obituaries

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...

Jul 26, 2022

Cindy Susanna Puanani Fievet, age 79, passed away July 26, 2022, at her residence in Painesville Township.  She was born November 12, 1942, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Daughter to Daisy Brehm and Arthur Sevigny.

Cindy was a caregiver and worked for Rescare.

She enjoyed spending time with family, friends, going fishing on her boat and traveling...

Jul 26, 2022

Paul Panich, age 65, passed away July 26, 2022, at Tri Point Medical Center in Concord Township.  He was born July 1, 1957, in Ironwood, Michigan to Peter J. and Rose (Cisewski) Panich.

Paul was a 1975 graduate of Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood, Michigan and he served in the United States Army.  He was...

Jul 24, 2022

Mary T. "Mitzi" Mihalic (nee Makse) passed away July 24, 2022, in Mentor, Ohio.  She was born September 9, 1926, to Joseph and Julia Makse.

Mitzi was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother.  She was an excellent homemaker, a gifted seamstress (a talent she acquired at Jane Adams High School) and an efficient and popular waitress at...

Jul 19, 2022

Agnes "Sally" Rebenock passed away at Tri-Point Medical Center July 19, 2022, after a brief illness at the age of 96. She is survived by her son, Michael, grandson Michael R. Rebenock (Michelle), granddaughter Stephanie Rebenock (Derek), and great grandchildren Natalie and Christian. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years Mike and son Richard.

Jul 14, 2022

Adam J. Shinabery, age 39, passed away July 14, 2022. He was born November 21, 1982, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

He graduated from Riverside High School in 2001 and The Ohio State University in 2005. He was employed as a Manager, Client Delivery at AML RightSource. His quick wit and ability to recall and recite humorous lines from...

Jul 13, 2022

Elizabeth A. Lawrence (née Galovich), age 89, passed away July 13, 2022, at her residence in Painesville Township. She was born March 3, 1933, in Hastings, PA.

The daughter and granddaughter of Slovak immigrants, she kept her family's traditions and deep Catholic faith close to her heart throughout her life. She moved to Lake County with her...

Jul 13, 2022

Nancy J. Rendek, age 72, passed away July 13, 2022, at Promedica of Mentor.  She was born November 23, 1949, in Painesville to Edward and Irene (Scheibelhoffer) Horvath.

Nancy was a member of St. Justin Martyr Church in Eastlake and a former member of St. Mary Church in Painesville.  Nancy married her high school sweetheart, graduating class...