Obituaries

Gary W. Gunnoe

Gary W. Gunnoe

Nov 19, 2022

Gary W. Gunnoe, age 86 of Willoughby, passed away Nov. 19, 2022, at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland surrounded by his children. Born December 2, 1935, in Van, WV, he had been a longtime area resident. He was married to Sharon (Buckles) for 37 years before her passing in 2003, and together they had nine children. Gary worked as a specialized...

Thomas F. Branem

Thomas F. Branem

Nov 19, 2022

Thomas F. Branem, age 78 of Geneva, passed away Nov. 19. 2022, at his home. Born December 28, 1943, in Kirtland to Clarence and Agnes (nee: Watts) Branem, he had been a longtime area resident. Thomas served with the US Navy during the Vietnam War from 1962 – 1966. He worked as a machinist, retiring from Kinemetal in 1998. Tom...

Rebecca L. Lynch

Rebecca L. Lynch

Nov 10, 2022

Rebecca L. Lynch, age 41 of Painesville Twp. passed away unexpectedly Nov. 10, 2022, at Tripoint Medical Center. Born Nov. 8, 1981, in Painesville to Robert & Barbara (nee: Novak) Lynch, she had been a lifelong area resident. Becky was a veteran of the US Army. Survivors include her siblings Edward (Belem) Poitras of Seattle, WA, Sheila Boros of Willoughby...

Patricia Campbell

Patricia Campbell

Nov 5, 2022

Patricia 'Patty' Campbell joined her parents, Ed and Dottie Campbell in heaven on November 5, 2022. Patty was born in Madison, OH but has lived in Georgia for a number of years. She was a 1969 graduate of St. John’s High School in Ashtabula, Ohio and went on to get a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Kent State University....

John Anthony Pomplas

John Anthony Pomplas

Oct 25, 2022

John A. Pomplas, age 39 of Perry, passed away unexpectedly October 25, 2022, in Madison. Born April 18, 1983, in Euclid to Robert and Cheryl (nee: Morris) Pomplas, he had been a lifelong area resident. John was very artistic and loved to draw and do tattoo art. He loved animals, was funny, heartfelt and one of a kind. John is...

Alma Rose Hutchinson

Alma Rose Hutchinson

Oct 13, 2022

It is with both sadness and joy, we mourn the passing of Alma “Rose” (nee: Thompson) Hutchinson, age 99 of Madison who passed away peacefully at Geneva Shores Nursing Home on October 13, 2022. She was born June 15, 1923, in Cleveland, to William and Irene (nee: Ryan) Thompson. She was raised in Cleveland, was the youngest of 11 children,...

Patricia D. Croswhite

Patricia D. Croswhite

Oct 6, 2022

A Celebration of Life service for Patricia D. Croswhite, 86, of Fairport Harbor, will be held Monday, October 24, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 508 Eagle St., Fairport Harbor. Calling hours are 1 hour before the service. A funeral procession and graveside service will immediately follow the church service at Suomi Zion Lutheran Cemetery on East Street....

Dorothy Agnes O'Brien

Dorothy Agnes O'Brien

Sep 30, 2022

Dorothy A. O’Brien, age 85 of Fairport Harbor, OH passed away Sept. 30, 2022, at David Simpson Hospice House. She was the oldest of 8 born October 4, 1936, in Bronx, NY to John and Catherine (nee: Cleary) O’Brien, she had been a resident of the area since 1987. Dorothy was a devout member of St. Anthony of Padua Church...

Joseph Isaac Cruz Avalos

Joseph Isaac Cruz Avalos

Sep 28, 2022

Joseph I. Cruz Avalos passed away suddenly Sept. 28, 2022 near his home in Painesville. Born April 23, 2012 in Concord Twp. to Luiz Cruz and Gabriela Avalos, he had been a lifelong area resident. Jojo was an active young man who loved playing with his friends, playing soccer and watching Cristiano Ronaldo, whom he idolized. He is survived by...

Charlene (Nee: Pennell) Croson

Charlene (Nee: Pennell) Croson

Sep 28, 2022

Charlene (nee: Pennell) Croson, age 56 of Mentor, passed away Sept. 28, 2022, at UH Ahuja Medical Center. Born Nov. 26, 1965, in Chardon Twp. to William and Margaret (nee: Matasic) Pennell, she had been a lifelong area resident. She graduated from Chardon High School Class of 1984. Charlene Pennell married Gary Croson on Sept. 6, 1997. She worked as...

