obituaries

Aug 19, 2023

A celebration of life and Mass of Christian Burial for Joanne E. Lombardy, age 87, will be 11:00 am, Thursday, August 24, 2023, at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 9925 Johnnycake Ridge Rd. Concord, OH. Friends will be received one hour before the mass at the back of the church.

A lifetime Painesville resident, Joanne was born on...

Aug 18, 2023

Brian P. Siebert, age 35, of Concord Twp, OH, passed away at Burton Health Care in Burton, OH. August 18, 2023. He was born December 1,1987 in Chardon, OH. to Dan and Diane (Berry) Siebert.

He was a graduate of Chardon High School, Class of 2006. Brian attended Ohio University and served in the U S Army...

Aug 17, 2023

John Charles Spaller, age 69, passed away August 17, 2023, in Painesville.  He was born March 27, 1954, in Painesville to Wanda (Fryer) and Lynn Spaller.

John served in the United States Air Force for over 21 years, retiring in 1996.  He enjoyed working with computers, woodworking, and studied meteorology.

John is survived by his...

Aug 15, 2023

Mary Frances Stockmaster, age 73, passed away August 15, 2023, in Chardon, Ohio.  She was born April 29, 1950, in Cleveland to John and Joanne (McGrogan) Dick.

Mary was a member of St. John Vianney Parish and a former member of St. Bede's in Mentor.  Her faith was most important to her.   She was a homemaker and...

Aug 13, 2023

Michael W. Burdecki, age 48, passed away August 13, 2023, at Metro Health Center in Cleveland.  He was born November 26, 1974, in Medina, Ohio. He grew up in Eastlake, Ohio and resided in Mentor, Ohio.

Michael was a machinist by trade and enjoyed his work.

He enjoyed watching football, reading the newspaper, Facebook, and...

Aug 10, 2023

James T. Higgins, age 74, passed away August 10, 2023, in Mentor.  He was born June 2, 1949, in Cleveland to James A. and Bernice (Nelson) Higgins.

James spent his entire career working at Catalano's Stop-n-Shop before he retired.

He enjoyed spending time with his family, having cookouts, watching all sports, especially The Guardians, and...

Aug 6, 2023

Emma Ruth Garland, age 87, passed away August 6, 2023, at Concord Village Nursing and Rehab.  She was born January 5, 1936, in Morgantown West Virginia, to Arthur M. and Bessie F. (Bradford) Conner.

Emma was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Emma and her husband, William, owned and operated a Snyder...

Aug 5, 2023

Services for Robert L. Bissett, age 85, of Mentor on the Lake will be Thursday August 10, 2023, at 11:00 AM at the Spear-Mulqueeny Funeral Home, 667 Mentor Ave. Painesville.  Family and friends may call from 5-7 PM, Wednesday at the funeral home.  Burial will take place at Mentor Cemetery.

Robert was the son of William and...

Aug 3, 2023

Michael R. Mucciarone, age 97, passed away August 3, 2023, at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland.  He was born November 4, 1925, in Painesville to Michael A. and Anna ( Palumbo) Mucciarone.

Mike was the tavern owner of Mike's Café in Painesville for many years.  He served in the U. S. Army as a corporal.  He...

Aug 2, 2023

John F. Penca, age 96, of Euclid passed away August 2, 2023, at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland. He was born in Cleveland to Frank and Karolina (Koprinvnik) Penca.

He was a WWII U.S. Navy veteran and he worked for New York Central, Penn Central and Conrail as a locomotive engineer.  John enjoyed going polka dancing...

Aug 1, 2023

Suzanne M. Morley, age, 69, passed away July 28, 2023, at her residence in Painesville, Ohio.  She was born December 17, 1953, in Virginia to Roger Freeman and Rebecca (Sharpe) Diven.

Suzanne was a hostler for the Cleveland Police Department  Mounted Unit or many years. She enjoyed reading and playing games. She also enjoyed spending time with...

Jul 30, 2023

Francis Martin, age 58, passed away July 30, 2023, in Painesville.  He was born July 9, 1965, in Cleveland to Raymond J. and Carolyn (Sidley) Martin.

Francis was a software engineer and was self-employed.

He enjoyed planning trips and experiences for his family, teaching and educating others on what was important to him, encouraging his...

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...