obituaries

Sep 1, 2022

Donna Marie Brucken, age 65, of Painesville passed away September 9, 2022.  She was born June 20, 1957, in East Cleveland, OH to William and Louise (DeMaria) Brucken.  She was a graduate of Mentor High School Class of 1975.

Donna enjoyed a nice rain or a thunderstorm, cats, garlic, gardening, and talking with friends.

She...

Aug 31, 2022

Donna Mae (Dillon) Mitchell was born August 24, 1936, to Harold and Elsie Dillon in Highbridge, WI.  She passed away peacefully on August 31, 2022, with her husband of 64 years, Clarence Mitchell, by her side.  Donna and Clarence were married February 15, 1958 and lived in 35 different places during their life together.

She enjoyed traveling,...

Aug 29, 2022

Terry L. Nelson, age 56, of Fairport Harbor, OH. passed away August 29th, 2022, at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH with his family at his side.  He was born January 17, 1966, in Painesville, OH, to Adelbert and Elizabeth (Leasure) Nelson.

He was a graduate of Perry High School "Class of 1984" and he served in...

Aug 22, 2022

Margaret Ann Janos, age 89, of Perry was the daughter of John and Johanna (Moskalcik) Lihvar, born on February 20, 1933, in Cleveland and passed away peacefully at the David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland on August 22, 2022.

Margaret was a member of St. Cyprian Catholic Church in Perry and was very devoted to her faith....

Aug 20, 2022

Richard Henry Shimek, age 87, passed away August 20, 2022, at his residence in Painesville.  He was born October 3, 1934, in Painesville to John and Marietta (Hauser) Shimek.

Richard served in the United States Navy as a Petty Officer and was a Staff Sargent in the United States Air Force during the Korean War.  He worked...

Aug 19, 2022

Patricia Darlene Flacke, age 87, passed away August 19. 2022, at Divine Living of Madison. She was born August 21, 1934, in Painesville to Harlan and Dorothy (Brainard) Farren.

Patrcica was a secretary for Mining Tools when she retired. She was a member of Community Christian Church and Painesville Senior Center.

Patricia enjoyed playing cards,...

Aug 19, 2022

Terry L. Hungerford, age 63 of Mentor, passed away August 19, 2022, at UHHS Geauga Regional Hospital in Chardon.  He was born March 3, 1959, in Painesville to Carl and Thelma (Martin) Hungerford.

Terry was a mechanic and worked for Consumer Tire, C & S Interstate and Diesel Pro.

He enjoyed many things in life,...

Aug 19, 2022

Robert (Bob) J. Vladyka, age 86, passed away peacefully August 19, 2022, at his residence in Painesville.  He was born August 21, 1935, in Cleveland to Robert G. and Mary (Vodicka) Vladyka.

Bob was a member of the First Church of Christ and served in the US army.  He was employed as a meat cutter and worked...

Aug 18, 2022

Adrienne M. Luthardt, age 55, passed away August 18, 2022, in Kirtland.  She was born March 10, 1967, in Painesville to Raymond and Shirley (Stritch) Sharpe.

Adrienne worked for the Riverside School System for many years. She was a special needs caregiver and loved working with the children.  She enjoyed flowers, crafting and camping.  Adrienne had a...

Aug 17, 2022

Theresa Whitehead, age 57, passed away August 17, 2022, at University Hospital Lake West Medical Center in Willoughby. She was born October 18, 1964, in Cleveland to Robert J. and Florence A. (Greene) Stack.

Theresa was a registered nurse for more than 37 years, working for the last 22 years as a Case Manager and Clinical Supervisor...

Aug 13, 2022

Sarah Jane "Sally" Heidenthal, age 83, passed away August 13, 2022, at her residence in Painesville Township.  She was born September 28, 1938, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to Wilbur and Louise (McClintock) Moyer.

Sally was a service representative for American Express for many years.  She also worked for May Company and was a secretary at Fluid Controls.  Sally...

Aug 11, 2022

Geraldine Ethel Fuller Hausch, 95, of LeRoy Township passed away August 11, 2022.  Visiting hours are Friday, August 19, from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Spear Mulqueeny Funeral Home in Painesville.  A funeral service will be held at Spear Mulqueeny on Saturday, August 20 at 11 AM with graveside services following at Williams Cemetery in LeRoy Twp.

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Aug 11, 2022

Joyce A. Takacs, age 87, passed away August 11, 2022, at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland.  She was born December 28, 1934, in Painesville to Lola (Means) and Laurie J. Wilbeck.

Joyce was a secretary and worked for Lake East Hospital, Broadmoor School, and various doctor's offices in Lake County.

She enjoyed bowling and...

Aug 9, 2022

Judith A. Papesh, age 62, of Painesville was the daughter of Richard L. and Bernice Soika. She was born on May 7, 1960, in Chagrin Falls, Ohio and peacefully passed away at home on August 9, 2022, in Painesville, Ohio.

She was a hair stylist for 20+ years at Studio 91 Salon in Solon, amongst others, and...

Aug 9, 2022

Richard A. Clack, of Painesville, Ohio, passed away August 9, 2022, at the Seidman Cancer Center in Cleveland, Ohio. He was 69 years old.  He was born October 7, 1952, in Willoughby, Ohio to Opal (Bomgardner) and Raymond Clack.

Rich graduated from Mentor High School, attended Lakeland Community College, and received a degree in mechanical engineering from...

Aug 9, 2022

Robert G. Bowen, age 88, passed away August 9, 2022, at Maltz Hospice House in Beachwood.    He was born March 25, 1934, in Cleveland to Marvin and Ruth (Peters) Bowen.

Bob's first job began with Ohio Bell right out of high school, in which he made his career, ending with retirement with over 37 years with A...

Aug 6, 2022

Funeral services for Nancy Vale, age 70, a lifelong resident of Fairport Harbor, will be at 12:00 Noon, Saturday, August 13, 2022, at the Fairport Congregational Church, 308 Third St.  Fairport Harbor.  Pastor Tina Green will be officiating.   Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to noon, Saturday at the church.

The daughter of Kenneth and Nina...

Aug 3, 2022

Shirley Ann Loxterman, age 95 of Concord Township, Ohio, passed away August 3, 2022. She was born February 6, 1927, in Ashtabula Harbor to Michael J. Sholtis, longtime Fairport Chief of Police, and Viola S. (Lindell) Sholtis.

Shirley married her childhood sweetheart, Bill Loxterman (one of the founders of Lockie-Lee Dairy), soon after he returned from WWII...

Jul 27, 2022

Sandra R. Trayter, age 86, passed away July 27, 2022, at Tri Point Medical Center in Concord Township.  She was born December 25, 1935, in Painesville to Francesco "Frank" Chiappone and Carmella (Pace) Chiappone.

Sandy was a 1953 graduate of Harvey High School.  She worked for the Lake Hospital Systems as a secretary for the Nursing Program. ...

Jul 26, 2022

Ida Mae Dingle, age 80, passed away July 26, 2022, at her residence in Mentor Headlands.  She was born April 23, 1942, in Butler, Pennsylvania to Leo and Catherine (Kritzer) Nussbaumer.

Ida was a clerk at K-Mart for many years and was a waitress at Mentor Heisley Racquet Club.  She enjoyed bowling, bingo, and cooking.  She also...