obituaries

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...

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....