obituaries

Feb 27, 2023

Shirley A. Hayes, age 86, passed away February 27, 2023, at her residence in Concord Township after a long battle against dementia.  She was born November 5, 1936, in Masontown, Pennsylvania to Denzil and Elva (Jackson) Seese and then moved to Rosemont, West Virginia. Shirley was raised in a very large and happy family as a Coal Miner's Daughter....

Feb 26, 2023

Our hero moved on to better hunting and fishing grounds, awaiting the day when his full family unites with him once again. Charles C. Howard ("Charlie"), age 81, passed away peacefully at home on February 26, 2023 with his loving wife of 60 year and family by his side. While health challenges slowed him down a bit as of...

Feb 24, 2023

Phyllis Anne Cimaglio (nee Collins) was born on April 3rd, 1945, and went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 24th, 2023, after bravely battling ALS for just over a year.  Phyllis was born in Lebanon, Indiana and lived there until she went to college at Miami University in Oxford, OH.   While at Miami, she studied Elementary Education...

Feb 24, 2023

Grace L. DeGraff, age 92, of Painesville, passed away at her residence February 24, 2023. She was born September 14, 1930 in Painesville to Albert and May (Palecek) Manley.

Grace worked as a dietician for Lake East Hospital for many years.   She was a graduate of Champion High School and was very involved with the Salvation Army. ...

Feb 24, 2023

Albert  Pocsics, age 80, of Mentor passed away February 24, 2023, at Lake West Medical Center. He was born April 24, 1942, in Painesville, Ohio to Steven and Anna (Bromley) Pocsics.

He worked as a mechanic for Morton Salt Company in Fairport Harbor and retired after 30+ years

Al enjoyed spending time with his family,...

Feb 15, 2023

Barbette Wagner, age 79, passed away February 15, 2023, in Fairport Harbor, Ohio.  She was born August 14, 1943, in Painesville to Rudy and Hazel (Jacobson) Henninger.

Barbette worked and retired from P. C. C. Airfoils. She was a passionate seamstress and passed her knowledge and passion on to others of all ages, including the very young. ...

Feb 11, 2023

Robert H. Kailburn, age 80, passed away on February 11th, 2023, at Symphony of Mentor in Mentor Ohio. He was born in Ripley, New York, on June 28, 1942, to James Kailburn and May Howard.

Robert retired from Morton Salt.  He was in the United States Army serving in Vietnam.  Robert enjoyed hunting, boating, and fishing.

Feb 10, 2023

LaDonna M. Frantz, age 77, went home to be with Jesus February 10, 2023, at David Simpson Hospice House in Euclid. She was born June 15, 1945 in Cleveland, Ohio, to Michael Casper, and Florence Nappi.

LaDonna is a member of St. Mark Lutheran church and is a retired homemaker. In her free time, she enjoyed spending...

Feb 9, 2023

Thomas Guerra, age 90, passed away February 9, 2023, at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland. He was born July 17, 1932, in Painesville to Charles and Carmella (Tamburro) Guerra.

Thomas was a proud military veteran, serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked in the family business at Guerra's Market and the Mayfair...

Feb 8, 2023

Terri Smith, age 70, passed away February 8, 2023, at her residence in Painesville.  She was born October 3, 1952 in Painesville to Raymond and Lucy (Milonzi) Fleming.

Terri enjoyed decorating her home and loved spending time with her family. She also enjoyed watching her favorite sports teams; The Cleveland Browns and Cavaliers.

Terri is...

Feb 8, 2023

Hubert Jon Thomas, age 82, passed away February 8, 2023, at Saybrook Landing in Ashtabula.  He was born June 14, 1940, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Hubert J. and Olive (Nicholas) Thomas.

Hubert was an electrical engineer and worked for Litten Industries for many years.  He was a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church.

He...

Feb 7, 2023

Marlyss J. Sekki, age 76, passed away February 7, 2023, at Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights.  She was born December 13, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan to Gerald and Roma (Elling) Cole.

Marlyss was the Music Director and Organist at St. Paul's Lutheran Church for over 30 years.  She enjoyed attending musical performances of all kinds.  She loved...

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...