Obituaries
Allen Painter
February 25, 2025
Allen Painter, 75, of Milan Ohio passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
Allen was born August 26, 1949, in Lodi, Ohio. He greatly loved his wife and family. He was extremely proud of his children and grandchildren, and he rarely met a stranger. He was the sole proprietor and operator of Firelands Barber Shop in Huron Ohio for over 43 years. Throughout his four decades in business, he listened to a lot of stories from behind the barber chair, told a few himself, but most of all appreciated the wonderful community connections he made.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Carol (Demboske); and children, Jennifer (Robert) Cornelison of Sandusky, Melanie (Jeremy) Love of Sandusky, and Dennis (Heidi) Painter of Vermilion, grandchildren Cassi Wineland, Haley Cornelison, Gideon Love, Andrew Cornelison, Everett Painter, and Amelia Painter and three great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother David (Dawn) Painter of North Ridgeville; sister-in-law, Laurie Kuklis of Brecksville; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Corbett and Creda (nee Parker) Painter; brother, Ronald Painter.
Visitation for family and friends will be held 4:00 – 6:00 P.M. Monday, March 3, 2025, at the Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk.
Allen Painter
February 25, 2025
Allen Painter, 75, of Milan Ohio passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
Allen was born August 26, 1949, in Lodi, Ohio. He greatly loved his wife and family. He was extremely proud of his children and grandchildren, and he rarely met a stranger. He was the sole proprietor and operator of Firelands Barber Shop in Huron Ohio for over 43 years. Throughout his four decades in business, he listened to a lot of stories from behind the barber chair, told a few himself, but most of all appreciated the wonderful community connections he made.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Carol (Demboske); and children, Jennifer (Robert) Cornelison of Sandusky, Melanie (Jeremy) Love of Sandusky, and Dennis (Heidi) Painter of Vermilion, grandchildren Cassi Wineland, Haley Cornelison, Gideon Love, Andrew Cornelison, Everett Painter, and Amelia Painter and three great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother David (Dawn) Painter of North Ridgeville; sister-in-law, Laurie Kuklis of Brecksville; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Corbett and Creda (nee Parker) Painter; brother, Ronald Painter.
Visitation for family and friends will be held 4:00 – 6:00 P.M. Monday, March 3, 2025, at the Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk.