Obituaries

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,...

William C. Lowe

William C. Lowe

Jun 16, 2015

William C. Lowe, age 87, of Mentor passed away Tuesday June 16, 2015 in Cleveland At Hospice House. Mr. Lowe was born on October 13, 1927 in Bellaire, Ohio. William worked at TRW in Euclid as a Quality Inspector for many years. He was a member of the Living Waters Cathedral in Mentor, raised and showed Schnauzers, Was an avid...

Stanley Lepovich Jr

Stanley Lepovich Jr

May 30, 2015

Stanley Lepovich Jr. age 82, of Concord passed away Saturday, May 30, 2015 at his Home. He was born on February 15, 1933 in Homer City, Pa. to late Katherine and Stanley Lepovich Sr. Stanley had worked at the former White Motors in Cleveland in the Assembly Line For 24 years. He was a member of the Church of Jesus...

Ann L. Knuth

Ann L. Knuth

May 29, 2015

Ann L. Knuth age 86 of Fairport Harbor passed away Friday May 29, 2015 with her family by her side.Born April 26, 1929 in Painesville she was the daughter of Anna and Arvo Kautiainen. Ann was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Fairport Harbor, was an avid Bowler At Richs Lanes in Fairport. Her Kitchen which was always open...

Gary D. Knight

Gary D. Knight

May 25, 2015

Gary D. Knight, 64 of Madison passed away in Madison on May 25, 2015. Born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, Gary was a veteran of the US Army having served in Vietnam. He was a member of VFW 8548 in Madison and belonged to the Gray Riders Motorcycle Association. He was retired from QSI Corporation in Fairport Harbor where he...

William ''Bill" M. Mattson

William ''Bill" M. Mattson

May 18, 2015

William 'Bill" M. Mattson, 73, of Mentor, died on May 18, 2015, at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland. Bill was born on Sept. 26, 1941, in Erwin Township, MI to William and Selma (Aho) Mattson. He attended Erwin Central School and Luther L. Wright High School, graduating 'with the class of 1959. Bill was employed as an inspector in road...

Bernard W. "Bernie" Urban

Bernard W. "Bernie" Urban

Apr 21, 2015

Bernard W. "Bernie" Urban, 92, of Mentor passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2015. Born February 10, 1923 in Cleveland to Ann (Jacoby) and Joseph C. Urban. Bernie was a graduate of St Ignatius High School, after graduating, he enlisted in the Navy on February 5, 1943. Bernie was Cook Second Class on the USS Sacramento, a gunship and served in...

Robert W. Haines

Robert W. Haines

Apr 18, 2015

Robert W. Haines, age 83, of Painesville passed away Saturday April 18, 2015 in Cleveland. Born November 19, 1931 in Coral Gables, Florida. He was a resident Of Miami, Fl for many years moving to Lake County over 44 years ago. He was Employed as a field Representative for BlueCross Blue Shield In Cleveland for 28 years. Then he worked...

Kyle Johnston

Kyle Johnston

Apr 17, 2015

Kyle R. Johnston, age 29, of Madison passed away Friday April 17, 2015 He was born in Painesville on March 24, 1986 in Painesville. He was a graduate of Madison High School Class of 2004. He played on the Madison High School football team, he enjoyed playing video games and enjoyed spending time with his friends. He is survived by...

Geraldine Ungers

Geraldine Ungers

Apr 16, 2015

Geraldine L. Ungers, age 84 of Madison passed away Thursday April 16, 2015 Surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 28, 1931 in Fairport Harbor. Geraldine was a resident of Madison moving here in 1959 She was a prior resident of Mentor where she graduated from Mentor High School in 1948. She was a majorette for The Mentor...