Obituaries
John Anthony Pomplas
Oct 25, 2022
John A. Pomplas, age 39 of Perry, passed away unexpectedly October 25, 2022, in Madison. Born April 18, 1983, in Euclid to Robert and Cheryl (nee: Morris) Pomplas, he had been a lifelong area resident. John was very artistic and loved to draw and do tattoo art. He loved animals, was funny, heartfelt and one of a kind. John is...
Alma Rose Hutchinson
Oct 13, 2022
It is with both sadness and joy, we mourn the passing of Alma “Rose” (nee: Thompson) Hutchinson, age 99 of Madison who passed away peacefully at Geneva Shores Nursing Home on October 13, 2022. She was born June 15, 1923, in Cleveland, to William and Irene (nee: Ryan) Thompson. She was raised in Cleveland, was the youngest of 11 children,...
Patricia D. Croswhite
Oct 6, 2022
A Celebration of Life service for Patricia D. Croswhite, 86, of Fairport Harbor, will be held Monday, October 24, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 508 Eagle St., Fairport Harbor. Calling hours are 1 hour before the service. A funeral procession and graveside service will immediately follow the church service at Suomi Zion Lutheran Cemetery on East Street....
Dorothy Agnes O'Brien
Sep 30, 2022
Dorothy A. O’Brien, age 85 of Fairport Harbor, OH passed away Sept. 30, 2022, at David Simpson Hospice House. She was the oldest of 8 born October 4, 1936, in Bronx, NY to John and Catherine (nee: Cleary) O’Brien, she had been a resident of the area since 1987. Dorothy was a devout member of St. Anthony of Padua Church...
Joseph Isaac Cruz Avalos
Sep 28, 2022
Joseph I. Cruz Avalos passed away suddenly Sept. 28, 2022 near his home in Painesville. Born April 23, 2012 in Concord Twp. to Luiz Cruz and Gabriela Avalos, he had been a lifelong area resident. Jojo was an active young man who loved playing with his friends, playing soccer and watching Cristiano Ronaldo, whom he idolized. He is survived by...
Charlene (Nee: Pennell) Croson
Sep 28, 2022
Charlene (nee: Pennell) Croson, age 56 of Mentor, passed away Sept. 28, 2022, at UH Ahuja Medical Center. Born Nov. 26, 1965, in Chardon Twp. to William and Margaret (nee: Matasic) Pennell, she had been a lifelong area resident. She graduated from Chardon High School Class of 1984. Charlene Pennell married Gary Croson on Sept. 6, 1997. She worked as...
Virginia Ann Van Pelt
Sep 22, 2022
Virginia Ann Van Pelt, age 96, of Apple Valley, MN passed away on September 22, 2022. Preceded in death by husband Dr. Willard Van Pelt; parents Roman and Caroline Shinsky, sisters Pat Wenke, Joan Johnston and Louise Headly and her favorite cat Scooter Butt. Survived by daughters Renee (Russ) Denning and Deborah (Frank) Kinder; sisters Kathy Rolf and Eileen Klima;...
Alberta Sue Guthrie
Sep 13, 2022
Alberta Sue (nee: Hoalcraft) Guthrie, age 73 of Geneva, passed away Sept. 13, 2022, at UH Geneva Medical Center. Born Dec. 2, 1948 in West Union, WV to James E. and Arlene (nee: Reese) Hoalcraft, she had been a longtime area resident. Alberta is survived by her husband of 52 years Homer Guthrie of Geneva; daughters Wanda (George) Boch of...
James "Fred" Brown
Sep 9, 2022
After a short battle with non-hodgkins lymphoma, James “Fred” Brown, age 68 of Mentor, passed away on Sept. 9, 2022, at Seidman Cancer Center in Cleveland, OH. He was in born in Painesville on February 20, 1954, to Glenn Brown and the late Virginia Bush. Much of his youth was spent making great memories with family in McMinnville TN, and...
