May 29, 2022

Obituaries

ADAMS, RICHARD L.

of Solon. January 1, 1925 - May 24, 2022. Proud Army Veteran of WWII. His Army unit landed on Omaha Beach, Normandy, France at .....

BACKMAN, RICHARD E.

age 84. Devoted husband of Cecilia A. Beloved father of Deborah Johnston (Peter), Douglas Witt, Richard Backman, and Theresa Backman. Caring in-law to Elenore, .....

Bell, Edward

Edward Barton Bell Jr., born May 5, 1942 in Hamilton, Ohio passed away suddenly at his home near Oxford, Ohio on Saturday May 21, .....

BILLOW, RITA L. (PERSICHITTI)

age 90, of Las Vegas, NV., formerly of Macedonia, OH., passed away peacefully Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Nathan Adelson Hospice Facility in Las .....

Bonczek, SND , Sister Mary Joanne

(formerly Sister Mary Ann Jose) 83, died May 25, 2022. Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Anna (nee Buiting) Bonczek, and siblings, .....

Breen, Jacqueline Marie

Jacqueline Marie Breen, D.O. embarked on her next life's adventure with her Lord on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Jacqui is survived by her children, .....

BRIERLEY, ROY WILLIAM

born June 1, 1929 in Carlton, Nottinghamshire, England, died May 27, 2022 in Westlake, OH. Preceded in death by his wife Mary (nee Masterson), .....

BROW, LENORE V. "DUTCH"

Age 89. Beloved wife of 63 years to the late Arthur A. Sister-in-law of Marge (Art, deceased) Brow and the late Florence Eskins and .....

Bulic, Eugene "Gene"

Bulic See Mikel notice .....

Burger, David

age 57, born October 13, 1964, passed away May 16, 2022. of Sullivan, loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother, unexpectedly passed away, Born and .....

CAMMARATO, ANGELO J.

age 87. Beloved father to Arlene (James) Powers, Danielle (Frank) Fusco, Andrea (Jason) Metz and the late Angela Boland; father-in-law of Sean Boland; son .....

CHILCOTE, WILLIAM A.

William August Chilcote died peacefully with family by his side on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at the age of 101 years. William (or Bill) .....

Clay, Clifton

Clifton Clay, an accomplished Tribal-Western artist, cowboy, educator, and adventurer transitioned December 11, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio of complicat...

CUCCIA, MARIE CATHERINE

age 68 of Hinckley. Beloved partner of Valerie D. Norris; loving daughter of Catherine D. (nee Sidoti) and the late Thomas C. Cuccia; dearest .....

Davis, David

age 72, born 11/18/1949, passed away 05/02/2022. David R. Davis Sr. Passed away in Van Horn Texas 5-2-22 doing what he loved…traveling in his .....

DEBALTZO, Jill

DEBALTZO See VIDETIC notice .....

Denk, James T.

age 78 of Bedford Ohio passed away Wednesday May 25, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Barbara (nee Collier); loving father of Kelly .....

Dettman, Shirley

Shirley Jean Dettman, 76, took her last breath on Sunday, May 15. Shirley brought kindness and sunshine to every room, but her superpower was .....

DOLENC, MARILYN

Marilyn Dolenc (Pickett) (85) passed peacefully at home on May 24, 2022 with her husband by her side. She was the last of her .....

DUMAS, STEPHEN ALEXANDRE

DUMAS FIRST LT. STEPHEN ALEXANDRE DUMAS June 1, 1987 - Feb 1, 2014 Although you are spending your birthday in Heaven, we are sure .....

Ferguson, John Philip

John Philip "Phil" Ferguson, the much beloved partner of Paul Ferreri, died May 20 at Cleveland Clinic Hospice. Phil was born on October 8, .....

FOTIA, LYDIA

(nee DiMarino) age 93, of Bedford, passed away on May 22, 2022. Beloved wife of Ralph (deceased); devoted mother of Ralph Jr. (deceased), Sharon .....

