Obituaries
Vernon Stage Burr
Mar 17, 2025
Vernon Burr, born on August 17, 1936, in North Manchester, Indiana, passed away on March 17, 2025, in Madison. He was the beloved son of Kenneth and Grace Pauline (nee: Stage) Burr. Vernon dedicated his professional life to the automotive industry, working at Diamond-Reo Trucks, White Trucks and General Motors as an Automotive Designer. His contributions to the field were...
Janice Dianne Kondik
Mar 4, 2025
Janice D. (née Ticel) Kondik, age 86, of Fairport Harbor, passed away on March 4, 2025, at Tripoint Medical Center after an illness. She was born on August 23, 1938, in Painesville to Peter and Elizabeth (née Chader) Ticel and was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a member of the Hungarian Reformed Church, Red Hat Society and...
Mary Elizabeth Weaver
Feb 11, 2025
Mary E. Weaver, age 100, of Florida, passed away Feb. 11, 2025, at Sanctuary in Geneva. Born April 28, 1924, in Brownsville, PA, to James and Dorothy (nee: Katko) Rudai, she had been a lifelong resident of Michigan and Florida before moving to Madison two years ago. Survivors include her daughter Linda (H. W. Pete) Richmond of Madison; 5 grandchildren;...
David M. Hilston
Feb 6, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Matthew Hilston, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. David passed peacefully on Thursday February 6th, surrounded by his loving family. Born Sept. 17, 1937, in Painesville to Andrew and Vieno (nee: Lahti) Hilston, he had been a lifelong area resident. David was a pillar of kindness and...
Donna M. Adair
Feb 5, 2025
Donna Marie Adair, age 56, of Chardon, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on Feb. 5, 2025, at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland. She was born on June 20, 1968, in Chardon, OH to James and Palma (nee: Scicolone) Adair. What would become Donna’s life work took root in her childhood through her years at St. Mary School...
Eleanor Mae Whitehair
Feb 3, 2025
Eleanor M. (nee: Sutherland) Whitehair, age 90, of Geneva, passed away Feb. 3, 2025, at Cardinal Woods in Madison. Born Jan. 26, 1935, in Cleveland, OH to John and Marion (nee: Holle) Sutherland, she had been a longtime area resident. She is survived by her son Thomas of MN and extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents;...
Marie J. Rusnak
Jan 26, 2025
Marie J. Rusnak, age 91, of Painesville Twp. passed away on Jan. 26, 2025, at her daughter’s home in York, SC. Born July 31, 1933, in Mentor to Martin and Katherine (nee: Schuster) Schuster; she had been a longtime area resident. Survivors include her children Diane M. (Steve) Campbell of Shinnston WV, John D. (Linda) Rusnak of Painesville, and Katherine...
John M. Whitten
Jan 23, 2025
John M. Whitten, age 79, of Painesville, passed away Jan. 23, 2025, at Hospice House in Medina. Born Dec. 30. 1945, in Peytona, WV to Leslie F. and Margaret “Maggie” Burnside, he had been a longtime area resident. Survivors include his children Lori Ann Daniels of Columbus and Robert of Concord; grandchildren Ryan, John and Brittany Daniels; siblings Leslie (Sue)...
Kathryn E. Knauf
Jan 17, 2025
Kathryn Eileen Knauf (neé Frew) born May 5th, 1943, to Merle and Mary (Jones) Frew, passed away peacefully January 17th, 2025 at Hillcrest Hospital. She fought courageously in a battle with illness that progressed rapidly. She was surrounded by love and care from family and friends in her final days. Kathryn had a beautiful childhood on Paw Paw Lake in...
Ronald Dana Liggett
Jan 15, 2025
Ronald D. Liggett, age 78, of Painesville, passed away January 15, 2025 at Burton Healthcare. Born March 28, 1946, to Carmel and Lucy (nee: Perry) Liggett, he had been a lifelong area resident. He is survived by his children Lisa Liggett and Christ Liggett, both of Painesville; grandchildren John, Tyler & Cole Liggett, Zachary, Dustin, Cody & Logan Anderson; great-grandchildren...
