Obituaries

Matt D Schultz Sr.

Matt D Schultz Sr.

Sep 26, 2018

Matthew D. Schultz, Sr., “Matty,” 58, of Madison, Ohio passed away September 26th, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was born January 24th, 1960, in Painesville, Ohio. Matty was a lifelong master auto mechanic, outdoorsman, and at-home culinary connoisseur. He is survived by his sons, Matthew, Jr. (Kara) and Mark (Sarah); granddaughter, Ava Mae; brothers, Richard, Jr. (Sharon) and Mitchell (Michelle);...

Raymond Cwiklinski

Raymond Cwiklinski

Sep 21, 2018

Raymond Cwiklinski, age 101, Beloved husband of Julia (Nee Gasiewski) (Deceased) Loving Father of Ronald (Valerie), Raymond (Ann) and Robert.   Grandfather of Raymond, Thaddeus, Juliana and Joseph. Brother of Helen (William) and John (Loretta) all deceased. Uncle and Great Uncle of Many. Raymond was an Army Veteran serving in the European Theater during WWII. Friends will be received at the...

Kirk Patrick Woodside

Kirk Patrick Woodside

Sep 8, 2018

Son of Ann Woodside (Mentor, OH) and Burton Hugo Woodside (Las Vegas, NV), Brother of Scott Woodside (Brenda), Aunt Aileen Lampella, Uncle Melvin Wainio (Mary Ellen), Uncle Patrick Woodside, Beloved Girlfriend Kristy Brinkley, niece, nephew, many cousins and countless friends. Preceded in death by Nephew Eric Woodside, Maternal Grandparents Tauno & Caroline Wainionpaa, Paternal Grandmother Evelyn Bowser and Uncle Albert...

Richard G. Ferrari

Richard G. Ferrari

Aug 24, 2018

Richard G. Ferrari, age 47, of Geneva passed away on August 24, 2018.    Richard was born in Painesville on September 16, 1970 to Richard Ferrari and Joyce Zedonis. He was very passionate about his Harley and loved to ride whenever he could, and he coached youth football for 5 years. Richard and Kimberly married on September 6th, 2003 in Willoughby...

Howard C Norman

Howard C Norman

Aug 21, 2018

Howard C. Norman Jr, age 79, of Madison passed away at the Hospice House in Cleveland on August 21, 2018. Howard was born in Painesville on July 19, 1939 to the Late Howard and Harriett Norman.  Mr. Norman owned and managed Eastern Engine,an automotive rebuilding company, located in Geneva Ohio. Howard is survived by his loving Wife Barbara (Hellriegel) Norman...

Arthur Fowler

Arthur Fowler

Aug 20, 2018

Arthur Fowler, age 32, of Madison passed away on August 20, 2018. He was born in Painesville on February 14, 1986 to Douglas and Angel Fowler. Arthur graduated from Mentor High School and went on to become a Caregiver in the Healthcare Industry. Survivors are his Dad Douglas Fowler, Uncle Jay Fowler; Cousins Sarah and Todd Fowler; and his half...

Robert John Kerestman "Rabbit"

Robert John Kerestman "Rabbit"

Jul 19, 2018

Robert John Kerestman “Rabbit”, age 82, of Fairport Harbor passed away on July 19, 2018 surrounded by his family. Born in Fairport Harbor on August 6, 1935 to the Late Priscilla (nee Gall) and George Kerestman. Bob graduated from Fairport Harding High School and joined the Army, where he served in Germany. He married Shirley on May 20, 1961 in...

Joan F. Zenuch

Joan F. Zenuch

Jul 17, 2018

Joan F. Zenuch, age 85, of Madison passed away on July 17, 2018 in Austinburg. Born in Struthers, Oh on April 30, 1933 to the late Stefan and Elizabeth (nee Lucas) Fabian. Joan graduated from Struthers High School and attended Youngstown State University then later moved to Madison, where she became a Secretary for NEO Hospitals.  Joan volunteered at Lake...

Irene Grech

Irene Grech

Jul 16, 2018

Irene Grech (nee Molnar) age 97, of Leroy was born May 17, 1921, to Andrew and Veronica Bezzeg Molnar on their Painesville Dairy Farm. She passed away peacefully on July 16, 2018 at Cardinal Woods in Madison, Ohio. The youngest of 7 Children, Irene attended St. Mary’s School and helped her mother with the housework and cooking. She also helped...

