All Obituaries

Madge Bevins 1949 ~ 2021 Madge Bevins, age 72, passed away on September 17, 2021 in Geneva. She was born on June 28, 1949 in Pikeville, KY to Thomas and Margel (Thacker) Bevins. As a machine operator at Chagrin Plastics (that manufactured indoor plumbing) Madge was pleased to know Mr. Kohler, who invented those famous water faucets.   Madge’s Sons: James, Jeffrey, Timothy (Barbie) Waddell; Grandchildren: Josh, Dylan, Justin, Jacob, Jonathon, Jeffrey, Thomas, Annabelle, David...

Kimberly Slayton    1968 ~ 2021 Kimberly Slayton, age 53, passed away September 11, 2021 in Jefferson.  Born August 22, 1968 in Cleveland to  Robert & Barbara (Wickham) Slayton.  Kimberly grew up in Conneaut, and worked filling vending machines.  Kimberly loved to spend time with her family.  She had a kind, loving heart and will be greatly missed by many of her close friends.   Survivors:  Daughter:  Tiffany (David McCoy) Slayton of...

Audrey M. Pennoyer 1927 ~ 2021     Audrey M. Pennoyer, age 94 of Trumbull Township, passed away August 27, 2021 in LaGrange, OH.  Born in Geneva on June 8, 1927 to Sydney & Bertha (Booth) Ramsey.  She had been an area resident most of her life.  Audrey was a self-employed Dairy Farmer but in her past she also had worked as a Truck Driver, Welder and was a horse & dog trainer. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter Sherrilee Reeder of LaGrange;...

Mildred "Millie" J. Burhenne 1939 ~ 2021   Mildred “Millie” Jane Burhenne, 81, passed away Friday, August 20, 2021 in Chardon.  She was born in Geneva on December 19, 1939 to James & Frances Simsa.  She married Carl H. Burhenne on May 23, 1958 in Geneva.  They were blessed with over 39 loving years together. Mildred dedicated her lifetime to agriculture and was a self-employed farmer whose farm was known as the...

John Robert Burkholder     1932 ~ 2021 John Robert Burkholder, 89, of Geneva, went to be with the Lord, August 13, 2021.    he graduated from Geneva High School in 1950, Ohio Northern University in 1954, before serving in the US Army for 2 years.  In his employment, John worked as a pharmacist.   He married Mary Anne Kerns in 1957, and they had two sons, Richard Lee and Gary Alan.  Community involvement included Jaycees, American Legion, and...

August “Gus” Volpone    1922 ~ 2021 August “Gus” Volpone, age 99, passed away August 1, 2021 in Geneva.  Born March 6, 1922 in Ashtabula to Donato and Maria Volpone, he was the last surviving child out of 11.    Gus lived in Geneva most of his life, and married Marian Gaines February 28, 1944.  He joined the US Army Air Corps from 1942-1946.  He served overseas in New Guinea and stated that he told his CO that he would...

Ashley R. Pakkala      1994 ~ 2021 Ashley Rae Pakkala, age 27, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 31, 2021.  Born May 8, 1994 in Ashtabula, she was a daughter of Brian Pakkala and Jacqueline (Hathy) Haase.  She was a cosmetologist for several salons, and previously worked for Union Industrial Contractors.   Ashley was a member of 4-H and liked to show her cows, goats and pigs.  She played softball for JAGS in Jefferson.  Ashley liked hanging...

Frank Hiller Jr.      1923 ~ 2021 Frank Hiller Jr., age 97, passed away July 25, 2021 in Geneva.  Born August 12, 1923, he was a son of Frank & Victoria (Kerchinski) Hiller, Sr.  Frank retired from White Motors Corp in Cleveland.  After retirement, he became an auxiliary deputy for Lake County Sheriff’s Department.  Frank served in the US Army during WWII.   Frank was a member of the Geneva Blue Lodge for 50 years.  He was a volunteer...

Katheryn “Katy”  L. Davis      1944 ~ 2021 Katheryn “Katy”  L. Davis, age 76. passed away July 25, 2021 in Chardon.  Born August 17, 1944, she was a daughter of Paul & Elizabeth (Layfield) Tinney.  Katheryn was a district manager for Olan Mills and she had worked for Ohio Edison as a secretary, Rite Aid and Dunkin Donuts.  She also was a member of the Senior Center and Red Hats.  Katheryn loved spending time with her...

Martha Ellen Penhollow 1931 ~ 2021     Martha Ellen Penhollow, age 90 of Geneva, passed away on July 16, 2021 in Painesville. She was born April 15, 1931 in Harpersfield to Charles & Martha (Shaughnessy) Bates.  She married Raymond M. Penhollow on June 16, 1951 in Perry, Ohio and they spent 49 loving years together before his passing in 2000.   Mrs. Penhollow was a member of the Church of Christ in Unionville and the Blue Star Mothers in Geneva.  She...