August 1, 2021

Obituaries

A., Patricia "Patsy"

age 82, born December 18, 1938, passed away July 25, 2021. Born in Cleveland, Ohio to Charles and Eleanor Jarvis. Survived by her sister .....

BARABAS, MARGARET M.

(nee LITZINGER), age 92, beloved wife of the late Zolton Barabas. Dear mother of Lorrie Peters (John), Donna Pleet, Rita Konfala (John), and Zoltan .....

Barnes

Barnes See WOODIE notice .....

BIRO, DAVID STEVEN

age 49, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday July 28, 2021; loving son of Michael (deceased) and Corinne (nee Rutledge); beloved .....

BRECKEL, FRANK JOHN

age 54. Loving father of his cherished son Anthony. Also survived by his former wife of 27 years, forever friend and life advocate, Rebecca .....

Britsch, Werner

Werner R. Britsch passed away on December 24, 2020. He was born July 25, 1922 in Bauschlott, Germany to the late Ludwig F. Britsch .....

BURLINGAME, MARILYN A.

(nee Kuhn), age 67; beloved wife of 22 years to Charles; devoted mother of Kimberly Miller; grandmother of Anthony Miller; daughter of the late .....

Bush, Lewis P.

90, of Avon Lake, passed away peace-fully on Christmas Day, 2020. Lew was born in Montclair, New Jersey, and graduated from Lehigh University School .....

Buzzard, Ashley

Buzzard Ashley Buzzard 8-03-2020 May you touch butterflies and stars, sing with the angels, dance with the fairies, and talk with the moon. With .....

CAREY, MARTHA "JOAN"

Born March 13, 1935 passed away peacefully July 14, 2021. Devoted wife to the late Max for 63 years; cherished mother of Jeff, Dave .....

CIRILLO, JOSEPH

age 100, passed away July 27, 2021. U.S Army Veteran WWII. Loving husband of the late Gloria (nee Chiappetta); dearest father of Frank (Antonietta), .....

Cochran, James

Cochran James Cochran January 1934 - August 2019 Your wings were ready, but our hearts wanted more time. Jim passed away suddenly on August .....

CONTRERA, ROSE AMELIA

(nee Adornetto) went home to God on Thursday, July 29, after 91 years of devotion to faith and family. Rosie was born January 23, .....

CORRIGAN, ELIZABETH C.

passed away with her family by her side. She is survived by her sons William, Timothy, Patrick, and Brian (Sheri). She was preceded in .....

D'AMICO, NICHOLAS

age 90, passed away peacefully on July 31st. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 58 years, Janet (Nee Walker); Loving .....

DAMIAN, JAMES E.

age 87, Dearly beloved husband of Joanne (nee Geiger), loving father of James, Janel Tincher, and Janine (Tom) Hogan, dearest grandfather, great grandfather, dear .....

DelValle II, Miguel A.

age 59, died unexpectedly on July 7th, 2021. He was born September 2nd, 1962, in Cleveland, the son of Miguel A. And Carmen Maria .....

Dlouhy, Thomas

Dlouhy Thomas Dlouhy August 4, 1929 - March 13, 2019 Happy heavenly birthday. We miss you and love you. Your loving family. .....

DONAHUE, JAMES D.

DONAHUE JAMES D. DONAHUE We cannot believe two years have passed since our loving husband, father and papa was called home. We all think .....

EDDY, STEVEN KARL

56, passed away August 17, 2020, at his home in Sierra Vista, Ariz., with his mother by his side. Born in Wadsworth in 1963, .....

Eich, Esther

(nee Lammers), age 91, passed away peacefully July 28th, 2021. Daughter of the late Bertha and Rev. Louis H. Lammers. Esther is survived by .....

Geissbuhler, George E.

1948–2020 Memorial Celebration, Saturday, August 28, 10am–2pm. Please join us Saturday, August 28 at the Fawcett Center (OSU) to celebrate George's life. We...

GLENN, PAUL G.

age 89, passed away July 23, 2021, beloved husband of Halcyone Glenn. Cherished father of four, grandfather of nine, and great-grandfather of six. Retired .....

GRANT, JAMES B.

age 83, beloved husband of 59 years to Carol (nee Davis); loving father of James, William (deceased), and Kathleen Stephens (Patrick); proud grandfather of .....

GREENFELDER, DONALD J.