FROUNDER, GERALDINE "JERRI JONES"

beloved sister of Marshall and Alaric (Junene) Frounder; loving aunt of Alaric and Lashaunda. Viewing Thursday, June 2, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; wake .....

GAGLIARDI

GAGLIARDI See NELSON notice .....

GARNIER-WINKLER, ROSE L.

(nee Dalrymple) age 82 of North Royalton. Passed away May 16, 2022. Born in Conneaut, OH then moved to San Jose, CA with her .....

GELO, MARIJA

Marija Gelo, age 89, of Chesterland, Ohio. Beloved wife of Philip; dear mother of John (Kathleen) and Robert (Lejla); devoted grandmother of David, Olivia, .....

Gibb, Joyce L.

(nee DeMore) age 80, beloved wife for 56 years of Andrew; loving mother of Margaret (Mike) Magewski, Theresa Quinn, Jacqueline (Steve) Knack, Richard (Bonnie) .....

Ginn, Anne Laseter

Anne Laseter Ginn, 72, passed away on Saturday, March 12, following a short illness. Anne was the loving wife of Walter P. Ginn of .....

GIULIANI, ALBERT

ALBERT "The Great" GIULIANI, a thoroughbred Italian stallion, triple crown-winning father, lawyer, and friend, crossed the finish line on May 19, 2022. Al's daughters ......

Jockers, Dianne (Allison)

(nee Allison), age 80, born March 25, 1942, passed away May 25, 2022. A native of Cleveland, a retired nurse and a loving wife .....

Kaczynski, Stephen John (Steve)

beloved husband to Terry, and father to Chrissy (Tommy), Stephen (Dawn), and Andrew (Rachel), passed away on May 23, 2022. Born and raised in .....

KARAFFA, MILDRED

(nee Szerbin), age 92, beloved wife of Michael (deceased). Dear mother of Michael (Jean), Rosanne, Joseph (Janice) and Gregory (Kim). Loving grandmother of Janine .....

KEAY, NORMA THERESA

age 72. Beloved wife of Charles Lloyd Keay; dear sister of Donna Panza (husband Charles, deceased), Lucy Lefcakis (husband Anthony), William Nichols (wife Emily) .....

KIDD, JOSHUA ROBERT

age 27. Beloved son of Tammy Steele Kidd and Thomas Kidd. Dear brother of Bryan Kidd. Nephew of Terry Boone and Jeffrey Kidd. Cousin .....

Kilpatrick, Elizabeth Mary

(nee O'Connell), age 82, formally of Cleveland, OH will have a Memorial Mass in her honor at St. Richard's Catholic Church in North Olmsted, .....

Knotek Jr., John J.

(79) passed away on Thursday 5/19/22 at his home with his wife, Suzie, and his daughter, Emily, by his side. John was married to .....

KOZAK, LAWRENCE RALPH

87, of North Olmsted. Born April 23, 1934, in Cleveland. Died March 1, 2022, in Avon, Ohio. Married Irene Klemme, who predeceased him, on .....

Kreps, Ardell

Ardell Jean Kreps, ne Fink, of Brunswick, left this world to be reunited with her love and a cadre of family and friends on .....

Lally

Lally See Mikel notice .....

Lentz, LaVerne E.

was born in Cleveland on July 5, 1927 to Andrew and Stella Duch. She died on May 14, 2022 and is survived by her .....

Lipstreu, Wendy

Lipstreu Wendy Lipstreu 5/29/1982 - My Dearest Wendy, Happy Heavenly Birthday! You would have been 40 today. I think of you everyday. I miss .....

LITTEN , MILLICENT J.

(nee Schodder), age 94; beloved wife of the late John; loving mother of Robert J. (deceased) (Josephine) and William J. (Lia); dearest grandmother of .....

Luntz, Idarose S.

(nee Schock) beloved wife of the late Ted Luntz. Loving mother of Jean (Michael Hatcher) Luntz, Pamela (Brian) Gleisser, Brian (Denise-deceased) Luntz and Jill .....

