Obituaries

Betty M. Young

Betty M. Young

Jul 30, 2024

Betty M. Young (nee Sponski), 87, of Mentor, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at University Tripoint Hospital in Painesville, Ohio. Betty was born on May 14, 1937, in Kirtland, Ohio at Women’s Hospital on Kirtland Road to the late William Stanley and Effie (nee Cooper) Sponski. Prior to her marriage, in her teens, Betty and her late...

Karla R Kiikka

Karla R Kiikka

Jul 24, 2024

Karla R. Kiikka, age 75 of Painesville, passed away July 24, 2024 at Tripoint Hospital. Born February 14, 1949 in Fairport Harbor, OH to Henry and Miriam (nee: Kytomaki) Kiikka, she had been a lifelong area resident. After graduating from Fairport Harding High School and Lake Erie College, Karla earned her teaching license and was a teacher with the Painesville...

R. Isaac Cabrera

R. Isaac Cabrera

Jul 12, 2024

Rogelio Isaac Cabrera, age 17, of Madison passed away suddenly on the eve of July 12, 2024, in Willoughby. Born January 12, 2007, in Painesville to Rogelio Cabrera & Blanca E. Armas, he had been a longtime Painesville area resident before moving to Madison four years ago. Isaac was currently preparing to enter his junior year at Madison High School....

Jeffrey Scott Ferguson

Jeffrey Scott Ferguson

Jul 4, 2024

Jeffrey S. Ferguson, age 69, and Kathryn J. (nee: Singleton) Ferguson, age 65, both of Chardon passed away together on July 4, 2024, following an accident in Windsor, OH. Jeff was born Oct. 15, 1954, in Chardon to Lester & Elizabeth (nee: Bleadingheiser) Ferguson and Kathryn was born Dec. 19, 1958, in Chardon to Leonard and Geraldine (nee: Skinner) Singleton...

Kathryn Jane Ferguson

Kathryn Jane Ferguson

Jul 4, 2024

Jeffrey S. Ferguson, age 69, and Kathryn J. (nee: Singleton) Ferguson, age 65, both of Chardon passed away together on July 4, 2024, following an accident in Windsor, OH. Jeff was born Oct. 15, 1954, in Chardon to Lester & Elizabeth (nee: Bleadingheiser) Ferguson and Kathryn was born Dec. 19, 1958, in Chardon to Leonard and Geraldine (nee: Skinner) Singleton...

Donald Gene Bowman

Donald Gene Bowman

Jun 21, 2024

Donald Gene Bowman, 65, of Perry, passed away on June 21, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Don was born on February 26, 1959, in Painesville, Ohio to the late Stallard and Vernie (McElyea) Bowman. He was a lifelong resident of Lake County and graduated from Riverside High School, class of 1977. He loved live music, spending time with friends,...

R. Russell Kubyn

R. Russell Kubyn

Jun 10, 2024

R. Russell Kubyn, a respected figure in the legal community and a dedicated area Family Law Attorney for over four decades, most recently partnered as Kubyn and Ghaster in Mentor, Ohio, met a tragic end following a freak horseback riding accident. Despite taking all necessary precautions, including wearing a helmet and riding a known horse on a familiar path within...

Dorothy (Nee: Truden) Zeravica

Dorothy (Nee: Truden) Zeravica

Jun 1, 2024

Dorothy (nee: Truden) Zeravica, age 96, of Chardon was called home to God on June 1, 2024, ten days before her 97th birthday. Born June 11, 1927, in Cleveland to Frank and Mary (nee: Novak) Truden, she was a longtime resident of Richmond Heights before moving to Chardon. Dorothy spent her early years living in Cleveland and attended Jane Addams...

Charles E. Strazinsky Jr.

Charles E. Strazinsky Jr.

May 20, 2024

Charles “Chuck” E. Strazinsky Jr., age 55, of Chardon Township, passed away May 20, 2024, after a heroic battle with cancer. Born October 1, 1968, in Garfield Heights to Charles E. Strazinsky and Marlyne (nee: Fiorilli) Strazinsky, he had been a lifelong area resident. He was a carpenter by trade and worked in construction with his brother Jonathan and most...

Dennis J. Maynard

Dennis J. Maynard

May 15, 2024

Dennis J. Maynard, age 73 of Middlefield, passed away May 15, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. Born in Chardon, Ohio on June 19, 1950 to Malcom & Winona (nee: Carter) Maynard, he had been a longtime resident of the Chardon & Painesville area before moving to Middlefield two years ago. Dennis was a graduate of Chardon High School,...

Tammy Renee Wever

Tammy Renee Wever

May 10, 2024

Private family services were held.

Holly E. Bralley

Holly E. Bralley

May 8, 2024

Holly E. Bralley, age 44, of Painesville, entered into the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ May 8, 2024, surrounded by family at Hillcrest Hospital. Born Dec. 5, 1979, in Willoughby. Holly married the love of her life on Oct. 9, 2004. In her life, Holly is remembered as a loving, kind and faithful woman who loved her...

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...