All Obituaries

Joanne (Watson) Granger was born November 3, 1936 and died July 12, 2019, after a month of trying to overcome injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Joanne, or Mrs. Granger as the students she valued called her over her 37 years at Grand Valley, loved her family, her home, and her friends.  She was kind, smart, funny and she adored mysteries, especially British and true crime. She graduated from Collingwood High School in Cleveland and Fenn College (later Cleveland State)....

Julie A. Mordesovich Orwell- Julie A. Mordesovich, 77, of Orwell passed away peacefully in her home, Thursday, July 11, 2019. She was born in Cleveland, the daughter of the late Sylvia Shaw and John Faron. She was married to her groom, Cash, of 58 years. Julie was an active member of the Orwell American Legion Auxiliary Post #719 and St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Orwell. She was a former member of the Orwell Village Council. Julie spent the past 20 plus years volunteering. She still...

  North Kingsville – Laura Jean (Wolfe) Shank, age 89, passed away at The Villa At The Lake in Conneaut on Friday, June 21, 2019. She was born in Colebrook on November 19, 1929 the daughter of Harry and Hazel (Pittman) Wolfe. Laura was married to Ralph E. Shank on July 16, 1947. She was homemaker, and outstanding mother and grandmother. Laura was a member of the First Baptist Church of Kingsville and previously attended Gageville UMC and Conneaut Church of God. She was a member...

Edinboro, PA  - Joanna Marie Stawicki, age 56,  previously of Orwell, OH died on June 12, 2019.  She was born on November 11, 1962 in Cleveland, OH the daughter of Frank and Ann (Montalbo) Stawicki. Joanna enjoyed word searches, playing Uno & Yahtzee, cheering on the Cleveland Indians and her beloved Pittsburgh Steelers. Joanna is survived by her parents, Frank and Ann (Montalbo) Stawicki, sister Janine (Steve) Becker, brother Frank (Kimberly) Stawicki, nieces Catie...

    Orwell --- Glenn Allen Satterfield, age 87, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, May 31, 2019. His final weeks were spent in the loving care of his sister-in-law Jean LeRoy, and his nephew Rick Veres. Born on March 9, 1932 in Grafton, West Virginia, Glenn was the son of Lilly Mae and McCoy Columbus Satterfield. Glenn was married to Fay Ilean on January 12, 1951, and they lived together in Rome, Ohio for over fifty years. They met on a Sunday while waiting in line at...

  Orwell Twp. – Michael B. McDowell, Sr., age 71, died on May 29, 2019, born December 4, 1947. He was husband of Kathleen S. (Rosipko) McDowell, father of 6 children, 15 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Private services will be held by the family. Condolences may be made at painefuneralhome.com          

Windsor Township – Marilyn Louise Girman, age 95, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at The Welsh Home in Rocky River. She was born on February 4, 1924 in Cleveland the daughter of Robert and Marie (Reifschneider) Brewster. Marilyn was married to George Girman on December 27, 1952. She was an elementary school teacher for 25 years teaching at several school districts. She was a member of the Mayflower Society and active with social causes and politics. Marilyn loved cooking and...

    Orwell Township – Karen Rae Bell, age 66, died unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. She was born on April 11, 1953 in Ashtabula the daughter of George R. and Ruth E. (Dyke) Ulrich Sr. She was married to William L. Bell Jr. on January 19, 1974. She retired from UH Geauga Medical Center and was a member of the Woman’s Auxiliary of the Orwell American Legion Post 719. Karen was also a member of the Orwell North Presbyterian Church and enjoyed...

Orwell Twp. - Richard Wayne “Dick” Hiestan, age 73, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019 from multiple medical complications.He was born on May 27, 1945 near Delphos OH. Dick graduated from Delphos Jefferson High School in 1963. Shortly after high school, he joined the Army, serving his country for four years, stationed in England and Germany. The U.S. Army taught him to be fluent in Morse Code, with intelligence gathering as the primary focus of his Army duty. In the summer of...

Hartsgrove Township – Wilbur Poyer, age 94, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at UH Geauga Medical Center. He was born in Cleveland on February 9, 1925 the son of George and Mary (Patterson) Poyer. Wilbur was married to “the love of his life” Patricia (Kohler) Poyer on May 4, 1957. He was a WWII Army Veteran serving in the Philippines and Korea. He was the owner of Poyer Supply, which was a plumbing and heating business, for over 50 years. Wilbur...