obituaries

Dec 29, 2022

William (Bill) James Calhoun, Sr, age 75, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, December 29, 2022 at Avanti Senior Living in Covington, Louisiana.   He leaves behind a wife, 3 children, 6 grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and loads of friends who loved him dearly.

Bill was born March 23, 1947, in Painesville, Ohio, oldest son of Joseph...

Dec 28, 2022

Sandra L. Farrell, 77 died on December 28, 2022, at Madison Healthcare.  She was born July 17, 1945 in Cleveland and had lived in Concord Township for more than 40 years.

A 1963 graduate of Riverside High School, Painesville Township, she had enjoyed rollerskating, horseback riding, swimming in the Grand River and bowling in her youth.

Dec 26, 2022

Lois June Young, age, 92, passed away December 26, 2022, at Altercare of Mentor.  She was born June 22, 1930, in Painesville to John and Jennie (Kangas) Concoby.

Lois was a homemaker and was a life-long resident of Painesville.  She was a member of Advent Lutheran Church in Mentor.  She enjoyed reading and spending time with her...

Dec 24, 2022

Mark Lawrence Hamilton, age 57 of Chardon passed away December 24, 2022, at Hospice of the Western Reserve in Cleveland. He was born October 27, 1965, in Cleveland, OH to Ronald J. and Connie S. (Sabo) Hamilton.

He was a graduate of Chardon High School (Class of 1984) and Miami University of Ohio. Mark was owner operator...

Dec 22, 2022

Walter Ingwer Jr., age 74, passed away December 22, 2022, at Promedica of Mentor.  He was born October 28, 1948, in Painesville to Walter Ingwer Sr. and Marion (Kohkle) Ingwer.

Walter was a pipe fitter for Local 120 for many years.  He enjoyed golfing and boating.

Walter is survived by his daughter, Theresa Ingwer; son,...

Dec 19, 2022

Valasta M. Smith, age 99, passed away December 19, 2022, in Concord Township, Ohio.  She was born November 12, 1923, in Piggott, Arkansas to Thomas A. and Ada (Ward) Gilkison.

Valasta worked for the Lake County Board of Elections for over 23 years.  She was a member of First Church Congregational and was active in Painesville Elks...

Dec 15, 2022

George H. Smith, age 86, passed away, December 15, 2022, at Homestead II Nursing Home in Painesville.  He was born February 20, 1936, in Summerdale, New York to Samuel J. Smith Sr. and Clara Smith.

George served in the United States Army from 1955 - 1958.  He worked for Ohio Rubber and Uniroyal before moving to Texas,...

Dec 13, 2022

Gail "Sue" Hanrick Pomeroy, age 75, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 13, 2022, at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland. She was born October 1, 1947, in Boston, Massachusetts to Dennis and Alice (Appleby) Hanrick.

A Celebration of Sue's Life will be held on Friday, January 6, from noon to 4pm at American Legion...

Dec 12, 2022

William D. Secrist, age 83, passed away at Governor's Point Retirement Home in Mentor, Ohio, on December 12, 2022.  He was born on June 6, 1939, in Monongahela, Pennsylvania.

William was in the United States Army from 1959 to 1962. He loved telling stories and going to the Fairport Senior Center. He also enjoyed spending time with...

Dec 9, 2022

David F. Gilmer, (Dave) of Concord Township passed away on December 9, 2022. Born in Harrisonburg, Virginia on August 20, 1934, he was 88 years old.

David was an accomplished athlete which included a State title victory for the Harrisonburg Blue Streaks basketball team in 1952. He was outstanding player and co-captain of the team. David's drive...

Dec 5, 2022

Mary Ann Eppink, age 74, earned her eternal wings surrounded by loved ones and went peacefully to be with our loving God on December 5th, 2022.  She was born on December 15th, 1947, in Euclid, Ohio to Steve Lovick and Gertrude (Kintz) Rancourt.

Mary Ann was a long-time member of St. Gabriel's Church where she was a...

Dec 4, 2022

A Celebration of Life for Melvin G. LaForce, age 66, will be held on Friday, December 16, 2022, at 1:00PM at Spear-Mulqueeny Funeral Home (667 Mentor Ave.) in Painesville. Family and friends may call from 11:00AM until 1:00PM on Friday at the funeral home.

Melvin was the son of Grady and Minerva (Stapleton) LaForce, born on March...

Dec 3, 2022

Patricia J. Varner, age 89, of Painesville, OH passed away December 3, 2022, at David Simpson House in Cleveland, OH. She was born October 15, 1933, in Brownton, W. VA. to Otis and Mamie (Lowe) Miller.

She married Homer Varner August 15,1959, which was the happiest day of their lives.  Patricia worked at the Rayon for nineteen...

Dec 2, 2022

Clarence (Mitch) Mitchell was born January 22, 1936, in Ashland, WI to Clarence John Mitchell and Ann (Knoll) Mitchell. He passed away peacefully on December 2, 2022, after a short illness.

Clarence graduated from Mellen High School in 1954 and served in the US Army from 1954- 1956 during the Korean War. Clarence also attended Coyne Electrical...

Dec 1, 2022

Painesville, Ohio - Ardith Whittington Palmer, 92, beloved daughter, wife, mother and grandmother, died Thursday, December 1, 2022, with her daughters by her side. Born in October 1930, to George and Anna (Landy) Whittington, she was a lifelong resident of Painesville, married to George Palmer for 51 years who preceded her in death in 2010. Dearest mother of Marsha...

Nov 29, 2022

Mass of Christian Burial for Philomena M. Cassell, age 81, of Painesville will be Monday December 12, 2022, at 10:00 AM at St. Mary Catholic Church, 242 North State St. Painesville.  Family and friends may call from 4-7 PM Sunday, December 11th, at the Spear-Mulqueeny Funeral Home, 667 Mentor Ave. Painesville.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery Painesville....

Nov 29, 2022

Arnold Lavon Padgett was born in Somerville, Georgia on July 29, 1945, to Tom and Jeanette Padgett.  He passed from this life unexpectedly on November 29, 2022.  He is survived by one son, Doug (Gina) Martin of Perry, Ohio; three (3) grandchildren—Christina (Dustin) Shaw of Perry; Nicole (Nick) Freund of Perry; DJ (Stacey) Martin of Willowick; eight (8) greatgrandchildren—Kenney,...

Nov 28, 2022

Robert (Bob) J. Dodd, age 85, passed away November 28, 2022, at his residence in Painesville Township after a lengthy illness.  He was born January 12, 1937, in Painesville to Wesley and Evelyn (Gallagher) Dodd.

Robert was a life-long Painesville resident and a graduate of Harvey High School.   He was a veteran and served in the United...

Nov 28, 2022

Patricia A. Welch, age 86, passed away November 28, 2022, at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland.  She was born March 15, 1936, in Fairport Harbor to John and Anna S. (Karimchak) Girados.

Patricia lived in the Painesville/Fairport area for over 80 years.   She worked as a lunch lady for the Riverside School District for many years.  ...

Nov 24, 2022

Paulann "Polly" Sidley, age, 86, passed away November 24, 2022, surrounded by her family, at Tri-Point Medical Center in Concord Township.  She was born April 7, 1936, in Bellevue, Pennsylvania to Paul Hunter Fisk and Naomi (Dillon) Fisk.

Polly attended Mars High School in Pennsylvania and graduated from Lake Erie College, Painesville in 1959.  She went on...