obituaries

Apr 6, 2022

William Douglas Reed, age 76, a lifelong resident of Mentor, passed away on April 6, 2022, at Tripoint Medical Center in Concord Township. Doug was born January 15,1946, in Mentor, OH to J. Richard "Dick" Reed and Catherine Reed.

Doug contracted encephalitis at age 2. Allergic to penicillin, he endured high fevers, which left him with many...

Apr 5, 2022

Josephine Grof, age 74, passed away April 5, 2022, in Ashtabula.  She was born May 26, 1947, in Cleveland to Louis and Josephine (Mauer) Valich.

Josephine worked for the Lake County Auditor's Office for many years.  She was a member of St. Cyprian Catholic Church and a volunteer for St. Cyprian's Bereavement Ministry, working on the funeral...

Apr 5, 2022

Lillian J. Lutes, age 88, passed away April 5, 2022, at Lake West Medical Center in Willoughby.  She was born February 26, 1934, in Cleveland to Steven and Dorothy Closky.

Lillian was a homemaker and a member of St. Cyprian Catholic Church.  She sold Avon for over 30 years and was a member of the President's Club. ...

Mar 31, 2022

Norma Kathleen Graham (Smith), 53, was welcomed home to her Lord and Savior the morning of March 31st, 2022, with her family at her bedside.

Norma was born June 29th 1968 to George and Carrie Smith. She shared a loving childhood with her brother Rocky Smith. Norma (Pebs) was a devoted wife and mother and enjoyed camping,...

Mar 31, 2022

Timothy A. Jones, age 54, passed away March 31, 2022, at his residence in Concord Township.  He was born March 9, 1968, in Willoughby to Robert Lawrence and Shirley (Crissey) Jones.

Timothy was a passionate machinist, following in his father's footsteps at Willoughby Screw Machine at the age of 15. Once it closed 10 years ago, he...

Mar 30, 2022

Cosimo Tomba, age 98, passed away March 30, 2022 at his home surrounded by his children. He was born February 28, 1924, in San Pietro in Valle, Italy to Joseph and Filomena (Colocielo) Tomba. Cosimo emigrated to the United States at age 6, settling in Morgantown, WV and Painesville, OH.

As a boy, Cosimo spent several influential...

Mar 28, 2022

Dennis A. Densmore, age 69, passed away March 28, 2022, in Ashtabula, Ohio.  He was born May 19, 1952, in Painesville to Ralph and Phyllis (Ford) Densmore.

Dennis served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, stationed in Korea from 1971 – 1973.  He was a part-time volunteer firefighter for the Painesville Township Fire Department...

Mar 27, 2022

Timothy Park Palfy, age 75, passed away March 27, 2022, surrounded by family at his residence in Painesville Township.  He was born July 14, 1946, in Cleveland to Joseph and Mary Lou (Smith) Palfy.

Timothy worked for Avery Dennison for 44 years as a manufacturing engineer.  He also owned and operated Palfy Tree Service for 27 years. ...

Mar 26, 2022

Charles "Lee" Stitzel, age 77, passed away March 26, 2022, at Tri Point Medical Center in Concord Township.  He was born January 31, 1945, in Painesville to Charles and Mary Jean (Thoirs) Stitzel.

Lee was a 1963 graduate of Harvey High School and served on their reunion committee.  He was a member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church...

Mar 26, 2022

Michael D. Sekki, age 68, passed away March 26, 2022, at University Hospital Geauga Medical Center.  He was born January 19, 1954, in Painesville to Edwin Dale and Anna (Valocchi) Sekki.

Michael was employed by Lubrizol for over 40 years, retiring in 2016.  He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Painesville and was a...

Mar 25, 2022

Dona McLeod Ashworth, 80, wife of the late Dorner Ashworth, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 25, 2022, after a brief illness.

Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Elizabeth Mitchel McLeod. Dona grew up in Cleveland Heights, Ohio and graduated from Cleveland Heights High School.  Dona and Dorner were married...

Mar 25, 2022

CAROL ILLNER (nee GORDON) aka Maggie McGiggles   Calling Hours:  2-4pm Wednesday, Mar. 30, 2022, at Spear-Mulqueeny Funeral Home, 667 Mentor Ave. Painesville, OH 44077.  Private family internment.  Born Dec. 10, 1930, at home to Ernest and Anna Gordon. Peacefully passed at home on Mar. 25, 2022, in the comfort and care of her family.  She grew up during the...

Mar 21, 2022

Colleen Jacqueline (Owens) Roberti joined the legion of the Lord on March 21, 2021, after a short illness. The immediate family will receive friends/family at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 29 at St. Mary Church located at 242 N. State Street, Painesville, Ohio.

Colleen was born December 28, 1937, in Republic, Pennsylvania. She was an active resident...

Mar 20, 2022

Judith Evelyn Hurt, age 63, passed away March 20, 2022, at Lake West Medical Center in Willoughby.  She was born December 23, 1958, in Cleveland to Charles and Edith Irene (Usher) Hurt.

She grew up in Ohio where she graduated from Willoughby South High School in 1977, with additional certificates from the Willoughby Eastlake Technical Center.  Judith...

Mar 20, 2022

Marion L. Pongrass, age 69, of Painesville, Ohio passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022, at Hospice of the Western Reserve in Cleveland, OH. She was born August 31, 1952, in Grafton, West Virginia to Larry and Rheta (Fortney) Westerman.

She loved animals and worked as a manager at Pinewood Pet Lodge in Painesville, Ohio for over 20...

Mar 20, 2022

Richard L. Miltner, age 62, of Euclid was the son of the late Kenneth F. and Sally (Chilia) Miltner, born on October 26, 1959, in Euclid, and passed away March 20, 2022, at the Cleveland Clinic Hospital.

Richard was a retired accountant, who was a low key easy-going man who enjoyed watching the Cleveland Indians.

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Mar 20, 2022

Karen Eileen Brolund, age 73, passed away March 20, 2022, in Grand River, Ohio, surrounded by her family.  She was born March 23, 1948, in Painesville to William and Mildred (Benson) Hoerz who preceded her in death.

Karen was an accounting manager for McDonald Equipment in Willoughby.  She was a volunteer for Hospice of the Western Reserve...

Mar 20, 2022

Carol Ann Satej, age 86,  passed away March 20th 2022 at the Lantern of Madison.

She was born June 14, 1935, in Madison, Ohio to Frank and Agnes (Sippola) Wickert.

Carol was a dietary aid in the nutritional service department at Lake East Hospital for over 26 years.  She enjoyed bowling and playing golf.

Mar 15, 2022

Conrad J. Galayda, age 71, passed away March 15, 2022, at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland.  He was born December 22, 1950, in Painesville to Andy and Angela (Pace) Galayda.

Conrad served in the United States Army.  He was the owner/operator of Mr. Hero in Mentor for many years.  He also worked as a bus driver...

Mar 11, 2022

IN LOVING MEMORY OF ROBERTA JEAN HOLSEY

Roberta Jean Holsey, age 61, passed away March 11, 2022, at Tri-Point Medical Center in Concord Township.  She was born March 22,1960, in Cleveland to Robert and Sandra (Lackey) Holsey.

Roberta was a receptionist at Huron Hospital, bank teller at Key Bank, and teller at ABC Cash Exchange....