All Obituaries

Lawrence E. Branek Jr.       1947 ~ 2021 Lawrence E. Branek Jr., age 73, passed 01/12/2021 at home, due to complications of Huntington’s Disease.  Born in Painesville on 01/16/1947, he was the son of Lawrence Sr. and Betty (Warner) Branek.   Larry was an Army Veteran having served in Vietnam.  He served as a law enforcement officer for 22 years.  Places he served were Geneva City, Geneva-On-the-Lake, and Ashtabula County Sheriffs...

Juanita M. Johnston-Alvarado 1924 - 2021 Juanita May Johnston-Alvarado passed away January 10, 2021.  Born in Portage, Ohio on March 22, 1924 she was the daughter of Bert & Olive (Chapman) Armstrong.  Juanita was a Caretaker and Activity Director for several Nursing Homes and had lived in Geneva most of her life. She enjoyed flower arranging, cake decorating, and making seasonal ornaments. Survived by Husband Jorge Alvarado of Geneva; Children:  Bob (Norma) Cooper of...

Franklin McCracken    1933 - 2021   Franklin McCracken, 87, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021, due to complications of COVID-19.    On May 29, 1954, Frank married Arlene Whitaker in Curwensville, PA. They were a match made in heaven.  Together, they raised 3 children, Jim, Vonda, and Brenda.  Frank and Arlene designed and built the home they lived in.  Their home was a place kids loved to visit, as it was filled with fun, love, laughter and ice...

Minnie Arbogast       1922 - 2021 Minnie Arbogast, age 98, passed away January 3, 2021 in North Carolina.  Born November 8, 1922 to Delbert and Emma (Root) Keener in Lost Creek, WV.   Minnie was a homemaker and enjoyed crocheting, quilting and cooking.   Survivors:  Children:  Danny (Carol) Arbogast of Geneva; Freddie (Cheryl) Arbogast of Rock Cave, WV; Kenneth (Shirley) Arbogast of Solida, CA; Roger (Cheryl) Arbogast of Chardon and Donna...

Patricia Ann Meeks (Patty) April 27, 1968 - December 28, 2020 Patricia Ann Meeks, 52 years old, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 28, 2020. Patricia was known by "Patty" to all that she called friends and family, which were many. It has been said that Patty never knew a stranger; she made friends with people wherever she was. Her heart was so beautiful and loving, she was always offering her home to those in need and would give anyone...

Vincent E. Fuller    1964 - 2020 Vincent Fuller, passed away December 27, 2020 in Beachwood.  Born January 24, 1964 to Donald and Dorothy (Yanetta) Fuller in Cleveland.  Vince worked for Howmet Aerospace as a press operator.  He enjoyed his grandchildren and gardening.   Survivors: Fiancé:  Cindy;  Children:  Vince Fuller Jr. of Conneaut; Walter (Shelsea) Roderick and Paige Roderick all of Painesville; Grandchildren:  Haydin...

  Elaine J. Sweeney     1941 - 2020 Elaine J. Sweeney, 79, passed away December 26,2020 in Cleveland.  Born March 21, 1941 to Fred & Dorothy (Lines) Hemminger in Linesville, PA.  Elaine married Paul Sweeney September 29, 1962 in Geneva.  She lived in Geneva and Ashtabula.  Elaine was a homemaker and belonged to the FOE – Aerie 2243 in Geneva.  She loved spending time with her family, watching westerns and word search...

Diana J. Strang   1967 - 2020 Diana J. Strang, 53, of Geneva, Ohio passed away peacefully on the evening of Friday, December 18th, 2020 at the University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. She was born April 6, 1967 in Ashtabula, Ohio to Ronald and Judith Means. She spent most of her life as a homemaker, turning a place of residence into a home and filling it with love. Diana’s favorite thing to do was spend time with family, Christmas was her favorite holiday. She loved...

Arlene H. Hart     1916 - 2020 Arlene H. Hart, 104, passed December 12, 2020 at her home in Austinburg.  Born April 16, 1916 to John & Gladys (Potter) Callander in Rome, Ohio.  Arlene married Howard Hart November 7, 1936 in Rome, Ohio.  They lived in Geneva and moved to Austinburg in 1949.  Arlene was the Production Manager for Hart Eggs Inc.  She was a member of Bit & Spurs Riding Club. At the Austinburg First United Church of Christ she...

Elbert H. Woodworth   1924 - 2020 Elbert H. Woodworth, age 96, passed December 2, 2020 in Willoughby.  Born February 6, 1924 to Charles and Ida (Knox) Woodworth.  Elbert was a conductor for the railroad, working for NY Central, Penn Central and Amtrak.  He was also the owner of E. H. Woodworth Drilling.  Elbert served in the U.S. Navy, World War II Pacific.      Elbert read his bible every day and was an Elder and a Deacon for the Seventh Day...