obituaries

Aug 3, 2019

Martin Marion Chick, age 87, passed away August 3, 2019 at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland.  He was born February 16, 1932 in Thomas, West Virginia to Martin and Elizabeth (Suder) Chick.

Martin had been a Painesville resident since 1975.  He was an industrial engineer and worked for T R W for many years.  He also...

Jul 30, 2019

Services for Deborah Ann (Hewlette) Crawford, age 59, of Madison Township will be Monday August 5, 2019 at the Spear-Mulqueeny Funeral Home, 667 Mentor Ave. Painesville.  Family and friends may call Sunday, August 4, 2019 from 4-7 PM at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Madison Memorial Cemetery, Madison Township.

Deborah Ann was born on September...

Jul 28, 2019

Bruce Gordon Murray passed away peacefully, July 28, 2019, at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland.  He was born March 16, 1948 in Cleveland to Robert and Betty (Cole) Murray.

Bruce served in the United States Air Force and he worked in the Receiving Department at WalMart for many years.  He was a member of Calvary Fellowship...

Jul 27, 2019

Matthew James Wright 49 of Mentor passed away July 27th.

Matthew was born May 4th in Cleveland to Tom and Marianne Wright. He was employed as Vice President at Wright Packaging Sales Company.

Matthew is survived by his wife Dorothy Wright and sons, Matthew (Lulu) of Streetsboro, Adam of Geneva and Ryan of Kent. Grandchildren...

Jul 27, 2019

Kathryn  "Kitty" W.  Streett,  passed away July27, 2019  while residing at the Lantern of Madison. Her loving daughter, Martha Astrup and grandson, Brandon Felger were by her side. She was the wife of the late George A. Streett who passed away in 1994. Kitty was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking especially for her family.  She loved spending time with...

Jul 25, 2019

Mass of Christian Burial for Rosemary Toth, age 77, of Perry, will be 12:00 PM, Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 7575 Bellflower Road, Mentor Ohio. Family and friends may call 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the church. Burial will be in Perry Cemetery.

Rosemary was the daughter of Steven and Mary...

Jul 25, 2019

Alice "Joyce" Johnston, 91, of Chardon, passed away July 25, 2019 at Chardon Health Care.  Private family services will be held.

Joyce was born July 13, 1928 in Blairsville, Pennsylvania to Frank and Nora (Kelly) Kennedy.

Joyce was the vice president of nursing at Sewickley Valley Hospital in Sewickley, Pennsylvania for much of her professional...

Jul 24, 2019

Elizabeth G. Becher, 78, passed away at her home in Mentor on July 24, 2019.

She was born March 1, 1941 in Berlin, Germany.

Elizabeth was employed at General Electric and Rockwell Automation, retiring in 2000.

She is survived by her son, John Becher of Painesville and her daughter Elizabeth (James L.) Cutts;...

Jul 22, 2019

Mass of Christian Burial for Geraldine Emily "Gerry" Hadden, 95, will be10:00 AM, Thursday, July 25, 2019 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 523 Plum Street, Fairport Harbor, Ohio.  Family and friends may call 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Wednesday, July 24th at Spear Mulqueeny Funeral Home, 667 Mentor Avenue, Painesville.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.

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Jul 21, 2019

A memorial service for Clarence V. Cameron, will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, July 28, 2019 at Concord Village Nursing and Rehab Center in the Activity Room, 10955 Capital Parkway, Concord Township, Ohio.

Clarence was born April 7, 1928 in Kirtland to Lawrence S. and Emma (Pickett) Cameron.  He passed away July 21, 2019 in Concord...

Jul 20, 2019

A Mass of Christian Burial for Velma A. Zalar, age 90, a resident of Fairport Harbor, will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday July 24th, 2019 at St Anthony of Padua Church, 316 5th Street, Fairport Harbor, OH. Friends will be received at church Wednesday, 10:00 AM until time of Mass. Rosary will be said at 10:30 AM.  Interment will...

Jul 19, 2019

Private Graveside services for Mary Jane Dolan, age 101, were held August 3, 2019 at Concord Cemetery, Concord Hamden Rd. in Concord Township.

Mary Jane was the daughter of Emidio and Susie Ana (Banks) DeLuca born on August 23, 1917 in Van Meter Pennsylvania and passed away at her son's home in Perry July 19, 2019

Jul 18, 2019

Funeral Services for Alice G. (Fox) Molnar, 93, will be 1:00 PM, Monday, July 22, 2019 at Spear Mulqueeny Funeral Home, 667 Mentor Avenue, Painesville, Ohio.  Family and friends may call   3:00 -6:00 PM   Sunday, July 21st at the funeral home.

Alice was born May 28, 1926 in Baltimore, Maryland.  She passed away July 18, 2019 at...

Jul 17, 2019

Richard M. "Rick" Gyure, age 61, passed away July 17, 2019 at Tri-Point Medical Center in Concord Township.  Private graveside services will be held at a later time.

Richard was born January 9, 1958 in Painesville to Nicholas and Helen (Grabonich) Gyure.

He was employed as a machinist for COE Manufacturing for 25 years.  Rick...

Jul 17, 2019

Graveside services for Elizabeth Marie Vargo will be 10:00 AM, Monday, July 22, 2019 at Riverside Cemetery in Painesville.

Elizabeth was born May 7, 1923 in Painesville to Martin and Regina (Tarsza) Balla.  She passed away July 17, 2019 in Fairport Harbor.

Elizabeth was a clerk for Thayer's Pharmacy for over 20 years and she...

Jul 17, 2019

A Prayer Service for Lawrence John Thomas will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at Spear Mulqueeny Funeral Home, 667 Mentor Avenue, Painesville.  Family and friends will be received 4:00-7:00 PM, Monday, July 22nd, at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Concord Cemetery.

Lawrence was born April 21, 1945 in Akron, Ohio.  He passed away...

Jul 11, 2019

A Memorial Gathering for David M. Tills, age 40, formerly of Painesville will be held 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM, Saturday July 13th, 2019 at Spear Mulqueeny Funeral Home, 667 Mentor Avenue Painesville, Ohio.  Closing Prayer Services will be at 4:30 PM.  David was born in Painesville, OH. December 11,1978 to Marie (Zorik) and Raymond W. Tills. He passed...

Jul 7, 2019

Laura Beth Sferra was called home to be with the Lord July 7, 2019 at her residence in Painesville, after losing a battle with a long-term illness.  She was born August 19, 1979 in Painesville to Steve and Carol (Hulsizer) Sferra.

Laura was born and raised in Painesville but enjoyed many years living in other states.  She...

Jul 5, 2019

A Mass of Christian Burial for Thomas J. MacWilliams Jr. will be held

10 AM Tuesday July 9th, 2019 at St Mary Catholic Church, 242 North State Street, Painesville. Family and friends may call 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday, July 8th at Mulqueeny-Spear Funeral Home, 312 Eagle St.  Fairport Harbor, OH. Interment will be at Perry...

Jul 3, 2019

Fred R. Sell, surrounded by his family, passed away and went to be with the Lord on Wednesday July 3, 2019 in Painesville, Ohio.  He was 81 years old.  Fred was born July 30th, 1937 in Altoona, PA the son of Ray Sr. and Cleda Sell.  Fred was a graduate of Altoona High School in 1955.  In 1960, Fred...