GREENFELDER DONALD J. GREENFELDER 8/4/1950-8/12/2014 Donnie, Happy 71st birthday. Almost 7 years without you. It doesn't get any easier. Love and miss you every .....

GULICH, KATHRYN M.

(nee Sylvester) age 78, loving mother of Amy Deaver (husband Greg), Deedra Simmons and the late Scott Simmons; devoted grandmother of Gavin and Austin .....

HANSLIK, MARY LOU (Wolf)

MARY LOU HANSLIK (nee Wolf) age 85, beloved wife for 62 years of Robert; loving mother of Thomas (wife Stephanie), Mary E. Penko, Carol .....

HELKE, EVELYN KAY

(nee Collin), age 88, a longtime resident of Northfield Center, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021. Kay was the beloved wife for 67 years .....

Holland , Katherine "Kitty"

(nee Schopieray), age 84, passed away July 28, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Coble "Bud" Holland. Loving grandmother of Sean (Amy) and Bryan .....

JAMISON, MARY

Mary I. Jamison passed on July 29, 2021. Mary is survived by her daughter, Toni Michelle (Dwayne) Reese. Services will be Friday, August 6th .....

Joyner Sr., Howard L.

Joyner Howard L. Joyner, Sr. (AKA Tennessee) 11/24/43 - 08/09/20 It's hard to believe a year has passed since "On Angel's Wings you were .....

Kaufman, Janet Levine

On October 14, 2020, the Kaufman family's beloved matriarch Janet Levine Kaufman passed away peacefully at her home at the age of almost 102. .....

Kiefer, Rita Brady

July 21, 1930 – June 3, 2021 As an award winning poet, playwright, and professor, words were always Rita Brady Kiefer's creative and artist .....

KITTREDGE, NATALIE D.

Natalie D. Kittredge, age 100 of Chagrin Falls, OH died peacefully on July 31, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Chessman Kittredge, II; loving .....

KLEPACH , John E.

age 91, passed away on July 23, 2021. Beloved son of John E. Klepach Sr. and Anna (Kortan) (both deceased). Loving brother of deceased .....

KOCHMIT Jr., ROBERT WARREN

69. Beloved husband of 40 years to Sharon Kochmit (nee Pentz). Dear father of Robert Kochmit III (Amanda) and Amanda Miller (Justin). Fond grandfather .....

KONFALA

KONFALA See BARABAS notice .....

LAZOR, DAVID J.

age 54, of Avon; beloved youngest son of Daniel, Sr (deceased) and Lois (nee Nickel) Lazor; brother of Daniel Jr. (Wendy) and Donald (the .....

LEE, BYRON RODERICK

Byron Roderick Lee July 23, 1950 - July 27, 2021. Byron Lee was born to Dr. Verlin and Dorothea Lee in Huntington, West Virginia. .....

LIPTENSKY, MATTHEW JOSEPH

LIPTENSKY MATTHEW JOSEPH LIPTENSKY 10/8/1973-7/31/2019 Two heartbroken years have gone by since Jesus took you home. We love you so much and miss you .....

LONG, JAMES DONALD "JIM"

James (Jim) Donald Long, 57, of Euclid, Ohio passed away peacefully on July 18, 2021, while cheering his beloved Cleveland Indians to victory. Jim .....

Longbrake, Theresa Margaret

"Terry" 87, born 10/6/1933, passed 6/22/2021. She was a caring mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. She left this world, surrounded by family and .....

MADDEN, BETTY THOMAS

(nee Merrell) died peacefully surrounded by family on Dec. 25th, 2020 at the wonderous age of 106. Betty was the daughter of the late .....

McDONALD, JOHN GARWIN

6/18/1935 to 7/14/2021. John Garwin McDonald of Hudson, passed away after a lengthy illness and period of hospice care. He is survived by Margaret .....

McDONOUGH, THOMAS J.

age 80, beloved husband of 56 years to Dianne (nee Cooney); loving father of Bridget Stewart (Scott), Julie Fritz (Jonathan) and Coleen McCracken (Craig); .....

McEwen, Donald Bruce

age 78, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2021 after a short battle with cancer. He was with his longtime partner, Rose Bolognese. Dear .....

McKenrick

McKenrick See SMUK notice .....

