Obituaries

Estella R. Shackelford

Estella R. Shackelford

May 5, 2024

Estella R. Shackelford, age 63 of Ashtabula, formerly Painesville, passed away May 5, 2024, at Carrington Park after a long illness. Born Nov. 3, 1960, in Painesville to Dempsey and Velma (nee: Shipman) Fox, she had been a lifelong area resident. She worked as a housekeeper for various area nursing homes. Survivors include her husband John of Ashtabula; son Denver...

Josephine Marie Michelson

Josephine Marie Michelson

May 3, 2024

Josephine Whitacre Michelson, age 91, passed away May 3, 2024. Born January 31, 1933, in Zanesville, Ohio, to Price and Marie Whitacre. Josephine was a proud graduate of The Ohio State University with a degree in Education. She taught in several school districts including Madison and Geneva elementary schools for 40 years. She loved watching those children learn and grow....

Shirley L. Condon

Shirley L. Condon

Apr 28, 2024

Shirley Louise Condon, age 87, of Burton, OH passed away following a short illness on April 28, 2024, at Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights. Born May 5, 1936, in Curwensville, PA to Raymond and Mildred (nee: Carson) Clark, she was a longtime area resident. Shirley worked for Bostwick’s Store in Chardon, and Newbury Schools. Survivors include her children Robert (Chris)...

Doris Ann Adams

Doris Ann Adams

Apr 25, 2024

Doris A. Adams, age 76, of Madison passed away April 24, 2024, at UH Medical Center in Cleveland. All services were held in New Tazewell, TN.

Grace E.M. Beranek

Grace E.M. Beranek

Apr 12, 2024

Grace E. M. Beranek, age 97 of Chardon, passed away April 12, 2024, at Maplewood in Munson Twp. Born Feb. 28, 1927, in Munson Twp. to Alvie and Goldie (nee: Apperson) Reed, she had been a lifelong area resident. Grace was a graduate of Chardon High School Class of 1946 and worked in the office at Snap Out Forms and...

Ken David Heald

Ken David Heald

Apr 8, 2024

Ken D. Heald, age 40 of Cleveland, passed away April 8, 2024, during the solar eclipse, at UH Medical Center in Cleveland. Born Oct. 16, 1983, in Claridon Twp. to Dave & Diane (nee: Lowery) Heald, he had been a resident of Hambden Twp. before moving to Cleveland 15 years ago. He worked as a cook for the Cleveland Clinic...

Ronald G. Moreau

Ronald G. Moreau

Apr 5, 2024

Ronald G. Moreau, age 82 of Concord, passed away April 5, 2024, in Concord. He was born July 18, 1941, in Monessen, PA to Eugene & Margaret (nee: Brody) Moreau. Ronald was a professor emeritus at Kent State University and later Lakeland Community College, teaching calculus and mathematics. He had a passion for NASCAR, hockey, being outdoors and riding his...

John P. Greaves

John P. Greaves

Apr 4, 2024

John P. Greaves, age 77, of Chardon passed away after a long courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his family at his home. Born March 17, 1947, in Wheeling, WV to Joseph and Florence (nee: Noel) Greaves and growing up in Adena, Ohio, he had been a longtime Chardon resident. He served in the US Air Force from 1965 to...

John E. Stadtler

John E. Stadtler

Apr 2, 2024

It is with profound sadness that the family of John E. Stadtler announce his passing on April 2, 2024 in Wickliffe, Ohio. John was born August 11, 1989 in Euclid, Ohio, the son of Michael and Maria (Varr) Stadtler. John graduated from Mentor High School in 2007. His love for gaming and computer building inspired him to later earn a...

Loretta J. Wolf

Loretta J. Wolf

Mar 24, 2024

Loretta J. (Arkenburg) Wolf, age 76 of Painesville, passed away March 20, 2024, at her residence after a long illness. Born August 27, 1947, in Painesville to Eugene G. and Mary Ellen (nee: Gallagher) Wolf, she had been a lifelong area resident. Loretta was a "Mom" to everyone she met. She loved her family and friends and enjoyed every minute...