Virginia Ann Van Pelt

Virginia Ann Van Pelt

Sep 22, 2022

Virginia Ann Van Pelt, age 96, of Apple Valley, MN passed away on September 22, 2022. Preceded in death by husband Dr. Willard Van Pelt; parents Roman and Caroline Shinsky, sisters Pat Wenke, Joan Johnston and Louise Headly and her favorite cat Scooter Butt. Survived by daughters Renee (Russ) Denning and Deborah (Frank) Kinder; sisters Kathy Rolf and Eileen Klima;...

Alberta Sue Guthrie

Alberta Sue Guthrie

Sep 13, 2022

Alberta Sue (nee: Hoalcraft) Guthrie, age 73 of Geneva, passed away Sept. 13, 2022, at UH Geneva Medical Center. Born Dec. 2, 1948 in West Union, WV to James E. and Arlene (nee: Reese) Hoalcraft, she had been a longtime area resident. Alberta is survived by her husband of 52 years Homer Guthrie of Geneva; daughters Wanda (George) Boch of...

James "Fred" Brown

James "Fred" Brown

Sep 9, 2022

After a short battle with non-hodgkins lymphoma, James “Fred” Brown, age 68 of Mentor, passed away on Sept. 9, 2022, at Seidman Cancer Center in Cleveland, OH. He was in born in Painesville on February 20, 1954, to Glenn Brown and the late Virginia Bush. Much of his youth was spent making great memories with family in McMinnville TN, and...

Susan C. Rodman

Susan C. Rodman

Sep 4, 2022

Susan C. (nee: Cushing) Rodman, age 81 of Cleveland Heights passed away September 4, 2022 at her daughter's home. Born July 21, 1941 in Chicago, IL, she had been a longtime area resident. A full obituary with service information is pending.

Ray William Adams

Ray William Adams

Sep 3, 2022

Ray William Adams age 77, of Geneva, passed away on September 3, 2022. Beloved husband of 54 1/2 years to Rose Marie (nee Milkovich). Devoted father of Michael Ray Adams of Geneva. Cherished grandfather of Adrien Michael Adams of Mount Vernon, Illinois. Great-grandfather of Adalynn. Dear brother of the late Sharon Pease, Margaret, Laura Potter, Stella, Phyllis, Westley Ray, Larry,...

Joan E. Spangenberg

Joan E. Spangenberg

Aug 27, 2022

Joan E. (nee: Harrington) Spangenberg, age 87 of Chardon, passed away Aug. 27, 2022, surrounded by family at Ohman Family Living Blossom Hill. Born Sept. 18, 1934, in Cleveland to John E. and Alma E. (nee: Morrow) Harrington, she had been a longtime Chardon resident. Joan married Dale J. Spangenberg on Nov. 14, 1953. She had worked for a long...

Walter "Tom" Fenk

Walter "Tom" Fenk

Aug 25, 2022

Walter “Tom” Frenk, age 67 of Mentor passed away Aug. 25, 2022, at Lake West Medical Center. Born May 19, 1955, in Lakewood, OH to John and Nancy (nee: Parcell) Frenk, he had been a longtime area resident. Tom married Heather Simmonds on Feb. 3, 1995, in Mentor. He enjoyed hiking in the woods, playing pool, crossword puzzles, cross country...

Danielle E. Blaha

Danielle E. Blaha

Aug 19, 2022

Danielle E. Blaha, age 40 of Chardon, passed away suddenly August 19, 2022, at UH Geauga Hospital surrounded by family. Born Aug. 4, 1982, to Lawrence and Karen (nee: Williams) Blaha, she had been a lifelong area resident. Danielle was a graduate of Chardon High School Class of 2000 and enjoyed playing tennis and baseball while in high school. She...

Kevin Charles Walk

Kevin Charles Walk

Aug 15, 2022

Full obituary and service are pending.

Lena M. Brown

Lena M. Brown

Aug 14, 2022

Lena M. (nee: Ware) Brown, age 91 of Hinckley passed away August 14, 2022, at her home surrounded by family. Born May 7, 1931, in Diana, WV to Homer and Julia (nee: Mollohan) Ware, she had been a longtime Painesville area resident before moving to Hinckley 18 years ago. Lena worked as an inspector for Fluid Regulator. Lena enjoyed shopping,...