obituaries

Aug 17, 2017

Joseph Madanski, age 52, of Elyria, passed away August 17, 2017.  He was born October 3, 1964 in Painesville to John and Teresa (Thomas) Madanski.

Family and friends may call Tuesday, September 5th from 5:00-7:00 PM at Spear Mulqueeny Funeral Home, 667 Mentor Avenue, Painesville, Ohio. Memorial Mass will be held Wednesday September 6, 2017 at St....

Aug 3, 2017

Mass of Christian Burial for Joanne (Long) Butcheck, age 75, of Painesville will be 9:30 AM Monday August 7, 2017 at St. Mary Catholic Church 242 North State St. Painesville.  Family and friends will be received from 2:00 to 5:00 PM Sunday at the Spear-Mulqueeny Funeral Home 667 Mentor Ave. Painesville.

Joanne was born in Painesville, March...

Aug 1, 2017

A Memorial Mass for Gina M. Venditti, age 54, will be 10:30 AM, Thursday, August 10th at St. Mary Catholic Church, 242 North State Street, Painesville, OH.

Gina was born August 10, 1962 in Painesville and passed away August 1, 2017 at her residence.

She is survived by her mother, Carol (Bertone) Venditti; brother Dante...

Jul 30, 2017

It is with both sadness and joy that we, the family of Laddie Acheson, announce his passing. Sadness at our loss but joy because he was our father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Laddie was born April 24, 1921 in Amherst, Ohio to Donald W Acheson and Isabelle Cullen Acheson. He passed away on July 30, 2017. While his...

Jul 29, 2017

Services for David R.J. Davis age 60 will be Tuesday  August 1, 2017 at 2:00 PM at the Spear-Mulqueeny Funeral Home 667 Mentor Ave. Painesville. Family and friends may call from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mentor Cemetery.

David was born on July 12, 1957 in Euclid Ohio and...

Jul 27, 2017

Private graveside services for Dr. Salvatore G. Rizzo, M.D. were held at Riverside Cemetery in Painesville.

Salvatore was the son of Salvatore and Rosalie (Ceresia) Rizzo. He was born January 13, 1929 in Cleveland and passed away July 27, 2017 at Brookdale of Mentor.

Dr. Rizzo served in the U. S. Marine Corps.   He graduated...

Jul 25, 2017

Mass of Christian Burial for Catherine "Katy" (Goblowsky) Barrish will be 10:00 AM, Friday, July 28th at St. Cyprian Catholic Church, 4223 Middle Ridge Road, Perry, OH.  Family and friends may call 6:00-8:00 PM, Thursday, July 27th at Mulqueeny – Spear Funeral Home, 312 Eagle Street, Fairport Harbor, Oh.

Mrs. Barrish was born April 30, 1928 in...

Jul 24, 2017

Surrounded by adoring family and friends, Audrey Jeneen (Betzer) Kulow passed away peacefully in her sleep July 24, 2017.  She was born March 11, 1932 in Painesville to Jacob and Grace (Conley) Betzer.

Funeral services for Audrey will be 6:30 PM, Thursday, July 27th at Spear Mulqueeny Funeral Home, 667 Mentor Avenue, Painesville, OH.  Family and friends...

Jul 21, 2017

Robert Capella, age 85, of Painesville, Ohio passed away on Friday, July 21st, 2017 at the Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio.  Robert was born on August 16, 1931 in Cleveland, Ohio to John and Clara (Palermo) Capella. He graduated from Collinwood High School in Cleveland in 1949, and attended The Ohio State University where he earned his bachelor's and...

Jul 20, 2017

Funeral Services for John Kinder, age 45, of Painesville, will be 4:00 PM, Saturday, July 29th at Spear -Mulqueeny Funeral Home, 667 Mentor Avenue, Painesville, OH.  Family and friends will be received 2:00 – 4:00 PM, prior to the service.

John was born November 11, 1971 in Painesville and passed away July 20, 2017 at his residence....

Jul 16, 2017

Our Angel, our Taylor Bears.

Taylor Castilyn Daughter of David and Theresa Castilyn born on February 16th, 1997; oldest sibling to Paige and Troy.

Taylor was our strong willed girl.  The most beautiful girl with the kindest heart. She always made friends easily and would include most everyone to join so they were not left...

Jul 14, 2017

Graveside services for Sylvia Annette Patrick, age 79, of Painesville, will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, July 25th at Riverside Cemetery, 385 Riverside Drive, Painesville.  No one was a stranger at Meemaws, all were welcome.

Sylvia was the daughter of Floyd and Pearl (Rucker) born on December 28, 1937 in Marlinton West Virginia, and passed away July 14,...

Jul 14, 2017

Funeral Services for Richard A. Palinkas, age 62 of Painesville, will be 4:00 PM. Saturday, July 22nd at Spear Mulqueeny Funeral Home, 667 Mentor Avenue, Painesville, OH.  Family and friends may call 1:00 – 4:00 PM before the service.

He was born November 27, 1954 in Cleveland and passed away, July 14, 2017 at his residence in...

Jul 14, 2017

Ellen L. Ahlborn, age 79, of Kinsman, OH, died Friday, July 14, 2017, at her home.

She was born May 16, 1938, in Wendel, WV, a daughter of Clarence and Isabelle (McCoy) Knotts.

Formerly of Geneva and Painesville, Ellen had lived in Kinsman for the past 16 years.  She was employed at IRC Fibers in...

Jul 13, 2017

Dorothy Ann Trunkely, age 89, passed away July 13, 2017 at Brookdale Senior Living in Mentor.  She was born April 25, 1928 to Frank and Molly  (Schwenthu) Dovich in Cleveland, Ohio.

Dorothy was a secretary for Monumental Life Insurance Co. for many years.  She was a resident of Euclid for 65 years; was a member of St....

Jul 11, 2017

Elizabeth "Betty" Patience Hulsizer, age 88, of Painesville Township, passed away at David Simpson Hospice House, July 11, 2017.  Betty was born October 9, 1928 in Plains, PA. to John and Florence (Sullivan) Knowles.  Betty was a member of Painesville United Methodist Church.

She is survived by daughters, Susan Moran and Carol (Steve) Sferra, grandchildren Trisha (Eric)...

Jul 7, 2017

Graveside services for Randy Jon Joles, 58, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday July 13th at the Williams Cemetery in Leroy Twp. Mr. Joles died Friday, July 7, 2017, at his residence. Born April 5, 1959, in San Bernardino, California, he was the son of Eleanor May and Carl Martin Joles. Randy had many friends. He had a deep...

Jul 5, 2017

Mass of Christian Burial for Helen Julia (Polczyk) Staley, 93, of Fairport Harbor, will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday, July 12th at St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Parish, 316 Fifth Street, Fairport Harbor, OH.

Helen was born December 24, 1923 in Detroit, Michigan to John Joseph and Julia (Mahacz) Polczyk, and passed away July 5, 2017...

Jul 2, 2017

Regina Rickrode, age 68, of Perry, passed away July 2, 2017 at Hospice House of the Western Reserve in Cleveland.  She was born to Elba and Mary Ellen (Duncan) Spence, October 23, 1948 in Stiltner, West Virginia.

She was a graduate of North High School, Class of 1967.  Being a mother and homemaker was a part of...

Jun 28, 2017

A Mass of Christian Burial for John Joseph Murphy, age 75, a lifetime resident of Painesville, will be

9:30 AM Friday July 7th at St Mary Church 242 N. State Street, Painesville.  (Please meet at church)

Burial will be at Perry Cemetery.

The family will receive friends 4:00-7:00 PM, Thursday, July 6th at...