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Oct 19, 2023

Wilma Jean (Starcher) Snyder, age 86, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home on Thursday, October 19, 2023.  Jean was born on April 30, 1937, to her mother, Virgie May Calhoun Starcher (Wamsley) and William Lee Starcher.  She graduated from Buckhannon Upshur High School in W. Va. In 1953.  She had 7 siblings and leaves behind one sibling, her...

Oct 18, 2023

Betty Jane Marshall (nee Blumena) passed away on Wednesday, October 18th 2023. Betty was born on January 4th, 1928 to a large loving Irish family on the West side of Cleveland where she attended St. Stephen's Church parish school and West High school. She took great pride in her family and her home in Painesville, Ohio where she raised...

Oct 16, 2023

Pamla Allen-Hall, age 52, passed away October 16, 2023, at University Hospital in Cleveland.  She was born November 26, 1970, in Millington, Tennessee to Millard W. and Barbara (Thompson) Allen.

Pamla enjoyed camping, everything Disney, and collecting "Coca-Cola" memorabilia.  She had a special fondness in her heart for her cats.

Pamla is survived by her...

Oct 16, 2023

Michael Yakli passed into God's care on October 16, 2023.

Michael was born in Gyor Zamuly Hungary on May 19, 1931.  He escaped from Hungary during the 1956 revolution and came to the United States.  He married Helen Pizzi in 1961 and is the father of Michael and Joseph Yakli.

Michael worked Joe Dyson and...

Oct 15, 2023

Bryan Lynn McIlvain, age 81, of Willoughby, Ohio, passed away on October 15th, 2023 at The Preserve Senior Living at Mentor Ridge. He was born July 20, 1942 in Yorkville to Walter and Helen McIlvain. Bryan enjoyed the quiet life.

He spent his career as a mechanic working at various auto dealerships throughout Northeast Ohio. The last...

Oct 10, 2023

Zelma Cimaglio, age 92, of Painesville, passed away October 10, 2023 at her residence. She was born February 27, 1931 in Thompson, PA to Andrew and Anna (Swantek) Sloan.

She will be remembered for her baking cakes for Bingo and the time she spent helping her husband Tony with Harvey High School Football.

Zelma is...

Oct 10, 2023

A Mass of Christian Burial for Leona T. Crouse, age 91, will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 17, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 242 North State Street, Painesville.

A Painesville Township resident, Leona was born on December 20, 1931, in Glen White, West Virginia, and passed away on October 9, 2023, at her home with her family...

Oct 9, 2023

Mark F.  "Moose" Mueller, age 63, of Eastlake, OH passed away October 9th, 2023 at West Medical Center in Willoughby, OH.  He was born March 2, 1960 in Painesville, OH to Winfred A. and Mary Ann (Shelby) Mueller.

He was a 1978 graduate of Lake Catholic High School. Mark was a supervisor for Runyon and Sons Roofing....

Oct 9, 2023

Joseph Frank Torzok, age 83, passed away October 9, 2023, at his residence in Perry, Ohio. He was born July 9, 1940, in Homer City, PA. to Joseph and Pauline (Jereb) Torzok.

Joseph served in the United States Marine Corps from 1958-1962. He attended Kent State University. He was employed by Parker Hannifan for over 49 years....

Oct 4, 2023

Carole H. Smole, age 87, of Painesville Township, passed away October 4, 2023, at Legacy of Mentor in Mentor, Ohio.  She was born February 7, 1936, in Cleveland to Lawrence E. and Bernice (Wichert) Jones.  Carole was affectionately known as Moon to family and friends.

Carole was a 1955 Harvey High School graduate.  She was fondly called...

Oct 3, 2023

Pauline K. Crissey, age 55, passed away October 3, 2023, at Hillcrest Hospital.  She was born December 2, 1967, in Willoughby to Russell and Susan (Duke) Crissey.

Pauline was a bartender and worked for Jackie's Sports Bar for many years.   She had a special fondness for her pets , Penny, Jackson and Sak.  She enjoyed attending concerts...

Oct 2, 2023

David F. Ostrander Sr., age 69, passed away October 2, 2023, at his residence in Mentor, Ohio.  He was born December 9, 1953, in Boardman, Ohio to David E. and Patricia Ann (Giering) Ostrander.

David was a maintenance mechanic and worked for Morton Salt Mines for many years.  He enjoyed classic cars and going to car shows....

Sep 27, 2023

Alfred H. Bearer

After 88 years of a blessed and beautiful life, Fred entered into the House of His Lord to be once more reunited with his parents and siblings on September 27th.

He leaves his devoted wife of 65 years, Loretta, loving sons, John (Michelle), Brian, and Jeffrey (Lisa), grandchildren, great grandchildren, and Kelly...

Sep 22, 2023

John James Austin Jr., age 52, passed away September 22, 2023, at his residence in Madison.  He was born March 14, 1971, in Willoughby to John and Mary Jo (Stein) Austin.

John worked for the United States Postal Service and served as Postmaster of the Ashtabula post office for many years.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing,...

Sep 15, 2023

Shirley May Coffin, age 93, passed away September 15, 2023, at Carlin House, a memory care facility in Logan, Ohio.  She was born November 16, 1929, in Cleveland to Raymond and Lola (Stucky) Qualman.

Shirley was a 1947 graduate of Collinwood High School in Cleveland.  She attended Lakeland Community College, Kent State University, and graduated from Cleveland...

Sep 13, 2023

John Farrell, 85, died Sept. 13, 2023, at Madison Healthcare, where he had lived for the past three years.

He was born Aug. 22, 1938, in Cleveland, Ohio to Lloyd and Reva (Davis) Farrell.  He and his late wife, Sandra, had lived in Concord Township for more than 40 years.

John served in the United...

Sep 13, 2023

Darlene Rosemary Swiger went to be with the Lord at the age of 57 years old. She was born in Ohio and spent most of her adult life in Oklahoma.

She is survived by her son, Daniel Lee Swiger; daughters, Amanda (Josh) Shinault and Jamie Swiger; brothers, Leary Swiger and C. Jay Swiger; sisters, Shandra Shahan, Verna...

Sep 11, 2023

Alberto Guadalupe Silva-Rangel, age 20, passed away September 12, 2023, in Painesville, Ohio.  He was born July 24, 2003, in Painesville to Miguel Silva-Ramirez and Laura Paola Rangel-Saldana.

Alberto worked for Avery Dennison in the shipping and receiving department. His co-workers enjoyed working with him.  He enjoyed fixing and driving his car.  But most of all, Alberto...

Sep 10, 2023

Ronald Joseph Hauser, age 81, passed away September 10, 2023, at Geauga Regional Hospital in Chardon, Ohio.  He was born September 23, 1941, in Flemington, West Virginia to Virgil and Hallie (Phillips) Hauser.

Ronald served in the United States Army from 1966 – 1968.  He was a supervisor at Eltech Corporation for many years.

Ron...

Sep 6, 2023

Lawrence Clark, aged 81, passed away September 6, 2023, at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland.  He was born June 28, 1942, in Cleveland to Paul and Blanche (Mastic) Clark.

Larry worked as a pipefitter and was a member of Local Union 120 for more than 50 years.  He enjoyed NASCAR races, bowling, and was an avid...