obituaries


Gloria J. (Chapman)  Fuerst

Gloria J. (Chapman) Fuerst

May 19, 2024

Gloria J. (nee: Chapman) Fuerst, age 86, of Perry, Ohio, passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 19, 2024. She was born July 29, 1937, in Painesville, Ohio.

Devoted wife, loving mother of 4 children, grandmother of 8 grandchildren and great-grandmother of two.

She was a member of Concord...

Michael Manfred Martin

Michael Manfred Martin

May 18, 2024

Michael Manfred Martin, age 53, passed away May 18, 2024, at Tri Point Medical Center in Concord Township.  He was born November 29, 1970, Frankfurt, Germany to Ronald T. Martin Sr. and Irene (Reuel) Martin.

Michael enjoyed fly fishing, bowling, and riding his Harley.  He especially loved spending time with his family. He simply strived to be...

Elizabeth A. (Tillard)  Rieder

Elizabeth A. (Tillard) Rieder

May 18, 2024

Elizabeth A. Rieder, age 71, passed away May 18, 2024, at her home in Painesville Township with her loving family by her side.  She was born October 25, 1952, in Warren, Pennsylvania to Irwin and Doris (Peterson) Tillard.

Elizabeth worked in the retail industry for many years. She retired early to pursue her love and passion of...

Crystal L. Burr

Crystal L. Burr

May 17, 2024

Crystal L. Burr., age 63, passed away May 17, 2024, at Tripoint Medical Center in Concord Township.  She was born September 27, 1960, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Jack and Christine Spalding.

Crystal was a homemaker and was our family's "social butterfly".  She thought the world of her dog, "Precious".   Crystal enjoyed spending time with family and friends,...

John Josef Joo

John Josef Joo

May 15, 2024

John Josef Joo, age 62, passed away May 15, 2024, at his residence in Wickliffe, Ohio.  He was born September 12, 1961, in Cleveland to Josef and Agnes (Sabitsch) Joo.

John was a CNC machinist and worked for Babcock & Wilcox for 45 years.

He loved his job as a CNC machinist and was proud...

Michael D. Hilston

Michael D. Hilston

May 14, 2024

Michael D. Hilston, age 71, passed away May 14, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.  He was born December 3, 1952, in Painesville to Melvin David Hilston and Joan (Neebuhr-Hilston) Hagan.

Michael graduated from Culver Military Academy in Indiana, after which he attended Cleveland State University. He served his country in the United States Army National Guard.

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Mary Lee (Brown)  Hull

Mary Lee (Brown) Hull

May 12, 2024

Mary Lee Hull, age 93, passed away May 12, 2024, in Mentor, Ohio.  She was born November 12, 1930, in Charleston, West Virginia to Willie E. and Velma (Harper) Brown.

Mary Lee worked as a nurse's aide in various nursing homes.  She attended Community Christian Church.

She enjoyed her family, gardening, crossword puzzles, crocheting, reading,...

Herman H. Land

Herman H. Land

May 9, 2024

Herman H. Land, age 84, passed away May 9, 2024, at Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights, Ohio.  He was born March 18, 1940, in Benedict, Lee County, Virginia to James and Flora (Bunch) Land.

Herman was a machinist and worked for Coe Manufacturing for many years.  He was a member of Lake Erie Church of God in...

Rudolph M. Prugel

Rudolph M. Prugel

May 6, 2024

Rudolph M. Prugel, age 92 passed away May 6, 2024, at home surrounded by his family.

Rudy was born in Painesville, Ohio in 1932 to the late Rudolph S. and Louise (Schnell) Prugel, where he was a lifelong resident.

He graduated from Harvey High School in Painesville and served in the United States Marine Corps...

Randolph F. West

Randolph F. West

May 4, 2024

Randolph F. West age 84 passed away May 4th, 2024, at his residence in Concord Township Ohio.

Born March 17th, 1940, in Toledo, Ohio, he lived in Michigan and California, but spent most of his life in the Painesville and Madison area.

Randy was a graduate of Riverside High School and Tri State University, with...

