obituaries

May 27, 2023

Paulette Marie (Alexander) Scappino, age 73, of Painesville, passed away May 27, 2023, at Legacy of Mentor. She was born April 21,1950 in Jamestown, PA to Steve and Rose Marie (Biglin) Alexander.

She enjoyed motorcycles, doing work in the yard, and loved her 2004 Monte Carlo SS and collecting Eagles.

Paulette is survived by her...

May 25, 2023

John S. Geiger, 58, of Leroy Township, Ohio, passed away on May 25th, 2023, after an accidental drowning. John was born June 29,1964 to Joyce (Mauk) and Ralph "Bill" Geiger in Painesville, Ohio.

John graduated from Riverside High School.

He was predeceased by his mother and father.

He is survived by his grandmother,...

May 13, 2023

Thomas R. Woodley, age 75, of Concord Township, passed away May 13, 2023, at University Hospitals in Cleveland. He was born Nov. 29, 1947, in Cleveland, to Richard and Helen (Wanamaker) Woodley.

Thomas graduated from Mentor High School in 1966. He attended Ottawa University in Kansas and Lake Erie College in Ohio. He enjoyed fishing, beekeeping, watching...

May 11, 2023

Sheila Beth Barker, age 42, passed away May 11, 2023, at Tri Point Medical Center in Concord Township. They say the brightest stars burn out the fastest, and she definitely shined bright!  She was known for her first born bossiness, gardening, photography and bug collection. Her love of gnarly medical procedures made her a dedicated, and popular, UH employee...

May 7, 2023

Joseph D. Filchock, age 82, passed away May 7, 2023, at Governor's Point in Mentor, Ohio.  He was born July 30, 1940, in Brownsville, PA to Joseph F. and Ann (Kramar) Filchock.

Joseph served in the United States Marines.  He worked for Reliance Electric for many years and for Tradesman International in later years.

He...

May 6, 2023

Judith L. Haffa, age 61, passed away peacefully in her sleep the morning of May 6, 2023.  She was born in Painesville on April 8, 1962, the third of four daughters.

Judy was a 1980 graduate of Riverside High School and graduated with a bachelor's degree in early childhood education from Hiram College in 1984.  She was...

May 6, 2023

Antoinette Jerin, age 65, passed away May 6, 2023, at the Cleveland Clinic. She was born July 7, 1957, in Cleveland to Anthony and Mary Jo (Petrella) Tozzi.

Antoinette was a restaurant manager and worked for various restaurants throughout the Cleveland area.

She was a member of Nicotine Anonymous and served as the secretary. Was...

May 4, 2023

Timothy W. Jewell, age 76, passed away Thursday May 4, 2023, at Advent Hospital in Apopka, FL, surrounded by his family.

Born December 24, 1946, in Painesville OH, he was the son of Floyd and Beverly Jewell, and grew up in Thompson, OH.  After high school he was a Ford mechanic and joined the army.  He was...

May 2, 2023

Martin L. "Marty" Branovic, age 73, passed away May 2, 2023, at Tri Point Medical Center in Concord Township.  He was born November 19, 1949, in Euclid, Ohio to Ralph and Margaret (Rickard) Branovic.

Marty was a retired police officer.  He began his career as a patrol officer in Painesville on July 1, 1973.  Her served as...

May 1, 2023

Mary A. Tribby, age 87, passed away May 1, 2023, at her home in Painesville Township.  She was born May 26, 1935, in Painesville to Stuart and Ann (Kolesar) Brainard. Her husband spent over 20 years in the Army, so she was fortunate to live in Ohio as well as Texas, where her children were both born. The family...

Apr 26, 2023

Laura G. Rossi, age 69, passed away April 26, 2023, in Madison, Ohio.  She was born December 3, 1953, in Euclid to Francis and Beverly (Jenkins) Rossi. For the majority of her life, she was a resident of Wickliffe, Ohio, where she lived with her mother. Laura graduated from Mentor High School in 1973 and worked as a carrier...

Apr 18, 2023

William Vaughn Buckman, age 98, passed away April 18, 2023, in Concord Township, Ohio.  He was born September 21, 1924 in Monroe City, Missouri to Collins & Gladys Buckman.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Rosalie.  Throughout their marriage,   they simply called each other "Mom and Dad." Their quiet unassuming love for...

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...