obituaries

Jan 20, 2023

Donald K. Ludwick Sr., age 64,  passed away January 20, 2023, in Cleveland, Ohio.  He was born June 27, 1958, in Geneva to Marshall and Beverly (Sohayda) Ludwick.

He enjoyed spending time with family.

Donald is survived by his wife, Kim (Rowles) Ludwick; children, Donald (Tara) Ludwick Jr., Susan Ludwick (Blase Budziak), Brian (Mitch) Ludwick;...

Jan 20, 2023

John Philip Biesiada, age 62 of Mentor, passed away suddenly January 20, 2023, in Concord Township, Ohio.  He was born November 3, 1960, in Parma, Ohio to Louis and Dorothy (Martynowski) Biesiada.

John was a systems service technician that worked for PC Industrial Controls and Path Technologies.  He was an active member of Willoughby-Cleveland Elks Lodge 18...

Jan 20, 2023

Michael W. Kaehler. age 78, passed away January 20, 2023, at his residence in Painesville.  He was born January 1, 1945, in Hamberg, Germany. He passed peacefully in his sleep with his wife by his side.

Michael served as a Marine during the Vietnam War.  He worked as a plant manager/engineer for Jacobsen Manufacturing, after 35 years...

Jan 19, 2023

Carolyn J. Fearing, age 79, was born June 24, 1943, in Painesville to Felix and Mary (Venditti) Square.  She passed away January 19, 2023, at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland.

Carolyn was a homemaker and was a member of St. Mary Church in Painesville.  She enjoyed dancing and playing bocce at Hellriegel's Inn.   Most of all,...

Jan 18, 2023

John D. Tressler, age 82, passed away January 18, 2023, in Highland Heights.  He was born January 7, 1941, in Pottstown, Pennsylvania to Charles and Helen (Hudick) Tressler.

John is survived by his cherished wife, Elaine Marie and his beloved children and grandchildren, Stephen (Trez) Tressler (Anni Pepp), Anastassia Tressler Denton (Jay Denton), Jennifer Tressler Marvelous (Milan...

Jan 13, 2023

Robert D. Kuhta SR, 83, passed away peacefully on January 13th, 2023, at Tripoint Medical Center in Concord, Ohio. Robert was born on October 25th, 1939, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. The son of John and Dorothy Kuhta.

Robert "Bob" Kuhta served proudly in the United States Marine Corps and Army between 1959 and 1963, earning a Good Conduct...

Jan 13, 2023

Gordon E. "Rusty" Rostocil, age 91, passed away January 13, 2023, at his residence in Fairport Harbor.  He was born November 21, 1931, in Mentor to Frank and Ivy Rostocil.

Gordon worked for Lonza Manufacturing for many years and eventually retired from the company.  He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.  Gordon was...

Jan 9, 2023

Philip J. Zurinko, age 89, passed away January 7, 2023, in Concord Township, Ohio.  He was born July 13, 1933, in Fairport Harbor to Stephen Joseph and Theresa (Sopko) Zurinko.

Philip served in the United States Army 1951-1954.  He was an electrician and worked for Lost Nation Airport for many years.  He also owned and operated Buckeye...

Jan 8, 2023

Kenneth John Wetzel passed on January 8, 2023, at Tri Point Hospital in Concord Township.  He was a resident of Continuing Healthcare in Mentor since 2017.  He was born to Paul A. and Jessie M. (DeLay) Wetzel on February 14, 1929, in Painesville OH.  He grew up in the Painesville area attending St. Clair Street and Madison Avenue schools,...

Jan 6, 2023

Yolanda V. Bain age 95 of Concord Township was the daughter of Steve and Clara (Rakozi) Vegso born on April 7, 1927 in Fairport Harbor, Ohio and passed away peacefully at the David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland on January 6, 2023 with family at her side.

Yolanda was a long-time member of Zion Lutheran Church in...

Dec 30, 2022

Teresa "Tess" A. Bender, age 91, of Painesville, passed away December 30, 2022 at Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Hts., OH. She was born July 19, 1931 in Fairport Harbor, OH to Charles Joseph and Mary (Ondo) Palinsky.

She was a customer claims analyst for Fasson Avery Dennison, member of St. Anthony's Church, President of the Altar Rosary...

Dec 30, 2022

Rosemarie Stanek, age 82, passed away December 30, 2022, at Cardinal Woods in Madison. She was born January 31, 1940 in Cleveland, OH to Richard and Rose (Lausin) Goerndt.

She enjoyed knitting, reading, baking and the color purple.

Rosemarie is survived by her children, Christopher (Jamie) Stanek, Nick (Natalie) Stanek, Frank Stanek, Geri (Jose) Clayton,...

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...