December 30, 2021

Obituaries

ANIA, FLORENCE

(nee D'Amico); 88, Beloved wife of 69 years to John R.; Loving mother of Diane Randazzo (Joseph), John Ania and James Ania (Karen); Cherished .....

Atanasoff, George

George Elliott Atanasoff, O.D., age 76, passed away December 25, 2021. He obtained his Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree from The Ohio State University .....

BERTKE, STEVEN M.

Age 71. Loving brother of Bonnie O'Connor, Robert (Karen, deceased), Linda Califra (Ralph, deceased), William (deceased) (Ellen), Thomas (deceased) (Wendy), John, Edwin (...

BETTI, ANNE RITA

age 94, of Parma Ohio, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday 28 December 2021. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on 27 .....

Bilow, Julia M.

(nee Yerga), 97 years old, formerly of Parma, died on Christmas morning from complications related to Covid. She was the daughter of Michael and .....

Brezec, Jacob Edward

100, passed away in his sleep on December 26, 2021 at Promedica (Heartland) of Willoughby. Jacob was born in Cleveland and grew up in .....

Brunton, David R.

DAVID R. BRUNTON age 79, beloved husband for 56 years of Sandra (nee Euliano); loving father of Laurel Brown (husband George), Greg (wife Kira), .....

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Coffaro, Stephanie

(nee Ploskonka) 102 yrs. old, went to be with the Lord on December 28, 2021. She was born April 22, 1919. She managed to .....

Coleman, Mary Ethel

Mary "Ethel" Coleman (nee Sarnovsky), age 85 of Seven Hills, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Delbert "Deb" Coleman. .....

COLLINS, SISTER EILEEN MARY

daughter of the late Eileen (McInerney) and Patrick; sister of Maureen Kovach (James); and of the late Patrick and Niall. A member of the .....

CWALINSKI, STANLEY FRANK

age 76 of Middleburg Hts, passed away peacefully December 28, 2021. Loving father of Sherry (Chris) Benedict, Tammy (Chris) Miller, Pamela (Donald) Jankowski, and .....

Durbin, Doris

(nee. Farren), age 91, passed away December 24, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Roy Durbin. Proud mother of Leroy (Varnsy), Lee Ann (Bonnie), .....

Farley, Lillian Margaret

(nee. Scarl), age 80, passed away peacefully on her favorite holiday, December 25, 2021. Beloved wife for almost 60 years to Lawrence Farley. Proud .....

Ferry, Carolyn

Carolyn Patricia "Pat" Ferry, age 92, was born in Akron, OH on July 13, 1930 and passed away in Cleveland, OH on December 6, .....

Flaherty, Alice M.

FLAHERTY Alice M. Flaherty August 23, 1950 - December 28, 2013 Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no .....

Froehlich, Martha Ruby

age 65; beloved daughter of Edwin and the late Ruby; dearest mother of the late Ricky; loving sister of Tom "Froggy" (Heidi) and Brian; .....

Gallagher, Mary Ann

Born May 18, 1933, Mary Ann Gallagher (nee Brown) passed away peacefully at home December 26, 2021, after enduring Fibromyalgia for over 20 years. .....

Goldner, Elise A.

(nee Krasnow) beloved wife of Allan. Loving mother of Joshua (Kathy) Goldner and Michael (Nicky) Goldner. Devoted grandmother of Madeline, Benjamin, Sophie, Sammy and ......

GONGOS, RONALD J.

age 60, of Bedford. Cherished son of the late Joseph R. Sr. and Ella Mae (Oergel) Gongos; loving brother of the late Joseph Jr. .....

GROMBOL, LORETTA (SUCKU)

GROMBOL LORETTA GROMBOL (NEE SUCKU) 4-22-1934 to 8-13-2003 Dearest Loretta, loving wife and mother; 69 years ago we began our life together as husband .....

Hill, Deacon Vance

of The Peoples Church, loving husband of Pauline; beloved father of Hope B. Hill and Crystal F. Hill; cherished brother of Wanda Simmons and .....

HOLLIDAY, DOLORES E.

age 91, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, December 17, 2021 at The Preserve Senior Living at Mentor Ridge, Mentor, OH. She was born June .....

Holzheimer, Doris

age 76, passed away 12/23/2021. Doris was born in Cleveland, OH to Frank Holzheimer and Juanita Holzheimer Schloz. She married the love of her .....

Karn, Arthur S.

beloved and adoring husband of the late Anne (Rae) for 39 years of wonderful marriage; devoted and loving father of Deborah (Chris) Novish, Scott .....

KAUTZ, DOROTHY P.

(nee Murzyn), age 83. Loving mother of Christopher (Sandra) and Kathryn Jakischa (Jonathan); dear grandmother of Rose Jakischa and Adam Kautz; beloved daughter of .....

KEARNS, JACQUELIN JOAN

age 90 passed away 12-27-2021. Jacquie was a devoted mother to Mark, Michael & Leslie, loving grandmother to Nicholas Bonner (Meghana), great grandmother to .....

Kemer, Mary Rita

Kemer Mary Rita Kemer 1/1/1922 to 1/1/2022 Happy 100th Birthday Ma! You were the Center of Our Universe. You guided us through all the .....

KOHOUT, RICHARD B.

age 96. Beloved husband of the late Delores (nee Wread); father of Brenda Pierce (James, Deceased), Debra Sottosanti and Michael (partner Renee Rieser); grandfather ........

Kowalski, Robert S.

husband of 64 years, father of 18 children, businessman, metal- lurgist, submariner, photographer, fisherman, chef, teacher and dear friend to too many people to .....

KOWCZ , MARTA MYROSLAVA

(nee Bihun) age 89, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 26, 2021. Beloved wife of Bohdan (deceased); loving mother of Roman (Alexandra), Taras (Oresta-deceased), Petr...

