obituaries

Jun 14, 2021

Janet Helen Rigby, age 80, passed away June 14, 2021, in Madison.  She was born December 14, 1940, in Wendel, West Virginia to Daniel and Helen (Caplinger) McCoy.

Janet was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Fairport.  She worked at the Fisher Foods Grocery Store and was owner of Ohio Surf and Skate...

Jun 9, 2021

Kathleen Cloe Murphy, age 76, of Concord Twp, OH passed away in Painesville, OH on June 9, 2021. She was born December 2,1944 in Cleveland, OH to Richard F. and Alta (Stansell) Lohiser.

She was a graduate of Riverside High School Class of 1962 and a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church.  Her family was her delight. ...

Jun 7, 2021

Maria "Lynn" Spicer, age 55, passed away June 7, 2021, in Mentor, Ohio.  She was born May 12, 1966, in Willoughby to Donn Paul and Gayle (Klug) Gladding.

Lynn worked at Kaeper Machines.

She was a loving and devoted wife to her husband Daniel of 38 years.

Lynn loved spending time with her...

May 31, 2021

Geza Bihari, age 90, passed away at Kirtland Rehab and Care Center, May 31 2021.  He was born June 21, 1930 in Budapest, Hungary to Ferenc and Maria (Balazs) Bihari.

He was a tool and die maker and retired from First Machine & Tool in Willoughby.

Geza was a very hard worker, he worked full...

May 27, 2021

Sandra Lohr, age 67, of Painesville, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021, at Lake West Medical Center in Willoughby. She was born December 11,1953 in Cleveland, OH to Laurie and Gertrude (Meade) Hackola.

She was a lifelong resident of Lake County.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and dogs.  She also enjoyed crafting, quilting and...

May 26, 2021

Joyce Marie Peck, age 72, passed away May 26, 2021 at Lake Med Rehab Center in Painesville Township.  She was born October 20, 1948 in Cleveland to Samuel and Agnes (Kowalski) Poplar.

Joyce received her court reporter certification and training and began working for the Lake County Courts as a court reporter for 33 years, retiring in...

May 21, 2021

Graveside Services for Louise E. Buchs, age 91, of Grand River will be 11:00 AM, Friday, May 28, 2021 at Evergreen Cemetery, 501 Main Street, Painesville, Ohio.

Louise was born on November 8, 1929 in Painesville and passed away at her home in Grand River on May 21, 2021.

Louise loved to go camping.  She...

May 21, 2021

James Coe Metz, age 73, of Painesville, passed away at his residence Friday, May 21, 2021, surrounded by his family.  He was born February 28, 1948 in Cleveland, Ohio to Chester and Irene (Gemerchak) Metz.

He grew up in Chardon and was a member of Chardon High School Class of 1967. James attended Kent State University receiving...

May 16, 2021

Gertrude Genevieve (Hughes) Rorabaugh, 87, passed away May 16, 2021 at Tripoint Medical Center in Concord Township. She was born September 8, 1933 in Galena, Ohio to Rev. Hugh Carl and Effie Jane (Drake) Hughes.

Gertie lived in Delaware, Ohio before moving to the Lake County area. She worked at Namco, Kmart, and Carlisle Allen in the...

May 16, 2021

Jo Ann Harding, age 86, passed away May 16, 2021 at her residence in Plano, Texas.   She was born February 8, 1935 in Blueville, West Virginia to Arthur and Mae (Ice) Veyon.

Jo Ann was a 1954 graduate of Thomas W. Harvey High School.  She worked for IRC Fibers, the Painesville Township School System, and the County...

May 15, 2021

LaBaine D. Fourqurean, age 39, passed away unexpectedly May 15th, 2021 at Hillcrest Hospital due to injury from a car accident.

LaBaine was born December 28th, 1981 in Painesville, Ohio.  He attended Harvey High School and later went on to obtain his GED.  He was attending Lakeland Community College to further his education in computer technology.

May 14, 2021

A Memorial Mass for Margaret Mary "Birdie" Gergely, age 96, will be 2:00 pm Saturday, May 22, 2021 at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 9925 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Concord Township.  Friends will be received from 1:00 until time of services, at the church.

A lifetime resident of Painesville, Margaret was born on December 17, 1924 to Frank...

May 14, 2021

Harold Leon Cassell, age 78, passed away May 14, 2021 in Mentor.  He was born April 2, 1943 in Cass, West Virginia to John B. and Olive (Ray) Cassell.

Harold was a member of Heritage Baptist Church.  He worked for W. S. Industries, Geneva Rubber Company and he was also a night watchman for Great Lakes Nursery...

May 14, 2021

Mark Albert Reed, age 77, passed away May 14, 2021 at UHHS Geauga Medical Center in Chardon.  He was born April 15, 1944 in Wyandotte, Michigan to Albert and Frances (Boyle) Reed.

Mark was a control room operator for Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company for many years.  He was a member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church, the Knights...

May 11, 2021

Phyllis B. Haladyna, 80, of Leroy Township, Ohio, was graciously welcomed into the gates of heaven on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, surrounded by her loving children. Born July 27, 1940, in Fredericktown, Pennsylvania, Phyllis was the wife of the late John F. Haladyna and daughter of the late Margaret Yanovich and step-father, Joseph Yanovich.

Phyllis met the...

May 11, 2021

Richard E. Shupp of Painesville Township, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2021 at his residence, surrounded by his wife and loving family.

Born July 5, 1930 in Geneva, OH, he had been a resident of Lake County for more than 77 years.

At an early age, he enjoyed working with his dad at Shupp's...

May 5, 2021

Eardie Dean Edwards, of Painesville, Ohio, transitioned peacefully in the early morning hours of May 5th, 2021.  Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Painesville Township, followed by a private memorial later this year.

Dean, as she MUCH preferred to be addressed, is predeceased by six sisters, one brother, her ex-husband -- Earl Edwards, and their son,...

May 3, 2021

Catherine Mae Moore, 68, of Painesville passed away at her residence, May 3, 2021.  She was born July 20, 1952 in Buckhannon, West Virginia to Ralph and Goldie (Reid) Reese.

Cathy was Photo Lab Technician at CVS for many years before retiring.  She was a member of Painesville Church of the Nazarene.  Catherine enjoyed spending time with...

Apr 30, 2021

Marjorie A. Herega, age 85, passed away April 30, 2021 at Tri-Point Medical Center in Concord Township.  She was born December 30, 1935 in Painesville to Julius and Marjorie (Corbett) Hanusosky.

Marjorie was a lifelong resident of Painesville and served her community as a waitress and hostess for many years at local establishments such as Phil's Place...

Apr 28, 2021

Funeral Services for Carole E. Sherman, age 81, of Mentor, will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Spear Mulqueeny Funeral Home, 667 Mentor Avenue, Painesville, Ohio.  Family and friends will be received from 1:00 PM until time of service at 2:00 PM.

Carole passed away April 28, 2021 in Mentor, Ohio.  She was...