Obituaries

Vida (Stollings) Mason

Vida (Stollings) Mason

Nov 3, 2018

Vida Stollings-Mason, age 77, of Madison passed away on November 3, 2018 at Tripoint Medical Center. Vida was born in Madison, West Virginia on March 18, 1941. She had worked at Parker Hanifin in Euclid as a machine operator for 12 years, retiring in 1980. Vida is survived by her husband Arthur Mason, sister Glada Scott; brother Jerry Dent; son...

Geraldine Cross

Geraldine Cross

Nov 1, 2018

Geraldine Cross, age 100, died peacefully at her home on November 1, 2018, she was preceded in death by Husband Bill, of 71 years. She lived in Madison for 75 years and worked for the New York Central Railroad as a clerk in Ashtabula and Painesville. She is survived by her Sons; William (Dianne) Cross and David Cross; Daughter Sue...

Joseph K. Varanese

Joseph K. Varanese

Nov 1, 2018

Joseph K. Varanese died on Tuesday surrounded by family at age of 84. Beloved Husband of Barbara (nee Byrne) for 64 years. Loving father of Joseph (Sandy), John (Elizabeth), James (Nataliya), Mary (Michael) Schaffer, Barbara (Mark Solomon), Theresa (Joel Birch), Patricia, Kathleen (Andrew Merlis), Ann Marie, and Jennifer; Grandfather of 19. Brother of Stephanie (Kirk) Halliday, uncle and great uncle...

Alfred Marks

Alfred Marks

Oct 28, 2018

Alfred Marks passed away peacefully at age 86, with his wife Peggy (Lawrence), by his side at Hospice House.  Al was born on September 13, 1932 in Mount Kisco, New York. Al was employed by Ricerca, Inc. in Concord. He retired in 1993 as Director of Environmental Sciences. He is survived by Peggy, Son Jeffrey, Step-Son Philip, Daughter Cathy Jo...

Jane Sampson

Jane Sampson

Oct 26, 2018

Jane Sampson, age 85, Of Madison met her eternal Lord and Savior on Friday, October 26, 2018. Born on November 23, 1932 in Hambden, Ohio. Jane’s life was a living example of grace, beauty and love for her family. She was a retired teacher for elementary schools in Madison for over 35 years. Jane was a member of MEA Teachers...

Ida May (Saunders) Feke

Ida May (Saunders) Feke

Oct 21, 2018

Ida May (Saunders) Feke, age,76 of Perry, OH passed away Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Lake West Hospital. Born Jan. 29, 1942 in Painesville to Spencer E. and Helen (nee: Manley) Saunders, she had been a longtime area resident. She enjoyed playing bingo, going to garage sales and savoring banana splits. Survivors include her daughters: Judy (Mark) Gaskins of Painesville,...

James Ezra Fry Jr

James Ezra Fry Jr

Oct 19, 2018

James E. Fry Jr, better known as "Buck" or "Uncle Buck" passed away October 19, 2018 at his home. Born June 23, 1937 in Huntington, WV to Ezra and Garnet (nee: Ellis) Fry, he had been a longtime Cleveland area resident until moving to Huntsburg three years ago to live with his daughter Reba (Robert Debevits) Dykes. While in Cleveland,...

Josephine Agnes (Nemcheck) Essman

Josephine Agnes (Nemcheck) Essman

Oct 11, 2018

Josephine Agnes (Nemcheck) Dressman, age 88, of Madison went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 11, 2018.  She was born the daughter of Anna (Terepka) and Martin Nemcheck (Both Deceased) in Cleveland on March 26, 1930. Mrs. Dressman was an active member of the Immaculate Conception Church where she served many funeral luncheons and worked in ...

Richard Trumble

Richard Trumble

Oct 5, 2018

Richard Trumble, age 82, of Madison, passed away on Friday October 5, 2018. He was born in Cleveland on October 23, 1935 to Ella Jane (Willis) and Edward T. Trumble (both deceased). Mr. Trumble was a graduate of Riverside High School and Served in the National Guard for The US Army.  He was machinist at Perfection Corp., Accutron Tool and...

Jim Sackett

Jim Sackett

Oct 4, 2018

James W. Sackett, Sr., 81, passed away 10/4/2018 after a long illness. Jim was born in Shaker Heights, OH, lived in Cape Coral, FL and Mentor, OH. Jim attended University School and graduated from Case Western Reserve University with a dual major in Physics and Chemistry. He was employed by B&O Railroad testing fuel for train engines and was a...

Kenneth Seyler

Kenneth Seyler

Oct 2, 2018

KENNETH SEYLER, age 81 OF ASHTABULA, FORMERLY OF PAINESVILLE DIED ON OCT 2, 2018 IN ASHTABULA.  HE WAS BORN ON OCT 26, 1936 TO THE LATE WALTER AND NELLIE SEYLER IN MC KEESPORT, PENNSYLVANIA.  HE HAD WORKED FOR CLEVELAND CRANE AS A MACHINE OPERATOR. SURVIVORS ARE HIS DAUGHTERS CINDY MOYER OF EASTLAKE AND ELIZABETH MAE BOUFFARD, SON TIMOTHY ALLEN SEYLER...

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...