obituaries

Oct 14, 2021

Dorothy Jane Sholtis, age 78, passed away October 14, 2021, at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland.  She was born March 2, 1943, in Painesville to Frank A. and Jean A. (Phillips) Gillespie.

Dorothy worked for Notre Dame Education Center in Chardon as the Main Entrée Cook for over 11 years.  She also worked for the Village...

Oct 12, 2021

Gerald "Jerry" Rich Sr., age 80, passed away October 12, 2021, at his residence in Fairport Harbor, Ohio.  He was born June 7, 1941, in Cleveland to Anthony and Helen (Hill) Rich.

Jerry's parents opened Rich Lanes in Fairport Harbor in 1955.  Jerry and his wife Dianne owned and operated the bowling alley from 1972 to 2004...

Oct 11, 2021

On October 11, 2021, Mildred Ireta Arnett, 96, passed away in Florida.  She died at home surrounded by her family.  Mildred succumbed to Alzheimer's with complications.  She was born in Painesville, Ohio on September 10, 1925, to Clarence and Ireta (Vogel) Benadum.

Mildred is survived by her children, Ireta Karasek of Texas, grandchild, Calvin (Melissa); Marsha Oaks...

Oct 10, 2021

Maria Cecilia Viruel, edad 16 años, falleció el sábado, 10 de Octubre 2021 en el hospital Tri-Point en Concord, Ohio. Nació el día 21 de Marzo del 2005 en Painesville, Ohio. Estudiaba en la Escuela Harvey High School en Painesville, Ohio. A Maria le encantaba pasar el tiempo con sus amistades en el parque e ir a la pista...

Oct 10, 2021

Donald Edward Supplee, age 83, passed away October 10, 2021, at the Cleveland Clinic.  He was born July 23, 1938, in Sadsburyville, Pennsylvania to Floyd Warren and Mildred S. (Reel) Supplee.

Don was a warehouse foreman for Euclid Chemical for many years.  He was a member of St. James Episcopal Church and Elks Lodge 549 in Painesville. ...

Oct 8, 2021

Lynne M. Kohr passed away peacefully in the presence of family on October 8, 2021. She was born on April 30, 1961 in Painesville, Ohio to Carol (Wickert) and Tony Satej. She was married to her high school sweetheart, John Kohr, for 37 years.

Lynne loved teaching and spent her career educating elementary students in the Fairport...

Oct 6, 2021

Charles B. "Chuck" Fisher, age 77, passed away Oct 6, 2021 with his children by his side.

He was born April 20, 1944, in Painesville to Harold and Betty (Metcalf) Fisher.

Chuck worked in construction before starting his career with Fasson.  He retired from Avery Dennison (Fasson) after 30 years.  After his career with Fasson,...

Oct 3, 2021

Gerald F. "Gerry" Lynch, age 56, passed away October 3, 2021, at Lake West Medical Center in Willoughby.   He was born January 14, 1965, in Cleveland to Thomas Edward and Ethel Mary (Ford) Lynch.

Gerald served in the United States Army.  He was a lieutenant with the Painesville Police Department and worked from 1992 until 2016, when...

Oct 1, 2021

Dominick K. Vendi, age 91, passed away October 1, 2021, at Tri-Point Medical Center in Concord Township.  He was born, July 30, 1930, in Painesville to Dominick and Dominica (Notte) Vendi.

Dominick was a factory worker and worked for local manufacturing companies for many years.  He was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in...

Sep 28, 2021

Jeffrey Brian Smith, age 60, passed away September 28, 2021, at his residence in Painesville Township.  He was born December 15, 1960, in Phoenix, Arizona to Russell Lewis Smith and Patricia (Holt) Mercsak.

Jeffrey was a maintenance technician and worked for the 3-M Corp. and Versitec.  He was an avid Cleveland Browns fan and he enjoyed woodworking,...

Sep 26, 2021

David A. Franko, age 94, passed away September 26, 2021, at The Lantern of Madison in Madison, Ohio.  He was born February 28, 1927, in Painesville to Anthony S. and Neva (Rogers) Franko.

David served in the United States Navy during World War II.  He was a pipefitter and worked for the Diamond Shamrock Company for over...

Sep 24, 2021

Anna Clare Kauppila, age 87, passed away September 24, 2021, in Richfield, Ohio.  She was born March 13, 1934, in Painesville to Andrew and Anna (Pennock) Mamrak.

Anna was a homemaker and a lifetime resident of Fairport Harbor. She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.  Anna loved taking care of her family and...

Sep 23, 2021

Gertrude Helen Losely, age 89, passed away September 23, 2021, at Metro General Hospital in Cleveland.  She was born October 29, 1931, in Lanesville, Indiana to Rudolf G. and Emma (Germann) Merkle.

Gertrude was an owner/operator of Herman Losely & Son Inc. in Perry.    She was an active member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Painesville. Where...

Sep 22, 2021

Valerie J. Hunter, age 75, passed away September 22, 2021, at Tri-Point Medical Center in Concord Township.  She was born, March 29, 1946, in Painesville to Charles and Ruth (Becker) Hawkins.

Valerie was a 1964 graduate of Riverside High School. She attended beauty school and obtained her Cosmetologist License and used it to cut hair for family...

Sep 19, 2021

Thelma Whitely, age 84, passed away September 19, 2021, at her residence in Painesville Township.  She was born January 15, 1937, in Edgerton, Ohio, to Oscar and Gladys (Kissaberth) Maier.

Thelma was employed by Mosack's in Mentor for many years.  She was a member of Calvary Fellowship Baptist Church, loved listening to country and gospel music, crocheting,...

Sep 19, 2021

Frank J. Takacs, age 63, passed away September 19, 2021, at Tri-Point Medical Center in Concord Township.  He was born, January 9, 1958, in Austria to Gus and Ethel (Kertsz) Takacs.

Frank worked for Kennemetal, Inc. for over 20 years, retiring in 2021.  He was a member of Grand River Baptist Church in Painesville.   Frank loved all...

Sep 17, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing our beloved brother, James "Wild Wild" West. Born February 17, 1969, the fourth son of the late Dr. Leslie J. West and Jean A. West (nee: Hendrickson). James died on September 17, 2021, from dementia.

He lived the majority of his life in Perry and as a...

Sep 13, 2021

Kathleen M. Zsikai, age 62, passed away September 13, 2021, at Lake West Medical Center in Willoughby.   She was born November 7, 1958, in Connellsville, Pennsylvania to Elton and Janet (Whipkey) Roebuck.

Kathleen enjoyed gardening, watching her favorite television shows, cooking, and baking.  She especially loved spending time with her family.

Kathleen is survived by...

Sep 7, 2021

Robert L Hawkins III, age 74, of Perry Village passed away on September 7, 2021, at UH Geauga Medical Center in Chardon, Ohio. He was born on July 23, 1947, in Cleveland to Robert L. Hawkins Jr. and Marion (Fisher) Hawkins.

Robert was a truck driver for the Landstar Company for fifty years. He was an avid...

Sep 7, 2021

Thomas G. "Jerry" Hickey passed away peacefully September 7, 2021, at U H Geauga Medical Center in Chardon.  He was born November 1, 1943, in Painesville to William and Edith (Hinton) Hickey. Jerry was a life-long resident of Painesville.

Jerry was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army.  For over 50 years, he owned and operated United...