obituaries
Maria E. Guzman
May 20, 2026
Maria E. Guzman, age 75, passed away May 20, 2026, in Jefferson, Ohio. She was born August 2, 1950, in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico to Monserrate Guzman Santiago and Eugenia Esmurria Mendez.
I wanted to share a few details about what Maria “Geñi” enjoyed most. She always appreciated a good bargain and loved spending time at yard sales and local thrift...
Linda Montrose Horsey
May 16, 2026
Linda Montrose Horsey age, 77, of Painesville OH, was called home by the Lord on Saturday, May 16th 2026 at Lake West Medical Center in Willoughby, OH. She was born on February 22, 1949, in Saginaw MI, to John E. Horsey and Eleanor G. Sandow.
Linda had a heart for people and worked for many years at Hillcrest Hospital as a...
Thomas John Hogya
May 15, 2026
Thomas John Hogya, age 53, passed away May 15, 2026, at his residence in Painesville. He was born February 18, 1973, in Painesville to Deborah “Debbie” Urban and the late Thomas Joseph Hogya.
Thomas was a wonderful artist. He loved to go fishing, play horseshoes with friends and sing karaoke.
Thomas is survived by his mother, Deborah “Debbie” M. Urban (Robert Abbott),...
Marilyn I Schrag
May 13, 2026
Marilyn I. Schrag, age 87, of Painesville, OH, passed away at her residence May 13, 2026.
She was born February 9, 1939, in Painesville to Ira and Ethel (Sabo) Dye.
Marilyn was a graduate of Riverside High School Class of 1957 and enjoyed football and her Cleveland Browns.
She is survived by her husband, Gerald Schrag; daughters, Victoria (Dave) Fargo and Melissa (Lee)...
Mary Louise Hawkins
May 10, 2026
Mary Louise Hawkins age 93, moved to heaven on May 10, 2026, from Painesville, Ohio. She was born on August 11, 1932, in Lake City, Tennessee to Mitchell Foust and Vera Myrtle (Leach) Johnson.
Mary Louise was an extraordinary homemaker and enjoyed playing Scrabble and working puzzles with her family and friends. Living in Mentor on the Lake for most of...
Margaret J. Cardina
May 9, 2026
Margaret J. Cardina passed away peacefully May 9, 2026, at Governor’s Pointe in Mentor at the age of 93. She was born Oct. 6, 1932 in Wendel, WV, moved to Fairport Harbor, OH in 1947 and was a long time resident of Painesville, OH.
She was a member of St. Mary Church in Painesville / St. Anthony of Padua in Fairport,...
Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Orosz
May 8, 2026
Cynthia Ann (Cindy) Orosz, age 68, of Painesville Township, passed away May 8, 2026. She was born June 10, 1957, in Painesville to James H. Curtis and Mary Ann (Giratos) Curtis.
Cindy was a seamstress and hair stylist for many years, and worked for David’s Bridal, Dillards, Fantastic Sam’s hair salon, Giant Eagle bakery, and the Center for Dialysis Care. She...
Doriano Trifiletti
May 7, 2026
Doriano Trifiletti, age 85, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on May 7, 2026, at his residence in Mentor. He was born on September 14, 1940, in Tuscany, to Giuseppe Trifiletti and Rosa (Torre) Trifiletti.
Doriano worked for many dedicated years at SAS Rubber Company, where he was known for his strong work ethic and commitment.
Doriano enjoyed traveling to his...
Georgia Virginia (Kirk) Simons
May 3, 2026
We are sad to announce the passing of Georgia Virginia Simons, age 91, on May 3, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Jonesville, Virginia to Curtis and Verna (Johnson) Kirk.
Virginia enjoyed dancing and loved a good party! More than anything, she loved spending time with her family.
She will forever be treasured in the hearts...
