All Obituaries

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...

Samuel P. Beatty      1940 ~ 2021 Samuel P. Beatty, age 80, passed away July 9, 2021 in Geneva.  Born August 24, 1940 in Geneva, he was the son of Harry “Pete” & Ruth (Prentice) Beatty.  Samuel graduated from Geneva High School in 1958.  He married Suzanne Frasher in Geneva and served in the Army National Guard.  He lived all of his life in Geneva and was a self-employed florist.  Samuel was also a groundskeeper for several golf...

Blythe E. Karran     1932 ~ 2021 Blythe E. Karran, age 88, passed away July 7, 2021 in Geneva.  Born September 16, 1932 in Ashtabula, she was a daughter of Jonathan & Marguerite (Cummings) Lister.  She married Richard Karran in Geneva on May 15, 1954 and they lived most of their life in Geneva.    Blythe was a medical supplier for Geneva Hospital, and was an avid gardener and flower arranger,  having owned a small nursery.  She liked to...

Elizabeth A. Koenitzer    1940 ~ 2021   Elizabeth A. Koenitzer, age 80, passed away July 4, 2021 in Geneva.  Born in Painesville on August 20, 1940, she was a daughter of John and Elizabeth (Bezzeg) McCort.  Elizabeth was an assistant manager for many banks.  She lived in Albion for 12 years and was a member of St. Lawrence Parrish.  Elizabeth was an avid reader and liked to watch the Hallmark Channel.   Survivors:  Daughter:  Sheila...

David “Dirt” McCamman       1955 ~ 2021 David “Dirt” McCamman, age 65, passed away July 3, 2021 in Geauga.  Born November 20, 1955 in Conneaut, he was a son of Charles Toddy & Margaret McCamman.  David was a fork lift operator at Sidley.  David lived all of his life in the area, and lived for a time in Albion, PA.  He liked to work on cars and crocheting.   Survivors:  Companion:  Susan Russell of...

Thomas E. Nelson     1970 ~ 2021 Thomas E. Nelson, age 51, passed away July 3, 2021 in Cleveland.  Born in Geneva on March 27, 1970, he was a son of Rufus and Shirley (Crilow) Nelson.  Thomas was a foreman for Affordable Home Improvements.  He had also worked as a punch press operator for New Way Stamping in Willoughby.    The 4th of July was Thomas’s favorite holiday.  He liked to hang out with his friends, including Pastor Winn of...

John Spade     1952 ~ 2021   John Spade, age 68, passed away July 2, 2021 in Geneva.  Born July 29, 1952 in Geneva, he was a son of LeRoy and Ilene (Wright) Spade Sr.  John worked for Perfection for more than 30 years in the warehouse, and also worked at True Temper for 10 years.  He was a member of Geneva VFW and FOE.    John enjoyed many things, such as reading, watching the birds, and kayaking.  He enjoyed his sports and liked to watch...