Obituaries

Bruce A. Baumgardner

Bruce A. Baumgardner

Mar 1, 2018

Bruce A. Baumgardner, age 38, of Madison passed away at University Geneva Hospital on Friday March 1, 2018. Bruce was born on February 4, 1980 in East Liverpool to Judy and William Baumgardner. Bruce attended Ashtabula Harbor High School. He had worked for Dominos in Geneva and Madison as a General Manager. His Life were his Children. Bruce is survived...

Pamela J. Simerlink

Pamela J. Simerlink

Feb 27, 2018

Pamela Simerlink, age 47, of Madison passed away at Tripoint Medical Center in Concord on  Tuesday February 27, 2018. Pamela was born in Cleveland on August 26, 1970 to Florence and James Spragg. Pamela had worked many jobs such as K-mart, Cozy Acres, and even the BMV in Chardon. She loved to volunteer for Sports at the High School, Bingo,...

Vicki Ann Thornhill

Vicki Ann Thornhill

Feb 24, 2018

Vicki Ann Thornhill, age 59, passed away on February 24, 2018 in Perry Ohio. She was born in West Virginia on May 2, 1958 to the late Virginia and Ralph Moore. Vicki graduated High School and went to Lakeland to achieve her associate’s degree. She had worked at Orbis as an assembler since 2013. Vicki loved to travel and shop...

Arianna Dawn Cope

Arianna Dawn Cope

Feb 24, 2018

Arianna Dawn Cope, age 19, passed away on February 24, 2018 in Perry Ohio. She was born in Willoughby on January 9, 1999 to the late Vicki Ann Thornhill. Arianna graduated on May 21, 2017 from Perry High School.  Arianna was a Lake Erie College student studying to become a Nurse. She worked at Orbis in Mentor. She loved to...

George Theiss

George Theiss

Feb 20, 2018

George Theiss, age 92, Of Madison passed away at his home on February 20, 2018 after a brief illness. He was born in Cleveland on February 22, 1925 to Millie and John Theiss. George was a veteran of the US Navy having served in World War II. He was on duty abroad the Battleship Missouri when Japan signed the Peace...

Michael C. Russo

Michael C. Russo

Feb 17, 2018

Michael Russo, age 63, of Mentor passed away on February 17, 2018 at the Hospice of Western Reserve surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Painesville to the late Dolores (Kangas) and Anthony Russo. Mr. Russo was Baptized and Confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Fairport Harbor. Michael had worked at Lubrizol as a factory worker and at...

Gloria Cheiky

Gloria Cheiky

Feb 17, 2018

Gloria Cheiky, age 90, of Geneva passed away on February 17, 2018 in Geneva, Ohio. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 27, 1927. She had assisted in the family business, Cheiky’s Motor Sales, and had worked at Coe Manufacturing Company. She was a member of Madison Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Gloria is survived by her daughter Beth...

Rosemary Pomplas

Rosemary Pomplas

Feb 13, 2018

Rosemary Pomplas, age 80, of Madison met her Lord and Savior on Tuesday February 13, 2018. Rosemary was born on March 24, 1937 in Cleveland, she was the daughter of the late Teresina and Luigi Cavallari. She had worked as a cashier at Pick and Pay and at Discount Drugmart. Rosemary loved to pray the Rosary every day, and was...

Mary A. Lesiacsek

Mary A. Lesiacsek

Feb 9, 2018

Mary A. Lesiacsek, age 96, of Fairport Harbor met her lord and savior Friday February 9, 2018. Mary was born on August 10, 1921 in Hemlock, Ohio to the late Esther and James Oris. Mary was the member of the Hungarian Reformed Church in Fairport Harbor. Survivors are her loving Son Joseph (Elizabeth) Lesiacsek of Painesville; Daughter Esther (Greg) Gebeau...

Margaret L. Isabella

Margaret L. Isabella

Feb 8, 2018

Our loving mother went to her heavenly home on February 8, 2018 at Tripoint Medical Center. She will be missed so much as she was loved by so many. Our mom was the glue that held the family together. Margaret L. Isabella was born on May 23, 1951 to a John and Ruby Voyles in Nassawadox, Virginia.  She moved to...

Robert Harold Stalker

Robert Harold Stalker

Feb 8, 2018

Robert Harold Stalker, age 98, of Mentor, Ohio will be laid to rest next to his loving wife. Robert was born on May 6, 1919 in Fairport Harbor, Ohio to the late Dan and Jennie Stalker. Mr. Stalker was part of the Military. He will be remebered by his loving family. Private services will be held and all arrangements are...

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...