obituaries

May 6, 2022

Thomas A. Nau, age 74, passed away May 6, 2022, at his residence in Leroy Township.  He was born March 15, 1948, in Cleveland to Christian Henry Nau Jr. and Matilda (Resnik) Nau.

Thomas was a mechanical engineer and worked for Lubrizol in Wickliffe for 40 years. He was a Leroy resident for over 50 years.

May 6, 2022

Eddie A. Bray, age 93, passed away May 6, 2022, in Kirtland.  He was born July 14, 1928, in Dott, West Virginia to George and Mary (Taylor) Bray.

Eddie was a tool and die maker and worked for Brown Engineering Corp. for many years.  He was a member of Painesville United Methodist Church.  Eddie was a volunteer...

May 2, 2022

Debra Strohl, age 65, of Perry, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on May 2, 2022.  She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 31, 1956.

Debbie graduated from Fairport Harding High School.  She was married to Rick Strohl for 27 years.

She worked for many years at Fairport Harding High School and as an...

Apr 30, 2022

Lois Anne Gaster, age 84, of Madison, Ohio, broke many hearts when she passed away April 30, 2022, with her husband, Gene by her side, at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland.

Lois was born July 29, 1937, in Salisbury, Pennsylvania to Webster and Erma (Zimmerman) Brant.

The family moved to Grand River, Ohio when...

Apr 27, 2022

David Miles Safick, age 63, passed away unexpectedly on April 27, 2022.  He was born June 12, 1958, in Painesville to Edward and Betty (Miles) Safick.

David was class of 1978 at Riverside High School. He was an expert at being a jack of all trades. He enjoyed lending a helping hand to his large group of...

Apr 23, 2022

Laurie Lynn White, age 58, of Mentor, passed away April 23, 2022, at Tripoint Medical Center in Concord Twp. She was born January 27, 1964, in Cleveland, OH to Robert and Joan (Cusack) Szulc.

She was a graduate of Willoughby South High School (Class of 1982). Laurie was a barber instructor and later continued to cut hair...

Apr 22, 2022

Alvin P. Grace, age 83, of Perry, OH. passed away April 22, 2022. He was born in Hanover Pennsylvania. December 18, 1938.

He was a truck driver for Taylor Truckline in Northfield Minnesota. Alvin was very active at the Perry Senior Center. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and watching the sunset.

Family...

Apr 21, 2022

Michael Hugh Phillips, age 67, of Mentor, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022, at Saybrook Landing in Ashtabula. He was born July 31, 1954, in Painesville, OH.

He was a graduate of Harvey High School (Class of 1972). Michael was a realtor for over thirty years, most recently with REMAX. He was a bowling coach at Mentor...

Apr 18, 2022

Dane Carl Mackey, age 75, born October 8, 1946 passed away April 18, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones in the comfort of his home. Dane is survived by wife, Sandra (Pernoja) Mackey, his three daughters, Jill (Pat) Remington, Christine Mackey Raines and Deena (Joe) Scouloukas. Grandchildren, Amber (Adam) Johnson, Erica Remington, Autumn Raines, Patrick Remington and Abby Scouloukas....

Apr 18, 2022

Paul J. Van Jura, age 69, of Mentor, passed away peacefully Monday, April 18, 2022.  He was born October 16, 1952, in Painesville to Joseph P. and Alice (Zimny) Van Jura.

He was a graduate of Fairport Harbor High, Class of 1970. Paul received a Bachelor's degree at Kent State University and later his Master's in Education...

Apr 15, 2022

Matthew P. White, age 84 a resident of Painesville Township, passed away on April 15th, 2022, at University Hospitals. Matthew was born July 25th, 1937, to Robert and Anatasia (Krasinski) White in Cleveland Ohio. Matthew was employed as an engineer at General Motors Fisher Body division in Cleveland. He also worked and later retired from the G.M. Tech Center...

Apr 12, 2022

Steve G. "Pete" Kerestman, age 90, passed away April 12, 2022, in Concord Township, Ohio.  He was born April 16, 1931, in Fairport Harbor to Priscilla (Fulop) and George Keresztman.

Pete served in the United States Army and was a Korean War veteran.  He retired from the Diamond Shamrock Corp. and Ricerca.    He was a member of...

Apr 11, 2022

Patricia Jane Groves, age 91, of Concord Township, a lifetime resident Lake County, passed away April 11, 2022, at Altercare of Mentor.  Patricia,  the daughter of Kent and Bertha (Thompson) Hubbard was born on March 21, 1931, in Madison Ohio.

Family and friends may call from 3 to 5:30 PM, Thursday April 14th at Spear-Mulqueeny Funeral Home...

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...