obituaries


Olga Eva Magdolna Takacs

Olga Eva Magdolna Takacs

Mar 3, 2022

Olga Eva Magdolna Takacs (nee Jákli), aged 83 of Painesville, passed away March 3, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

Born October 26, 1938, in Borsosgyőr, Hungary to the late Istvan and Marcella (nee Neuperger) Jákli.   She emigrated from Hungary in 1956 with her brother (Mike Yakli), her husband Steven L. Takacs whom she married in Painesville...

Marjorie L. (Leathers)  Spaller

Marjorie L. (Leathers) Spaller

Mar 3, 2022

Marjorie L. Spaller, age 90, passed away March 3, 2022, at Tri-Point Medical Center in Concord Township, Ohio.  She was born October 6, 1931, in Painesville to Elliot and Leona (Albert) Leathers.

As a young woman, Marge, as she was known, operated Isaly's Restaurant in Fairport Harbor.  She later enjoyed working as a sales representative for Beeline...

Karen Davidson

Karen Davidson

Mar 1, 2022

Karen Davidson, age 70, passed away March 1, 2022.  She was born November 27, 1951, in Cleveland, Ohio.

Karen was the owner/operator of Dirt Experts.  She had a green thumb and enjoyed caring for her plants and flowers.  She also enjoyed RV'ing and going to the beach.   Karen especially loved spending time with all her grandchildren.

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Nancy M. (Jancin)  Chick

Nancy M. (Jancin) Chick

Feb 27, 2022

Nancy M. Chick, age 87, passed away February 27, 2022, at University Hospitals in Cleveland.  She was born April 13, 1934, in Cleveland to Julius and Mary (Braidic) Jancin.

Nancy worked for the News Herald in customer service for many years.  She was very active and was a long-time member of the YMCA.  She spent her retirement...

Dorothy (Morick)  Warren

Dorothy (Morick) Warren

Feb 25, 2022

Dorothy Warren passed away on February 25, 2022.  She was born in Fairport Harbor on January 13, 1927, to Michael and Barbara (Kosztics) Morick.

She was a custodian at the Fairport Board of Education for 13 years and she moved to Willoughby after her retirement.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, John,...

Mary Jane "Janie" (Amiott)  Thompson

Mary Jane "Janie" (Amiott) Thompson

Feb 25, 2022

Mary Jane "Janie" Thompson, age 89, of Painesville Township, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022, at Haven Home Assisted Living in Mentor.  She was born on January 31, 1933, in Lakewood, Ohio to Edward and Adeline Amiott.

She was a life-long member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Painesville.

Janie was a graduate of...

Vernon Howard Miles

Vernon Howard Miles

Feb 25, 2022

Vernon Howard Miles, 79 passed away February 25, 2022, at his residence in Mentor Ohio surrounded by his loving family.  He was born June 14,1942 in Painesville, Ohio to Carl and Bernice (Blair) Miles.

He graduated from Harvey High School in Painesville Ohio Class of 1960.  He attended Bowling Green University.  Vern retired from Mentor Schools as...

George   " Bob" Robert Davis

George " Bob" Robert Davis

Feb 24, 2022

George Robert "Bob" Davis passed away February 24, 2022, at Tri-Point Medical Center in Concord Township.  He was born December 10, 1933, in Flemington, West Virginia to Charles T. and Virginia (Moyers) Davis.

Bob was a foreman Syngenia Chemical Plant in Perry for many years.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing and yardwork..

Bob...

Richard Paul Smith

Richard Paul Smith

Feb 21, 2022

Richard Paul Smith, age 79, passed away February 21, 2022, at his residence in Hambden surrounded by his family.  He was born December 7, 1942, in Dayton, Pennsylvania to James Robert and Gladys (Schrecengost) Smith.

He graduated from Dayton High School (Dayton, PA.) Class of 1960 and worked at General Motors for over 34 ½ years as...

Patricia (Haas)  Cannon

Patricia (Haas) Cannon

Feb 19, 2022

Patricia Cannon, age 89, passed away, peacefully at home, February 19, 2022, in Painesville Township, Ohio.  She was born April 13, 1932, in Cleveland to Charles and Essie Haas.  They later moved to the family farm in Perry.

Patricia attended St. Mary School in Painesville.  She was a 1950 graduate of Perry High School, and she received...

