obituaries

Apr 9, 2023

Michael J. Thornhill, age 55, passed away in the comfort of his home in Painesville Township. He was born April 23, 1967, to Robert and Barbara (Warner) Thornhill in Perry, OH.

Michael was self-employed and hung dry wall for many different people over the years. He liked to watch the Cleveland Browns, hang out in his garage,...

Apr 9, 2023

Evelyn Stuermer, age 88, of Perry, died peacefully April 9, 2023, at Hospice of the Western Reserve in Euclid.  She was born July 28, 1934, in Cadiz, Ohio to Albert and Dorothy Winters.

Evelyn graduated from Harvey High School and began her career in 1952 at Carlisle's in Painesville.  She worked as a Buyer, Assistant Buyer, and...

Apr 2, 2023

Mass of Christian Burial for Elmer M. Kish, 96 of Painesville, will be 10:30 AM, Monday at St. Mary Catholic Church, 242 N. State St. Painesville.

Visitation will be 9:30-10:30 AM at the church.  Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery.

Mr. Kish passed away at his residence, Salida Woods Assisted Living, April 2, 2023.  He...

Mar 31, 2023

Mary Ann Janis, age 81, passed away March 31, 2023, in Concord Township, Ohio.  She was born October 9, 1941, in Cleveland to Edward and Mary (Page) Guyer.

Mary Ann worked for the Lake County Visitors Bureau for over 26 years.  She enjoyed reading and trips to the casino.  But most of all, she loved spending time...

Mar 31, 2023

Howard James Behlmer Jr., age 73, passed away March 31, 2023, at Hillcrest Hospital.  He was born December 8, 1949, in Port Clinton, Ohio to Howard J. Sr. and Leona Mae (Hansen) Behlmer.

Howard was an electrician and worked for First Energy for many years.  He served in the United States Air Force and the Army National...

Mar 30, 2023

Albert Matthew Bringardner, husband of the late Patricia Palmer Bringardner, died March 30, 2023.

Albert was born in 1928 in Columbus, Ohio to Dorothy Bergen Bringardner and Edwin William Bringardner.  He attended Holy Rosary Elementary School and St. Charles Preparatory High School.  While an undergraduate at Ohio State University, he met Patricia Palmer.  They married in 1952. ...

Mar 26, 2023

Carol Lee Evenson, age 81, passed away March 26, 2023 in Mineral Ridge, Ohio.  She was born May 17, 1941, in Painesville to Clinton W. "Pat" Arkenburg and Zoe G. (St. John Cameron) Arkenburg.

Carol was born and raised in Painesville and was a member of Painesville United Methodist Church.  She worked in customer service for Lifeline...

Mar 25, 2023

William Frederick Niehaus age 43 passed away March 25, 2023.  He was born June 10,1979.

Loving Father of William F Niehaus Jr., Katharina L. Niehaus and Madelyn G. Niehaus

Beloved Son of Judith (Keck) Niehaus and the late Frederick Niehaus

Dearest Brother of Victor F. Niehaus,  Jessica (Tim) Basden, Meriam (Robert) McGuire, Jeremy...

Mar 25, 2023

Irene M. Battista (Shula), age 97, passed away March 25, 2023, at Hospice House of Western Reserve, Cleveland.  She was born on February 14, 1926, in Grand River, O., daughter of Dan and Mary Shula. She is survived by daughters Karen (Chuck) Roman, and Kim (Al) Kozak. She was a devoted grandmother of Jeff (Shelly) Roman, Jennifer (Chris) Kevane,...

Mar 20, 2023

Mary Ann Kloski, age 84, of Fairport Harbor, Ohio passed away March 20, 2023, at TriPoint Medical Center in Concord Twp., Ohio. She was born August 2, 1938, in Painesville, Ohio, to John and Mary (Mamrak) Halleck.

Mary Ann had worked as an Executive Secretary for the Diamond Shamrock and then for the Lake County Prosecutor's office...

Mar 20, 2023

Marjorie A. Hlebak, age 88, passed away March 20, 2023, in Mentor after a long battle with cancer.  She was born August 27, 1934, in Cleveland to Joseph and Dolly (Tamas) Ulman.

Marjorie worked for the City of Eastlake from 1978 until her retirement in 2007. She was the Clerk of Eastlake City Council and the Accounting...

Mar 20, 2023

Adela V. Kushner, age 94, of Painesville, OH. passed away March 20, 2023 at Tripoint Medical Center in Concord Twp., OH. She was born March 25, 1928 in Pittsburgh, PA. to Marion and Anna (Nierychta) Majdecki.

She worked as a cafeteria manager at Fasson Adhesives in Painesville.

Adela enjoyed reading, bingo, card night with friends,...

Mar 18, 2023

Services for Venetia K. Mio, known by her many friends as "Buzzie" will be held Friday, March 24 at Spear-Mulqueeny Funeral Home, 667 Mentor Ave., Painesville. Family and friends may call from 4-6. Buzzie was the daughter of Napolean and Antonia (Petropolous) Katsoules, of New Bedford, MA. She was born on January 28, 1943 and died on March 18,...

Mar 17, 2023

James M. Cardina, age 85, passed away March 17th, 2023, at his residence in Fairport Harbor, Ohio. He was born March 30th, 1937 to Dominic and Florabell (Stange) Cardina.

James retired from the Lake County Sheriffs department after 35 years. He played an important role in the building of the new Lake County Jail, where he served...

Mar 14, 2023

Sandra J. Darcangelo, age 65, passed away March 14, 2023, at Tri-Point Medical Center in Concord Ohio. She was born March 7, 1958, in Tennessee to Henry Collier, and Georgia Arnette (Collier)

Sandra was very family oriented and loved her grandchildren. She was also very artistic and enjoyed music.

Sandra is survived by her children,...

Mar 13, 2023

Services for Aili K Leivo, age 91, of Concord Township, will be celebrated  11:00 AM Friday March 17, 2023 at Zion Lutheran Church, 508 Eagle Street, Fairport Harbor, Ohio.  Family and friends may call from 5 to 7 pm, on Thursday, March 16, at Spear-Mulqueeny Funeral Home667 Mentor Ave. Painesville

Aili and her husband John came to...

Mar 13, 2023

Thomas W. Bishop, age 88, passed away March 13, 2023, at Wickliffe Country Place.  He was born November 24, 1934, in Peoria Heights, Illinois to William and Hazel (Strunk) Bishop.

Thomas was a computer tech engineer and worked for Bailey Controls Corp. for many years.  He was a member of First Baptist Church in Painesville where he...

Mar 12, 2023

Thelma Hungerford, lifetime Mentor resident age 85, passed away March 12, 2023.  She was born July 5, 1937, in Morgantown, Pennsylvania to Emanuel and Eunice Martin.

When she arrived in Ohio, she worked at the former Manners Big Boy where she met her husband Carl and they were married on January 12, 1957

Thelma was...

Mar 10, 2023

Eva A. March, age 99, passed away March 10th, 2023, at Ivy House in Painesville, Ohio. She was born February 17th, 1924 to Elias George Otto, and Nebeha Nicholas Otto

Eva worked and retired from Ohio Rubber for many years as a factory worker. She enjoyed the Cleveland Indians, bowling, cooking, and being a caregiver to her...

Mar 7, 2023

Anna Drew Archibald, 96, passed away March 7, 2023, at Hay-Madeira Hospice in Florida. She was born July 24, 1926, in Czechoslovakia to Steven and Anna (Wagner) Krajnak. She came to the United States with her family when she was 6, settling in West Virginia. In her late teens she moved to Painesville, where she resided for the most...