obituaries

Jul 11, 2020

Judith Diane Bertone (nee Berwaldt) of Fairport Harbor, passed away July 11, 2020.  Days prior to the Covid shutdown, Judy and her family were so blessed to have gathered together for the last time to celebrate her 80th birthday at The Lantern of Madison. Judith was born March 6, 1940 to Jacob and Marie Berwaldt. She was married to...

Jul 11, 2020

Mass of Christian Burial for Gary E. Miller, age 79, of Fairport Harbor, will be 10:30 AM, Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 242 North State Street, Painesville, Ohio.   Friends will be received 4:00 - 7:00 PM, Monday July 13th at Spear Mulqueeny Funeral Home, 667 Mentor Avenue, Painesville, Ohio.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery....

Jul 8, 2020

Helen Marie (Pike) Dominish, age 97, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2020 in Kirtland, OH. Born January 2, 1923, in Madison, OH.  She was a member of St. Bede the Venerable Catholic Church in Mentor, OH.

A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Perry Cemetery, 3840 Middle Ridge Road, Perry,...

Jul 5, 2020

Helen Irene Holly, age 94, of Painesville Township, passed away July 5, 2020.  She was born March 28, 1926 in Painesville to Raymond and Anna (Fedor) Smith.

Helen was a graduate of Harvey High School.  She worked for the Rayon Company and Fasson Corporation as a lab technician.

She enjoyed gardening, sitting in the sun...

Jul 4, 2020

A private mass was held for Elizabeth A. Shinhearl on July 9, 2020 at St. Bede the Venerable Church in Mentor, Ohio.  Burial was in Riverside Cemetery.

Elizabeth died peacefully at her residence at Brookdale in Mentor on July 4, 2020.  Elizabeth was the seventh of twelve children born on Leap Day, February 29, 1916, to Michael...

Jul 4, 2020

Cynthia Lou Ketz passed away July 4, 2020 at Tri-Point Medical Center in Concord Township.  She was born August 12, 1963 in Painesville to Walter and Shirley (Henderson) Ketz.

She enjoyed reading, completing crossword puzzles, fishing, spending time with her adored cat Bun, spending time with her church community and being with her family and friends.

Jul 3, 2020

Dick passed away peacefully in his home in Macedonia with his beloved dog by his side.  He had been battling many health issues for seven years but succumbed to vascular dementia.

He was raised in Solon, but always had a special fondness for Chagrin.  As a young adult he made many lasting friendships there and became known...

Jul 2, 2020

Funeral Services for Richard Joseph "Dick" Neroda will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Zion Lutheran Church, 508 Mentor Avenue, Painesville, Ohio.  Friends will be received 4:00-7:00 PM, Tuesday, July 7th at Spear Mulqueeny Funeral Home, 667 Mentor Avenue, Painesville.

Richard was born December 14, 1937 in Painesville to Michael and Mildred (Allen) Neroda.  He...

Jul 1, 2020

Funeral Services for Marilyn Reba Argo, age 72, will be 7:00 PM, Monday, July 6, 2020 at Spear Mulqueeny Funeral Home, 667 Mentor Avenue, Painesville, Ohio.  Friends will be received 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM, before the service, at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Shellsford Cemetery in McMinnville, Tennessee.

Marilyn was born November 3, 1947...

Jul 1, 2020

Jeanette M. Papp, 86, was born on August 27, 1933 and passed away, surrounded by family on July 1, 2020 in Perry, Ohio.

She grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, graduating from Marymount Catholic High School at the age of 16 before being introduced to the country in Sheffield Township, just outside of Ashtabula, Ohio.  The city girl...

Jun 30, 2020

Robert David Essary, age 84, passed away peacefully, June 30, 2020 in Leroy Twp., Ohio.  He was born August 13, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan to Lon and Myrtle (Steelman) Essary.

Mr. Essary was a resident of Boyne City, Michigan.  He was a painter and worked for and retired from Boyne Mountain Resorts, Boyne City, Michigan. Mr. Essary...

Jun 26, 2020

Ann Louise Knesebeck, age 89, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2020.. She was the daughter of Thomas and Ethel (Webb) Salisbury born on February 17, 1931 in San Antonio Texas.

Those who knew Ann would describe her as loving and personable. While her disposition was normally rather laid-back, she had a strong competitive streak, evident whenever...

Jun 22, 2020

Kimberly M. Salmonson passed away June 22, 2020 at her residence in Mentor.  She was born March 28, 1987 in Brenham, Texas.

Kimberly was a homemaker.  She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her children, who she loved dearly.

Kimberly is survived by her husband, Richard Salmonson; sons, John and Michael Salmonson; daughters, Bella,...

Jun 22, 2020

Graveside Services for Robert Gerber, age 77, of Painesville Township, will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Riverside Cemetery, 385 Riverside Drive, Painesville, OH.

Robert was born November 9, 1942 in Cleveland to Russell and Josephine (Parenti) Gerber.  He passed away June 22, 2020 at his residence in Painesville Township.

Robert served in...

Jun 21, 2020

Jeanne Ann Johnson, age 87, passed away peacefully, June 21, 2020 at the Enclave at Newell Creek in Mentor.  She was born May 25, 1933 in Massillon, Ohio to Kermit and Alice (Daniels) Snyder.

Jeanne was a resident of Painesville since 1964 and worked at Heather Hill Nursing Home for many years.   She was a member of...

Jun 16, 2020

Wesley William McVey

Wesley William McVey, age 43, passed away at Lake West Medical Center in Willoughby, June 16, 2020.  He was born January 18, 1977 in Geneva.

Wesley was a security guard in the private security business for several years.  He enjoyed fishing and he loved to draw.

He is survived by...

Jun 11, 2020

Mass of Christian Burial for Juana (Guerrero) Jacinto will be 10:00 AM, Monday, June 15, 2020 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 242 North State Street, Painesville.   Friends will be received 9:00AM - 10:00 AM, one hour prior to the mass, at the church.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.

Juana was born April 9, 1956 in CD...

Jun 11, 2020

Douglas Pykonen, 89, passed away peacefully at Tri-Point Medical Center in Concord Township, Ohio on June 11th, 2020.  He was born June 21, 1930 in Bessemer, Pennsylvania.

Douglas was preceded in death by parents John and Helen Turja Pykonen; brother Gary "Garth" Pykonen, sister Carol Pykonen Herendeen, sister in law Gloria Hemming Gurbach, brother in law Elmer...

Jun 10, 2020

A Memorial Service for José Oriol Tey will be 6 PM, Saturday June 20, 2020 at Spear Mulqueeny Funeral Home, 667 Mentor Avenue, Painesville, Ohio. Friends will be received 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM, prior to the service at the funeral home.

José was born March 23, 1933 in Baracoa, Cuba to Luis and Margarita (Frometa) Tey....

Jun 9, 2020

A Memorial Mass for Frances M. Vendi, age 88, will be held 10:30 AM, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 242 North State Street, Painesville.  Friends will be received from 9:30 – 10:30 AM before the mass at the church.

Frances was born March 26, 1932 in Painesville to Mike and Anna (Halko) Volanski. ...