obituaries


Frank William Klucaric

Frank William Klucaric

Jan 30, 2022

Frank William Klucaric, age 88, passed peacefully from this life into the loving arms of our Lord on January 30, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born July 15, 1933, in Cleveland to Blaz and Agnes (Horvath) Klucaric.

Frank served in the United States Army during the Korean War.  He worked as a foreman for...

Judith Marie (Kephart)  Ress

Judith Marie (Kephart) Ress

Jan 29, 2022

Judith Marie (Kephart) Ress, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 29, 2022.  Judy was born July 9, 1938, in Painesville, Ohio to Murray and Anna Marie Kephart.

Judy graduated from Painesville Harvey High School in 1956.  She attended Ohio University and then had a secretarial career at White Motors and Glidden Paint in Cleveland.  Judy and Jerry...

Louis J. Musacchio

Louis J. Musacchio

Jan 28, 2022

Louis J. Musacchio, age 49, passed away January 28, 2022, at Lake West Medical Center.  He was born August 1, 1972, in Willoughby to James and Linda (Luciani) Musacchio.

Louis was electrical technician and worked for Harrington Electric for over 14 years. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 38 and was...

Judith Ann (Woschura)  Kakas

Judith Ann (Woschura) Kakas

Jan 28, 2022

Judith A. Kakas, age 81, passed away January 28, 2022, in Westlake, Ohio.  She was born March 23, 1940, in Cleveland to Bernard and Martha (Golden) Woschura.

Judy was a Deputy Recorder for the Lake County Recorder's Office for over 15 years.  She then went to work in the church office at St. Anthony of Padua Church...

Donna Jean Beech

Donna Jean Beech

Jan 27, 2022

Donna Jean Beech, age 75, passed away January 27, 2022, in Painesville Township.  She was born November 23, 1946, in Charleston, West Virginia.

Donna was a graduate of Mentor High School, Class of 1965. She worked for Fluid Regulators for many years. She enjoyed doing word search puzzles and she loved her cat, "Pretty Lady".  Donna especially...

Linda J. (Palinsky)  West

Linda J. (Palinsky) West

Jan 26, 2022

Linda J. West, age 74, passed away January 26, 2022, at Tri-Point Medical Center in Concord Township.  She was born December 28, 1947, in Painesville to John Charles and Shirley (Neal) Palinsky.

Linda was an administrative medical assistant and worked for Madison Clinic.

She enjoyed spending time with her family, shopping, and she loved to...

Jeanne Carpenter

Jeanne Carpenter

Jan 26, 2022

Jeanne M. Carpenter, age 74, of Willoughby. Passed away January 26, 2022, in Cleveland Ohio

She grew up in Painesville, Ohio, the daughter of Andrew and Priscilla Pearl (Starr) Hido.

Jeanne is survived by her daughter, Melissa (David) Creed of Lawrenceville, Ga.: son, Eric Downing of Ohio: sister Linda (Larry) Cave of Camden, Ar.

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Miriam Jeanne Krivenki

Miriam Jeanne Krivenki

Jan 26, 2022

Miriam "Jeanne" Krivenki, age 89, passed away January 26, 2022, in Concord Township, Ohio.  She was born June 30, 1932, in Donora, Pennsylvania to William Harold and Sara J. (Hunt) Black.

Jeanne was an educator both professionally and at heart, and worked for the Mentor and Willoughby School Systems for many years, as well as providing private...

Robert "Bob" Coffman

Robert "Bob" Coffman

Jan 21, 2022

Robert "Bob" Coffman, age 85, passed away January 21, 2022, at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland.  He was born March 3, 1936, in Painesville to Denzel A. and Elizabeth(Kish) Coffman.

Bob retired from Sears after 57 years of service. He was one of only 4 people in country with that many years of service.  He was...

William Mark "Zak" Zinn

William Mark "Zak" Zinn

Jan 21, 2022

William Mark "Zak" Zinn, age 68, passed away January 21, 2022 in Painesville Township.  He was born June 26, 1953 in Painesville to James Franklin and Jane Ann (Jenkins) Zinn.

Zak was a graduate of Riverside High School and Lake Erie College.  He worked his way through college on the lake boats for Columbia Transportation, from 1972...

