December 31, 2021

Obituaries

ALEXANDER, JUDITH

(nee Collins). Beloved wife of the late Jerry. Loving sister of Patricia Vyhnalek (Ralph) and Kathy Congemi. Dear aunt, cousin and friend of many. .....

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 .....

BARTO, NANCY A.

(nee Lavrenchik) age 84, beloved wife of the late Ronald L.; loving mother of Steven M. (wife Dianne) and the late Keith J. and .....

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 .....

BISCHOFF, Joseph L.

age 76. Former husband of Lynne. Dearest father of Mark (Linda) and Jeff (Bernadette). "Grandpa Joe" to Melissa, Charlie, Ava, and Aila. Loving brother .....

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), .....

Bussoletti, Larry A.

age 72, passed away December 23, 2021. Loving and devoted husband of 47 years and 7 months to Janet; son of Sergio; Large extended .....

Chen, Ruiqi

age 83, of Fairview Park, OH, passed away unexpectedly on December 29, 2021. Born in Guangdong, China, he is survived by his wife Peiyun .....

CLARKE, QUINN

22, of Chagrin Falls, passed away from his third battle with cancer on December 28, 2021. A senior at Michigan State, Quinn was the .....

COFFARO

SRNECK See COFFARO notice .....

COFFARO

PLOSKONKA See COFFARO notice .....

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 .....

CONSTANTINO, ANTHONY

age 92 of Pepper Pike, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by his adoring family on December 23, 2021. Devoted husband to Patricia Constantino (deceased), .....

Crivel, Kenneth H.

85, of Lorain Ohio, passed away at Avon Oaks Caring Community, with his wife at his side, on December 27, 2021 Ken was born .....

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 .....

Demcho, Michael G.

age 70 of Brecksville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021. Mike is survived by his wife, Bonnie (nee Kenning); son, Mike Demcho (Lynn); .....

DOWNS, Thomas E.

age 77. Beloved son of the late Wilbur E. and Laverne F. (nee Block). Dearest brother of Ernest (Sheila), Lois Hauck (Terrence) and Joann. .....

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), .....

EBERT, DONALD R.

age 96. Beloved husband of Anita (nee Clemente); dearest father of Richard Ebert and Cynthia Chimes and father-in-law of James Chimes; loving grandfather of .....

EVANGELISTA, ROSANNE

(nee Beni) age 74, passed away Dec. 25, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Domenic R. Evangelista; loving mother of Michael (Tricia) Leone, Gina, .....

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 .....

FOLEY, See Keenan notice

FOLEY See KEENAN notice .....

Forkapa, Tom

Forkapa Tom Forkapa Oct. 18, 1955 - Jan. 18, 2017 Today marks 5 years since you left us. We think of you daily. Death .....

FRIELING, MILDRED

(nee Russin), age 93, of Aurora, formerly a longtime resident of Twinsburg, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021 peacefully in her sleep. Millie was .....

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. .....

GASSNER, ELEANOR ELSIE

(nee Santich), of Solon. December 30, 1927 - December 26, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Thomas L.; dear mother of Albert, Thomas Jr., .....

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 .....

HANNAN, TERRENCE J.

Terrence J. Hannan age 71, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021. Beloved husband for 42 years of Deborah (nee Gaspar); loving dad of Rebecca .....

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 .....

Jakosh Sr., James T.

72 of Aurora. Visitation Monday January 3, 2022 at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 17989 Chillicothe Rd., Chagrin Falls, Oh. 44023, from 10:00 A.M.-11:00 .....

KACZMARCZYK, JOAN E.

age 78. Beloved daughter of Raymond and Stella (nee Dynik) Kaczmarczyk (both deceased); loving sister of Louise A. Kaczmarczyk; dear friend of many. Friends .....

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 .....

KASMER, JIM

age 62. Beloved father of Nikki Straight (Matt) and Mike; loving grandfather of Kendall and Maclan Straight; cherished brother of David (Janet-deceased), Paul (Kathi), .....

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 .....

