obituaries

Dec 1, 2023

Juanita Irene Sanders Rhodes, age 83, of Painesville, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 1, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born August 7, 1940 in Rhodell, WV to Coy and Lena (Bolen) Sanders and went to Stoco High School. She married Bobby Lee Rhodes in Rhodell, WV on August 10, 1957.

Juanita...

Dec 1, 2023

Carole Ann Cottage, age 85, passed away December 1, 2023, at Vista Springs in Concord Township, Ohio.  She was born August 28, 1938, in Morgantown, West Virginia to Chester and Evelyn (Walsh) Moore.

Carole was a secretary for the Mentor School System for over 32 years.  She was a member of North Mentor Centenary United Methodist Church,...

Dec 1, 2023

Geary Edwin Anthony, age 80, passed away December 1, 2023, at Tri Point Medical Center in Concord Township, Ohio.  He was born December 4, 1942, in Painesville to Edwin and Elizabeth (Honkala) Anthony.

Geary served in the United States Navy from 1962 to 1968.  He was a machinist and worked for The Dyson Corporation in Painesville Township...

Nov 29, 2023

Nancy A. Mellen, age 84, passed away November 29, 2023, in Madison, Ohio.  She was born July 9, 1939, in Painesville to Merland B, and Alverna J. (Andrews) Saxe.

Nancy was employed as a cook for Homestead I Nursing Home for many years.

Nancy is survived by her sons, Timothy (Pamela) Mellen of Madison, Richard...

Nov 23, 2023

Dino W. Newring was born May 23, 1956, in Pittsburgh, PA.  He passed away November 23, 2023, at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland.  He was the fourth child born to his parents and had fond memories of growing up with his five siblings.

Dino attended Madison Elementary, Herron Hill Junior High and Schenley High School, where...

Nov 23, 2023

Heidi Pauline Vlach, 57, of Chardon, Ohio, passed away on November 23, 2023. She was born on March 30, 1966, in Columbus, Ohio. Adopted by the late Pauline and John Schwaerzli. Heidi was the beloved wife of Vincent Vlach and the loving mother of Mikayla and Francesca Vlach. Heidi had a passion for animals and dedicated her life to...

Nov 22, 2023

Betty Ruth Will (Judd - Ingle), age 87 of Concord Township, OH passed away peacefully November 22, 2023 at  Arden Courts Nursing Home. Betty was born in Levi Kentucky on November 19, 1936.

Betty, Our Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt, Sister and Friend has left the arms of her family and friends and arrived in the loving...

Nov 17, 2023

James & Margaret Condon: Together Again.

Nov 16, 2023

Robert "Bob" Orosky, age 87, of Painesville, OH passed away, joining God again, on November 16, 2023, while surrounded by family at Fairmount Health/Breckenridge Village in Willoughby.  He was born a first generation Hungarian-American on February 13, 1936 in Cleveland to Theresa (Takacs) and Michael J Orosky.   He was a beloved and devoted son, brother, husband, brother-in-law, uncle, dad,...

Nov 15, 2023

Karen M. Boerner, age 75, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2023, at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland.  She was born August 23, 1948, in Painesville to Lawrence "Larry" and Natalie "Nan" (Thompson) Moser.

Karen was employed by Sears Roebuck & Company for over 20 years.  She also worked at Bellflower Elementary We Care after school...

Nov 9, 2023

Sam died on November 9, 2023 at the age of 72. He was born on August 2, 1951 to Thomas J and Irene (Rego) Shelby in Painesville, Ohio. He is survived by his wife of 42 years Sally (Cameron) Shelby, sons Patrick and Matthew Shelby, daughter Crystal (LeShawn) Shelby Brown, sisters Kathy (Tim-deceased) Saluk, Nancy (Greg-deceased) Underwood, brother Jim...

Nov 9, 2023

Tracy Ann Burns, age 58, passed away November 9, 2023, at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland.  She was born April 17, 1965, in Painesville.

Tracy worked in the healthcare industry as a STNA for many years.  She was a bartender for the Painesville VFW and the Chardon VFW and was also a volunteer firefighter and EMT...

Nov 4, 2023

Myrtle "Evalee" Seckman, age 87, passed away November 4, 2023, in Mentor, Ohio.  She was born August 18, 1936, in McMinnville, Tennessee to Orville and Ora Mae (Holt) Austin.

She was a member of Painesville Baptist Church, 140 Park Road, Painesville.

Evalee loved anything family!  She was nurturing to everyone, and her heart cast endless...

Nov 3, 2023

James Alan Hobson, age, 75, passed away on November 3, 2023, at his home in Concord Township, Ohio. He was born October 8, 1948, in Painesville, Ohio to Percival and Lucille Hobson (Starkey)

James served in the United States Army from 1966 to 1969.  He worked for De Nora Tech for over 34 years.  James enjoyed riding...

Nov 3, 2023

Douglas S. Advey, age 58, passed November 3, 2023, at Tripoint Medical Center in Concord Township.  He was born April 2, 1965, in Painesville to Robert J. and Ruth (Alden) Advey.

Douglas was a life-time Painesville resident and a 1983 graduate of Riverside High School.  He was the general manager and owner of ProVision Impression, since 1995....

Oct 31, 2023

Diane B. Dominish Williams passed away October 31, 2023.  She was born December 15, 1943, to Joseph J. and Mary (Bumbak) Dominish,

Diane grew up in Grand River.  She worked at Huntington Bank in Columbus and retired from the Mill Rose Company in Mentor after 20 years.

She enjoyed line dancing, embroidery, cross stitching and...

Oct 29, 2023

William C. Milnes, age 69, passed away October 29, 2023, at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland.  He was born February 23, 1954, in Wurzburg, Germany to Robert and Betty (VanMeter) Milnes.

William worked for Stanley Assembly Technologies for over 38 years, retiring in 2016.  He enjoyed woodworking, golfing, playing horseshoes and cornhole, and landscaping his yard. ...

Oct 24, 2023

Jo Ann Lefelhoc, age 86, passed away October 24, 2023, at her residence in Perry, Ohio.  She was born September 18, 1937, in Painesville to Erro "Mose" and Estelle (Swanio) Palsse.

Jo Ann was a graduate of Harvey High School and had enjoyed playing softball, running track, playing basketball, and bowling.  After high school she worked for...

Oct 24, 2023

Helen Bales, age 84, passed away October 24, 2023, at her residence in Grand River, Ohio.  She was born April 13, 1939, in Spencer, Tennessee to Rayburn and Mildred (Lawson) Sullivan.

Helen owned rental properties.  She also was a partner with her sister, Peggy in ownership of a restaurant named Coffee Cup Café in Grand River.  At...

Oct 22, 2023

Anne R. Zampini, age 96, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, October 22, 2023. She was born in Shinnston, West Virginia, on December 11th, 1926, to Paul and Rosa Minniti (DiLeto).

Anne was a member of St. Cyprian Church and Ladies Guild. She was a dedicated employee for many years at Champion Garden Center. She...