Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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,...
Janet M. Noponen
Jul 1, 2022
Janet M. (nee: Anderson) Noponen, age 85 of Painesville passed away July 1, 2022 at Altercare of Mentor. Born April 28, 1937, in Webster Springs, WV to Floyd and Bessie (nee: Lough) Anderson, she had been a longtime area resident. Janet Married Robert A. Noponen on Aug. 19, 1963, in Fairport Harbor. Survivors include her children Robert B. Noponen and...
Ronald L. Balsley
Jun 6, 2022
Ronald L. Balsley, age 84 of Saybrook Twp., passed away June 6, 2022 at UH Geneva Medical Center. Born April 15, 1938 in Cleveland to John and Cecelia Balsley, he had grown up in Concord before moving to the Ashtabula area many years ago. A clock smith by trade, Ron founded the landmark Saybrook Clock Shop in 1973, operating it...
Sherri L. Liggett
May 20, 2022
Sherri L. (nee: Buchs) Liggett, age 73, of Mentor Headlands passed away May 20, 2022 at Tripoint Medical Center in Concord. Born July 31, 1948 in Painesville to Elmer and Louise (nee: Borden) Buchs, she had been a lifelong area resident. Sherri was a homemaker who loved doting on her family. Survivors include her husband of 55 years Ronald Liggett...
E. Polly Stout
May 6, 2022
Edna “Polly” (nee: Barlett) Stout, age 79 of Painesville passed away May 6, 2022, at Tripoint Medical Center. Born March 5, 1943, in Painesville to Emerson and Marvel (nee: Jones) Barlett. At 5 years old she was training her first pony and building a small barn. In 4-H she loved competing at the Lake County Fair every summer. Growing up...
Mark Allen Nelisse
May 5, 2022
Mark Allen Nelisse, age 71 of Montville went to his heavenly home Thursday, May 5, 2022. Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend will be greatly missed. Mark was born to Durwood “Buck” and Blanche (nee: McGurer) Nelisse on November 21, 1950. They proceeded him in death along with his infant brother Gary. Mark worked hard in all...
Michael Wayne Yeager
May 3, 2022
With his favorite classic rock songs playing softly, and the spring breeze off of Lake Erie slipping through the window with the sounds of the birds, Michael Wayne Yeager, age 58, peacefully took his last breath in the morning hours of the 3rd of May, 2022. He departed his earthly life for his eternal home with his devoted family and...
Laverne M. Hudson
Apr 26, 2022
Laverne M. (nee: Winters) Hudson, age 65 of Madison passed away April 26, 2022, at Tripoint Medical Center. Born August 11, 1956, in Cleveland Heights to Eugene R. and Florence (nee: Melvin) Winters, she had been a longtime resident of Broadfield Care Center in Madison. Laverne worked at the Creative Learning Workshop and enjoyed spending time with her fellow residents....
Kirsti Kaarina Kallinki
Apr 14, 2022
Kirsti Kaarina Kallinki, age 91, of Fairport Harbor, OH, passed away April 14, 2022, surrounded by family. Born May 7, 1930, in Perho, Finland to Yrjo and Tekla (nee: Heitaniemi) Karvonen, she had been a longtime resident of Fairport Harbor after immigrating to the US in 1958. Kirsti retired from Avery Dennison. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church...
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