LUSK, LINDA R.

age 80, of Twinsburg, entered into rest May 27, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Gary W.; loving mother of Kelly Johnson and Paul .....

MacGREGOR, LYNN R.

(nee Nyborg), age 83, of North Olmsted, passed away May 22, 2022. Beloved wife of 61 years to R. Terry; loving mother of Brian .....

Machuga

Machuga See Mikel notice .....

MAHER, GEORGE J. "RED"

age 94, of Mentor, passed away April 27, 2022. Beloved husband of 64 years to the late Edythe M. (nee Coladangelo); loving father of .....

Malensek, Thomas

passed away May 14, 2022. Thomas A. Malensek was surrounded by family when he passed away in Cleveland, OH, on May 14, 2022. Tom's .....

MARTINEZ, MICHELLE "MICKEY"

Michelle "Mickey" Martinez, was born to Christine Martinez on May 31, 1956, in Cleveland, OH. Mickey gave her final bow on December 10, 2021, .....

McClure, Lawrence Thomas

Lawrence Thomas McClure, 81, of North Royalton peacefully went home to the Lord on May 24, 2022. Visitation 10-11am on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, .....

Mencias

Mencias See Retizos notice .....

MIKEL, EUGENE M. "GENE"

84 of Parma, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 20, 2022. Born on May 25, 1937, in Westville, Illinois, the son of John and .....

MILLER, EILEEN M.

Eileen M. Miller, age 74 of Strongsville, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Beloved wife of Charles R. "Bob" Miller; daughter of the late .....

Miller, Eugene E.

age 92, passed away May 26, 2022. Beloved father of Amy Keane (Peter) of Austin and Cara Motelka (Honza) of Westlake, cherished grandfather of .....

MISTERKA Sr., RICHARD A.

age 67, of Auburn Twp. Beloved husband of Diana M. (nee Bogus) for 38 years; loving father of Richard Jr. (Ashley) and Phillip (Katie); .....

Murawski, Helen

Murawski Helen Murawski 6/19/1968 - 2/17/2022 Always In Our Hearts Happy Heavenly Birthday I Love You Tom .....

NELSON, PHYLLIS T.

(nee Gagliardi); 93, Beloved wife of the late Peter ; Loving mother of Peter (Marcia), Pat (Sue), Chris (Penny), Matt (Michelle), and the late .....

NICHOLS

NICHOLS See KEAY notice .....

O'BLOCK, LOUIS J.

age 80, loving son of Louis and Annie (both deceased). Dearest brother of Joan O'Block and the late Carol Ann Seiler. Dear uncle of .....

O'Donnell, Tom

age 80, born July 22, 1941, passed away April 29, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, RoseMary, his children Megan .....

Oberlin, Mel Adam

age 70, died May 19, 2022. Mel was born and raised in Cleveland, OH, but spent the last 20 months of his life in .....

ONDERS Jr., JOSEPH MICHAEL

age 84, of Bedford. Beloved husband of the late Carol L. (nee Blain); loving father of Joseph "Jay: (Rose), Laura (Jim) Nicklas and Cindy .....

OURS, JAMES A. "JIM"

age 83. ALL SERVICES PRIVATE. Online obituary and guestbook at www.DeJohnCares.com .....

PASTORIUS, DAVID W.

age 81, beloved husband of 59 years to Jeanette (Still), passed away May 27, 2022. He was born in Gowanda, NY., on August 1, .....

Pelley, Rose

DOYLESTOWN, PA: It is with a bittersweet heart that I wish to inform you of the passing of Rose B. Pelley. Once she completed .....

PIATAK, ELIZABETH ANN

(nee Edelinsky), age 95, beloved wife of the late Edward T.; loving mother of Richard (deceased), Christine, Rosemary Caraballo (Freddy), Andrew (Raquel) and Jeanette ......

Polacok, John Thomas

86, of Avon Lake; beloved husband of 57 years to the late Joanne Gail (nee Bretsnyder); loving father of Rev. John M. Polacok (Tammy .....

