Obituaries

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...

Tauno Joel Maki

Tauno Joel Maki

Dec 30, 2015

Tauno Joel Maki age 80, passed away November 30, 2015 at Homestead II Nursing Home in Painesville. He was born in Fairport Harbor on January 22, 1932. Tauno graduated from Fairport Harding High School in 1951. He was a Lab Technician for The Diamond Shamrock for many years and was a United States Army Veteran Serving During Korea. A special...

William Haluschak

William Haluschak

Dec 27, 2015

William "Bill" Haluschak, age 87 passed away December 27, 2015 in Madison at Broadfield Manor. He was born on February 5, 1928 in Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Haluschak is survived by his nephew Don (Judy) Bunasky of Franklin, Tennessee. William was preceded in death by his parents John and Katherine (Oshio) Haluschak Burial was on December 31, 2015 at Saint Peter...

James Joseph Forster

James Joseph Forster

Dec 16, 2015

James Joseph Forster age 93, of Chagrin Falls passed away Wednesday December 16, 2015. He was born on December 15, 1922 in Cleveland lived in Chagrin Falls and Highland Heights for many years. He worked for Ringsby United Trucking and for the City of Warrensville Heights. Mr. Forster enjoyed Gardening, cruises, traveling and mall walking. He was a Veteran of...

Jacqueline S. Jones

Jacqueline S. Jones

Dec 13, 2015

Jacqueline S. Jones age 68, of Geneva passed away Sunday December 13, 2015 At Geauga Hospital. Born July 13, 1947 in Cleveland. Jacqueline grew up in Madison and attended Madison High School just prior to graduating her family moved to Geneva where she finished High School graduating in 1965. She owned J & L Tattoo Studio in Geneva on the...

Michael T. Bartone

Michael T. Bartone

Dec 10, 2015

Michael T. Bartone, 68, of Madison, passed away on December 10, 2015 in Madison. He was born in Portsmouth, OH, December 20, 1946. Michael was a Graduate of Case Westgern Reserve University and was retired from TRW in Cleveland. He had a passion for baking and had worked for Sosas Bakery in Cleveland. Michael is survived by his cousin John...

Elaine Clemens

Elaine Clemens

Nov 30, 2015

Elaine Clemens age 82, of Painesville passed away Monday November 30, 2015 At University Hospital in Cleveland. Born on June 3, 1933 in Painesville she was the Daughter of the late Jenny E. (Braski) and Jack Myllykoski. Mrs. Clemens was a life long Resident of Lake County residing in Fairport Harbor and Painesville. Elaine was a member of the Zion...

Viola M. Pohto

Viola M. Pohto

Nov 29, 2015

Viola M. Pohto age 88, of Fairport Harbor met her Lord and Savior on November 29, 2015 She was born the daughter of the late Helvi (Somppi) and Johan A. Makitalo On May 10, 1927 in Fairport Harbor. Viola was the owner of Violas Beauty Salon in Fairport For many years. She was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church...

Linda Pohto

Linda Pohto

Nov 29, 2015

Linda Pohto age 59, of Fairport Harbor passed away on November 29, 2015. She was born the daughter of Shirley (Rose) and Robert E. Bochnak on July 9, 1956 in Painesville, Linda was employed at the North Coast Council in Valley View. She was a 1974 graduate of Fairport Harding High School, She served on numerous committees in the Lake...

Shirley Mae Misiak

Shirley Mae Misiak

Nov 22, 2015

Shirley Mae Misiak age 80, of Painesville passed away Sunday November 22, 2015 At her residence. She was born in Pitcairn, PA on November 22, 1935, the daughter of the Late Rose (Maggs) Alvin Ager. Shirley was a resident of Madison for many years. She had worked at General Motors for 20 years as a sewing machine operator. Shirley loved...

Larry E Hodge

Larry E Hodge

Nov 20, 2015

LARRY E HODGE 68 OF MADISON PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 20, 2015. LARRY WAS BORN IN NEW CASTLE, PENNSYLVANIA ON MAY 19,1947. HE WAS A VETERAN OF THE US NAVY AND LOVED TO COLLECT GUNS AND 1950S & 1960S CARS. LARRY RETIRED FROM LUBRIZOL CORP IN WICKLIFFE WHERE HE WAS A TEST TECHNICIAN AND PRIOR TO THAT HE , TOGETHER...