Krocker, Joel

Joel Francis Krocker passed away Monday, Dec. 27 at Ashland Samaritan Medical Center after collapsing at home. Born April 16, 1944 in Akron, Ohio, .....

KUHCARCIK, VIRGINIA

(nee Verlie), 83, passed away December 28, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Michael. Loving mother of Lisa Kuharcik and the late Mark Kuharcik .....

Langa, Edward J.

97, of Willoughby, passed away peace- fully December 27, 2021 at his home. He was born April 18, 1924 in Cleveland. A U.S. Army .....

Lerner , Bernard

Bernie Lerner died on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at his home in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. He was with his wife, Jane Hubben Lerner, as .....

Litteral, Dr. Elizabeth Pierce "Lisa"

Dr. Elizabeth "Lisa" Pierce Litteral, age 64, of Mentor, OH passed away Wednesday December 8, 2021 at home. She was born July 9, 1957 .....

MARINO, ISABELLE

(nee Simmons), age 105, passed away Friday, November 19, 2021. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Charles Marino; four loving children, .....

Marrelli, Michael Angelo

Marrelli Michael Angelo Marrelli 11/05/1961 - Entered into eternal rest on December 8, 2021. Cherished and beloved husband of Annette Marrelli (Nee Cirino); Preceded .......

McKenna, Lloyd J.

age 89, of Chardon Twp., OH passed away on December 25, 2021. Born April 22, 1932, to Lloyd James and Helen (nee: Schoendorf) McKenna .....

NILSEN, VENITA M.

86 of Fairview Park, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021. Venita was the loving wife of the late Roy; loving mother of Robert (Sue); .....

PARK, MARYLYN E.

(nee Ziel), age 88; beloved wife of Richard M. Park (deceased); mother of Cynthia Park Mapes (deceased), David S. Park (deceased), Kevin H. Park .....

PORTER, RITA M.

91, of Chagrin Falls passed away December 4th. Preceded in death by husband, Charles Porter; parents, Josephine and William Flanagan; and brother, Bill Flanagan. .....

RATAJCZAK, THOMAS

age 63, born August 25, 1958, passed away October 18, 2022. Beloved husband and best friend of Patricia; stepfather of Cheryl (Peterson) Hamilton (Stephen); .....

RIEDEL, RON AND AUDREY

RIEDEL RON AND AUDREY RIEDEL Merry Christmas Mom and Dad. Your first Christmas in Heaven together. I miss you both so much. Remember all .....

ROACH, ROBERT T.

68, Beloved husband of Judy L. (nee Fulmer); Loving brother of Lisa Holderman (Michael) and Marcella McShane; Dearest uncle of Brittany Conroy (Ryan), Anthony .....

Roesch, Ted

age 90, born March 20, 1931, passed away December 15, 2021. MEMORIAL SERVICE REVISION Memorial visitation for TED ROESCH will be held 3:00pm-6:00pm Friday, .....

RUPRECHT, CLETUS

RUPRECHT CLETUS RUPRECHT Clete, It's been 98 days since God called you home. I am missing you so much. Happy birthday in heaven, honey. .....

SCHMETZER, WILHELM P.

age 92, Beloved husband of Joan (nee Adams) for 46 years. Dear father of Bernard, Richard (wife Cindy), Patricia, and Gloria. Cherished grandfather of .....

SEXTON, DONALD M.

Donald M. Sexton, age 87, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Marilyn (nee McKinney). Loving father of Danny (Mickey), .....

SHAPARD III, WILLIAM ALLEN

William Allen Shapard, III, affectionately known as "Bill," passed away at the age of 87 the morning of Saturday, December 4th in his sleep .....

Shestina, Laura Jane

age 64. Dear Sister of Lynne (Michael) Gold, Jo Ann Shestina and David (Eileen) Shestina; loving Aunt of Jenna (Matthew) Harsh, Michael (Lindsey) Shestina, .....

STANTON, MARILYN L.

(nee Michael), age 89, died on December 22, 2021. Beloved mother of Daniel (Lisa), Rebecca, Adam (Shar) and Jack (deceased). Loving sister of Ruth .....

SUDIK Jr., JAMES JOSEPH

57, Cherished son of the late Jacquelyn and James Sudik, Sr.; Loving brother of Gabrielle Measor (George R.) and Tisha Spiesman (Phil); Dearest uncle .....

TANN, JAMES L.

TANN JAMES L. TANN 6/19/1935 - 1/10/2014 Jim, it's been eight years since you left me but you're still with me every day in .....

Trizzino, Sam V. "The Wizard"

age 58, passed unexpectedly. Beloved father to Antonio and Jiana. Loving son to the late Sam and Theresa (nee Lanza). Brother to Vince (the .....

VEGEL, FRANK

beloved husband of 61years to Maria (nee Ajster). Dear father of Tina Vegel and Miran Vegel (Melanie). Loving grandfather of Brianna Gasparro (Anthony), Matthew .....

WILEY, JEFFREY HOLMAN

75, of South Euclid, passed away Dec. 5, 2021. Beloved husband of Katherine C.R. Wiley; loving father of Matthew Walker Wiley and Jonathan Jeffrey .....

Williams, Charles

age 81, born July 23, 1940, passed away December 22, 2021. Major Charles F. Williams Major Charles F. Williams, 81, of Macedonia, Ohio and .....

Wincki, Walter

WALTER P. "WINKY" WINCKI, age 94, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021. Beloved husband of Arlene (nee Szplet), treasured children, the late Cliff, .....

Zelinski, Jennie

JENNIE G. ZELINSKI (nee Todaro), cherished wife of 37 years of Carl S., Sr.; loving mother of Carl S., Jr. (Bridget) and Adam M. .....

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