February 13, 2022

Obituaries

Bank, Gertrude "Trudy" (Handel)

Gertrude "Trudy" Handel Bank, 100, passed away February 6, 2022. She was born and raised in Jersey City, NJ to the late Walter and .....

Barnard, James M.

age 81. Was affectionately known to those who loved him as Jimmy. Beloved father of Daniel P. Barnard (Cindy), Molly E. Mossman (Kyle), and .....

BEHLING, JAMES EUGENE

James Eugene Behling, age 89 of Hudson passed away Tuesday, January 18. 2022. Jim was born and raised in New Philadelphia and graduated from .....

Berchak, Matthew M.

54, of Parma Heights, passed away on January 30, 2022. Beloved son of James L. (deceased) and Bonnie (nee Shaffer) Berchak; loving brother of .....

Boehmer, Rosalind Josephine

(nee Hlavac), age 107. Born in 1914 to Joseph and Josephine (nee Texler) Hlavac, Miss Roz died peacefully in her sleep on Dec. 2, .....

BRENTAR Jr., JOSEPH C.

BRENTAR JOSEPH C. BRENTAR, JR. June 24, 1960- Feb. 16, 2017 Five years have passed since we lost you. Every day we are reminded .....

BREWER, Gertrude "Trudy"

(nee Tomblin) passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022 at the age of 88. Wife of the late Burvin; the loving mother of Sue .....

BUTLER, JOHN G. "JACK"

age 78, beloved husband of Paula Speigal-Butler; loving father of Michelle Haynes; dear stepfather of Kevin and Dan Speigal (Joy); cherished grandfather of Damian, .....

CALAMANTE, EMILY M.

(nee Brezina), passed away Friday, January 28, 2022, age 85. Loving wife of the late Joseph G. Calamante. Cherished mother of Lauri (deceased), Cori, .....

Campbell, Gladys Mae

passed away on February 8, 2022. Cherished daughter of the late Albert and Mildred Kent. Loving sister of Donald (dec.), Mildred (dec.), Barbara (dec.), .....

CAPORUSCIO, RICHARD P.

age 64 of Garfield Hts. Beloved husband of MaryAnn (nee Heindenreich); loving father of Ryan (Danielle), Adam (Christina) and Bayley (fiancee Iva Pace); cherished .....

Carpenter, Darlene Frances

73, of Brook Park, Ohio passed away peacefully on February 8, 2022, She was born on March 1, 1948 in Cleveland, Ohio to the .....

Carter, Trophyce H.

Carter Trophyce H. Carter January 31, 1936 - December 14, 2021 Trophyce H. Carter transitioned peacefully on the morning of December 14, 2021. She .....

Chambers Jr., Patrick

age 87, Patrick J. Chambers, Jr. passed away peacefully on February 6, 2022 at his home in the Villages, Fl. Born in Cleveland, OH .....

Cianciola, Paul

Cianciola Paul Cianciola June 21, 1953 - February 15, 2018 The Broken Chain We little knew that morning that God was going to call .....

COCO, BERNADINE B.

Beauty and grace were the unwavering qualities of Bernadine Barbara Coco (ne Madeya). The precious wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, and friend went peacefully...

CONAHAN, FRANK J.

FRANK J. CONAHAN, age 62, Beloved husband of Loraine "Lori" (nee O'Connell). Cherished father of Megan Conahan and Adam Phillips. Loving grandfather of Kaleb, .....

CURTIN, MAUREEN LOWRY

CURTIN MAUREEN LOWRY CURTIN December 4, 1959 - February 13, 2021 Maureen's bright light will forever shine in our hearts. So loved and missed .....

Darcy, James T.

Dec. 24, 1930 – Feb. 8, 2022 James T. Darcy, 91, peacefully went home to eternal life February 8, 2022. Devoted in marriage for .....

DeMassimo, Eva

DeMassimo Eva DeMassimo 50TH ANNIVERSARY March 5, 1972 Dearest and treasured Godmother Loving you always, forgetting you never. Mary Ferrante .....

Dutton, David M.

(nee Dutkofski), age 70, of Rocky River, loving partner of Teresa Graham, beloved son of Michael (deceased) and Tillie Dutkofski, bother of Anne Marie .....

DZURANIN, SUSAN MARIE

age 86 of Brook Park, passed away peacefully February 07, 2022 while surrounded by family. Devoted mother of Daniel (Michelle), David (Ann), Gary, and .....

Ginter, Marie M.

Marie M. Ginter, 75, died Tuesday, Feb 8. She succumbed, somewhat suddenly, to the accumulated ravages of Polycystic Kidney Disease and Parkinson Disease. Her .....

GOLDSTINE, ALAN

Alan Goldstine suddenly passed away February 10, 2022. Alan's bright smile and sense of humor brought joy to all around him. He was a .....

