All Obituaries

David E. Long, Jr., 77, passed away on November 24, 2023, at the Ames Family Hospice in Westlake, Ohio. He was born on August 25, 1946, in Ashtabula, Ohio; the son of David E. and Shirley (Pier) Long, Jr. For most of David’s adult life he worked in construction as a laborer and was a member of the Local 245 Union. David was a member of the Austinburg First United Church of Christ in Austinburg, Ohio. He was on the Austinburg Township Zoning Board and was a member of the Country Days...

Shirley Mae Tisch Case Niles, 91, of Mentor, passed away on November 24, 2023 at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland, Ohio.  She was born April 23, 1932, the daughter of Kenneth and Cleo Tisch. A 1950 Jefferson High School graduate, she worked in the County Clerk’s office until her marriage to Stewart M. Case on November 4, 1951.  The couple lived in Jefferson until his death in January 2012.  On April 6, 2013, she married her high school friend, Edward B. Niles,...

James A. Bentley, 88, passed away on November 21, 2023, at Ohmen Family Living in Huntsburg, Ohio. He was born on April 5, 1935, in Los Angeles, California, the son of Harry and Gertrude (Jennings) Bentley. James graduated from Euclid High School. On September 21, 1974, he married his beautiful bride, Nancy K. Souers; they recently celebrated their forty-ninth wedding anniversary. James worked in manufacturing most of his life and dedicated time to be on the Roaming Shores Village...

Paul Richard Woodworth, 87, passed away on November 19, 2023, at the Hospice House in Cleveland, Ohio. He was born on August 10, 1936, the son of James and Cora (Chapin) Woodworth. Paul proudly served his country by enlisting in the United States Army where he served from 1954 – 1958. He worked in production control at Robert Shaw Controls in California for many years before retiring. Paul was a member of the Jefferson Baptist Church and was very involved in the Boy Scouts and...

Ruby Margaret Sturgill, 89, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2023. Ruby was born on May 1, 1934, in Keokee, Virginia, the daughter of Holma and Lillie (Stidams) Camer. Ruby was a homemaker who took great pride in creating and maintaining a beautiful home for her husband and children. She enjoyed baking, cooking, and keeping up to speed with the world by watching the news whenever she could. She is survived by her grandchildren who affectionately called her “Gram...

Marvin “John” Paden, 82, passed away on November 12, 2023, at the Country Club Retirement Center in Ashtabula, Ohio. He was born on July 22, 1941, in Oil City, Pennsylvania, the son of Paul T. and Doris (Bechtel) Paden. On November 12, 1961, exactly sixty-two years ago John married the love of his life, Vicki L. Cline; together they created many wonderful memories that will be cherished for many years to come. John was a dedicated employee of Millenium Chemicals as a Chemical...

Todd A. Keating OLMSTED TOWNSHIP – Todd Anthony Keating, 60, passed away on Nov. 7, 2023, at Fairview Hospital following a brief illness. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on April 25, 1963, the son of Francis and Janice (Kolenz) Keating. Todd graduated from Padua High School in 1981.  Shortly after graduation Todd began a 40-year career working for the Cleveland Elevator Construction Union – Local 17. He was always known as a hard worker and a man that would go above and...

Eva Mary (Kenneally) Shuss, 85, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on November 4, 2023, at her home in Rock Creek, Ohio. She was born on February 25, 1938, in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Robert and Eva (Groh) Kenneally. Eva graduated from Notre Dame High School in Cleveland, Ohio and went on to attend two years of college where she received a degree in Business Management.     For several years Eva worked at the Lake County Memorial Hospital...

Duane Lee Harrelson, 68, passed away on October 29, 2023, in Cleveland, Ohio. He was born on November 9, 1954, in Portsmouth, Ohio, the son of William and Merebeth (Stroup) Harrelson. Duane graduated from Geneva High School.  He was a member of the Local Union 245 for forty-five years and worked for numerous contractors; he ended his career at Koski Construction Co. as a Project Manager.  During his retirement, he volunteered at the Hemlock Springs Golf Course. On July 2, 1994,...

Berchard M. Warring, 89, passed away on October 27, 2023, in Ashtabula, Ohio. He was born on December 22, 1933, in Harpersfield, Ohio; the son of John and Jessie (Henderson) Warring. After being employed at Reliance Electric, Berch was self-employed as a real estate broker, the past President of the Board of Realtors, an owner and property manager, a licensed life insurance agent, a car wash owner, and a business manager at Gateway Church. He was a Sunday School Superintendent at Peoples...