obituaries

Feb 7, 2023

Valva J. Sabo, age 86, passed away February 7, 2023, at The Sanctuary of Geneva.  She was born August 7, 1936, in Worden, Wisconsin to Edward and Evangeline (Sorenson) Karlen.

Valva worked for Midwest Materials in Perry for many years.  She was a member of St. Cyprian Catholic Church.  She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, sewing, cooking, and rug...

Feb 5, 2023

Brenda G. Butts, age 66, passed away at Promedica of Mentor on February 5, 2023.  She was born July 12, 1956, in Painesville to Ronald G. Williams and Jenny Wynell (Blankenship).

Brenda was a Tribal Citizen of the Cherokee Tribe of Northeast Alabama.  She was a homemaker, loved music, and enjoyed spending time with her family.  She...

Jan 25, 2023

Juan M. Lara-Perez, age 73, passed away January 25, 2023, at Tri Point Medical Center in Concord Township.  He was born May 26, 1948, in Mexico City, Mexico.

Juan is survived by his wife, Maria G. Vadalupo (Saldana) DeLara; daughters, Karina Lara, Yaldira Sanchez, Elizabeth Lara, and Susana Lara; sisters, Imelda Arredondo and Rosario Hernandez; twelve grandchildren....

Jan 24, 2023

Betty Frances Schultz, age 90, passed away January 24, 2023, in Savannah, Georgia.  She was born January 16, 1933, in Keyser, West Virginia to Stewart and Sana (Wilfong) Wolford

Betty was a homemaker and later worked in the retail industry for many years.  She lived in Eastlake for over 54 years before moving to Savannah.

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Jan 22, 2023

Joshua Aaron Fanti, age 32, of Leroy Twp. passed away suddenly at Tripoint Medical Center, ER in Concord Twp. January 22, 2023. He was born May 21, 1990, in Ravenna, Ohio to Steven and Amy (West) Fanti.

He was a graduate of Riverside High School, Class of 2008. Upon graduation, Joshua proudly served in the U.S. Marines...

Jan 22, 2023

Thomas Topping Sr., age 77, passed away January 22, 2023 in Painesville.  He was born December 29, 1945, in Painesville to Gordon F. and Elizabeth (Mayo) Topping.

Tom worked for Sawyer Research for many years. He was a hard-working man.  He loved his trips to Myrtle Beach, enjoyed camping, his Harley motorcycle and watching wrestling.

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Jan 22, 2023

Nancy Jean Carlson, age 76, passed away January 22, 2023, at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland.  She was born December 17, 1946, in Fairport Harbor to Michael and Helen (Davis) Kapostasy.

Nancy was a LPN nurse and worked for the former Lake East Hospital for 25 years.

She was a member of St. Anthony...

Jan 20, 2023

Regena Belle (Jeannie) Erwine, age 96, passed away January 20, 2023, at The Christian Village at Mt. Healthy, Cincinnati, OH. She was born in Zanesville, OH May 2, 1926, to Edgar and Iva Mae (Freeman) Kokensparger.

She was a PBX operator and sales consultant for Sears, Roebuck and Company for 25 years and a resident of Fairport...

Jan 20, 2023

Donald K. Ludwick Sr., age 64,  passed away January 20, 2023, in Cleveland, Ohio.  He was born June 27, 1958, in Geneva to Marshall and Beverly (Sohayda) Ludwick.

He enjoyed spending time with family.

Donald is survived by his wife, Kim (Rowles) Ludwick; children, Donald (Tara) Ludwick Jr., Susan Ludwick (Blase Budziak), Brian (Mitch) Ludwick;...

Jan 20, 2023

John Philip Biesiada, age 62 of Mentor, passed away suddenly January 20, 2023, in Concord Township, Ohio.  He was born November 3, 1960, in Parma, Ohio to Louis and Dorothy (Martynowski) Biesiada.

