obituaries


Ilene Mary (Pringle)  Ludvik

Ilene Mary (Pringle) Ludvik

Jan 1, 2021

Ilene Mary Ludvik, (nee Pringle), passed away peacefully in January 1, 2021 in Chardon.  She was born September 7, 1937 in Pennsylvania to Vic and Agnes Pringle.

Ilene is the devoted and beloved wife of Edwin J. Ludvik.  They were married for 63 years, August 17, 1957.  Dear mother of Mike (Lynn) Ludvik, Linda (Tom) Miller, Kathy...

Onalee (Flanagan)  Mathys

Onalee (Flanagan) Mathys

Jan 1, 2021

Onalee Mathys, age 87, passed away January 1, 2021 at The Lantern of Madison.  She was born January 31, 1933 in West Salem, Ohio to Raymond and Grace (Harley) Flanagan.

Onalee lived in Ohio since 1933.  She worked in sales/management and was the head supervisor at J. C. Penney Company for over 30 years.

Onalee...

Jack D. Butterfield Sr.

Jack D. Butterfield Sr.

Dec 29, 2020

Jack D. Butterfield, Sr., age 91, of Cape Coral, FL passed away peacefully at Cape Coral Hospital on December 29, 2020 in Cape Coral, FL with family at his side.  He was born in Painesville, OH, August 10, 1929 to Joseph V. and Jane (Cramer) Butterfield.

Jack worked as an electrician at Diamond Shamrock, Uniroyal, and the...

Stella E. (Lohr)  Walters

Stella E. (Lohr) Walters

Dec 29, 2020

Stella E. Walters, age 88, passed away peacefully December 29, 2020 at Danbury of Mentor.  She was born November 6, 1932 in Painesville to William and Elizabeth (Dodge) Lohr.  She was married to Harold "Hal" Walters for 64 years until his passing in 2017.

Stella worked for the License Bureau in Painesville and the Lake County Recorder's...

Richard Edward Brewer

Richard Edward Brewer

Dec 24, 2020

Richard Edward Brewer, age 79, passed away December 24, 2020 at Tri-Point Medical Center in Concord Township.  He was born February 26, 1941 in Morgantown, West Virginia to Fred and Lucy (Webster) Brewer.

Richard served in the United States Air Force from 1967 to 1971.  He worked as a machine adjuster for General Electric at Nela Park...

Rosemarie Maruschak

Rosemarie Maruschak

Dec 22, 2020

Rosemarie Maruschak, age 70, passed away December 22, 2020 at her residence in Painesville.  She was born November 22, 1950 in Painesville to Julius Steve and Elizabeth Ann (Kolenic) Szabo.

Rosemarie worked for the Perry School System food service for over twenty years.

Mom was a loving, caring, supportive and encouraging wife, mother and grandmother....

Robert D. "Daddio" Grove

Robert D. "Daddio" Grove

Dec 22, 2020

Robert D. "Daddio" Grove, age 88, passed away peacefully December 22, 2020 at Danbury of Mentor.  He was born April 14, 1932 in Lonaconing Maryland to John and Isabelle (Truly) Grove.  He married Carole Marie Winters in 1954. They resided in Mentor together for 61 years until her passing in 2016.

Robert was employed for over 43...

Donald L. Mayse

Donald L. Mayse

Dec 21, 2020

Private services for Donald L. Mayse age 82 were held at Riverside Cemetery Painesville

Donald was the son of Samuel and Maggie (Caudell) Mayse born on September 6, 1938 in Levi Kentucky. He passed away December 21, 2020 at his daughter's residence.

Don was employed for 20 years at the former Uniroyal Chemical as a...

Betty M (Riser)  Fielder

Betty M (Riser) Fielder

Dec 20, 2020

Private family Services for Betty M. Fielder, age 91. of Madison, were held at Spear-Mulqueeny Funeral Home.  Burial was in Mentor Cemetery.

Betty was the daughter of Filmore and Eunice (Hott) Riser born on December 2, 1929 in Columbus, Ohio and Passed away December 20, 2020 at Divine Living in Madison.

Betty was a woman...

Lillian Kilrain

Lillian Kilrain

Dec 19, 2020

Lillian A. Kilrain passed away on Saturday, 12/19/2020 from complications of Covid-19.  She was one week short of her 101st birthday.   Lillian was the youngest daughter of Mary Margaret Brennan Kilrain and Edward William Kilrain and was born in Denora, PA.  She attended St. Mary grade school and Harvey High School in Painesville.  She was a certified Registered Nurse...

