obituaries

Dec 20, 2024

James H. Replogle, age 82, passed away December 20, 2024, in Middlefield, Ohio.   He was born February 28, 1942, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to Harry Replogle and Catherine (Faint) Replogle.

James was very proud to have served in the United States Air Force in Panama and Nashville, TN, where he met his wife, Betty.  He was a talented...

Dec 17, 2024

Penny L. Skok, age 76, passed away December 17, 2024, at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland, Ohio, surrounded by her loving family after a long and courageous battle with a long-term illness. She was born February 6, 1948, in Cleveland to Gerald Pittock and Donna (Green) Pittock.

Penny was a longtime resident of Painesville, Ohio. Prior...

Dec 11, 2024

Trent Norris, age 86, passed away December 11, 2024, at home in Painesville.  He was born November 9, 1938, in Philippi, West Virginia to Hoy and Dorothy Norris. He moved to Ohio in 1962 to pursue a teaching career.

Trent was a teacher for 35 years. He first taught in Mentor, then Garfield Heights and finished his...

Dec 10, 2024

Martha Ann Ashmore, age 93, passed away December 10, 2024, at her residence in Concord Township, Ohio.  She was born April 12, 1931, in Painesville to Herman and Julia (Rigby) Byler.

Martha was a medical secretary for Drs. Wells & Killian and Dr. Krause in Willoughby, Oh.  She enjoyed camping, playing cards and socializing with friends. Other...

Dec 10, 2024

Edgar Horn was born in Shelby, Ohio on September 27, 1956. He was the loving son of Sherlen and Della Horn, and brother to John Sergeant.

He lived a life of service to God, family, and country.  He took joy in his wife, children, grandchildren, church, the Cleveland Browns, political podcasts, his pets and coffee. He was...

Dec 8, 2024

Scott R. Keeney Jr., age 67, passed away December 8, 2024, at Grand River Health & Rehab Center in Painesville.  He was born January 23, 1957, in Painesville to Scott R. Keeney Sr. and Carolyn D. (Szelc) Keeney.

He was a district manager for multiple restaurants across the globe.  He enjoyed bowling and playing golf.  He especially...

Dec 3, 2024

Brenda L. (Scott) Breniser, 71, of Mentor, passed away December 3, 2024, at UH West Medical Center in Willoughby, Ohio.

Brenda was born November 10, 1953, in Painesville, OH to Leonard R. and Louise H.  (Smith) Scott.

Brenda is survived by her husband of 41 years, Michael Breniser and her loving daughter, Dina Rowan.

Dec 2, 2024

Michael Andrew Kovacs, age 69, passed away December 2, 2024, at Tri Point Medical Center in Concord Township, Ohio.  He was born April 24, 1955, in Painesville to Steve and Laura (Peltoma) Kovacs.

Michael was an inside salesman and worked for American Foam Products for 35 years.

He treasured spending time with his family at...

Nov 30, 2024

Kathleen T. Stark age 86, passed away October 15, 2025, in Edgewood, Ky.  She was born March 7,1939, in Cleveland, to Michael and Mary (O'Donnell) Carlin.

Kathleen was a bus driver and worked for the Perry School District for over 30 years.

She was devoted to her Catholic faith.  She enjoyed spending winters in Port...

Nov 30, 2024

To Barbara Celizic, a gift was never just a gift-it was a reflection of her heart. A handpicked trinket, a thoughtful card, a simple gesture-all wrapped in kindness and given with love. But little did Barb know, she was the true gift. A gift to her family. A gift to her friends. A gift to this world.

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Nov 25, 2024

Teddy G. Bosh, age 79, passed away November 25, 2024, in Mentor, Ohio.  He was born September 8, 1945, in Anderson, Indiana to George L. Bosh and Ruth (Gwinnup) Bosh.

Teddy worked in banking for over 35 years after graduating from Indiana University with a master's degree in business.

After relocating to Ohio from Indianapolis...

Nov 25, 2024

Lois H. Larsen, age 80, passed away November 25, 2024, at University Hospital in Cleveland after a short illness. Lois was born March 7, 1944, in Oklahoma City, OK to Phillip and Imogene (Brothers) Collins. It was there that she met and married the love of her life Jerry, whom she was married to for 66 years.

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Nov 25, 2024

Mark W. Mitchell, of Madison, passed away on November 25, 2024 at the age of 64.  Mark was born on October 23, 1960, in Ashland, WI to Clarence & Donna (Dillon) Mitchell.  Being born into a construction family, Mark lived in many different states during his lifetime.  Following graduation from Bedford High School, Temperance, Michigan in 1979, Mark moved...

Nov 25, 2024

Thelma M. Decker, age 94, passed away November 25, 2024, in Madison, Ohio.  She was born November 13, 1930, in Ambridge, Pennsylvania to Robert Davidson and Elsie (Hapsel) Davidson.

Thelma was a librarian and worked for the Perry School District for many years.  She was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Perry.  She enjoyed playing golf...

Nov 18, 2024

Margaret A. Scheibelhoffer, age 82, passed away November 18th, 2024, at her residence in Painesville Twp. She was with her hospice nurse and three daughters.  She was born June 30th, 1942, in Selbyville West Virginia, to Doyle and Helen (Hardman) Demastes.

Margaret was a secretary for a photography store and did other jobs such as working at...

Nov 14, 2024

Louise Mowery, age 77, passed away November 14, 2024, at Lake West Medical Center in Willoughby.  She was born December 6, 1946, in Perry Ohio, to Tony and Ruth (Schaffer) Seitz.

Louise worked as a storeroom manager for Morton Salt.

She enjoyed crafting and making cards as well as going to craft shows with her...

Nov 13, 2024

JoAnn M. Lindsco, age 87, passed away peacefully November 13, 2024, in Painesville, surrounded by her loving family.  She was the daughter of Theodore L. Neave Sr. and Dorothy Mae (Stone) Neave.

JoAnn was a 1955 graduate of Riverside High School. JoAnn was crowned homecoming Queen and was Miss. Riverside at the Fairport Harbor Mardi Gras.  She...

Nov 10, 2024

Glenda Faye Bullerdick, aged 89, passed away on November 10, 2024, in Cleveland, Ohio. Born on May 29, 1935, in Weir, Mississippi, she was a beloved member of the community and a cherished figure in her family.

Glenda grew up on a homestead in Choctaw County, where her early years were filled with the rural pleasures of...

Nov 8, 2024

Joyce Anne Chorman, age 92 1/2, passed away November 8, 2024, in Mentor, Ohio.  She was born April 11, 1932, in Painesville to Claude and Almira (Babcock) Jolliffe.

Joyce was a 1950 graduate of Harvey High School where she was active in many clubs and was on the National Honor Society for four years.  She was a...

Nov 1, 2024

Marilyn E. Simko, 91, of Fairport Harbor, passed away at her home on November 1, 2024.  Marilyn was born on June 30, 1933, in Union City, PA, the daughter of the late Ralph and Marian (Smith) Fisk. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, William "Billy", her grandson Nathaniel, and her siblings Robert,...