Obituaries

Curtis Michael Cieslinski

Curtis Michael Cieslinski

Oct 2, 2015

Curtis Michael Cieslinski, age 26 of Madison passed away on Friday October 2, 2015 in Madison. Born in Painesville on July 19, 1989. He grew up in Madison and was a 2008 graduate of Madison High School and worked as a Foreman for Ohio Pressure Wash Inc. in Concord. Curtis was an outdoorsman, loved nature and enjoyed spending time at...

Carl D. Sullivan

Carl D. Sullivan

Sep 27, 2015

Carl D. Sullivan age 47, of Mentor passed away Sunday September 27, 2015 at Tri-Point Medical Center in Concord. Born December 20, 1967 in Spencer, Tennessee to Eileen and Carl D. Sullivan. Carl was a Field Technician for Warner Cable and also had worked For Longo's Pizzeria in Madison. He is survived by his loving wife Alice (Wilson) whom he...

Victor Riestra-Laguna

Victor Riestra-Laguna

Sep 26, 2015

VICTOR RIESTRA-LAGUNA 41 OF MADISON PASSED AWAY ON SPETEMBER 26, 2015 AT GENEVA HOSPITAL. VICTOR WAS BORN IN MEXICO ON FEBRUARY 12, 1974 AND HAD WORKED FOR MORRIS LANDSCAPING OF MENTOR. HE WAS A MEMBER OF ST MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH IN PAINESVILLE. SURVIVORS ARE HIS WIFE ANNA RIESTRA DAUGHTERS RAQUEL AND NATALIE AND SON VICTOR JR. ALL OF MADISON. BROTHER...

Lynn J. Joiner "Babe"

Lynn J. Joiner "Babe"

Sep 15, 2015

Lynn J. Joiner " Babe" age 81, of Geneva passed away Tuesday September 15, 2015 at his home Surrounded by his loving family. Born May 26, 1934 in Painesville, he was the son of Marjorie and William Lynn Joiner. He was a self- employed farmers for many years and was in Boy Scouts For 8 years and became an Eagle...

Martha Hazen

Martha Hazen

Sep 14, 2015

Martha Hazen age 91, of Madison passed away September 14, 2015 in Concord. She was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on January 6, 1924 to Harry Burl and Grace (Preston) McNutt. She was a graduate of Andrews School for girls Martha was a homemaker. She is survived by a daughter and son and 1 grandson Devin Hazen of Middlefield. Private...

Marion Harriet Beal

Marion Harriet Beal

Sep 9, 2015

Marion Harriet Beal age 73, of Madison passed away September 9, 2015 at Tri-Point Medical Center in Concord. Born on February 26, 1942 in Pittsburgh, Pa to Marguerite (Pfalzgarff) And Nelson C. Lynch. Marion lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico for many years before moving To Madison two years ago. She was an office manager for Dollar Rent a Car in...

David E. Yokie

David E. Yokie

Aug 29, 2015

David E Yokie 88 of Madison passed away at his home on August 29, 2015. He was a former Painesville resident where he was born on March 8, 1927. David served in World War II in the US Navy and was a member of the VFW in Madison. He was a longtime member of the Laborers Union and worked in...

Dorothy G. Luhta

Dorothy G. Luhta

Aug 20, 2015

Dorothy G. Luhta, age 94 of Geneva passed away at her home on August 20, 2015. Dorothy was born in Ashtabula on March 11, 1921. She had worked at Coe Manufacturing in Painesville as an Executive Secretary. She is survived by her Husband Fabian Luhta, Daughters Judy and Linda Step Children Charles (Alice) Luhta of Newbury, Marjorie Weightes of Kansas,...

Jacob "Satch" Harrington

Jacob "Satch" Harrington

Aug 20, 2015

JACOB "SATCH" HARRINGTON 76 OF MADISON PASSED AWAY AT HIS HOME ON AUGUST 20, 2015. HE WAS BORN ON DECEMBER 7, 1938 IN HANCOCK, MICHIGAN. SATCH WORKED AS A CONSTRUCTION WORKER AND WAS PRESIDENT OF LABORERS LOCAL UNION 496 IN MADISON. HE SERVED IN THE US ARMY DURING THE KOREAN WAR. SATCH WAS A MEMBER OF ST CYPRIAN CHURCH IN...

