All Obituaries

On March 13, a quiet stillness settled over all who knew and loved Daine Anthony Carlisle. He tragically and unexpectedly left us to face life without him. Daine always marched to the beat of his own drum. From the time he was a little boy, with his fiery red hair and unforgettable personality, it was clear that he was uniquely himself. He was a thoughtful and introverted soul with many talents, but his greatest passion was music. From the first time he picked up a guitar, his gift was ...

James W. Strang of Painesville, age 77, the son of James and Catherine Strang, was born on April 14, 1948, in Houston, Pennsylvania and passed away on March 5, 2026, at David Simpson Hospice house in Cleveland. He was employed by Euclid Chemical for many years.  Jim was a real woodsman, he enjoyed cutting down trees, splitting wood, stacking it and having bonfires. James made friends everywhere and he was always willing to lend a helping hand. He enjoyed camping and attending car ...

Bruce A. Kotnik, age 72, passed away March 4, 2026, at University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio.  He was born July 13, 1953, in East Cleveland to Henry John Kotnik and Virginia M. (Kolar) Kotnik. Bruce was a true patriot who loved and dutifully served his country. Served in the US Navy as a Submariner for 4 years, 2 years as Park Ranger and 25 years as a Detective for the City of Cleveland Police Department. Bruce was an avid hobbyist that enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, history, ...

Diane M. Williams, age 77, passed away March 3, 2026, at University Hospital West Medical Center in Willoughby.  She was born, March 2, 1949, in Painesville to Julius Holnapy and Marie (Deckelman) Holnapy. Diane was the payroll supervisor for Mentor Public School District for many years, retiring in 2019.    Diane was an active member of St. James Episcopal Church, where she was involved in the lunch program and served as a eucharistic minister and acolyte.  She ...

Mrs. Dorothy M. Hall, age 84, passed away March 3, 2026, at University Hospital Lake West Medical Center in Willoughby, Ohio.  She was born June 4, 1941, in Franklin County, North Carolina to William Ervin Yarborough and Bessie Genevieve Fogg. Dorothy was a homemaker and enjoyed her family. She loved spending time at the church with her children. She loved cooking, gardening and listening to her gospel music. Dorothy loved with a ...

Ann G. Kramer, age 87, passed away February 27, 2026, at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland.  She was born March 28, 1938, in Lima, Ohio to Gordon Gray and Mary Angela (Corwin) Gray, but adopted at an early age and loved by Raymond Weiser. Ann was a customer service representative for the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services for many years.  She enjoyed her family, her grandchildren and spending time with her sisters. She and her late husband, Bill, enjoyed traveling ...

Ronald Raymond Hibbard II (Ronnie), age 40, passed away on February 21, 2026, in Cleveland, OH, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on June 02, 1985, in Charleston, WV, to Ronald and Denise (Workman) Hibbard. Ronnie was employed by Cres Cor, where he was blessed with coworkers who shared his sense of humor, filling even the longest days with laughter. He enjoyed watching his kids play sports, making memories with his friends, family, and girlfriend, Amy. But most of all, Ronnie found joy ...

James L. Polewchak, age 76, passed away February 21, 2026, in Cincinnati, Ohio.  He was born January 19, 1950, in Painesville to Stephen Polewchak and Barbara (Watson) Polewchak. James proudly served in the United States Army in Vietnam. He was in the 3rd Battalion, 16th Artillery Americal Division and earned several commendation medals. James was a firefighter for the City of Mentor until back injuries forced him to retire.  He was a self-employed sign maker and many of his ...

Chong Malkamaki, 81, of Painesville Township, passed away peacefully at her home on February 20, 2026. Born in South Korea to Yong Kun Chu and Kwang Soon Park, she brought a spirit of resilience to all who knew her. Chong dedicated decades of her career as a product inspector at Avery Dennison in Painesville, where she was renowned for her unwavering work ethic. Above all, she cherished her role as a devoted family matriarch, always prioritizing the well-being of her loved ones. A ...

Rose M. Shupp, age 93, passed away February 18, 2026, at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland.  A life-time resident of Painesville, Rose was born April 7, 1932, in Painesville She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Fairport Harbor.  Rose was a lifetime member of the Women’s Auxiliary VFW #7754 in Fairport.  She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #336 in Painesville, the Fairport Senior Citizen’s Center, the American Slovenian ...