Barbara Brown

Barbara Brown

Nov 19, 2015

Barbara J. Brown Obituary Barbara J. Brown, 85, of Madison passed away on Nov. 19, 2015. She was born in Fairport Harbor on March 8, 1930 and was a former resident of Painesville. Barbara was employed at Fluid Regulators as Office Manager for many years. She was very artistic, enjoyed reading, crafts and being surrounded by family. She is survived...

June Laverne Hakli

June Laverne Hakli

Nov 17, 2015

June Laverne Hakli, 88, of Painesville, passed away on November 17, 2015 at Harbor Care in Fairport Harbor. She was born in Painesville on May 9, 1927. Mrs. Hakli was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church in Fairport Harbor, where she taught Sunday School and attended Bible Study. She belonged to the Finnish Heritage Museum, Fairport Lighthouse Society, Fairport...

Judith Barnes

Judith Barnes

Nov 13, 2015

Judith Herbaugh Barnes Judith Herbaugh Barnes, age 65, of Montville, passed away on Nov. 13, 2015, at Season of Life Hospice in Parma. She was born in Emaee County, Kentucky, on May 11, 1950. She is survived by her husband, David Barnes; stepchildren, Mark and Tammie Barnes; and brother, Harold Herbaugh. She was preceded in death by her stepson, Matthew...

Eugene Luoma

Eugene Luoma

Nov 13, 2015

Eugene Luoma Obituary Eugene Luoma, 87, of Fairport Harbor, a retired Home Builder, passed away on November 13, 2015. He was born in Quincy, Massachusetts on March 16, 1928 and was a resident of Fairport Harbor since 1930. He married "Dolly' Toth on August 20, 1949. He was employed by J & E Builders for 30 years, and retired from...

Arlene (Hakojarvi) Quinn

Arlene (Hakojarvi) Quinn

Oct 31, 2015

Arlene Hakojarvi Quinn was born on May 25, 1929 in Fairport Harbor, Ohio and passed into eternity on Oct. 31, 2015 at Florida Hospital in Ormond Beach, Florida She was preceded in death by her parents Victor and Selma Hakojarvi, Brothers Arland and Alvar (David) Hakojarvi, Sister Dr. Aili Hakojarvi and Niece Darlene Hakojarvi. She is survived by her nephew...

Michael James Padula

Michael James Padula

Oct 22, 2015

Michael James Padula age 62, of Willoughby entered into eternal rest on October 22, 2015 At his home. He was born the son of Dolores C. Vincent and Alfred Padula in Painesville on March 29, 1953. Mr. Padua was a former resident of Painesville and a 1971 graduate of Riverside High School. He was a Carpenter and previously worked at...

Richard Leech

Richard Leech

Oct 18, 2015

RICHARD LEECH 76 OF PAINESVILLE, OHIO PASSED AWAY ON OCT 18, 2015 AT KEMPER HOUSE IN MENTOR. HE WAS BORN ON JUNE 10, 1939 IN MANSFIELD. MR LEECH TAUGHT BUSINESS AT HARVEY HIGH SCHOOL IN PAINESVILLE FOR MANY YEARS. HE WAS A GRADUATE OF FINDLEY COLLEGE AND an ACTIVE MEMBER OF ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH IN PAINESVILLE. HE WAS ALSO ACTIVE...

Jeana D. Dunn

Jeana D. Dunn

Oct 14, 2015

Jeana D. Dunn age 26, of Madison passed away at her home on Wednesday October 14, 2015. She was born on May 3, 1989 in Youngstown, Ohio. Jeana worked as a cashier at Home Depot in Mentor. She is survived by her Fiance Michael Schmitt, Children Daniel, Jack, Liam and Frankie, Brother Kyle (Mary Kinney) Dunn, Sisters Savannah Dunn, Joyce...