obituaries

Jan 8, 2022

Jill Ann Carlson-Kosir, age 50, passed away January 8, 2022, at Tri Point Medical Center in Concord Township. She was born May 13, 1971, in Painesville to Karl and Patricia (Kapostasy) Carlson.

Jill was a 1989 graduate of Lake Catholic High School and earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Kent State University in 1994. Jill went...

Jan 7, 2022

Linda J. Killmeyer, age 67, passed away after a long courageous battle with cancer on January 7, 2022, at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland, OH with her family by her side.  She was born January 17, 1954, in Cleveland, OH to James and Marie (Trotta) Franks.

Linda graduated from Willoughby South High School in 1972.  She...

Jan 5, 2022

Jeanne L. Pete, age 85, passed away January 5, 2022, at Tri-Point Medical Center in Concord Township.  She was born March 25, 1936, in Euclid, Ohio to Charles and Kathryn (Brockway) Albright.

Jeanne was employed by Snapout in Chardon, Coe MFG Painesville, and the Painesville Township School System where she worked in the kitchen/cafeteria for many years....

Jan 4, 2022

Raymond B. McFadden, age 83, of Painesville Township, passed away January 4, 2022. He was born May 2,1938 in Youngstown, Ohio, to William and Geraldine McFadden.

For 33 years he was a cemetery grounds supervisor for The City of Painesville. He enjoyed race cars, traveling, fishing and most of all being happily married for 50 years to...

Jan 3, 2022

David C. Youmans, age 91, passed away January 3, 2022, in Middlefield, Ohio.  He was born October 14, 1930, in Painesville to William A. and Marjorie (Curtis) Youmans.  He was a longtime resident of Leroy Township.

David served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War.  He was a title examiner and worked for the Chicago...

Jan 3, 2022

Donna Jo Salminen, age 81, passed away January 3, 2022, at Tri Point Medical Center in Concord Township.  She was born August 29, 1940, in Glouster, Ohio to Elmer and Virginia (Hogue) Gyure.

Donna was a registered nurse and received her nursing degree from Oberlin College. She worked at the VA Medical Center and St. Luke's Hospital...

Jan 3, 2022

James Bruce McAdams, 73, a Concord Twp resident since 1983, passed away at home on January 3, 2022, surrounded by his family.

Jim was born November 9, 1948 in Jersey City NJ, the first child of Bruce and Dorothy (Schroeder) McAdams. He lived in North Arlington NJ and Pompton Plains NJ as a child. Jim graduated from...

Jan 1, 2022

Ruth A. Bonelli, age 83, passed away January 1, 2022, at Symphony at Mentor.  She was born July 16, 1938, in Painesville to Harold and Jeanette (Patchin) Olds.

Ruth was a bus driver for the Painesville Township School System for over 25 years.  She was a member of St. Mary Church in Painesville. She loved playing Sudoku,...

Jan 1, 2022

James Edwin Dolan, age 87, of Painesville, Ohio, died Saturday, January 1, 2022. Born March 13, 1934, to James M. and Mildred M. (Bunker) Dolan, he grew up on their family dairy farm in Williamsfield, Ohio. Mr. Dolan's lifelong passion was basketball – first as a player, then as a coach in the Northeastern Ohio area for more than...

Dec 31, 2021

Charles "Chad" Heyman, age 65, of Painesville, OH passed away December 31, 2021, at Lake West Medical Center in Willoughby, OH. He was born September 17,1956 in Cleveland, OH. and adopted by Maurice and Pauline Heyman.

He was a graduate of Worthington High School, Class of 1974. Chad worked in supply management for First Energy. He was...

Dec 27, 2021

Donald Albert Pietila, age 66, passed away December 27, 2021.  He was born February 18, 1955, in Painesville, to Albert Allan and Margaret Marie (Leczo) Pietila. He was very proud of his Finnish and Hungarian heritage.

After graduating from Harvey High School he proudly earned his Associates Degree from Penn State University. A proud member of the...

Dec 27, 2021

Lorraine Ann "Lori" Fela, age 58, passed away December 27, 2021, at Tri Point Medical Center in Concord Township.  She was born April 1, 1963, in Port Clinton, Ohio to Charles and Janet (Sauvey) Ballreich.

Lori worked for TT Electronics in Perry for many years. She enjoyed listening to music and camping.  But most of all she...

Dec 27, 2021

Eleanor Jean Price, age 83, passed away December 27, 2021, at Metro Health Center in Cleveland.  She was born November 13, 1938, in Nemacolin, Pennsylvania to Frank and Julia (Beregszassy) Bodnar.

Eleanor graduated from Waynesburg College in Waynesburg, PA in 1960.  She received her master's degree in education from West Virginia University in 1964. Eleanor was a...

Dec 23, 2021

Alyce J. DiPofi, age 66, passed away December 23, 2021, at University Hospitals in Cleveland.  She was born September 12, 1955, in Willoughby to Peter James and Alice Jean (Farren) Lukas.

Alyce was a 1973 graduate of Notre Dame High School. She worked for General Electric at Nela Park for over 13 years where she made many...

Dec 20, 2021

Gloria Mae Simmons, age 87, passed away peacefully December 20, 2021. She was born January 6, 1934, in Painesville to William and Elizabeth (Dodge) Lohr.

Gloria worked as a Clerk at the Lake County License Bureau for thirty + years.  She enjoyed bowling, puzzles, quilting, painting, and many other arts and crafts.

Gloria is survived...

Dec 20, 2021

Joan Kathryn Davidson, age 82, passed away December 20, 2021, at her residence in Painesville.  She was born November 21, 1939, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania to Robert Earl and Kathryn Edith (Wilson) Brooks.

Joan was a Christian and loved Jesus with all her heart.  She was a cashier at Pick-n-Pay grocery store for many years.  Joan was an...

Dec 15, 2021

Douglas "Doug" Taylor Hunt, age 77, passed away December 15, 2021, at Tri Point Medical Center in Concord Township, Ohio.  He was born December 20, 1943, in Ottawa, West Virginia to Taylor and Goldie (Woods) Hunt.

Doug was a machinist and worked for the Bailey Meter Company for many years.  He enjoyed woodworking and etching with his...

Dec 14, 2021

Michael Mark Perrotti, age 69, of Fairport Harbor, passed away December 15, 2021, at University Hospital in Cleveland.   He was born October 6, 1952, in Cleveland.

Michael served in the United States Army from 1972 – 1974 during the Vietnam War and was an expert marksman. He was also in the Army Reserves until 1978.  Michael worked...

Dec 13, 2021

Dale Norman McWilliams, age 93, passed away December 13, 2021, in Burton, Ohio. He was born June 26,1928 in Webster, West Virginia to Howard Eli and Mildred (Fletcher) McWilliams.

Dale served in the United States Marine during the Korean War. He lived in Lake County since 1947 and attended Lakeside Baptist Church, serving many years as a...

Dec 8, 2021

Patricia A. Carthen, age 84, passed away December 8, 2021, at Homestead II Nursing Home in Painesville. She was born September 7, 1937, in Cleveland to Robert and Ann C. (Rosipko) Mitchell.

Patricia was a Mentor resident since 1968.  She was a graduate of Notre Dame High School. Pat was a supervisor for Dalton Industries for over...