obituaries

Jul 22, 2023

Marie R. Breedlove, age 86, passed away July 22, 2023, at Tri-Point Medical Center in Concord Township.  She was born October 8, 1936, in Jonesville, Virginia to Arthur and Willie (Haynes) Reese.

Marie was a homemaker and she loved to cook.  She also had a wonderful doll collection.

Marie is survived by her daughters, Sharon...

Jul 19, 2023

Valerie A. Laczko, age 83, formerly of Fairport Harbor, Ohio, passed away July 19, 2023, in Mentor, Ohio.  She was born January 22, 1940, in Cleveland, OH, to the late Matthias and Ann (Pohto) Laczko and was the wife of the late Kenneth Huebner. Valerie attended Notre Dame Academy High School in Cleveland and Majored in Art at the...

Jul 19, 2023

Steven L. Takacs, age 90, passed away suddenly on July 19, 2023, at Lake West Medical Center in Willoughby surrounded by his family.  He was born November 30, 1932, in Kohfidisch (Gyepűfüzes), Austria to Lajos and Erzsébet (Marakovits) Takács.

At fourteen Steven's family moved to Hungary. He later immigrated to the United States in 1956 with his...

Jul 18, 2023

Collin Thomas Scoville

Sept. 12, 1995 - July 18,2023

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, son of Eric and Caroline "Carrie" Ross (née Scoville).

Collin attended Mentor City schools and Brush High School, but ultimately earned his high school diploma from Mentor High School in 2013.

Collin leaves to cherish his memory four...

Jul 18, 2023

Thomas R Petti, Sr. aged 82 years passed away July 18th, 2023, at Hospice House in Cleveland. Born September 22, 1940, to Nick and Anna (Klear) Petti.

Tom, like his father before him, enjoyed working on cars and always added a unique touch to his restorations and creations. He loved bargain hunting at flea markets, swap meets,...

Jul 17, 2023

Stephen (Steve) G. Dixon, age 63, passed away July 17, 2023, at University Hospitals in Cleveland.  He was born March 11, 1960, in Clearfield, Pennsylvania to Gerald and Jane (Maney) (Kasunic) Dixon.

Steve was a 1978 graduate of Thomas W. Harvey High School in Painesville, OH. Steve was a lifelong baker, spending many of those years working...

Jul 17, 2023

Our Angel Mary Ann (Takacs) Kish passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023, at age 95, and is now resting in Heaven. Born in Painesville, Ohio on May 18, 1928. Mary attended St. Mary's school in Painesville and the Divine Redeemer Academy in Pennsylvania. Married on August 13, 1949, she celebrated 64 years of marriage to her beloved husband...

Jul 16, 2023

Dorothy A. Lintala, age 83, passed away July 16, 2023, at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland.  She was born January 29, 1940, in Painesville, Ohio to Sterling and Pearl (Gebeau) Woodford.

Dorothy was an LPN and worked for Homestead Nursing Home.  She was also a retired bus driver for the Painesville Township School System.  She was...

Jul 12, 2023

Patricia Anna Carlson, age 79, peacefully passed away July 12, 2023, surrounded by her family at Mentor Ridge Health Center. She was born May 17, 1944, in Painesville to Michael and Helen (Davis) Kapostasy.

Patricia worked at Lake West Hospital in dietary services for 17 years. She especially loved being a mom and grandma and spending time...

Jul 10, 2023

Rosemary White, "SS Lady", age 78, passed away unexpectedly July 10, 2023, in Cleveland.  She was born April 6, 1945, in Sutton, West Virginia to Freeda Cutlip and John Leeson.

Rosemary along with her husband, Ivan, were the owners of Ray's Auto and Truck Sales for 42 years.

She loved animals, all of her birds...

Jul 9, 2023

Katherine "Kathy" L. Olsen, age 85, passed peacefully surrounded by family on July 9, 2023, at her residence in Orwell, Ohio. She was born March 29, 1938, in Painesville to Jack Barton and Audrey (Rhinehardt-Bennet) Barton.

Katherine was a devout Christian who could often be found in prayer or worship. Kathy had many professions throughout her life....

Jul 8, 2023

Connie Mae (Walker) Norman, October 19, 1949 to July 8, 2023.

On Saturday, July 8, 2023, Connie left us.  After battling illness for the past nine months, she passed peacefully in her sleep.

Beloved wife, and grandmother, she was preceded by her father, Sherman Ray Walker, her mother, Hazel (Weaver) Walker and her sister, Diana...

Jul 5, 2023

Deborah W. "Debbie" Lanese, age 66, passed away after a short illness on July 5, 2023, at University Hospitals in Cleveland.  She was born August 16, 1956, in Monaca, Pennsylvania to Ancil Weekley and Joan Herbison Sherman.

Debbie worked in retail management and for the News-Herald for many years.  She also worked for Flowers on Main in...

Jul 5, 2023

James E. Roberts, age 57, passed away July 5, 2023, at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland.  He was born December 27, 1965, in Lorain, Ohio to John A. and Dessie (Childers) Roberts.

James was a machinist and worked for the Swagelok Company, retiring after 27 years.

He enjoyed travel, music, and Cleveland sports teams....

Jul 2, 2023

Barbara V. Oresko, age 89, passed away peacefully July 2, 2023, at U. H. Geauga Medical Center in Chardon, Ohio.  She was born February 2, 1934, in Windber, Pennsylvania to Joseph and Elizabeth (Bakos) Oresko.

Barbara was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Fairport Harbor, Ohio. Her administrative and office skills were valued by...

Jun 30, 2023

Dominic Alesci Jr., age 31, passed away June 30, 2023, at his residence in Mentor.  He was born September 21, 1991, in Mayfield Heights, Ohio.

Dominic enjoyed taking hikes and going for walks with his dogs and his family and friends. His heart was the size of the sun and that's what he was, all sunshine, he...

Jun 26, 2023

In loving memory of Ann E. Fickenscher, age 72, who peacefully passed away June 26, 2023, at her residence in Painesville Township. She was born September 10, 1950, in New Philadelphia, Ohio to the late Dr. Philip and Mary K (Molly Loop) Doughten. Ann dedicated 38 years of her life as an art teacher, sharing her passion at Perry...

Jun 25, 2023

Frank W. Arndt, age 82, passed away June 25, 2023, at David Simpson Hospice in Cleveland.  He was born October 29, 1940, in Geneva to Frank W. Arndt I and Margaret (Holm) Arndt.

Frank worked for Uniroyal for many years, retiring at the age of 57.  He enjoyed playing cards, traveling, camping, wood working, gardening, taking extra...

Jun 24, 2023

Dennis Novak, age 67, passed away June 24, 2023, at Tri Point Medical Center in Concord Township.  He was born August 1, 1955, in Painesville to Andrew Novak Sr. and Margaret (Sabo) Novak.  He was a 35-year resident of Leroy Township.

Dennis served in the United States Navy from 1973 – 1976.  He worked for the U....

Jun 21, 2023

Dennis C. Lloyd age 76 was the son of Franklin and Marian (Ruffing) Lloyd born on July 24, 1946 in Youngstown Ohio and passed away June 21, 2023 at University Hospitals Cleveland.

Dennis was a teacher for Kirtland Middle School and Lakeland Community College for many years.

Dennis was an avid N-scale railroad modeler and...