Helen (Elena) V. (Pizzi)  Yakli

Helen (Elena) V. (Pizzi) Yakli

May 4, 2024

Helen (Elena) V. Yakli (nee Pizzi) age 86, of Painesville passed away peacefully at her home in Painesville on May 4, 2024. She was the daughter of Attilio and Antoinette (Igallo) Pizzi, born on July 13, 1937 in Italy,

Helen came to the United States through Ellis-Island from Santa Maria and Gicoma Compasso Italy.  She attended St...

Jeffrey Miller

Jeffrey Miller

May 2, 2024

Jeffrey Miller, age 56, passed away May 2, 2024, at his residence in Eastlake, Ohio.  He was born March 22, 1968, in Man, West Virginia to Opal and Tennessee (Vance) Miller.

Jeffrey worked as a machinist for Slabe Machine Products for many years.

He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, motorcycles, and watching...

Louis A. Dreher

Louis A. Dreher

Apr 27, 2024

Louis A. Dreher, age 76, passed away April 27, 2024, at Tri Point Medical Center in Concord Township. He was born May 5, 1947, in Cleveland to Charles and Edythe (Benesh) Dreher.

Lou was a proud alumni of St. Joseph High School and earned an associate's degree from Lakeland. Lou worked at Jergens Inc. for more than...

Patricia Gavelda Mackey

Patricia Gavelda Mackey

Apr 19, 2024

Patricia (Mora) Gavelda Mackey, age 92, passed April 19, 2024, at her residence in Fairport Harbor.  She was born September 13, 1931, in Fairport to Walter and Emily Mora.

Patricia was a 1949 graduate of Fairport Harding High School.  She received her nursing degree from Huron Road School of Nursing in 1952 and her bachelor's degree from...

John Mcelfish

John Mcelfish

Apr 17, 2024

John McElfish age, 72, was born on February 12, 1951, in Cumberland Maryland to Karl and Harriet (Hughs) McElfish and passed away on April 17, 2024, at Legacy of Mentor.

John was employed at U.S Steel and Laketran.

John is survived by his sons, Karl (Amy) McElfish, Chris McElfish; daughter, Kathy McElfish; grandchildren, Joshua, Karen...

Janet L. Phillips

Janet L. Phillips

Apr 16, 2024

Janet L. Phillips, age 87, passed away April 16, 2024, in Burton, Ohio.  She was born July 26, 1936, in Youngstown to James K. Fredenburg Sr. and Marjorie (Maxwell) Fredenburg.

Janet served in the U. S. Army.  She worked at the Parmly Hotel and Lutz's Inn & Tavern, as a server. She also worked for Hadco Company...

Mary C. Bray

Mary C. Bray

Apr 15, 2024

Mary C. Bray, age 80, passed away April 15, 2024, at Tri-Point Medical Center in Concord Township, Ohio.  She was born March 5, 1944, in Painesville to Paul Daniel and Agnes (McCarthy) Dougherty.

Mary served as a nurse in the U. S. Army.  She then worked at Lake East Hospital for over 23 years, retiring in 2002.  ...

Daniel Edward Baer

Daniel Edward Baer

Apr 14, 2024

Daniel Edward Baer, age 78, passed away at his home in Medina, Ohio on April 14, 2024.  He was born July 11, 1945, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Edward and Eleanor (O'Neill) Baer.

Daniel was in the United States Army from 1967 to 1971. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, boating, and hunting. He was an expert marksman....

Elinor S. (Orient)  Kinkelaar

Elinor S. (Orient) Kinkelaar

Apr 12, 2024

Elinor S. Kinkelaar, age 92, passed away April 12, 2024, at Grand River Health and Rehab Center in Painesville.  She was born January 12, 1932, in Painesville to Adolph J. and Catherine (Schuerger) Orient.

Elinor worked for the Painesville Township School District as a bus driver for many years and Tops/Finest grocery store in Painesville Township.

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Carol (Mccue)  Banker

Carol (Mccue) Banker

Apr 10, 2024

Carol (nee McCue) Banker, age 75, passed away April 10, 2024, at her residence in Perry.  She was born December 30, 1948, in Painesville to James and Laura (Bellumori) McCue.  She was a 1966 graduate of Harvey High School.  In 1968, Carol married the love of her life, Connard Banker.  They shared almost 42 wonderful years together.

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