FLORENCE E. CARROLL

February 23, 1926 - January 8, 2016

Florence E. Carroll (nee Packard)

Beloved wife of Thomas (deceased); Dear mother of John Gibel Jr. (Delynn), Kenneth Gibel, Dianna Kanzig (Bob), Barbara Gibel, Helen Stamper (Mike), Joseph Marks (Brenda), Herbie Gibel (deceased); Dear daughter of the late Fred and Faye, Sister of James (Marcy)(both deceased), William (Natalie deceased), Janet Hall, Fred Jr. (Sheilah), Dolores Flachbart (John)(both deceased), Richard (deceased)(Lois), Robert (deceased); Grandmother, Great-grandmother, and Aunt of many.

Memorial service: Sunday January 17 at 2:00 p.m. at Walton Hills Church of Christ 7166 Dunham Rd. Walton Hills, OH a luncheon will follow. 

JOSHUA ARTHUR KLESS

January 23, 1982 - January 4, 2016

Joshua Arthur Kless, 33, of Mentor, passed away on January 4, 2016.  He was born on January 23, 1982.  Josh was loved by his family and will be missed dearly by his loving parents, Karen (nee Ayers) and Rich Ward and Sam and Gretchen Kless.  He was the loving daddy of Sophia (Mom, Carrie), theproud brother of Jeremy (Kaylee), Jon Drago, and Kalee, and the fun-loving uncle of Giana and Juliana (Mom, Concetta) and Gracie; dearest grandson of  Helen “Nana” and Gene “Pa” Ayers, Flo “Nana” and  Arthur (deceased) Kless, and Richard and Carolyn Ward; great grandson of  Betty Anderson, Gerald and Betty (both deceased) Chisholm, and Arthur and Adele (both deceased) Kless;  Dear nephew of  Laurie Hughey (Jake); Kathy Hearn (Patrick) , Julie, Janet Jagiela (Dieter), Jerry, Gary (Jennifer); Cousin of Chris Hearn (Cherie), Matt Hearn (Dana), Kim Hearn-Vance (Keith), Destiney Hearn, Romona, Cory, Ryan, Andrew Ross (Tiffany), Shayne Smith (Jez), Shawn Mallon, and Zack Ross (Bea);  Second cousin of Gabriel, Olivia, Nicholas, Milo, Oliver, Bria, Harley, Shelby, and Jackson. 

Josh loved his family and lived for the time he spent with them; on walks, sharing meals, and hanging out by the fire or pool.  He was a fan of the Buckeyes, the Browns and all other sports.  He was athletic and was an excellent golfer, always showing off his skills to his grandfather, “Pa.”  He enjoyed the constant care packages sent to him by his grandmother, “Nana.”  Josh was enthusiastic about the possibilities life held for him, and was committed to the Lord, carrying his Bible with him everywhere.  He had a great sense of humor and was loved by all.  The greatest love of his life was his daughter, Sophia; his happiest moments when he was hugging or playing with her. His family was proud of him and acknowledges how hard he tried to succeed.  He is now at peace.  ~John 3:16~

A celebration of Josh’s life will be held on Sunday, January 17th at 2pm at Willoughby United Methodist Church.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Joshua A. Kless Memorial Fund at Huntington Bank.  All funds will be donated to local organizations that are committed to helping those who are fighting addiction, including the Lake House in Painesville, Ohio. 

GARY JOE RICE

January  24, 1958 - December 31, 2015 

Gary Joe Rice, 57, a resident of Geneva, OH for the past 4 years, passed away on December 31, 2015. He was born on January 24, 1958 in Painesville OH. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church of Mentor, He is survived by his wife Donna Horwatt Rice; siblings Ronald Rice, Sharon Vanstone (Chris); son Christopher Rice (Corianna); grandchildren CJ, Kirsten, Kassie Cudnik; uncle Ralph Freeman; niece Linda Owens. Gary was preceded in death by his parents George and Glenna Rice; sisters Deborah A. Kerby, Caroline Elaine Rice; grandparents Thelma and Glenn Freeman, Irene and James Rice; uncle David Freeman.

A graveside service will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery in Thompson, OH on Friday January 15, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.   

In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.

E. KARL KMENTT

March 12, 1929 - December 27, 2015

E. Karl Kmentt, age 86, of Concord Township, Ohio passed away December 27, 2015 after a brief illness.  He was preceded in death by his wife Lucille, sister Elfrieda Lewis and brother Richard Kmentt.

Karl leaves behind his daughter, Kimberly Kmentt of Littleton, CO; son, Dr. Bradley Kmentt, daughter-in-law Diana, and grandchildren Ashleigh and Michael of Kirtland, OH; his beloved dog Bogie; sister Hildegarde (Curly) Thomas of Cuyahoga Falls, OH; brother Waldemar Kmentt of NC; and special nieces Jean Farinacci of Cuyahoga Falls and Judy Taylor of SC and many other loving family and friends.

Karl was a native of Akron, OH and a lifelong employee of the General Electric Co. He was a loyal fan of the Cleveland Indians and Browns, an avid golfer and enjoyed many friendships as part of the Quail Hollow C.C.  “Dawn Patrol”.  His only regret is NOT being able to vote against Hillary Clinton in the next presidential election.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Karl’s memory to the Lake Humane Society or to Hospice of the Western Reserve both in Mentor, Ohio. 

A memorial service for family and friends will be held at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman, Ohio on Monday, April 4, 2016 at 11:00 am. 

DR. HILARY CATHERINE WALTON

August 31, 1969 - December 25, 2015

Dr. Hilary Catherine Walton, 46, of Lyndhurst, OH, beloved daughter of Julie H. Walton of Ellicott City, MD, died at home on December 25, 2015.  Born in Asheville, NC, Hilary spent much of her childhood in the North of England, where her father, Brian George Walton (deceased), was from.  She received a PhD in Biology from Ohio State University in 2005, worked in academic publishing and science writing in NYC, and taught biology at Case Western Reserve University from 2009-2013.  Hilary will be dearly missed by her family and many friends. A memorial service will be held at the Church of the Resurrection in Ellicott City, MD, at 2:00 pm on Saturday, February 13 with visitation prior, beginning at 1:00 pm, and a reception following.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the HC Walton Foundation a foundation being established in her name to combat bullying in the workplace.

PATRICIA J. GOLOB

September 21, 1930 - December 25, 2015

Dearly beloved wife of Albert (deceased); Dearest mother of Jefferson Gallaher, Tracy Gallaher, Mark Gallaher (deceased); Loving grandmother of Rachel, Ruth, Tracy Jr.; Great-grandmother of Julia, Timothy, Emily, Olivia, Brayden.

Service: Thursday December 31 at 10:00 am. at McMahon Coyne Vitantonio Funeral Home 6330 Center St. Mentor, OH where the family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m.

JEANE FOIT

December 9, 1923 - December 12, 2015

Jeane Foit, age 92, passed away Dec. 12, 2015 in Cleveland. She was born on Dec. 9, 1923 in KY.

Jeane was a cashier for Pick-N-Pay for 25 years.

Survivors are her children, Barbara Nash (Odes), Shirley Iannetta (Richard), Libby Haytas (John), Jeffrey Foit (Michele); grandchildren, Lisa Aubrey (Gino), Robbie Nash, Richard Iannetta (Luann), Charisse Betz (Eric), Steven Iannetta (Cathy), Michael Gay (Missy), Michael Boswell (Sue), Vanessa Nietert (Kevin), Anthony Foit (Amanda), Andrew Foit; 24 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by Robert Mahaffey (1st Husband), Edwin Foit (2nd Husband); parents, Alvin David and Cecile Sanford. 

Funeral service will be private. Donations may be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, please follow our attached link to make your donation. 

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JAMES A. McCOY

Dearly beloved husband of Joy (nee Everett). Dearest father of Jeremy (April), and Jason; Step-father of Tonya, Shannon (Wesley), Monte (Megan), and Tommy; Loving grandfather of 23; great-grandfather of 4; dear brother of Sheila and Dawn.

Memorial Service: December 12 at 11:00a.m. at The West 58th St. Church of God 3150 West 58th. St. Cleveland, OH.