GRAY, DOUGLAS F.

age 72. Beloved husband of 50 years to Michelle Gray (nee Kropp); dearest father of Jennifer (Doug), Douglas and Kathleen Gray; loving Papa of .....

Hannan, Timothy J.

age 70. of Cleveland, passed away January 19, 2022. Preceded in death by his loving parents , James T and Ann C Hannan and .....

HITI, FRANK

age 89, beloved husband for 60 years of Mary Jane (nee Milavec); loving father of Frank (wife Joan), Anthony (wife Maryann) and Jeanette Weber .....

JACKSON, JANE MASSON

JANE MASSON JACKSON, beloved wife of Roger S. Jackson (deceased) of Shaker Hts., OH; dear mother of Susan J. Harding (Peter) of Rock Creek, .....

Johnson, Luel

Johnson Luel Johnson August 29, 1927 - February 8, 2012 My mother who gave me the best of her life, Who cherished my dreams, .....

KANIECKI, ANTHONY J.

age 83; husband of Bernardine (nee Palenchar) for 58 years; father of Mark A.; brother of Thomas (deceased), Carolyn Peckman, Madeline Svejkovsky, Adeline Scicolone ........

KAZUKA, ANNE BEMER

age 69, of Lakewood passed away Friday, February 11, 2022. Born on April 11, 1952 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Andrew and Mildred .....

Keidel, Cynthia

Cindy, 66, of Rocky River, died on Wednesday. Cindy's survivors include her two brothers: David and Scott Keidel. You may remember Cindy from Rocky .....

KESTRANEK, MARY C.

passed away 1/26/22 in Ft. Myers Beach, FL., where she retired in 1996 with her husband George. He was the "love of her life". .....

KOEPKE, KEITH R.

age 66, of Jefferson, died unexpectedly Sunday, February 6, 2022 at Ashtabula County Medical Center. He was born August 23, 1955, the son of .....

Kraynak, Kathy M.

age 79, of Seven Hills, OH, passed away January 27, 2022, at University Hospitals in Cleveland. She was born July 30, 1942 in Cleveland, .....

LEE, MICHAEL ROGER

63, passed away on February 7, 2022. Preceded in death by his parents Roger and Carole Lee (Otis). He was a loving father to .....

Letzner, George H.

George H. Letzner, of Hinckley, OH, and Naples, FL., passed away on February 11, 2022, at the age of 83. George was born in .....

MACHI , MARIA I.

(nee Scardilli), age 92 of Solon, beloved wife of the late Antonino "Tony"; Loving mother of Joseph of Arizona and Nicolo (Maureen) of Solon; .....

Mackowski, Russell A.

MACKOWSKI Russell A Mackowski August 16, 1949 - February 12, 2019 It's been three years since you've been gone. Even though you are not .....

Marotta, Yolanda

Marotta Yolanda Marotta Mom, a year ago today, 2-9-21, you quietly faded away. I know at least you are at peace. Miss you. Love, .....

McCORMACK, BRIDGET "CORA"

(native of Curragh, Co. Kildare, Ireland), age 86, beloved daughter of the late Margaret (nee Doyle) and Michael McCormack; cousin of Helen McGill, Margaret .....

MICHAEL III, HOWARD WITHERSTON

age 88, of Willoughby Hills, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022. He was born in Cleveland, the son of the late Howard Witherston Michael, .....

MILAVEC

MILAVEC See HITI notice .....

Miller, Elizabeth "Betty"

Mrs. Elizabeth "Betty" L. Miller of Leland, Michigan, formerly of Cleveland, Ohio, age 89, passed away peacefully on the morning of Thursday, February 3, .....

MINSHALL, KENT R. "CHIP"

Kent Ross Minshall "Chip" The beloved husband of Patricia B. (nee Bennett) of Shaker Hts., OH; dear father of Halle Minshall, dear brother of .....

MOSKO, JOHN J.

57. Loving brother of Rose Marie Krisby and Jacqueline (Kenneth) Stasick; dear uncle of Terrence Krisby, Randall Krisby and Rachael Stasick; and great-uncle of .....

MOTUZA, JOSEPH C.

age 95, passed away on January 16, 2022. Beloved husband of the late June; loving father of Janet Trombo (Jeff), JoAnn Shoda (Dave), and .....

MURPHY, PATRICIA J.

(nee Monahan), age 97, of Bedford Heights, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022. Patricia was the beloved wife of the late Howard Douglas Murphy; .....

Nicola, Arthur Di

age 80, born April 28, 1941, passed away January 1, 2022. Beloved husband of 60 years to high school sweetheart, Alice (nee Redlin); father .....

Nowicky, Ruth M.

age 89. Beloved wife of the late Victor Nowicky. Stepmother of Alexander Nowicky, PhD (Nicola), Julianne Nowicky, Angela Papadopoulos (Michael) and David Nowicky, MD .......