McMahon, Martha

(nee Blouch), age 95, born 4/5/1926, passed away 7/11/2021. Martha Eloise Blouch McMahon of Cleveland, OH passed away on July 11, 2021 in Grand .....

McNeill, Mary

age 63 passed away July 30, 2021. Beloved daughter of the late Charles K. McNeill Jr. and Jean (nee Winter). Loving sister of Patricia .....

METZGER, ROBERT L.

"Bob", age 83, of Shaker Heights, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, February 1, 2021. Bob was a practicing attorney for .....

Mills, Marjorie A.

Mills Marjorie A. Mills 8/2/1947 to 10/20/2020 Happy Birthday Although you are now with God, you will forever be in our hearts. We love .....

Novak, George James

age 75, passed away on February 3, 2020, at his home in Kansas City, MO. A graduate of Garfield Heights High School (Class of .....

O'SHEA, MARY ELLEN

(nee Watrus), beloved wife of 43 years to Michael I.; loving mother of Molly O'Shea Lieb (Tim) and Conor; proud grandmother of Quinn Ann .....

ONDERDONK, ELIZABETH

ELIZABETH ONDERDONK was born on March 29, 1920 in Arva, County Cavan, Ireland. She was one of six daughters to Michael Strong and Elizabeth .....

ORDY

ORDY See ORDZOVENSKY notice .....

ORDZOVENSKY, ANNE

age 101, passed away July 28th, 2021. Dear sister of the late J. Mark Ordy, loving aunt of Greg Ordy, sister-in-law of Joan Ordy, .....

PALLOTTA, JOSEPHINE L.

(nee Careghini), age 96; beloved wife of 74 years to Joseph; loving mother of Fred (Jacqueline) and Michael (Duper); devoted grandmother of Joey; dear .....

PAUGH, MARION L.

(nee Macaulay), age 93, of North Olmsted, OH passed away on July 26, 2021. Marion was born November 9, 1927 in Scotch Plains, New .....

Peebles, Albert

age 80, born 11/3/40, passed away 7/30/21. Albert "Al" Peebles was a Christian, guitar player, artist, competitive chess player, and Navy Veteran. He went .....

PETERS

PETERS See BARABAS notice .....

Pierce, Maryland

age 89, born March 25, 1932, passed away July 22, 2021. Maryland W. Pierce leaves behind a rich legacy that will live on with .....

Pytel, Peace

102, of Sugarcreek, passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Walnut Hills Retirement Home following short period of declining health. She was born .....

REILLY, ANN MARIE

(nee Walsh), age 88. Ann Reilly passed peacefully into the care of the Lord on January 21, 2021 surrounded by her children. Born in .....

RICKELMAN Sr., THOMAS

THOMAS A. RICKELMAN SR. age 87. Beloved husband of Peggy (nee Swiecicki); loving father of Rhonda, Jeanne Tippen, Tom Jr., Marty (Amy), Scott Swiecicki .....

SMUK, SAMUEL "SAMMY"

age 5, cherished son of Frank and Morgan (nee McKenrick); dearest brother of Oliver, Pavlina, and Sofija; cherished grandson of Patrick and Ellen (nee .....

SQUIRES, DEBORAH A.

(WILLIAMS) (nee Gerding), age 64; passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. Loving mother of Charlotte Skvasik (Matt), Michelle DiFranco (Joe) and Jason ........

STUART, WILLIAM G. "GEORGE"

age 77. Beloved husband of the late Michelle; father of Douglas (Diane), Donna Bramer (Alex, deceased), Donald (Diane), Dean (Ann) and David (Kathy); grandfather, .....

SWIECICKI See RICKELMAN

SWIECICKI See RICKELMAN notice .....

TRIBBY, KATHLEEN A. "Kathy"

(nee Winkler), beloved wife of Robert; dearest mother of Kristin Donaker and Kimberly Fish; devoted grandmother of Tommy Fish; loving daughter of the late .....

WAMELINK , BEVERLY A.

(nee Avis), age 95, beloved wife of the late John Theodore "Ted"; mother of John Wamelink (Debbie Moss Batt), Peter Wamelink (Susan), Robin Warzel .....

WESTON

WESTON See ONDERDONK notice .....

WOODIE, JEAN S.

(nee Barnes) age 79; devoted wife of the late Ralph "Butch"; loving mother of Blythe DiCicco (husband Brian) and Kyle (wife Jacqueline); devoted mimi .....

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