obituaries

Oct 17, 2025

Frank J. Palecek, age 78, passed away October 17, 2025, at Burton Healthcare, Burton, OH.  He was born May 14,1947 in Cleveland, OH to Robert and Clementine (Brager) Palecek.

Frank served in the United States Army from 1966 – 1968.  He worked at the City of Painesville Light Plant for many years.  He loved his baseball, animals,...

Oct 17, 2025

James "Jim" Nicholas Popely

February 23, 1945 - October 17, 2025 (age 80)

Jim Popely, age 80, was born on February 23, 1945, in Painesville, Ohio, James graduated from Fairport Harding High School in 1963.  He married Marjorie Ann Popely in 1966.  He moved to Willowick where they raised their family, before building their forever...

Oct 16, 2025

Sally K. Westholm, age 85, passed away on October16, 2025.

She was born on August 26,1940 to Michael and Lilly (Pouttu) Kangas.

Sally was a legal secretary for many years for Joseph G Berick Esq. as well as a real estate agent, careers she took great satisfaction in. Sally enjoyed bowling, golfing, socializing and having...

Oct 15, 2025

Thomas J. Wright Jr., age 57, of Cleveland, OH, passed away on October 15, 2025. He was born on December 12, 1967, in Chicago, IL, to Thomas Wright Sr. and Marianne (Kennedy) Wright.

Tom was a devoted father, son, brother, and friend who left a lasting impression on everyone he encountered. He had a special way of...

Oct 12, 2025

EUNA VICTORIA SHAMBLIN, age 81 of Painesville, OH, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at University Hospitals Tripoint in Concord, OH with her family at her side after a brief illness.

Euna was born on June 19, 1944, in laeger, WV and was the daughter of the late George E. Umbarger and Elizabeth Juanita Umbarger....

Oct 11, 2025

James "Ed" Johnson, age 82, of Painesville, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on October 11, 2025.

Born in Wellston, Ohio, on October 8, 1943, Ed grew up in Cadiz and moved to Painesville in 1965 to begin a lifelong vocation in funeral service. He attended Ohio University and graduated from the Pittsburgh...

Oct 9, 2025

Damir Roland Pavicic, his work here on earth is finished and he went home to be with his Heavenly Father on October 9, 2025.  He was the beloved husband of Vicki Pavicic, the loving son of Josip and Biserka Pavicic, and the treasured brother of Sue Clemens.  Damir was born in Nuremberg, Germany, on August 9, 1959.  He came...

Oct 7, 2025

Daniel E. Houghkerk Sr. age 82, of Painesville, OH, passed away October 7, 2025. He was born January 5, 1943, in Painesville to Howard and Marion (Noonan) Houghkerk.

Dan worked for Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company.

Daniel enjoyed working on cars, going to car shows and going to work every day.

He is survived...

Oct 7, 2025

Phyllis A. Crosby, age 90, passed away October 7th, 2025, at her residence in Concord, OH. She was born August 29, 1935, in Painesville to Frank and Anna (Elia) Crawford.

Phyllis worked as a clerk at Sears for many years and was a homemaker for her family.

She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and...

Sep 29, 2025

Lillian Esther Taylor, age 92, passed away September 23, 2025, in Geneva, Ohio.  She was born June 25, 1933, in Buckhannon, West Virginia.

Lillian was a homemaker and loved caring for her family.  She was also a seamstress for many years.

Lillian is survived by her sons, James E. (Teri) Taylor, Andrew R. (Judy) Taylor,...

Sep 24, 2025

Raymond Loyd Young, age 69, passed away peacefully, September 24, 2025, at his residence in Madison, surrounded by his family.  He was born September 18, 1956, in Lake County to Allan Daniels and Hallie (Robinette) Daniels.

Raymond was a construction worker, carpet installer and carpenter.  He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, canoeing and gardening.  He especially loved spending time...

Sep 23, 2025

Eliisa (Kozsey) Baum, age 77, formerly of Fairport Harbor, passed away peacefully after battling a long illness, on September 23, 2025, with her family at her side.   She was born May 19, 1948, in Painesville.

Eliisa worked as Administrative Assistant for the Village of Fairport Harbor for over 27 years, retiring in 2008.

Her greatest...

Sep 23, 2025

Karin M. McNutt, age 88, passed away September 23, 2025, at her residence in Painesville.  She was born June 14, 1937, in Ashtabula to Elis Haapala and Dorothy (Beckwith) Haapala.

Karin worked for Bank One for many years. She graduated from Harbor High School in 1955.

She enjoyed going to garage sales, puzzle books, reading,...

Sep 21, 2025

Nancy Jane (Pohto) Ross

February 16, 1934 – September 21, 2025

Nancy Jane Ross, cherished sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother , and friend, passed away peacefully at home in Bryan,Tx. On September 21, 2025, at the age of 91.

Born in Fairport Harbor, Ohio, to Finnish parents Irene and Reuben Pohto, Nancy's life...

Sep 18, 2025

Grace E. Shupp, age 96, passed away September 18, 2025, at Hospice of the Western Reserve in Medina, Ohio.   She was born February 1, 1929, in Painesville to Steve J. Reho Jr. and Grace (Nagy) Reho who immigrated to the U. S. from Hungary in 1899 and 1916.

Grace attended Huntington Elementary School, Champion Junior High and...

Sep 17, 2025

William R. "Bill" Brooks, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025.  He was born September 11, 1939, in West Virginia before moving to Painesville Township in 1950.

Bill was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.  He worked as a manager in the supermarket business for over 45 years, first with Pick-N-Pay, then Finast and finally...

Sep 15, 2025

Rita M. VanNess, age 82, passed away on September 15, 2025, at Maple Ridge Senior Living in Willoughby. She was born on May 4th, 1943, in Painesville to Andrew and Mary (Cardina) Lombardy.

Rita was an active member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Mentor and volunteered for many church programs and events over...

Sep 14, 2025

John F. Ryan Jr., age 73, passed away, September 14, 2025, at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland.  He was born August 17, 1952, in East Cleveland to John F. Ryan Sr. and Alice P. (Haggerty) Ryan.

Johnny wore many hats…he was a butcher/meat cutter, cook, and a nurse, to name a few.  He was a "Friend...

Sep 13, 2025

Ruth E. Polzer, age 91, passed away September 13, 2025, at her residence in Painesville Township.

Ruth is survived by her children, Elaine Stephens, Kathleen (Joe) Pinchot, Barbara Hilston, Nancy Bullard, Robert (Tam) Polzer, Lisa (Mike) Rowan and Mary (Mike Ball) Dregne; Twenty-Three grandchildren; and Twenty-Four great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her...

Sep 11, 2025

It is with heavy hearts we announce the unexpected passing of Marc A. Falcone, age 68, on September 11, 2025, at his home in Concord Township.  He was born August 25, 1957, in Painesville to Anthony and Lourdean (Loxterman) Falcone.

Marc was a chemist and worked for Lubrizol for many years.  He received his Master's Degree from...