Obituaries

Eddy Jose Maria

Eddy Jose Maria

Sep 11, 2021

Eddy Jose Maria, 46, of Mentor, OH passed away on September 11th, 2021 following a work-related accident. Eddy, better known as “Coco” to his family and friends, was born in Santiago, Dominican Republic on October 21st, 1974, to Menocal and Francisca Maria. As a child, he moved to Queens, New York, a community he fully embraced and was loved in....

Heikki Jussi Perttu

Heikki Jussi Perttu

Sep 3, 2021

Heikki Jussi Perttu, age 84 of Fairport Harbor, OH passed away Sept. 3, 2021 at his home with his wife and son by his side. Born May 19, 1937 in Ylistaro, Finland to Kalervo F. and Mirjam (nee: Hirvilammi) Perttu, he immigrated in April, 1963 to live with his cousin’s family, the Potti’s in Fairport Harbor. Heikki was a talented...

Jeannine Louise Rovansek

Jeannine Louise Rovansek

Aug 31, 2021

Jeannine Louise Rovansek (nee Sadowsky), age 69 of Mentor, passed away August 31, 2021 at Tripoint Medical Center. She left this Earth surrounded by the love of her husband of 47 years and all 6 of her children, pain-free, peacefully and in her own time. We played her favorite oldies, told her why we were thankful for her, reminisced about...

Sylvia Ann Verik

Sylvia Ann Verik

Aug 26, 2021

Sylvia A. Verik, age 69 of Willowick passed away Aug. 26, 2021 at Menorah Park in Beachwood. Born Jan. 24, 1952 in Cleveland to Charles and Harriet (nee: Miller) Verik, she had been a longtime area resident. Sylvia worked as a cashier for Heinens Food Markets. Survivors include her close friends and caregivers Gina Giallombardo & Annette Restifo of Willowick;...

Grace I. Louis

Grace I. Louis

Aug 20, 2021

Grace I. Louis, age 94, a homemaker of Mentor passed away Friday, August 20, 2021. Born March 18, 1927 in Willoughby to Charles Byron and Alice (nee: Marquard) Cartwright, she had been a lifelong area resident. Grace was a member of Calvary Assembly of God in Willoughby Hills as well as Painesville Assembly of God and enjoyed Women’s Bible Studies...

Allan Harvey Bolton

Allan Harvey Bolton

Aug 19, 2021

Allan H. Bolton, age 86 of Maple Heights passed away Aug. 19 2021 at his home following a brief illness. Born June 1, 1935 in Cleveland to Harvey and Esther (nee: Schreiber) Bolton, he had been a lifelong area resident. "Big Al" was a machinist at the old Addressograph Multigraph in Cleveland after which he drove truck. In 1959, Allan...

James Edward Hough

James Edward Hough

Aug 16, 2021

Private family services for James E. Hough were held at Madison Memorial Cemetery where he was laid to rest next to his wife.

L. Alice Lette

L. Alice Lette

Aug 8, 2021

L. Alice (nee: Hanifon-Hughart) Lette, age 95, a longtime Madison area resident, passed away Aug. 8, 2021 at Kirtland Rehabilitation. She was born June 25, 1926 in Dorset, OH to William P. and Thelma N. (nee: Turner) Hanifon-Hughart. Alice was a seamstress for Dalton and enjoyed crocheting and visiting area restaurants with friends. Survivors include her brothers LeRoy and Lester...

Robert "Bobo" Jones

Robert "Bobo" Jones

Aug 8, 2021

Robert “Bobo” Jones, age 61 of Madison, passed away Aug. 8, 2021 at Stewart Lodge in Madison. Born Nov. 16, 1959 in Warren, OH to Charles and Dorothy (nee: Finnerty) Jones Sr., he had been a longtime resident of Niles before moving to Stewart Lodge in Madison. Bob was a graduate of the Fairhaven School and worked at the Creative...

John W. Kulma

John W. Kulma

Aug 5, 2021

John Kulma, age 77 of Mentor, passed away August 5, 2021 at Enclave of Newell Creek in Mentor. Born April 25, 1944 in Albany, GA to William and Edna (nee: Ronberg) Kulma, he had been a lifelong area resident. After graduating from Harding High School in Fairport Harbor, John married Judith Manninen and joined the Navy. He earned an associate...

