obituaries

Mar 6, 2023

Selford Wiley, age 86, passed away March 6, 2023, with his loving wife Delma at his side.  He was born May 3, 1936, in Harts, West Virginia to John Q. and Mary (Vance) Wiley.

Selford served in the United States Army.  He worked for Dyson Inc. for many years, retiring in 1992.

He enjoyed camping...

Mar 5, 2023

Patricia Ann Mackey, age 87, passed away March 5, 2023, in Kirtland, Ohio.   She was born June 10, 1935, in Fairport Harbor to Margaret (Miller) and Walter Mackey.

She was a life-long Fairport Harbor resident.  She lived and cared for her mom, for many years until her mom passed.  After that, she stayed in the family home.  ...

Mar 5, 2023

Terrie Lynne (Davis) Montgomery, age 68, of Painesville, passed away March 5, 2023, in Willoughby, Ohio. She was born December 14, 1954 in Painesville to Harvey and Rose (Arcadi) Davis.

Terrie was a graduate of Fairport Harbor Harding High School Class of 1973. She received her nursing degree from Fairview General Hospital and was proud and passionate...

Mar 3, 2023

Frederick Best, age 89, passed away peacefully at his residence in Painesville, on March 3, 2023. He was born April 30, 1933, in Deadwood, South Dakota to Walter and Mildred (Winberg) Best.  He moved to Mentor, Ohio in his teens and spent the rest of his life enjoying the Ohio weather, unlike South Dakota, with its strong winds, bitter...

Mar 3, 2023

Services for Norman G. Salminen, age 86 will be 11:00 AM Thursday March 9, 2023, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 250 Bowhall Road. in Painesville Township.  Family and friends may call from 10:00 AM until time of services on Thursday.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery.

Norman was the son of Oscar and Saima (Rantila) Salminen...

Mar 2, 2023

James A. Queen, age 80, passed away March 2, 2023 at University Hospital in Cleveland.  He was born May 31, 1942, in Cincinnati to Allan B. and Marcella (Hite) Queen.

James was a carpenter and retired in 2018.

He loved to go fishing and boating on Lake Erie.  He also enjoyed woodworking in his shop. ...

Mar 1, 2023

Ann C. Kanocz, age 89, of Concord Township, passed away March 1, 2023, in Chardon, Ohio.  She was born July 1, 1933, in Cleveland to John and Frieda (Eischner) Rath.

Ann worked in the banking industry for many years.  She was a strong and independent woman who grew up during the depression,  She loved reading, learning, and...

Feb 27, 2023

Anthony J. Gullo Jr., age 83, passed away February 27, 2023, at his residence in Painesville.  He was born October 31, 1939, in Painesville to Anthony Sr. and Bernice (Gapinske) Gullo. Anthony worked at Krogers, Painesville Municipal Electric and was a truck driver.  He loved spending time with his family and friends… especially his Pennsylvania friends, who he viewed...

Feb 27, 2023

Shirley A. Hayes, age 86, passed away February 27, 2023, at her residence in Concord Township after a long battle against dementia.  She was born November 5, 1936, in Masontown, Pennsylvania to Denzil and Elva (Jackson) Seese and then moved to Rosemont, West Virginia. Shirley was raised in a very large and happy family as a Coal Miner's Daughter....

Feb 26, 2023

Our hero moved on to better hunting and fishing grounds, awaiting the day when his full family unites with him once again. Charles C. Howard ("Charlie"), age 81, passed away peacefully at home on February 26, 2023 with his loving wife of 60 year and family by his side. While health challenges slowed him down a bit as of...

Feb 24, 2023

Phyllis Anne Cimaglio (nee Collins) was born on April 3rd, 1945, and went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 24th, 2023, after bravely battling ALS for just over a year.  Phyllis was born in Lebanon, Indiana and lived there until she went to college at Miami University in Oxford, OH.   While at Miami, she studied Elementary Education...

Feb 24, 2023

Grace L. DeGraff, age 92, of Painesville, passed away at her residence February 24, 2023. She was born September 14, 1930 in Painesville to Albert and May (Palecek) Manley.

Grace worked as a dietician for Lake East Hospital for many years.   She was a graduate of Champion High School and was very involved with the Salvation Army. ...

Feb 24, 2023

Albert  Pocsics, age 80, of Mentor passed away February 24, 2023, at Lake West Medical Center. He was born April 24, 1942, in Painesville, Ohio to Steven and Anna (Bromley) Pocsics.

He worked as a mechanic for Morton Salt Company in Fairport Harbor and retired after 30+ years

Al enjoyed spending time with his family,...

Feb 15, 2023

Barbette Wagner, age 79, passed away February 15, 2023, in Fairport Harbor, Ohio.  She was born August 14, 1943, in Painesville to Rudy and Hazel (Jacobson) Henninger.

Barbette worked and retired from P. C. C. Airfoils. She was a passionate seamstress and passed her knowledge and passion on to others of all ages, including the very young. ...

Feb 11, 2023

Robert H. Kailburn, age 80, passed away on February 11th, 2023, at Symphony of Mentor in Mentor Ohio. He was born in Ripley, New York, on June 28, 1942, to James Kailburn and May Howard.

Robert retired from Morton Salt.  He was in the United States Army serving in Vietnam.  Robert enjoyed hunting, boating, and fishing.

Feb 10, 2023

LaDonna M. Frantz, age 77, went home to be with Jesus February 10, 2023, at David Simpson Hospice House in Euclid. She was born June 15, 1945 in Cleveland, Ohio, to Michael Casper, and Florence Nappi.

LaDonna is a member of St. Mark Lutheran church and is a retired homemaker. In her free time, she enjoyed spending...

Feb 9, 2023

Thomas Guerra, age 90, passed away February 9, 2023, at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland. He was born July 17, 1932, in Painesville to Charles and Carmella (Tamburro) Guerra.

Thomas was a proud military veteran, serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked in the family business at Guerra's Market and the Mayfair...

Feb 8, 2023

Terri Smith, age 70, passed away February 8, 2023, at her residence in Painesville.  She was born October 3, 1952 in Painesville to Raymond and Lucy (Milonzi) Fleming.

Terri enjoyed decorating her home and loved spending time with her family. She also enjoyed watching her favorite sports teams; The Cleveland Browns and Cavaliers.

Terri is...

Feb 8, 2023

Hubert Jon Thomas, age 82, passed away February 8, 2023, at Saybrook Landing in Ashtabula.  He was born June 14, 1940, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Hubert J. and Olive (Nicholas) Thomas.

Hubert was an electrical engineer and worked for Litten Industries for many years.  He was a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church.

He...

Feb 7, 2023

Marlyss J. Sekki, age 76, passed away February 7, 2023, at Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights.  She was born December 13, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan to Gerald and Roma (Elling) Cole.

Marlyss was the Music Director and Organist at St. Paul's Lutheran Church for over 30 years.  She enjoyed attending musical performances of all kinds.  She loved...