obituaries

Jan 27, 2026

Jessie Sabo, 97, of Perry, Ohio, passed peacefully on the morning of January 27, 2026, leaving behind a legacy defined by strength, devotion, and enduring love for her family.

Born on November 5, 1928, in Perry, Jessie spent most of her life rooted in the community she called home. She was the beloved wife of the late...

Jan 21, 2026

Thomas (Pappy) G. Despenes Sr.

A celebration of life will be held on January 29, 2026, at Saint Mary's Church, 242 North State Street, Painesville Ohio. Tom went on to glory on January 21, 2026, at the age of 86. Tom was born in 1939, in Cleveland and moved to Painesville in 1967. Tom was employed at...

Jan 20, 2026

Robert Dane Parrigan, age 63, passed away January 20, 2026, at his residence in Fairport Harbor.  The Lord called him home after a 3-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born March 30, 1962, in Shelby, Ohio to Samuel B. Parrigan and Golda Lee (Hale) Parrigan.

Rob was raised in Shiloh, Ohio and was a graduate of...

Jan 16, 2026

Francis Edward "Frank" Powers, age 78, passed away peacefully in Painesville, Ohio.  He was born July 13, 1947, in Painesville to Francis Powers and Antoinette (Wey) Powers.

Francis worked for First Energy in Investment Recovery for many years.  He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Painesville.

He enjoyed spending time with his family,...

Jan 15, 2026

Phyllis R. Bushnell, age 84, passed away January 15, 2026, at Tri Point Medical Center in Concord Township.  She was born October 26, 1941, in Painesville to Robert Brown and Mary (Anthony) Brown.

Phyllis worked for ABSCO for many years.

Phyllis is survived by her sons, Robert Bushnell Jr, and Scott (Stormy) Bushnell; sister, Virginia...

Jan 14, 2026

Eleanor L. Davis, age 90, passed away January 14, 2026, at Tri-Point Medical Center in Concord Township.  She was born January 7, 1936, in Henrietta, West Virginia to Paul Francis and Merle (Bennett) Francis.

Eleanor was a loving, devoted mother who always put her children first.  She was very generous to anyone in need and always put...

Jan 13, 2026

Faye A. (Grant) Stanziale, age 87, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026, at the David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland. She was born on September 26, 1938, in Chardon to Glenn and Eileen (Woodard) Grant.

Faye lived a life filled with laughter, devotion, and unmistakable spirit. She was witty, stubborn in the very best way, and...

Jan 13, 2026

Sandra L. Alden, age 69, passed away January 11, 2026, at Lake West Medical Center in Willoughby.  She was born April 19,1956, in Painesville to David Whitley and Pauline (Paramore) Whitley.

Sandy worked in sales.  She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Painesville.

She enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, traveling, spending time with family,...

Jan 12, 2026

Dorothy Tomazic, age 89, passed away peacefully on January 12, at Hospice of the Western Reserve in Cleveland, Ohio, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on May 16, in Cleveland, Ohio, Dorothy was a longtime resident of Mentor, Ohio, a community she loved and called home for many years. She was a woman of quiet strength, lifelong...

Jan 12, 2026

Gregory Alan Hathcock, age 66, passed away January 12, 2026, at Siedman Cancer Center in Cleveland.  He was born April 22, 1959, in Painesville.

Greg loved being a truck driver and retired from Active Plumbing Supply in 2024.

His passions were collecting eagles, taking long walks in area parks, going to live music events, and...

Jan 12, 2026

"TOGETHER AGAIN"

Cynthia L. McBride, age 88, passed away January 12, 2026, at The Enclave of Newell Creek in Mentor, Ohio.  She was born December 2, 1937, in Cleveland to Guy Gibbs and Hazel (Marquardt) Gibbs.

Cynthia was the owner/operator of Gibbs Electric in Painesville, with her husband Richard, for many years. She was a...

Jan 9, 2026

Judith A. Gaines, age 85, passed away January 9, 2026, at Ohman Family Living in Newbury, Ohio, and now rests in the eternal presence of her Lord and Savior. She was born October 3, 1940, in Cleveland to Joseph and Elsie Potocer.

Judy worked many years in accounting for Lake Hospital Systems, before transitioning to ministry, working...

Jan 5, 2026

Joyce E. Kmetz, age 87, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, at Meadow Falls in Madison.

Born on December 9, 1938 in Cleveland, Joyce was the daughter of the late Michael Mancine and Fidelma (Block) Mancine. A long-time resident of the area, she resided in Painesville her entire adult life.  Joyce graduated from Mentor High School...

Jan 5, 2026

Agnes Aurora (Kallio) Reho, age 92, passed away on Monday January 5, 2026, at Tri Point. She was born on January 19, 1933, in Kalvia Finland. In 1948, she courageously came across the pond to begin a new life in Fairport Harbor, a place she would proudly call home for the rest of her life.

Agnes was...

Jan 3, 2026

Ruth Dena (Kling) McCauley, age 98, passed away January 3, 2026, at her recent residence in Mentor after surviving numerous ailments over the last several years. She was born February 18, 1927, in Cleveland to Archie T. Kling and Hilda (Miller) Kling.

Ruth was a secretary for the Veteran's Administration for 3 years since graduating from Collinwood...

Dec 30, 2025

Dorothy Ann Fratino (nee Tarasco), age 92, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. She was born on January 19, 1933, in Euclid, Ohio to the late Adeline (nee Garzia) and Andrew Tarasco, who immigrated to America from Oratino, in the Province of Campobasso, Italy.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Antonio "Tony" Fratino;...

Dec 29, 2025

James G. Kundrath, age 96, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025. He was born on April 5, 1929, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Joseph K. Kundrath and Katherine (Petrilla) Kundrath.

James served in the United States Army from 1946 to 1947. He was a member of the HAM radio Club, and his call sign was...

Dec 29, 2025

Mary Agatha Boyd, age 101, passed away December 29, 2025, in Painesville.  She was born February 5, 1924, in Port Jervis, New York to William Livingston and Anna (Ecker) Livingston.

She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Fairport Harbor, the Altar and Rosary Society, the Fairport VFW Ladies Auxiliary,  the Fairport Fire Department Ladies...

Dec 27, 2025

Rita R. Rowan passed away on December 27, 2025. She was born on February 8,1933 in Painesville, OH to Andrew and Edith (Puscash) Jacob.

Rita was very athletic and active in her youth.  She never missed a day of school for 12 straight years and graduated from Fairport Harding High School in 1951.  Along with raising her...

Dec 24, 2025

James R. "Stymie" Klaus, age 67, passed away December 24, 2025, in Painesville Township, Ohio.  He was born April 11, 1958, Painesville to Robert W. Klaus Sr. and Phyllis M. (Roberts) Klaus.

James worked for Quartz Scientific Inc. for many years.

He loved to read.  He was an avid Cleveland sports fan and enjoyed watching...