Linda L. Laird

Linda L. Laird

Feb 23, 2024

Linda L. Laird, age 79, of Chardon, previously a longtime Ashtabula resident, passed away on February 23, 2024, at Heather Hill Care Communities in Chardon. Born Oct. 29, 1944, in Los Angeles, CA to Louis & Marian (nee: Willard) Graf, she had worked for Park Haven Nursing Home for many years. Survivors include her children Jody (John) Wolf of Perry,...

Madeleine L. Popp

Madeleine L. Popp

Feb 19, 2024

Madeleine L. (Beach) Popp Madeleine Louise (Beach) Popp, age 95, of Fairport Harbor, Ohio passed away peacefully on February 19, 2024. Born December 7, 1928, in a home on Townline Road in North Perry, Ohio to Harold “Becky” and Meda Dell (Cameron) Beach. She grew up and worked on their family farm in North Madison, graduating from Madison High School...

Bonnie Bell Boss

Bonnie Bell Boss

Feb 7, 2024

Bonnie B. Boss (nee: Bushnell), age 70 of Painesville, passed away Feb. 7, 2024, at Regency Cleveland East Hospital after an illness. Born Oct. 24, 1953, in Painesville to Robert and Emma (nee: Lancy) Bushnell, she had been a longtime area resident. She worked in housekeeping for PYA Management Company. Survivors include her husband Johnie Boss of Painesville; daughters Shannon...

John Barr

John Barr

Jan 17, 2024

Services were held in Youngstown.

Patricia Grace Fisher

Patricia Grace Fisher

Jan 17, 2024

Obituary and service details are pending.

Lauren Ann Perry

Lauren Ann Perry

Dec 31, 2023

Lauren Ann Perry, age 29 of Mentor passed away on December 31, 2023. Born June 21, 1994, in Euclid Ohio to Ann F. Perry; she had been a longtime Mentor resident and recently resided in Chardon. She is survived by her mother Ann and stepfather Thomas Srpan of Mentor, siblings Nycole DeFranco of Willowick, Brian Thompson of Willowick, and Steven...

Ralph George Davis Jr

Ralph George Davis Jr

Dec 26, 2023

Ralph George Davis Jr., age 78 of Painesville, OH passed away unexpectedly Dec. 26, 2023, at Brookdale Senior Living of Wickliffe. Born Jan. 30, 1945, in Denver, CO to Ralph G. and Jeanette (nee: Locke) Davis Sr, he had been a longtime Lake County area resident. Ralph proudly served with the US Army from 1965-1968. He retired from the Perry...

Suzanne Lynn Jokela

Suzanne Lynn Jokela

Dec 23, 2023

Suzanne L. Jokela, age 73, of Euclid, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at her home in Euclid, Ohio. She was born on March 20, 1950, in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Vaino and Miriam (nee Huttunen) Jokela. She had lived in Euclid since her birth. Suzanne was a 1968 graduate of Euclid High School and a 1972 graduate...

Catherine Zitney

Catherine Zitney

Dec 22, 2023

Catherine Zitney 92, Long time resident of Perry, Ohio passed away peacefully on December 22nd, 2023, in San Diego CA. She was born in Connellsville, PA on October 19th, 1931. Beloved Mother of Yvonne (Scott) Rossmiller (Lukey) and Julie Lukey, Edward (Stephanie) Zitney Jr. and Andrew (Cindy) Zitney and cherished grandmother of Zach, Max, Andi, Ann, Iza, and Emily. Kay...

Craig Shinabery

Craig Shinabery

Dec 2, 2023

Craig Shinabery, age 35 of Madison passed away Dec. 2, 2023 at Heather Hill Community in Chardon. Born July 13, 1988 in Cleveland to Terry and Katherine (nee: Lang) Shinabery, he had been a resident of Madison since 2012. He is survived by his brother Terry Shinabery of Madison. A graveside service is being planned for the spring.