Obituaries

Clayton W. Roiter

Clayton W. Roiter

May 20, 2016

Clayton W Roiter, 71, of Fairport Harbor passed away on May 20, 2016 at Kindred Care in Painesville. Mr. Roiter was born in East Tawas, Michigan where he excelled in high school sports especially football and baseball. Clayton was a member of the Painesville Coin Club and the VFW in Fairport Harbor. He had served in the US Navy. He...

D. Michael Gray

D. Michael Gray

May 12, 2016

Funeral services for D. Michael Gray, age 73, were held on May 20, 2016 at the Potti Funeral Home in Painesville. Mr. Gray passed away on May 12, 2016 in Oberlin Park, Kansas. A former area resident, he was born on October 15, 1943 in Painesville. He lived in Fairport Harbor, Chicago, Kansas City, Denver and White Plains and returned...

Edgar "Leroy" Brandt

Edgar "Leroy" Brandt

May 11, 2016

Edgar "Leroy" Brandt age 87, of Madison, passed away May 11, 2016 At his place of residence. He was born on November 22, 1928 in Summer Set County, Pennsylvania. Leroy was an Instrument Mechanic at the Diamond Alkali for many years. After retiring from the Diamond he worked in the Pro Shops at Erie Shores and Powder Horn Golf Course...

James Allen Andrikanich

James Allen Andrikanich

May 10, 2016

James Allen Andrikanich, age 56 of Madison passed away Tuesday May 10, 2016 in Westlake. He was born in Erie, Pa on March 1, 1960. James was a 1978 graduate of Parma High School. He was a Retired Sargent First Class (E-7) in the United States Army serving for 18 years. After retiring from the Army he was a self-employed...

Michelle T. Talikka Skillman

Michelle T. Talikka Skillman

Apr 29, 2016

On April 29, 2016, Michelle Talikka Skillman, age 47, passed away at home with her family and friends at her side. She battled breast cancer since November, 2014, and fought a valiant effort until the end. A lifelong Painesville resident, Michelle was a beloved Intervention Specialist at Heritage Middle School in Painesville. A teacher for 22 years, she taught at...

Phyllis M. Keto

Phyllis M. Keto

Apr 29, 2016

Phyllis M. Keto age 74, of Painesville passed away on April 21, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Born January 19, 1942 in Ashtabula. Phyllis was a member of the First Baptist Church In Painesville and Temple Baptist in Titusville, Florida. She worked at quail Hollow Resort and For the City of Painesville in the Utility Department. She was known as "Freckles...

William "Bill" Yoe Sr

William "Bill" Yoe Sr

Apr 22, 2016

William "Bill" Yoe, Sr., age 94, passed away Friday, April 22, 2016 at Rae-Ann Nursing Home. He was born on August 31, 1921, in Painesville, to Lou Yoe and Rachael Martin. Bill was a 1939 Graduate of Harvey High School where he became the State marble champion and was the runner-upAt the National Championships and was known by his peers...

Philip W. Schlund

Philip W. Schlund

Apr 19, 2016

Philip Schlund, age 84, of Madison passed away April 19, 2016 at Tri-Point Medical Center. Mr. Schlund was born in Cleveland on January 4, 1932 and resided in Euclid before moving To Madison 30 years ago. He was a retired TRW employee and an active member of Immaculate Conception Church. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving...

Jennie Kusher

Jennie Kusher

Apr 9, 2016

JENNIE KUSHER AGE 80 OF MADISON FORMERLY OF JOHNSTOWN, PA PASSED AWAY ON APRIL 9 AT CARDINAL WOODS NURSING HOME IN MADISON JENNIE WAS A MEMBER OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH SHE HAD WORKED AS A SECRETARY FOR THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION. SURVIVORS ARE HER SISTERS MARY WELSH, CHRISTINE WELCH AND ANNE VOLCJACK AND NUMEROUS NIECES AND NEPHEWS. SHE WAS...

Richard Meese

Richard Meese

Mar 31, 2016

Richard M. Meese age 87, of Fairport Harbor passed away Thursday March 31, 2016 at Lake West Hospital. Born March 9, 1929 in New Philadelphia. Richard was a Salesman for the former Telegraph and worked at the Walmart in Mentor , a member of the Bible Community Church in Mentor and was a Veteran of the US Marines. Richard was...

