obituaries

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....

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...

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...

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.

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...

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,...

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...