Victoria Lynn Espinosa

Victoria Lynn Espinosa

Jan 20, 2022

Victoria Lynn Espinosa, age 63, passed away January 21, 2022, at Tri Point Medical Center in Concord Township. She was born September 29, 1958, in Euclid, OH, to Frank and Sue (Davis) Farris.

Victoria worked for Royal Plastics for many years. She enjoyed drawing and working with ceramics. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family.

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John J. "Jack" Hribar

John J. "Jack" Hribar

Jan 19, 2022

John J.  "Jack" Hribar passed away on January 19, 2022, at the age of 91, surrounded by his family.  He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to Frank and Jennie (Krasovec) Hribar.

Jack served in the United States Army from 1953-1955.  Jack was an outstanding athlete in high school and college, excelling in both baseball and football.  He...

Audrey V. (Willcox)  Farren

Audrey V. (Willcox) Farren

Jan 17, 2022

Audrey V. Farren, age 93, passed away January 17, 2022, at Precious Care Assisted Living in Concord Township Ohio.  She was born January 4, 1929, in Willoughby to Wesley and Tryphena (Martz) Willcox.

Audrey was a homemaker and was fondly known as "Mrs. Clean".   She enjoyed cooking, baking gardening, and entertaining.  She was a member of Painesville...

Jeannie C. Bishop

Jeannie C. Bishop

Jan 16, 2022

Jeannie C. Bishop, age 76, passed away January 16, 2022, at Tri-Point Medical Center in Concord Township.  She was born December 17, 1945, in Willoughby to Albert and Helen (Keil) Bishop.

Jeannie is survived by her sister, Ruth (Charles) Howard; nieces, Brandi Holland and Charla (Michael) Decaro; nephew, Trevor (Debbie) Howard; and several other nieces, nephews, and...

Jamey D. (Peden)  Dixon

Jamey D. (Peden) Dixon

Jan 16, 2022

Jamey D. Dixon, age 45, passed away January 16, 2022, at Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood, Ohio.  She was born January 5, 1977, in Painesville to James David and Judith D. (Goellner) Peden.

Jamey was a machine operator for the family-owned business, Atra Metal Spinning Company in Painesville.  She enjoyed crocheting and cleaning her home.

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Elton L. Miller

Elton L. Miller

Jan 13, 2022

Elton L. Miller, age 90, passed away January 13, 2022, at University Hospital in Cleveland.  He was born March 6, 1931, in Willard, Ohio to John and Mary (Foltz) Miller.

Elton served in the United States Army during the Korean War.  He was a pipe fitter and maintenance worker for the Diamond Shamrock Corp.  He also worked...

Gloria (Bertone)  Mucciarone

Gloria (Bertone) Mucciarone

Jan 11, 2022

Gloria (Bertone) Mucciarone, age 88, passed away January 11, 2022 at Tri-Point Medical Center in Concord Township.  She was born January 3, 1934, in Santa Maria del Molise, Italy to Luigi and Bambina (Marano) Bertone.

Gloria was a devoted member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Painesville.

After emigrating from Italy in 1950, Gloria worked...

Earl Everett Bledsoe

Earl Everett Bledsoe

Jan 9, 2022

Earl Everett Bledsoe, age 87, passed away January 9, 2022, at his residence in Mentor.  He was born April 19, 1934, in Jonesville, Virginia to Ewing and Beatrice (Shelton) Bledsoe.

Earl served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War.  He was a machinist and worked for Addressograph Multigraph for over 29 years.

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Joan (Harris)  Ratchko

Joan (Harris) Ratchko

Jan 9, 2022

Joan Ratchko, age 84, passed away January 9, 2022, in Painesville.  She was born November 3, 1937, in Cleveland to Arthur and Helen (Miller) Harris.

Joan worked for Neff Perkins in the accounting department for over 30 years, retiring in 2002.   She was also very active with the Lake Erie Girl Scout Council for over 45 years....

Helen May (Lodge)  Baber

Helen May (Lodge) Baber

Jan 8, 2022

Helen May Baber, age 87, passed away January 8, 2022, at Brookdale of Wickliffe.  She was born May 7, 1934, in Painesville to Charles J. and Elizabeth M. (Martin) Lodge.

Helen retired from the Lake County Treasurer's Office after 29 years.   She enjoyed gardening, bird-watching and NASCAR. She held a ham radio license (W8EFB) for more than...