obituaries

Mar 24, 2020

Private family services were held for David Derk, 61, of Perry.

Mr. Derk passed away on March 24, 2020 at Lake West Hospital.

He was born in Perry to Ernest and Rose and lived in Willoughby and Perry most of his life.

David was a graduate of Perry High School and worked at...

Mar 24, 2020

Marlene A. White, age 76, peacefully passed away March 24, 2020 at her daughter's residence in Mentor.  She was born March 22, 1944 in Cleveland to Alexander C. and Jane E. (Peterson) Dingle.

Mrs. White worked as the manager of the Painesville Elks Club, a waitress at the Depot Café in Painesville, and in the dietary department...

Mar 23, 2020

Graveside Services for Russell R. Sekki, age 86, will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Mentor Cemetery, Section 29.    A Memorial Service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church at a later date.

Mr. Sekki was born January 22, 1934 in Painesville to Edwin M. and Mary Ann (Storaci) Sekki.  He passed away March 23,...

Mar 22, 2020

"TOGETHER AGAIN"

James M. Szoka, age 83, of Harpersfield, passed away March 22, 2020 at Homestead II in Painesville.  He was born August 19, 1936 in Painesville to William and Margaret (Shimek) Szoka.

Mr. Szoka was a self-employed carpenter.  He loved to cook and enjoyed playing cards.

James is survived by his children,...

Mar 15, 2020

Richard J. 'Dick" Weiss passed away March 15, 2020 in Sun Lakes, Arizona.  He was born August 14, 1934 in Painesville to Alfred and Mary (Bzinyak) Weiss.

Dick was a graduate of Harvey High School, attended Bowling Green State University and Lakeland Community College.  He served in the U. S. Army, 1955 through 1957.  Dick worked for...

Mar 10, 2020

A Memorial Mass for Patricia (Glasgow) Canter has been canceled until a later date.

Patricia was born in Brooklyn, New York, May 8th, 1947 to Joseph and Marcella (Smith) Glasgow. She passed away at Tri Point Medical Center in Concord Twp., March 10th, 2020.

She was a devoted Catholic, enjoyed collecting coins, and most of...

Mar 9, 2020

Funeral Services for Stewart Lester, age 93, will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Painesville Baptist Church, 140 Park Road, Painesville Township, OH.  Friends will be received 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Wednesday, March 11th at Spear Mulqueeny Funeral Home, 667 Mentor Avenue, Painesville, OH.

Mr. Lester was born August 11, 1926 in Grundy, Virginia to...

Mar 7, 2020

Services for Ricky "Rick" Souder age 67 of Painesville, Ohio will be11:30 AM Saturday March 14, 2020 at the Spear-Mulqueeny Funeral Home 667 Mentor Ave. Painesville, Ohio 44077. Family and friends may call from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Saturday at the funeral home.

Rick was the son of Horace and Beulah (Greaser) Souder born on June...

Mar 6, 2020

Michelina Stanziale, 95, of Painesville, Ohio left her earthly home, while staying with her children in Florida, on March 6, 2020.  She is now united with (La Addolorata) Our Lady of Sorrow and her heavenly Father.

Michelina was born April 8, 1924 in Santa Marie, Del Molise, Italy to her parents Giovanni Bertone and Addolerata Giancola.

Mar 5, 2020

A Mass of Christian Burial for Kenneth G. Namestnik, age 67, of Leroy Township, will be 10:00 AM, Monday, March 9, 2020 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 242 North State Street, Painesville.  Friends will be received from 4:00-7:00 PM Sunday, March 8th at Spear Mulqueeny Funeral Home, 667 Mentor Avenue, Painesville, OH.

Ken was a graduate of...

Mar 4, 2020

Helmuth Ewald Ferenz, age 66, of Painesville passed away March 4, 2020 at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland.  He was born December 27, 1953 in Graz, Austria to Emil and Sophie (Payer) Ferenz.

He is survived by his wife, Beverly (Wetmore) Ferenz; daughters, Kathryn (Travis Nichols) Ferenz of Cleveland and Lisa (Ray) Enricco of Perry; grandchildren,...

Mar 2, 2020

Funeral Services for John H. Workman, 68, of Mentor, will be 3:00 PM Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Spear Mulqueeny Funeral Home, 667 Mentor Avenue, Painesville, Ohio.  Friends will be received 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM before the service, at the funeral home.

John was born December 5, 1951 in Richwood, West Virginia to Hob and Nina...

Feb 28, 2020

Memorial calling hours for Kenneth "Scott" Horvath Jr., age 48, of Cleveland, will be 4:00 – 7:00 PM, Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Spear Mulqueeny Funeral Home, 667 Mentor Avenue, Painesville, Ohio.  Graveside services will be held on Friday, March 6, 2020.

Scott was born December 1, 1971 in Painesville to Kenneth S. Sr. and Juanita (Hudak)...

Feb 26, 2020

Funeral service for Walter R. Scott, age, 75, of Mentor will be held 12:00 Noon Sunday March 1st, 2020. Family and friends will be received Sunday 10:00 AM until 12:00 Noon at Spear-Mulqueeny Funeral Home 667 Mentor Avenue, Painesville.  Masonic Services will be held at 12:30 PM. Graveside services will be Monday at 12:00 PM in Section 35 at...

Feb 25, 2020

A Memorial Gathering for Dennis "Rick" Guyaux, age 68, of Concord Twp.

will be held Saturday March 14, 2020 from 4:00PM until 9:00 PM at The American Legion Pavilion, 60 Chester Street, Painesville.

Rick was born July 7,1951 in Cranberry, PA to Lynn and Ella (Gurski) Guyaux. He passed away at Hillcrest Hospital ER in...

Feb 23, 2020

Due to the COVID-19, a delayed graveside service for William L. Miltner, age 93, will be held at Riverside Cemetery on September 22, 2020 at 11:30 AM.

Mr. Miltner was born November 12, 1926 in Painesville to Leslie L. and Loretta (Gaffney) Miltner. He passed away February 23, 2020 in Naples, Florida.

William was employed...

Feb 22, 2020

Funeral Services for John V. Stropkey, age 80, will be Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 12:30 PM at Spear Mulqueeny Funeral Home, 667 Mentor Avenue, Painesville.  Family and friends may call from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM at the funeral home, before the service.  Private burial will be at Riverside Cemetery.

John was the son of John...

Feb 22, 2020

Services for Thomas L. Johnson age 65 will be 6:00 pm, Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at the Spear-Mulqueeny Funeral Home, 667 Mentor Ave. Painesville. Family and friends may call from 3 - 6 PM, Wednesday, before the service at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.

Thomas was the son of Kenneth and June (Wilson)...

Feb 21, 2020

Florence was surrounded by her family when she left us for her Heavenly home on February 21, 2020.

She was born August 10,1924 in Livingston, Montana to Elmer and Anna Ruth (Rowland) Peck.

She was a member of St Mary Catholic Church. Florence loved God, family, playing bingo and her bingo friends, her cat Pita,...

Feb 20, 2020

Virginia Louise Mikina, age 57, passed away February 20, 2020 at Tri-Point Medical Center in Concord Township.   She was born July 9, 1962 in Painesville to Dillard and Betty (Lowe) Frisby.

Virginia was a homemaker and enjoyed listening to music, watching tv and turtles.  She had a special fondness for her cat, Princess.

She is...