Michael D. Young

Michael D. Young

Jul 31, 2021

Michael D. Young, 65, of Middlefield, OH passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 31, 2021, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born on May 30, 1956, in Painesville to William “Joe” and Elaine (nee Glessner) Young and was a lifelong area resident. Mike married his soulmate and true love Cindy (nee McGurer) in East Claridon on October...

Erin Leanna Stocks

Erin Leanna Stocks

Jul 27, 2021

Erin Leanna Stocks Erin brought love and joy to all those around her. She was born 11-8-88 as a tiny premie at 26 weeks. She was a determined baby, a happy child, and a beautiful intelligent, young woman. She gave her best to those around her and made life an adventure. She loved learning, teaching, and being with people. Her...

Donald James Kuhl

Donald James Kuhl

Jul 23, 2021

Donald James Kuhl age 17. Passed away on July 23, 2021. Cherished son of Elaine (nee Ondrejka) and Donald. Beloved brother of Evan. Loving grandson of Donald and Nancy Ondrejka, and Miriam and the late Donald Kuhl. Precious nephew and cousin to many. Donald enjoyed gaming, skiing, and spending time with his family and friends. He will be missed dearly....

Alma G. Fisher

Alma G. Fisher

Jul 20, 2021

Alma G. (nee: Bryner) Fisher, age 87 of Madison passed away July 20, 2021 at UG Geauga Medical Center. Born Feb. 16, 1934 in Dunbar, PA to Plummer and Hilda (nee: Tissue) Bryner, she had been a longtime Eastlake resident before moving to Madison 33 years ago. Alma was very active in the VFW Post 8548 of Madison Ladies Auxiliary,...

Lora Mardi Stephens

Lora Mardi Stephens

Jul 17, 2021

Lora M. "Mardie" Stephens, age 56, of Ashtabula, formerly of Madison, passed away July 17, 2021 at Tripoint Medical Center. Born May 7, 1965 in Dublin, GA to Charles Stephens and N. Dianne (nee: Willis) Boros, she had been a longtime area resident. She is survived by her parents and sister Lisa of Florida. A memorial service will take place...

Isaac Bruce Mayo

Isaac Bruce Mayo

Jul 17, 2021

Isaac B. Mayo, age 19 of Kirtland passed away following a traffic accident on July 17, 2021. Born June 14, 2002 in Mayfield Hts. to Gary Mayo and Emily (nee: Swan) Spring, he had been a lifelong area resident. Isaac worked as a plumber’s assistant for Parsons Plumbing. He was a 2020 graduate of The Lake Academy in Painesville. Isaac...

Joan E. Hipps

Joan E. Hipps

Jul 17, 2021

No services will be held.

M. Gertrude Weakland

M. Gertrude Weakland

Jul 14, 2021

M. Gertrude (nee: LeChene) Weakland, age 94 of Mentor passed away July 14, 2021 at her home. Born October 4, 1926 in Patton, PA to Louis and Mary (nee: Mortier) LeChene, she had been a longtime Chardon area resident before moving to Mentor five years ago. Gertrude worked as a trimmer and finisher at Chardon Rubber before her retirement. She...

Dwayne Allen Knuth

Dwayne Allen Knuth

Jul 3, 2021

Dwayne A. Knuth, age 67 of Mentor passed away July 3, 2021 at Lake Med. Bornn May 12, 1954 in Painesville to Jacob and Ann (nee: Kautiainen) Knuth, he had been a longtime area resident. Dwayne worked as a meat cutter at Perry IGA for many years. He was an active member of the AmVets Post 40 in Mentor. Survivors...

Mark John Fletcher

Mark John Fletcher

Jun 22, 2021

Marc John Fletcher of Cleveland, TN passed away June 22, 2021. Born June 21, 1965 in Willoughby to Robert D. Fletcher and Marlene (nee: Ventresca) Izold, he had been a lifelong area resident before moving to Cleveland, TN two months prior to his death. He was a machinist working for various companies in the area, most recently Burton Industries. He...