Barbara Kleve
Dec 31, 2024
Barbara Kleve, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on December 31, 2024, at the age of 79. Her vibrant spirit and unwavering kindness will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Always up for an adventure, Barb embraced life with laughter and joy, finding beauty in music, dancing with her husband, and being outdoors. She especially treasured...
Christina R Bedenk
Dec 30, 2024
Christina R. (nee: Incorvaia) Bedenk, age 97 of Painesville, passed away Dec. 30, 2024, at Concord Ridge Nursing Home. Born Sept. 14, 1927, in Cleveland to Gaetano and Maria (nee: Costentino) Incorvaia, she had been a longtime area resident. Survivors include her children Linda Bedenk of Painesville and Frank T. Bedenk of Painesville; grandchildren Michael Bedenk of Georgia, Shelly (Pete)...
Candace A. Cone
Dec 25, 2024
Candace Alona Cone, 55, of Charlottesville, VA, previously of Chardon OH, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2024. Candace was born in Painesville, OH, the only child of Clifford and Alona Cone. After graduating from Brigham Young University with a B.A. in French, she earned an M.A. in French at the University of Virginia, where she distinguished herself as a...
Jerome Davis
Dec 21, 2024
Jerome L. Davis, age 57, of Madison, passed away Dec. 21, 2024, at his home. Born Oct. 8, 1967, in Carbondale, IL to Alton and Sandra (nee: Brown) Davis, he had been a longtime area resident. Jerome worked for Shelter Industries, enjoyed art and spending time with his roommates. Survivors include his mother Sandra of Long Island New York; siblings...
Gladys M. Major
Dec 20, 2024
Gladys M. Major (nee: Ryan), age 96, born January 6, 1928, passed away peacefully on Friday December 20,2024. Gladys was born to Ned and Loretta Ryan. She was the youngest of seven children: brothers Richard, Kenneth and Robert, sisters Jessie, Nellie and Betty all deceased. Gladys married Joseph Major on July 6, 1946, at the Hungarian Reformed Church in Fairport...
Leonard Michael Potemra
Dec 6, 2024
Leonard Michael Potemra, 89, of Madison, OH., formerly of McKeesport passed away Friday, December 6, 2024. He was born in McKeesport on July 31, 1935 to the late Michael and Elizabeth (Toth) Potemra. Len worked as a salesperson at Sears Roebuck for 8 years and as a Manager at Kadar’s (men’s and boy’s clothing store) for 41 years. He was...
Sharon L. Regal
Nov 29, 2024
Sharon L. Regal, age 65, of Mentor passed away Nov. 29, 2024, in Middleburg Heights. Born Dec. 17, 1958, in Painesville to William and Virginia (nee: Miller) Rowan, she had been a lifelong area resident. She worked as a supervisor and lead inspector at Swagelok. Survivors include her daughter Jennifer (Joseph) Ries of Brunswick; grandson Connor Beckett Ries, siblings Robert...
Mary Lou Higgins
Nov 29, 2024
Mary Lou Higgins {Davis} age 78 of Madison passed away following a long illness Nov. 29 at her home, surrounded by family. She was resolved to survive until Thanksgiving with her family present, and she made it. Born Aug. 31, 1946 In Painesville to James and Mary Jane {Booth) Davis, she was a lifelong resident of Madison. Mary Lou married...
Gerald J Krauter
Nov 22, 2024
Gerald J. Krauter, age 87, of Madison, Ohio, passed away peacefully at the Hospice Care Center in Cleveland, Ohio, on November 22, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family. He leaves behind a legacy of hard work and generosity, “peppered” with humor! Jerry was born to Pauline and Joseph Krauter on June 25, 1937, in Cleveland, Ohio. He grew...
Douglas A. Havighurst
Nov 20, 2024
Douglas A. Havighurst, age 84 of Chardon, passed away peacefully Nov. 20, 2024, at the Mapleview Country Villa of Chardon following a short illness caused by cancer. Doug was born Jan. 2, 1940, in Cleveland to James W. and Helen (nee: Beetham) Havighurst. He was a longtime area resident. Doug was a graduate of Shaker Heights High Class of 1957,...
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