obituaries

Mar 18, 2026

Eleanore McGuckin, age 98, passed away March 18, 2026, at her residence in Mentor, Ohio.  She was born November 4, 1927, in Maspeth, New York to Harry Loeffler and Catherine (Vesta) Loeffler.

Eleanore was a bridal consultant and worked for Modern Deb for many years.   She was also a sales associate for Fashion Town and a receptionist...

Mar 18, 2026

Roseanne (Bezzeg) Knack, formerly of Concord Twp. and Euclid, passed away peacefully just days before her 85th birthday.  She was a devoted wife of 59 years to the late John R Knack Jr., who passed away in January 2021.

Born March 27th, 1941, to the late and beloved Steven John Bezzeg and Marjorie "Louise" (Nims) Bezzeg in...

Mar 15, 2026

Albert Jones Jr., age 81, passed away on March 15, 2026, at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland. He was born on June 30, 1944, in Saint Francisville, Louisiana, to Albert Jones Sr. and Sisley (Singleton) Jones.

Albert proudly served in the United States Army from 1965 to 1968. He later built a long and respected career...

Mar 13, 2026

On March 13, a quiet stillness settled over all who knew and loved Daine Anthony Carlisle. He tragically and unexpectedly left us to face life without him.

Daine always marched to the beat of his own drum. From the time he was a little boy, with his fiery red hair and unforgettable personality, it was clear that...

Mar 5, 2026

James W. Strang of Painesville, age 77, the son of James and Catherine Strang, was born on April 14, 1948, in Houston, Pennsylvania and passed away on March 5, 2026, at David Simpson Hospice house in Cleveland.

He was employed by Euclid Chemical for many years.  Jim was a real woodsman, he enjoyed cutting down trees, splitting...

Mar 4, 2026

Bruce A. Kotnik, age 72, passed away March 4, 2026, at University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio.  He was born July 13, 1953, in East Cleveland to Henry John Kotnik and Virginia M. (Kolar) Kotnik.

Bruce was a true patriot who loved and dutifully served his country. Served in the US Navy as a Submariner for 4 years,...

Mar 3, 2026

Diane M. Williams, age 77, passed away March 3, 2026, at University Hospital West Medical Center in Willoughby.  She was born, March 2, 1949, in Painesville to Julius Holnapy and Marie (Deckelman) Holnapy.

Diane was the payroll supervisor for Mentor Public School District for many years, retiring in 2019.

Diane was an active member of...

Mar 3, 2026

Mrs. Dorothy M. Hall, age 84, passed away March 3, 2026, at University Hospital Lake West Medical Center in Willoughby, Ohio.  She was born June 4, 1941, in Franklin County, North Carolina to William Ervin Yarborough and Bessie Genevieve Fogg.

Dorothy was a homemaker and enjoyed her family. She loved spending time at the church with her...

Feb 27, 2026

Ann G. Kramer, age 87, passed away February 27, 2026, at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland.  She was born March 28, 1938, in Lima, Ohio to Gordon Gray and Mary Angela (Corwin) Gray, but adopted at an early age and loved by Raymond Weiser.

Ann was a customer service representative for the Ohio Department of Job...

Feb 23, 2026

Ronald Raymond Hibbard II (Ronnie), age 40, passed away on February 21, 2026, in Cleveland, OH, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on June 02, 1985, in Charleston, WV, to Ronald and Denise (Workman) Hibbard. Ronnie was employed by Cres Cor, where he was blessed with coworkers who shared his sense of humor, filling even the longest days...

Feb 21, 2026

James L. Polewchak, age 76, passed away February 21, 2026, in Cincinnati, Ohio.  He was born January 19, 1950, in Painesville to Stephen Polewchak and Barbara (Watson) Polewchak.

James proudly served in the United States Army in Vietnam. He was in the 3rd Battalion, 16th Artillery Americal Division and earned several commendation medals. James was a firefighter...

Feb 20, 2026

Chong Malkamaki, 81, of Painesville Township, passed away peacefully at her home on February 20, 2026. Born in South Korea to Yong Kun Chu and Kwang Soon Park, she brought a spirit of resilience to all who knew her.

Chong dedicated decades of her career as a product inspector at Avery Dennison in Painesville, where she was...

Feb 18, 2026

Thelma Mae Wylie, age 88, passed away February 18, 2026, at TriPoint Medical Center in Concord Township.  She was born July 12, 1937, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, to Clark Buckner and Elizabeth (Grant) Buckner.

Thelma worked at the General Motors Corporation (GM) where she retired after over 32 years of service.

She enjoyed spending time...

Feb 18, 2026

Rose M. Shupp, age 93, passed away February 18, 2026, at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland.  A life-time resident of Painesville, Rose was born April 7, 1932, in Painesville

She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Fairport Harbor.  Rose was a lifetime member of the Women's Auxiliary VFW #7754 in Fairport.  She...

Feb 16, 2026

Jason Biagio Melone, age 48, passed away February 16, 2026, at Tri Point Medical Center in Concord Township.  He was born April 15, 1977, in Painesville.

Jason was a life-long Painesville resident.  He graduated from Lake Catholic in 1995.  He enjoyed sports, especially football and basketball.  He was devoted to his 3 cats, Chico, Bobo, & Sockie!...

Feb 4, 2026

Terrance M. Havrilla, age 77 of Leroy Township, was the son of Michael and Catherine (Harris) Havrilla. Born on March 25, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio. He passed away, February 4, 2026, at his home in Leroy Township.

Terrance worked for many years for National ACME and retired from Hunter Defense Technologies.

He proudly served as...

Jan 30, 2026

James A. Ault, age 75, passed away on January 30, 2026, after a brief battle with lymphoma. He was born June 25, 1950, in Fayetteville, Arkansas to Bartholomew and Norma (Edwards) Ault.

Jim worked for Ricerca for 16 years and finished his professional career in Birmingham, AL. He enjoyed his retirement with his wife, Michellle, travelling to...

Jan 30, 2026

Arnold (Arnie) Snyder died unexpectedly the morning of Friday, January 30, 2026.  He has received his reward, was welcomed by his Heavenly Father, and is now in God's presence, no longer beleaguered by his earthly life's infirmities.

Arnie was born August 18, 1944, in San Francisco, California, to Wilbur and Naomi Snyder, who predeceased him while he...

Jan 30, 2026

Joyce Ann Rorabaugh (Davis), 69, of Perry

Joyce Ann Rorabaugh (Davis), age 69, of Perry, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on January 30, 2026, at the Cleveland Clinic, courageously following a 10-year battle with cancer. She was born on December 7, 1956, in Painesville to George and Mabel Davis.

Joyce dedicated...

Jan 29, 2026

Robert James "RJ" Keils, 39, passed away at home on January 29, 2026. He was born on December 27, 1986, and lived a life defined by love, loyalty, and compassion.

RJ was a devoted father to his beloved son, Kenneth James Keils, who was the center of his world and his greatest joy. The bond they shared...