O'Brien, George F.

age 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. He was born on May 19, 1944, to the late William and Catherine (nee .....

Palsa, Doris

(nee Parks), age 81, born June 24, 1940, passed away February 5, 2022. Doris J. Palsa, 81, of West Chester Ohio, died peacefully with .....

PASSAFIUME, CARMELLA (MILDRED)

PASSAFIUME CARMELLA (MILDRED) PASSAFIUME Happy Birthday Mom! You are a Valentine Birthday Girl and Valentine's Day is just not the same without you! Love .....

Patterson, Barbara A.

beloved wife of James, loving mother of Gregory & Faustina, cherished grandmother of five, dear sister of Aneres (Roger), loved by a host of .....

Pew, Kenneth A.

age 81, passed away Monday, February 7, 2022, at Ashtabula County Medical Center. Born in 1940 in Ellsworth Twp., Ohio, he was the son .....

PRETO Jr., PAUL A.

age 71, beloved husband for 40 years of Cindy (nee Potochnik); cherished son of Paul, Sr. and Helen (nee Dunn); dearest brother of Jack .....

Rau Jr., John Robert

John Robert Rau, (JR) 84, of Seven Hills, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Feb 11th. He leaves behind his .....

REES, WILLIAM C. "BILL"

age 78, beloved husband of Lori (nee Klimack), loving father of Sandra Smith (Robin) and Kristen Hepner (Tom), dear grandfather of Amanda Beal (Matt), .....

Reese, ROBERT L.

Robert L. Reese, 96, of Willoughby, formerly of Mayfield Village, passed away February 4, 2022. Born October 14, 1925 in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Beloved .....

ROBINSON, MERCIER

age 91, passed peacefully on February 5, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Calvin Robinson. Cherished mother of Calvin (Kim) Cheryl Moton (deceased), and .....

SCHAEFER, DALE A.

born November 9, 1929 passed away peacefully on January 11, 2022 at the age of 92. Husband of Patricia (nee Scott) who preceded him .....

SMITH, MELDA P. ("SALLY")

1930 – 2022 passed away peacefully on January 27, 2022 in the loving presence of her husband of over 63 years, James A. Smith. .....

SPATES, TOMMY L.

age 76, departed this life on Tuesday, February 1st, 2022. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 13, 2022 from 12:00 pm - 5:00 .....

Sterbenz, Marie C.

(nee Zilko) age 85, beloved wife of the late Walter J. Sterbenz; sister of Maryanne Fitzgerald (Fred) and Rosemary Salasek (Donald); aunt of Kathleen .....

STURGEON, DENYSE M.

(nee Myslenski), age 66 passed away peacefully on February 10, 2022. Beloved wife of Bill. Dear mother of Bill (Danielle), Scott (Alyssa Love) and .....

Tandler, Bernard

Please join us to commemorate the life of Bernard Tandler (1933-2021). An online memorial service will be held on February 24th at 2:00 PM .....

Tice, Charles R.

Memorial services for Charles R. Tice, 84, of Willoughby, will be at 2 PM on Monday, February 21, 2022 at Mentor United Methodist Church, .....

Toth, John "JT"

age 71 of Crystal Lake, IL. Born Aug. 13, 1950, passed away at sunset on February 7th, 2022 while listening to Miles Davis and .....

Truhan, Patricia

(nee Boyd), 76 years, passed away on January 28, 2022. She was loving mother to Christine (Kenneth) Vogler, Brian, and Elizabeth (Conley) Engstrom; and .....

Unger, Janice Olivia

Janice Olivia Unger died on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at her home in Bay Village, Ohio. She was an educator who taught elementary school .....

Urban, Rudolf

89, passed away on February 5, 2022. Rudolf is survived by his beloved wife, Emily Urban; sons Wolfgang (Ingrid) Urban and Norbert (Edith) Urban; .....

UTRATA, MARYANNE ATKINSON

age 82. With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Maryanne on February 3, 2022, our loving and devoted mother and friend to all .....

Watson, Barbara L.

(nee Baird), age 78. Beloved wife of the late James. Dear mother of John and Jeff Gill. Step-mother of Linda, James and Dave Watson. .....

Watson, Gill

Gill See Watson notice .....

WEBER

WEBER See HITI notice .....

WEIL, THOMAS

age 96 passed away on February 9, 2022. He is survived by daughters, Nancy (Joe), Elizabeth (Frank), Alena (Jon); granddaughters Lilly and Raina; and .....

Willis Jr., Rev. H. Walter

The Rev. H. Walter Willis, Jr., age 90, slipped peacefully from this earthly life into the arms of his Lord, February 9, 2022, at .....

ZAHLER, LUCILLE ANNE

age 79, daughter of the late Norman J. Sr. and Lucille E. Zahler; loving sister of Norman J. Jr. (Margo), James (Alice deceased), Marge, .....

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