John was a systems service technician that worked for PC Industrial Controls and Path Technologies.  He was an active member of Willoughby-Cleveland Elks Lodge 18...

Jan 20, 2023

Michael W. Kaehler. age 78, passed away January 20, 2023, at his residence in Painesville.  He was born January 1, 1945, in Hamberg, Germany. He passed peacefully in his sleep with his wife by his side.

Michael served as a Marine during the Vietnam War.  He worked as a plant manager/engineer for Jacobsen Manufacturing, after 35 years...

Jan 19, 2023

Carolyn J. Fearing, age 79, was born June 24, 1943, in Painesville to Felix and Mary (Venditti) Square.  She passed away January 19, 2023, at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland.

Carolyn was a homemaker and was a member of St. Mary Church in Painesville.  She enjoyed dancing and playing bocce at Hellriegel's Inn.   Most of all,...

Jan 18, 2023

John D. Tressler, age 82, passed away January 18, 2023, in Highland Heights.  He was born January 7, 1941, in Pottstown, Pennsylvania to Charles and Helen (Hudick) Tressler.

John is survived by his cherished wife, Elaine Marie and his beloved children and grandchildren, Stephen (Trez) Tressler (Anni Pepp), Anastassia Tressler Denton (Jay Denton), Jennifer Tressler Marvelous (Milan...

Jan 13, 2023

Robert D. Kuhta SR, 83, passed away peacefully on January 13th, 2023, at Tripoint Medical Center in Concord, Ohio. Robert was born on October 25th, 1939, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. The son of John and Dorothy Kuhta.

Robert "Bob" Kuhta served proudly in the United States Marine Corps and Army between 1959 and 1963, earning a Good Conduct...

Jan 13, 2023

Gordon E. "Rusty" Rostocil, age 91, passed away January 13, 2023, at his residence in Fairport Harbor.  He was born November 21, 1931, in Mentor to Frank and Ivy Rostocil.

Gordon worked for Lonza Manufacturing for many years and eventually retired from the company.  He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.  Gordon was...

Jan 9, 2023

Philip J. Zurinko, age 89, passed away January 7, 2023, in Concord Township, Ohio.  He was born July 13, 1933, in Fairport Harbor to Stephen Joseph and Theresa (Sopko) Zurinko.

Philip served in the United States Army 1951-1954.  He was an electrician and worked for Lost Nation Airport for many years.  He also owned and operated Buckeye...

Jan 8, 2023

Kenneth John Wetzel passed on January 8, 2023, at Tri Point Hospital in Concord Township.  He was a resident of Continuing Healthcare in Mentor since 2017.  He was born to Paul A. and Jessie M. (DeLay) Wetzel on February 14, 1929, in Painesville OH.  He grew up in the Painesville area attending St. Clair Street and Madison Avenue schools,...

Jan 6, 2023

Yolanda V. Bain age 95 of Concord Township was the daughter of Steve and Clara (Rakozi) Vegso born on April 7, 1927 in Fairport Harbor, Ohio and passed away peacefully at the David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland on January 6, 2023 with family at her side.

Yolanda was a long-time member of Zion Lutheran Church in...

Dec 30, 2022

Teresa "Tess" A. Bender, age 91, of Painesville, passed away December 30, 2022 at Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Hts., OH. She was born July 19, 1931 in Fairport Harbor, OH to Charles Joseph and Mary (Ondo) Palinsky.

She was a customer claims analyst for Fasson Avery Dennison, member of St. Anthony's Church, President of the Altar Rosary...

Dec 30, 2022

Rosemarie Stanek, age 82, passed away December 30, 2022, at Cardinal Woods in Madison. She was born January 31, 1940 in Cleveland, OH to Richard and Rose (Lausin) Goerndt.

She enjoyed knitting, reading, baking and the color purple.

Rosemarie is survived by her children, Christopher (Jamie) Stanek, Nick (Natalie) Stanek, Frank Stanek, Geri (Jose) Clayton,...