All Obituaries

William (Bill) James Calhoun, Sr, age 75, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, December 29, 2022 at Avanti Senior Living in Covington, Louisiana.   He leaves behind a wife, 3 children, 6 grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and loads of friends who loved him dearly. Bill was born March 23, 1947, in Painesville, Ohio, oldest son of Joseph and Freda Calhoun.   In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Jo Norcini, and his daughter, Cathleen...

Phyllis Anne Cimaglio (nee Collins) was born on April 3rd, 1945, and went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 24th, 2023, after bravely battling ALS for just over a year.  Phyllis was born in Lebanon, Indiana and lived there until she went to college at Miami University in Oxford, OH.   While at Miami, she studied Elementary Education and was a member of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority.   Upon graduation, Phyllis then moved to Columbus, OH to teach 3rd grade in...

Paulette Marie (Alexander) Scappino, age 73, of Painesville, passed away May 27, 2023, at Legacy of Mentor. She was born April 21,1950 in Jamestown, PA to Steve and Rose Marie (Biglin) Alexander. She enjoyed motorcycles, doing work in the yard, and loved her 2004 Monte Carlo SS and collecting Eagles. Paulette is survived by her children; Tracy Alexander, Christine (Tim) Scappino, Jane (Tom) Lloyd, Barry (Darla) Scappino; grandchildren, Joseph (Candice) Lloyd, Richard (Kristie) Rulison,...

John S. Geiger, 58, of Leroy,Ohio, passed away on May 24th, 2023 after an accidental drowning. John was born in June, 1964 to Joyce (Mauk) Geiger & Ralph (Bill) Geiger in Painesville, Ohio. John graduated from Riverside High School. John was predeceased by his mother & father. He is survived by his grandmother Violet Rutstrom, brother Byron (Sharon) Geiger, nieces & nephews, as well as his life partner Tina West. A private service will be held at the Geiger family cemetery in...

Thomas R. Woodley, age 75, of Concord Township, passed away May 13, 2023, at University Hospitals in Cleveland. He was born Nov. 29, 1947, in Cleveland, to Richard and Helen (Wanamaker) Woodley. Thomas graduated from Mentor High School in 1966. He attended Ottawa University in Kansas and Lake Erie College in Ohio. He enjoyed fishing, beekeeping, watching the Green Bay Packers, and his cats. He also loved boats. Tom was a devoted husband, father, “Papa,” and cat dad who loved...

Sheila Beth Barker, age 42, passed away May 11, 2023, at Tri Point Medical Center in Concord Township. They say the brightest stars burn out the fastest, and she definitely shined bright!  She was known for her first born bossiness, gardening, photography and bug collection. Her love of gnarly medical procedures made her a dedicated, and popular, UH employee and medical professional.  She was born January 9, 1981, in Orlando, Florida. She is preceded in death by Richard...

Joseph D. Filchock, age 82, passed away May 7, 2023, at Governor’s Point in Mentor, Ohio.  He was born July 30, 1940, in Brownsville, PA to Joseph F. and Ann (Kramar) Filchock. Joseph served in the United States Marines.  He worked for Reliance Electric for many years and for Tradesman International in later years. He enjoyed football, especially the Pittsburg Steelers, traveling with his wife, and keeping busy puttering around the house and running errands so he could...

Antoinette Jerin, age 65, passed away May 6, 2023, at the Cleveland Clinic. She was born July 7, 1957, in Cleveland to Anthony and Mary Jo (Petrella) Tozzi. Antoinette was a restaurant manager and worked for various restaurants throughout the Cleveland area. She was a member of Nicotine Anonymous and served as the secretary. Was an active volunteer for Willoughby Eastlake Schools and was the cheerleading coach for Willoughby Youth Football. Antoinette enjoyed baking, cake decorating,...

Judith L. Haffa, age 61, passed away peacefully in her sleep the morning of May 6, 2023.  She was born in Painesville on April 8, 1962, the third of four daughters. Judy was a 1980 graduate of Riverside High School and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education from Hiram College in 1984.  She was best known for her teaching at St. Mary School in Painesville.   Judy received such purpose from the children in her life, whether it was her...

Timothy W. Jewell, age 76, passed away Thursday May 4, 2023, at Advent Hospital in Apopka, FL, surrounded by his family. Born December 24, 1946, in Painesville OH, he was the son of Floyd and Beverly Jewell, and grew up in Thompson, OH.  After high school he was a Ford mechanic and joined the army.  He was a decorated Vietnam Veteran.  Sgt. Jewell was track commander 101st Airbourne Da Nang, and was a demolition expert.  He earned 2 Purple Hearts and Army Commendation...