Elaine Lillback

Elaine Lillback

Aug 19, 2015

LILLBACK, Elaine Lempi Charlotte Tikka Elaine Lempi Charlotte Tikka Lillback, went home to be with the Lord whom she loved on Wednesday evening, August 19, 2015, at Ames Family Hospice House, Westlake, Ohio. Elaine was born on March 5, 1924, in Perry, Ohio to John Tikka and Lempi Sironen Tikka and graduated in 1942 from Perry High School. While attending...

James F. Eppes

James F. Eppes

Aug 17, 2015

James F. Eppes, age 85,a long time resident of Madison, Ohio, ended his long journey and departed to be with his Maker on August 17, 2015. James was a Staff Sergeant with the National Guard, and a 30 year employee of General Motors in Euclid, OH. James retired from General Motors in 1985. Before moving to Golden Living Center of...

Lester "Les" Underwood

Lester "Les" Underwood

Aug 11, 2015

Lester "Les" Underwood, 71, of Painesville passed away Tuesday August 11, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 17, 1943 in Doddridge, West Virginia to Icie Lee (Orr) and Gloah Everett Underwood. Mr. Underwood worked at Cover Rite in Painesville as a Fiberglass fabricator and previously worked at Towmotor in Mentor for many years. He was a...

Edith M. Mace

Edith M. Mace

Aug 7, 2015

Edith M. Mace age 82 of Madison passed away at her residence on Friday August 7, 2015. She was born on January 7, 1933 in Junior, West Virginia. Edith was a Nurses Aide at Stewart Lodge and Lake County Hospital Systems for Many years. She was a member of the Painesville Baptist Church, she loved Music Playing bingo and going...

Irene Y. Tuori

Irene Y. Tuori

Jul 23, 2015

Irene Y. Tuori, age 87, a lifelong resident of Fairport Harbor, passed away on July 23, 2015, at Tri-Point Medical Center. Irene was born in Fairport Harbor on Jan. 17, 1928, and was a member of the Hungarian Reformed Church and a graduate of Harding High School in Fairport Harbor. She had been employed at the Diamond Shamrock Credit Union...

Howard Gallagher

Howard Gallagher

Jul 16, 2015

Howard Gallagher age 87 of Madison passed away on July 16, 2015 at Tripoint Medical Center. Howard was born to Leo and Elizabeth Gallagher in Conneaut on November 25, 1927.. He attended North Kingsville High School where he excelled in sports. He was a veteran of the US Navy , "Whispering Smith" as he was known loved Ford cars, sports...

Robert Myers

Robert Myers

Jul 9, 2015

Robert C. Myers age 90, of Geneva formerly of Painesville passed away at his home on July 9, 2015. Robert was born in Grafton, West Virginia on October 2, 1924and had belonged to the FOE in Chardon And the Perry Church of God. He had worked for the Diamond Shamrock as a millwright and also at Coe Manufacturing. He is...

Louella "Lou" Hilston

Louella "Lou" Hilston

Jul 8, 2015

Funeral services were held for Louella (Lou) Hilston, age 67, of Fairport Harbor On Friday July 17, 2015 at the Potti Funeral Home 538 Fifth St. Fairport Harbor, Ohio. Lou passed away in Tomball, Texas on July 8, 2015, surrounded by her family. She was born in Ashtabula on May 3, 1948. Louella was a member of the Zion Lutheran...

Kauno E. Kallio

Kauno E. Kallio

Jul 6, 2015

Kauno E. Kallio age 84, passed away July 6, 2015 at Tri-Point Medical Center. He was born on April 6, 1931 in Kalvia, Finland. Mr. Kallio was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Fairport Harbor, Finnish Heritage Museum and Nordic Ski Club and was an avid cross country skier, winning many championship competitions in Vail and Big Sky...

Thomas A. Lanese

Thomas A. Lanese

Jul 4, 2015

Thomas A. Lanese age 80, passed away July 4, 2015 at his home. Born August 30, 1934 in East Cleveland, he lived in Concord for the past 19 years and had lived In Richmond Heights. Mr. Lanese was a Dispatcher for South Euclid Concrete for 25 years, And was a Veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by...

Matt G. Prines

Matt G. Prines

Jun 20, 2015

Matt G. Prines 59, of Madison passed away at his residence an June 20, 2015. He was born on November 6, 1955 in Cleveland. Matt enjoyed fishing, baseball and all types of music. He is survived by his mother Joy De Rocco with whom he made his home; daughters, Jessica Prines and Crystal DeArmond; sons, Matt Jr. and Robert Prines,...