George Thomas Strain Jr.
Oct 13, 2023
George Thomas Strain Jr., age 54, of Painesville, OH., passed away peacefully at South Pointe Hospital on Oct. 13th, 2023, with his daughter by his side listening to Hank Williams Jr. George is survived by his son George (Brandi), daughter Brittany (David), father George (Cathy), brother Stephen (Amy), sister Mandy, step-father Frank, sister-in-law Peggy (Mike), brother-in-law Robert (Lea), his six...
Lauren Muller
Oct 13, 2023
MEMORIES, LAUGHTER, LOVE It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Lauren Muller on October 13, 2023. Lauren leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Lauren attended Holy Cross Elementary School (Our Lady of the Lake) in Euclid, and Regina High School in South Euclid. She received an undergraduate degree from Bowling Green State University and...
Judy (Klein) Goetz
Oct 10, 2023
Judy (Klein) Goetz, 82, of Chardon, Ohio, (formerly of Mentor, Ohio) passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023, in Westlake, Ohio, safe in the Master's arms till we meet again. She was born October 10, 1941, in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, the daughter of the late Fred and Melba (Lewis) Klein. Judy retired from Human Resources at The Lincoln Electric Company in...
John Nicholas Spratta Jr.
Oct 9, 2023
On Monday October 9th, 2023, John Nicholas Spratta, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away at the age of 61 years old. John was a graduate of Cheshire High School in 1981, where he was active on the Football team, one of his greatest past times. John would often remember back to his time on the team and spoke fondly...
Leonard Lamar "Coop D'Ville" Cooper
Oct 5, 2023
Leonard Lamar Cooper "Coop" of Painesville, Ohio, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Burton Health Care Center in Burton, Ohio. He was born August 31, 1954, in Painesville, Ohio to the late Leonard Cooper and Catherine (Alston) Davenport and graduated from Painesville Harvey High School. After high school, Coop served in the U.S. Navy and after his honorable discharge,...
Betty Lou Slover
Oct 3, 2023
Betty Lou "Butlou" (Hotchkiss) Slover, 61, of Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, surrounded by family and friends after a long battle with COPD. She was born December 5, 1961, in Painesville, Ohio, the daughter of Ted and Alice Hotchkiss and graduated from Mentor High School. On October 31, 2012, she married Eugene...
Dawn M. Vandevender
Oct 3, 2023
Dawn M. (Cowell) Vandevender, 58, of Ashtabula, Ohio, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. She was born February 25, 1965, in Ashtabula County, Ohio the daughter of Joseph Cowell and Barbara Gomolski. Dawn worked 26 years for Ashtabula County Job and Family Services and was an avid Steeler's fan. She is survived by her children, Tara Vandevender,...
Christina Marie Kiner
Sep 28, 2023
Christina Marie Kiner, 47, of Ashtabula, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 28, 2023. She was born June 14, 1976, in Geneva, Ohio, the daughter of Arnold and Debra Kiner and Linda (Swiger) Hatfield. Christina has worked for the Ashtabula Metropolitan Housing Authority since 2012. In her spare time, she loved her pets, family, and baking with "Maryjane." She...
Carolyn Lee Dunham
Sep 27, 2023
Carolyn L. Dunham (GiGi), 76, of Madison, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Madison Healthcare. She was born February 8, 1947 in Washington, D.C., to Frank and Salome Decatur. Carolyn loved watching wrestling, shopping, and crocheting. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Nancy Dunham; grandchildren, Victoria Dunham, Rick (Ashley) Dunham, Jessie (Ryan) Keener, and Mandi DeScott; great-grandchildren, Ariana...
Diana Lynn Cregar
Sep 24, 2023
Diana Lynn Cregar, 78, of Madison, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, September 24, 2023, of natural causes. She was born May 3, 1945, in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, to Carl and Donna Frey. She graduated from Indiana University and, in 1973, married Peter Cregar in Chicago, Illinois, and together they shared 50 years of love and...
Carolyn Louise Slider
Sep 24, 2023
Carolyn Louise Slider, age 75, passed away on Sunday September 24, 2023 after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her parents James Slider and Madeline Mathews Slider of Conneaut, OH. Carolyn worked for many years in Medical Records and served as Medical Staff Secretary at Warren General Hospital in Warren, Pennsylvania. She developed her career as a...
Gertrude Bailey
Sep 22, 2023
Gertrude "Trudy" Bailey (Bunch), 78, lost her battle with Alzheimer's Disease on Friday, September 22, 2023 at the Ashtabula County Nursing Home in Kingsville, Ohio, while holding her beloved granddaughter Ashley's hand. She was born May 20, 1945. The daughter of the late James and Ida (Truchan) Bailey. Ms. Bailey graduated from Leavittsburg High School, then worked for General Motors...
Elias Vance
Sep 22, 2023
Elias Vance, 86, of Geneva, Ohio passed away Friday, September 22, 2023. He was born July 12, 1937, in Accoville, West Virginia, to the late Lewis and Arlie Vance. From 1961-1963, he honorably served in the U.S. Army and during this time he married Donna Gilman-Vance in Cleveland, Ohio on September 7, 1962, and together they shared more than 60...
Delores L. Rochefort
Sep 22, 2023
Delores Lorraine Rochefort (nee Watkins), 89, of Columbus, OH, (formerly of Mentor, OH) passed into eternal life peacefully with loving family at her side on Friday, September 22, 2023. She was born June 22, 1934, in Lochgelly, WV, the daughter of the late Howard and Ruth Watkins and grew up in the hills of West Virginia, along with her 10...
Howard Van Driest
Sep 20, 2023
Howard Edwin VanDriest was born to parents Howard Sr. and Olive (Rein) VanDriest on Thursday, January 9th, 1936, in Cleveland, Ohio. He lived with his parents and younger sister Gayle on VanDriest Farms in Concord, Ohio. Howard married Barbara (nee. Stephenson) on January 28, 1961. Together, they operated and managed VanDriest Excavating Company and their family farm, welcoming three children,...
Thomas Vern Stowe
Sep 20, 2023
Thomas "Tom" V. Stowe, age 76, died Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at his home after a lengthy illness. Born in Geneva, Ohio November 25, 1946, he was the son of Douglas and Anne (Gregus) Stowe. Tom was a member of Jefferson High School Class of 1965 and Rock Creek Alumni Association. After finishing high school, he worked at TRW. He...