obituaries

Oct 24, 2022

Howard James Ivary, age 79, passed away at Homestead II nursing home on October 24th, 2022. He was born in Painesville, Ohio November 13th, 1942, to Ruth (Sivula) and Matt Ivary.

Howard grew up in Fairport Harbor, Ohio and graduated from Fairport Harding High School in 1960. He graduated Magna Cum Lauda in 1966 from Dyke College...

Oct 23, 2022

Margaret Ann (Mulqueeny) Filuta, age 92, passed away October 23, 2022, at Kemper House in Strongsville.  She was born November 5, 1929, in Painesville to William E. and Mabel (Walter) Mulqueeny.

Margaret Ann graduated from the New York School of Interior Design and lived for a while in New York City while in school. She was a...

Oct 22, 2022

Cheri L. Trumbull, age 46, passed away October 22, 2022, at Lake West Hospital in Willoughby.  She was born January 20, 1976, in Painesville to Valentine S. Gavlick Jr. and Ethel E. (Kile) Gavlick.

She was a data entry clerk and worked for Remedi Senior Care.

Cheri was a strong, independent woman who had a...

Oct 21, 2022

Services for Gerald J. White, age 78, will be Thursday, October 27, 2022, at 4:00 PM at the Spear-Mulqueeny Funeral Home, 667 Mentor Ave. Painesville. Family and friends may call from 2-4 PM Thursday at the funeral home.

Gerald was the son of Gerald Delmar & Mary (Judy) White, born on May 20, 1944, in Okonoko West...

Oct 21, 2022

Chad A. Cornwell, age 31, passed away October 21, 2022, at Lake West Medical Center in Willoughby.  He was born as an early Christmas gift on December 23, 1990, to Pete and Kelly (Walrath) Cornwell.

Chad began his career at Millennium Control Systems in 2016, starting in the receiving department.  He continued to grow his career at...

Oct 19, 2022

Phyllis A. Urban age 88, of Painesville Township, passed away October 19th, 2022 at Tri Point Medical Center in Concord Township. She was the daughter of Edwin and Gladys (Fenner) Miller.

She enjoyed working at the cafeteria at Mentor High School and Shore Junior High School

Phyllis is survived by her son Jeff (Laura) Urban....

Oct 18, 2022

Marie J. Bonczek, age 71, of Fairport Harbor, passed away October 18, 2022 at University Hospitals, Cleveland. She was the daughter of Raymond Parkhurst and Pauline (Kelley).  Marie was born in Willimantic, Connecticut.  In 1974, she moved to Bainbridge, Pennsylvania, married the love of her life, and started a family.  In 1982, the family moved again, and quickly fell...

Oct 17, 2022

Irene (Drobnick) Kovach passed away on October 17, 2022.  She was born September 22, 1933 in Painesville Ohio to John and Josephine (Zalar) Drobnick.

Irene worked 25 years for Coe Manufacturing and Emmy's Beauty Salon.  Irene was also a very proud homemaker raising three children.  She insisted that her family always have "Perfect Hair" and spotless bedrooms....

Oct 17, 2022

John C. Fulmer, age 82, of Perry, OH, passed away October 17th, 2022, surrounded by his family.  He was born November 13, 1939 and grew up in California, PA with parents Jacob and Hazel and sister Kay.

He was a lover of the outdoors and an active member of the Madhatter's canoe club.  He loved to camp,...

Oct 14, 2022

Elizabeth "Betty" J. Matsko age 94 of Mentor passed away October 14, 2022 at her home with both of her children by her side. She was born on May 12, 1928 in Utahville PA, a daughter of the late John and Susan Kollar.

Betty was employed for 30 years at TRW retiring in 1985.  She enjoyed cooking...

Oct 10, 2022

Carmen A. Carlucci Sr., age 76, of Mentor, OH. passed away October 10, 2022, at his home.  He was born June 8, 1946, in Staneglo in Grotte, Campobasso, Italy to Michael Angelo and Maria Domenica (Bertone) Carlucci.

He traveled from Italy at a young age to make a new home with his family in Niagara Falls, Ontario,...

Oct 9, 2022

Martha Jo Eckard, age 92, of Painesville, OH passed away October 8, 2022, in Geneva, OH.  She was born April 13, 1930, in Altoona, PA to

Leroy and Elizabeth (Reese) Mower.

Martha worked at the Rayon (IRC Fibers) for many years.  She was active at the Morley Library and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren....

Oct 8, 2022

Belcher, Sr, Danny W. age 73, of Painesville, OH. passed away

October 8, 2022, at Altercare in Mentor. He was born April 30, 1949, to Eugene and Bertha (Brewer) Belcher.

He worked for General Electric in his younger years before he had to leave the workforce due to a medical disability.

Dan (Hi-Tower)...

Oct 2, 2022

It is with a sad heart we announce the passing of Shirley A. (Bensel) Cook  age 79 of Perry Ohio. Shirley was the daughter of Arthur and Virginia (Jewell) Bensel born on October 15, 1942, in Cleveland and passed away October 2, 2022, at University Hospitals in Cleveland.

Shirley was a long-time member of Zion Lutheran Church...

Oct 2, 2022

Richard Almon Glenn, age 89, of Perry, OH.  On October 2, 2022, Dick went to be with the Lord. He was born January 21, 1933, in Painesville, OH to Edison and Bernice Glenn.

He graduated from Harvey High School, Class of 1951. Dick served in the U. S. Army in Germany for two years and worked at...

Sep 30, 2022

Linda Hall, age 59, passed away September 30, 2022, at Tri-Point Medical Center in Concord Township.

She was born February 12, 1963, in Painesville Ohio to Estill Hall and Rachel Harper (Wagner) Hall. Linda worked for Burns Brush Inc. for 17 years. Linda enjoyed the outdoors, fun in the sun, gardening, camping, and caring for many children...

Sep 29, 2022

Giacumo Desoto, age 33, passed away September 29, 2022, in Cleveland.  He was born June 22, 1989, in Painesville to Antonio Desoto and Maria (Terriaco) Kinford.

Giacumo was a free spirit who loved helping people in need. He enjoyed building things, fishing, hunting, camping and his family.

Giacumo is survived by his daughter, Nicole Desoto;...

Sep 29, 2022

Gregory L. Underwood, age 69, of Perry, Ohio, former resident of Fairport Harbor, passed away September 29, 2022, at Tri-Point Medical Center in Concord Township.  He was born April 29, 1953, in Painesville to Elvy "JR" Underwood and Mary J. "Betsy" (Myers) Underwood.

Gregory was a 1971 graduate of Fairport Harding High School.  He worked for Avery...

Sep 25, 2022

John (Jack) Kovach passed away on September 25, 2022.  Born in Fairport Harbor to Michael and Emma (Rego) Kovach on October 1, 1930.  He was the type of guy that would give you the shirt off his back. He was also known for his comical comments.  He loved hearing about his grandchildren's and great grandchildren's accomplishments.  "Those kids are...

Sep 24, 2022

Barbara Gardren, age 91, passed away August 24, 2022, at Tri-Point Medical Center in Concord Township.  She was born June 15, 1931, in Martin's Ferry, Ohio to Victor and June (Dolney) Mattern.

Barbara was a volunteer at Tri-Point Hospital for many years.  She worked for West Liberty College as a secretary.  She also worked at Sam and...