Obituaries

Frances L. Bennett

Frances L. Bennett

Dec 30, 2021

Frances L. Bennett, age 95 of Madison passed away the evening of December 30, 2021 at her home. Born October 13, 1926 in Mt. Vernon, OH to Milton and Stella (nee: Flaumer) Klein, she had been a longtime resident of Cleveland Heights before moving to Madison 53 years ago. Frances was a material handler at Neff-Perkins in Perry before her...

Claire J. Sherwood

Claire J. Sherwood

Dec 29, 2021

Claire J. (nee: Borelli) Sherwood, age 87 of Fairport Harbor, OH, a homemaker, passed away on Dec. 29, 2021 at Embassy of Painesville. Born Nov. 9, 1934 in Painesville to John and Louise (nee: Tazio) Borelli, she had been a lifelong area resident. Claire was the family caregiver, sitting with anyone of her family that was sick and caring for...

Andrew "Sunny" Orosz Jr

Andrew "Sunny" Orosz Jr

Dec 28, 2021

Andrew “Uncle Sunny” Orosz, age 87 of Painesville passed away Dec. 28, 2021 at Tripoint Medical Center. Born August 17, 1934 in Painesville to Andrew and Gladys (nee: Fletcher) Orosz Sr., he had been a longtime resident of Madison before moving to Painesville recently. Sunny worked in facilities maintenance for Cleveland International Airport before his retirement. Through his participation in...

Donna J. Fink

Donna J. Fink

Dec 26, 2021

Donna J. (nee: Burrell) Fink, 59, of Concord Twp. passed away on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021 at her home. Donna was born on June 21, 1962 in Lancaster, OH and was a daughter of the late David and Elsie (nee: Scarberry) Burrell. Donna is survived by her husband of 32 years Kevin L. Fink of Concord Twp. and daughter Hannah...

Carolyn Ann (Nee: Kangas) Thornton

Carolyn Ann (Nee: Kangas) Thornton

Dec 26, 2021

Carolyn “Carol” A. (nee: Kangas) Thornton, age 79 of Chardon passed away Dec. 26, 2021 at UH Geauga Medical Center. Born Dec. 5, 1942 in Painesville to Neal and Martha (nee: Wireinus) Kangas, she had been a lifelong area resident who loved cats. Carol was well known in the area for her crafting booths at the local fairs, festivals and...

Alfred L. Rorabaugh

Alfred L. Rorabaugh

Dec 13, 2021

Alfred L. Rorabaugh, age 87 of Perry, passed away Dec. 13, 2021 at Tripoint Medical Center. Born Feb. 15, 1934 in Fayetteville, WV to Lee and Mabel (nee: Willis) Rorabaugh, he had been a longtime area resident. Alfred worked as an armature winder at the steel mills, as a maintenance man and beer delivery driver. He was know as a...

Guadalupe Ledezma

Guadalupe Ledezma

Dec 9, 2021

Guadalupe Ledezma, age 71 passed away Dec. 9, 2021 at Tripoint Medical Center in Concord. Born Oct. 22, 1950 in Mexico City, Mexico to Manuel Ramirez and Micaela Ledezma Hernandez, she had emigrated to the Painesville area in 2014. Survivors include her children Juan G. Gonzalez, Sergio Gonzalez, Eduardo Gonzalez, Lourdes Gonzalez, Lose Manuel Gonzalez, Maria Guadalupe Gonzalez and Ezequiel...

Jorge Gonzalez

Jorge Gonzalez

Dec 4, 2021

Jorge Gonzalez passed away Dec 4, 2021 after an illness. Born December 31, 1971 to Pedro and Irma Gonzalez, he had been a resident of the Painesville area. He enjoyed sports, Mexican oldies and classic rock music and martial arts. Jorge was the best cook and loved to cook for and feed his family. While taking a break from his...

Steven Lee Samynek

Steven Lee Samynek

Nov 30, 2021

Steven Lee Samynek passed away on November 30th,2021 at University Hospital in Conneaut, Ohio, surrounded by his wife and children. He was born on September 6th, 1963 in Cleveland, OH to Robert and Sandra (nee: Stewart) Samynek. Steve was a wild and free spirit that liked to go fishing and loved Harley Davidson motorcycles. He liked to spend time with...

Betty Mae Carter

Betty Mae Carter

Nov 20, 2021

Betty Mae (nee: Riedel) Carter, 98, a resident of Fairmount Care Center at Breckenridge passed away Nov. 20, 2021. Born Jan. 9, 1923, in Cleveland to William and Edith (nee: Kortz) Riedel, she had been a resident of Gates Mills and Fairport Harbor before moving to Breckenridge 16 years ago. Along with her husband Jack, Betty owned and operated Carter...

