obituaries


William D. Secrist

William D. Secrist

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...

David F. Gilmer

David F. Gilmer

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...

Mary Ann Eppink

Mary Ann Eppink

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...

Melvin G Laforce

Melvin G Laforce

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...

Patricia (Miller)  Varner

Patricia (Miller) Varner

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...

Clarence W. Mitchell

Clarence W. Mitchell

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...

Ardith I. (Whittington)  Palmer

Ardith I. (Whittington) Palmer

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...

Philomena M. (Venditti)  Cassell

Philomena M. (Venditti) Cassell

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....

Arnold L. Padgett

Arnold L. Padgett

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,...

Robert "Bob" J. Dodd

Robert "Bob" J. Dodd

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...

Patricia A. (Girados)  Welch

Patricia A. (Girados) Welch

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.  ...

Paulann Sidley

Paulann Sidley

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...

Robert C. Sidley

Robert C. Sidley

Nov 24, 2022

Robert C. Sidley, age 87, passed away November 24, 2022, surrounded by his family at Tri Point Medical Center in Concord Township. He was born December 30, 1934, in Thompson, Ohio to Robert W. and Edith (Cooper) Sidley.

Robert attended Madison High School and went on to receive his Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from...

Dolores Mae Canfield

Dolores Mae Canfield

Nov 24, 2022

Dolores Mae Canfield, age 90, passed away November 24th  in her home surrounded by family.  She was born August 14, 1932, in Wellington, Ohio to Emil and Florence (Hall) Schwanke.

Dolores was the organist at Riverview Church for many years. She was also a music teacher for the Perry School District, Pfabe's Music Store and in her...

Elizabeth "Libby" Ann (Kermode)  Spetz

Elizabeth "Libby" Ann (Kermode) Spetz

Nov 16, 2022

In loving memory of Elizabeth (Libby) Ann Kermode Spetz of Painesville, Ohio.  She died at age 76 on November 16, 2022.  Libby passed away surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on September 14, 1946, in Painesville, Ohio to the late Kenneth and Mary Kermode. On August 17, 1968, Libby married the love of her life,...

Alice A. (Myers)  Ortiz

Alice A. (Myers) Ortiz

Nov 15, 2022

Alice A, Ortiz, age 91, passed away November 15, 2022, in Concord Township, Ohio.  She was born January 6, 1931, in Sheridan Lake, Colorado to Eli and Annie (Chapman) Myers.

Alice was a 36-year resident of Perry, Ohio, previously from Lubbock, TX and St. Joseph, MI.  She was a homemaker and also worked for Child Evangelism Fellowship. ...

Robert J Pettorini Jr.

Robert J Pettorini Jr.

Nov 15, 2022

Robert J. Pettorini Jr., age 66 of Perry Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2022 at his residence. He was born on September 28, 1956 in Spangler, Pennsylvania, to Robert and Betty Jean (Masnica) Pettorini. He lived in Patton, Pennsylvania his entire childhood.

Robert was an owner, partner, and Vice President of Production for Lake County...

Jane A White

Jane A White

Nov 14, 2022

Jane Ann (I'M NOT Beans) Davis White

Viewing will be Sunday 12-1:30 PM with a service following, at Spear-Mulqueeny Funeral Homes, 667 Mentor Ave, Painesville, OH 44077

Born in Fayette Pennsylvania to Mr. Jim James & Mrs. Alice (Dolan) Davis. Jane had 9 siblings (Charles, Lawrence, Tom, James, Alice and Mary) who have all passed...

Migdalia Rivera-Cruz

Migdalia Rivera-Cruz

Nov 13, 2022

Migdalia Rivera-Cruz, age 58 of Painesville OH. Passed away November 13, 2022, at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland Ohio. She was born August 21, 1964, in Brooklyn New York to Federico Rivera and Sara Inez-Cruz-Martinez.

She loved to spend time with her family, dance and help others.

She is survived by her longtime significant other Juan...

Betty J. (Sage)  Woidtke

Betty J. (Sage) Woidtke

Nov 13, 2022

Betty J. Woidtke, age 88, passed away November 13, 2022, in Mentor, Ohio.  She was born July 25, 1934, in Painesville to Ralph Blackman Sage and Theo (Mulkin) Sage.

Betty was a clerk and worked for K-Mart for many years, as well as McDonalds.  She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Painesville.  She belonged to...