John M. Whitten

John M. Whitten, age 79, of Painesville, passed away Jan. 23, 2025, at Hospice House in Medina. Born Dec. 30. 1945, in Peytona, WV to Leslie F. and Margaret “Maggie” Burnside, he had been a longtime area resident. Survivors include his children Lori Ann Daniels of Columbus and Robert of Concord; grandchildren Ryan, John and Brittany Daniels; siblings Leslie (Sue) Whitten Jr., Barb Dillon, Kathy Clark and Denise (Carl) Thompson. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Loreen (nee: McConneghy) and nephews Matt Dillon and Todd Whitten. A funeral service will be held on February 6, 2025, at 7pm at the Potti & Marc F. Burr Funeral Homes 1009 Mentor Ave., Painesville, OH. Calling hours will be from 4pm until the time of the service at the funeral home. A graveside service will be held at 10am on February 7, 2025, with everyone meeting at Crown Hill Cemetery in Twinsburg. Obituary, online condolences and memorial gifts available at www.marcfburrfuneralhome.com .