obituaries

Aug 27, 2021

Steven P. Kallay Sr., age 67, of Perry, formerly of Painesville Township, passed away peacefully with his wife and son by his side, August 27, 2021, at West Medical Center in Willoughby.  He was born May 4, 1954, in Painesville to Joseph and Mary (Minniti) Kallay.

Steven was a firefighter for Painesville Township for over 36 years. ...

Aug 27, 2021

Assunta (Sue) Zappitelli, Age 86 passed away on August 27, 2021, at Hospice House of the Western Reserve.    She was born March 1,1935 in Santa Marie Del Molise, Italy to Giovanni Bertone and Addolerata Giancola.  Assunta came to the United States with her siblings as a teenager and made a home in Painesville for her family after marrying Nicola...

Aug 26, 2021

Marcia Claire Winfield, age 73, passed away August 26, 2021, at U. H. Geauga Medical Center in Chardon.  She was born, January 22, 1948, in Cleveland to Stephen and Mae (Hanzal) Mackowski.

Marcia was the owner/operator of Winfield Marina, California Imports, Madhatter's Comedy Club, and Hillcrafter's.  A true Entrepreneur. She was a member of The Grove Church...

Aug 26, 2021

Roger H. Meister, age 70, passed away August 26, 2021, at Lake West Medical Center in Willoughby.  He was born February 6, 1951, in Cleveland to Richard and Martha (Summers) Meister.

Roger served in the United States Marine Corps.     He was a proud union machinist for 23 years with Worthington Precision Metals.  He also worked at Parker...

Aug 25, 2021

Kathrean B. Harper, age 87, passed away August 25, 2021, at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland.  She was born May 30, 1934, in Hacker Valley, West Virginia to Noah and Flora (Williams) Harper.

She was a member of Faith of Tomorrow Church, enjoyed going to church, family genealogy research, reading, canning, quilting, and going for car...

Aug 24, 2021

Jurate B. Urbonavicius, age 69, of Fairport Harbor, Ohio, passed away August 24, 2021. at University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center in Beachwood, OH.   She was born August 6, 1952. in Cleveland, Ohio to Borisas and Stase (Tervydaite) Urbonavicius.

She worked at Huntington Bank in downtown Cleveland.  Jurate loved baking, gardening, collecting Angels and Birdhouses.

Jurate...

Aug 21, 2021

William R. "Biag" Sajovic, age72, passed away August 21, 2021, in Butler, Pennsylvania.  He was born February 12, 1949, in East Cleveland, Ohio to Rudy and Elizabeth (Miller) Sajovic.

William was self-employed and the owner/operator of Sajovic & Son Cement Inc.  for 21 years, retiring in 2020.  He was a member of the Ohio Fast Draw Association...

Aug 19, 2021

Martha J. (Burr) Snell, age 69, passed away August 19, 2021, at Lake West Medical Center in Willoughby.   She was born December 30, 1951, in Ashtabula to Raymond and Catherine (Buscher) Burr.

Martha was a critical care nurse for Lake Hospital Systems, retiring in 2015.  She was a member of St. Cyprian Catholic Church.  Martha loved to...

Aug 16, 2021

Steven Burke Colie, age 67, passed away suddenly on August 16, 2021.  He was born February 27, 1954, in Takoma Park, Maryland to Edwin Burke and Mary Jane (Cooley) Colie.

Steve had a passion for service to others. This led him to attend the police academy and serve as a Deputy Sheriff and a Corrections Officer in...

Aug 12, 2021

Charles H. Fievet, age 83, passed away August 12, 2021, at his residence in Painesville Township.  He was born May 7, 1938, in Cleveland to Charles and Evelyn (Carter) Fievet.

Charles served in the United States Army.  He was a long-time employee of Federal-Mogul in Cleveland, retiring in 1990.   He was a champion roller-skater, an avid bowler...

Aug 10, 2021

James Harold Szekely went on to Glory……He was much loved by all and will be dearly missed for his shenanigans.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Tresia Carson Szekely; daughter, Christine Szekely Broadway, (Bobby, Jr. - Natasha and Nichole); sons, James Ryan Szekely (Trina - Amber, Nicholas, and Alec); William Martin Szekely (Donna –...

Aug 10, 2021

Rosetta Picciano, age 80, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021, in Painesville. She was born August 27, 1940, in Novara Sicily, Italy to Giuseppe and Assunta (Bertolami) Trifiletti.

Rosetta was a homemaker. She loved antiques and enjoyed going shopping with family and friends. She was also known for her designing abilities in fashion, home decorating and gardening....

Aug 8, 2021

Sherrie D. Snell, age 60, passed away August 18, 2021, at her residence in Mentor.  She was born October 26, 1960, in Painesville to Donald and Glenda Mae (King) Mayse.

Sherrie enjoyed making candles and loved to go to garage sales.

Sherrie is survived by her sisters, Amy (Jack) Avcin and Connie (William) Sponaugle; brother,...

Aug 8, 2021

Sandra "Sandi" B. Coakley, age 61 of Leroy Twp, OH, left this earth and now resides in eternal peace because of her personal relationship with Jesus Christ. She now has a permanent home in heaven because she had accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior many years ago. She loved the Lord, loved people, and lived her life in a...

Aug 8, 2021

Rosa E. Rideout, age 88, passed away August 8, 2021, surrounded by her family, at her residence in Perry.   She was born, February 13, 1933, in Cleveland to Joseph and Emilie (Grom) Schuldheis.

Rosa was a founding member of St. Cyprian Catholic Church.  She wintered in Florida and loved to travel.  She also enjoyed crocheting, camping, antiquing...

Aug 6, 2021

Geraldine A. Hall-Richards age 73 of Madison was the daughter of Edward and Vera (Kuhar) Ludwig, born on August 11, 1947 in Cleveland ,Ohio.  She passed away August 6, 2021 at her home in Madison, Ohio.

Geraldine enjoyed sewing, cooking and baking. She adored her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and her dog Cody. She is survived by her...

Aug 5, 2021

Maryann C. Sevits, age, 73, passed away August 5, 2021, at her residence in Painesville, surrounded by her family and loved ones.  She was born November 18, 1947, in Painesville to John and Helen (Vayo) Bezzeg.

Maryann was a life-long Painesville resident and was an elementary teacher for St. Anthony's School.  She enjoyed playing bingo and taking...

Jul 26, 2021

Angela (Haynes) Davis, age 51, passed away July 26, 2021, at her residence in Painesville. She was born in Painesville, OH. June 5,1970 to Rabon and Ann (Lesnewski) Haynes.

She was a member of Lifeline Church in Madison, and enjoyed painting, kayaking, hiking, her dogs, Sydney & Lexi and cat, Popa.

Angela is survived by...

Jul 24, 2021

Jeffrey Allen Oberstar, age 55, of Trumbull Township, passed away suddenly at University Hospitals of Geneva, July 24, 2021.

He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 23,1965 to Richard and Judy (Gullo) Oberstar.

He was a graduate of Harvey High School, Class of 1984. Jeff worked as a supervisor for the Lake County Engineer's...

Jul 19, 2021

Teno Salvatore Marano, age 90, of Madison, OH passed away at his residence July 19, 2021.  He was born in Painesville, OH January 20, 1931, to Michael and Antoinette (Bertone) Marano.

He was a graduate of Harvey High School and served in the U. S. Navy.  Teno worked in manufacturing and maintenance for many years, and more...