Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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.
Louise Margaret Nagy
Nov 23, 2023
Louise M. Nagy, age 87, of Fairport Harbor, passed away Nov. 23, 2023, at Ames Hospice House after a long illness. Born Oct. 28, 1936, in Painesville to John and Margaret (nee: Veres) Nagy, she had been a lifelong area resident of Fairport Harbor. Louise was a private secretary with Maxus Energy, formerly the Diamond-Shamrock Corp., retiring after 37 years....
Elias Vorvolakos
Nov 19, 2023
The world bids farewell to a remarkable soul, Elias Vorvolakos who transitioned from this life on November 19th, 2023 at the age of 83. Born on May 22nd, 1940 in Marathea, Greece, Elias Vorvolakos faced adversity early in life surviving during the turmoil of and World War II and Greek Civil War. Courageously stepping into the role of responsibility, he...
E. Richard Bowen
Nov 19, 2023
Pastor Edwin Richard Bowen, 97, (1926-2023) of Girard (Niles), Ohio, returned to his heavenly home on November 19, 2023, following a brief illness. His devotion to his family and firm belief in God supported him throughout his life and gave him peace. Pastor Bowen went by “Richard” since childhood. He attended Zion Suomi Lutheran Church where he was immersed in...
Danielle Frances Bishop
Nov 16, 2023
Danielle F. Bishop, age 71, of Perry passed away Nov. 16, 2023, at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland. Born May 26, 1952 in Rockville Center, NY to William and Marianne (nee; Elasser) Neumar, she had been a longtime area resident. Danielle served in the US Air Force and was honorably discharged. She worked at Sanborn Plastics in Chardon. She...
Dudley Wilson Nash
Nov 8, 2023
Dudley Wilson Nash, age 62 of Lorain, OH passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 8, 2023, from a car accident in Lyman, WY. He was born Nov. 3, 1961, in Geneva, OH to Harry W. Nash and Phyllis J. (Whipple) Peters. Dudley grew up on River Rd in Madison, OH and graduated from Madison High School in 1981. He proudly served...
Kevin Jancura
Nov 7, 2023
Kevin Jancura, age 57 of Painesville passed away Nov. 7, 2023 at his home. He was born Jan. 2, 1966 to Donald & Joanne Jancura. Kevin worked as a janitor at Deepwood in Mentor. He was preceded in death by his mother. No services planned at this time.
Roberta E. Roiter
Nov 5, 2023
Roberta Ellen Roiter (nee: Johnson), age 81 of Fairport Harbor passed away Nov. 5, 2023, at her home. Born Oct. 5, 1942, in Painesville to William and Bertha (nee: Kujala) Johnson, she had been a lifelong Fairport Harbor resident. She was a member of Parents who Care, she helped cut confetti for the football games and enjoyed gardening, spending hours...
Coleen L. Welsh
Oct 30, 2023
Coleen L. (nee: McDonough) Welsh, age 74 of Chardon passed away Oct. 30, 2023. She was born Aug. 16, 1949, in Braddock, PA to Patrick and Madeleine (nee: Adams) McDonough, who preceded her in death. Coleen taught first grade at Edison Elementary for many years, before her “retirement” saw her return to the classroom as a substitute teacher at Notre...
Ruth Kerr Bell
Oct 30, 2023
Ruth (nee: Kerr) Bell, age 94, of Madison, passed away Oct. 29, 2023, at Austinburg Health and Rehabilitation. Born May 8, 1929, in Bowdertown, PA to Edgar and Helen Louise (nee: Bee) Kerr, she had been a longtime area resident. She enjoyed flowers and gardening. Her family included her spouse, John Bell; son Gary Russell Bell; siblings Dottie Micco, Pat...
Barbara A. Valis
Oct 28, 2023
Barbara A. (nee: Yeckley) Valis, age 77 of Rock Creek passed away Oct. 28, 2023, at UH Geauga. Born June 12, 1946, in Cleveland to Francis “Fred” and Ann (nee: Falco) Yeckley, she had been a longtime Cleveland Hts. resident before moving to Rock Creek 15 years ago. Barb worked as a Community Liaison for the City of Cleveland Hts....
Donna Faye Kinney
Oct 24, 2023
Donna Faye (née: Bamsch)Kinney, 69, died on Oct. 24, 2023, at Blossom Hill Care Center, surrounded by family and friends. Born on Feb. 8, 1954 in Jarrell, Tx, to Walter and Ida Bamsch, she had been an area resident since 1976. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, watching westerns and loved animals and the color purple. Coming from a large family, she...
Bradley Scott Churchia
Oct 5, 2023
Bradley Scott Churchia, age 42 of Painesville, formerly of Chardon, passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 5, 2023. Born June 8, 1981, in Euclid to Marc and Karen (nee: Carmany) Churchia, he had been a lifelong area resident. Brad loved the Cleveland Indians and the Browns. He enjoyed animals, hiking and being outdoors. His loved spending time with his family and...
Patsy M. Logan
Sep 28, 2023
Patsy M. Logan (nee: Elliott) age 76 of Fairport, passed away Sept. 28, 2023, at Tripoint Hospital. Born August 26, 1947, in Perry Twp to the late Donald M. and Nancy (nee: Smith) Elliott, she had been a lifelong area resident. Patsy was a FHS band mom from 1995-1998 and ran the 4-H Harbor Hares from 1993-2000. She loved to...
Carol Ann Ciammaichella
Sep 11, 2023
Carol A. (nee: Conner) Ciammaichella, age 81 of Madison, passed away Sept. 11, 2023 at UH Geneva Medical Center. Born December 7, 1941 in Wooster, OH, to Ralph & Ruth (nee: Hildebrand) Connor, she had been a longtime area resident. She was the loving mother to Michael of Madison, Kenneth of Mentor, Anthony (Joyce) of Madison, and Kelly (Larry) Chapman...
Dale Alan Kordes
Sep 3, 2023
Father, Grandfather and Husband, Dale A. Kordes of Perry, Ohio passed away peacefully on Sunday September 3, 2023, after reaching the age of 75 years old with his beloved wife of over 52 years, Giulia Kordes by his side. Dale was born on March 8, 1948, in Euclid, Ohio before eventually moving to neighboring Perry in the early 1990s. After...
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