Susan C. Rodman
Sep 4, 2022
Susan C. (nee: Cushing) Rodman, age 81 of Cleveland Heights passed away September 4, 2022 at her daughter's home. Born July 21, 1941 in Chicago, IL, she had been a longtime area resident. A full obituary with service information is pending.
Ray William Adams
Sep 3, 2022
Ray William Adams age 77, of Geneva, passed away on September 3, 2022. Beloved husband of 54 1/2 years to Rose Marie (nee Milkovich). Devoted father of Michael Ray Adams of Geneva. Cherished grandfather of Adrien Michael Adams of Mount Vernon, Illinois. Great-grandfather of Adalynn. Dear brother of the late Sharon Pease, Margaret, Laura Potter, Stella, Phyllis, Westley Ray, Larry,...
Joan E. Spangenberg
Aug 27, 2022
Joan E. (nee: Harrington) Spangenberg, age 87 of Chardon, passed away Aug. 27, 2022, surrounded by family at Ohman Family Living Blossom Hill. Born Sept. 18, 1934, in Cleveland to John E. and Alma E. (nee: Morrow) Harrington, she had been a longtime Chardon resident. Joan married Dale J. Spangenberg on Nov. 14, 1953. She had worked for a long...
Walter "Tom" Fenk
Aug 25, 2022
Walter “Tom” Frenk, age 67 of Mentor passed away Aug. 25, 2022, at Lake West Medical Center. Born May 19, 1955, in Lakewood, OH to John and Nancy (nee: Parcell) Frenk, he had been a longtime area resident. Tom married Heather Simmonds on Feb. 3, 1995, in Mentor. He enjoyed hiking in the woods, playing pool, crossword puzzles, cross country...
Danielle E. Blaha
Aug 19, 2022
Danielle E. Blaha, age 40 of Chardon, passed away suddenly August 19, 2022, at UH Geauga Hospital surrounded by family. Born Aug. 4, 1982, to Lawrence and Karen (nee: Williams) Blaha, she had been a lifelong area resident. Danielle was a graduate of Chardon High School Class of 2000 and enjoyed playing tennis and baseball while in high school. She...
Lena M. Brown
Aug 14, 2022
Lena M. (nee: Ware) Brown, age 91 of Hinckley passed away August 14, 2022, at her home surrounded by family. Born May 7, 1931, in Diana, WV to Homer and Julia (nee: Mollohan) Ware, she had been a longtime Painesville area resident before moving to Hinckley 18 years ago. Lena worked as an inspector for Fluid Regulator. Lena enjoyed shopping,...
Janet M. Noponen
Jul 1, 2022
Janet M. (nee: Anderson) Noponen, age 85 of Painesville passed away July 1, 2022 at Altercare of Mentor. Born April 28, 1937, in Webster Springs, WV to Floyd and Bessie (nee: Lough) Anderson, she had been a longtime area resident. Janet Married Robert A. Noponen on Aug. 19, 1963, in Fairport Harbor. Survivors include her children Robert B. Noponen and...
Ronald L. Balsley
Jun 6, 2022
Ronald L. Balsley, age 84 of Saybrook Twp., passed away June 6, 2022 at UH Geneva Medical Center. Born April 15, 1938 in Cleveland to John and Cecelia Balsley, he had grown up in Concord before moving to the Ashtabula area many years ago. A clock smith by trade, Ron founded the landmark Saybrook Clock Shop in 1973, operating it...
Sherri L. Liggett
May 20, 2022
Sherri L. (nee: Buchs) Liggett, age 73, of Mentor Headlands passed away May 20, 2022 at Tripoint Medical Center in Concord. Born July 31, 1948 in Painesville to Elmer and Louise (nee: Borden) Buchs, she had been a lifelong area resident. Sherri was a homemaker who loved doting on her family. Survivors include her husband of 55 years Ronald Liggett...
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