Jan Mussig

Jan Mussig

Feb 18, 2022

Merilyn "Jan" Mussig, age 79, passed away February 18, 2022, at Regency Hospital Cleveland East in Warrensville Heights, OH.  She was born July 3, 1942, in Akron, OH to John L. Thomas of Barberton, OH and Enid Eisenberg Frost of Canton, OH.

Jan was the owner and manager of Avenue Food & Beverage in Wickliffe for many...

Maureen C. (Cotter)  Quiggle

Maureen C. (Cotter) Quiggle

Feb 13, 2022

Maureen C. Quiggle, passed away February 13th, 2022, at her home in Concord, OH.  She was born August 11, 1949, in Painesville to Gerald and Anne (O'Leary) Cotter.

Maureen worked as a deputy clerk in the Lake County Clerk of Courts Office for many years.  She also worked for the Lake County Board of Elections, and she...

John   "Buck" Leskovac

John "Buck" Leskovac

Feb 13, 2022

Funeral Services for John "Buck" Leskovac of Perry, Ohio will be held at 11 AM on Friday, February 18, 2022, at Spear Mulqueeny Funeral Home, 667 Mentor Avenue, Painesville, Ohio.  Family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Thursday at the funeral home.   Final resting place will be in Perry Cemetery.

He was born...

Dolores (Connoly)  Adams

Dolores (Connoly) Adams

Feb 12, 2022

Dolores (Connoly) Adams, a long-time Perry resident, passed away February 12, 2022, in Willoughby, Ohio.  She was born October 9, 1929, in Brownsville, Pennsylvania.

Dolores was a long-time member of Community Christian Church, where she loved starting the coffee pot on Sunday mornings.  At the fund-raising dinners, she happily tried new recipes for the desserts.  Playing cards...

Roberta Sue "Cris" Bull

Roberta Sue "Cris" Bull

Feb 11, 2022

Roberta Sue "Cris" Bull, age 84, passed away February 11, 2022, in Chardon, Ohio. She was born July 3, 1937, in Clarksburg, West Virginia to Robert H. and Edna (Myers) Criss.

Roberta received her bachelor's degree from Glenville State College and her master's degree in education from West Virginia University. She was an elementary and middle school...

Bernadine Carol (Vanderhoff)  Reynolds

Bernadine Carol (Vanderhoff) Reynolds

Feb 10, 2022

Bernadine Carol Reynolds passed away peacefully February 10, 2022.  She was born April 7, 1933, to the late Thomas and Frieda (Eppich) Vanderhoff.

She worked for Lake Health Hospital for 40 years until her retirement in 2009.

She is survived by her children, Dennis (Connie) Molder, Gail (Ernie) Swank, Kathy (Michael) Adams, Patrick Molder, and...

Anthony J. Madda Iii

Anthony J. Madda Iii

Feb 3, 2022

Anthony J. Madda III (Butch) passed away peacefully at home in Painesville on February 3rd.  He was born October 30, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio to Anthony J. Madda Jr. and Elizabeth (Mattucci) Madda.

Anthony proudly served in the United States Navy. He retired from Penton Publishing and worked part time for many years at AutoZone. He is...

Norma J. (Deans)  Mutko

Norma J. (Deans) Mutko

Feb 3, 2022

Norma J. Mutko, age 80, passed away February 3, 2022, at her residence in Painesville Township.  She was born August 10, 1941, in Buchanon, West Virginia to James A. and Iris Mae (Phillips) Deans.

Norma was a bank teller and worked for Key Bank for many years, retiring in 1999.

She enjoyed watching all sports,...

William John Sopchak

William John Sopchak

Feb 1, 2022

William John Sopchak, age 91, passed away February 1, 2022, at Vista Springs in Concord Township, Ohio.  He was born October 16, 1930, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to John and Barbara (Petrush) Sopchak.

William served in the United States Navy during the Korean War.  He was a guidance counselor for the Willoughby Schools System. He was a member...

Denton M. Albright Jr., Phd

Denton M. Albright Jr., Phd

Jan 31, 2022

"A life well lived"

Denton M. Albright Jr., PhD., 92, passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 31, 2022. He was born on June 26, 1929, in Rochester, PA, to his parents, Denton M. Albright, Sr. and Ethel Varner Albright. He is survived by his loving wife, Lois M. (Webster) Albright of 68 years, his...