obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.  ...

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....

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.

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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Apr 9, 2024

Terri Watson, age 58, passed away April 9, 2024, at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland.  She was born August 28, 1965, in Painesville to Bud and Judy (Ansel) Hudson.

Terri enjoyed being a friend to everybody and meeting new people, she will be missed by all who ever met her. She was one of a kind!...

Apr 6, 2024

Delbert Lehmann 73 of Painesville, OH died on Saturday April 6, 2024, at University Hospital in Cleveland Ohio. Delbert was born in Giddings Texas on November 24, 1950.

Delbert is survived by his wife of 40 years Barbara (Lentz), and his two children Tracey (Jon) Stehura and Daniel (Jamie) Gornowich.

Delbert was predeceased in life...

Apr 4, 2024

James Musacchio, age 80, passed away April 4, 2024, at his residence in Concord Township.  He was born September 23, 1943, in Cleveland to Louis and Sarah (Pietrantone) Musacchio.

James was an electrician and a member of IBEW Local No. 38.  He served in Vietnam, on board the USS Intrepid for four years.

He was...

Apr 3, 2024

Harry W. Mason, age 69, passed away April 3, 2024, at Tri-Point Medical Center in Concord Township, Ohio.  He was born February 6, 1955, in Painesville to Harry R. and Josephine (Bosely) Mason.

Harry graduated from Mentor High School, and he also graduated from Lakeland Community College and received his Bachelor's degree from Dyke College.

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Apr 2, 2024

Sherry Lynn Smith, age 56, passed away April 2, 2024 after a brief illness, at Tri Point Medical Center in Concord Township.  She was born March 18, 1968, to Kenneth and Eva (Boriska) Smith in Willoughby Ohio.

Sherry graduated from Thomas W. Harvey High School in 1986.  She was in the marching band and played the clarinet....

Apr 2, 2024

Cesar I. Padilla-Ornelas, age 31, passed away on April 2, 2024, in Painesville.  He was born September 4, 1992, in Mexico to Jose I. Padilla and Maria I. Padilla.

Cesar worked in the maintenance department for PVS Chemicals and STP Products for many years.  He was a member of St. Mary Church in Painesville.

He...

Mar 29, 2024

Patricia H. Simko, age 89, passed away March 29, 2024, at her residence in Leroy Township.  She was born December 16, 1934, in Detroit, Michigan to James and Elizabeth (Buero) Testorelli.

Patricia worked for Avery Dennison in the shipping & receiving department for over 30 years. After retirement she worked for the Leroy Country Store.

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Mar 21, 2024

Roger was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on January 14, 1949, and died on March 21, 2024, at home.  In his early years he attended Resurrection School, spent his summers at the Moore pool in Brookline and worked at Isaly's.  He graduated from South Hills high school and the University of Pittsburgh including the ROTC program.  In Vietnam he was...