Dianna Miller

Dianna Miller

Jul 13, 2018

Dianna Miller, age 59, of Madison Ohio passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on July 13, 2018. Born in Painesville on December 14, 1958 to Louise and Lawrence Booth. Dianna was a high school graduate of Madison High School and worked in the Deli Department at Giant Eagle in Madison. She also worked for the Madison School...

Mary L. Vanvliet

Mary L. Vanvliet

Jul 9, 2018

Mary L. VanVliet, age 91, of Madison passed away July 9, 2018. She was born March 5, 1927 in Cleveland to Karl and Lucille (Di Masi) Weiss. Mary was married to her husband John C. VanVliet for 62 years prior to his passing in 2012. Mary was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Madison where she was a...

Annette (Burba) Janu

Annette (Burba) Janu

Jun 5, 2018

Annette (Burba) Janu, raised in Thompson and a resident of Madison Village, died peacefully surrounded by family on June 5, 2018.  She will be lovingly remembered by her children, John (Laura) Janu and Caroline (Chris) Masoner,sister Karen (Carmelo) Burba, and brothers, Alan Burba, Joey Burba and  Ron (Helen) Burba, and beloved Grandchildren Dylan, Odin and Noah. A graduate of Ledgemont ...

Crate Griffith

Crate Griffith

May 29, 2018

Crate Griffith, age 73, of Madison passed away on May 29, 2018 at Carington Park in Ashtabula, Ohio. Crate was born on March 21, 1945 in Columbus, Ohio.Crate was a former employee for Deepwood Industries. Preceded  in death by Parents Gerdie Marie Griffith and Thomas Smith. Visitation will be 1 to 2 pm on Friday June 1st, 2018 at the...

Rita Jane Freeborn

Rita Jane Freeborn

May 21, 2018

Rita Jane Freeborn, age 70 of Madison, OH passed away on May 21, 2018. She was born on October 31, 1947 in Painesville to the late Robert and Ethel (Sorvisto) Freeborn. Rita received  her Master’s in Horticulture from Penn State and went on to become a Master Gardener with Cooperative Extension and worked for the USDA collecting and documenting invasive...

Jason Lynn Kinney

Jason Lynn Kinney

May 21, 2018

Jason Lynn Kinney, age 36, of Madison, passed away on Monday May 21st, 2018 at home.  He was born on October 27, 1981 at NEO Hospital in Madison. Jason graduated from Madison High in 2000. He then went to graduate from Nashville Auto Diesel College and worked as a Diesel Mechanic at Truckmen Corporation in Geneva. He played many sport...

Elaine Gundling

Elaine Gundling

May 18, 2018

Elaine Gundling, age 87, of Concord passed away on May 18, 2018.  Elaine was born in Cleveland on June 23, 1930 to the late Edward and Florence Sanders.  Mrs. Gundling worked for many Real Estate Agencies in the Lake County area. She was a member of The Painesville YMCA and the Silver Sneakers, she loved to sew, hike, and ride...

Thomas Howard Heil

Thomas Howard Heil

May 10, 2018

Thomas Howard Heil, of Perry, passed away on May 10, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. Thomas was born on December 8, 1947 in Painesville to the late Howard and Marjorie (Brockhurst) Heil. Thomas attended Perry High School then soon joined the Army.  He was an avid bowler at North Ridge Lanes and Marvel Lanes, loved hunting and...

Pamela Christine Tanner

Pamela Christine Tanner

May 5, 2018

Pamela Christine Tanner, age 65, of Mentor-on-the-Lake passed away on Saturday May 5th, 2018 at the Cleveland Clinic. Born on November 15, 1952 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Pamela graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a Bachelor’s Degree in Bio-Science and was a Medical Technologist. Pamela was an Entrepreneur in Bio-Science and was one of the founders of Steris Corporation in...

Mary J. Black

Mary J. Black

May 2, 2018

Mary J. Black of Madison passed away on May 2, 2018 at the University Hospital in Geneva, OH, after a brief illness and entered into the loving embrace of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Mary was born in Confluence, PA on March 24, 1947 to Virginia Martin. Survivors are her loving Husband Thomas Black to whom she has been...

Todd "Bubba" M. Engle

Todd "Bubba" M. Engle

May 2, 2018

Todd “Bubba” M. Engle, age 34 of Lorain passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born May 7, 1983 in Lorain to Rodger and Karen (nee: Heyer) Engle, he had been a longtime Amherst resident. Bubba was a Physical Education teacher at Nord Middle School with Amherst Exempted Village School District. Todd...