James Michael Ferrell

James Michael Ferrell

Dec 19, 2020

Graveside services for James Michael Ferrell, age 66, of Perry will be 1:30 PM Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at Riverside Cemetery, 585 Riverside Drive in Painesville (Where children are welcome and masks are mandatory).  James was born on September 19, 1954, in Charleston, West Virginia. He passed away December 19, 2020, at Tri Point Medical Center peacefully, due to...

Richard L. Drotleff

Richard L. Drotleff

Dec 18, 2020

Richard L. Drotleff was born in Childress, Texas on March 18, 1944 to Lenhart and Gladys (Gehrke) Drotleff.  He passed away peacefully December 18, 2020.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Janet (Centnar) Drotleff; daughter, Tammy Schreffler of Chardon; son, Brian Drotleff (Katie) of North Royalton; grandchildren, Daniel and Brandon Schreffler, and Addison and...

Louise (Taylor)  Braski

Louise (Taylor) Braski

Dec 18, 2020

Services for Louise Braski, age 88, of Painesville, will be held at 1:30 PM Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at the Spear-Mulqueeny Funeral Home 667 Mentor Ave. Painesville. Family and friends will be received Tuesday from12:30 PM until time of service at 1:30 PM. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.

Louise was the daughter of Alonzo and Verna...

Wayne C. Knesebeck

Wayne C. Knesebeck

Dec 17, 2020

Wayne C. Knesebeck, age 91, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2020. He was the son of Otto and Alice (Patterson) Knesebeck born on May 26, 1929 in Cleveland, Ohio.  He noted in one of his last conversations, "I've had a pretty good run - 90 wonderful years, and then 2020!"

He is survived by sons, Wayne...

David H. Cope

David H. Cope

Dec 17, 2020

David H. Cope, age 72, passed away December 17, 2020 at his residence in Fairport Harbor.  He was born February 8, 1948 in McMinnville, Tennessee to Odie and Martha (Hillis) Cope.

David was a 1966 graduate of Riverside High School.   After high school he served in the United States Air Force from 1967 – 1971.  He worked...

Mark F Pierce

Mark F Pierce

Dec 16, 2020

Mark F. Pierce, age 64, passed away peacefully with dignity and pride on December 16, 2020. His wish was to spend his final days with his niece Bonnie (Randy) by his side at their home in Painesville. He was born February 21, 1956 in Painesville to Clarence and Cornelia (Harris) Pierce. His younger years were spent playing football,senior league...

James  "Dugo" Toth

James "Dugo" Toth

Dec 14, 2020

James A. Toth, known to many as "Jimmy" or "Dugo", age 87, passed away December 14, 2020 at Concord Village Skilled Nursing Rehab Center in Concord Township.  He was born August 25, 1933 in Fairport Harbor to Steve and Anna (Kish) Toth, both deceased.

Jim served in the United States Air Force and was stationed in Korea...

Mary Ann (Hyduke)  Barstow

Mary Ann (Hyduke) Barstow

Dec 14, 2020

Funeral services for Mary Ann Barstow, age 84, a lifelong resident of Lake County will be held 11:00 am Thursday December 17, 2020 at Spear-Mulqueeny Funeral Home 667 Mentor Ave. Painesville, OH. The family will receive friends from Thursday 10:00 until time of service at 11:00 AM.

Mary Ann was born April 3, 1936 in Fairport Harbor,...

Brant J. Kroynovich

Brant J. Kroynovich

Dec 13, 2020

Brant J. Kroynovich, age 58, passed away December 13, 2020 at his home in Roanoke, Virginia.  He was born August 22, 1962 in Willoughby to Robert and Joan (Frowerk) Kroynovich.

Brant worked for Arkay Packaging in Roanoke, Virginia for several years.

He enjoyed spending time with family and his dogs.

Brant is survived...

Bettisue (Bludau)  Coffman

Bettisue (Bludau) Coffman

Dec 13, 2020

Bettisue Coffman, age 83, passed away December 13, 2020 at Heartland of Mentor.  She was born October 13, 1937 in Akron, Ohio to Frank and Elizabeth (Hillyer) Bludau.

Bettisue was a graduate of Harvey High School, Class of 1955.  She worked as an assistant manager and pharmacy tech for Rite Aid Pharmacy for many years.   Bettisue enjoyed...