obituaries


William S. Rogers

William S. Rogers

Jun 12, 2026



William S. Rogers, also known as Sam in his earlier days, age 91, passed away June 12, 2026, at Grand River Health and Rehab Center in Painesville, Ohio. He was born at home on Brakeman Road November 5th, 1934, in Leroy Township to Clifford and Dorthy (Nash) Rogers.

After graduating from Harvey High School in Painesville, He worked for several years...

Connie A. Sell

Connie A. Sell

Jun 11, 2026

Connie A. Sell, surrounded by her family, passed away and went to be with Lord on June 11, 2026, at Grand River Health and Rehab Center in Painesville, Ohio. She was 85 years old. Connie was born August 18th, 1940, in Altoona, PA the daughter of Marion Hileman and Miriam (Hicks) Hileman. Connie was a graduate of Altoona High School...

Julio Padro Lugo

Julio Padro Lugo

Dec 3, 2025

Julio Padro Lugo, age 77, passed away November 28, 2025, at Tri-Point Medical Center in Concord Township, Ohio.   He was born January 10, 1948, in Arecibo, Puerto Rico to Marcelino Padro and Petra Lugo.

Julio was a machinist and worked for COE Manufacturing for many years.  He was a member of the First Church Congregational in Painesville.  He especially loved taking...

George A. Pierce

George A. Pierce

Jun 16, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of George A. Pierce Sr., who passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026, at his residence in Painesville Township, Ohio, surrounded by the love of his family. He was 66 years old.

George was born in Painesville, Ohio, to Clarence J. Pierce and Cornelia Harris Pierce. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather,...

John Urbas

John Urbas

Jun 15, 2026

John Urbas, age 89, passed away June 15, 2026, in Painesville, Ohio. He was born January 13, 1937, in Cleveland to Frank Urbas and Mary (Kuhar) Urbas.

John worked at LeWayne's Flowers & Greenhouse for many years. Then he moved to Dorset where he had many animals, goats, rabbits, and more. We brought him home to the area 16 years ago...

Tommy D. Hobbs

Tommy D. Hobbs

Jun 11, 2026

Tommy D. Hobbs, age 63, passed away June 11, 2026, at U H Hospital West Medical Center in Willoughby. He was born July 10, 1962, in Clinton, North Carolina.

Tommy was a self-employed carpenter.

He enjoyed fishing, country music, barbecues, and spending time with friends and his family. He was a kind and caring man, who helped everyone, family, friends, and strangers...

Louise Hayden

Louise Hayden

Jun 6, 2026

Louise Hayden, age 93, passed away June 6, 2026, at her residence in Painesville Township. She was born June 24, 1932, in Painesville to Helen (Orosz) Sziszak and John A. Sziszak.

Louise was a research chemist and worked for Avery Dennison. She was an active member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Painesville for many years. Louise was a member and...

Donald James Klosterman

Donald James Klosterman

Jun 6, 2026

Donald James Klosterman, age 58, passed away June 6, 2026, at his residence in Perry Township. He was born April 29, 1968, in Painesville to Larry P. Klosterman and Sandra (Van Vorhes) Klosterman.

Donald was an electrician and worked for Kelloggs and Owens Corning, and most recently had his own car repair shop. He enjoyed working on cars and NASCAR racing.

He...

Margaret Ann (McMasters) Moore

Margaret Ann (McMasters) Moore

Jun 5, 2026

Margaret Ann Moore (née McMasters), age 83, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026.

Born on February 17, 1943, in Hookstown, Pennsylvania, to Clyde and Martha McMasters, Margaret lived a life centered on faith, family and simple joys.

She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. A woman of strong faith, Margaret found comfort and community through her church....

Steven Lawrence Spaller

Steven Lawrence Spaller

Jun 2, 2026

Steven Lawrence Spaller, age 71, passed away June 2, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer in Cleveland, Ohio. He was born February 1, 1955¸in Painesville, Ohio to Donald Spaller and Ruth (McIntosh) Spaller.

Most recently he was a resident of Ashtabula County, Ohio for 18 years. He spent many years throughout his life living in Cuyahoga, Geauga, and Lake Counties,...

