Obituaries

Ruby R. Shuster

Ruby R. Shuster

Feb 6, 2018

Ruby R. (Heydon) Shuster, age 81, of Painesville Township, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at Hospice of the Western Reserve in Euclid, Ohio. Ruby was born on July 8, 1936 in Garfield Heights, Ohio. She loved art & nature and always had a beautiful flower garden. She had a great sense of style that was always perfectly tailored....

Shirley A. Sheats

Shirley A. Sheats

Feb 4, 2018

Shirley A. Sheats, age 82, passed away on Sunday February 4, 2018 at Lake West Medical Center. Shirley was born on February 17, 1935 to Lyna and Clifford Sheats. Shirley had graduated from Fairport Harding High School, as well as Ohio University. She was a teacher at Valley View Elementary School where she worked for many years.  She was a...

Ruth Matilda Werronen

Ruth Matilda Werronen

Jan 25, 2018

Ruth Matilda Werronen, 92, long time resident of Fairport Harbor, OH, died peacefully January 25, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. The family wishes to thank the staff of The Lantern of Madison and Hospice of the Western Reserve for their kindness in caring for Ruth. Born June 30, 1925 in Painesville, she was a member of Zion Lutheran Church...

James Andrew Pearn

James Andrew Pearn

Jan 22, 2018

James Andrew Pearn, age 62 of Chardon, passed away January 22, 2018 at Mapleview Country Villa in Chardon. Born July 25, 1955 in Sayre, PA to Jack and Betty (nee: Belles) Pearn, he had been a longtime area resident. He worked as a machinist with both GE and Conrail. Jim was a handyman who could fix anything. He was a...

Charlotte Jean Lyons

Charlotte Jean Lyons

Jan 17, 2018

Charlotte Jean Lyons, age 84, of Perry met her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. Charlotte was born on October 1, 1933 in Perry, she was the daughter of the late Bertha and Fredrick Lyons.  She worked in retail at the former Fisher Big Wheel and Ladies and Gentleman’s in Mentor.  Charlotte loved to knit and enjoyed arts...

Genevieve M. Sanders

Genevieve M. Sanders

Jan 8, 2018

Genevieve M. Sanders, age 81, of Madison passed away on January 8, 2018 at Cardinal Woods Nursing Home in Madison, Ohio. Genevieve was born in Spangler, Pennsylvania on June 27, 1936 to Harriett and William Patterson. Mrs. Sanders was a lifelong resident of Madison and was the owner of the former Diner Restaurant where she was a chef. Genevieve loved...

Kathleen Ann Horvath

Kathleen Ann Horvath

Jan 1, 2018

Kathleen A. Horvath, age 67, of Painesville passed away on Monday January 1, 2018 at the David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland. She was born on October 25, 1950 in Cleveland to the late Jennie and Stephen Zaidinski. Mrs. Horvath had worked as a Circulation Clerk at the Morley Library in Painesville for many years, she was an avid reader...

Lori Katona

Lori Katona

Dec 22, 2017

Lori Katona, age 53, of Geneva passed away on December 22, 2017 at Carrington Park Nursing Home. Lori was born in Geneva on April 13, 1964 to Doris (Pasqualone) and Lawrence Kessler. She is survived by her Brother Kirk (Kathy) Kessler, Nephew Jeremy Kessler, and her Niece Kaleigh Kessler. She is preceded in death by her Brother Scott Kessler and...

Gertrude Phelps

Gertrude Phelps

Dec 18, 2017

Gertrude Phelps, 96, of Washington D.C. and formerly of Painesville, passed away on December 18, 2017, in Washington D.C. Gertrude had worked for Painesville City as a secretary. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Painesville. Survivors are her son, Randy, of Washington D.C.; grandson, W. Geoffrey Phelps; nephew, Alan Helsius; nieces, Bonnie Crim and Denise Brewer; and...

Carmela Bray

Carmela Bray

Dec 17, 2017

Carmela Bray, age 79, of Painesville passed away at Tripoint Medical Center in Concord on December 17, 2017.  Carmela’s parents immigrated to the US in 1938, where they lived on Orange Ave near downtown and Saint Joseph’s Church which was referred to as “Big Italy”. They shortly welcomed Carmela Bray on December 10, 1938. Carmela was a high School graduate...