Joan Louise Thompson

Joan Louise Thompson

Mar 30, 2016

Joan L. Thompson age 59, of Madison, passed away Wednesday March 30, 2016 at Tri-Point Medical Center. She was born February 4, 1957 in San Francisco, California Joan enjoyed the beach, swimming and camping and crocheting. She is survived by Daughters Hollie (Dean) Bolton of Manhattan Beach, California, Jessica Thompson of Akron, Sons Luke (Jessica) Palmer of Painesville, David and...

Myra Lake

Myra Lake

Mar 28, 2016

Myra Lake (nee Ellwel) age 96 of Jefferson passed away March 28, 2016 at Tri-Point Medical Center. She was a resident of Jefferson for the past 2 years She lived in Mentor for 40 years. She was born in Climax, Michigan to Blanche and Chester Ellwel. Myra was a Substitute schoolteacher for the Painesville School Systems for 30 years retiring...

Ruth Ellmers

Ruth Ellmers

Mar 27, 2016

Ruth Marsh Ellmers age 83, of Euclid passed away peacefully surrounded by Her family on Easter March 27, 2016. Born September 21, 1932 in Cleveland to Ruth (Burgert) and George C. Marsh Ruth graduated from Shore High School, attended The Ohio State University and loved her Buckeyes. She was a founding member of the Euclid Blade and Edge Club and...

Raymond A. Luhta Sr

Raymond A. Luhta Sr

Mar 23, 2016

A celebration of life service for Raymond Andrew Luhta, Sr., of Concord, will be held 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 15, 2016, at Hope Ridge United Methodist Church, 9870 Johnnycake Ridge Road, Mentor, OH 44060. Mr. Luhta, 90, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2016, with his granddaughter, Ava, holding his hand. He was born January 19, 1926 in Painesville,...

Nettie Kovacs

Nettie Kovacs

Mar 22, 2016

Nettie Kovacs, age 89, of Painesville went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday March 22, 2016. At the time of her passing Nettie was a resident at Legacy Place in Twinsburg. Nettie was born in Norfolk, Virginia on April 30, 1926 to Henry and Jeanette Brown. She was an active member of the Hungarian Reformed Church and...

Ruth Maruszny

Ruth Maruszny

Feb 26, 2016

Ruth Matuszny beloved wife of Joseph (Deceased) Mother of Shirley Sladek (Deceased) Mother in Law of Ralph Sladek, Grand Mother of Jeff, Ernie, Valerie, Angie, Stephanie, And Rick (Deceased) Funeral 12 Noon on February 26, 2016 at the Potti Funeral Home 2726 Hubbard Rd. Madison, Ohio where friends will be received from 10 am to Noon On Friday.

Willard ''Bill" P. Frissell

Willard ''Bill" P. Frissell

Feb 22, 2016

Willard "Bill" P. Frissell (89) of Mentor, Ohio (Bokeelia, Fl.) passed away February 22, 2016 peacefully with his wife Eleanora at his side. Born August 1926 to Willard E. and Evelyn Frissell, of Euclid, Ohio, joining his 2 older sisters. After graduating from Shore High School in 1944, Bill joined the Army 1944-1946. He obtained the rank of Staff Sargent...

Gayle Diane Malkamaki

Gayle Diane Malkamaki

Feb 22, 2016

Gayle Diane Malkamaki , age 77, of Concord passed away Monday, February 22, 2016 at her home. Born on February 17, 1939 in Chardon Ohio, She was the daughter of the late Howard and Olive(Rein) van Driest. Gayle and her husband Robert were the owners of Little Mountain Signs where she did the art work and gold leafing. Mrs. Malkamaki...

Sylvia E. Saari

Sylvia E. Saari

Jan 29, 2016

Sylvia E. Saari, age 90 of Fairport Harbor passed away at the Heartland of Mentor on January 29, 2016. Sylvia was born in Lempaala, Finland on February 13. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Fairport Harbor where she sang in the church choir and had belonged to the Ladies of the Kaleva. Sylvia had for many years...

Craig S.Mason

Craig S.Mason

Jan 10, 2016

Craig S Mason, age 62, of Perry, passed away Sunday, January 10th at his home after a brief illness. Born November 28, 1953 in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of the late Harry B and Stella Mason. He grew up in Mentor Headlands and was in the class of 1972 at Mentor High School. He was employed at Lincoln...