Randall

Randall See Mikel notice .....

Retizos, Dr. Nelin B.

age 81, passed away May 26, 2022. Former husband to Maria Cristina (nee: Mencias). Loving father to Maria "Gia" Retizos-D'Amico (Michael) and Jorge Retizos. .....

Ross, Howard

On Wednesday, May 25, 2022 Howard Ross (76) of Brook Park, OH passed away. Beloved husband of Cynthia Ross. Loving father of Howard Ross, .....

Ruvolo, Jack

Ruvolo Jack Ruvolo May 4, 1937 - June 5, 2021 To the world you were just one person. To us you were the world. .....

Sadlo, Thomas G.

age 67, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022. Cherished husband of Kristine Sadlo; beloved step father of Mandi L. Budin; and grandfather to .....

SLOBODY, RUTH K.

(nee Haley), age 101, formerly of Shaker Hts., passed away surrounded by family on May 21, 2022 in St. Augustine, FL. Friends received at .....

SMITH, PATRICK MILLARD

age 81. Born to the late Millard L. and Helen M. Smith (nee Holan) in Cleveland, OH. Beloved husband of 62 years to Margaret .....

Smith, Richey

A Memorial Service for Richey Smith of Akron, Ohio and Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, who died February 1, 2022, will take place Wednesday, June .....

Solgos, Jerome

age 85, died peacefully on May 23, 2022. He was born May 5, 1937, to the late Al and Mildred (Vito) Solgos. Jerry was .....

Southworth, NANCY O.

born to Clarice and Francis Olsak on February 23, 1937, passed away on May 3, 2022. Dear sister of Gretchen Roda and loving mother .....

STEINER, JAMES T.

STEINER JAMES T. STEINER Dear Jim, Today we would have celebrated your 69th birthday. You are in our hearts and on our minds every .....

TANN, JAMES L.

TANN JAMES L. TANN 6/19/1935-1/10/2014 Jim, although I can't see you to wish you a happy birthday, you are still with me, loved and .....

Thompson, Lolita (Smith)

age 89, passed away on May 18, 2022. Lolita was a lover of life and tried to live each day to its fullest. She .....

VANECK, Alexandria Renee

68, of Toledo, Ohio passed away peacefully on May 20, 2022. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on November 4, 1953 to the late .....

VERDILE, ELEANOR T.

Age 90; beloved daughter of the late Nicholas and Sue (nee Caporaso); loving sister of Robert (deceased) (Mary Ann); dearest aunt of Michael (Jacqueline) .....

VIDETIC, JILL

age 44, devoted partner for 11 years of Anthony DeBaltzo; loving mother to Julia Janik, dearest daughter of James and Wendy (nee Olsieski) Videtic; .....

Walsh Jr., John "Jack"

86 passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He is survived by wife Shirley, daughter Lori, son John (Paula) and Chuck (Alison) .....

Welfare, Marjorie

WESTLAKE - Marjorie (Gates) Welfare, 102, passed away April 18, 2022, at Vitalia Senior Living Center in Stow, Ohio. Marjorie was born in Columbus, .....

WETZEL, CATHERINE M. (Cathy)

(nee Flaherty), age 89, of Twinsburg passed May 25, 2022. Beloved wife of Eugene F. Wetzel (deceased); loving mother of Mary Ellen Volpe (John), .....

Wolstein, Scott Alan

69, of Hunting Valley, Ohio, passed away on May 26th, 2022, after a valiant battle with stage 4 mucosal melanoma, diagnosed in November 2021. .....

WYKOFF, PETER CLAESEN

Peter Claesen Wykoff, born on August 17, 1933 in Cleveland, Ohio, son of the late Leward Cornelius Wykoff and Dorothy Young Wykoff. He was .....

Young, Ryan Patrick

Ryan Patrick Young, 25, of Willoughby Hills, unexpectedly passed away on May 23, 2022. Ryan was born on August 9, 1996. He is survived .....

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