Janet Lee Evans

OBITUARY

Janet Lee Evans, age 88, passed away September 12, 2024. She was born July 29, 1936, to the late Ernest and Eva (Miles) Ellenburg in Painesville, where she was a lifelong resident.Janet was a very proud graduate of Harvey High School, Class of 1954. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Painesville. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family which she deeply cherished. Janet retired in 2005 from Lake County Job and Family Services and before that had been employed at Painesville City Schools and Z&W which later became Parker Hannifan.She is survived by her daughter Evie Evans and stepchildren James T. (Donna) Evans, Jennifer (Jack) Hogan and son-in-law Anthony Teixeira. She also leaves her sister Judy (Thomas) Salcius, nephews Michael (Becky) Salcius and Jim (Lisa) Salcius and great nieces and nephews Stephanie, Alex, Hanna, Hannah, Matthew, Jackson, Nicholas and Sam as well as her loving companion, her daughter’s dog Emma. She was preceded in death by her husband James “Satch” Evans, brother James Ellenburg, stepson Timothy Evans, stepdaughter Tina Teixeira, niece-in-law Deanna Salcius and two infants lost at birth. The family would like to acknowledge and thank her caregiver Ruth for the love and wonderful care she gave Janet. Visitation will take place Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home, 368 Mentor Avenue, Painesville. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Zion Lutheran Church, 508 Mentor Avenue, Painesville with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Painesville. Memorial contributions are suggested to Harvey Alumni Association, 200 W. Walnut Street, Painesville, Ohio 44077 or Zion Lutheran Church, 508 Mentor Avenue, Painesville, Ohio 44077. Online condolences at www.johnsonfuneralservices.net

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Traffic on I-90 has backed up as fans flood into downtown Cleveland for three events.

A crash on I-90 eastbound at East 55th Street has traffic down to two lanes.

Officials say the four-car crash happened around 6:30 p.m.

A 30-year-old woman was taken to University Hospitals in critical condition, according to EMS. A 60-year-old woman was taken to MetroHealth Hospital in stable condition.

Police confirmed one person was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police are directing traffic downtown to move drivers through the city.

Friday night, the city is welcoming Nicki Minaj at Rocket Mortgage Field House, Billy Joel and Rod Stewart at Huntington Bank Field and the Guardians take on the Tampa Bay Rays at Progressive Field.

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Cleveland, OH – Expect warm and dry weather this weekend, as temperatures rise into the mid-80s. With no rain expected, it’s an ideal weekend for outdoor activities, though the National Weather Service warns of gusty winds up to 19 mph today.

According to the National Weather Service, Cleveland and surrounding areas will experience consistent warm weather with little rain throughout next week. High temperatures will hover in the low to mid-80s, making for a prolonged warm spell. The next opportunity for rain won’t occur until mid-next week, and chances remain slim. Residents are urged to stay hydrated and avoid outdoor activities during peak afternoon heat.

Looking ahead, Sunday will see more sunshine and warm temperatures. By Monday, highs will cool slightly, dropping to the upper 70s. The dry conditions will persist through Wednesday, with minimal cloud cover. Temperatures may dip into the 60s by midweek.