Gary Rhodes

Gary Rhodes age 64, of Painesville, died January 20, 2023 at his son's home in Mentor. He is survived by two daughters, Tiffany (Doug) Blackmer, and Amanda (Kevin) Kappel; son Jason; grandchildren, Tyler Blackmer, and Rylee, and David Kappel; his mother Doris; brothers David (Chong), and Steve (Kitty); sister Karen (James Schilling); and special friend Britt Moore. He was preceded in death by his father David. Gary worked 46 years at Heinens, Retiring in 2022.

Family will receive friends from 12:30-2pm on Saturday, February 4, at Concord Alliance Church, 7152 Ravenna Rd., Painesville, OH 44077. A memorial service will follow at 2pm, officiated by Rev. Bryon Bukovesky.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Crossroads Hospice in Gary's memory.

Gary Lynn Ault

February 18, 1952 - September 20, 2021

Gary Lynn Ault “ A Good Man “ age 69, passed away on September 20, 2021.

He leaves behind his beloved family, wife Jennifer (nee Dunn) of 44 years, children David (Helen), Ellen Scanlon (Blake), and Timothy (Marla), five grandchildren; Nina, David, William, Hayden, and Kasey, and one great-grandchild; Ritter; brother John (Kate) and nephews Alex (Abby) and Stuart; brother and sister-in-law Tim and Elizabeth Dunn. He was preceded in death by his parents, Del and Lib Ault of Marion, Ohio. 

Gary was born February 18, 1952, in Marion, Ohio. His life’s journey took him down many paths. His high school band, The Peace Union won the State Battle of the Bands in 1971. He graduated with a BS in Manufacturing Engineering from Ohio University, moved to Cleveland Ohio to start a journey that took him to New York, Pennsylvania, Utah and eventually back to Ohio.  His family knows him as the Dad who could tell a joke and fix anything. The phone calls for advice continued long after his children had started their own families. He loved music, cars, football, and woodworking. After retirement his travels led him to Canada every year and then Jamaica, Honduras, and French Polynesia. He left his heart in Africa. He was transformed by the panoramic scenery, the people and the elephants.  

We miss him very much. 

In lieu of services, we ask that you find a good moment to share a Gary story with someone. 

Condolences may be shared at Blessing Cremation Center (blessingcremation.com/remembrance) or a Facebook page in Gary’s name: Gary Ault has been created if you would like to share a Gary memory online.

Those wishing to honor his life may make a contribution to either The Reteti Elephant Sanctuary    www.retetielephants.org or the Sarara Foundation at sarara.co/

Guerin L. Avery "Gary"

April 9, 1940 - December 13, 2019

Guerin “Gary” Avery, 79, was born in Cleveland, Ohio on April 9, 1940, the younger of two children born to Gerald and Barbara Avery.  A top graduate of Cathedral Latin high school, a talented musician and debater with a formidable intellect, he earned his undergraduate degree from John Carroll University and a law degree from Cleveland Marshall. Gary built two successful businesses during his lifetime.  In Act One in his twenties and thirties, he juggled private law practice while acting as Municipal Law Director (University Heights and Olmstead Falls).  Act Two was purely entrepreneurial.   In 1986, he founded Law Advisory Group, the platform from which he created visionary content covering the challenges faced by school and law enforcement personnel related to firearms, gangs, drugs, and special education laws.  He also authored the book “Safety, Order, and Discipline in American Schools: Defining the Authority of Educators and Law Enforcement Personnel”.  For nearly 30 years, Gary and his wife Patricia Holicek (nee Corsaro) traversed the country as business and life partners.  Generations of students, teachers, administrators and allied professionals applied his practical wisdom that demystified legalities while honing in on practicalities (“If you know there’s a gun in the locker, but you lack probable cause for a search, go get the gun! The worst thing that happens is that kids are safe but you can’t prosecute.”).  Gary ensured that his students always knew that, and how, they could act decisively without risking personal liability. Kind and empathetic, a gifted storyteller with a bottomless well of humor and a booming voice, Gary left an indelible impression on those he met.  He mentored many who went on to successful careers themselves.  After more than a decade of health challenges, Gary passed into the next life on December 13, 2019.  His children knew that no matter what, throughout his life, Gary consistently did the best he could and he forever yearned to foster connections with those for whom he cared a great deal. Gary is survived by his four children from his first marriage (with Catherine “Kitty” Busher, nee Callinan) and a host of step-children/grandchildren from his second marriage to Patricia Holicek. 

Christian memorial service will be held Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Body of Christ Community Church, 38057 Erie Rd. Willoughby, OH 44094.

Contributions may be made in memory of Gary to Hospice of the Western Reserve, P.O. Box 72101 Cleveland, OH 44192.

Gary Barnett

Gary Barnett, 75, of Mentor, passed on October 28, 2019. He was born in April 1944 to the late Guy and Goldie (Hutchison) Barnett of East Liverpool, Ohio. Gary is a U.S. Army Veteran, having served with the Armor Division in Germany. He was an owner of Convenient Food Mart, also an auto body technician in the East Liverpool and Mentor areas. Gary leaves behind his wife, Victoria (Loxterman); son, Scott; sibling, Gerri. He is preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Gladys and Grace. The family wishes to thank everyone who took care of him these last months.

A memorial service will be held at a later date

Gary H. Platt

January 24, 1955 - January 23, 2017

Gary H. Platt Beloved son of Helen and Earl (deceased) Platt; father of Amy, Gary, and Jacob; husband of Phyl Russell; Step-father of Renee and Cheryl; grandfather of Anthony, Heather, and Amanda; Great-grandfather of Jayden, Maya, and Bryson; brother of Deborah K. Mitchell, and Lorna J. Short. 

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Baptist Church 9925 Johnnycake Ridge Road, Mentor.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to his children to help with his final arrangements. 

GARY L. GOCHNEAUR

September 14, 1950 - August 13, 2016

Gary L. Gochneaur of Painesville passed away on August 13. Beloved husband of Denise (nee Sarisky); brother of Glenn , Doris J. Rogal (Tom); brother in law of Joanne Turek, Francine Carraher (Earl); uncle of many nieces and nephews; he was preceded in death by his parents: Leland and Cleo; Sister Judy Hehr and brother in law Frank Turek. Gary was a former member of the Western Reserve Yacht Club. He enjoyed his corvette and spending time doing what he loved, boating and fishing.

Per Gary’s request no services will be held. 

Contributions can be made to the Hospice of the Western Reserve 17876 St. Clair Ave. Cleveland, OH 44110.