Julius Edward "Ed" Bihary

Julius Edward "Ed" Bihary

Nov 17, 2021

Julius Edward Bihary, age 95 of Chardon passed away Nov. 17, 2021 at his home. Born Aug. 11, 1926 in Fairport Harbor to John and Julia (nee: Gyure) Bihary, he had been a lifelong area resident. Ed served in the US Navy at the end of WWII. Upon returning home from the war, he married Genevieve Tomak. Ed was a...

Mary "Maureen" Sullivan

Mary "Maureen" Sullivan

Nov 15, 2021

Mary “Maureen” (nee: Flood) Sullivan, age 86, of Chardon passed away November 15, 2021, at Maplewood of Chardon. Born Aug. 15, 1935, in County Longford, Ireland, to Peter and Mary Ann (nee: Flood) Flood, she was a longtime Perry resident before moving to Maplewood in 2019. Maureen married the love of her life, a veteran of the English army, Dennis...

Beverly J. Kujala

Beverly J. Kujala

Nov 9, 2021

Beverly (nee: McTaggart) Kujala, age 81 of Madison, a homemaker, passed away Nov. 9, 2021 at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland. Born February 1, 1940 in Painesville to John McTaggart and Evelyn Flemming, she had been a longtime area resident. Survivors include her sons David of Madison and Joseph of Madison; grandchildren Joshua and Justin Kujala. She was preceded...

Thomas T. Condon

Thomas T. Condon

Oct 17, 2021

Thomas T. Condon, age 85 of Concord passed away Oct. 17, 2021 at his home. Born March 11, 1936 in Euclid, he had been a lifelong Painesville resident. Thomas was a general contractor with his company, Condon Construction. He enjoyed hunting, going to antique auctions and collecting antiques. Survivors include his children Deborah (Gary) Franz of Thompson and Michael (Nancy)...

Ronald B. Lawson

Ronald B. Lawson

Oct 12, 2021

Ronald B. Lawson, age 64 of Madison Twp. passed away at his home, surrounded by family on Oct. 12, 2021. Born April 6, 1957 in Red Ash, VA to Elliott and Madge (nee: Charles) Lawson, he had been a longtime area resident. Ron was a tree trimmer with Lawson Tree Service and Ron Lawson Tree Service. Survivors include his children...

Peter F. Korosi

Peter F. Korosi

Oct 8, 2021

Peter F. Korosi age 73, of Painesville. Passed away on October 8, 2021. Loving husband of Roseanne (nee Benjamin). Devoted father of Cheryl and David. Step-father of Vic Peroni (Gwen), and Jennifer Efker (Mark). Cherished grandfather of Felicia, Nate, Joshua, Isabella, Luke, Lily, Ellie. Great-grandfather of Aiden, Audrina, and Paisley. Brother of Nick, Timmy, and Bob. Peter was an uncle...

Carol J. Potti

Carol J. Potti

Oct 6, 2021

Carol J. (nee: Daffner) Potti, age 83, of Madison passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born July 19, 1938 in Painesville to William and Marie (nee: Youhas) Daffner, she had been a lifelong area resident. Robert Potti married Carol Daffner in June of 1957. Carol could be seen often...

Alex Horvath Jr.

Alex Horvath Jr.

Oct 2, 2021

Alex Horvath age 92 passed away on Oct. 2, 2021 with his Son Joseph by his side. Alex was born on Jan. 11, 1929 in Fairport Harbor to Alex and Elizabeth (Kovach) Horvath. Alex served in The US Army Artillery Battalion during the Korean war. Upon arriving home he owned and operated Horvath nursery. He was a longtime resident of...

Florence E. Price

Florence E. Price

Sep 30, 2021

Florence Ellwyn (nee: Alban) Price, age 95 passed away Sept. 30, 2021 at Mapleview Country Villa in Chardon. Born May 20, 1926 in Massillon, OH to James and Mabel (nee: Saunders) Alban, she had been a longtime Painesville & Chardon area resident. Florence was a member of Hope Ridge Church and volunteered at the Geauga County Senior Center for over...

Louise M. Klebe

Louise M. Klebe

Sep 15, 2021

Louise M. (nee: Salminen) Klebe, age 81 of Painesville passed away Sept. 15, 2021 at Concord Village in Concord. Born June 19, 1940 in Painesville to Niilo and Pearl (nee: Erkkila) Salminen, she had been a lifelong area resident. Louise married Theodore Klebe at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on May 6, 1960. She was a volunteer at Lake East and...