Anthony R. Seghetti

Anthony R. Seghetti

May 31, 2026

Anthony R. Seghetti, age 73, passed away May 31, 2026, at Madison Health Care in Madison, Ohio. He was born September 13, 1952, in Cleveland to Anthony Seghetti and Elizabeth (Williams) Seghetti.

Anthony proudly served in the United States Army 1972 – 1975. He was self-employed and owned and operated his own auto body business for many years.

He enjoyed fishing, cooking,...

Dwane Ollis Wyatt

Dwane Ollis Wyatt

May 29, 2026

Dwane Ollis Wyatt, age 81, passed away May 29, 2026, at U. H. Hospital in Cleveland. He was born June 1, 1945, in Marion, North Carolina to Ernest T. Wyatt and Dixie (Wilson) Wyatt.

Dwane proudly served as a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps 1963-1967. He was an electrical engineer and worked at the Perry Nuclear Power Plant for...

Mark A. Monda

Mark A. Monda

May 27, 2026

Mark A. Monda, age 72, passed away May 27, 2026 after a brief illness. He was born December 16, 1953, in Ashtabula, Ohio. Mark worked in the plastics manufacturing industry and was VP Operations for Willis Industries and Plant Manager at PET processors and others over his 40 year career. 

Mark enjoyed caring for his pets and was a supporter of...

Harland Arthur White

Harland Arthur White

May 26, 2026

Harland Arthur White, age 92, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026, at his home in Madison, Ohio, surrounded by his family. He left this world exactly as he wished.

He was born on July 5, 1933, in New Lyme, Ohio, to Samuel Stuart White and Clara (Mills) White.

Harland spent much of his life as a hardworking truck driver, known for...

William Dale Hess

William Dale Hess

May 21, 2026

William Dale Hess, age 66, of Spring Valley, OH. Passed away May 21, 2026, at his home. He was born July 21, 1959, in Painesville, OH to Gerald and Neva (Whitehair) Hess.

“Billy” was a loving son, brother, and uncle. He enjoyed traveling with his girlfriend, Donna. He had a love for animals and they loved him right back.

He was proud...

Maria E. Guzman

Maria E. Guzman

May 20, 2026

Maria E. Guzman, age 75, passed away May 20, 2026, in Jefferson, Ohio. She was born August 2, 1950, in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico to Monserrate Guzman Santiago and Eugenia Esmurria Mendez.

I wanted to share a few details about what Maria “Geñi” enjoyed most. She always appreciated a good bargain and loved spending time at yard sales and local thrift...

Linda Montrose Horsey

Linda Montrose Horsey

May 16, 2026

Linda Montrose Horsey age, 77, of Painesville OH, was called home by the Lord on Saturday, May 16th 2026 at Lake West Medical Center in Willoughby, OH. She was born on February 22, 1949, in Saginaw MI, to John E. Horsey and Eleanor G. Sandow.

Linda had a heart for people and worked for many years at Hillcrest Hospital as a...

Thomas John Hogya

Thomas John Hogya

May 15, 2026

Thomas John Hogya, age 53, passed away May 15, 2026, at his residence in Painesville. He was born February 18, 1973, in Painesville to Deborah “Debbie” Urban and the late Thomas Joseph Hogya.

Thomas was a wonderful artist. He loved to go fishing, play horseshoes with friends and sing karaoke.

Thomas is survived by his mother, Deborah “Debbie” M. Urban (Robert Abbott),...

Marilyn I Schrag

Marilyn I Schrag

May 13, 2026

Marilyn I. Schrag, age 87, of Painesville, OH, passed away at her residence May 13, 2026.

She was born February 9, 1939, in Painesville to Ira and Ethel (Sabo) Dye.

Marilyn was a graduate of Riverside High School Class of 1957 and enjoyed football and her Cleveland Browns.

She is survived by her husband, Gerald Schrag; daughters, Victoria (Dave) Fargo and Melissa (Lee)...

Mary Louise Hawkins

Mary Louise Hawkins

May 10, 2026

Mary Louise Hawkins age 93, moved to heaven on May 10, 2026, from Painesville, Ohio. She was born on August 11, 1932, in Lake City, Tennessee to Mitchell Foust and Vera Myrtle (Leach) Johnson.

Mary Louise was an extraordinary homemaker and enjoyed playing Scrabble and working puzzles with her family and friends. Living in Mentor on the Lake for most of...