obituaries

Jul 11, 2022

Inez C. "Dixie" Leber, age 80, passed away July 11, 2022, at Tri Point Medical Center in Concord Township.  She was born October 7, 1941, in Washington, DC to Richard and Blanche (Testa) Culp.

Inez was an Administrative Assistant and worked for Avery Dennison for over 16 years.  She also worked for Figgie International in various positions....

Jul 10, 2022

Larry A. Hites, age 83, passed away July 10, 2022 at Tripoint Medical Center in Concord, Ohio.  He was born February 4, 1939 to William and Fannie (White) Hites.

Larry worked for many years at Perfection Corporation in Madison, Ohio retiring in 2006. He was a master craftsman and thoroughly enjoyed working with wood.  He built furniture,...

Jul 9, 2022

Donald G. Hensley, age 73, passed away July 9, 2022, at University Hospitals in Cleveland.  He was born October 26, 1948, in Blaine, Kentucky.

Donald worked in the chemistry lab at Lubrizol Corporation for many years.  He enjoyed country music, old and new, classic cars and working with computers.  Don also enjoyed socializing with people, he never...

Jul 8, 2022

Margaret K. Stewart, age 84, went home to be with the Lord July 8, 2022.  She was born July 20, 1937, in Kingston, Ohio to Robert and Helen Stewart.

In 1943 the family moved to Leroy Township.  Margaret was home schooled and received her high school diploma from Riverside High School.  She was a client for Mentor...

Jul 7, 2022

Geraldine Reed, age 84, passed away July 7, 2022, at Geneva Center for Rehab and Nursing.  She was born March 1, 1938, in Cleveland to Eugene and Arlien Fox.

Geraldine was a 1956 graduate of Riverside High School, and she was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority.  She and her husband, Tom were married for...

Jul 6, 2022

James Harris Lawson, age 75, passed away July 6, 2022, at Tri Point Medical Center in Concord Township.  He was born April 7, 1947, in McMinnville, Tennessee to Santford and Ollie (Boyd) Lawson.

James served in the United States Marine Corps in Vietnam 1968 – 1970.  He was employed by the Eltech Corporation as a plant technician. ...

Jul 3, 2022

John E. Janota, age 85, of Fairport Harbor, OH passed away July 3, 2022, at Lake West Hospital in Willoughby, OH. He was born July 21, 1936, in Cleveland, OH to John and Anna (Vondrasek) Janota.

He was a graduate of East Technical High School, Class of 1955. John enjoyed bowling, watching hockey, and baseball.

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Jul 3, 2022

Bruce Kephart, age 70, of Concord, OH passed away at his daughter's home on July 3, 2022, with his loving family at his side. Bruce fought a courageous 7-month battle with stomach cancer. Bruce was born in Painesville, OH July 9, 1951, and was the son of the late Murray C. and Anna Marie Kephart.

He graduated...

Jul 1, 2022

Kyle R. Flaa, age 40, passed away July 1, 2022, due to natural causes in the comfort of his home. He was born, December 16, 1981, in Kenosha, Wisconsin to Christine Gastaldi and Kevin Flaa.

Kyle had a passion for both playing and watching football, especially the Green Bay Packers. He loved music. Kyle was a brother...

Jun 29, 2022

Etta Mae LaRue, age 91, passed away June 29, 2022, at her residence in Painesville.  She was born March 3, 1931, in Paintsville, Kentucky to Milton H. and Mary (Hall) Arthur.

Etta worked for I R C Fibers for many years and Lake East Hospital.

She enjoyed crocheting.

Etta is survived by her...

Jun 27, 2022

Phyllis Jean Gombos, age 84, passed away June 27, 2022, in Painesville Township.  She was born September 21, 1937, in Pemberton, West Virginia to Rudolph and Virginia (Meadows) Belcher.

Phyllis worked for the Ohio Rubber Company for over 26 years.  She also worked for Lake East Hospital Systems in the Housekeeping Department for over 8 years.

Jun 25, 2022

Danny Begay, age 63, of Painesville Ohio, passed away Saturday June 25th, 2022, at West Medical Center. He was born on April 14th, 1959, in Tuba City Arizona, son of Bennie Begay and Etta (Yazzie) Begay.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Glenda; son, Daniel; daughters, Deseriee Begay, Danielle (Daniel) Rodriquez, and Dannette Begay; Father,...

Jun 22, 2022

Joan Edith Polakowski, age 91, passed away June 22, 2022, at her residence.  She was born May 18, 1931, in Cleveland to Gilbert and Edith Blanche (Bennett) Sindledecker.

Joan was a member of St. John Vianney Church in Mentor.   She worked for South High School in Willoughby as a secretary for many years and she enjoyed gardening...

Jun 20, 2022

Randy W. McCourt, age 57, passed away June 20, 2022, at University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio.  He was born August 8, 1964, in Webster Springs, West Virginia to Denzil and Carol (Keener) McCourt.

Randy was a carpenter and was a member of Laborer's Local 310 Union.

He enjoyed fishing and crafting objects out of wood. ...

Jun 14, 2022

Edward G. Zapach, age 63, of Concord Township, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 suddenly with his family by his side. He was born on August 29, 1958 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania son of Edward Zapach and Martha (Krishan) Zapach.

He was preceded in death by his father, Edward. Left to cherish his memory is his...

Jun 13, 2022

Chester Worlledge, age 81, passed away June 13, 2022, at Grand River Health and Rehab Center in Painesville.  He was born May 7, 1941, in Mt. Nebo, West Virginia to Lewis Pope Worlledge and Anna Mae Nell (Smith) Worlledge.

Chester was a 1961 graduate of Nickolas County High School in Mt. Nebo WV.  He attended Painesville Church...

Jun 13, 2022

Juan Antonio Ornelas Andrade, 46, was called to Heaven on June 13, 2022.  He was born February 15, 1976, in León, Guanajuato Mexico to Antonio Ornelas Padilla and Ma de Luz Andrade Godines.

Toni came to the United States at just 17 years old with an unwavering work ethic. He let no obstacle get in the way...

Jun 11, 2022

Funeral Services for Madelaine "Kay" Link, age 80, of Painesville Township will be Friday June 17, 2022, at 11:00 AM Painesville United Methodist Church, 71 North Park Place, Painesville, Ohio.  Family and friends may call Thursday June 16, from 5:00-7:00PM at the Spear-Mulqueeny Funeral Home, 667 Mentor Avenue, Painesville, Ohio.

Kay was called home to be with...

Jun 11, 2022

Hank William Bayles, age 34, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at Lake West Hospital on June 11, 2022. Hank was a proud 2006 graduate of Riverside High School where he played football.

He was born August 17, 1987. Hank is survived by his parents Dave and Judy (May) Bayles; sister April (Brian) Kiepura; brother...

Jun 10, 2022

Kathy Petti, aged 70, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, after a short illness, on June 10, 2022.

Kathy was born March 29, 1952, in Cleveland, the daughter of Wm. Clyde and Mary (Bolinger) Kite.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years Thomas Petti Sr. Together they raised 4 children...