obituaries

Nov 12, 2021

David A. Bartlett, age 64, passed away November 12, 2021, at Tri-Point Medical Center in Concord Township. He was born November 11, 1957, in Logan, West Virginia to James and Betty (Browning) Bartlett.

Dave delivered medical supplies and worked as a machinist for many years. He loved to shoot pool with his friends and family. He loved...

Nov 12, 2021

Theresa Ann Johnson, age 64, of Concord, Ohio passed away on November 12, 2021, at UHHS Geauga Regional Hospital surrounded by family after a courageous 9-year battle with Ovarian Cancer. Theresa was born on October 14, 1957, to William & Julia Bayer in Painesville, Ohio.

After graduating from Harvey High school in 1975, she went on to...

Nov 11, 2021

Daniel Edward Hunter, age 79, passed away November 11, 2021, at the Cleveland Clinic. He was born, March 13, 1942, in Painesville to Kenneth W. and Margaret Jane (Hall) Hunter.

Daniel served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He was self-employed and was the owner/operator of Hunter Electric. He was a member of Painesville...

Nov 11, 2021

Glen O. Keener, age 86, passed away at his residence in Perry Township, November 11, 2021. He was born August 26, 1935, in Webster Springs, West Virginia, to Delbert Lee and Emma P. (Root) Keener.

Glen was a machinist and worked for COE Manufacturing in Painesville for many years.

He enjoyed his cat, fixing things,...

Nov 10, 2021

Richard Joseph Zebrowski, age 79, passed away November 10, 2021, at Grand River Healthcare Center in Painesville Township.  He was born October 28, 1942, in Cleveland to Melvin and Ann (Astrus) Zebrowski.

Richard was very proud of his service in the United States Marine Corps. He was a Police Officer in the K-9 Unit and was very...

Nov 8, 2021

Victoria "Vikki" Lynn Donovan, age 64, joined her husband, Timothy "Timmy" Donovan in heaven November 8, 2021. She passed away at Harbor Care Assisted Living in Fairport Harbor, Ohio. She was born January 5, 1957, in Cleveland to Casimier Stanley and Ruthann Agnus (Zietlow) Walczak.

Victoria was a custodian for the Fairport Harbor School District for many...

Nov 4, 2021

Loretta "Lori" Lee Burden, age 62, of Mentor on the Lake, passed into the Presence of the Lord at her home on November 4, 2021. Lori was the beloved daughter of Richard and Irene (Belna) Burden. She was born on June 22, 1959.

Lori was a graduate of Thomas W. Harvey High School and earned her bachelor's...

Nov 4, 2021

Darlene J. Workman, age 69, of Mentor, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Tri Point Medical Center in Concord Twp., OH.  She was born July 5,1952 in Euclid, OH to John and Beverly Jean (Herbert) Gezymalla.

She was a librarian at the Mentor Library. Darlene enjoyed reading, drawing, and making jewelry from all different kinds of...

Nov 2, 2021

Suzanne K. Conley age 71 of Painesville passed away suddenly November 2, 2021 at Marymount Hospital in Garfield Heights, Ohio due to Covid-19.

Sue was born on September 14, 1950, in Painesville and was the daughter of Roland E. & Doris (Wakkila) Conley.  She is survived by her beloved son, Jason "Jay" E. Conley, her sister, Cindi...

Oct 31, 2021

Graveside services for Philip M. Aitken, age 90, of Concord Township will be held for immediate family only.

Philip was the son of Philip and Josephine (LeMaster) Aitken, born on May 20, 1931, in Lincoln, Nebraska and passed away October 31, 2021, in Concord Township.

Philip attended Princeton University and Lincoln University.  He also served...

Oct 28, 2021

Ronald L. Olsen, age 71, of Painesville Twp, passed away at his residence, Thursday, October 28, 2021. He was born June 2, 1950, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania to Francis and Hazel (Keeler) Olsen.

Ron was a 1969 graduate of Riverside High School. He was a machinist for Tessa Precision Manufacturing for over 23 years. He loved music and...

Oct 25, 2021

Deborah A. Benedict, age 69, passed away October 25, 2021, at UH Geauga Medical Center in Chardon.  She was born March 25, 1952, in Cleveland to Raymond C. and Ruth (Ruck) Drake.

Debbie was a graduate of Mentor High School (Class of 1970) and Lake Erie College (Class of 1974.) She was employed for many years as...

Oct 24, 2021

Jeanne L. Novak, age 82, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2021.  She was born November 25, 1938, in Rockford, Illinois to the late Emerson and Frances (Stauffer) Herbsleb.

Jeanne's greatest joy in life was spending time with her family and watching her grandchildren grow, who lovingly called her Nanny. She loved the Lord and served Him...

Oct 24, 2021

John F. Cale, age 61, passed away October 24, 2021, at his residence in Madison, Ohio.  He was born November 25, 1959, in Painesville to Robert Vernon and Patricia Ann (Ulvila) Cale.

John is survived by his sons, John Cale and Joshua Cale; brother, Bob Cale;

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Oct 22, 2021

Karen Marie Smith, age 63, passed away October 22, 2021, at Tri-Point Medical Center in Concord Township.  She was born May 10, 1958, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Charles R. and Geraldine (Keeney) Nedley.

Karen graduated from Fairport Harding High School in 1977.  She was a direct care staff member for Deepwood Center for over 20 years, most...

Oct 20, 2021

Kenneth Paul Neylon, age 81, passed away peacefully October 20, 2021.  He was born, February 20, 1940, in Perry, Ohio to John and Marion (Kelsey) Neylon.

After graduating from Riverside High School in Painesville, Ken began his distinguished career as a professional ballroom dancer who toured throughout North America with his sister Patty as his partner. He...

Oct 20, 2021

KATHLEEN HERRICK SULZBACH

Kathleen Herrick Sulzbach, age 75, passed away October 20, 2021, at Tri-Point Medical Center in Concord Township.  She was born October 4, 1946, in Cleveland to William and Florence (Stansbury) Herrick.

Kathy worked at Convenient Food Mart in Mentor Headlands for many years.  She enjoyed bowling, playing cards with her family and...

Oct 20, 2021

Nancy A. Nilsen, age 83, passed away October 20, 2021, in Broadview Heights, Ohio.  She was born November 6, 1937, in Painesville to Jack and Iva (Wheeler) Perrault.

Nancy was a 1st grade teaching assistant at Dale Rice Elementary School in Mentor.  She loved working with and helping children.  She was a 4-H Leader and Brownie Troop...

Oct 18, 2021

Ronald W. (Ronny, Ron) Ames, 61, a resident of Painesville, Ohio, passed away on October 18th, 2021, from natural causes (heart attack).  Ron was born at the Lake County Memorial Hospital in Painesville on October 20th,1959, and graduated from St. Mary's Elementary School (1974) and Harvey High School (1978).  After High School Ron moved to Sarasota, Florida, where he...

Oct 18, 2021

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Alice Barbara Shahan Good who passed away on October 18, 2021, at the age of 84. Alice was a dedicated wife and mother who chose to be a homemaker after the birth of her first child. In her younger days, she enjoyed bowling with her husband and was...