All Obituaries

Rome – Margaret L. Hovanick, age 66, passed away at UH Geauga Hospital on Friday, July 30, 2021. She was born in Painesville on May 22, 1955 the daughter of Donald and Frances “Ely” Burr. Margaret is survived by her husband Michael C. Hovanick, daughter Lucinda (Rich Terry) Hovanick, son Michael S. Hovanick, siblings and grandchildren. A public visitation will be held at the Paine Funeral Home, Inc. on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., no funeral services...

Niles – Michael P. Kennedy, age 51, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at his home. He was born on September 25, 1969 in Ashtabula the son of Brenda Kaiser and Patrick Kennedy. Mike married Yvette Kennedy on August 25, 2008 and was a Union Carpenter. He enjoyed golfing, music, his guitars and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was a very proud father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife Yvette, parents Brenda Kaiser and Patrick (Jane) Kennedy, children Amber (Ransen)...

  Rome Twp. – James Garland Shannon, age 76 passed away at his home peacefully on Friday, July 9th with his family by his side. He was born on February 27, 1945 in Cleveland the son of Garland R. and Agnes C. (McGlynn) Shannon. Jim was married to Marsha (Dorhn) Shannon on October 30, 1991. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps., then worked at Kennametal Corp., before becoming owner of Shannon’s Hartsgrove Tavern, where he was honored to serve his community for 50...

Margaret Oblak, age 96, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at Country Club Retirement Center in Ashtabula. She was born on May 30, 1925 in Spittal, Austria the daughter of Adolf and Maria Erlacher. A funeral mass officiated by Rev. Daniel Finnerty will take place at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, 3049 State Rt. 45, Rock Creek, OH 44084 on Friday, July 9, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., with burial to follow at Union Cemetery, Rock Creek. Visitation will take place at the church prior to mass from...

  Cleveland – Ronald Ray Lowry, age 84, passed away on July 1, 2021. He was born in Somerset, PA on July 13, 1936 the son of William Roland and Hazel Marie (Stull) Lowry.  He was married to Joan (McCoy) Lowry and was an U.S. Army Veteran. Ronald worked for General Motors as a machinist and was a member of the St. John Nottingham Lutheran Church. Ronald had a warm smile and made friends anywhere he went. He loved his wife and his family and never turned down an...

  Windsor - Meagan R. Case, age 31, passed away on June 30, 2021. She was the daughter of Trixye and Howard Case born on October 4, 1989 in Ashtabula. Growing up she earned her nickname of “Rockhead” for her bullheaded, stubborn and bossy ways. She had a strong interest in beekeeping, gardening, cooking and drawing. Meagan loved being outdoors, hiking, fishing and being involved in the family farms. She loved doing things with her daughter Cheyanne. Her daughter was the...

Rome Township - Sandra Carol Denzer, age 68 died at her home on Saturday, June 26, 2021. She was born on October 11, 1952 in Pittsburgh, PA. A private funeral service with burial to follow at Rome Twp. North Cemetery. Service entrusted to Paine Funeral Home, Inc., Orwell. Condolences at painefuneralhome.com

Carol Jean “Toni” Covell, 81, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at her home, surrounded by family and friends. Toni was born on August 20, 1939 in Rock Creek the daughter of Irvine and Veronica (Ferron) Lake. She graduated from Grand Valley High School Class of 1957. During high school she worked for Hanson’s and after graduation worked for the former Farmer’s Bank. Toni married the love of her life, Leroy Covell on September 2,...

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Colebrook Community Park from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. Location – 682 Rt. 322, Colebrook Twp., 44076

  Orwell – Sue Carol Cleary, age 81, passed away at her home on Friday, June 4, 2021. She was born in Boone County, WV on October 2, 1939 the daughter of Tom and Opal (Pridemore) White. Sue worked at Kennamental in Orwell as a machinist for 20 plus years until her retirement. She enjoyed the outdoors, leisure activities including horse racing, going to the casino and spending time with her sugar babies. Sue is survived by her children Carol Dolezal, Susan (Egbert)...