obituaries

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...

Apr 24, 2021

Frank A. Zalek, age 46, formerly of Fairport Harbor, passed away April 24, 2021 at LakeMed Nursing and Rehab in Painesville from complications from A.L.D.  Frank was born September 28, 1974 in Painesville to Frank and Adele (Sekki) Zalek.

He was a graduate of Fairport Harding High School, attended Edinboro University and graduated from Kent State University...

Apr 16, 2021

Marguerite (Meg) Edith Carter was born in Euclid Ohio to Alice Catherine (Fletcher) Carter and James Albert Carter on September 24, 1953. The eldest of six children, Meg was a voracious student, excelling academically from a young age; she received her Bachelor's in English, Humanities and Education (cum laude) from Wittenberg University in 1975, followed by a Masters in...

Apr 15, 2021

William "Tee" Patrick (Bill) passed away at Heroes Harbor Hospice located inside the Louis Stokes VA Medical Center in Cleveland on April 15, 2021. He was 86 years old. Bill was born January 9, 1935 in McMinnville, Tennessee to George and Reese Patrick.

He served in the United States Air Force from 1953 through 1957 where he...

Apr 14, 2021

Funeral Services for Lloyd L. Landrus, age 87, of Thompson will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Spear-Mulqueeny Funeral Home 667 Mentor Avenue, Painesville. Family and friends will be received 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Monday, April 19th. Interment will be at Maple Grove Cemetery in Thompson.

Lloyd passed away at Geauga Regional...

Apr 13, 2021

Ronald Garland, (Ron, Ronnie, Papa Ron) age 75, of Painesville passed away peacefully at his residence Wednesday, April 13, 2021. He was born July 2, 1945 in Warren, OH. He served in the U S Army and was stationed in Korea.

Ron worked as a telephone lineman in Florida (1969) and when he moved back home to...

Apr 13, 2021

Funeral services for Patricia Ann Berke-Takacs, age 64, of Willowick will be held 12 Noon Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Spear-Mulqueeny Funeral Home 667 Mentor Avenue, Painesville. Family and friends will be received  Wednesday 10:00 AM until time of service at 12 Noon.

Patricia passed away at her residence April 13, 2021.  She was born December 28,...