many years in retail sales and was more recently investing in the lives of others through real...

Sep 20, 2024

Patricia H. Mucciarone, age 94, passed away September 20, 2024, at Vista Springs Quail Highlands in Concord Township, Ohio.  She was born February 26, 1930, in Cleveland, Ohio to Joseph H. Hellriegel and Veronica (Boyle) Hellriegel.

Pat attended boarding school at Villa Angela Academy in Euclid, Ohio, graduated from Thomas W. Harvey High School in Painesville, Ohio,...

Sep 17, 2024

Joseph Ordell Stinson, Jr., son of Joseph and Betty Stinson was born on August 31, 1957, in Derry Township, PA and died on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.  He was a career employee of the United States Post Office serving the Perry and Geneva community for more than thirty (38) years. He served honorably for more than 8 years in...

Sep 15, 2024

Christopher J. Farmer, age 67, passed away September 15, 2024, at his residence in Painesville.  He was born January 20, 1957, in Painesville to George and Vera (Winters) Farmer.

Christopher worked for Lake Hospital Systems in the Housekeeping Department for many years.

Christopher is survived by his wife, Paulet S. Jasik Farmer; children, Jeffrey (Whitney)...

Sep 15, 2024

Gregg W. Swank, age 70, was the son of the late Donald and Catherine (Ditzel) Swank.  He was born on November 27, 1953, in Hazleton, Pennsylvania and passed away at his home on September 15, 2024.

Gregg worked as a truck driver and snow plow operator in his early career before earning his Engineering degree from Penn...

Sep 10, 2024

Helen L. Land, age 85, was the daughter of Okey G. and Phoebe L. (Harmon) Hudkins, born on August 14, 1939, in Ronceverte, West Virginia. She passed away at her home on September 10, 2024.

Helen was an active member of the Lake Erie Church of God for many years.  She served in various functions at her...

Sep 9, 2024

Howard Robert Cowling was born June 6, 1954, in Euclid, Ohio to Howard J. & June M. (Stockwell) Cowling.  He passed away September 9, 2024, at Hospice of the Western Reserve in Cleveland, after a 10  month battle with laryngeal cancer.

Howard grew up in Mentor, Ohio and graduated from Mentor High School in 1973.  He worked...

Sep 7, 2024

Beverly A. Shaffer age 73 of Thompson, was the daughter of Hugh and Catherine Shaffer born on February 2, 1951, in Rowlesburg, West Virginia.  She passed away September 7, 2024, at UHHS Geauga Regional Hospital.

Beverly was an Administrator for the Head Start Program for over 20 years.

She was a devoted wife, mother and...

Sep 4, 2024

Casto, Mavis Joan Smith, 98, of Largo, Florida passed away on September 4, 2024. She was born on June 19,1926, in Beck Row, England. She was very proud of her British heritage and often reminisced about fond memories she had growing up, including the time when "Princess Elizabeth" visited her village when they were both children.

Mavis...

Sep 3, 2024

Inez B. Stockdale, age 95, passed away September 3, 2024, at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland. She was born July 29, 1929, in New Freeport, Pennsylvania to Clarence "Pete" Taylor and Doris (Pethel) Taylor.

Inez worked for the Ohio Rubber Company for many years, and also spent time helping the family business as a hostess for...

Sep 2, 2024

Mary "Jean" Atwell, age 84, passed away September 2, 2024, at the Lantern of Madison.  She was born August 25, 1940, in Painesville to Harry and Mary (Repen) Roberts.

Jean worked at the Chestnut Street Convenient Mart for over 20 years.  She enjoyed working with her co-workers and interacting with the customers.  She also enjoyed bowling and...

Aug 31, 2024

Stacie Lynn Bowers, age 63, passed away August 31, 2024, surrounded by family at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland after a short lived battle with cancer. She was born October 23, 1960, in Greenville, Pennsylvania to Lyle Wayne Overly and Veva (Frazier) Overly.

Stacie worked for Lake Hospital Systems for many years. However, her main occupation...

Aug 31, 2024

Ruthanne Webster, age 77, passed away August 31, 2024, at University Hospital in Cleveland.  She was born February 11, 1947, in Painesville to Richard B. and Ruth (Claire) Ellis.

Ruthanne was a home healthcare aide and worked for Home Instead Senior Care for many years.

She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

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Aug 31, 2024

Mary Lou Miller, age 96, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on August 31, 2024, in Perry, Ohio.  She was born May 25, 1928, in Columbus, Ohio, to Frank and Jennie (Coccia) Galilei.

Mary Lou met and married Carroll Miller, in her early 20's and they enjoyed 67 years of marriage until his death...

Aug 30, 2024

Donald H. Cipollo, age 80, passed away August 30, 2024, at Danbury of Mentor.  He was born October 20, 1943, in Cleveland to Henry Cipollo and Adele (Yanusaitis) Cipollo.

Donald is survived by his wife of 57 years, Toni (Bufalino) Cipollo; children Dawn Hovancsek (Jim) and Todd Cipollo (Courtney); grandchildren Cole Cwiklinski, Nick Cwiklinski, Cassidy Cipollo, Paige...

Aug 29, 2024

Norma Lee (Pizzino) Nelson passed away August 29th, 2024, in Painesville, Ohio.  She was born June 18, 1933, in Madison to James Vincent Pizzino and Mary Rose (Loria) Pizzino.

Norma worked for Ashtabula County Community Action, the Madison School District and the    J. C. Penney Company.

Norma had a full and active life.  She was...

Aug 27, 2024

Larry John Palecek, age 68, passed away August 27, 2024, at University Hospital in Cleveland.  He was born January 17, 1956, in Painesville to Robert Palecek and Clementine (Brager) Palecek.

Larry was a tool maker and worked for Pro Grind Finishers for many years.  He was also a mechanic and loved working on cars.

Larry...