KEENAN, MARTHA ANN "MARTY"

(nee Foley), age 56; beloved wife for 25 years of Thomas; proud and loving mother of Riley and Daniel; cherished daughter of the late .....

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, metallurgist, submariner, photographer, fisherman, chef, teacher and dear friend to too many people to count, ......

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...

KREVINKO, JANETTE M. (Kuzak)

(nee Kuzak), age 74. Beloved wife of 53 years to Victor. Loving mother of Tim (Donna), Michelle Brewer (Ed) and Katie Moore (Tommy). Cherished .....

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 .....

LOPARDO, SALVATORE

LOPARDO SALVATORE LOPARDO 12/28/1960 - 12/31/1985 The world changes from year to year, our lives from day to day, but the love and memory .....

Lucas, William P.

age 85 lifelong resident of Brook Park, passed away December 29, 2021 peacefully at his home. Beloved husband of Maryann (nee Glowczewski). Devoted father .....

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, .....

MARKIEWICZ Jr., MICHAEL PAUL

aged 53 years, beloved father of Brandon and Ryan, treasured grandfather of Anthony, cherished son of Michael Paul, Sr. and Janet (nee Wollet), devoted .....

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 .......

Martello, Elizabeth

ASHTABULA – Elizabeth Marie Martello, 96, of Lake Road West died Friday, November 26, 2021, at her son Sam's home in Westlake. Bette passed .....

MATTEUCCI, VINCENT R.

age 89, of Lakewood, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. Vince was born June 17, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio. Beloved son of .....

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 .....

MINARDO, THOMAS H.

age 99, of Bedford. Born Jan. 2, 1922. Beloved husband of the late Marie (nee Bennici); loving father of Donna (Tom) Forkin, Carol Kirsch .....

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 .....

Pence, Ruby Jane

(nee Garnett) died peacefully on Christmas evening, 12/25/21. She was 98. She was the devoted wife of Reuben Baxter Pence (deceased), loving mother of .....

Pietrantozzi, Sharon K.

of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on December 28, 2021. She was 77. She was the beloved wife, of the late Frederick, "Piety", and the .....

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); .....

REGAS, JOANNE

(nee Powers), age 87; wife of the late George; loving mother of Ann Reitenbach (deceased), Mary Yutzy (Jim), Tom Regas (Jane), and George Regas .....

RETYCH, MARJORIE

(nee Kozak) of Solon. March 7, 1926 - December 17, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Clarence "Lefty"; loving mother of Ronald and Donald .....

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, .....

Rush, Ronald D.

84, of Bay Village passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center in Elyria, following a period of declining health. .....

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, .....

SMITH, JODY

(nee O'Donnell), age 49, passed away on December 26,2021. Beloved wife of Robert; mother of Joseph and the late Michael; daughter of Chuck and .....

SMITH, MICHAEL DANIEL

age 27, passed away on December 9, 2021. Beloved son of the late Jody (nee O'Donnell) Smith (Robert) and Thomas Smith; grandson of Charles .....

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 .....

SUDYK, ARLEEN T. (TREFZGER)

SUDYK, 86, of Painesville, passed away Dec. 22, 2021. Loving mother of Steve (Jeanne), Susan Scruton, Bradford (Karen), and Barbara Goggins; cherished grandmother of .......

SZEKELY, CHESTER "CHET"

age 78, beloved father of Timothy (Tara) and Gregory (Erin), devoted grandfather of Jacob, Samantha and Alyssa, Katherine and Joseph, loving son of Chester .....

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 .....

TORTORA, ALFONSO

With extreme sadness, we announce the passing of ALFONSO TORTORA age 81, on December 23, 2021. He was a bright spark in this world .....

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 .....

Weitzman, Jerome MCDole

age 71, passed away December 25, 2021. Son of the late Paul and Mae Belle Weitzman in Lakewood, Ohio. Survived by his loving wife .....

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 .....

Wimberly , Annie L.

age 79, Our loving and self-sacrificing mom passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, surrounded by family. Annie was born November 1, 1942, .....

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, .....

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