Georgene V. Somnitz

Georgene V. Somnitz

Dec 13, 2017

Georgene V. Somnitz, age 83, of Madison passed away on December 13, 2017 at Cardinal Woods Nursing Home in Madison. She was born in Painesville on December 22, 1933 to Joseph and Helen Riddle. Georgene had worked in area Nursing Homes for many years. She is survived by her Brothers Thomas Riddle, Ted Burdick, Roger and Ronnie Chabotte and Cousin...

George Super

George Super

Dec 9, 2017

George Super, Age 91, of Madison passed away on December 9, 2017 at Briar Hill Health Care in Middlefield, Ohio. George was born in Willoughby on December 3, 1926 TO Frank and Frances Super. He was a member of Chapel United Methodist Church, American Legion Post 112, and the former Madison Country Club. He was an avid golfer and in...

Frank G. Busam

Frank G. Busam

Dec 3, 2017

Frank G. Busam, age 84, of Perry met his Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 3, 2017. Mr. Busam was born in Grosse Point Farms, Michigan on August 4, 1933 to Dorothea and Maurice Busam.  Mr. Busam was an active member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Painesville where he served as an elder; he was also a long time...

Alfred Denman

Alfred Denman

Nov 15, 2017

Alfred Denman, age 79,  of Venice,  Florida passed away Wednesday, November 15,  2017 at Venice Regional Bayfront Health Hospital.   He was born to the late Andrew and Anna Denman on December 6, 1937 in Nizny Hrabovec, Slovakia. Survivors include his wife of 57 years Betty Jean (Marshall) Denman,  his children Mark (Patrice), Timothy , Susan Lerner (Michael) and David (Sally)....

James Michael Turek

James Michael Turek

Nov 14, 2017

Jimmy M. Turek, age 28, of Madison, passed away on November 14, 2017. Born in Painesville on November 13, 1989. He was employed at Advanced Auto in Madison and also worked at Rought Farms. He attended Madison schools where he wrestled during middle and high school. Jimmy enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and working on cars. Survivors are his loving parents...

Primard J Pisano

Primard J Pisano

Oct 20, 2017

Primard J. Pisano “Primo”, age 84, of Madison, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Cleveland to the late Mary and James Pisano. Primard worked at National Acme as a machinist for many years.  He was a member of The Immaculate Conception Church in Madison where he served...

Marlene J. Condon

Marlene J. Condon

Oct 11, 2017

Marlene J. Condon, age 80, of Concord passed away on Wednesday October 11, 2017. She was born on November 6, 1936 in Euclid, Ohio to Jennie (Ogrnic) and Tony Babic. Mrs. Condon had worked as a Sales Clerk at Carlisle’s in Painesville for many years. Mrs. Condon graduated from Riverside High School. She was a member at St. Gabriel’s Church...

William "Pat" Higgins

William "Pat" Higgins

Oct 10, 2017

William “   PAT” Higgins 71 of Madison went peacefully to the lord with his wife at his side on October 10, 2017. Mr. Higgins was born in Cleveland on May 30, 1946. He was a member of Immaculate Conception in Madison. Pat retired in 2006 from Ricerca Corporation in Concord where he was a LAB TECHNICIAN. Survivors are his wife...

Arne Kallio

Arne Kallio

Oct 9, 2017

Arne Kallio age 90, of Fairport Harbor passed away on October 9, 2017 at Hospice House in Cleveland. Mr Kallio was born on June 6, 1927 in Soini, Finland. He had worked for the Diamond Shamrock Corporation as a painter, Rigger and also as a sheet metal Fabricator. Arne was member of Zion Lutheran Church in Fairport Harbor. Survivors are...

Ann L. Urban

Ann L. Urban

Oct 7, 2017

Ann L. Urban nee (Lukacevic) of Mentor passed away at Salida Woods assisted living on Saturday October 7, 2017.  She was born in Cleveland on November 1, 1927 and had been a resident of Mentor for many years. Ann was a homemaker.  She was a loving mother of daughter , Linda Urban of Mentor, Son Douglas (Denise) Urban; Grandmother of...