Richard E Hauser
May 3, 2026
Richard Edward Hauser, age 84, passed away on May 3rd, 2026 at his residence in Painesville, OH. He was born in Cleveland on July 19th, 1941, to Edward and Anna (Huzl) Hauser. He lived in Garfield Heights until the family moved to a farm in Bainbridge, where he grew up with his 13 brothers and sisters.
Richard worked as a machinist...
Robert Eugene DiCarlo
May 2, 2026
Robert E. DiCarlo, age 91 of Mentor, formally of Painesville, Ohio passed away Saturday May 2nd at Governor’s Point Mentor, Ohio.
Bob was born in Morgantown, West Virgina on February 10, 1935, to Teresa and Guy DiCarlo. Bob with his family moved to Painesville, Ohio in 1948. He attended St. Mary’s Painesville Catholic school where in the 7th grade he met...
David Downing
Apr 26, 2026
David Downing, age 63, passed away April 26, 2026 at his home in Fairport Harbor. He was born on October 20, 1962, to Cynthia (Hurst) Downing and James S. Downing (deceased).
David was a hard working insurance agent, but his great loves in life were music, boats, cars, friends and family.
He was a talented and accomplished musician who played the bass...
John Rendek
Apr 24, 2026
October 11, 1958 - April 24, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Rendek, 67, of Painesville. John will forever be remembered as a loving husband, father, step-father, brother, uncle, friend, and hero to so many.
John grew up in Painesville, Ohio, and was a proud graduate of Harvey...
Jacob Padilla-Ornelas
Apr 22, 2026
Jacob Padilla-Ornelas passed away April 22, 2026 at University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. He was born February 2, 2002 in Painesville to Jose Luis Padilla and Maria I. Ornelas Padilla.
Jacob is survived by his brothers, Christian Padilla-Ornelas, Luis Alberto Padilla-Ornelas, and his parents. He was preceded in death by his brother Cesar Ivan Padilla-Ornelas in 2024....
Anthony Urbas
Apr 22, 2026
Anthony Urbas, age 87, passed away April 22, 2026, in Painesville, Ohio. He was born November 10, 1938, in Mentor to Frank J. Urbas and Mary (Kuhar) Urbas.
Anthony served in the United States Army. He was an auto body repairman and worked for Andy's Auto body for many years. Before that he worked at Classic Carriage...
Cynthia J. (Payne) Thompson Mandelli
Apr 18, 2026
Cynthia J. Thompson Mandelli, age 73, passed away April 18, 2026, at Tri Point Medical Center in Concord Township. She was born March 31, 1953, in Buckhannon, West Virginia to Theodore B. Payne and Jewell F. (Lough) Payne.
Cynthia worked for C V S for many years. She was a devout member of Family of Faith Church...
James H. Kroll
Apr 15, 2026
James H. Kroll, age 89, passed away April 15, 2026, in Richmond Heights, Ohio. He was born September 15, 1936, in Frostburg, Maryland to John Edward Kroll and Frances (Filer) Kroll, and moved to Ohio when he was 19.
James served in the United States Army. He worked for Avery Dennison for over 41 years. James enjoyed...
Earl W. Holloway, Jr.
Apr 13, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Earl W. Holloway Jr., age 77, of Perry, Ohio. He was born January 4, 1949, in Spring City, Tennessee to Earl W. Holloway Sr. and Virginia Holloway.
Earl loved anything to do with being outdoors, fishing, and hunting. But most of all he loved spending time...
Michael D. Snell
Apr 13, 2026
Michael D. Snell, 74, of Painesville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Born in Painesville to Winifred (Cobb) Snell and Delbert Snell, Mike spent his life deeply rooted in the community he loved. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 42 years, Martha (Burr) Snell; and his parents,...
Dolores M. (Andrews) Stange
Apr 11, 2026
Dolores M. Stange, age 90, passed away April 11, 2026, at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland. She was born June 11, 1935, in Painesville to Francis L. Andrews and Ethaleen M. (Ford) Andrews.
Dolores was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Painesville.
Dolores is survived by her daughters, Debra (Patrick) Barney, Kathleen...

