Obituaries

Judith M. Carrick

Judith M. Carrick

Sep 17, 2016

Judith M. Carrick age 76, of Madison passed away peacefully at her home Saturday September 17, 2016 with her family by her side. She was born in Ontario, Canada on November 12, 1939. Judy worked at the Lake County Title Bureau before retiring in 2003. Judy's fiery personality and charm captured the hearts of all that knew her. She will...

Erwin Lennell Martin Jr

Erwin Lennell Martin Jr

Aug 25, 2016

Erwin Lennell Martin Jr., age 25, of Painesville, was accepted into the Lords beloved Kingdom On August 25, 2016 in Hapersfield. He was born on May 12, 1991 in Ashtabula. Erwin was a Home Health Care Aid and a Personal Fitness Trainer at the YMCA in Painesville. He was a Cavs and Browns Fan, loved music and Pokeman. He was...

Thomas W. Clark

Thomas W. Clark

Aug 7, 2016

Thomas W. Clark, 77 of Mentor passed away on August 7, 2016. Born in Buffalo, NY on February 7, 1939. Owner of Livingston Clark Brokerage in Mentor And Chagrin Fibres of Norfolk, NY. Thomas was a Graduate of University School 1957 and Yale University 1963 Where he played football. Thomas coached his children in football and wrestling, tennis and Basketball....

Chris R. Hallsman

Chris R. Hallsman

Aug 7, 2016

Chris R. Hallsman, 52 of Madison, passed away on Aug. 7, 2016 in Cleveland. He was born July 2, 1964 in Cleveland to Harold and Jeanette Hallsman. Chris worked in retail merchandising in Northeast Ohio. He is survived by brothers, Mark (Ashley) Hallsman or Newport Beach CA., and Kurt (Melinda) Hallsman of Cleveland. He was preceded in death by his...

Jack George Louis

Jack George Louis

Jul 29, 2016

Jack G. Louis (91) was accepted into the Lord's beloved Kingdom on July 29, 2016 at the Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake. Born on October 9, 1924 in Cleveland, he was a lifelong resident of Mentor, Ohio. Mr. Louis retired from TRW where he was a boiler mechanic. He also held employment at the Lake West Hospital. Jack was...

Forrest B. Haines

Forrest B. Haines

Jul 3, 2016

Forrest B. Haines, age 92, of Geneva was accepted into the Lord's beloved Kingdom on July 3, 2016 at Brookdale -Mentor. He was born on October 15, 1923 in Montpelier, Ohio. Forrest was a former resident of Mentor where he was owner of Forrest Haines & Son Auto Body Repair. He also was employed for 10 years by and retired...

Warner G. Barthol

Warner G. Barthol

Jun 24, 2016

Werner G. Barthol, age 48, a prominent Mentor Attorney, collapsed at his home In Concord and passed away at Tri-Point Medical Center on Friday June 24, 2016. He was born in Cleveland on September 6, 1967. Mr. Barthol was a 1985 Mentor High School Graduate. He attended Lake Erie College in 1991 graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree; he...

William J. Horvath "Bill"

William J. Horvath "Bill"

Jun 22, 2016

William J. "Bill" Horvath age 87, of Painesville passed away Wednesday June 22, 2016 At the Cleveland Clinic. He was born April 29, 1929 in Fairport Harbor to Stephen and Elsie (Kripa) Horvath. Mr. Horvath was a graduate of Harvey High School and Cleveland Engineering Institute. He worked at the Diamond Shamrock for 10 Years and Feldman Mechanical Contractors as...

Evelyn L. Bowling

Evelyn L. Bowling

Jun 21, 2016

Evelyn L. Bowling, age 79, of Fairport Harbor passed away Tuesday June 21, 2016 At Brookdale in Mentor. She was born on March 22, 1937 in McMinnville, Tennessee. Evelyn was a former resident of Painesville and was a Bank Teller for Key Bank in Painesville. She was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church in Mentor and enjoyed playing Golf,...

John Richard Kovach

John Richard Kovach

Jun 7, 2016

John Richard Kovach , age 50, of Madison passed away June 7, 2016 at his Home. He was born on August 25, 1965 in Cleveland to Vasie (Paradeses) and John M. Kovach. Mr. Kovach was a Construction worker in Cleveland for Union 310 for many years. He is survived by his Mother Vasie Bradshaw of Andover, Daughter Katie Kovach of...

Clifford G. Huffman

Clifford G. Huffman

May 27, 2016

Clifford G. Huffman age 60, of Madison passed away May 27, 2016 in Concord. He was born on January 24, 1956 in Cleveland to Ruby Jane (Moore) and Ray Econce Huffman. Sr. Clifford enjoyed Hunting and fishing. Survivors are his loving wife Della (Maple) Huffman, Daughter Kate Huffman, Lilly Jones Huffman, Stepsons Tom Jones, Larry Jones, John Jones, Brothers Ray...

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...