obituaries

Dec 9, 2020

Philip M. Pillar, age 86, of Fairport Harbor, passed away December 9, 2020 at Briar Hill Health Care Residence in Middlefield.

He was born November 14, 1934 in Fairport Harbor to Michael and Mary (Mehok) Pillar.

Philip served in the United States Air Force.  He was self-employed as a commercial private pilot for many years....

Dec 7, 2020

Daniel Johnston, age 70, went to be with the Lord, December 7, 2020, at Tri-Point Medical Center in Concord Township.  He was born September 15, 1950 in Pennsylvania to Roy Gid and Leina Alberta (Dixon) Johnston.

Daniel was a manufacturing engineer at Acme for many years.  Daniel enjoyed being the pastor of the Christian Motorcycle Association in...

Dec 7, 2020

Russell Tuttle Jr., age 44, passed away suddenly December 7, 2020 at Tri Point Medical Center in Concord Township.  He was born August 2, 1976 in Painesville to Russell Sr. and Karen (Malkamaki) Tuttle.

Russell received his Associates degree in Criminal Justice from Lakeland Community College.  He was sworn in as a Painesville Police Department officer in...

Dec 6, 2020

Graveside Services for Bernard E. Wayner, age 94, of Painesville

will be held 1:30 PM Thursday December 10th, 2020 at Riverside Cemetery in Painesville.

Bernard was born November 5, 1926 in Conneaut, Ohio to John and Rose (Beno) Wayner.  He passed away December 6, 2020 in Geneva OH.

He attended Harding High School,...

Dec 4, 2020

Deborah Bramley, age 61, passed away December 4, 2020 at University Hospitals in Cleveland.  She was born September 15, 1959 in Painesville to Michael J. and Helen P. (Davis) Kapostasy.

Deborah was a homemaker.   She was a member of St. Gabriel Church.  She enjoyed yoga, exercise, reading, swimming and being outdoors.  Most of all Deborah loved spending...

Dec 3, 2020

A memorial service for Catherine Elizabeth "Kate" Carter, age 62, will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 14, 2021 at St. James Episcopal Church, 131 North State Street, Painesville, Ohio.

Kate was born on November 18, 1958 in Euclid, Ohio, the daughter of James Albert Carter and Alice Catherine (Fletcher) Carter. She died of Covid-19 on December...

Dec 3, 2020

Mass of Christian Burial for Evelyn Ulle, age 94, of Painesville, will be at 10:30AM Wednesday December 9th at St. Mary's Church, 242 N. State Street, Painesville. Burial will be at St. Mary's Parish Cemetery, Painesville.

Mrs. Ulle was born July 19th, 1926, in Moon Run, Pennsylvania near Pittsburgh to Anna (Van Jura) and Joseph Mohner.  Evelyn...

Dec 1, 2020

Robert John Knapp, age 89, entered into eternal life December 1, 2020. Bob was born on December 22, 1930 in Akron, Ohio. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Eleanor (Kennedy), children; Robert (wife Tami), Lisa Allanson (husband Mark), Richard Knapp (wife Patricia), Dr. Jennie Pattison (husband Michael), Mary Ann Rice, Sr. Mary Teresa of Jesus S.V....

Dec 1, 2020

Martha A. "Marcy" Sabo, age 69, passed away at her home in Madison December 1, 2020.  She was born October 21, 1951 in Painesville to Roy and Patricia (Hadden) Bushnell.

Marcy was a 1969 graduate of Riverside High School and she also received her Associates Degree from Lakeland Community College.  She was a member of St. Anthony...

Nov 29, 2020

Melvin William Johnson, 84, of Painesville Twp. passed away peacefully on November 29, 2020 at the Enclave at Newell Creek in Mentor. He was born on the Busby family farm near New Sharon, IA on July 19, 1936 to Marvin Edward Johnson and Mabel Elsie (Eflin) Johnson.

He lived with his parents on various Mahaska County farms...

Nov 28, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Mann, age 97, passed away November 28, 2020 at her home in Willoughby.  She was born September 19, 1923 in Cleveland to Herbert and Marion (Gallagher) Zettlemeyer.

Mary was a Phi Betta Kappa with a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters in Education from Western Reserve University/Case Western Reserve University.

In addition to...

Nov 27, 2020

Graveside Services for Barry Lee and Christine Wyno, will be held Monday, December 14, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Maple Grove Cemetery, 16337 Thompson Road, Thompson, Ohio.

Barry was the son of Albert and Adeline (Ramage) Wyno born on February 27, 1941 in Brownsville PA and passed away November 27, 2020 at West Medical Center in Willoughby....

Nov 26, 2020

Joseph K. Wojkowski Jr., age 80, of LeRoy Township, passed away on November 26, 2020 at Tri-Point Medical Center in Concord Township.  He was born March 8, 1940 in Cleveland to Joseph K. and Catherine (Sokal) Wojkowski.

Joseph is survived by his sister Linda (Gary) Williams, and his sons Joseph K. (Leigh) Wojkowski III and Thomas R....

Nov 24, 2020

Gloria Malizio, age 93, passed away November 24, 2020 at her residence in Painesville Township.  She was born April 14, 1927 in Painesville to James V. and Mary (Loria) Pizzino.

Gloria graduated from Harvey High School in 1945 and worked for the Painesville Telegraph for several years.  She also attended Lakeland Community College.  Gloria was a member...

Nov 23, 2020

Memorial services for Alice Catherine (Fletcher) Carter, age 94, will be held 10:00 AM. Saturday, August 14, 2021 at St. James Episcopal Church, 131 North State Street, Painesville, with inurnment at Mentor Municipal Cemetery. The Reverend Vanessa E.B. Clark will officiate.

Alice was born on February 8, 1926 in Erie, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Edwin Wilson Fletcher...

Nov 22, 2020

Norine R. Cameron, 92, of Concord Township, passed away on November 22, 2020 at Concord Village Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation.

She was born on July 14, 1928 in Cleveland to Paul and Lydia (Reichelt) Martin.  In 1942, the family moved to Chestnut Ridge Farm in Concord.   The home quickly became known as "The Old Farmhouse".  Norine loved...

Nov 19, 2020

Violet F. Henckel, age 85, passed away November 19, 2020 in Eastlake, Ohio.  She was born January 8, 1935 in Connellsville, Pennsylvania to Clarence Leroy and Mary (Koch) Soliday.

Violet worked as a packer for Anchor Hocking Glass Company for many years.  She was also a sales representative for Mary Kay Cosmetics.   Violet enjoyed making beaded jewelry,...

Nov 16, 2020

Jo Anna (Sivak) Sweeney, age 81, passed away November 16, 2020 in Madison, Ohio.  She was born April 30, 1939 in Painesville to Joseph Sivak and Eunice (Green) Polgar.

Jo Anna was a life-long resident of Lake County.  She was a graduate of Fairport Harding High School and had a genuine love of the Fairport Harbor community. ...

Nov 16, 2020

Charles 'Charlie' David Digman, age 84, of Grand River, passed away on November 16th surrounded by his family. He was born November 27th, 1935 in Belington, West Virginia, the son of Stark & Alice Digman.

He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Fairport Harbor.

Charlie served in the United States Army and...

Nov 13, 2020

A Graveside Service for Susan Ledbetter, age 81, of Mentor, will be held at 12:30 PM Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Mentor Municipal Cemetery, 6881 Hopkins Road, Mentor, Ohio.

Susan was born June 26, 1939 in Cleveland to William and Dorothy (Johnson) Stencil.  She passed away November 13, 2020 at her residence in Mentor.

Susan...